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    I’ve lost 2 dogs to cancer...undecided about another

    in General Dog Discussion

    Posted

    I am sorry for your loss. It hurts and the hurt never really goes away but the joy of pawrenting one of those dogs is beyond description for me.

     

    I have no experience with Aussie Bulldogs. I proudly pawrented 3 of Australasian Bosdog beauties. 

    They are all in dog-heaven now - one died at 8.5, one at 11, and the last at 6.5yo. The first 2 were skeletal issues, the third was heart condition. No cancer for us.    

     

    This is a pure breed forum and Australasian Bosdogs are still pending ANKC registration. Please send me a message if you wish to discuss this further,

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    British Bulldog needs a new home

    in General Dog Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Kajtek

    Does anyone know the best contact for British Bulldog rescue ? 

    It's not my dog and I have not seen him. Apparently, the is 1.5 yo, with papers, entire, lives outside, is crate trained, is located in NSW (Sydney / Central Coast area).  

    Please let me know who I can contact to get this guy a decent home. 

    Thank you.

    Then and now, how we improved them

    in General Dog Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Kajtek

    4 hours ago, JRG said:

    So who is responsible?

    The groups that cannot deny some responsibility are the Breed Clubs who, by definition are the "guardians of the breed" and judges who should be knowledgable about the breeds they judge.  BUT it requires great inner fortitude to go against the fashion of the day, so no one group can escape all responsibility.  As TSD says variation is an inbuilt natural part of genetic inheritance.  Add to this the personal preferences of the individual; breeder.  I confess that I breed for what I like for example dark eyes and you will rarely see a pup of my breeding with lighter eyes BUT I might forgive them shorter ears to achieve that.  TSD has other priorities so her dogs do not necessarily look the same as mine and knowledgeable people can recognise different kennels by their offspring.  People will say to me "I can recognise one of your dogs anywhere" So what if, 40 years ago,  I had decided that I like  "bandy legs" for example?

    Opening the stud book will not solve the problem because people will still  breed what they like to see be it bandy legs or squashed faces, and what I might consider to be undesirable others might applaud.

    Ok this is about my 5th attempt to write something that makes sense :-(  I have read all the responses and it tears my heart apart.

     

    Regardless of breed:

    It is NOT OK to breed dogs with slits for nostrils.

    It is NOT OK to breed dogs that have elongated palates that makes them puke after each meal.

    It is NOT OK to breed dogs with hereditary heart failure and other health issues.

    It is NOT OK to breed dogs that cannot work, walk, live because of the breeder's preferences.

    It is NOT OK!

     

    I am leaving DOL - the pure breed forum.  No great loss I know - it's only been ten years of minor contributions. 

    Thank you to all the wonderful people who have helped me become a better dog owner.

    Special thanks to those who have supported me when I lost my beloved Kajtek.

    If you need funds for rescue, please contact Troy who will release my email to you.

    I will be happy to help.

     

    Thank you and do good.

     

    Anna

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    Sensitive tummy

    in Health / Nutrition / Grooming

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    On 6/21/2017 at 7:54 PM, kwirky said:

    Our Murphy (3 yr golden retriever) has always had a sensitive tummy which usually involves loose stool. We have tried him on a variety of things over the years - raw, single protein source etc with minimal success overall.

     

    Has anyone had any experience with this and what has worked?

     

    Thanks ☺

    Two things to try. (I assume he has seen the vet, you are worming him regularly and there are no health concerns.)

    1) Frontier pets food https://frontierpets.com.au/. Absolute magic for my dogs (poos are A+).  It may also work for your dog

    2) Charcoal tablets or treats.  

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    Then and now, how we improved them

    in General Dog Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Kajtek

    20 hours ago, ~Anne~ said:

    My days of owning pugs are over though. I've had a 44 year love affair with the breed and I don't regret it. They're fantastic little things. 

    I am not ready to give up on BBs just yet,

     

    If anyone here knows a breeder with "working type" rather than show BBs, please, please let me know.

    I will be looking for another child (yes, I know) in not too distant future.

    Thank you.

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    Then and now, how we improved them

    in General Dog Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Kajtek

    48 minutes ago, ~Anne~ said:

    The simple fact the breed has a flattened face means it has faulty breathing. I used to write extensively about this on here. It's progressively become flatter. The flatter face shape. The shorter legs. Slits for nostrils. It's all really sad. I was actually even banned from discussing pugs and brachephlic syndrome on here for some time. 

     

    I could not agree more Anne

    I proudly parent an old show BB. He was a champion when young and I think he is well bred for what he is.

    Love him to bits but the price he pays for his "good" looks....oh boy :-(

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    Chewing on books

    in General Dog Discussion

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    If pup is free range and going to chew then put it in a safe area ,puppy pens are great for this period 

    Yes.... but every item chewed is making wonderful memories. 

    HonBun chewed my antique chest box as a puppy. She is almost 11 now and I look at the chest corner then I look at her and go awwwww...

    Beautiful memories of puppy-hood.

    Enjoy

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    Training help, moves away/shuts down (was: Help with resource guarding please)

    in Training / Obedience / Dog Sports

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    20 hours ago, jemappelle said:

    ...but he isn't seeking them out to harass them or anything.  

    No he is not. He is making sure that he has access to all the goodies you offer.

    Think of it his way..."I like new digs. I like food. I like new human. Gotta sort out the competition so I can stay here forever"

    I think the trick is to convince him that he can have a good life WITH the competition.

     

    I adopted Mr Pipin ~2 years ago. He is an old ex breeding bully (my avatar). After a few days here he attacked my other bully HonBun when she was next to the fridge (ie food source).  This was not a gentle "I am the boss" situation. Fortunately HonBun is smart and calm and no blood was drawn. This happened 3 times. Each time Pipin and I had "words" about his behaviour. He was told he was a very bad dog, shown total disapproval/ignored and put in a room to calm down.  

    It took time and vigilance but two months after the last incident Pipin and HonBun became BFF :-) 

     

    IMHO, maybe you need to let him know that it's not ok to lash out at cats when he has a treat. If he obliges, there are more wonderful treats rewarding his good behaviour. In my experience, consistent message and time is all it takes to have a nice, calm household.

     

     

     

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    Are duck necks ok?

    in General Dog Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Kajtek

    HonBun (my bully) usually gets chicken necks as part of her dental hygiene treatment. I got some frozen duck necks today and I presume it's ok to use duck necks.

    Please let me know if there is an issue.

    Can I retrain a retired stud dog not to mark?

    in General Dog Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Kajtek

    Very interesting topic. Thank you @jemappelle.

    Yes, I believe it can be done.

     

    Pipin, my retired stud muffin, is an entire 8+ BB who never lived indoors.

    It took me about a month to convince him that his marking place and toilet was outside.

     

    He is almost perfect with these exceptions:

    a) Mum's bed just had to be peed on once to claim it and to tell HonBun 'the truth' about ownership (He and I had a few words about this enterprising approach to my bed)

    b) We are out and he needs to go. He does not seem to have the concept of holding. That's ok... we now have pee pads in the laundry and he uses them when the doors are locked.

     

    IMHO, patience, training, praises/treats are the key.

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    I Love My ~breed~ But One Day I Want To Get A ~different Breed~ (inser

    in General Dog Discussion

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    On 4/17/2017 at 5:06 PM, karen15 said:

    I went from a staffy to a westie :) the westie is everything I could have wanted in a dog, so would definitely recommend them as a consideration Kajtek. I like a solid square dog and he certainly fits the bill. Boston's would have been an option too :) never thought I'd own a white fluffy but he's a terrier through and through. Very gutsy little dog and not afraid to give people the whatfor when they breach his definition of appropriate. Had a guy at Christmas very apologetic after he got a plane stuck on our roof. Gave him a major telling off for daring to touch mums house!

    Gutsy westie....mmmhmmm... maybe that's the way to go. I love a dog with its own personality, point of view on life, guts, etc.

     

    BTW, today, I have discovered what I think is a melanoma growth on my baby HonBun (11 YO bulldog). We've been to see Angus and the biopsy has been taken, Hoping for a good outcome next week.

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