Rebanne

1. I think all showing should be fun but the dog should be a good speciman of the breed, that, if it wasn't neutered, could be shown entire. 2. Dog should be in peak condition. 3. In my breed that is pretty rare anyway but no it wouldn't bother me. It happens if you are showing an entire dog why should it be different for a neuter? I think neuter classes are great as long as the dog is up to show standard. Not everyone wants to deal with an entire dog so it's a way people can get involved, as long as the dog is suitable.

no blood test? there was a thread not long ago about people being told it was too late for their bitches based only on cytology but when the actual prog test (blood) was done they were fine. I think you might have a good chance here!

sorry for your losses Bartok, it's never easy at the best of times but to lose the 2 It's not that greyhounds run away but they love to run and sometimes that can mean running straight into trouble, best to only let them off lead in a fully fenced area and in some States they are not allowed off lead even in off lead parks

no harm in trying,

Because I dont want to hand out a non-refundable $100 deposit on a dog that hasnt been born yet to dogs that I havent even met! and you have no idea if that is the breeders way of sorting out the tire kickers, who knows what may have happened if you had of taken up the invite. The only thing I disagreed with in the breeders response was the selling without papers.

Oh my, that's a bit harsh, isn't it? perth-girl - I'm sorry you got that response. the OP was invited to ring and chose not to, what more do some of you want?

a friend has GAPDOG

Is that your personal opinion or a philosophical absolute? If it is the latter, I would love to hear the logic that leads to this conclusion. No matter how passionate we all are about our animals, human life should always take precedence over animal life, always. naw, I can think of a few people I would leave to their fate and rescue the animal first.

Is everyone choosing to ignore this comment To me this comment explains Chewy's reaction to the OP's frightening situation Why, we should feel bad cause Chewy feels guilty :rolleyes: It could have been thrown in to get the heat off her for her very insightful comments. If I was Super Rebanne I too could have saved someone, a 3 year old child, but I am just an ordinary person.

You don't need to explain yourself or justify your actions to 98% of the people who have read this far. It would have been horrible for you. I would have done the same. Seems Chewy needs another holiday, she appears pretty stressed out.

.Ummm...most people just want to buy a puppy, not a lifelong relationship with it's breeder. Mentoring for show puppies, yes maybe, but mentoring for pets? Why? to make life easier for the dog and the owner, particularly if they have never owned the breed before. You don't have to live in each other's pockets or even speak on a regular basis. It might only ever be if there is a crisis but you want your puppy buyers to be comfortable enough with you to ring you if there is a problem. And if there is never a problem you may never speak to them again.

I got my 1st choice in 2007 or 2008

your email was responded to and you were asked to phone if you wanted more info, what more do you want

wow .. you're keen ... LOL ... doesn't close till 29th April Should be more people entering early instead of after closing :D

I had no idea who you were. Yes it was our yearly get together, last year Sydney Royal, this year Tumbarumba. Though Shantiah told me she is coming down for the Melbourne Royal later in the year so we will have 2 get togethers! Shantiah's Pickle - Whirlaway All Time Classic went Junior In Group today Paige was runner up BOB and Fern was last making way for the next generation.

yes both days but only showing Sunday, was originally working Sat but now have it off so will come up.

Fern and I will be there Sat arvo for a look see and showing on the Sunday. Shantiah is bringing 2 Italian greyhouns and 3 greyhounds and will be showing both days. It will be a mini greyhound specialty on Sunday!

I have one adult girl who can be quite fussy, prefers dry to raw more often than not, her two pups, now adults, are pigs when it comes to meals and my oldest male eats better when fed inside Foster pups I have had were all good eaters and all were fed a mix of raw and dry. Don't let them being greyhounds throw you, they are still dogs

Add raw to their diet. 1 to 1 1/3 cups of dry per day sounds a bit light on to me. As for their weights, I do like my pups on the lean side, same as the adults, most of the rib cage should be covered with a hint of the back 3 showing. Vertabrae can show no matter how much you feed. Don't skimp on their food but yes they need to grow slow, so keep them lean but fed. And yes they can be great bench surfers right from an early age For more info PM GAPVic, she breeds racing greys and has just bred her 6th litter.

You can start weaning the pups now. Get rid of the tin food. Buy good human grade mince and mix with milk, make a pink slushie. Soak the dry longer so the liquid is absorbed. Don't give them straight cows milk unless well diluted. Make sure they are pooing and weeing ok.

also try putting the lead on before meals and let her walk towards her food. I take it she is used to wearing a collar? ie you are not trying to add several new things at once?

Pickle (greyhound) Junior in Group

:) ;)