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  1. On 04/02/2022 at 6:56 PM, Loving my Oldies said:

    @mita, Bobby Dazzler came from Denise (DAP) who always asks her foster to name the dogs.  I was playing around with a few names because I could see how great he would look when his coat came back.  He has such a glorious white “bib”, so I finally came up with Dazzy and Denise said that we would advertise him as Bobby Dazzler.

    I hope you get to see Ralphie, the bobby dazzler, in a year, two years & three years ahead....at least in photos.   He looks fantastic now, but he's on his way to becoming a stunner.  A smart gentleman tibbie in his tuxedo.   His dads must be so proud of him. 

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  2. Coming late to the celebration party for Ralphie!  And you deserve champers and chocs,  LMO.  You shepherded that little beauty out of serious neglect to a fantastic home with two doting dads.  Tibbie pet owners group picked up his story from DAP when he came in.  Whoever called him Bobby Dazzler then,  is a prophet because he became a bobby dazzler...large thanks to you.  He's an amazing looking Tibbie with the lovely tibbie nature let free!  

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  3. Your heart seems to have been taken by the Papillons.  Lovely looking little dogs.  

     

    Years ago, a Papillon was a member of the Pal SuperDog Team that used to put on agility displays at events.    It was the lone small dog among the team of Border Collies who'd zip around the course, going over hurdles & obstacles.

     The Papillon would run last and would adapt for its all size...going under hurdles, along tunnels etc at great speed.  It was brilliant and was the crowd favourite.

     

     

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  4. I second Wiz's Mum's suggestion of a Tibetan Spaniel ('Tibbie').  Their breed traits make them excellent therapy dogs.  My first Tibbie, Angel, was selected in the first 5 therapy dogs for a children's hospital.  The university behaviourist overseeing the program, said that her breed got her onto the short-list.  Angel was assigned to a young boy with a terminal illness with palliative care at home.  The two became so close, loved peacefully chilling out together.  Tibbies seem to know how to adjust to the emotional needs of their 'person'.  They're little Zen dogs.

      

    Tibbie boy next door has had no special training, but he's devoted to his dad who has a number of severe illnesses.  My own Tibbie, Annie, is like Wiz's Mum's girl...she has love to give all.     

  5. https://nationalpurebreddogday.com/looty-the-pilfered-pekingese/Here's a photo of 'Looty', the little Pekingese taken by British troops from the plundered Royal Palace in Peking.  Looty was taken among 5 other little dogs who'd stayed near the body of a lady, thought to be an aunt in the royal family who'd committed suicide at the approach of foreign troops.   After being taken back to Britain, Looty became the pet of Queen Victoria.  This article gives information on what happened for the other little Pekes.

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  6. 1 hour ago, jemappelle said:

     

    That's how I got my black and tan girl.  The breeder was going to keep her as she has a beautiful, soft temperament but when she found out what a good life she would have with me, she changed her mind.  Lucky me!

    All 4 Tibbie girls I've had were from registered breeders who wanted to retire them to a good pet home.  Our neighbours presently own a magnificent Tibbie  boy who came to them likewise.

  7. Excellent advice from others, especially matching suggestions to your stated preferences.... and to the context of your family and home.  On the subject of wanting a dog that would alert you to intruders.... I'm not suggesting this breed as it's not in line with your size/type preferences.  But I know from our experiences with Tibetan Spaniels how valuable it is to have a doggie-alerter.

     

    Twice our Tibbie girls have alerted us at night that:

    1. A thief had come up on the back deck on way into house (with a bag full of items nicked from downstairs storeroom). 

    2. Someone was breaking into a car parked in the carport.

     Both times, the (usually sweet) Tibbie girls let loose ferocious barks that meant business... and the thieves fled.  In the first instance, the dogs tracked him, in the dark,  to the driveway next door & I got a good look at him as security lights turned on. 

     

    Last year, the Tibbie boy next door who sleeps in an annexe to the kitchen, woke his family with ferociously loud barking.  Husband got out of bed and searched house and garden & found nothing.  

    Next morning, the wife found her coin purse was missing from the kitchen, seems the thief had got that far when he'd walked into the dog.  They were relieved he'd got no further because the husband's wallet was on a table in the next room, containing tickets, passports & money for a trip to New Zealand. 

     

    In both our cases and in our neighbours' case, police told us that the thieves had 'hit' a few other homes in the area, but these were the only ones where  dogs sounded the alarm which sent the thieves off.

     I'm sure other DOLers would tell similar stories involving different types of dogs.   They can offer great security.  

  8. 14 hours ago, Her Majesty Dogmad said:

    I love an English Setter, you hardly ever see them sadly.

    A few years back, we had friends who had 2 English Setters.  Beautiful, dignified dogs that were very much loved.  Based on what I saw of them, they're a hidden treasure of the dog world.

     

  9. Here's some SE Qld Rescues that often have smaller dogs.  I know because I have to monitor them for any Tibetan Spaniels needing help.

     

    4Paws Animal Rescue in the Sunshine Coast region;

    Chihuahua Rescue Qld takes in small breed 'honorary' chihuahuas (they've had Tibbies, for example).

    Tails of the Forgotten in Gold Coast region (I've seen lovely small dogs there)

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Rescue Qld.

    All above have Facebook Pages.

    Poodle Club of Qld has  Rescue services.   One person takes care of the Standards & another looks after the Toy and Miniature.  Contact details on their website.

     

     

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  10. On 11/17/2019 at 10:48 AM, Diva said:

    I’ve had about 15 dogs from show breeders over the years. In my fav breed all breeders are pretty much show breeders.

     

    All lived long healthy lives. Only one had a clearly genetically acquired health issue, although the mode of inheritance is not proven and there is no test. Even she lived a long healthy live with treatment.

     

    I wouldn’t go anywhere else. 

    This says essentially what I'd have said.  I'd add that the Tibetan Spaniel (show) breeders mine have come from, also socialised their tibbies well.  Giving them access to being housepets and plenty of socialisation.  I've come to respect those breeders for their knowledge base & how they continue to add to it.  Also how their little dogs' happiness & welfare continue to be their highest priority.  Wouldn't be confined to my present breed, I saw exactly the same in the Qld Sheltie and Poodle breeders.  I'm sure others would point out positives with their breeds, too.

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  11. 4 hours ago, Orlando said:

    Went to a dog pound a week ago, and all they had was big dogs (probably due to trend towards smaller, more manageable breeds). Will try a breeder. Thanks again!

    https://www.petrescue.com.au/listings/753573?utm_source=petrescue&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=alerts&fbclid=IwAR3djCgIr0jJzzv7zPtr8op_SU6SsTO5Rk4TR_uIZp1nZ96v3u6gs6TvLkc   I don't know if you'd be interested in Buddy, Tibetan Spaniel X, for adoption from SAFE Inc in WA?   He's small, manageable, reported as having a lovely nature, is very true to the breed....including being King of the Teefees (the classic Tibbie underbite).

  12. Dogs vary within the breed.  Like, I've had Shelties & in recent years, Tibetan Spaniels.  In one unrelated pair of purebred Shelties,  one never barked and was so excellent in every respect, his nickname was Saint Danny.  The girl, Shelley, had something to say about everything (even a leaf falling!), and her nickname was The Mouth from the South.  She was flighty about everything...as one neighbour said, 'She's so awful, she's loveable'.  Same with the Tibbies (all unrelated purebreds).  Some breed characteristics the same,  but so different in individual personality.  One would alert bark, another was never, ever heard to bark in her 17 1/2 years (no, not debarked).  One was biddable, another would have a strong mind of her own.  Same with coats.  Our Australian-bred Tibbie (Aus Ch) didn't have a dense coat (bit like a Golden Retriever), the Swedish-bred one has a very dense coat.  

    Maybe adopting an adult dog from a breeder who knows his/her dogs well, would give an idea of what that dog was maturing into.  Same with a rescue dog who'd been fostered by an astute carer who'd also know the individual personality, behaviour and coat grooming needs well.  Hope your search goes well.  The lucky dog that matches,  would get a great home with you.

  13. One of our Tibetan Spaniel pet owners, just recovered her Tibbie, Chalice, who'd been missing for 9 months.  The daughter of a friend (who knew Chalice well) spotted someone walking her.  Checked out the person's address, then told the owner.  Owner said she went to the address,  expecting it wouldn't be Chalice...but to her amazement it was.  She'd taken along posters that she'd put up, 9 months back, with very clear photos of Chalice.  As she said, it didn't give the residents any choice but to hand her over.  Chalice is now happily back home.

     

    Another Tibbie, on Qld's Gold Coast, TJ Malone, went missing for 8 months after gates blew open in a storm.  The owners searched & searched for months, but no luck.  But T.J. Malone's dad contacted his chip registry & got the word 'MISSING' added to the data base.  If anyone scanned him, that was an alert that his family was looking for him.  After 8 months, someone surrendered him to the AWL, saying they couldn't look after him any more (giving impression they were the owner).  AWL scanned for chip as part of their routine.  Up came TJ Malone's real owner & the magic word MISSING.  AWL phoned his family, who piled into the car & headed for the shelter.  As soon asTJ saw his family, he flew into their arms,  squealing with excitement.  AWL said there wasn't a dry eye in the place!

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  14. 15 hours ago, tdierikx said:

    Have you talked about Polaramine or Zyrtec with your vet? I have seen lots of dogs taking one or the other with few side effects... and they are cheaper than Claratyne and Aerius.

     

    T.

    Our vet recommended Polaramine for our sheltie, Danny's, allergies.  He said the veterinary medicine version of Polaramine was the same, but cost more.  So he told me to get it from the chemist to save money.  He also said Polaramine has a side-effect in humans of making them drowsy... but this doesn't seem to happen with dogs.  This was some years back.  It went well for Danny.

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  15. 22 hours ago, fred4761 said:

      Had a sighting last night near bushland near a Petstock store so spent 4 hours out that way this morning. 

      Put some dry food/water together with items that have your scent on them (like old unwashed socks) in areas she's been sighted.   The list of things you've done already is brilliant.   I'd only add put a pile of kibble at your own front gate.  Also put a big poster on your own front fence.  People going by tend to be locals & that may jog their memory if they later notice a dog like that.

     

    I notice people who've seen her, report she goes into flight mode ears down, tail between legs when seeing people.  Tell people, if they sight her, to crouch down on the ground, get low.... even lie on the ground.  Friend trying to catch a mini-foxy running loose, lay down on the ground, arms around his head,  and made squeaky noises (like a small animal).  Curious mini-foxy came back to sniff at his head... and got grabbed.

     

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  16. 16 minutes ago, Boronia said:

    I did take screenshots of one page but deleted them...I'll go and have a look in the trash...

    well that was easy, here are the three pages of photos that I put in the trash...Westies! (go figure :laugh:) so sorry, no, I didn't check those pages

    They really hammered the Westies, didn't they!

  17. On 1/10/2019 at 6:11 PM, Loving my Oldies said:

    Just back from the vet.  I had to collect some meds so I took Sooty to be weighed. I’m over the moon:  she has put on 100 grams and now weighs in at a whopping 2.35kgs.  Whoever invented Nutrigel needs to get a medal.  Sooty is ravenous,  but because she is so starved, I’ve had to be careful, so small meals often and supplemented with a mixture of homemade bone broth and Nutrigel via syringe.  She is amazing:  she is getting out of her bed and going for little wanders.  Because of her condition, she tires very easily, so I don’t let her do too much.   

    You're a good person!  So glad Sooty's responding well.  But you're also giving us great information how we might help a little one in the same condition.  I love your idea mixing homemade bone broth with the Nutrigel.  I've found not all doggies like & accept the gel.  Adding the broth would liquify it & make it more do-able, especially in feeding by syringe.  Do you have any special tip for making the broth.... or is it just basically simmering the raw bones in water?

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