Dogsfevr

Nope because i own the breed for what it offers . I have never been one to compare my dogs because that isn't fair each one is different & irreplaceable

I don't think it will matter either way but there are plenty of Britt breeders who breed dogs competing very successfully in dog sports so if thats what your wanting then talk with those breeders .They will also be able to assist in selecting a pup that will suit what you are wanting .

Our pups are taught the complete opposite ,penning is for sleeping . Our pups are allowed to follow us around & soon learn this isn't fun & that going off on there own is great & infact we have never had an issue with then placing back in pen if required. Allowing them to experience there new world is a must at this age & afcourse your pup will be needy but its up to you to teach it independence . Our pups have the doggy door or we leave a door open they freely come & go as required & will cheerfully run back inside evry so often to see if where here & then they will go off again or sleep ,if its near there bedtime then in the pen they go but they need to go and use there senses & enjoy life Your pup is totally reliant on you whilst in the pen which is teaching it to be needy & a pen all day is a very boring world . We have also never been into bribery or treats & we don't suggest our puppy owners do that either as it becomes a routine . If the dog has properly diagnosed issues then thats a different ball game but the more you fuss now the bigger issues you will create & the harder you make it the better prepared you must be to win the battle & many people make a simple job very hard . Some pups can be more needy as can some breeds

Your brave having this breed & a 4 ft fence .I would seriously looking at options for keeping it in . We board a number of American Bulldogs & they are big power dogs that will clear a 4 ft fence easily & the more it can view on the other side the more issues you may * i stress you may have As for the kids lock the gate ,what parents let kids that age just go into someone else yard anyway . Your pup is going to be big in no time so you seriously need to address the kids coming in now We're also careful not to take him on street walks on these days as I've been told that walking them as their main exercise will cause them to escape, I don't want him to associate alone time with leaving the house so we play in the backyard for at least an hour instead and do leash training. This isn't true but a bored dog will look to escape a backyard becomes boring very quickly . if pup has had all its jabs then a short walk outside will not make it won't to leave .

We where all first timers once & i think many forget that BUT by the same token i think many of us grew up in an era where breeding was taken more seriously ,we learnt,we talked & we did the hardwork, There are those same people out there & i guess its up to the breeders to source the good & bad . We get aot of stud emails & 99% have no clue at all,don't even now the breed should be health tested,We have a breed highly sort after by pet shops,BYB & cross breeders so we are very strict on who we say yes to & all our puppies are spayed because the sad reality is trusting people in our breed is very hard & we are seeing alot of awful specimens being breed & sold to poor unsuspecting people . If they tick all the boxes sure & yes our dogs have been used but its not on the top of our list to have our dogs used alot just because

Personally i would be flying . All my pups are flown to me & my dogs fly all the time & never had issues,yes issues can happen but the same applies with driving. If they truly want to meet the breeder & make a weekend of it then maybe okay but honestly given the heat if there was a cool day forecast pup would be flown quick & simple

I too wouldn't put my dog through it. But its your decision & something you all have to be happy to live with . Our Grey had very early stages but only lasted 3 months before it spread

Our Grey had the same diagnosis & we opted to let her enjoy her time after discussing with other people & seeing dogs we board with similar procedures. Yes many dogs cope well but we decided it wasn't an option we wished to put her through . She enjoyed a few months of still being a dog before we new it was time

My dogs are frequent flyers & never had issues . Flying is the best option for my dogs & i will do it all the time ,yes things can go wrong but things can go wrong in your home aswell

After a set time i think 25 you can protect your prefix ,never to be used again. International prefixs can also be protected & not used anywhere world wide . Prefix holders can also protest if they feel a new prefix sounds to similar or is spelt very similar often why it isn't simple getting what you want . Our business is our prefix but we had the prefix before our business & decided to use it but if we sell our business the name will not go with it

Actually i think your hypothetical is making more out of a situation than need be. Many people get there first dog to show ,many at that point have no interest in breeding or holding a prefix . There are more important things for me than whether the person phoning has a prefix who is starting out . When people contact us about a show pup then thats where we start ,discussing about breeding comes up after we have decided whether there even committed to showing in the first place . Purchasing a mains dog is more than being a breeder its about doing all the right things before even considering breeding. 99% of people who contact us wanting a showdog don't even bother coming to a show ,often its just a ploy to get main papers ,Our pets are spayed anyway so no drama of people breeding . I have owned/co owned many top showdogs with awesome breeders & i have the same expectations in the way i treat them *& in reward the way they treat me .If people making contact can't show the same basic respect for learning even before they get the breed then we aren't interested in the show aspect.I say learning because our breed isn't wash & wear & it requires a very dedicated owner to do the work & we don't see it as a hardship to make time & see if your committed to it or not after all we won't sell someone something we wouldn't show . Personally i would be more put off by a total novice having a prefix & using that as a means of impressing a breeder

I think the main thing is to have a plan that you aren't reliant on no ones assistance but also have a shared plan if they can help . Have leads ready ,personally during fire evacs we have helped with we only use slip leads for added safety & quickness. Have cat cages ready & even lock cats in one area . First & foremost i would be getting copies of all important documents & either leaving them at work,email to your work email or leaving at a safe friends house . You can make signs saying pets here & what exactly . Horses put details of head gear )phone numbers,names ). Sadly warning & time often don't work in your favour . I tend to agree maybe boarding in safe area if you can find a kennel with spots,maybe ask employees whether they would be happy with crated pets or if you can do work from home for the day . I would hope some bosses use there brains where possible & let staff in a high risk scenario be at home . i do have to say this is when crate trained pets are a blessing as many people will help with dogs that are crated . http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/pets-and-bushfires/

The diet isn't exactly putting on weight food .Just because the others get it doesn't mean it suits this dog .

Some just never do. First i would looking at what is feed * how much is feed. Age of dog activity level Is it skinny or is it long in loin which makes it look skinny Then consider a vet visit maybe

Yes i had results but i also feel in my large breeds it also caused other issues . A good chiro i would happily see & have done so . We used an awesome one many years ago who used a "gentler" method to work backs & the likes but she stopped doing it. The ones we used towards the end i felt struggled with large dogs & trying to fix the issue required to many attempts & soreness .

I gave up on the chiro for bowen but it comes down to how often you go & whether there is an issue & what methods are taken to assist,prevent. I prefer bowen on the large dogs ,if i felt a chiro would help with an issue i would use that option but at this stage found better results with bowen but i do go regularly

I have tried roo on one of my dogs & a total disaster . No meat is perfect its what suits each dog . Roo is easy to come buy

The simple option would be to transfer the dog into joint names . So if either your son or yourself are handling you are both members & both names appear on the papers. As for Junior handlers ( i presume you mean as the handler not the competition just for juniors??)