Core vs. Non-Core Vaccines
Core vaccines are recommended for all dogs: Rabies, Distemper, Parvovirus, and Adenovirus. Non-core vaccines depend on lifestyle: Bordetella (kennel cough), Lyme disease, Leptospirosis, and Canine Influenza.
Complete Vaccination Reference
| Age | Vaccine | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 6–8 weeks | Distemper, Parvovirus | Core |
| 10–12 weeks | DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus) | Core |
| 12–16 weeks | Rabies | Core |
| 14–16 weeks | DHPP Booster | Core |
| 12–16 weeks | Bordetella, Leptospirosis | Non-Core |
| Annually | DHPP Booster, Bordetella | Core |
| Every 1–3 years | Rabies Booster | Core |