Rebanne

why is it so hard to believe that some dogs are not born perfect? I think you've misunderstood, I could ask you, why do you think all aggressive dogs have bad temperaments? I was just suggesting one possible reason for their aggressive behaviour :) Just as you were suggesting that they could just have poor temperaments. I never mentioned temperament at all. Just cause they might like their own space does not mean they are bad tempered. have you not heard of DINOS?

Congratulations!

why is it so hard to believe that some dogs are not born perfect?

why do you think they are not loved? Some dogs aren't friendly why is that so hard to accept?

it's just a show like any other. Even the Royals are still just dog shows. You might pay more in entry fees as the prizes might be better and someone has to pay to get those international judges here :D I just dont want to offend anyone..... hopefully the international German judge has a funny bone, because his going to need it for his puppy class! this dog showing stuff is supposed to be fun! Of course you will offend someone, it's a given. You won't know why or what or how but who cares? Sure there will be some sour person tut tutting if Gus is less then perfect, but no doubt they would be like that even if Gus is perfect! If it wasn't you it would be someone else. Don't worry about what other people might be thinking/doing/saying. You and Gus go have some fun!

it's just a show like any other. Even the Royals are still just dog shows. You might pay more in entry fees as the prizes might be better and someone has to pay to get those international judges here :D

Can't believe 4 years have already gone by. Ivy

whats the best way to find out if the show will still be on? I work nights and about to head off to bed. Considering I will be getting up at 3 am tomorrow to get there I want to make sure it's actually on! If anyone hears anything can you post it here and I'll check in tonight.

RIP Bailey, neither you or your family desevred this

you must feed the meat on the bone. Raw meat on it's own is very unbalanced. And dry food won't balance it.

I have a flexi lead and it's great. Don't blame the gear for the incorrect use of it by people. If it wasn't a flexi it would most likely be a long line.

My first greyhound was a real gem but sometimes he would rip up paper if left inside or have the occasional chew on a book. So when I left him inside, while I was going out for a little while, I would muzzle him. Well if I could have been tarred and feathered through the internet I well and truly would have been. I was supposed to crate him not muzzle him! This was the biggest breed email group in the world but mainly from one culture. They thought a muzzle was incredibly cruel. I think they saw it as a sign of a, in their eyes, very cruel industry. But they would think nothing of crating their dog all day while at work, then crating all night while they slept. And to give your dog water from the tap, well..............

if it's not I will be turning around and going home :laugh: I always thought shows at the park were always inside at this time of year.

speak to your breeder first. There might be a reason she wants the pup on this food. Some breeders will say any health guarantee might be voided by changing the pups diet. Others will say try this, this or this and some won't care at all.

I would think this has the potential to impact quite badly on the dog down the track. Particularly in such a large dog.

I've had a tail chaser, amongst other things, PTS at 19 months old for a whole host of behavioural issues. Definitely an OCD dog.

I haven't read the rules regarding the title, but would a dog be able to get a neuter challenge and still qualify? the neuter title is a different title so I would guess not.

what suits one dog won't suit another, doesn't matter what the brand or the price tag' dog food is not a one size fits all. If it was, feeding a dog would be oh so easy, they would all maintain perfect weight, skin condition, mental health etc on the one food and people wouldn't have to even think about it.

yes some people are really, really good at scamming. There is a often a price difference because of imported lines being used, cause c-sections are needed etc. To import semen can cost thousands and it's even more to import a live dog. I don't have a problem with rescue charging a realistic price for their dogs, the dogs are worth it. But a $300 difference, well I suppose that fits in with the breeders who charge more for show "potential" then for pets. And it's not only a $300 difference in some cases. No doubt I will get flamed for those comment's :laugh: but it is straying away from the OP's original comment.

some people are very good liars and try as you might some people do get past, for both rescue and breeders alike.

I know of some fantastic rescue orgs who put a higher price on some sought after breeds and puppies so that they are not "on sold", I agree with this. aren't the mutts just as valuable? I get where the OP is coming from. Yes of course they are, though there are some particular breeds who are at risk of being onsold for profit. Increasing the adoption fee often avoids that happening. ETA Particularly as they are desexed prior to rehome, breeding is not possible. I would have thought vetting the new homes would help with that? and as you say they are, or should be, desexed. Anyone trying to buy a purebred on the cheap from rescue to on sell wouldn't be interested in a desexed dog anyway.

I know of some fantastic rescue orgs who put a higher price on some sought after breeds and puppies so that they are not "on sold", I agree with this. aren't the mutts just as valuable? I get where the OP is coming from.

I don't think the OP was saying rescue dogs should be cheaper. They were confused about the large price difference's

It had to be AFTER the first. which is a bit silly Well apparently that wasn't the case in Qld - The rule states 'from' and they accepted the title app. Personally I don't care at all and am sick of all the fuss about it. If you want this title on your dog and your dog qualify's congrats but . and the name calling etc that has been going on, really showcases the dog world at it's worst. It doesn't matter who was first