Already Done Before Pickup
Every Prestige Doxies puppy leaves our home with their age-appropriate first vaccinations and deworming complete, documented in the health record you receive at pickup. Your job is simply to continue the schedule below with your own veterinarian.
Tip: book your puppy's first vet visit for within 7 days of pickup — it continues the vaccine schedule and activates your lifetime health guarantee in one appointment.
Core Vaccines — Every Puppy Needs These
Canine Distemper (CDV)
A highly contagious and often fatal virus that attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems.
Canine Parvovirus (CPV)
A severe intestinal virus causing vomiting and diarrhea. Puppies are especially vulnerable, which is why this one is non-negotiable.
Canine Adenovirus (CAV-2)
Protects against infectious canine hepatitis and respiratory disease, given as part of the DHPP combination shot.
Rabies
Fatal and transmissible to humans — required by law, typically given between 12 and 16 weeks of age.
Lifestyle Vaccines — Based on Your Routine
These depend on where you live and how social your pup's life will be. Your vet will help you pick the right ones:
Bordetella
Prevents kennel cough. Recommended if your puppy will visit boarding, grooming, daycare, or dog parks.
Canine Influenza
Protects against dog flu strains — worthwhile if your puppy is frequently around other dogs.
Leptospirosis
A bacterial infection spread through contaminated water or soil that can also affect people. Ask your vet about local risk.
Lyme Disease
Tick-borne — beneficial if you live in or visit areas where ticks and Lyme disease are common.
A Typical Schedule
| Age | Vaccinations |
|---|---|
| 6–8 weeks | First DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza) · Bordetella if needed |
| 10–12 weeks | Second DHPP · Leptospirosis if needed |
| 14–16 weeks | Third DHPP · Rabies · Bordetella and Canine Influenza if not given earlier |
| Annually | Boosters every 1–3 years depending on the vaccine and your local regulations |
Always confirm the exact schedule with your own veterinarian — they'll tailor it to your puppy's health, your area's risks, and local regulations.