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See the specialist ASAP, the antique x-ray equipment the vet is using may not be able to pick up the real issue. This happened to me, I stuffed around for months wtih medication and vet x-rays, when I finally got referred to the specialist. The specialist x-ray picked up a bone fragemnt in her elbow right away and had it removed but it had gone on for too long and now she has arthritis in the joint as well

We are going to just eliminating all other possibilities.How did she recover from the operation?

My 3 old stafford starting limping a few months ago.We took her to the vet who took X-rays and didn't find anything.She was put on anti-inflams but the limp didn't improve.she then had a series of infra red treatments on her hock, which is swollen,by another vet who suspects it's a floating piece of bone or cartlige. That didn't work.Another visit to a third vet who thinks the bone chip may be about to break off as it didn't show up in the first set of X-rays.another lot of ant-inflames and bed rest!!!!!!!!, before visiting a specialist vet and an operation.

our last attempt before the specialist is a visit to a chiropractor. she is a very active dog who loves to jumprun around with her mates and go on walks.

has anybody experienced these symptoms with their dog?

HI....to anyone going to the shows this weekend,any Ideas on numbers of entries???????

Hi

I'm new to showing and throughout winter there haven't been too many rainy shows in Sydney.Will tomorrow's show at Castle Hill showground go ahead? The rain is quite heavy!

I have entered the 2 shows on Saturday at Taree this weekend. Today I got 1 number instead of the normal 2.

Are they only having one number for the whole weekend, or am I missing a number?

And does any one know the breed break down for the shows, because none were included with my numbers?

Thank you

Be thankful you actually got your numbers. I have received nothing and had to ring the show secretary to find out if I was entered...

Hi....I'm driving up early Friday morning for the show and haven't received my numbers yet?

Thanks guys...will take him tomorrow.

Hi..I have a 14 month old stafford.For the last two days he has had a runny nose,sneezing and the sniffles.At times,it looks as if he is breathing through his mouth. I think it's a cold! Any advice on what is good for him is welcomed.Thanks.

You won't get any certificates for Res CC in NSW. There will be ribbons available to collect.

Thanks guys for answering the question. Off to Luci Ellem's for training tonight.

I use the following (you can now get reserve certificates)

Dog CC- Dog Challenge Certificate

Res Dog CC - Res Dog Challenge Certificate

Bitch CC - Bitch Challenge Certificate

Res Bitch CC - Reserve Bitch Challenge Certificate

BOB - Best Of Breed

RUBOB - Runner Up Best Of Breed

BIG - Best In Group

RUBIG - Runner Up Best In Group

BIS - Best In Show

RUBIS - Runner Up Best In Show

I don't shorten the the class in groups/shows JIG, JIS etc

ANKC removed the word reserve in group a few years ago and said it is to only be used for reserve CC,

I still see people use it - mainly QLD'ers.

Thank you Sway...My dog has been awarded a couple Of Reserve Dog Challenges in the last several week.Does that mean I should have collected a certificate???

Hi....I am new to showing and spend a lot of time reading about it.I have seen different terminology used for Dog/Bitch Challenge and Reserve Dog Challenge. I know that it is a Dog/ Bitch Challenge certificate that's awarded but what is the correct term for reserve dog/ Bitch challenge? should certificate be at the end of it?

This will be my first show down south in winter.I'm concerned about the cold and frost on grass.Normally in Sydney I wear a jacket and skirt with a flat shoe.is it wiser to wear warm practical clothes and a boot rather than a suit and shoe.Any advice is greatly appreciated.I don't want to freeze.

Hi.....I have entered but haven't received my numbers! has anyone received theirs?

Hi...what are the benefits of feeding yogurt to dogs?

Hi...ignore the previous post.I have entered my staffordshire bull terrier in both.Do I compete in the red show first then the blue?

Blue Show ~ Judged A-Z

Total in show = 1039

Toys ~ 178

Terriers ~ 123

Gundogs ~ 125

Hounds ~ 162

Working ~ 178

Utility ~ 121

Non-Sporting ~ 152

Red Show ~ Judged Z-A

Total in show = 1033

Toys ~ 180

Terriers ~ 122

Gundogs ~ 124

Hounds ~ 161

Working ~ 175

Utility ~ 117

Non-Sporting ~ 153

Don't forget 9:00am start ~ NO sweepstakes

koalas....will be nice to see,gazebo will definitely go up and hopefully a plastic floor will keep the ants under control!!!! Thanks for the tips.

oh that's right

I was training up my girl for the neuter classes but decided she was too old and silly

Have a fantastic time! I won't be able to be there but next time we must meet

Thanks guys for the info.I'm from Sydney and new to showing have heard that the grounds are very good.I'm looking forward to participating in all three shows and learning lots.

Hi

I've entered all three shows but I'm not at home so I can't collect my numbers till Friday morning. If you've received your numbers,does anybody know how many staffords are entered? I have never entered a country show before.

My two staffords sleep on the bed and during winter try to crawl under the doona.It's a full bed!

Hi....I am very new to showing so this could be a bit confusing.I have a 13 month old Stafford who is been shown in junior class. He is at the top end of the standard in weight and height.He is state and Aussie bred so he could enter either of the three classes. Why place a dog in open, oz bred or state when he could be in junior or intermediate?

I moved my Schipperke bitch straight into Aus bred when she hit 18 months. I did this as there were 3 dogs already in intermediate that were constantly getting BIG or RUBIG and therefore intermediate was being knocked out. There is also an older full brother being shown in intermediate so wanted to give them both a chance if they were entered at the same shows. Another place I show there are also 2 Schipp bitches in the same class and whilst my girl wins 95% of the time I like to give th2 others a chance too but bottom line is she's good enough and competitive enough to be in that class.

Thank you for your advice.I only show one dog so it's not for spreading them around it's more a size issue.

Hi....I am very new to showing so this could be a bit confusing.I have a 13 month old Stafford who is been shown in junior class. He is at the top end of the standard in weight and height.He is state and Aussie bred so he could enter either of the three classes. Why place a dog in open, oz bred or state when he could be in junior or intermediate?

Hi...I'm very new to showing my One year old staffordshire bull terrier.I have never entered an Open Show and just wondering how it differs from a championship show? Your experienced help would be great.

Hi

Can you tell me how many staffordshire bull terriers were entered?I'm new to showing and thought it would be fun.I will enter next year! thanks.

Hello everyone, I have noticed one of my pointers has a dryer coat than the others, he is the oldest at 7 years, and I was thinking of adding a tin of oily sardines to his diet. Would this help do you think and if so would once a week be enough or should it be more ? He is taking much longer to dry off his coat after swimming in our dam and it's just not feeling as silky as it should. They are all fed a diet of kibble and fresh lamb flaps or chicken wings and frames. He is a very picky eater and would not eat an additive to his food. Thanks for any advice. Cheers.

Hi

I use omega 3,6,9 oil combination in my dogs food,daily,plus good quality kibble and canned sardines in oil or chicken necks.Both Staffords have beautiful,soft shiny coats.

Thank you for clearing that up.what about junior in group?