Dog Vaccination Timeline for Puppies and Adult Dogs

Vaccines protect against serious diseases. Use this timeline as a general guide and follow your vet's plan.

Puppy series

• 6 to 8 weeks: first core vaccine.
• 10 to 12 weeks: second core vaccine.
• 14 to 16 weeks: final core puppy dose.
• 12 to 16 weeks: rabies vaccine (timing depends on region).

Booster schedule

• 12 months after the puppy series: first booster.
• Every 1 to 3 years after that based on the vaccine and local laws.

Core vs non-core

• Core: distemper, parvovirus, adenovirus, rabies.
• Non-core: kennel cough, leptospirosis, Lyme, influenza.

Your vet will recommend non-core vaccines based on lifestyle and local risk.