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Permalink Reply by Kimberlie on July 16, 2010 at 2:50pm

Crate - great choose, brand comes with divider and will fit for all stages of there life, i went with the I-crate model for the two door option which i like better.

Collar - if you are getting the puppy around 8 weeks, i went with a cat collar (most come with quick release which you want) , because they have such a tiny neck, from there i went to a 10"(ranged from 5-10") both of mine are pretty much grown and where about a 13" collar now.

Leash - 6 foot are great to start with for basic walks and basic training. But you will want to get a 24' nylon or retractable down the road to practice their recall command and teach them to walk off lead.

As for the Ex-pen i wouldn't know, i used a puppy gate that allows them a nice spouse area. If it were me i wouldn't got for the first two. As my girl at 3 month of age was able to jump and climb out of the first baby gate we had that was similar to the first ex-pen link. The second one looks alright. The third one has vertical bars that are spread father apart that would make it really hard for the pup to climb if it ever decided to, like the second one, but the metal one will be more durable and easier to clean if used in or outside.

Chews - Kongs and antles ( are very safe unlike rawhide and bone and long lasting) are a must in my house, bully sticks(pizzles) are great to but when they get older they go through them so fast and the cost adds up.

Dishes - stainless steel is great. but best to go with the non tip ones with rubber rim around the base so they don't slip or get pushed around. these are the ones i have and i love them. http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3436969

Treats - READ READ READ some of the ingredient are just sickening now a days. some of my dogs favorites that are also lean and healthy are Pure bits, wellness jerky, rollover liver bits, apple, banana, carrots.
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3199624

Toys - well that is up to you pup to find their favorite and what they like, but i will tell you one thing, make sure they have a few interactive toys, because it will be fun for them but good to their mind and mental stimulation which = a tired and well behaved dog. http://www.petsmart.com/family/index.jsp?f=Taxonomy%2FPET%2F2767084...

This one is my corgi's fav. and mine because is DURABLE http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3207050&lmd...

Food - Like treats read read read..trust your gut and go for the best you can get. I had mine on Innova puppy ( but do no feed Innova Evo line as it is very high in protein for a pup) But i have now switched them to a local adult grain free food. Wellness is good two but Innova has a more appropriate protein level (28%)

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