Dogsfevr

So you have no clue but the good old I read literature on every breed when you respond and I lived near someone answer . Knew that would be the reply lol

So whats your claim to fame in the Goldie world ?

First off your career path doesn’t give you brownie points nor mean a breeder will fall over themselves to sell too you . infact some off they worse puppy farmers are vets and vet nurses . Often people in this field from experience come across during enquiries as no it alls and feel there knowledge is above and beyond . So what you need to appreciate in language translate a family pet for maybe showing and breeding send red flags especially when the litter aspect is more a guarantee than showing . You want a perfect dog on mains to bred but most likely not show . The Goldie people are very careful these days as every crap breeder who breeds gives the breed a bad name with issues . As you would know from your career path there is no guarantee a pup turns out to be a suitable breeding animal . Whether that’s because it doesn’t grow into its potential,hip n elbow scores aren’t low enough ,eye test shows up star cataracts . Have you joined the Golden Retriever club in your state ?Have you been to shows .Are you a dogsNSW member .Have you started understanding the process for the breeders exam . What lines do you like ,whose dogs have impressed you . Generally pleas like this means ive contacted everyone just for a breeding bitch but not really researched whose dogs one likes,the health behind them and the support that breeder will give. Go to shows attend the Goldie champ shows ,see whose dogs you like and build a relationship from there and that way you will learn the lines off the dogs especially when it comes to stud dogs . When it comes to a stud dog that process will be no easier unless you pick the easy route .

Depends what you call a lot of hair B. Ollie’s and Aussies need weekly brushing ,brushing means owner committed to training grooming manners from day 1 . We board a number off awesome Blue Heelers BUT they are full on and need that brain worked and do find they can be vocal if frustrated Having said that these breeds are known for using there voice on the job so setting the boundaries and giving them the mental brain challenges is not for owners who aren’t life long committed but above all all weather committed . The kids don’t sound like there on the same level so as mentioned this dog is your adult life choice .

Common sense not every pup born is show potential not every pup born is breeding potential . These issues can be noted at 8 weeks whether ear set,tail carriage,mismark colours ,height etc etc and breeding DNA results . Only an idiot would encourage someone to show a obvious pet and waste good money doing so and it also reflects on the ethics off a breeder to send someone in the ring with such a poor examp,e lacking breed standard qualities . LR doesn’t suggest anything . A breeder who sells everything on mains is no better if going down that thought process. Some stud agreements are based on conditions.that is the business off those parties . 99% off our pups go on LR as that’s what the owners want . Encouraging someone to show means sending them in the ring with a worthy example not just a dog . If I wouldn’t show it why should a pet owner . limited can be upgraded.

Has Penny thyroid levels been checked

Looking at your list it sounds like you really don’t now what you want . showline Border Collies aren’t less energy and will need daily stimulation Golden Retreivers daily stimulation. Poodles come with the grooming costs you don’t want . Havanese will have grooming expenses if you aren’t prepared to brush . The Papillon I know are either spooks or very active,live life dogs that thrive in agility ,obedience,tracking,scent and trick training which equates too dog with a passion to learn . As to cuddly the dog decides that in the end and how pushy the owners are in there expectations for snuggles . Barking in the end is the owners whilst some breeds can be more vocal the owners decide where the boundaries sit . Goldies and BC can be vocal . Cavies can be whiners . Poodles yappy . Walking offleash will only be as good as the effort you put in and walking onleash is a life skill for the dog especially into its seniors years so onleash walks are very important and something the humans need to commit too ,there only as boring as you make it and offleash parks often teach lots off bad manners,habits and injuries too dogs . There more like the lazy owners option for I sit here whilst dog runs around feral or gets bullied . Training is about the leash .

Could be seizures and just coincidence she was outside .

The pack dynamics will change again . The saying 2 is company 3 is a crowd is something all family members need to be prepared to manage . Any issues here it was the girls . We are a big multi pack household with land and management

My questions would be more based on expectations off the dog and how the apartment is set up aka will dog have access to grass or required to hang on for network or indoor doggy loo used. Is apartment first floor or is apartment fenced well if balcony’s are there . Older dogs can sometimes struggle with such a drastic life style change depending on your set up just something to factor into the pros and cons off dog expectations and older v younger in training a pup and retraining an older dog Whippets are fabulous jumpers .

One word off advice .Be mindful off the other dogs when your BC has seizures especially if no one is home. In some cases other dogs have been known to pack on the seizuring animal due to panic & fear .

In the USA you can absolutely buy flea/tick and worming stuff over the counter or online . You don’t need a vet script.

We operate boarding kennels and don’t treat our dogs. I show dogs and never had an issue . Only time I tick treated was when I flew to NSW as I was in an area that can have paralysis ticks . We don’t treat for the just incase ,live opposite bush . Obviously one has to access risks ,given your dog has health issues that is an added risk We no longer heartworm either as where happy with the risk ration here stopped over 20 yrs ago when all the products started changing . In the good old days easy once a day tablet .

Thyroid issues can also cause seizures .Did the vet test for this as thyroid can also cause noise sensitivity. Whilst hemp is great seizure medication can be a life changer for dogs on low dose . Also not proven but a few off our clients feed multi meals to there seizure dogs to minimise food excitement. Accessing diet ,meds,spot ons etc etc

99% I clip out paws with my own and salon dogs but you need to be confident and know your blade .

The blade clips short more like a #15 . Blades can be brought for the shear magic but cheaper to buy a new clipper ,there not value for money . Wahl Arco is okay for basic uses has a 5 in 1 blade

The blade will cost more than the clippers to replace . It also relies on using clippers comb for lengths not really good . I wouldn’t use them over what you already have .

What budget are you looking at and do you want 5 in 1 blade or interchangeable blades . here and there to more frequent can vary bigtime due to the power off getting through coats. Also factor the cost of an extra battery . I’m talking about wahl,heineger,shernabo proper dog clippers Oz grooming is a good place to look website wise or shop direct in QLD and NSW

Costco apparently have good ones

I won’t use the products but would be very careful with your dogs health issue . I would be doing your own research and risk decision on swapping

is for the dog in the other post with health issues ?

What ,I hope that is a joke . Vet sounds like an idiot for suggesting that route too . Im surprised a kennel would even accept her in this situation due to her condition still needing monitoring and ensuring her boobs are watched . Yes we have had a bitch with it and she still went in the box ,light feeding to make sure she didn’t get mastitis and weaning her early She still got to mother,clean her babies and be involved . Besides the obvious off bringing a bitch back home from kennels to pups ,crazy . And yes where a breeder and run kennels and no way would we take a bitch in this scenario.

Most likely yes . Pup suddenly has you both home so hey let’s play,being home all the time often means owners over look encouraging self amusement,confidence in there own company as they do everything for them . It sounds like pup will be home alone more often so it’s important to set up a dog for home alone success . Walks makes them fitter and gives outside stimulation but it doesn’t make them tired . SCWT are great calm dog

This is when crate training or puppy pen is a blessing . What is the pups day routine ?? You may need to step up your "it" after work especially now WA has had warmer days & cooler nights .. But you need to reestablish the routine sooner than later