REARING AKITA PUPPIES

I suppose everyone looks at other peoples show puppies and sometimes wonder why they look in such good condition. Does anyone think that the way you feed puppies from weaning to fully grown makes a difference. In a discussion with someone who has been in akitas for a long time the topic of rearing akita puppies was raised. He made the point that if you take two puppies from the same litter sell one and keep the other, the one you sell never seems to turn out as good as it should. Is this down to experience in picking the best puppy or is it the fact that experience in feeding and housing makes a bigger difference than you may think. Many breeders just feed a proprietary puppy porridge and a complete puppy food. Back in the days prior to these convenience dog foods we would feed Goats milk, Rusk, fresh Mince, tinned Fish, fresh tripe, primrose oil and various natural mixers. How do you feed puppies and which regime do you think is best for quality results, I would be interested in your views

Chris
www.akitas.tv

AKITA EXPERTS

I was talking to some Akita friends at a show today and the conversation got around to the content of web sites in the UK. Particularly the offer of help and advice for the breed. I would be interested to have the input of others on what constitutes an EXPERT on Akita matters. What would be the ramifications of giving the wrong advice to someone. Would you say 10 years of showing and breeding would be enough, or 5 years to little. Would qualification for the Akita Breed Club B, A3 list be adequate - perhaps only people who have passed a Breed Specific Seminar. Let me know.
You can post anonymously to this Blogg but why? If you have an opinion why not let us know who you are.

Chris
www.akitas.tv