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Any breed that has some guarding instinct will require you to train it to know right from wrong , that doesnt equate to socializing it as a dog with a tendancy to be aloof wont want to meet every Tom,Dick & Harry thats not how they work . Some breeds due to there guarding aspect dont want to share with other dogs as you may want . I think you need to seriously decide what you really want from this dog & what will best fit into the already established household ,the humans in the house & there ability to control said dog & expectations & how much work you want to put in time ensuring its brain is stimulated well in job mode & pet mode .Guards dogs dont just laze around they need there outlet just as much . If you want guarding then you need to accept what comes with that & and if the GSD or Rotti intimidate you a dog in guard mode will probably freak you this will be important in your ability to control a dog . German wirehaired Pointers are good alert dogs & very loyal to there humans . The biggest factor is most crimes these days dont get fazed with dogs especially the routine dog that charges to the fence & can be wacked with a 4x2 or eat what is thrown to them to be baited . I had a GSD who was one off the few that actually did his guarding correctly & we had a dog handler from the Army who was scared off him because he worked correctly ,as he said a lost art to witness a dog safe guard itself & leave the human second guessing what its plan was .

I groomed a BRT lovely dog with a very savvy owner who respected what he was. I have watched BRT at shows be feral whether breeding or lack off owner respect in setting up the dog for success i dont know . There coat is work even if you wish to keep it short it took me as a professional 3 hrs to do a pet length groom aka Beach length . A giant Schnauzer may be a more practical choice out off the 2 . A giant breed is only as fun as the effort put in , i have boarded a few Newfs & groomed them who are just trainwrecks that the owners cant enjoy as they never too k teaching them manners as pup seriously . I have over the years helped show Newfs & well trained are lovely but yes there size is a massive factor not only for home life even too the car one owns,they need regular brushing & the collect will collecet everything & anything in the bush . Bullmastiffs we have boarded & they have all been gems,lived a good age ,fit in there senior years & they where all family dogs . Loving breeds & what is reality is very easy to narrow down a breed doesnt want you as an owner because you love it ,the breed wants you as an owner because you respect it for all the pros/cons that come with them Strangely enough i would sooner walk into a yard witha Mastiff than a Rough Collie meet to many nippy ones & wouldnt trust them .

There listed on the breeders list so just contact them yourself

To be recognized by MDBA they had to change names for there foundation registry .

Whilst they dont bark there yodelling can wake the dead ,that is next level noise

Testing is very available in Australia . As to whom may sell it will be a case off just contacting everyone but given the breed is easily homed here exporting is generally not considered for pet homes plus on not where where Cavies stand on the snub nosed breed flying issue

Sadly many are great at business i wouldnt base my decision on a breeder on this .

As someone who is heavily involved in breeds where colour variety is norm & handling Labs Colour absolutely can have different temperaments . I prefer yellows then Black & then Choc

Maybe look into Prime100 air dried I personally hate foods where the catch cry line is If you feed this your vet bills will disappear . Diet is such a personal thing with lots of factors . I couldnt feed this too one of my dogs

I would first research what restrictions the retirement villages currently have on sizes etc etc in the area . We have had to help rehome 2 dogs this year as they didnt meet the village rules or set up . Before anyone says Crap owners these 2 homes where amazing owners & they needed to go into a suitable retirement set up for there future ,the ones they could enjoy living at had dog size restrictions & serious barking rules .The owners did the right thing even though it broke there hearts & the dogs had to go through significant change . I will say both owners said they wished they thought about retirement home restrictions earlier . So keep in mind if planning to take everywhere it may not do well when left alone . I would say once you have an idea off potential restrictions then look at what will suit the criteria

We use Healthier brand its tinned powder so you just make it up as needed when we bottle feed babies . Fab product .Most health food shops sell it or buy online . Goats milk can be seasonal & at times hard to source even long life & more so when covid hit . Chemist warehouse do a powder goats milk but it didnt agree with our pups .

Unless there IATA approved they cant be used as flying crate.

Any idiot can train a a dog to be blunt . The issue is most people cant be bothered to put the time in,pick a breed that will never suit there lifestyle or people arent honest about how time poor they are or honest about how much they want to spend with the dog each day so the dog misses out . ACD can be great dogs they can also be a pain in the arse when not trained,not given quality mental enrichment & dont thrive sitting in the backyard looking at the fences all day ,can become yappy,nippy(breed trait as its part of there job& if not given the training & outlet becomes bad anners) . So the biggest question is you promised a dog what promise is the daughter & yourself making too the dog 7 days a week ,find the right answer & then find the right breed & keep mind long term ,training never stops & age stages require new boundries & manners spend in 4/5 yrs time what is daughters plan & your s ?

First off your dog is hurting others ,his behaviour can have a lasting effort on the poor dog being pinned and growled at and your dogs behaviour is escalating and will result in heart ache for another dog . Dog parks are not fun nor do they teach social skills there generally an easy option for the owner to let there dogs run feral without much effort and they go home . You have a bunch off over stimulated dogs whose owners do nothing until it gets bad . I would be giving the park a Miss and doing activities that come with rules and teach acceptable life skills . It may well be the herding side coming through but a dog not taught the boundaries will become a nightmare moving forward . Time for training and management

Papers mean so many things to breeders . Are they an ANKC /Dogs Australia breeder ,MDBA or one off the other registeries. As for stud work just buying a pup & saying hey he has testicles is far more than that . These things should haave been discussed with your breeder who may have considered the choice off pup differently . Where parents tested ? Is pup clear by parentage for certain issues? Why did this pup get selected ? Does it represent the breed well at this stage. Is its mouth good,construction good And who will do the stud work ??As a stud dog owner its not a case of the birds & the bees just happen ,some dogs need manual work & thats your job as part of your stud fee unless you pay for a stud master at your own expense .

If its stones it needs dealing with sooner than later ,remember whilst your nervous this isnt fun for the dog Get the ball rolling on what it may be & just deal with from there including diet assessment if stones . Whether it is worse case or simple case the knowing will give you a path moving forward

As a dog groomer im going to just say it our worst clients are Hair dressers for knots & the likes . The mobile dogwash world is very competitive . So research the area you want to cover . Understand the council rules for parking your vehicle & trailer on the road ,verge also factor in the noise that your dryers will make in areas & with the council Look at the local area as to how easy it will be to park,reverse & the vehicle you plan to use What is your plan for rescheduling in extreme heat & winter storms Ie Your daily schedule at some times off the year will have to be very flexible . Will your trailer or van be air con set up or using the wheel out & in bath option . Many mobile dog washes are having to drastically review there prices with the petrol costs so if your area has a few DIY bath options that are cheaper people do use them . A number off grooming salons offer bath only so factor that into your research . If your on your local Facebook community groups pay attention to Dog wash posts What are your animal handling skills like .Keep in mind dogs dont just walk in the bath that often it comes with drama,tantrums,nervous,snappy so safety set up a must whether in trailer or just in a bath wheeled out on front lawn Will you be a big or small dog person ? Dog grooming means your a dog groomer ,mobile dogwash is exactly that just wash some do nails etc etc so decide also what services you can offer or not offer Are you capable off getting a stubborn dont want a bath dog in ? Do you have back /shoulder issues as this job is hardwork on the body . It can also be a great career BUT its not easy ,its not always fun having awesome animal handling skills goes a long way for your own safety & doing hands on courses on how to bath correctly ,when to say no to a coat so matted bathing will cause even more issues underneath . Its not an easy career bathing or grooming & you del with alot of dogs with behavioural issues,challenges & no life skills taught what so ever Do your area research wisely some have winter jobs to make up for the lower income .

if spaying watch out for spay coats

I’ve owned 5 ES . Focus on independence games ,ES can be very needy and barkers if not set up for success . Grooming is a life skill mastered when still a pup

Normal but also failure of management and yes that sounds harsh . You have a 6 yr old dog that’s lived a single life off doing what it wants with no disruptions or expectations,a dog that you deem lovely . Failure to manage can lead to issues though so normal can change bigtime . Pup comes in instantly expected to share ,interact and have its life changed bigtime and in an instant you take the puppies side and discipline the older dog for dealing with the unknown. Not every dog wants company, not every dog knows how to live with company and not every dog got the memo that all should be perfect according to there human. Puppy comes in invading there space,grabs,pulls and annoys and older dog is just expected to suck it up love it .It’s a major life change for most dogs who have been single spoilt dogs . Rarely does this work straight away . Older dog needs it’s space and time out . Dog also most likely has been giving warnings that humans aren’t taking serious so has disciplined or reacted to pup . Older dog then gets told off . So moving forward older dog needs a safe zone ,pup needs a pup zone and building a relationship needs to be done slowly. Respecting a dogs reaction is important . Turfing outside to get on with is irresponsible.

Pin & comb is fine its more about technique. You need to layer/line brush & most will use a good soft clicker brush & always spraying the coat before brushing as it goes static & crazy .(water & light conditioner ) You can absolutely use an undercoat rake BUT if the technique is wrong you will still get matts . Your pup is most likely starting coat change & seasonal weather change & if spayed a coat change there too . In the perfect world look at cylinder dryers on ebay approx $90 ish dollars & they are great for fluffing out coated breeds & assisting in dead coat removal

As Rebanne said phone the vet many dont stock Lepto vaccine anyway ,it ise to be given as part of C7 in the past but times change as do the products ,no different to the various options for parvo etc . I also believe the vaccine covers certain areas so are different

Its a vaccine side effects can happen ,how bad or not at all is how long is a piece off string question. Most dont vaccinate for it unless its a high risk situation or required . Depends if your talking about the vaccine here or overseas

Basically it depends if its a registered breeder or a breeder with a bin number . It depends whether they health test or not .This again comes down to what kind of breeder they are,what org they may/may not belong too Ideally during the conversations you should have already had these questions should have been asked before heading to the meet n greet stage . Contracts most breeders have one what it covers is personal . Any dog needs to be council registered the rest is based on your intentions ,Ie you dont have to be dogsQLD registered if its just a pet but again if your breeder is savvy they will answer all these questions.

The old girl will be in pain with the issues so I gather she is on some form off pain relief . This is a massive change for an old dog something that may work or something that could be distressing . It comes down to how the dog copes in a new home,how the dog may cope with strangers taking care and whether the dog copes being alone for soo many hrs . Maybe do a trial run on a weekend when your home to see how the dog goes . Relying on neighbours to deal with a senior dog is not an option I would place on someone especially if a large old dog is mobility impaired and needs some help