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accepted my presence and did not bark anymore. It Briefly describe your breeding
was then that I knew that this dog possessed unique techniques evolving from a deeper
characteristics that I have never experienced in all my 40
understanding of the Phu Quoc dog?
living with dogs.
In the breeding of any dog you must provide the best
In your opinion what is one of the most living conditions. It is best to build sturdy, secure kennel
striking characteristics of a Phu Quoc
enclosures and provide a large space where the dogs
can run and socialize with a pack. Phu Quoc dogs are
Dog?
One characteristic of a Phu Quoc dog that which was very amazingly energetic and need to release that energy
surprising is the cleanliness and strength of a birthing in run and play with others. Also, you must provide the
mother. I witnessed our own Phu Quoc pregnant bitch best nutrition, including dietary supplements, to keep all
give birth to 6 puppies (we source breeding females dogs feeling and looking healthy for that inner and outer
from Phu Quoc Island). Within the first weeks, the beauty. I cook my own dog food, taste it, maintaining a
birthing area was clean of urine and defecation, never daily routine of feeding with exact proportions according
a trace of ‘puppy odour’ whatsoever. The birth of the to each dog’s requirements. I coddle and nurture my
puppies seem so natural and effortless for the mother. dogs, spending quality time with my expectant mothers
Once the puppies were birthed the mother would lick and then with their puppies, not so much different from
them completely clean and removing all traces of the the care and attention you would provide in raising your
birth in the surrounding area. I have never quite seen own children. The outcome are dogs that are sociable
this attention to detail and efficiency of a birthing female with people and other dogs and able to be quickly
accepted by a loving family or individual.
dog.
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