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It's a made up name for a cross breed, Pug X Jack Russel. Little Stewie is a cutie pie. I'm not very familiar with the breed but he does seem to have a dash of something equally as cute in there. He has very expressive eyes Stewie resembles my old dog a little...especially the side view. Maybe mix a little chihuahua or papillon? How does chihuahua x pomeranian look like? I've seen ads for chi x pom, but I have no idea how they will look like when grown up.

Boz looks like he had a ball! Some big pups there at pre-school! Yes, there was a huge mastiff and a lab a week older than boz but bigger. The one that really came out his shell is the little 'puggle' (had not heard of that breed before) who was the smallest --- what a cutie ! Little border pup was small also for his breed. It's just a joy watching them - couple more pics if you'll indulge me !!! Looks like the pups really enjoy it. The vet I go to do pre-schools too and they have given us some brochures. Maybe I should consider it too...

Just saw this post before I replied your PM. It's ok. I do know that he might not be pure since he's not from registered breeder.

Yes he is. My husband adores him, especially so when Stewie loves him more than me.

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Unfortunately, considering your pup is from an unethical, unregistered breeder, there is actually an increased risk of health issues. Registered, ethical breeders perform specific health testing on their breeding dogs to minimise the risk of any genetic health issues cropping up. This won't have happened with the person who produced your pup. In addition, registered, ethical breeders will provide ongoing support if anything does happen. Again, you will miss out on this. Sigh. Well...now we already have him, we just have to make sure to send him straight to the vet when we find something unusual with him. Definitely going to renew his Wellness Plan next year for the free consultations for a peace of mind that I can bring him in anytime I want for consultations.

Thanks for sharing the experience and the picture! I showed my husband all the posts and he commented that everyone is so helpful and had so much information to share we us. And he said we will make things work for Stewie, no problems! He also sent me some pictures he had on facebook. Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3

I have some pictures but they are on my laptop. Will upload one when I get home. He's cute and fluffy but I've had feedback that he's probably not purebreed. I didn't buy from a breeder but found him on the Quokka. Hadn't had luck with breeders in WA. Sent emails to 3 of them (found from Canine Association WA online), none replied. When my husband called, he could only get through to one of them and was told that she hadn't had a pup for a while (the last one was 5 months ago) and not expecting one till maybe after April. My old dog was probably not a purebreed either but purebreed or not doesn't matter as much as a healthy dog to me.

It is up to YOU what Stewie will be like if you feed him bones and meat and processed food, or whatever he is on.... in his bowl, at a certain time... then, that is that,where and when he eats ! or he goes hungry til next meal time Hopefully his breeder gave you good dietary advice Don't spoil him! little dogs are very good at training their owners ! LOL That is what I have done after reading the threads prior to Stewie coming to our home. I have fed him at fixed time and once he refused to eat further, I take it away from him. He has been eating decently last night and this morning when I fed him. I made sure I got him to sit and say "food" to him few times before allowing him the food. My old dog used to get all sorts of food. My mum will wrap sweet and sour pork/fried chicken, etc from our dinner (usually 1 piece as a treat) to bring home for our old dog when we dine out. It didn't do him any good when he reached old age as he had lots of health issues. So my husband and I have stamped our foot on trying not to feed him non-dog food. Vet has suggested rice and boiled chicken (no skin) if Stewie's stools too wet. But we haven't had to resort to that yet.

Thanks! I appreciate everyone's suggestions. Both me and my husband feel like first time parents to a new born. And this morning both me and my husband were at our wits end and we had to come work (I'm an accountant and I have the auditors coming in soon, so I can't take leave). My husband was going to try to take time off work to go buy the crate and go home check on Stewie as we are worried about him. I loved my old dog and was so sad that he passed away in singapore last yr of old age. I hadn't seen him for 3 yrs and he left before I could see him again. However, I don't wish Stewie to be as spoilt a brat as my old dog. I remember for the first few yrs we had my old dog, he won't even eat unless we mash his dog biscuits and feel him through our hands. Stewie will have to be better than that.

It *shouldn't* be a problem. All my puppies start off sleeping with me until they can sleep through the night without toileting and are more confident to be able to sleep independently without crying. A 7wo old pup should really be sleeping with you, they are too young to be away from Mum and litter mates at this age Thanks. It's comforting to know that it's possible to sleep him elsewhere should we want to in future. I've spoken to my husband and he's in for the crating and setting him in our bedroom for the time being. Also, his parents will be coming soon for a visit and it will be good to have someone help look after Stewie and toileting him during the day.

Thanks for your kind advise. I will do as suggested and perserve with his toileting. I have only brought him out once for about 10-15 mins and will definitely not do so until I check with vet on his next vaccination on when it's appropriate to do so for Stewie.

I am in Australia but I am not Australian. I'm Singaporean but Australian Pr living here for more than 5 yrs.

Thanks for the information. We have brought him to a vet on Sat to give him his first check up to make sure everything was ok and got him set up on a Wellness Plan with the vet and got all his 12 flea treatments and worming covered, as well as free consultations. I will definitely bring him in to a vet if he's unwell.

My old dog was a long hair chiwawa (though he looks more like a papillon) and I wanted a toy companion breed. My husband was very concerned about him jumping over the barriers too once realised he is attempting to do so the whole night. I will give everything a think through and consider trying some of the suggestions like a crate.