VACCINES

We highly recommend following a minimal vaccine schedule similar to what is recommended by Dr. Jean Dodds.  (As shown below)  However, we do understand many families find value in the puppies going home with one vaccine already completed.  If you would prefer that we give this initial vaccination, please let us know and we will be happy to do so.  We understand that people have different perspectives on vaccinations as we respect other opinions.  Your veterinarian may follow a very different protocol then what we recommend, we encourage you to educate yourself on the individual vaccines.  We do highly recommend the last parvo vaccine be given after 18 weeks of age.  

9-10 weeks of age
Distemper + Parvovirus, MLV

14-15 weeks of age
Distemper + Parvovirus, MLV

18 weeks of age
Parvovirus only, MLV
Note: New research states that last puppy parvovirus vaccine should be at 18 weeks old.

20 weeks or older (if allowable by law)
Rabies – give 3-4 weeks apart from other vaccines

1 year old
Distemper + Parvovirus, MLV
This is an optional booster or titer. If the client intends not to booster after this optional booster or intends to retest titers in another three years, this optional booster at puberty is wise.

1 year old
Rabies – give 3-4 weeks apart from other vaccines
3-year product if allowable by law

Following the vaccines at one year, we highly recommend performing titers to determine the need for further vaccination.  Titers can be checked once every three years or as recommended by your veterinarian.  We understand that for grooming and boarding your dog or puppy may be required to have an up to date bordetella vaccine, we prefer the intranasal vaccine when it must be given.  We do not give Lyme or Leptospirosis vaccinations to our dogs and only recommend doing so if you live in an area where the risk of exposure is unusually high and your dog is engaging in an abundance of outdoor activities in high risk areas.  Your local veterinarian will be able to guide you on the disease occurrence in your area. 
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