Title: Puppy Vaccinations - What they are, why they're important and when to give them
Headings: Let's Talk... About Puppy Vaccinations
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What are they and why are they so important?

Let's Talk... About Puppy Vaccinations - What are they and why are they so important?
When and how should puppy vaccinations be given?
The first round of puppy shots
The Second Round of shots
The third set of puppy vaccinations
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Content: When and how should puppy vaccinations be given? Typically, veterinarians recommend that a puppy be vaccinated with a "5 in 1" combination for their first shots. The "5 in 1" is called DHLP-P and contains the following vaccines. D - Canine Distemper
H - Canine Hepatitis
L - Leptospirosis
P - Parainfluenza
P - Parvovirus
The first round of puppy shots
are typically given by the breeder when the puppies are between 6 and 9 weeks old. Many Rottweiler breeders will give litters a Parvo shot at the 5 week mark due to Rotties high susceptibility to the disease. The ideal time for you to bring a puppy home is about 8 weeks, and so you will want to make sure that the breeder did indeed give the first round puppy vaccinations. The Second Round of shots
will likely be your responsibility alone, and should be given about 3 to  4 weeks later, or when your puppy is between 9 and 12 weeks old. The second round can either be another "5 in 1" combination, or a "7 in 1" combo, depending on the area you live in. The "7 in 1" vaccine contains the same diseases as the "5 in 1", but with 2 additional diseases. Depending on the manufacturer - either 2 additional strains of Leptospirosis, or 1 Lepto and 1 Coronavirus.