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Is my 6-week-old German Shepherd puppy ready for his first shots?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 10 days old | 9 lbs

I have a pure bread German Shepherd male puppy that is 6 weeks old, is he ready for his shots?

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Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 11th, 2018

What a cute puppy! Congratulations on your new family member! Most vets will begin puppy vaccines between 6 and 8 weeks of age, depending on the veterinary office. You can call the office to discuss what their vaccine protocol is. You can look at the American Animal Hospital Association Guidelines for vaccination at https://www.aaha.org/guidelines/canine_vaccination_guidelines/practice_vaccination.aspx

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