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I've never seen feral dogs who have been somewhere for generations - would imagine they'd scale down in size & become homogenous . yes, Feral cats can become ginormous ! 90% of the ones here are grey/black tabby .rarely there is a longhair . Some gingers are very occasionally seen . In years gone by when we had our pet cats free ranging .. we only ever had gingers . Anything grey could then be shot safely .I love cats ...and each feral I send back to its ancestors gets an apology & a tear or two - despite what ferals do to the wildlife .

AFAIK , GB, 'WILD' means never domestic to start with ... lions, lynx,elephants, snakes are all wild, as are foxes ... Cats & dogs living/breeding apart from humans are FERAL . it takes a surprisingly short time for dogs to become feral, sadly ..depending on the bonds it had with owners - possibly less than a year? if it then bred - offspring would be truly feral

There was a nasty incident in town SWF being walked along a grassed area along the river ... on lead. 2 larger dogs roaming alone approach and attack SWF... and one lady who tried to get them off . several people were needed to break up the attack . Small dog's condition is critical - lady has some bruising and bites to her hands. Attacking dogs have been put down . One was a 'dangerous dog' ...and from what I can gather there was a slip up in securing a gate

Pups/dogs do dream ... a lot! like us , some dreams can appear 'bad' dreams . perfectly normal . being a living creature..he will have different moods/reactions to things ....he is also still a baby. Infants of all sorts can have times of really wanting to eat or play ... but the body says "rest time" ..so they wander and whinge , trying to stay awake until sleep finally wins .... LOL

Now I'm here, I'll add these to the mix . A little side wheeler (diesel) chugging upriver .....

@Scottsmum ermmm.... WOW!! Welcome to DOL young George <3 What an absolutely gorgeous face ...we do need more photos , please... he will bring much happiness Congratulations !!!

that is what the fat and long cooking time helps with ... the conditions are not ideal for the growth of nasties . From what I have gleaned over the past few days is that this is a very old method of preserving food ... salting , then the slow cooking in fat( at temps up to, not exceeding 85Deg C) keeps moisture in the meat , breaks down connective tissue , and provides a shortish term storage life for the confit meat - the fat. ..and the cooking temp /salt help . Fruit confit is done in a heavy sugar syrup ...

The responsible decision - to not rehome . Things don't sound wonderful ... sudden aggression is such a concern ... sending thoughts ...

here's hoping , hey ? .....

jeepers. I am sorry you didn't notice the red flags flying all round this info/statement if accurate . and , forgive me if i seem naive ..however , flying /importing a dog with an undiagnosed cough seems unwise ... I wish you some sort of resolution ...and an eventual start to a breeding program .

I copied this for you ... I think legal advice is a good idea . please do NOT name them on here ..the owner of the forum is the one who cops reprisals

yes!

Contact your state's KCC .. and give them the breeder's number/name, as suggested. yes, contact Consumer affairs or similar to discuss things .

been searching ..and this definition, from HERE is simple , confirming that food is cooked , not raw . around 60 yrs ago , our working dogs were fed very differently ..when a bitch had a litter .. very often she was given a large container to feed from ad lib. This container was filled with mutton fat ..rendered, and containing a small percentage of a basic cereal rich dry dog food mixed in. part carcasses of whatever were fed when available . ... the only illnesses back then, and these rare - were distemper and cancer .

The woman behind the product!! FB profile link and : http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4001792/How-one-young-woman-s-pet-dog-saved-depression-created-successful-business-selling-shampoo-pets-owners.html

canned and raw don't seem to go together AT ALL . Raw is raw is uncooked... AFAIK not sure in which country this food is produced .. but on my skim read ..there are enough spelling/grammatical errors to make me wonder. to CAN/preserve food ..it is pressure COOKED in-can. how can it be raw ? maybe they mean "natural" ?"raw" as in without something? if anyone solves the mystery , I'd be happy to learn something new this has me intrigued .

post away, please!! :D

No idea what week I'm in.. the team after a morning's goat mustering, yesterday . L>R Indi, Bo, Wags (back) Merle, Dulcie Nicknames .. Goanna, Princess, Mr.Wiggles, or Old man , Fugly , Dottie

Here's hoping You are now learning strategic management fast , sadly ... but it will be for teh best .

Yes!! I too remember the days of Ralph & Rocco ....

This is just a classic

Gorgeous george !! he is lovely. 4 years ... oh wow .. it doesn't seem that long . You and Didi have both matured , become a lot more laid back , and are now starting something new ...that is such a good thing Well Done to you ..it's been a journey from that big pawed , uncertain start Thank you so much for teh update !

Welcome Most of it's been said . What fencing do you have ? is it all very high, and totally dog proof ? if not , there will need to be a separate dog run . A safe , ultra secure spot where your dog can be relaxed, and both protected and prevented from doing harm. You are sharing a house? if so .. do the other people concur with your choice? are THEIR friends/family comfortable with a large GSD being present ? Yes, it is important ;) My suggestion ? do your homework ..which you very wisely began here :D Study up on dog temperament /drive/breeds. Start reading /learning about the different training regimes, and how to best choose a dog to suit your circumstances ... I adore LH GSD's , One has never been on my 'to buy' lists , as I do not think I am the right person to own such a dog .Could not do them justice ... I will admire them from afar PLEASE be guided by the info you get from folks on these pages - there are so many years of experience here, so many levels of dog breeding/ownership and training , and it all comes from a place of wanting the best and safest outcome for dogs and owners .

it IS . Mind you, there are many who should never ever be allowed to walk out the gates - but so many people who will do better with trust, and responsibility, and an interest

Tibbies are lovely A rellie had one for years, and he coped with anything!