Appenzeller Mountain Dog Names

Since the Appenzeller Mountain Dog is not necessarily a popular dog within North America, you generally do not hear about these interesting and loyal dogs. That is why is so refreshing to follow Adrian, an Appenzeller Mountain Dog puppy during his first eight weeks of life. People were given an inside look at a growing puppy and what they experience when Adrian’s Life Story was published on Appenzeller-hunde.de. Adrian was born at Baumeister farm in Switzerland. He is the typical tri-coloring of black with white and tan markings. His mother is Merle and his father is Lothar, both tri-colored and impressively large. Adrian’s litter consists of three boys and three girls. The first two weeks of Adrian’s life are outlined as sleeping, eating and being handled by people. The bonding process with humans has already begun during this time. At three weeks of age, Adrian’s ears and eyes are fully open and he can hear and see what is going on around him. Adrian becomes more “puppy” by four weeks of age because he is mobile; he can walk and is learning how to work his little legs into a run. Still being so young, Adrian tires quickly and needs a lot of naps throughout the day. During this time Adrian and his siblings are introduced to solid food which is dry food mixed with water to make a mush. These little pups are also given a deworming paste to get rid of any intestinal worms that may be lurking in their bodies.

By five weeks of age, Adrian and his siblings get to explore the great outdoors. They are able to play together in the yard and experience grass for the first time. This is the stage of puppyhood where Adrian is learning how to bark and acts like a playful puppy. Toys are generally introduced once puppies are learning to walk and run. Between five and six weeks of age, some breeders allow visitors to come meet the puppies. Adrian’s breeder is the same way and he experiences his first visitors at five weeks of age. Appenzeller Mountain Dog puppies grow quickly and by six weeks of age they are either eating completely dry kibble or slightly moistened kibble; they do not need to eat mush anymore. Since the puppies are larger, potty training usually begins around six weeks of age. Adrian and his siblings are the same way and are learning to go outside to potty. Adrian was introduced to a collar at seven weeks. He also started learning basic manners such as no jumping on people and to sit to be petted. By eight weeks old, Adrian is completely weaned from his mother and is preparing to join his forever family. His breeder ensures that he is healthy by having a veterinarian check him over. Between eight and nine weeks old, Adrian leaves his breeder to start a new adventure with his forever family.