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Dogs in Texas

Whether you already live in Texas or are planning to relocate to Texas, one thing that you will find is that Texas is a very "dog-friendly" state. Texas is a Southern state that provides many different environments and types of geography. There are the beaches of Corpus Christi and South Padre Island where residents can enjoy the oceans and the warm climate. Another option is living in or around one of the larger cities in Texas. Dallas is located in North Texas and is home to the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers, as well as offering a huge variety of dining, theaters, family activities and recreation. You cannot experience Texas without visiting the hill country. There are many small towns in the hill country that offer a quiet life. Around the hill country are the larger towns of San Antonio, which is home to the Alamo and the River Walk, and Austin, the Texas State Capitol. In all of these areas, from the plains of West Texas to the forests of East Texas to the beaches of South Texas, dogs are a large part of the family life. There are many fun and exciting things to do with your pets in Texas and there are also specific requirements for owning a pet in Texas.

Texas Vaccination Requirements:

Texas does require that all puppies receive a rabies vaccine before they are four months of age. Additional rabies vaccines are then required every one or three years, depending on the type of vaccine that is administered. The cost of the rabies vaccine will normally cost between ten and thirty dollars, depending on the vaccine. A yearly vaccine will normally cost between ten and fifteen dollars. While this is the only required vaccine, others are recommended for the health of the pet. Both distemper and the parvovirus vaccine are strongly recommended. These are given at eight weeks, twelve weeks, sixteen weeks and then again at one year of age. This is a lifetime immunity so will not have be be given again. These can cost anywhere from twenty-five dollars to forty dollars and can be given as one shot for both. Bordatella, or kennel cough, is required by most kennels if the pet will be boarded. This normally costs between fifteen and twenty dollars.

Along with the vaccines, it is also required that the puppy / dop be issued a vaccination certificate. Any time a person is traveling with their pet they are required to have this certificate with them to prove that their pet is current with its vaccinations. The certificate is issued by the veterinarian who administered the shots. The certificate includes information such as the dog's identifying information (breed, weight, etc), owner address, date of vaccine, date of vaccine expiration, the rabies tag number and the veterinarians signature and license number. The dog will also receive a metal tag, at the time of the vaccinations, that is to be attached to the collar and be worn to identify that the dog is current with its vaccinations.

Texas Leash Laws:

Texas does not have a state-wide leash law. Each individual city or county is responsible for providing their own leash laws. Most cities in Texas do require that puppies and dogs be under control by the owner at all times. If the dog is in public he/she is to be restrained by a leash or other means of control, by the owner. If the owner chooses not to restrain the dog while in public, he/she could be subject to fines and possibly have the dog confined to a shelter or destroyed, if so ordered by the court. In most cities, while at home, the dog is to be confined to the owner's premises. This could mean keeping the dog in a fence, inside the home or restrained using a collar and chain.

Dogs in Vehicles:

One issue in Texas is bringing the dog along in the car while running errands and then leaving the dog in the vehicle while a person goes inside an establishment. While it is not a crime to leave your pet in the vehicle, it is not recommended. However, if your dog must go on the errands also, it is important to make sure that the inside temperature of the car is as cool as possible before turning the car off. Then make sure to crack the windows in the vehicle. The dog should not be left in the car if the errand will take more than five to ten minutes to complete. In Texas, many of the months are quite warm and the temperatures in vehicles can escalate very quickly. The inside of the car can become so hot that the dog can get very sick and could possibly die due to the heat. If this happens and a person is convicted of this crime, they could be subject to up to one year in jail and up to $4000 in fines.

Puppies for sale in Texas

While we may not be able to guarantee that your puppy will never have a health problem, we guarantee that we will do our best to ensure your new family member is a healthy one! It starts with choosing our family of breeders, we thoroughly screen our breeders and only associate with those who adhere to our Code of Ethics. We then provide all our breeders with a comprehensive health evaluation report that has been carefully created by our In-house veterinarian. Our breeders are required to take this report to their vet for completion as part of the comprehensive health check required before the puppy's departure. Our breeders also ensure our puppies are up-to-date with vaccinations and have been de-wormed. Finally as an additional check, we ask that you take your puppy to a licensed veterinarian 48 hours after you receive your puppy, so we can be sure that your puppy is a happy, healthy one.

Texas Dog Parks:

Now that all of the requirements have been reviewed, there are many fun things to do with your puppy dog in Texas as well. Most of the major cities have dog parks. These are parks where your pet can run off his leash and play ball or frisbee or just run free with the other dogs. There are also dog parks in many of the cities that encourage people to bring their pets but still require the leash to be worn. In the smaller towns, many of the parks allow unleashed pets if the park is not crowded and the dog is controlled.

Fun Activities in Texas:

Texas is host to many events for dogs throughout the year. There are many dog shows that take place annually as well as adoption events. There is an event or activity for everyone. Whether you want your dog to participate in the annual dog bowl in the Cotton Bowl or want to treat your dog to a three course meal prepared by an executive chef, you can find it in Texas. There is something fun for every type of dog and every type of owner.

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