Rebanne

I've sent pups much further then NZ and they arrived fine.

Bloody puppies that have to chew everything! Glad it seems to have turned out ok. A few more grey hairs for you though

I've never had much luck with Periactin. But you can get it over the counter at chemists ( at least you could last time I got some )

oh so true. I'm sorry but what quality of life is the dog having. 15 is a grand age. Might be time to let go.

There are 3 pups registered with the prefix and birthdate given to me by Blueberry. I'd be putting a complaint into DogsNSW. Been plenty of time to get the papers.

I've sent you a message Blueberry. No idea why you couldn't send me one

Do you know the prefix? Exact date of birth? If you do I can look up the ANKC data base and see if there has been a litter registered with those details. Private message me and I'll see what I can find out.

You need to build a relationship with a breeder. I would think most would be wary of someone just wanting a bitch to breed from without getting to know them. Good on you for being up front but find a breeder whose dogs you like and take it from there.

Yes I wondered if that was still the case. I recall years ago the uproar when it was realised that any dog trained in the protective part of Schutzhund was to be automatically declared a dangerous dog (in Vic). I was hopeful it might have changed but is seems not.

well done to you both and thumbs up to your fellow exhibitors. Pity about the judge and steward.

yeast infections do smell, malaseb you can use on her belly. My vet told me to use a good oatmeal conditioner after each wash as malaseb is very drying.

Is it bad that I keep checking for an update?

and Good Luck!!!!

This for sure!

you could always get some bloods done and test his thyroid function but I expect it's as the others have said

I think your wife should have the biggest say in which breed. She'll be the one who has to cope with a pup and 2 little kids as she is home full time. As they say "happy wife,happy life" And personally I'd go a GSD before a Mal.

Just leave her outside for a bit, or wipe her face with a damp cloth if you are that worried. Bone will firm up her poo and express her anal glands on its way out. Two benefits.

growing pains maybe. Dogs do get them. Panosteitis

Don't let her lick you. None of my dogs have ever licked me regularly. I find it a bit yucky. Buy human grade chicken and keep it in the fridge until ready to feed it.

bone firms up poo. From memory you are feeding lots of fruit and vegies which IMO will keep her stools soft. Give her some raw chicken necks, wings etc and cut down on the fruit and vegies.

what's rhoeo?

sounds good!

how stupid! to penalise people desexing an older animal is just ridiculous. Won't encourage me to register an animal.

are you feeding a grain free food? Because Golden's have been shown to have a problem with some ingredients put in dry food to replace the grains. https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=golden+retriever+grain+free+heart+disease

When you say the dog will be staying outside do you mean all the time or only while no one is home? Ethical breeders would have done health tests on the parents. There are a few health issues, a couple are fatal.