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Where does she spend the night normally? One way would be to catch her out. Get up before she starts barking, quick game/toilet break then put her in her crate somewhere boring and quiet (maybe the laundry?, maybe the garage?) where she won't be over stimulated to bark and if she does bark may not be quite so intrusive, then you can leave her knowing she doesn't need a pee, doesn't need anything and you can wait her out. This could backfire if she then wakes up even earlier so you'd be the one to judge that this would work for her or not.
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Is A Blue Stafford Breeder Unethical?
Sandra777 replied to mr.mister's topic in General Dog Discussion
Because no one has ever complained loudly enough? Because of the $$$$$$$$$$$$$ of rego fees? Devil's Advocate: My kennel name includes the word Black does that mean I'm breeding for Black (which isn't possible in a SBT anyway ) -
Is A Blue Stafford Breeder Unethical?
Sandra777 replied to mr.mister's topic in General Dog Discussion
Firstly, breeding dogs under the ANKC banner is not an industry A hobby at best, an obsession is perhaps acceptable. Secondly the code of ethics which I think is an ANKC one as opposed to an individual state one? clearly states that breeders will breed only with the intention of improving the breed - the deliberate breeding of generations dogs which can not possibly have the correct pigment as required in the breed standard can't possibly be construed as an improvement. -
Anything to do with people in a competitive situation really. Bad manners are everywhere - ever worked in retail ? (And surely that does qualify as a competition!)
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Is A Blue Stafford Breeder Unethical?
Sandra777 replied to mr.mister's topic in General Dog Discussion
Don't necessarily agree with that one. Depends on the strength of the ''will produce it'' I guess. A lot of the older SA lines produce blue on a regular basis, the breeders knew this and it didn't generally bother them either way - they did the best mating they could knowing it was likely there would be a blue - they didn't do the mating because they knew there would be a blue but because it was the best mating they could decide on but they knew the dilute was there and likely to appear. They had the knowledge it was there but weren't motivated by this knowledge----fine difference -
Depends on what sort of people they are away from the ring, you can always run the old cherry past them that people never bitch and whinge about people they don't fear. They have a promising dog and that makes some people uneasy. In a perverse way this appeals to the pride of some people
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Depends on the size of the Greyhound you're comparing her too - there's lots of size variation in racing Greyhounds especially. Cute pup!
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Is A Blue Stafford Breeder Unethical?
Sandra777 replied to mr.mister's topic in General Dog Discussion
Or they didn't realise they were getting ripped off big time (IF THEY WERE IN THIS CASE). Some people really do not have a clue and only take in what they like and what backs up what they already believe and want. -
China is absolutely fine today Went out for a pee yesterday arvo, strutted across to the scene of the crime, hackles up,, tail up - peed, scratched her back feet, strutted around, pooped, scratched her back feet then stalked up and down the fence where the snake went back through as if she was saying ''come out and fight like a man you cowardly &^%!!" I have nothing to compare it too but if she hadn't collapsed you would swear she'd never actually got bitten the way she's acting, and it wasn't the excitement of the 'chase' or anything like that, she's always been a hunter. It is seriously weird and I really hope it means she is OK. The vet did urine and clotting tests, all normal. Reluctant to eat - nope, not China (obviously we're keeping her quiet and doing as we were told regardless of how she says she feels!)
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Hope you have good news Beenie. My girl was bitten by a 2 metre brown yesterday so I know how you feel. She's passed the night fine and all tests have come back 100% OK so far, so she's coming home shortly - does this sound right to others, I'm just wondering because of the comment above about being on a drip for 24-26 hours, she's only been at the vet for a bit over 12 hours. The bite mark is apparently very obvious just below her elbow
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Is A Blue Stafford Breeder Unethical?
Sandra777 replied to mr.mister's topic in General Dog Discussion
Probably accredited breeders too. Oops, did I say that ;) -
C.c.c. Qld's New Breeder Accredited System
Sandra777 replied to Swanbrook's topic in General Dog Discussion
I am wanting a system that expects people to back up their claims with actual proof and I'm the one not interested in being open and transparent and thesubject of scrutiny, pal I think you're a little overcome with your own self importance. Not replying here any more, one of the dogs has just been rushed to the vet after messing with a 2 metre brown snake - I really don't give a toss what happens to the CCCQ's accredited breeder's scheme. -
C.c.c. Qld's New Breeder Accredited System
Sandra777 replied to Swanbrook's topic in General Dog Discussion
"I hereby state that I have known the above-mentioned breeder for __________ months / years (circle one) and in my opinion this breeder has provided for the welfare and well-being of all animals I have previously examined." This is cut and pasted from the Veterinary reference required as published on the CCCQ website. In what way is this statement even faintly relevant to "breeding principles"? Unless you are saying the CCCQ then phones the vet and asks more in depth questions? I doubt they would be allowed to since no where on the form gives permission for anyone to do so. I can't see anywhere that it states there is a minimum time for the vet to have dealt with the breeder, just a place for the vet to fill in how long they have - so what guidelines have been established for this? Same questions have to be asked about the puppy buyers - do they have to be people who have a clue about whether they have been ripped off or not, does the breeder get to choose 2 puppy buyers or does the CCCQ say which two? How does the CCCQ know these two puppy buyers aren't best mates with the ''breeder'' who will later pump some more litters out of these pups to the mutual benefit of everyone's bank balance? "other breederS" er, no ONE breeder, and again, is there something unwritten somewhere that has been decided how long this other breeder has to have been involved in dogs before they become a valid referee, or does anyone who has a prefix qualify? (Is there any requirement for this other breeder NOT to live on the same property? would be another question) Do you see why I am having issues Wags - all waffle and good intentions but no substance written anywhere I can access so I can't help but wonder if there is no substance or if it's all just going to be made up as we go along? (And I don't mean improvements, I mean the basics!) What takes thought and effort - to say yeah sure, I'll do all that without anything written that says that any of it has actually been done - just lots of "we might require" stuff. There's not even any actual requirement for them to prove upfront that their claims regarding health testing are true which would be one of the easiest things to implement. Perhaps 6 months down the track they will be made to prove it but why not up front? How hard would it be to say - include copies of the certificates for xx number of dogs you state have been tested. If the breed has no health testing commonly associated with it then the breeder can say no they don't health test because there are no health tests associated with their breed and they can be judged on their merits in that way. The production of health certificates "might" be required. The spontaneous site visit "may" happen. And to what use? Pretty kennels don't mean someone is even faintly ethical. Yes, it will pick up the disgustingly filthy places but the SPCA don't close some of these places down now - why are we meant to have any faith in the CCCQ will be any more enthusiastic about acting? OK, to be fair perhaps we should have faith that they will until proven otherwise rather than be doubters and wonder if they will, but based on experiences with them not acting in the face of other complaints I'm not surprised at the scepticism -
C.c.c. Qld's New Breeder Accredited System
Sandra777 replied to Swanbrook's topic in General Dog Discussion
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C.c.c. Qld's New Breeder Accredited System
Sandra777 replied to Swanbrook's topic in General Dog Discussion
I have never visited this person's property but I DO know them - do you only know people you have actually visted at their home? But why is my knowing them personally or otherwise relevant? I have dealt with the aftermath, studied their actions and seen their "product". "The operation" as you say - you can be a puppy farmer with immaculate facilities so going to someone's property and inspecting "the operation" proves nothing. ETA: A puppy farmer IMO is someone who breeds entirely for money with no interest in any other facet of breeding. It is not a numbers game, it is an intentions game. -
C.c.c. Qld's New Breeder Accredited System
Sandra777 replied to Swanbrook's topic in General Dog Discussion
WHERE, It is full of mights and maybes - we might drop in and have a cuppa and see if you're being a good person. I can't find anything that states you must do this that or the other, just "I promise I will" and "we might check up and maybe keep you to your promise" And as for your other comment - Yes I do have proof of this person's unethical behaviour but you don't need to visit a property to identify an unethical puppy farmer, if you believe this to be so and are in some way related to the implementation of this scheme then doG help us all. This is absolute rubbish - you haven't read anything I'm afraid. Please show me where I am wrong. Please show me where the compulsion to comply is. Please explain to us all why our perception of this scheme is wrong. I don't think everyone here who is saying the scheme is a joke is saying so because they feel like it, I am saying it because I have read everything I can find about the CCCQ accredited breeder's scheme and none of it fills me with any confidence. Please show us why we are wrong believing what we do. And please stop referring to the hobby breeding of pure bred dogs under the CCCQ banner as an industry Ernie: IMO an accredited breeders scheme should require the applicant to demonstrate an on going and ''long term'' dedication to the improvement of their breed through continued participation in a sport which can measure their progress involving dogs of their breeding - be this conformation shows, obedience/trials, agility, gundog working trials, herding trials (ssh) Schutzhund work...... The breeding of dogs primarily for the pet market should not be an acceptable reason to breed. To be accepted they should show an ongoing "long term" commitment to health schemes as appropriate for their breed, with documented proof being required up front - no namby pamby we might ask you clause. This really is just a start. -
C.c.c. Qld's New Breeder Accredited System
Sandra777 replied to Swanbrook's topic in General Dog Discussion
WHERE, It is full of mights and maybes - we might drop in and have a cuppa and see if you're being a good person. I can't find anything that states you must do this that or the other, just "I promise I will" and "we might check up and maybe keep you to your promise" And as for your other comment - Yes I do have proof of this person's unethical behaviour but you don't need to visit a property to identify an unethical puppy farmer, if you believe this to be so and are in some way related to the implementation of this scheme then doG help us all. -
C.c.c. Qld's New Breeder Accredited System
Sandra777 replied to Swanbrook's topic in General Dog Discussion
And I repeat for the 1,200th time - what requirements?? I have read all the literature and no where is there any compulsion to prove the claims made either at the beginning or on an on-going basis. The whole thing is couched with mays and perhaps and we might want you to's. A reference from a vet References from two random puppy buyers A reference from another breeder (not an accredited breeder or experienced breeder, just a breeder) A promise to be a good person whether you intend to be or not or even have the knowledge to be or not. And all of a sudden you're an accredited breeder. Where is the requirement that you have been registered for more than 15 minutes? Where is the requirement that you have contributed in some concrete way to your breed/sport? Where is the requirement to PROVE you health test your dogs? I know for a fact that at least one of the accredited breeders is an outrageous puppy farmer, they have obviously passed all the requirements, so why would anyone with any ethics want to align themselves with such a person? -
Is A Blue Stafford Breeder Unethical?
Sandra777 replied to mr.mister's topic in General Dog Discussion
If they are breeding for blue - absolutely. If they happen to have a random blue appear - not necessarily. And they can be shown even though they can't have a black nose because the absence of a black nose isn't a disqualification, just a fault like thousands of other faults (some of which might actually matter to the health and welfare of the dog :rolleyes:) -
Feeding A Puppy Raw From 8 Weeks
Sandra777 replied to Mason_Gibbs's topic in Health / Nutrition / Grooming
I wean my pups on to raw and in the past have kept them on raw the whole time (can't right at the moment). I would look around for a breeder of the breed you are getting or a breed similar who feeds raw and ask them about raising pups on raw. Different sized breeds have different needs and what one breed is able to chew up another may not be able to. Perfectly do-able. -
No. Just make 300% sure they can't get in to the pool unattended. Short of building steps all the way around the pool there's no way of guaranteeing a dog which has fallen in, surprised itself and is panicing is going to be safe.
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He's probably cooler inside a well insulated house with some fans going than outside in a yard during the heat of the day anyway.... but it's not daytime that's causing an issue is it?? If he's fine during the day then don't worry, if he barks at night when the noctural creatures are about then for the sake of everyone's sanity, leave him inside at those times. People go to bed at some weird hours nothing more irritating than a yapping dog if you're trying to sleep
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I'm Running Out Of Ideas On What To Offer!
Sandra777 replied to Kirra_Bomber_Zeus's topic in Health / Nutrition / Grooming
Yep, always found this changes their mind pretty quickly -
Leave him inside for sure, puppy pen or gate off a room. Wouldn't leave a dog loose outside at night around here - too many cane toads, bats and other beasties to get them excited and barking.