Dog vaccination schedule
Primary vaccinations
From 8 weeks (First primary vaccination)
This is the first of three primary vaccinations, usually given by the breeder. It protects your dog against:
Parvovirus (Canine Parvovirus P)
Distemper (D)
Hepatitis (H) – Adenovirus (A)
Leptospirosis (L) (can be given at 12 weeks instead)
Parainfluenza (Pi) and Bordetella bronchiseptica (Bb): the two components of kennel cough
From 12 weeks (Second primary vaccination)
This is the second of three primary vaccinations. It protects your dog against:
Parvovirus (Canine Parvovirus P)
Distemper (D)
Hepatitis (H) – Adenovirus (A)
Leptospirosis (L)
Parainfluenza (Pi) and Bordetella bronchiseptica (Bb): the two components of kennel cough
Rabies (R) (first vaccination from 12 weeks)
From 16 weeks (Third primary vaccination)
This is the third of the three primary vaccines, protecting your dog against:
Parvovirus (Canine Parvovirus P)
Distemper (D)
Hepatitis (H) – Adenovirus (A)
Leptospirosis (L) (needed if not given at 8 or 12 weeks; optional if puppy had both)
Parainfluenza (Pi) and Bordetella bronchiseptica (Bb): the two components of kennel cough
Rabies (R) (first vaccination from 12 weeks)
6 months to 1 year old (Primary vaccination booster)
Parvovirus (Canine Parvovirus P)
Distemper (D)
Hepatitis (H) – Adenovirus (A)
Leptospirosis (L)
Parainfluenza (Pi) and Bordetella bronchiseptica (Bb): the two components of kennel cough
Rabies (R) (booster may be needed within 1 year of the primary vaccination, depending on vaccine)
Annual vaccinations
Once your dog has completed their primary vaccinations by age one, the following boosters apply:
Annual boosters
Leptospirosis (L) (may be needed every 6 months for high-risk dogs, e.g. hunting dogs, those in damp areas, or areas with rats)
Parainfluenza (Pi) and Bordetella bronchiseptica (Bb): the two components of kennel cough
Rabies (R) (booster may be needed annually, depending on vaccine)
Boosters every 2-3 years
Parvovirus (Canine Parvovirus P)
Distemper (D)
Hepatitis (H) – Adenovirus (A)
Rabies (R) (booster may be needed every 2-3 years, depending on vaccine)
