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There is anecdotal evidence that shows that dogs who are desexed young can become "leggier" - basically the long bones' growth plates close later than entire dogs. My own male dogs I didn't have desexed at all (both now gone to the Bridge) - but all my rescue foster pups are done before rehoming, which means that they are quite young when done. My entire males were definitely big sooks, and trained enough that testosterone never became a factor when they were out in public - but at home we kept them separate because the older boy didn't take kindly to another entire male "on his patch" - the younger boy never had those tendencies - a very laid back and placid lad - all 47kg's of him... *grin* T.

Gotta love the fact that a dog can most likely find fun under any circumstances... *grin* T.

Has she discussed price with the people at the park that want a pup? They may change their minds if they have to part with real money... T.

Bee or wasp sting? Spider bite? Ant bite? Allergic reaction to some bush with spikes that she may have stuck her face under? I hope she feels better after the Phenergan... poor baby! T.

I have 2 three seater lounges... one for me, and one for the dogs... they don't sit on mine unless my Mum is here and she tries to steal theirs... T.

Luki's colouring is almost exactly the same as my Lab girl Trouble... he's a handsome bugger, isn't he? T.

I bet this one was asking you for a kiss too? Love it! T.

My Labrador can completely devour a whole raw lamb shank in about 5 minutes - bones and all... What kind of dog is Riley? T.

*giggle* Poor puppy! T.

My Labrador girl didn't cope too well with the pain factor after her desexing - my vet gave me some pain meds for her which worked a treat for the first couple of days, and then she was fine... T.

Hahaha! I've had fosters that lie like that when they are straight! I'll have what Tilly's on thanks... *grin* T.

I'd really love to know some of your blending tricks nikvds... but I only have Paint Shop Pro 9... errr! T.

I'm lucky to have dogs with Teflon fur - all the muck drops off as soon as it's dry... T.

its not my puppy if thats what your getting at.... Thanks for clarifying - seeing how the other thread has been tootling along... *grin* T.

The pup in question wouldn't be a blue Stafford by any chance? T.

What's the harm in having Poppy checked over by the vet? At least you will have a definitive answer to your original question that way. Honestly, my vets complain that they only ever see me when something really serious has happened with my dogs - but they are also perfectly happy to listen to my description of symptoms over the phone and either advise me on the course of action, or if I really need to bring the dog in for a proper looking over... maybe you could at least ring your vet about Poppy's leg? T.

Look for the Chuckit rubber tennis balls - the only thing my Lab girl hasn't been able to kill to date. They are about $19 a pair, but well worth it. T.

I used to board my girl at my vet when she was in season - my boy didn't do kennels very well the big sook... T.

Black and Gold freezer bags - any cheap supermarket brand will do. I double bag the messy stuff. T.

I'd be more worried about if/when Gussy decides she's bigger than Myrtie and gives her one with claws extended... errr! T.

I'd agree with this advice... until then, you can make yourself the bees knees with your new pup at home in a controlled environment. Another word of advice - be choosy about the obedience club you go to too - some of them aren't exactly perfectly run either. T.

Why is it that some people bring their dog to a park and then expect others who are already there to stop what they are doing just to accommodate the new person's "needs"? You took Mindy away from the situation - the other dog kept coming to play. Sounds to me that the other pup's owner needs a lesson in dog park ettiquette. If she didn't want her dog to keep approaching yours, then she should have popped it back on lead until Mindy wasn't at the park... you were there first, and Mindy wasn't hurting anyone. T.

Here are a couple of my offerings... My 2 girls are the Lab and the black one This was with my first ever foster pup - 3-way snuggles... This was with my second foster pup - he loved snuggling up to everyone and everything, but Trouble was his special snuggletime girl... My girls will snuggle any foster pup if it means they get a share of the heater... *grin* T.

... and then there is the fact that if media are thinking of running a story about a dog attack, they have been known to steer the victim/eyewitness to state that the attacker is/was a pitbull type. Makes for better copy, and supports the BSL argument. ANY larger breed dog can inflict a lot of damage if attacking a child or another dog - and anyone attempting to wade into a fight involving larger breed dogs can and usually does get hurt. I own a Rotti/Pittie - and in her 11 years only one person has picked that she has Rotti in her mix... NONE has picked Pittie, Staffy, or Bull breed as the other part of the mix. She is not DA or in the slightest way nasty with anyone or anything. Most people think she is a Lab cross, and I don't disabuse them of that notion... *grin* T.

Awesome save... and awesome rehome... you be da bomb k9angel!! T.