Serving Pet Lovers In
Portage, IN
Furry Babies is committed to the human animal bond and sharing the love of uniting dogs with their forever families.
There is so much joy in capturing that first family photo. While that’s the beginning of an exciting new journey for many families, for us at Furry Babies, a lot goes into getting to that first moment of joy and love.
We take great pride in our puppies. Because the health of our puppies and their parents is our top priority, we are proud to partner with reputable licensed breeders throughout the country that meet the highest animal welfare standards.
All of our puppies receive thorough health checks from our veterinarian. We look forward to welcoming you to our store in Portage, IN and helping you find your next family member.
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Purebred vs. Designer-Breed Puppies: What Should Families Know?
Quick Answer / Summary Purebred puppies have ancestry within one established breed, while designer-breed puppies are intentionally bred from two different breeds, such as a Maltese and a Poodle. Purebreds generally offer more predictable physical characteristics, while designer mixes may inherit a broader combination of traits. Neither is automatically healthier, easier to train, or better for families. The right choice […]
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Your Puppy’s Official Thanksgiving Job Description
Qualifications: Four paws, an excellent nose, and absolutely no respect for the organizational chart. Thanksgiving is a lot of work. There’s cooking, decorating, cleaning, setting the table, and making sure everyone has somewhere to sit. Fortunately, your puppy has decided to help. Nobody hired them. Nobody asked for volunteers. But sometime between the first grocery bag arriving and the oven […]
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Which Halloween Trope Is Your Puppy? Take the Extremely Unscientific Test
Halloween gives us plenty of dramatic characters: fearless heroes, suspicious detectives, lovable sidekicks and snack-fueled troublemakers. But what happens when your puppy joins the cast? Every puppy has a personality, and you probably know your furry friend’s signature moves better than anyone. Breed traits can offer clues, but individual puppies have their own quirks, energy levels and ways of interacting […]
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Why Puppies Need More Sleep Than You Think
You finally have your puppy home, and naturally, you want to enjoy every second together. Then your little whirlwind falls asleep. Again. And again. So, is all that sleeping normal? Yes. Puppies need a lot of sleep because their bodies and brains are growing rapidly. Young puppies can sleep around 18 to 20 hours in a 24-hour period, with sleep […]
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