Products we use and like
Toys:
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KONG Squeezz Ball Toy (Medium)
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BUMI Tug Toy by "West Paw"
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Zogoflex Topple Interactive Treat Dispensing Puzzle Play Toy (large) by West Paw:
We put softened kibble (with yummy stuff added) in this toy (sometimes freeze it for more of a challenge). The dogs enjoy digging through this to get some of their dinner.
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Quizl Treat Toy (large) by West Paw:
We put bully sticks in this toy. The dogs love to hold onto and chew their bully sticks that way. It also stops the bully stick from digging into the couch!
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"JUMP TPR Squeaky Stick" from Bosley's and PetValu
(this is one of the favorites here, durable, interesting for the dogs and it is reasonably priced)
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"Chuck-it Ultraball in size small"
This ball has proven to be virtually indestructible, it's a nice size for a Welsh mouth and very chewy consistency. It also floats. Overal, it's inexpensive and a proven favorite with the dogs. Another BONUS is that it doesn't have the nasty affect on teeth that tennis balls have. The fuzz on tennis balls are proven to wear down the front teeth.
Treats:
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Bully Sticks
(ordered online - Canadian link)
Food:
We highly encourage people to feed their Welsh Terriers high quality foods that are NOT too high in protein levels. Specifically, we use blends here that are less than 30% protein, and most of the foods are less than 25% protein. This is for both puppies and senior dogs. For puppies, we feed high quality adult kibble.
Here are the brands that we are currently feeding, as of Sept 2018:
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Performatrin Ultra
(various proteins)
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Go!
(various proteins - but don't usually buy grain-free options)
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Royal Canin - Medium
(Red and White bag, not Vet specific food, link is for Canada to show the food)
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Coconut Oil
(used as a supplement, we get ours from Costco)
Grooming:
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De-Shedding Tools (raking out the undercoat)
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De-Shedding Tool by Andis
(Canadian link; use this for non-show coats, pet owners, and when the jacket is slightly longer)
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Fine Tooth Deshedding Rake by Andis
(when jacket is short)
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De-Shedding Tool by Andis
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Nail Clippers
(this one has worked very well for me, but make sure you have some quick-stop on hand just in case you cut the quick)
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Ear Cleaner that we use
(home-made recipe, but used for decades ... but note, now use this but without the gentian violet)
Other great items used here:
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Kuranda Beds
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Amazon.ca link
(in Cad$ includes shipping to Canada)
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Kuranda link
(in US$ plus their shipping)
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Amazon.ca link
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Dog Door
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Dog Life Jacket
Located in Canada. Size Small works well for our dogs.
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Shag Fur Donut Cuddler
(we use the 23 x 23 size here)
Here's a photo of Robbie enjoying snuggling up in it (most of the welsh love it!)