Well Gio's came from North Carolina,my son (who is a marine) purchased him and could't take care of him so he left him in my house when he came over for the holidays. Since I have 2 other dogs (a black lab and a miniature Schnauzer) we are taking care of the puppy between my daughter and I. We recently took him to the vet and suggested to feed him more often. But like I posted in another thread I believe the food I am giving him is not working for him. Hope to receive some help from here. By the way Gio is 5 months. We are having tons of trouble training him, but we are patient. Thanks again.