New puppy!

[BlahHx2]

Hey!
I just got a new puppy 2 days ago ( never owned a dog before) He is an 8 week old rottie / Spanish Water Dog

I just have a few questions seeing how i have never ever looked after a puppy before.

So far since I got my puppy all he does is eat and sleep ( Not cuddly at all )
Hes not energetic at all
I wanted a dog that would run around and have fun when i take him out.. I can't even get this thing to walk..

And i think thats pretty much it. Im not sure if this is normal for a dog at his age to be so boring..

Lol Thanks for reading

 

[Whisper]

It doesn't sound like you're very happy with your dog.

Puppies are usually pretty energetic at that age, but a puppy also needs to sleep a lot to grow.
Has he seen a vet? If he's really lethargic it could be a health problem.

 

[Dekka]

Was he health checked before you got him?
Are you sure that is his age? (not younger)

Some puppies sleep a lot when they are going through growth periods. If he is healthy.. trust me there will be moments when you wish he would go back to sleeping

 

[BlahHx2]

He went to the vet before i got him and got all of his shots and got a checkup. He might just be growing because the lady i got him from said he will be a pretty big dog.. i feed him 3 times a day and he drinks a lot of water.

I just wish he was more playful lol

 

[bubbatd]

Give him time ... he may be just happy to chill out . I'd rather have a low keel pup than a hyper pup . Luckily my Bubba ( who could have been pick of the litter ) stayed in the background . I was so thrilled he wasn't chosen !!! Later the one who got pick said " where was he ? " Me : In the corner chilling out !

 

[BlahHx2]

I think he might just be lazy lol
I have been trying to teach him a few things like how to walk down a hallway with me but he just lyes there
And when i take him outside he just kinda stands around.. he has a bit more energy when he just wakes up but i think that would be normal for a dog who sleeps for more then a half a day

 

[Dekka]

I would take him to your vet and tell them what he is like. That isn't normal sounding lethargy.

 

[lizzybeth727]

I'd REALLY REALLY suggest getting the puppy to the vet in the next couple of days. Just because the breeder said he was healthy a week or two ago doesn't necessarily mean he's healthy now. The breeder could also be exaggerating a bit about his age.... 5-6 week old puppies act very much like what you describe.

But it could also be nothing... a vet check could confirm that.

Enjoy your new puppy!

 

[Renee750il]

Definitely sounds like something that should be seen by a vet, ASAP.

RottieXSpanish Water Dog? That's an unusual mix, especially if you're in the U.S. as they're a pretty rare breed here.

 

[BlahHx2]

yeah if he doesn't become active in the next few days ill be taking him to the vet..
And my puppy looks exacly like a black lab
Here is where i got it from
Rotties @ spanish collie ( Portuguese water dog) - Cambridge Dogs & Puppies For Sale - Kijiji Cambridge

I have the all black pup

 

[Sapphire-Light]

Hmm in that link it says "spanish collie" portuguese water dog

The portuguese water dog is a different breed form the spanish water dog

Spanish Water Dog - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Portuguese Water Dog - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I don't know why it says "spanish collie" there's not a spanish breed called like that.

However the spanish water dog is also used as a shepherd, but this breed is very rare.

Portuguese aren't as rare as the spanish is more likely yhour dog is a portuguese mix than a a spanish one.

There's a list of the spanish breeds Categoryog breeds originating in Spain - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[lizzybeth727]

OMG Spanish Water Dogs are CUTE!

 

[drdamian]

Hey how is your puppy now?