Rebanne

Hahah I was waiting for something like this thank you!!!..... I think show dogs should be one of the most socialised, and I have been to 5 shows and I’m pretty disappointed with the behaviour of some/most of the dogs I have to say, it’s nearly impossible to walk any dog past another without barking or snarling..... I think the point of a show dog is to represent the best of the breed... biting when not threatened should not be a part of that display... I believe they are suppose to be approachable, by dog and human... not just the judge in the ring. And sorry if i have offended anyone but this has been my personal observation in the few shows I have been to since taking an interest in showing. Dogs are dogs and your expectations are way too high. Dogs are not meant to mingle with hundreds of other dogs that are not part of their pack. They do it because we, their people, ask it of them. Different breeds have vastly different temperaments. You can not ask that they all be generic. To do so would turn them into something else. Dogs have bad days and good days, some like more space then others etc. Dog shows are stressful places for most dogs. The vast majority you see there, whatever the behaviour they exhibited, are great pets at home, able to be walked out and about without a single problem. You put 500 odd people in a smallish area, define their space etc and you can bet there will be snarling and carrying on. why do you expect so much more of dogs?

If a dog bit me and it was at fault, I wouldn't tell anyone. I couldn't live with myself if a beautiful animal had to be put down because of my stupidity. You take your dog out in public, if you have not worked out human nature by now you need to look at yourself not everyone else. I wont encroach on someones personal space, I wont go near a dog in a cage, but if a dog is out in the open unattended and I can read the body language positively.............well, if you don't like it, stay home. you mightn't tell but someone else might so the dog still pays for your stupidity ( your words ). Dogs are behind barriers at the Melb Royal so not left out in the open and you are indeed encroaching on some ones personal space. There is no where else to leave our gear and personal belongings. Public are told not to go behind the barriers. But you keep doing it because you know so much better then anyone else and when you are patting a dog you shouldn't be and the person next door discovers some lowlife has pinched their purse and you are right there, well enjoy that experience too. :D

has a series of video's which I find very good.

don't believe everything you hear. At the recent Sydney Royal I was told two "facts". Which dog was going to win a particular group and which dog was going to win Best in Show. The one for group was shortlisted but not placed let alone win. The BIS winning dog didn't even win it's group. Every time I have been told such and such a dog will win, it hasn't. The gossip has been wrong every time. I'm sure there are times the gossip is right but I have yet to hear/see it. Which is different to having a good guess on who will win a class etc, usually those people have the best dogs so yes they often win but it is not always a given.

Mine were all happy. They also wore a coat. My main bed was under the table against a wall. I could have enclosed a couple of sides but they were fine. Hmmm.. maybe I'll have to get him some doggy pj's or something just to make sure he's snug enough as it will be a bit of shock going from snuggling under my quilt with me to being on his own on a bed with no cover. I know he'll adapt and get used to it but I'm being the over protective owner until then. if he is going to be crated you can throw a couple of blankets over the top to make it snug.

Mine were all happy. They also wore a coat. My main bed was under the table against a wall. I could have enclosed a couple of sides but they were fine.

I think it is polite to wait until someone is around before touching their dog. I would suggest dont leave your dog unnatended if you are that concerend about your dog. The Royal Show is (or was) a pretty open area with the dogs sitting about 2 feet from the public walkway As I show at the Melbourne Royal I know the set up very well. Unfortunately I do have to attend the ladies from time to time and if the person I asked to watch my dog is distracted, like untangling another dog caught up in the tether, it does mean my dog is left exposed to people like you who have the hide to think it is a petting zoo and you can do what you like. Extremely rude behaviour.

I have ones very similar to this and they work very well. They don't feel that warm to touch but the animals all wanted to sleep on them. When I kicked the younger ones off so the oldies could get on the warm area was plenty warm enough.

or an ex greyhound

I think it is polite to wait until someone is around before touching their dog.

I have greyhounds and they sleep outside at night with just two coats on in their kennel when I work. The nights I am home they sleep inside but no heating pads. Does your dog really need a heating pad or is it for your peace of mind? I do have a couple of heated beds but they were for the old dog and cat. They won't be used this year for my young/ish healthy pets.

Her cycle could be perfectly normal for her. I start my prog testing at day 2 and go every 2nd day until told otherwise/the timing is right. I would always prog test anyway unless the stud dog was living on the property.

I never said it should be up to the committee - I suggested a sub-contractor/private operator to offer the service to first come first served at the bigger grounds on particular days! but how would a private operator even know such a service could be offered unless someone contacts them first? :) Either yourself or another parent needs to suss out the ins and outs of such an idea and present it to the VCA and get their take on it all, then if you are given the ok, you would take it from there. Otherwise it does become just another job that is expected for a show committee to organise. Personally I like Haredown Whippets suggestion.

you are asking this 2 years after the event

:laugh: You do realise that some things like HD can show no obvious signs and the dog can be shown and titled before being x-rayed and the HD discovered? The same with some of the eye conditions? That in most catalogues the parentage of the dogs is displayed? It's what the person does after they discover their dog has a serious fault that counts IMO.

totally agree, I've had one that was a minute too late and it was horrible. I've never forgiven myself for not doing better by him

Pedigree papers are "written up" by the controlling body in each state. You may get the papers after you get the puppy due to some states requirements that pups have to be microchipped before they are registered. ie, I don't chip my pups until 8 weeks of age, then I send in th epaperwork which can take a few weeks to get back, in which time pup is already in new home. You can ring your states controlling body to see if the breeder is currently regsitered with them. But unless the paperwork for that litter has already been submitted they can't tell you if the litter is registered. So there has to be some amount of trust on your behalf. Likewise for the breeder to trust the things you are telling them. If you are feeling uneasy best to keep looking until you find a breeder you like and trust.

at 5 months of age the pup is too young to have HD diagnosed unless the vet used the PennHip method which is doubtful. Did they even do x-rays? If so did they know how to position the pup correctly? Simple falls can cause bad breaks cause while they look simple or small to us they weren't. I'd be getting a 2nd opinion before doing anything.

Lots of lovely babies in here

the white spot will most likely get smaller in time but as said other things are much more important. I believe there are several health tests that an ethical breeder will have had done on the parents. please ask to see the paperwork for these. Maybe pop into the Stafford thread for more help. http://www.dolforums.com.au/topic/50264-stafford-fans/

OHS issues, somewhere to put the dirty newspaper safely out of the way so you don't slip on it, ditto tripping on other bedding. Safe electrical equipement for human and canine. Box too small may result in overheated pup or dam.

Congratulations

Congratulations anyway, it was a great weekend for him

everything crossed for your 3rd Open neuter in show in a row Capanash

I take it that I can advertise a litter as being available up to the age they can be sold - 8 weeks. After 8 weeks I can't advertise them without their chip number. If I advertise that I have a litter of 4 dogs and 4 bitches and some may be for sale once they are 8 weeks old I am in the clear. I have not defined which ones are for sale or that there will be any for sale at all. Once I say the yellow bitch is for sale I must include the chip number.