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Dobermann? Or Dalmation maybe if the dobe seems like too much dog.

Well said. I'm sure sometimes folks wth smooth Salukis feel the same, as they may feel overlooked for pretty fringes. But I think the difference being that dogs of a different variety, like Smooth and Lnghaired Dachshunds, are not interbred (except for the specific rules around Chihuahuas and Belgian Shepherds) whereas the Cresteds, Salukis etc can have both coat types in the same family, even the same litter. I think Xolos are another breed where the coated ones are not judged separately.

Great photo! The texture of the fur around your snow leopard's eye reminded me so much of the few hares I've met up close!

:rolleyes:

Yes they can be white, but I think it's far from common. Cream you may find availble, but white... Not many in Oz...

Demanding a refund of purchase price, plus interest seems a bit much. Medical expenses yes, but interest? Really? I hope some serious questions are raised about this poor dog's ongoing quality of life...

This Act doesn't provide any sections for the running of pounds or shelters. They would be governed by local council policy.

Is this a hare? Great pics everyone! A great thread to lurk in... :D

So "the staghound was never made up of several breeds" yet was produced by crossing other breeds, with "most success when crossing the greyhound dog over a deerhound bitch". Hmmm. Other trains of thought include borzoi and Irish wolfhounds also being used in crossbreeding for staghound production. Doesn't sound much like they were made up of several breeds... ;) I will still contend that the term staghound is similar in use to the term lurcher or longdog in the UK. A cross bred type, bred for a purpose. That doesn't take away from the great work that these crosses have done, feeding families etc. Great working dogs don't necessarily have to belong to a "breed". A type is a very, very different thing to a breed. Breeds, even those not offered recognition by governing bodies, have studooks, and documented histories. Even hand written histories are vital to actual breeds. To types no. Their "history" is passed largely by word of mouth, which is again a very different, variable and unreliable thing.

You should report the adverse reaction to the APVMA: http://www.apvma.gov.au/use_safely/adverse/veterinary.php

Meea if you spot me wrangling baby borzoi (well not babies I suppose, their first show in Minor!) or their dad make sure you come say hello! We're the only ones entered.

That's all they have been Meea. The name Staghound is the same as the name Pigdog. It describes a type only, a type that it comprised of various breeds, cross bred for a purpose, whether successfully or not.

Hound Group get-together! I'll bring some wine!!

Mmm. Yeah right... believable greyhound information... The Staghound has never been a "breed" but was a "type" formed from crossing several hound breeds to create working hounds suited to particular regions. True to this background the type varied between regions and kennels and has never been consistently bred in a fashion that would qualify as a "breed". The name Staghound has current use as a term used by people largely ignorant of it's original meaning, to describe anything remotely roughcoated that either looks to have some sighthound in it's breeding somwhere, or being used for hunting.

Maybe more like this? http://www.futurefencing.co.nz/Netting_16.aspx It seems to have much narrower spacings, almost vertically rectangular instead of the bigger ones. This one looks good but also looks as if it could be welded and maybe more expensive...: Plus it's in the UK... http://www.mcveighparker.com/mcvp_store/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=351

She'd better be! :p We'll all be wanting to catch up. And get some Tali cuddles of course!!

Still open online, closing 6/2 so still some time left.

You're right. There does seem to be smaller ones which would be great. The one we used to have was more like this one below, so the gaps at head height were invitingly head-sized, and it just went from there really... First the head, then on foot... then another, give it a squiggle, and another squiggle... work it! And... freedom!!! Monsters.

Yes indeed. But if you want to arrive on the Saturday there is an evening show - ACT Hound Club - as well.

It will be interesting to see if they really do stand up to dog treatment...

Congratulations!! :champagne: What a wonderful show career he has had!

If you use deer wire you will likely need chicken wire along the lower part as well. Even though the squares look quite small they are quite easy for dogs to squeeze through and similar in size to standard hingejoint. They will also get stretched if you have bigger dogs that want to try squeezing through - once they've learned how to make some of the rectangles into circular shapes they will keep doing it and getting through. Our borzoi and foster greys we've had stay in hingejoint mesh, but I have had afghans and salukis squeeze through deer wire without a second thought.

There isn't a whole lt to be done unfortunately. They move into our yards simply as they are seeking territory and/or space from other lizards. They are most active on the hottest days, and in the hottest part of days. So sometimes having dogs confined (or of they are naturally crashed out!) helps the relationship. You can either work at making your yard and surrounds less attractive to them, and if that doesn't work or appeal you can make safer zones for them. They will keep moving in if you lve in an area of good habitat, whether your particular yard is good for them or not, as they will be breeding in nearby places then moving out for their own space. Some lizards are beneficial in that they not only reduce snails and slugs etc but will even deter snakes. Big Bluetongues and Shinglebacks won't hesitate to take on browns and tigers. Especailly once the establish their own territory where they want to stay. They will also eat other pests like redback spiders. To make safe zones for them create rockery areas wth crannies they can squeeze into when threatened by dogs, or nice heavy bits of hollow log that give them a safe retreat. These are often best in garden beds a short distance from a good sunbaking spot. So for example you may have a warm, concrete path they can use but can duck into the log etc in a garden bed when a dog comes near. A small drinking water source near the hiding places makes it even more attractive. The other option is to create a safe area outside of your dog area (eg front yard if dogs are out back), and physically move them into that when you find them. This of course relies on you spotting and saving them before the dogs get them. Lizards are easy to handle, bar the Dragons which of course are a bit fast to catch unless injured. But the skink family (including Bluetongues, Cunninghams, Shinglebacks etc) can easily be picked up, one hand firmly at the back of the head and one under the tail. They lack the equipment to do any real damage but have a strong bite - like being pinched in a strong pair of pliers usually... No venom or large piercing teeth though. For anyone loathe to try and pick them up, they can be steered in the direction you want them to go by using a large container - anything from an ice cream container to a garbage bin - in front of them, they will either back up or turn and run from it. If they stop and hiss etc they can be scooped up in the container and carried off. They will unfortunately come to grief sometimes with our dogs. We can work towards minimising it, not only because we hate seeing them suffer, but because there are great benefits to havng them about and they are lovely. edit to add: my dogs get seriously told off if they are caught barking at or chasing a lizard, in the hope that it will make them think twice about taking on a snake. Frogs too but that is because I adore them. I don't know how effective it is but we haven't had a lizard or frog killed for a couple of years, although they seem to think that Chrissy beetle and Bogong moths are still fair game!

Oooo rorymonster, nice list indeed! And pssst... I hate to be pedantic... But does everybody know that the plural of Borzoi is Borzoi? No 's' on the end, just like sheep. ;)

Yes to all above. Plus there is shy and there is reserved. There is a vast world of difference. None of my babies would want to play with boisterous strangers, even though they would be bigger than them! I think your boy could easily be considered quite sensible to stand back and watch when he is smaller!