Rebanne

Temperament is part and parcel of conformation. I will not breed from a dog with a dodgy temperament.

Definitely 6 weeks old is far too young to leave home, any caring breeder would hold onto the pup until at least 8-9 weeks but why is there a problem with breeding for colour as long as other things are taken into consideration and the breeding stock is health checked? Perhaps I am missing something but my understanding is that breeders are all trying to breed to the standard and that often includes the colour of the dog as well ??? a lot of blue breeders are only breeding for colour, nothing else. They are never shown, often not health tested, it is just one blue breeding after the next, and all the dogs usually have the same prefix, there is never an outside dog used. Do a search, you will find lots on this topic particularly in the health forum.

Youngest you can vaccinate a pup is six weeks. Then they are supposed to stay with the breeder long enough for the vac. to actually kick in.

I don't like them because they are not natural and the dog never has a chance to attend to her own cleaning and they block air flow, which could create the smell you describe. All I have ever done with my girls is throw extra bedding on the couches etc and I use several polar fleece blankets on my bed. They are easily washed. Carpets are fairly easily cleaned. I'd crate a bitch before I would put pants on her. Then a quick wipe when let out. It is only blood after all and it doesn't faze me.

I don't see why it would be a problem. As you said the laundry is too small for all of them, they will only be apart while sleeping. Put a crate in your daughter's room and let them enjoy! At one stage I had a dog who was not allowed to sleep in the house overnight ( long story ) but the others were. There was never a problem in the pack. In fact all my dogs have and can sleep inside or out, in a crate or not, with others or by themselves. You never quite know what curveball life will throw at you and it's good the dogs can be adaptable.

has she been evaluated by someone experienced in the breed to see how well she meets the standard? Have you asked her breeder what they think about her quality and also about her weight issues? Has she had what ever relevent health tests are needed? are you prepared for the costs? what if she needs a c-section, what if she dies? It does happen. I wouldn't worry about whether she likes puppies or not, that has little bearing on how she would react to her own. As for not liking being in season, well that's a bit subjective. I don't use pants on my girl, I don't like them. I think you need to be happy with whatever the answers are to my questions, then and only then, go ahead and breed her. If you don't like the answers you come up with then spay her.

anybody with a computer and using google can find you, that's what happens when you have a website, in fact that is usually the purpose of having a website.

My goal is to have healthy happy dogs who are a pleasure to be around. Titles etc all come after that.

yes just SUP doesn't seem right I agree with that part of your post. But......... you didn't have to apply for it. No one made you. It's not just bush people going to the city, are the people in N.T. expected to fly to Adelaide or Sydney to make sure all their groups are 25 pointers? Why let it bother you about what size the BIG is or that some people tried to claim their dog as being the first? You said you were proud of your award, ( I am sure you meant the dog's award ) but now the glitz has been taken away. The only thing taking away the glitz is your attitude.

thank you :D

On Friday 10th August Warrior got the last points needed for his Australian Champion title (pending). My boy did it in style, being one of only 3 run off for group and being Junior in Group! Many thanks to the judge Mr M. Curk (NSW) who recognised Warriors wonderful qualities. Minbeemedia took some fantastic pics of Warrior and his Mum Fern over the weekend. I look forward to sharing some here on the show forum once received. :D

Which heartwormer comes as a tablet any more? They all seem to be chews. Valuheart

BIG 4 and BIS was a Rhodesian Ridgeback. RuBIG 4 was a Whippet RuBIS was an Akita Junior in Group 4 was my boy Warrior, he was also ran for group and he titled today as well and Ms Ferny was neuter in group ( only one there but she showed her socks off! ) Baby in show Siberian Junior in show was Goldie Neuter in show was Pembroke Corgi. Very long day, I think I remember everything correctly, back tomorrow to do it all again.

I am so sad to read this. Thank you efowler for being with Ned at the Ned at the end. Ned's original owners have a lot to answer for, spineless, gutless bars people who I hope never get another pet in their lives.

you can do them yourself or get a breeder friend to do them. I have done both.

In Australia? How do you know that? Yeah, but I shouldn't be charged for something if it's usually free. But now it appears that it's not usually free... it appears that there's a difference between a group cremation and a group incineration (if ya know what I mean)... yes in Australia and how do I know that? I used to help load the bodies onto the guys trailer that charged to take them to the landfill. We paid him and paid the tipping fees.

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Some places they get dumped in land fill. Either way, if you don't take your pet home, you will most likely have to pay for disposal, which is only fair.

Cost has nothing to do with mourning. $500 or $70 is not going to make any difference to the pet at that point, but it most definitely can to the owner, especially if they are struggling financially. Dealing with a situation with reality & pragmatism do not mean a person doesnt care. I'm a realist, I chose each time what I could afford and and what best suited each circumstance. The above prices are all from the same vet. And there was a 6th, a 7 day old puppy I had put down at home, $95. I wasn't on here whinging about the cost for any of them or expecting free disposal of my pets. My pets, my responsibilty in sickness and in health.

Did you know that VetPay won't give loans to unemployed people? What are all of the retired pensioners with cocker spaniels (for example) meant to do if their dogs need surgery? same as my Mum, just pay the bill and yes she is only on an aged pension.

I can't understand why you are so fixated on the price. It cost me over $500 in June. Euth and cremation. It cost me close to $200 for euth x 2 in April, home burial. It cost $100 for euth last August, home burial. It cost me $75 for euth last June, disposal by vet. That's 5 death's in just over 12 months. And only 4 were oldies. And you're whining about costs. I'm still mourning all of mine.

You're obviously not unemployed then. It would make no difference whether I was employed, on a low income or unemployed. I would not shop around to have a family member euthanised as if I was buying a new fridge. Sounds like you've never been unemployed. You have no idea. I'm with Sheridan, and I have been unemployed. It's part and parcel of pet ownership.

Because someone has to pay for the costs! and that's the owner!

me either, I just pay the bill when it comes