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The sheep had been moved around by various birds/animals by the time I found it ..., and I know it was not lying in that spot alive for days ......

L Not really ..... I did check to try & find out what happened ...she had a full belly ... was not far from a trough , ...it looks as though she just fell down - she was a very old thing , and sometimes it happens if they are weak and add several kilos of water to the weight they have to support .... ...anyway ... I think dying in her own paddock of old age is preferable to the stress of being taken away from home and trucked away to a meatworks . I am sorry though that we didn't notice any signs ..or she would have received a quick death ...

The sheep was a very old one ...our guess was she overbalanced and just didn't get up again. Our sheep don't get sold .... they are eaten, or just die when they are old..... Obviously if we notice trouble we will euth them ...but this old girl , we didn't see ... Caillie didn't roll in anything ,which surprised me! (and pleased me ;) )

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Yes, particularly if it is a disease that can't be tested for, but may have a history in the dog's lines. Hopefully the breeder is open and honest. I can think of one particular disease that I really hope it's not. Is this the boxer that your friend recently adopted Pers? yes ....and she is reluctant to contact the breeder

This afternoon, I noticed some crows up the paddock .... then I saw movement in the area ..and ....spotted Caillie , who is our matriarch ..in her TEENS ..and who had sniffed out this sheep carcass , chased teh crows off, and was having a meal ;)

if he is not eating, and growly ..it could be pain from somewhere ? ... is he normal in exercise/playing , etc?

Welcome :) Sorry your old boy has left you ..it's hard isn't it , when they fit so well , and you know they can't ever be 'replaced' You may find some help in the following pages : LINK

HB Trixie :) I the look of jackson!! :)

I can discreetly enquire as to the presence of a disease in stock from a registered breeder of boxers? ...or not. Breeder is listed on D O L .

Do I think DAP collars should be used on baby puppies? NO Do I think D A P may help puppies feel more settled in those first few days ? yes. Do I think DAP could be sprayed onto bedding to help puppy relax and sleep ? Yes Do I think it is a neccessary thing?NO

Probably because they think it's yours and wonder why you're pooping in their bed :laugh: Oh, damn!! is there an emoticon for "drop steak sandwich on the keyboard while spitting food? " This thread is wonderful!!!

No dogs in my bed ... but Mr.W can & does leave 'bits' for me on occasion ..plus his mini version of that scene from the Godfather ... front ends of dead mice on my pillow

best of luck at the vets Hopefully it's something simple :)

Is there anyone else you know & trust who could perhaps do a quick 'synchronized obedience' display with you ? two very different dogs ...both obeying the same commands ? An amusing twist might be a retrieve using something unusual ....like a packet of bikkies , or a small basket .....that sort of thing?

pesh..if you mean like landscapes etc ... that is a lot to do with 'depth of field' ....and aperture opening , I think.... have a read HERE... and , is THIS any help?

they currently have pups around 6 M>O , one each ... born from a family pet ..so no showing potential there

:) You're 'preaching to the converted ' ... but nice photos , anyway .

Oh! Yes, a dog run may be a solution .... it needs to be floored and roofed and sheltered, obviously ..but may well be a very useful item ! How old is your dog ?

What type of gate is it ? You may need someone to bolt or weld on a permanent piece to block the bottom . An electric thingy would be very tricky on a gate .

I almost threw the laptop yesterday. I cannot for the life of me figure out how to move the blasted edited photos to a desktop folder. I looked and looked at what you messaged, but it won't do as it's told. :laugh: I surely can't be that stupid.....well............. does this help?

aahhhh :)do you mean the card on which images are stored? I have had mine for years to post a photo.. using picasa ..just resize it to 600 or 800 , and about 80% quality ..loads much quicker/easier :)

What settings are showing on the camera ?..as in I S O ,aperture, shutter speed ? Auto, or manual? What was the lighting like? I have NO idea what a camera microchip is , so can't help you there...

:) Some of that may work well ... thanks . They are keen to learn things ..so we shall endeavour!!