Congratulations on the purchase of your new puppy! Here are all the items that we rely on to give our dogs the best possible care. We recommend that you make these purchases before coming to pick your puppy up for the smoothest possible transition to your forever home.
If you are not a first time Frenchton owner, chances are you have several of the items listed below already. This Frenchton shopping list is simply a guide for what you might need. Keep your dog’s size (both now and in the future) in mind as you purchase supplies, but feel free to choose colors and styles that fit your preferences! We are not suggesting that all of these items are absolutely necessary, but want to give you ideas of the tools we’ve found to be helpful in our own families and with our own puppies.
Some of the items on our Frenchton shopping list require you to purchase the correct size for your puppy. To see the wait estimate that your Frenchton should be full-grown, see the puppy announcement page from the litter your Frenchton is from, or see our parent dogs page to see how big your puppy’s parents are. Keep in mind though that the estimated weights on our site are just that, estimated weights. There is no way to tell for sure how large your Frenchton will be as an adult.
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TLC Whole Life Health Biscuits with Glucosamine & Chondroitin will maintain their optimum body weight and nutrition levels while protecting joint and skeletal health. There are no by-products or chemical preservatives added, just all-natural ingredients that are fortified with vitamins and minerals to promote the overall health of your pet. The fine chewing particles of Whole Life Health Biscuits naturally scrub and clean the tooth surface, leaving shiny teeth and fresh breath.
While I sincerely hope this will never happen to your pet, you’ll never know where pests are lurking. For dogs that don’t like to take pills and owners who don’t like to administer them, Seresto kills and repels fleas and ticks for 8 continuous months in one easy-to-use, non-greasy, odorless collar. Quickly kills fleas within 24 hours of initial application and reinfesting fleas within 2 hours. The Seresto collar is water-resistantand remains effective following a shampoo treatment, swimming or after exposure to rain or sunlight.
For large dogs over 18 lb – check out this version instead.
If you find that you do have a pest problem, we would recommend this control spray that offers prevention and treatment in one safe, effective spray. As an alternative to monthly chemical treatments like drops and pills, this spray is the natural flea and tick treatment that both kills and repels with no toxic effects to pets or children! Plus, it also stops itching and scratching, comforts dry skin and hot spots, and is pH balanced for healthy skin and a fresh smelling coat. Wondercide natural flea, tick & mosquito control kills the flea lifecycle.
Use on your pets, bedding, carpeting, upholstery, and other surfaces around your home to ensure full elimination anywhere adult fleas may have jumped and eggs may have fallen. In addition, it will not stain pets, furniture, or flooring.
Your new puppy needs a clean, supportive place to sleep. We use Kuranda Dog Beds for our dogs. They’re easy to keep clean, supportive and best of all, they’re guaranteed chew proof. Because it’s an elevated bed it has the added benefit of being the best tool to have if you train your dog to “Go-To Place”. If you plan to purchase a Kuranda bed, use any of our links to the Kuranda website and 5% of your order will be donated to Warrior Canine Connection. This is a wonderful organization that trains dogs to be companions to War Veterans with PTSD.
If you’re going to use a crate, it’s best to put a bed in the crate that the dog can’t chew. You also want one that’s supportive and comfortable for your dog but also easy to clean up if your puppy has an accident. Kuranda makes a great Crate Bed that does all of this.
When you shop through any of the provided links, Kuranda will donate 5% of
your order to Warrior Canine Connection.
Bully sticks are fully digestible so they make a better treat for puppies than rawhide to satisfy their need to chew. They are made of one ingredient—beef. Because bully sticks are made from tissue that is fully digestible, it is a safe alternative to antlers, which can break teeth, rawhide rolls, which can cause blockages, and cooked bones which can splinter. No growth-hormones and no cheap fillers. To prevent loose stools because of a quick change in diet, introduce slowly to avoid tummy upset.
Whether you’re going to the vet or on a flight across the country, traveling with your dog can be stressful for you both. This medium-size carrier expands on the front, back & sides to give your pet a roomier, more comfortable travel experience in a car or underneath the seat of an airplane. Check with your airline for specific travel requirements, but we can say if your pet doesn’t fit in this, they can’t fly under your seat.