St. Bernard dogs are kind, friendly and like to be with children. It is loyal to its owner, easy to train, and good at saving lives. How to raise a Saint Bernard dog?

one. Feeding and management of puppies

1. Ensure the nutritional adequacy and palatability of the feed

The feed for puppies after weaning should be rich in nutrients and contain sufficient protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamins A, D, etc. The protein content in the feed should reach more than 22%, of which animal feed should account for 30%; For good palatability, some thin, soft, easy-to-digest feed should be prepared, and some milk, cod liver oil, etc. should be added appropriately.

Feed at least 4 times a day. Puppies that are picky eaters or have poor appetite should be fed less often so that they can maintain a strong appetite at every meal and provide the puppies with sufficient drinking water.

2. Treat puppies well and help them quickly adapt to the new environment

Puppies have just left their mothers and entered a new environment. They are often afraid because they are unfamiliar with the environment. At this time, the breeder should care for them especially. Even if they do not eat well, they should not be impatient or beat or scold them. After a day or two, the puppies will get better once they adapt to the new environment. After the puppies' emotions stabilize, the breeder can gently stroke their coat to make them feel friendly, which will make them become docile.

3. Regular deworming

There are many internal and external parasites in dogs. The ability of puppies to resist diseases is not perfect yet, and they are particularly susceptible to diseases, which will seriously affect the growth and development of puppies, and even cause death. Therefore, it is necessary to deworm regularly, usually once a month or so. The feces discharged after deworming should be piled up and disposed of in a centralized manner to prevent environmental pollution or secondary infection caused by dogs licking feces.

4. Get vaccinated

When puppies are 2 months old, they should also receive regular vaccinations based on the characteristics of various infectious diseases.

5. Strengthen daily management and timely train St. Bernard puppies to defecate and sleep in fixed places

Puppies should be fully sunbathed to prevent the occurrence of rickets and rickets. The kennel should be cleaned frequently, the bedding should be changed frequently, and it should be kept clean and dry. Puppies have thin and tender skin, so be gentle when combing their coat to avoid damaging the skin. The daily activity time of puppies should not be too long. Depending on the individual and weather conditions, 30-60 minutes at a time is more appropriate. Puppies should be carefully observed, and if they become sick, they should be checked and treated promptly.

two. Feeding and management of young dogs

1. Feed aspect

The feed for Saint Bernard young dogs requires high nutritional value, good palatability and easy digestion. In addition to being rich in protein, vitamins A, D, fat and other nutrients, the feed should also be supplemented with calcium, phosphorus and other essential nutrients that promote bone growth.

When 4 months old, every timeDo not overfeed, otherwise, excessive weight may easily cause limb deformation, which is not conducive to bone growth.

At 6 months of age, the canine teeth have grown and can be used to chew cattle bones. In order to accelerate the development of the dog's body, the proportion of protein in the feed can be increased, especially animal protein should account for more than 1/3 of the total protein content, and the proportion of energy feed should be increased at the same time. Daily feeding should be done regularly, quantitatively, qualitatively and at a constant temperature, at least 3 times a day. The food must be fresh and freshly cooked and fed, and rotten feed must not be fed. Tableware should be cleaned after use and disinfected regularly. To ensure the supply of clean drinking water for young dogs, special attention should be paid in summer and not to drink leftover sewage water to prevent gastroenteritis.

2. Management

1) Group management. Dogs of similar age, gender, breed and individual condition should be kept together, and individual dogs with bad temper and love to grab food should be selected and kept together with those who can be gregarious.

2) Regular deworming. Young dogs should also be dewormed regularly, usually once a month.

3) Observe carefully. Breeders should strengthen observation of the dog's eating situation and daily performance, find out the reasons in time when abnormalities are found, and take corresponding measures. Under large-scale breeding conditions, it is necessary to prevent the domineering behavior of individual dogs. Each dog's food intake and whether it is full or not depends on the breeder's detailed and long-term observation. At the same time, we should also pay attention to whether there is bullying among the dogs. Once found, they should be raised separately immediately.

4) Careful management. It is necessary to improve the hygiene inside and outside the house, remove feces and dirt in a timely manner, disinfect regularly, and strengthen food hygiene.