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I would suggest looking for a Bowen therapist or even trigger point treatment . Dogs with arthritis can experience nerve pain as a result and chew spots to relive the pain or just end up tingly .Ven using rock tape or the problem areas will help diet can plain abig part ,grain free isn't the be all end all ,the dog may still be reactive to the main source of the bikkie .That may mean chicken,fish etc etc . Some find using an antihistamine a great help etc etc .Wandering Jew is a nightmare . So it depends what is being feed including any and all treats. Also the protein level etc etc . There are options out there

For an average vet that seems cheap . Changes in the vet industry last year meant doing refills isn't as easy as before . Mind you i would be more interested to know what there doing about minimizing hot spots ,what are the feeding or trying to do to minimize the risk ??

Taping is easy ,the chiro can tell you the problem area

We use Tumeric ,have found that works better. Also consider using rock tape/KT tape on the problem area ,i have used with a dog & it was a great part of his healing programme ,

Scanners are so cheap to buy any breeder should own one ,even pet owners could get one . When puppy owners come out to us to look at the pups the puppy selected is scanned & chip number placed on there puppy receipt,when pups finally leave pup is rescanned to ensure it matches there paperwork . The biggest issue is people just not scanning the whole body,i know some states listed the required areas for animal to be scanned & if people only follow the diagram its no surprise chips are missed ,it takes no time to scan all over .Yes some are faulty & owners simply need to pop into the vets & get the chip checked yearly & noted where it is located

Are you feeding what the breeder suggested ,is pup being given a good time out period from the kids so it can nap,eat and drink,some pups can become so busy they forget some simple things or get so worn out there to tired to do things

There is the flip side many people send emails that go to junk mail .Many people use weird hotmail/gmail addresses that go straight to junk we are very cautious opening them & i can tell you many use strange headings. We like many also had issues with bigpond being out last year & didn't receive emails . Phone them

Qantas has weekend restrictions so check before you book ,Virgin you have to book & pay for the dog at the time of booking .Virgin is most likely cheaper at present as Qantas upped there prices last year.Just book a hire crate & all easy

I think humans often read more into and expect things from dogs . Minis are companion animals people dogs ,love to be touched another that doesn't fit into that category won't enjoy cuddles . Its interesting when people come out to look at pups you get those who let the pups come up to them and others who think if they make them cuddle them they will pick them and love them more . One thing I have noticed more and more at dog shows with the general public is the trend to want to hug dogs or parents saying give it a hug ,why god only knows . I have a breed that has a circle around him ,don't invade his personal space he is cuddly when he wants to be other times he is my watchman ,always aware of where I am .That is the breed I don't believe all dogs are cuddly and I think humans often want to make dogs into something there not and feel if the dog isn't it's a let down,Each breed has its ways of interacting but many a human often don't accept it . As a human I don't enjoy cuddles

Cairns are fab with kids never read any info saying they aren't ,one of the most popular breeds in junior handlers

Border terriers are already promoted in Perth ,they where shown often in the past just not now . If you want show quality you will need to look East but im fairly certain all are very careful where there breeding stock goes & if they send show quality will expect it to be shown . I would suggest still heading down to shows to see the hand stripped breeds because as a groomer i can tell you now many people don't do the work on the easiest of coats & if you want to show then pet work compared to show work is not a easy job as rolling the coat needs to be done correctly & the seasons play havoc with coats ,it is work so best not to under estimate the work ,pet coats can get away with less effort

Borders whilst great dogs do need coat work ,she will need to work on the coat weekly as I gather going to the groomers is not an option . They are a stubborn breed BUT do learn ,friend has two that excel in tracking . I would suggest getting a Border Terrier from the east . As to working Springers we board a fee and there not for the faint hearted ,the ones with owners dedicated to there needs awesome ,the ones who brought them as they have less coat than the showlines a disaster . like the border terrier with coat I would also look at a Cairn terrier awesome little dogs ,great with kids and can see them in Perth . A visit to a dog show would be a good thing Also Schipperke could work ,they don't have the looks everyone likes but great hardy dogs

Its trial & error when it comes to supplements .i have used some with no difference at all,some have not agreed with my dogs & others fine. We use bowen massage ,red light treatment ,Equissage hand massage & rock tape . I will also use pain relief like someone else also mentioned i prefer quality time & if that means a shorter life in the older years i have no issues accepting that. My current dog nearly 14 started meloxicam last year ,originally only got it 3 times a week minimum dose ,this year it is now daily but well below the minimum dose he has all his life received massage etc etc . There are also some great dog liniments that can be rubbed on sore areas

To be honest you would expect that ,the dogs are there own company 24/7 & i presume she is getting another dog to be a friend for the other one . What it comes down to is each dog deserves time & effort which she will need to manage anyway as the older Lab is going to get older & the younger one will require more effort & more time to keep its brain active so it needs individual time which is very easy as it can't go on the longer walks the older dog would do(i presume she walks them ) So the pup will need to be happy to stay home on its own whilst the older dog sticks to its normal & the older dog will want time out from the puppy anyway ,easy going doesn't mean a match & some dogs can be to laid back & get bullied so she needs to watch how the older dog deals with the pup but im a firm believer anyway on older dogs deserve time out & peace & quiet & the youngsters need to learn to be independent & happy to play outside on there own Most people get two because it makes life easier for them & they feel less guilty that there on there own so she needs to be more interesting than the other dog . Also depends what the other dog did that makes her say it bonded more with that dog & not her,depends on the kind of relationship she has with the current dog .

I'm surprised that the breeder didn't sell with a sales agreement to spay age ,there are very few Mini breeders that don't sell already spayed or with an age frame and refund a spay bond but 2 is a good age

Most will enter both unless they plan to show elsewhere or may have another breed over the specialty season. Im gathering this is in NSW during the Royal Show so many clubs hold two shows to make the travel worthwhile with eastern state guests

Minis aren't stubborn not sure why people say that and certainly don't require a firm hand ,they are people pleasers and respond very well to pleasing there owners naturally the stds are the ones who could be called stubborn but that's generally due to owners getting it wrong in training and under estimating there desire to learn . The 3 sizes are very different any Schnauzer breeder knows that and advises as such ,any companion animal will be different to a working dog ,owners who get it right will have an enjoyable breed. Been involved with Mini s for over 30 yrs ,shown Stds and groomed Giants all very different and rightly so .

The 3 sizes of schnauzers are all very different ,the only common factor is the looks . The minis where originally ratters but now mainly a companion animal that thrives in all dog sports ,easy going ,intelligent and very easy to train . Stds and Giants are working dogs and as such need owners prepared to do the work in the teenage faze and be prepared to keep them mentally worked for life . Stds are a good all round dog when it comes to dog sports ,biggest pitfall they are smarter than most owners who don't give them the respect they deserve ,devoted to there family,great guard dogs and loyal to the end . Giants again very much a working dog having been used in police and military. bright and again great learners . The biggest pitfall most std /giant owners make is thinking there getting a mini in another size ,this is not true .If your happy to own a Rotti,Dobe ,GSD then a std / Giant could be a great match ,if those breeds are not something you would want then maybe not the size for you mainly due to that working background. Obviously any breed needs training some just require more effort to enjoy living with i would own a Giant over a Std

Not sure where in Vic your located but there is a big show weekend coming up soon at Bulla ,I would imagine you could see all 3 breeds and I would imagine one of the top Lagotto breeders fromSydney could be there

Setter compete regularly in Obedience & can do very well . There is no height standard for Irish Setters & they are still a heavy dog to lift for example so if weight & ease is a major part then certainly there are other gundog breeds . As mentioned Nova's who do very well in all dog sports ,still have coat but not a major amount

You could also look at the Portuguese Water dog

We just stalk them with the camera (good lense).A puppy being natural is so much nicer

The vet will give you a card otherwise tell the vet you want the microchip number placed on the print out ,vets should be checking the chip regular anyway to make sure it's working

I guess this is a good exercise in what you would do as a breeder ? First off no animal is guaranteed to be suitable for breeding . I gather as you brought with the intention of breeding you did a lot of homework as to why this breeder had the dogs you wanted and you ensured all health testing was for the breed done. As a future breeder you would now that even the best hip /elbow scores is a tool no guarantee that they won't produce it so without knowing the history of said parents it's hard to say . Cruciate can be breed or created issue you would also know using the word hereditary is not true and generally a word a crappy vet say. What to do ,your breeder has offered you an option that you have declined . As a future breeder this is a con of breeding but again I'm sure you have educated yourself in what can go wrong in breeding and it's not always success even with the best efforts . Hard to say without knowing the breed and even what registry it's with if from the state control as you would already be a member you would be aware of the process and what the state body deals with . As to whether your breeder said that well I often find there is two sides to the story . As to an expensive puppy money should mean nothing especially if you where planning to be an ethical breeder ,purchasing a pup is not about cheap or expensive,breeding is an expensive hobby . As mentioned many factors to consider ,was the breeder given the option of a second opinion for the issues ? Has the elbow issues been verified by one of the main readers ? What grading where the cruciate wad ? Generally breeders sell with a puppy sales contract outlining there process,as mentioned insurance should cover a lot if you took it out on your expensive puppy . If you want money back then it will be small claims court

The breed was established here but I don't think anyone has continued with them .They where shown regularly . There not exotic there a breed of dog and you don't base your decision on who will buy puppies . its either a breed you are committed to owning no matter what the outcome or your not ,if you plan to keep breeding them then you will need to bring semen in or new dogs in over long term or simply breed the two for multi litters and stop , i would suggest that the costs to bring them in will be much more buy then .