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I don't think they would have the stats for the FCI and KNVP only because in 2009 there still was only a hand full competing in Belguim and France. There is still so much work to be done with these breed and ensure it doesn't end up in the wrong hands to RUIN and ensure quality is achieved. There is no quality ones here 'yet' in Australia, and still there is the problem of importing with 'fake' pedigree's behind them. People can pay in Belguim for their titles so you if anyone is thinking of getting one, ensure you know someone over in Europe that has been around the rings for many years to ensure there is no 'fake pedigree'. We have working Mals in Oz that have either been imported or their Semen has been that have alot of fakes, this has occured in the last 24 months, this is experienced people not doing thier research with the correct breeders

updated story TWO Australian soldiers have been killed in southern Afghanistan as Taliban insurgents launched a fresh wave of attacks. The Diggers belonged to the Mentoring Task Force and are the first Australians to die in 11 months, bringing the total number of campaign deaths to 13. In total 10 NATO soldiers were killed today. It is the first time since the Vietnam war that two Australian soldiers had died in combat on the same day. Chief of the Defence Force General David Hurley said the two Australian soldiers were serving in the Brisbane-based 2nd combat engineer regiment and part of an Australian forces dismounted patrol operating in the Eastern Province. One soldier was killed at the time of the explosion, while one was medically injured in the explosion but was taken to a nearby hospital. An explosive detection dog also died in the incident. Start of sidebar. Skip to end of sidebar. Related Coverage * Gallery: Australian honour roll * Street attack: War hero slashed End of sidebar. Return to start of sidebar. make news.com.au your homepage The investigation will be initiated to determine the exact details of the incident, Chief Hurley said. It was the soldiers' first tour of Afghanistan. No names were released at today's press conference out of respect for the relatives. "I speak for the entire ADF (Australian Defence Force) and defence community when I tell you I am deeply saddened by the loss of these two brave Australian soldiers," Lt Gen Hurley said. Defence force chief Angus Houston said it was too early for words to provide comfort to the families of the men, but he wanted them to know both were outstanding Australians. "Quietly serving our nation and demonstrating every day the very best of what Aussies pride themselves on displaying to the world - courage, determination, mateship and selfless service." The deaths were a reminder of the constant dangers faced by Australian troops in Afghanistan, Defence Minister John Faulkner said in a statement, which was read out by Defence Personnel Minister Greg Combet. "While all Australians will mourn along with those two families, the immensity of their grief cannot be shared," Senator Faulkner said. "The manner of their deaths from an insidious and indiscriminate improvised explosive device again shows the callous and truly despicable nature of our enemy." We are deeply saddened - Gillard Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard says the nation is saddened by the deaths. The diggers of the 1st Mentoring Task Force are the first Australians to die in 11 months, bringing the total number of campaign deaths to 13. Ms Gillard told ABC Radio in Perth, that Australians would be upset by the deaths. "I think the nation's going to be saddened, I'm obviously saddened by this news and there are going to be some grieving families in our nation today and our heart very much goes out to them." Deadly day in Afghanistan The bloodshed came as Taliban insurgents ramp up bombings and attacks on NATO forces ahead of a major operation in the southern Taliban stronghold of Kandahar that Washington hopes will turn the tide of the war. In the worst incident, five American service members were killed in a roadside bomb blast in eastern Afghanistan, the US command said. Two more US soldiers were killed in separate attacks in the south - one a bombing and the other by small arms fire. A sergeant in the French Foreign Legion was killed by a rocket in Kapisa province northeast of Kabul. Three other Legionnaires were wounded. In addition, an American contractor died in a suicide attack against the police training centre in Kandahar city, the US embassy in Kabul said. The American contractor, who was not identified, and another person were killed when a team of three suicide bombers attacked the gates of the police training centre. Afghan officials said one bomber blew a hole in the outer wall, enabling the other two to rush inside. But they were killed in the gunbattle that followed. According to the icasualties.org website, which keeps track of US and NATO troop deaths in Afghanistan, 245 international coalition troops have been killed in the country this year, 153 of them American. Last year, 520 international troops were killed in Afghanistan; 316 were Americans.

Can't wait for Rudd to get out of the big seat! Queensland's Premier Anna Bligh has confirmed two Australian soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan. NATO has confirmed 10 of its soldiers - seven of them American - were killed in a string of attacks in Afghanistan overnight, the deadliest day for the alliance this year and one of the worst of the conflict. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd earlier declined to confirm whether two Australian soldiers were among the dead, but that was subsequently confirmed by Ms Bligh. The Federal Government will hold a press conference at 10:30am AEST to give more details of what it calls the "operational incident". The ABC understands that the incident involved members of the Mentoring Task Force, which works with Afghan troops, and that next of kin in Australia have already been informed. Ms Bligh told Parliament it is believed one of the dead soldiers is from Queensland. "I think on all sides here today our hearts go out to the families of these two soldiers who have died in the war on terror and the fight for peace," she said. "These two soldiers have made the ultimate sacrifice and it's a very sad day for their families." This morning Mr Rudd declined to comment ahead of the press conference. "For all reports coming out of Afghanistan there are very important and sensitive protocols to adhere to," he said. "That would apply today, as any day." Defence Minister John Faulkner is in Pakistan for talks and this morning's announcement will be made by Defence Science Minister Greg Combet. The press conference will be streamed live at ABC News Online.

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In Afghanistan over night we lost 2 soldiers and a dog. Nothing yet been seen on the news, but it will be up shortly. The families have been informed. My deepest sympathy to the families and members of the unit. RIP

I was asked questions like from one breeder: Where would the pup sleep? What types of fences do i have? Have i owned this breed before? What is my work situation? What is my family situation? What other pets do I own? What were my intentions of the pup? Another breeder said: When you can place your deposit into our account? That was the only question.

So its ok to breed every season with the bitch? PFFF Please RSPCA get a grip... Would rescue groups be happy with their animals at a pet shop? I didn't realise that if you inbred you could inherit problems! Maybe if they just start hitting these BYB's and puppy farms with huge fines they might stop. How about $10k for breeding a animal without being registered and send that money back into our pounds???

These so called breeders sell mature dogs (after 6 litters) that are only given attention during feed or kennel cleaning time would need a lot of time with humans to educate them about the way of life a dog should have, including inside, baths, walkies, kids, training etc.... But we still have in your way of saying a BYB and Puppy farms being run by registered breeders. These breeders do not health test the dogs and will sell every pup on main register, they will also advertise as "show quality" even though the pups are not born or are one week of age, how the heck can you tell if they are show quality when you have no idea how they have developed?? Several different breeds of litters on the ground at one time, and today I saw on one particular breeders site 7 litters of the same breed how can a couple give enough attention to every pup in those litters? Top dollar is being spent on these pups, because the general public are not aware of the health risks involved in every breed.

I have no idea about breed, but CUTE AS....

Something like this Boots

All for education..but if people have it in their heads to breed then they're not going to desex. If you cannot afford to have a dog desexed then you shouldn't own a dog. In the scheme of things desexing isn't a huge expense. So you are telling me that a 70 year old lady that can not afford to desex her dog that she has because there is no one else around can not own a dog because she can not afford to desex because she is on a pension? Desexing is a huge expense in the year 2010, over $200 for the average dog/bitch. That is someone's shopping for the week, rent, petrol, bills.... My house payments have gone up by $500 a month in 5 months. Now explain to me why someone that can not afford to desex their animal shouldn't own a dog? Because it is irresponsible to own a dog if you can't afford the costs involved. So you are saying don't let the poor own animals? They are probably more responsible than any BYB or puppy farmer out there and also give their animals LOVE!

All for education..but if people have it in their heads to breed then they're not going to desex. If you cannot afford to have a dog desexed then you shouldn't own a dog. In the scheme of things desexing isn't a huge expense. So you are telling me that a 70 year old lady that can not afford to desex her dog that she has because there is no one else around can not own a dog because she can not afford to desex because she is on a pension? Desexing is a huge expense in the year 2010, over $200 for the average dog/bitch. That is someone's shopping for the week, rent, petrol, bills.... My house payments have gone up by $500 a month in 5 months. Now explain to me why someone that can not afford to desex their animal shouldn't own a dog?

We don't have a REAL education program in Australia to educate people. And there are still vets out there that do not push desexing enough for cross breed dogs and even pets. $4millon was raised by Pedigree to help with the adoption program, none of that is going towards a education program. The RSPCA should also be running a desexing program... they make a BUCKET load of money a year.

Nope, it is hard enough getting my boy to go out side for a pee... He would rather hang on all day than get his feet wet! He was crated last night 8.30pm and didn't go to the toilet until the rain stopped at 9am this morning... little faggot!

7 years ago, I bought a dog from the pound, the local vet did the test and it was the same amount of time.