~Anne~

I can't see that an answer to an email enquiry can be construed either way really, unless they made statements such as "the pups will not be registered" or similar. I quite often answered emails with very simple responses for my rescue, which I am sure, to some could have been construed as unethical or not very satisfying. I know though that when a query gets to a point where it is serious, I will seriously check them out however. Until then, I don't waste a lot of time unless I have the time and energy to waste. Many email enquiries are what I term as 'tyre kickers' and they are just testing the waters. Many will also have emailed a few others asking the same questions.

I suspect a lot of that is the sheep mentality. Maybe in times past, it wasn't a good thing to do, but in this current climate the purebred needs to be out there as attainable, available, and a dog for the every day person.

x2. It's not the method of advertising that counts but the care in home selection I agree.

Steve, I have a close friend who lives in Taree (Upper Lansdowne), who I think would be able to be a buddy. Call me.

If they chose and independant breed then it would be fine, once the dog has become an adult. However, a young pup needs far more stimulation in my view. I have re-homed many dogs to professionals who work long hours. The easiest and simplest solution for them was to hire a dog walker. Dog walkers are cheap and can come once, twice or 10 times a week to walk your dog. If they are unable to provide this, I'd recomend getting 2 dogs.

I agree with SBT's comments and was thinking of the exact same response. A responsible owner understands a dog's needs and provides them with care appropriate to those needs, and understands and knows all relevant laws pertaining to the dogs they own.

Yeah think I will give it a little bath when I get home, and do that for a couple of days and see if it gets better. All you need is a very large syringe, no needle, and you place the tip inside the sheath and squirt.

Even if it is an infection, most often all that is needed is a daily flushing with saline or salt water.

He's doing well Pugger. As I said elsewhere, his protein needs are sufficently being met for the time being with the kibble and fish. His diet is only temporary and is designed to make him lose weight. What you have him on is fine for this and you can increase his protein when he reaches the goal weight.

I tired them on my Pug and the family fell over laughing. ;) It was impossible to go for a walk we laughed that hard! He was walking like one of those high stepping stallions. To be honest, I never did get him out the door and I haven't put them back on him again since although I had every intention to. They fit him fine although they did slip off several times and doing them up firmly enough so they don't fall off is tricky. Good luck. If you had small dogs I would send these to you to trial beofre you spent money on new ones.

Oh wow, that is some tough competition!

Congratulations to the nominees. PS I LOVE Troy's new logo!!! Fabulous!

He's hit puberty.... enjoy. Be firm. Keep with routine.

Aww, happy birthday Rex. Do you think he'd cuddle up to one of my guys in such a cute way?

The AVA have issued a statement saying that they advise people to vaccinate adult dogs every third year. They do not mention a 'specific' 3 year vaccination however and I am of the opinion it is merely a ploy by the drug companies to possibly charge more for a vaccine than normal by increasing the ingredients or possibly even without an increase in ingredients. In my view, ALL puppies should be regularly vaccinated with the normal protocol until adulthood and then you can decide to follow the AVA's advice or your Vets advice. I have'n't vaccinated my own dogs for more than 3 years now and I will wait to see what my view is when they are into their senior years regarding any further vaccinations.

The Pug looks lovely. Lean and leggier than those of today. The face, although hard to really see, appears to be not quite as flat either and I can defnitely see round nostrils. A huge change to the Pug of today in that regard. I would love to see Pugs return to the early look. It's also interesting to note that the colours are silver fawn, apricot fawn and black. I can see that the idea of apricots and silvers being just a variation of fawn was more solidly accepted then.

HOw awful for you and your friends, not to mention the dead dog and it's owners. I feel a little appalled by the reaction of the owners but I could well imagine they would have been very distraught. We all react to trauma in different ways. Don't be angry with them, just feel for the pain they must be feeling. It wasn't a great start to the new year for them either.

My ex-husband's Viszla is the same. He can not greet you without something in his mouth. He's kind of a weird dog really...in a nice weird way...but weird nonetheless! My Pugs usually jump aournd like crazies and Monte makes 'woo - woo' sounds as he runs around me.

I certainly don't encourage humping here but it happens and as it doesn't happen constantly I leave it alone. It is not always dominance related either. Monte is the lowest of the pack here, regardless of the number of Pugs in my house and yet he will sometimes hump Boof (the pack leader) and Boof will sometimes hump him. It usually always happens at a regular time, and that is each evening. I believe the humping occurs to initiate play in this instance.

Wow, poor Ruby. I was shcoked to read this thread LM. I hope she recovers quickly.

Personally, I think it will be a great success. You are seeking to find out what your customers want and need. Sounds like the kind of customer care we all want.

My Vet doesn't make appoitnment times. It has never worried me. I think the longest I have ever waited was about 10 minutes. He has 2 consult rooms and usually has 2 Vets on at any one time so there is rarely a wait.

At 6 months of age I wouldn't be thinking epilpesy. Typically, the onset for epilpesy is 18months - 4 years. I have seen a 3 month old have seizures from severe worm burden. I assume though that you have reguarly wormed him? I would be looking at toxins, disease or a neurological condition/injury. What is he crossed with?

*bump* for Puggerup

Genie, it may be a collapsed trachea/larynx. Put him in a tub of tepid water to ensure his body temp drops and watch him closely till he strats to breathe better. Then get him to the Vet to have it checked asap. If you need to ring me 0411 843 774