I wanted to give you some extra information on what you might need for supply's and what I use. I hope this helps you be more prepared when you are getting ready for you new puppy.
Fence: X-pen, possibly 36 in. high as some puppies can be climbers.
Piddle Pads: Cloth, can get from e-bay for inexpensive so they can be thrown in the washer and not out in the landfill. “Whelping supplies”
Crate: For every day – 17” to 18” wide wire mesh, or full size dog crate is approx. 16X16X22 or 24 if plastic
Next size smaller plastic crate for travel – one that can be secured with a seat belt. When picking up your new puppy bring a towel from home in case the puppy gets sick on the way home that way it's easy to wash and maybe paper towels for any messes or clean up.
Food – (I use Blue Buffalo or Natural Balance Fish & Sweet Potato) but please get whatever you breeder uses.
Collar: My favorite leash is a Martingale and you can order one from; http://www.allhoundsapparel.com/, it is both a collar and a leash in one.
Cloth or rolled leather. Never leave collar on dog at home, because it causes mats. I highly recommend a microchip as that is the best way to identify your new pet.
For training/obedience – rolled nylon with loose ring. Never a choke or prong collar. Usually a cat collar works when they are puppies.
Leash: 6’ lightweight leach, no flexi-leads, they should always be under your control and not allowed to sniff everything around them without your permission. Always be gentle and encouraging plus use treats in the beginning to help keep them concentrated on you.
Pooper Scooper: With forked tines for grass/lawn, I use the flat one for concrete and rocks. I use a small bucket lined with a garbage bag where the puppy can't get to it and that way you can throw it away each week.
Gates for doorways: The kind that can be opened or easily stepped over. Target and Wal-mart have baby gates at a reasonable price, or “Once Upon a Child”, previously kid tested places or Craig's list.
2 dishes for food/water: Untippable, metal OR if feeding in a crate, hanging stainless steel
Doggie pillow/pad/bed – Washable, no foam inside, they chew it up.
Carpet cleaner - (Resolve and OdoBan for deodorizing)
Shampoo & Conditioner - Gentle/Moisturizing (can us Pantene Volumizing Shampoo & Conditioner, any good moisturizing Shampoo & Conditioner)
Dental kit - Containing dog toothbrush and paste, finger brush works easiest
Nail clipper – I use a drumel you can get at Wal-mart for around $20.00
Blood stop/Septic powder
Greyhound comb (metal comb with medium teeth, 1/2 wider than other 1/2)(Fine/Medium)
Brush - Pin brush with medium tines and soft tips
Hemostat – aids in pulling ear hair out
Ear powder
Rope toys, soft stuffed toys, soft pull toys, small tennis balls, toss and fetch toys, canvas toys, toys with squeak’s.