Danois

I think it has more to do with their genetics than size. No it is size based as it is a breed wide thing - average lifespan around 9-10. Like many other giant breeds.

While your dog is growing then I would be sticking to breeder recommendation. They know what their lines do well on. There is lots of time for changing diet later and I'd be cautious feeding a raw diet to a puppy if you're not experienced in feeding a raw diet.

I think its reasonable that he can exercise his dog whether it is carrying an injury or not. He was right to be cautious about your dog as last time it did demonstrate some rough behaviour. If you are not able to have the effective control over your dog that would allow the both of you to use the park without the dogs interacting then yes, you should pop your dog on leash. Dog parks are not free for alls and you are still required to have your dog under effective control at all times - and this includes being able to recall them off/ away from other dogs.

You have a contradiction in terms there - minimal fillers and whole ingredients is not really consistent with the concept of reasonably priced. Sounds like you need to get out into a pet store or 3 and check out the shelves for what offerings are out there, ingredient panels and shelf prices. In my opinion there is plenty of options in this market and for a quality product with protein sources as the top ingredients etc then I consider $90-$120 reasonably priced.

Had an entire male inside until 21 months and he never cocked his leg once. From memory, I never had a single toilet accident in side with him.

Try the Great Dane Lady website.

Asthma weed - http://www.abc.net.au/gardening/stories/s2093310.htm Strongly suspect it was cause of allergy in my dog.

https://booko.info/9780733632358/Dogservations Here you go - link to where stock is - it has been a popular release!

Her Facebook page mentioned it's been popular - maybe check out local store or wait for stock to come back in.

It was - and while his pics in the book made me laugh all over again, that sadness was there still. Damn big dogs and their ability to get under your skin!

I love Simon! Have you seen the new kid on the block - the little wire haired dacchie pup? Now he's awesome.

I have no idea what has or has not been discussed - I just knew that dane rescue were well aware of the thread here.

Older members here will remember Rocco and Ralph - anyway they are now in print! https://www.hachette.com.au/books/detail.page?isbn=9780733632358 Mine arrived today and it is a great little book with Serena's awesome photos so thought I would share.

Dane Rescue are aware of this thread.

No need - Vic Rescue are aware.

http://www.zchemicals.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=25&Itemid=27 Natural flavours are created in labs too - just like artificial flavours. As a side note - natural flavours is a bit of an empty claim as artificial flavours don't tend to crop up in pet foods, other than in some treats.

According to their website, the bags are 40cm long...that's a big bag! It's not a bad price for 600 bags, they should last a few days (Casper's nickname isn't "Poo Bear" for nothing ) I own a giant breed...

No. It comes down to what the food claims it does and how it is worded.

Have not seen a small breed specific food from Canidae. Would be interested if they are making a claim re plaque inhibition ingredient as this would be a therapeutic claim ie something that prevents or alleviates a medical condition - and such claims cannot be made unless registered with APVMA.

No need for head banging dude - perhaps consider writing more than 6 words. That way people might understand what your intention was in sharing the article, which otherwise has very little relevance here.

Meat and Bone Meal is defined in AAFCO definitions as follows: Meat and Bone Meal - the rendered product from mammal tissues, including bone, exclusive of blood, hair, hoof, horn, hide trimmings, manure, stomach and rumen contents, except in such amounts as may occur unavoidably in good processing practices. NZ follows this in absence of its own standard b

This is a US article. The US has a very different system of law to Australia.

Yes, I get a purring sound from my boy.

I always grab a couple of extras if I've been in the park and used my ones - just in case they are needed on the way home. I hate the clutter of the poo bag carriers on the lead and don't wear many clothes with pockets so only have a couple tied to the lead at a time.

I have a large dog so need something sturdier lol! I use these - http://www.dogwastebags.com.au but can't remember if this is the exact store. Last time I went in with someone else and split the order. I've been using the roll forever - just pull off a couple and tie them on the lead. Also use for yard pick up.