Rebanne

Congratulations!

I won a 20kg bag in a raffle at a dog show of the lamb and rice. I was very surprised at the teeny tiny pieces. Dogs like it but I hope it doesn't make them sick. And being very honest I am only feeding it cause I won it. No intention to buy it after this bag is done.

Yes I think that would be very wise. Unfortunately that service is not available down here and I kind of needed to make a fairly quick decision. If I had to do it again in future I would do the 1500km round trip to have the semen stored first, especially since finding out the fact they actually have no data on the amount and quality of semen post implant, just testosterone levels. I hope you didn't think I was criticising you. If I hadn't followed your journey I wouldn't have thought of collecting first.

I am reading this too. Haven't done a dog and don't have any plans too but find it all very interesting. If I did get a dog done I think I would get him collected and frozen beforehand for just in case.

put the bone and pup on some bedding, cleaners won't be expecting to have had a bone on the floor and might not clean properly. There is mopping the floor and mopping the floor. I have been a professional cleaner in the past.

as the others say, no problems with the puppy but you need to get the fencing fixed asap

45 years ago my parents gave away a lab due to his over the top guarding. The truck driver he was given too was very happy with his best mate, could leave his truck anywhere unlocked with the lab in the cabin. I was only a young 'un but this is what I was told when a bit older.

Just got numbers, no breeds

they forgot to put it in most likely, just take your receipt with you on the day and get them to write out your number again

there have been a couple of changes which I haven't seen posted elsewhere. Euroa: Mr T. Horchner is judging Grps 2 and 7 and General Specials Cobram: Mrs Bev Daines is now judging Grp 4 AFTER Grp 1 Mrs M Markotany is judging Grp 5 STARTING at 9 am

I'm quite happy to give my greyhounds a feed of porridge during winter as well. Certainly does help with keeping the weight on and they love it. A nice warm milky feed in the morning, often while the temp is below freezing = bliss for my dogs. Then inside onto my bed :laugh:

I'd be putting the puppy outside if you are not going to be home for any length of time. I'd start with that right from day one. Alone time outside is a very important thing to learn IMO.

typed too quick, numbers have just arrived in the post

no, but I got the Albury ones for the following weekend

My suggestions. Buy a crate for unsupervised time inside. When supervised dog is free to do whatever with you directing the right behaviour. Good kennel outside and teach the dog to be happy on its own.

for goodness sake take your poor dog to a different vet and stop hitting her!

can highly recommend my friend, she works from photo's Bea

I've only ever used the sanding band. Never used the others.

at one stage my parents had a nasty little dog living next to them that was often out. The dog often chased school children out onto the road! So yes small dogs can be deadly.

They can drink more when fed dry food. Puppies can also be distracted while peeing and not finish what they started! But it is pretty easy to get a wee sample and get it tested for peace of mind.

sounds like Juliette de Bairacli Levy, especially the breakfast. Not sure about the evening meal, haven't read the book for a few years.

Thanks SnoPaws, we had a ball watching group 6. We are not often paired with them so rarely get to really sit back and watch them. A very interesting group with lots of lovely breeds.

yep was a great 3 days of showing.

Even if we assumed those conditions you listed were common (which for the numbers being bred, they're actually not) - compare SLO with HD. SLO can't be tested for without removing the last bone of the toe and there is no evidence to suggest it is an inheritable disease. HD on the other hand.. easy to check for (doesn't require any amuptation, anyway) and usually genetic and easy to control if you're breeding from dogs with low scores. Oh if only it was that easy with HD.