Rebanne

Give us a hint. Was it something that happened because of hard times? was banned from DOL years ago.

a test which has been proven to be very wrong several times here on DOL

and some people are just plain idiots

how cruel and distressing to the dog

I think I didn't stress enough how dreadful it is for an old dog to find themselves moved out. Please don't. Find a way of changing your own system rather than his.

They are not trying to improve the health and soundness of greyhounds, they are only trying to improve the health and soundness of a breed of mastiff and chose the greyhound to cross them with. There were other breeds of mastiff's they could have used. Breeding 80 plus kilo dogs to 30 -35 kilos dogs is not what I call sound practice.

What am I doing wrong? Rebanne, I Don't say you are doing any thing wrong. I don't know that you are and chances are, absolutely nothing. Ditto with the other mentions. No doubt some are. Its human nature that we are an imperfect lot. There are welfare issues associated with the breeds that are increasingly becoming a focus. That will continue while people prefer to identify with a distinct group that draws a line between itself and the communities that hold them. Promoting the idea of distinct and separate values ensures those values can't be shared coopperatively - and in a shared environment thats an essential outcome to avoid rejection. I am a Greyhound breeder and first you say Greyhound breeders are doing it wrong then you say that's not what you are saying. Make up your mind. Don't issue blanket statements.

What am I doing wrong?

...see 3rd link, e.g. 'Supportive Therapie' ....and the stats include open pyometra too. ETA:..and of course the section wrt 'open pyometra' in the first link. The OP asked for help from people who have experienced this, you haven't so disappear why don't you.

yes I think that's what they are called. I always double coat my dogs at night when they sleep outside, single coats for the nights we all snuggle up on my bed :D

Fern hates her photo being taken. This coat is too big on it's own but I bought it like that for the depths of winter cause it will go over another double layer fleecy coat. Must keep the old girl warm

Pic will have to wait until I am on the computer. No idea how to add a pic on the phone

Ferny got her nice new winter warmer from Annie today. ????

I have seen it several times and heard of more. There was a whole breed non awarded at Sydney Royal just gone. Happens more then you think.

Wasn't the owner or handler also the secretary of the Dane club? not really an relative outsider if so? Person involved is/ was current president of Dane Club. Winner is a past president (for several years) of Dane club. Not sure if an overseas judge who was not a breed specialist would know this. The fact your dog has numerous points to its name is really not relevant given dogs accumulate points from all manner of shows. My dog got 1/4 the way to his title without ever beating another dog! Doesn't that make the whole system a bit irrelevant though? That's not at all aimed at you personally Danois, but if it's a points system but dogs can get points without ever beating another dog, and a dog can be awarded at a Royal based on one judge's opinion without points from elsewhere, and that may or may not be better indication of the quality of the dog than points, then where is there any objective measurement? Each dog is judged against the standard, then if there is more then one dog of that breed entered the winner will be the one that, in the judges opinion, most meets the standard. The objective measurement is the standard. Judges can and do withold points.

Do you know which one? I assume they would be in next month's issue. dog news australia I think

Yep critiques are done on BOB RuBOB and Puppy of breed and published in one of the dog mags

My greys have a variety of coats to wear plus different weights. I leave coats on them outside, never had a problem. They are all fleece types of various thickness. I work night shift so in winter time they are rugged up with at least 2 coats on each. Nights I am home they sleep inside with only one on. Daytime the heater is on so rarely wear a coat inside during the day. They have a very good marine ply wooden kennel but prefer to sleep on the tramp beds on the back verandah which are reasonably protected. I don't start putting coats on until it gets to 10 degrees over night and its quite common to get into the minus temps in winter.

whatever dog you get a secure, escape proof dog yard is a MUST for when you are not home.

I'm siting with my back to the crowd. It is so cramped today it's the only way 3 of us can sit down, with our knees all pointing in together. We are still answering questions but give us a break. Been up since 5am and won't be home much before 7pm.

it's all a pack of lies apparently and there are already lawyers involved. Supposedly the 2nd place getter through a hissy fit about not winning and abused the judge.

They weren't on the day I was there

Phoebe has gone on a hunger strike while we are away for the Sydney Royal. Tomorrow I am going to buy her hamburger mince and cook it and add pasta or 2 minute noodles to it. The tin food I bought away with me to add to her dry is not tempting her at all. We can do tough love after she puts on 3 kilos and we are back home. Might get some nutrigel to get her back on track

Well I had a great day. Warrior went DC and RuBOB and Phoebe enjoyed herself at her first Royal. Warrior retires from the ring after this weekend. He's been a very good boy for me for something that doesn't enthuse him