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Bliss/Slim - Spring, 2012
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To view many more photos of the Rat Terriers listed in the above breeding pairs (read all about them, too), please scroll through and click their thumbnails at the left. Then visit their photo albums by clicking the provided links.
Please also see our AVAILABLE RAT TERRIERS photo album. For more information and updates, please E-MAIL us or call us at 912-654-1201. To learn more about us, please visit OUR WEBSITE. If interested in reserving a pick or acquiring one of our available Rat Terriers, please fill out OUR ONLINE APPLICATION. Thank you.
Extreme care and forethought regarding the health, temperament and conformation of the resulting offspring is put into every breeding that we carry out. BEFORE BEING BRED, each of our Rat Terriers are thoroughly checked by any number of our veterinarians. A meticulous examination including the heart, respiratory system, digestive system, genitourinary system, musculoskeletal system, coat, eyes, ears, elbows, hips and patellas is performed to verify complete soundness. OFA and CHIC health certifications (including a normal PLL clearance) are completed promptly as minimum age requirements are met. And if ever a valid health concern is raised, further testing and necessary certification is immediately pursued. All vaccinations, wormings and healthcare are kept strictly up to date.
Our Rat Terriers are AKC-FSS Our puppies are born indoors and provided with every creature comfort including heat and A/C. From the day of birth, we carefully socialize every individual puppy that we produce with lots of love, cuddling, stimulating play and positive reinforcement according to their DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES. We implement the "DEVELOPING HIGH ACHIEVERS" (a.k.a. "Bio Sensor" or "ENS 'Super Dog'") Program during their first weeks of life. These gentle exercises enhance the development of a self-confident, accepting nature and a more resilient condition in our puppies by facilitating their coping mechanisms from an early age. Once our puppies are old enough to be up and on their feet, we start their surface training. These simple exercises involve letting them play on numerous surfaces such as grass, wood, concrete, hay, sand, water, etc. This enriches their capacity to learn new things. And then the great adventure begins! Our puppies meet different people and get to know other dogs (big and small) as well as cats. They get to romp indoors and outdoors and visit new places. They enjoy playing with various types of fun toys every day. They are exposed to many different household sounds including music and power equipment. They occasionally stand up on a grooming table for pictures and for stacking practice. They get their nails trimmed, and they receive their first baths. They start learning basic puppy boundaries like what is and isn't okay to chew on, etc. They are litterbox trained. They spend short periods of time in a travel crate to begin crate training. They go for rides in the car (sometimes visiting the vet's office, depending on their age and needs). And their favorite. . .they go for daily rides either on an ATV or in a little red wagon pulled slowly behind an ATV! Loads of loving care and positive socialization are key to a good start, and we are proud to provide it. SOUTHERN SANDS KENNELS |
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