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I can change it to something else if you would like?? Nah that's cool, I don't mind I just thought it was funny :D

Hehe Natasha owned by Tollers. Really wish I had organised my prefix by now! Nice prizes!

Toller Aussie Shepherd Border Collie Alaskan Malamute Akita The last two I could never own as I feel they are too dominant for me .....I love playing with them at shows though so I get my fix :D

I've shared it on Facebook, just disgusting that they didn't give people in the area a chance to object too it for safety reasons. All those poor animals

I wouldn't call a Toller a medium-large breed, though they are similar in height too BC's but smaller than Aussies. Tollers are not a breed that will go out of their way to socialise with strangers, they are friendly but are extremely loyal and can be reserved. Just warning you as if you meet mine you will probably be snobbed by 2 and thought as a new best friend from my oldest but he is special :p Most have a fairly high prey drive so while they can live with smaller animals, unknown smaller animals don't get the same respect ;) They do need a good brush out every week especially if they have a coat like my older boy, it's fairly thick and has a longer coat compared to say my girl who has a shorter coat and less of it.

Wasn't it on this year? I heard they were doing them every two years now instead of annually?

Thanks, I knew it was around that area but couldn't remember where exactly :D

If you want to meet a few more Tollers, I will be at the Central Gippsland shows in Morwell (I think it's Morwell but around there) on the 7th and 8th of January with my three

Slow and steady wins the race! Go Strauss, he is looking great

I've done this, have no problem with protecting my pup from aggressive dogs.

I use them, as I can't afford a proper hydrobath at the moment but with three dogs and counting maybe I should get one sooner rather than later! I tried using a hydrobath in a local petstock but the condition it was left in was disgusting, hair everywhere, dirty floor and was just filthy. With the car wash baths, there are 2 local too me but I go to one that is 30 mins away as the dryers on the closest two wouldn't dry a short haired dog let alone a thick double coat!!

I would be intersted as well, but depends on day and location

Nova is the only one with rituals, every time after eating a meal he has to go and roll in grass.....he has this love affair with thick long grass kinda weird and every afternoon he goes outside and eats a dozen or so flower buds either the yellow ones or the little white ones. Only ones that are partially closed as well, they can't be open or completely closed. He has done this for years, I think he just likes the taste of them Strange dog.

I am single and own three Tollers. I got my third late last year after having just the two for 7 years, I didn't find much of a jump going from 2 to 3. The only thing that annoys me with having three dogs is that when I want to take two somewhere (rarely though) one is left by themselves, if I have another handler (my sister :p) I take all three though. Jovi who is my youngest is very mature for her age, well she always has been the most mature so never went through the naughty destructive puppy phase, she has lulled me into a false sense of security and I am already thinking of dog number four who will hopefully be my first homebred puppy (fingers crossed! :D)

Hopefully the weather isn't too horrid!! I will be there hosting a Toller breed stall, so should be good, I am expecting alot of 'what breed is that?'

Whoo Jovi placed second in her (beginners) tunnellers run at Action Dogs Chrissy party, pretty chuffed with her performance as last weeks test run was a disaster! She would be that focused on me she wouldn't see the tunnel and then wouldn't go through it This week though she run so well, I made sure too give extended signals and wait until she was fully committed before moving. It cost us alot of time but getting it right was more important :D I also got the judges award for handlers in our class so really happy with that one as my handling was shocking when I first started

For me, I've had the pleasure of meeting a couple (lucky to be in the same state as what was at one time the only breeder!) and I adore them, one day I will get one :D I got to play with Pam's new little girl at the Royal this year and it renewed my love for them! Surely no one will notice if I sneak in another little reddy orange foxy looking dog :p

Toys: Papillon Pug CKCS Terriers: Cairn Jack Russell Norwich Gundogs: Tollers (of course :D) Flat Coat Munsterlander Hound: Finnish Spitz Saluki Whippet Working: Aussie Shepherd Border Collie White Swiss Shepherd Utility: Bernese Mountain Dog Portugese Water Dog Samoyed Non-Sporting: Schipperke Dalmation Canaan Dog

Huge congrats TSD!!! What a way finish the year! My little brag is Darcy came second in our club comp for agility, I found a new motivator for him as well which made my alot happier then the placing as it's something we struggle with so hopefully next year we will be running faster! Jovi had a go but as we hadn't done more than 5 obstacles we went really slow and made sure she got all her contacts and weave entries while keeping her motivated so had alot time faults

Yes, that's what I did, I've never been back except to get the dogs history and I told them why they just lost a client of nearly 10 years and all the prospective ones I usually refer too them. I've read the other thread, but can't contribute yet Still having trouble thinking of a good prefix!

Hopefully it's pinned somewhere! I went through this last year when I got my Toller girl, I made a thread here about it when I got home. Very shocking that they were pressuring me into getting her done even though she is from a smaller lighter breed, and they knew she is my future foundation bitch and sporting dog! He also said she would have severe HD by the time she was 12 months. Big call for a vet with no experience in assessing hips and a puppy that isn't showing any clinical signs. Just had her hip and elbow xrays done and I had the vet (Dr. R. Ferguson) give me a quick rundown and he said she had excellent hips and he was disgusted that vets are recommending this surgery for puppies, can't wait too get her proper scores.....thinking of taking the results in and showing my former vet but doubt it will stop him from pressuring other unsuspecting people! ETA: Here it is! http://www.dolforums.com.au/topic/206500-yet-another-vet-topic/

Tollers are generally reserved with people, I have two here who really could care less about anyone outside the family. They are definately not like a Golden or Lab in that aspect. They can be pretty drivey full on little dogs, there will be some calmer dogs but the breed is pretty go-go-go, they are a beautiful breed and I wouldn't trade them for the world but they aren't for everyone This is long but well worth a read through for everyone looking at a Toller: Top Ten Reasons NOT to Get a Toller These are not little Golden Retrievers! 10. Shedding and Mess - Tollers do blow their coat seasonally, and they are dogs who like to swim and roll and wallow. They are not a dog for the fastidious or the allergic. 9. Watch Your Cat - Many Tollers do just fine in households with cats or other animals. They do have a strong prey drive, however. If you don't want your cat chased, this may not be the dog for you. The chasing will be all in fun, but it is likely to happen. 8. Don't Expect Me to Protect You - Tollers are generally wary of strangers, but if you want a dog to serve as protection, look elsewhere. While they are excellent natural watch dogs, and their barking may be more than enough to scare away a burglar, these dogs are not cut out to protect. They may not lead the burglar to your silver, wagging all the while like a Lab or Golden, but they also aren't likely to go for his leg. 7. The Scream - Many Tollers have a penetrating scream which they produce to indicate excitement and eagerness. To the uninitiated, this can sound like the dog is being fed into a wood chipper; it's high pitched, frantic and loud. Not all Tollers scream, but many do. If you are unable to teach quiet manners, or live in a neighborhood where dog noise will get you in trouble, or just don't like dogs who make noise, this is not the breed for you. The scream is usually a reaction to an exciting stimulus (water, a toy, a ball) rather than a constant behavior, but it can be annoying. 6. Drive - Tollers are a hunting breed, and are bred to be working dogs. They have a frantic drive to work, and will retrieve until your arm is ready to fall off. Tendonitis in Toller owners is not unusual. This dog is a retrieving fool who will climb trees to get to a bumper stuck there (we have pictures). This may sound cute now, but after the 400th throw, you may change your mind. 5. Not Be Everyone's Best Friend - If you are looking for a dog who wants to be the world's best friend, the Toller may not be for you. Tollers are gentle and kindly and many can be quite outgoing, but if you are looking for a dog with that Lab "I just met you and you're my best friend" attitude, the Toller may be wrong for your [family]. The Toller will greet strangers happily, but generally reserve true enthusiasm for their family and special people. 4. Did You Say No? - If you give a Toller an inch, they will take a mile and come back for another. Tollers are generally too smart to engage in out and out dominance battles. Instead they sense power vacuums, and exploit them. If you are unable to be firm (kind, but firm) about the rules of your household, and to enforce them consistently, you will find that the ruler of your house has four legs and is red. They don't have a mean bone in their bodies, but they are opportunistic and stunningly smart. If you aren't in charge, they will be. 3. Just Do What I Tell You - Tollers love to work, but they are not always as easy to train as other breeds. They need to be challenged and engaged by their work, or they get bored and stop paying attention. They may also try things a dozen ways before they get around to doing what you're looking for. Patience, inventiveness and flexibility are the rules. If you want a dog who's going to learn by the book, or if you're at all unsure about your ability to train a dog who's a little different from the norm, the toller may not be for you. 2. Smart, Smart, Smart - It cannot be stressed enough that this is a dog with brains to spare. Keeping all that intelligence focused and busy is a big challenge. These dogs MUST be given at least basic obedience training, and many toller owners are active in several dog activities (hunting, agility, flyball, tracking, competitive obedience) just to keep their Tollers occupied. Even a Toller who is "just a pet" MUST have basic obedience training and the chance to use their brains (teach them to bring the paper, have them carry the mail in, teach them tricks) or they become downright obnoxious around the house. 1. VRooom - The toller is an energetic dog, and needs plenty of exercise. While they aren't quite as hyperactive as some breeds, they do need lots of exercise, physical and mental. If you are looking for a dog who is content with nothing more than a pleasant walk in the evening, go elsewhere. Better behavior through exhaustion is the rule for living with a Toller. If you don't have time to give this breed at least an hour of exercise a day, every day, with plenty of swimming and fetching, look elsewhere. A Toller with excess energy will find another outlet for his drive, and the results are seldom pleasant. If you can't keep this dog busy, don't get this dog. More than many breeds, a Toller is a mental and physical commitment. They are not the dog for everyone, and while we love them dearly, we don't want to see them in pounds and shelters. Keep this in mind as you consider choosing a "Little Red Retrieving Machine".

Nova: Start trialling in tracking! Work on his stays and do a few CCD trials (big maybe! Don't know if my nerves could handle it!) Poor Nova, we didn't manage anything this year Darcy: Enter a few more agility trials and get at least his ADX and JDX. Do a few obedience trials Start tracking Do his ET Get his show title Get back into flyball and get a PB of at least 4.3! Didn't do any agility, obedience, tracking or get his ET Managed to get his show title and got back into flyball but didn't get any where close to a PB time! Jovi: Start her "proper" obedience training Learn basics for agility and flyball Get her show title Trialled in obedience twice and have done one comp for flyball. Doing foundation agility course and will be trialling next year :D 3/4 of her show title.....nearly got there! Me Relax Remain cool, calm and collected at trials Was much better at my obedience trials with Jovi, still nervous but not to the point of throwing up, much better :D

I only accomplished about 4 of my goals last year! Nova: Actually do a tracking trial!! Do more shows for his neuter title, there aren't enough shows for his title next year! Darcy: ADX JDX FM CD Jovi: ADX JDX AFCH CD CH If we have time do a little bit of retrieving training Me: Stop procrastinating and do some trialling! Don't be so nervous

Congrats everyone on their successes as well! Have to work on his speed though, he tends to run as fast as me and that ain't fast!! Something too work on over the summer break :D