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You only have to look at some dogs in show condition/show coat to see that they actually seem to think they are the bees knees... strutting around and looking beautiful... they don't seem to mind that it may mean no rough play or running around in the dirt. T.

It's been really yukky and wet the past 2 days... the sun is out today... Maybe Katdogs will be up for a photo session when I get home this arvo? Depends on whether we have decent light and whether Sammy has Katdogs needing a nanna nap or not... lol! T.

Fair? My fosters get plenty of attention when I'm at home - and all of their new families are very impressed that the pups aren't anxious about being left alone... especially at bed time... *grin* The reality is that a lot of adopters will only have the one dog - so if the pup is content with it's own company from the get-go, then it's going to be less of a chore for the new family if they have to leave it alone for any length of time, right? Another reality is that a dog shouldn't have to feel the need for constant companionship... I consider those sorts of dogs to be (mildly) broken. T.

I work fulltime and also foster pups for rescue... it's doable... *grin* T.

Don't forget that he's also built for cuddling... *grin* ... and I reckon he's got an awesome "come, sit" too... T.

You know... I'm still amazed at how many completely normal and well mannered dogs I've seen in pounds over the years I've been involved in rescue... I've come to believe that the rumour that pound dogs have issues is pretty much a fallacy... T.

I got Sammy Christmas cuddles last night... *grin* T.

Maybe the OP has had some people going on at her about getting that pup minimax... and is asking for some other opinions from people who are more informed is all... T.

Do you know anyone at all with decent fencing, no kids, and no other dogs... and who can apply to adopt them? Once they are out of there, the new "owner" can immediately sign them over to you... T.

Mine too... *grin* T.

You could get complete Maltese overload at my friend's house... 15 lovey little dogs all wanting to sit on your lap or just get cuddles in any way they can... T.

It depends on what exactly you are looking for in a canine companion whether you will find it in a pound, shelter, rescue, or a breeder... From your list, I'd say either look in rescue where the dog has been in a foster home for more than 2 weeks and has been exposed to the things you need confirmation on (ie. good with kids)... or look very hard at the industry approved Greyhound rescues (GAP, GSN, etc) - a Greyhound may suit nicely methinks... ... or stick with what you have become comfortable with in regards to breed, and check out some breeders who may have some older (but still youngish) dogs available for pet homes. T.

If you come to Sydney, I can take you to visit my friend... she has 15 pedigreed and beautiful Maltese... and she doesn't need a doorbell... lol! T.

I and thousands like me are quite happy to share our lives with crossbreeds... just as there are thousands of people who prefer the predictability of a pedigreed dog. I'm not against either being bred, and it's nice to be able to have the amazingly broad choice of breeds or breed mixes available, yes? At the moment the loudest voices out there are from the animal rights activists... and really not enough countering voices from the purebred groups. The notion that it's too hard to acquire a pedigreed dog of great breeding, or that if one does get one, that they need to be shown or whatever, is still a very popular notion amongst the general public. So what are the purebreed people doing to quash the claims being made by the activists? T.

I think there may be plenty of people willing to vouch for Yellowgirl as being an awesome home for any older small dog... she is an angel for the oldies... T.

The look on Deedee's face as Bobby is doing his thing is priceless... lol! Awesome save crickets!! Happy Christmas Bobby (and DeeDee) T.

Being roused on for trying to help mummy with the christmas present wrapping... T.

Rotti saliva also has amazing healing properties I found... I swear that it's different to other dog saliva. Whenever I had a cut or graze, if my Rotti licked it, it would heal almost overnight. My current old girl here is part Rotti, and her saliva has the same healing properties. None of the other dogs can heal wounds like she does... I also have a friend who is allergic to Rotti saliva, but not with any other breed's.... so I'm convinced there's something different about it. I remember once when I was attending one of Steve Austin's seminars on handling dangerous dogs, when he brought out his beautiful Rotti boy King, I kinda embarrassed myself by exclaiming "I want a cuddle!"... but I got my cuddle and more... *grin* I think I'm actually a Rotti "tragic"... I really do have a "thing" for them... T.

There were one or two dogs in the lot that looked to be closer to a "pure" breed than most... I still labelled them as crosses, because without papers, one can't really say any dog is of pure descent, right? As for the angles on the pictures - most pound/shelter staff have the luxury of being able to view the animal in question from all angles - so I think we may get some skewed results due to that. T.

Keep an eye on his drinking and peeing... as long as he is doing both with normal regularity, then the occasional fasting won't do him in, OK? If he stops drinking and weeing - straight back to the vet... T.

Awesome news... I bet he's happy to be home with you too! T.

I've had a few Rotti's share my life over the years... and I'd definitely have another one in a flash... best dogs ever! T.

Hopefully it's nothing overly serious, and that he makes a full recovery. T.

Might be worth getting him onto a drip and then seeing if the vet can get a urine sample - just in case... T.

Is there any possibility your boy may have kidney/bladder stones? T.