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Why do you need a reason? you are the owner of the dog and you are the customer, I tell my vet what I want and on this subject I expect no discussion !

List of people and doggies Snout Girl: Bert and Sally (and an OH ) Spitzbaby: Kairu jrm88: Leo Lucycharzie: Charlotte keroppiyo: Buffy Pointees: Miss April and Shaun Panzer Attack!: Scooter the Papillon and Bluey the Chow Chow Vicky&Vigor: Vicky, Voytek + Vigor SDDU and Sax with Coco List of food Snout Girl: Vegie burgers/Beef burgers and bread? Spitzbaby: not sure yet hehe.. jrm88: TBA Lucycharzie: TBA keroppiyo: marinated chicken wings Pointees: Fairy bread Panzer Attack!: Potato salad and some sort of snacky thing? Vicky&Vigor: salad/bread, cookies SDDU: Kransky and dip.

Hi Roguedog, have you been in touch with breeder, your breeder should be able to help you with all those questions

You had better be back for the August one or you will miss Vall baby cuddles

Hi Just wondering who is turning up for the July Kepala ??

Hopenfox did you ge my email ? I am so having trouble with these forums Eriks brother is really a softy and I think he would have made a great therapy dog, I am not sure you are going to get an agility/therapy type in one dog, well you might but it would take a special type of dog in any breed I think !

Hi Koe, I wrote a huge long letter and my internet explorer shut down. I am running for an appointment now:( so I have attached some useful links, the pdf is really worth the download. If I can be of any help phone me (03 54 463 159) or send me your phone number and I would be happy to phone you. Oh by the way I am Sharon from Ausled SVs lol http://svclub.org.nz/resources/Swedish%20V...le%20(2011).pdf http://www.vastgotaspets.com/ http://svclub.org.nz/ Cheers Sharon PS Have you met a Vallhund ? I can put you in touch with several Vall owners in QL if you want to meet a few

QUESTIONS 1. What is my relationship with the breed? (ie breeder, first time owner etc) I have owned and bred SVs for over twenty years, 2. Where and why was the breed first developed? The breed has been around since the Viking area, this is why they are known as the Viking Legacy. They where resurrected after the second world war, like a lot of farm dogs they where in danger of becoming extinct. Full history of the saving of the Vallhund can be read at http://svclub.org.nz/history.php 3. How common is it in Australia? The Vallhund arrived in Australia in 1981, it is a breed that I believe will come into its own now, we are growing in number, with numerous new bloodlines imported in the last few years the breed is in the best shape it has ever been !! 4. What is the average lifespan? 10 to 16 years although 20 year olds are not uncommon, if well looked after Valls can live a long and healthy life ! 5. What is the general temperament/personality? These dogs can be trained by children, are great for the motivated trainer and for the person who wants a loyal and responsive pet, the key to having the right Vallhund is conversing with the breeder, if the breeder knows what you want from your Vallhund they can help pick the temperament to suit your lifestyle. 6. How much daily exercise is needed for the average adult? Depends on the dog, I have some who love to spend the whole day mooching around helping me garden, after the first burst of morning energy then I have others who are on the go and need lots more stimulation, but at the end of the day they all like to curl up with a good owner on the couch 7. Is it a breed that a first time dog owner could easily cope with? Yes, buy from a reputable breeder, they will help with any hiccups, they really need attention, love and an understanding heart. Yes they can be open to taking advantage of an opportunity but that is why you should keep in touch with the breeder and with other owners. 8. Can solo dogs of this breed easily occupy themselves for long periods? Yes, so long as they are stimulated and exercised when you are home, if you want a dog for the backyard, don't get a Vallhund, if you are home then they expect to be a part of the family and be doing whatever it is that you are doing ! They need LOTS of early exposure to anything and everything that goes on in the house, outside the house and everywhere else in the neighborhood. 9. How much grooming is required? 10. Is it too boisterous for very small children or for infirm people (unless the dog is well trained)? This is a tough question, I have seen young Vallhunds get over excited and need extra guidance with young kids I have also seen young dogs sit on a child's sick bed for hours just quietly being there. Training is the key, train the dog with the child Usually an older dog is very well suited to infirm people, training again comes into it, but these dogs in general have subtle awareness of people/children in need ! 11. Are there any common hereditary problems a puppy buyer should be aware of? No, there is an eye issue which is being researched, to date no firm answers have been uncovered. 12. When buying a puppy, what are the things you should ask of the breeder? (eg what health tests have been done (if applicable) and what is an acceptable result to those tests so the buyer has an idea of what the result should be Most breeders eye test and a clear eye cert on both parents is what you would look for.

Oh come on, you should bounce back well @ your age ! If I can do two trips down the highway in two days you guys have no excuse :D

List of people and dogs pip1981- Dakota and Tika Sharon Rascal and maybe Roadie/Sax List of food pip1981- yet to decide, but will definitely bring plates, cups, cutlery and stuff as well. Happy with whatever eveyone else decides, plate leaves expert BBQers free to enjoy ! Do we want to do a BBQ this month, or just bring a plate like last month??

This is such a typical Lappie shot - its like "Hi!! I'm Tash!! Got treats?? Wanna pat me??" Love all the pics - esp of Sohvi! And I love Rubster - esp with her doing zoomies with dogs 10 times her size!!LOL Big thanks for posting these!!! Oh yes, I remember that look

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They are Valls Sax gets to most times thought the girls would like a run this time AND he was naughty last time had an infatuation

People and dogs: Lappiemum: Bear, Tasha, Sohvi and Ruby Evolving: Bobby, Echo and Alera. jrm88: Leo (std poodle puppy) Alyra: Alfred (shar pei puppy) Kirst and John: Lunaberger MavericksMission ~ Maverick & Hector keroppiyo: Buffy parrotpea: Ruby (stafford puppy) canine friend: Dexter pip1981: Dakota and Tika Tollersowned: Jovi SDDU: AKA Sharon, Coco and Rascal Food: Lappiemum - BBQ chicken x 2 Kirst - Chips and cold drinks pls list if u have a preference Mav ~ Potato Salad & Biscuits Alyra - Crackers & Dips keroppiyo - Pasta salad parrotpea - sushi and fruit canine friend - quiche pip1981 - T.B.A jrm88 - $5 Tollersowned: TBA SDDU : hmmm could be anything (ideas appreciated, what are we lacking ??)

Bugger, I was looking forward to it !! Never mind just have to put up with a day at the lake and off leash runs at home. Feb is going to be a very busy month ! Hey evolving don't forget your entries !!!!

http://s497.photobucket.com/albums/rr332/a...action=organize Scroll down to Kepala 2010 All our photos, if any are wanted feel free

You did :D But he was only there for five minutes, just to say hello. He had been on a visit to Grandmas (Motherinlaw ) with Terry and Kirk. When I edit mine you will see a little more of him

List of dogs pip1981- Dakota and Tika Canine Friend - Dexter MavericksMission ~ Hector & Maverick Misha&Milo ~ Misha,Milo&Flash Lucycharzie ~ Charlotte Sharon~~ Sax and ?? List of food pip1981- marinated chicken wings, fresh toss salad Canine Friend - sausages and bread MavericksMission ~ Probably Potato Salad & Something Extra Misha&Milo ~ BREAD ( ) Rissoles,snags, some type of salad, Savoury shapes and whatever else i think of Lucycharzie ~ Need to think! Not with it tonight to think what I can bring. Sharon ~~ chicken patties and salad probably some sort of sweet

The puppy preschool is non-refundable unfortunately There are some things more important than money ! Would you take a child back to a school where they are physically restrained ?? On topic and useful advice I believe.

And I wasn't about to go upsetting Cassie, Sharon. When I asked Peta for advice (just general stuff I had already asked Cassie about with the feeding but just wanted to see a diverse range of opinions for comparison and contrast, different methods, curiosity etc etc), she told me it would be unethical to supply me with advice contrary to what Cassie has told me. All because I had advice from others, it shouldn't mean that I should scrap Cassie's opinions altogether. She has gotten me through problems with Hugo and she does know what she's doing. Why are you lingering in the past? What's done is done, Hugo is safe from Parvo now and constructive posts about how to deal with issues that have come about would be much nicer if you do indeed intend to contribute to the solution?

How is Dju a dubious source? From what I understand, she had Hugo booked into puppy school for the week she bought him home but her breeder told her not to socialise him until he had all his vaccinations. What is there to assume about that? I'm not trashing anyone, I am simply stating that breeders need to be more careful with the advice they give. Huski, you have read Dju's mails for the last how long ? we Vallhund breeders have had even more contact with her, it isn't rocket science to work out ! From what you have heard from Dju ... you have heard one side , as I said your assumption maybe correct, but you DO NOT KNOW, you have not heard the other side ! I do not agree with not socialising early, but every breeder has a right to their opinion ! even if you and I do not agree, besides Dju was given advice from many more people to socialise Hugo.

Did she though ?? I wonder if Demi manages to listen long enough to know what people say, being the devils advocate here, you are trashing the breeder without the breeders voice being heard ! Yes, there was a whole conversation in the Spitz thread about it with a couple of breeders even piping up and agreeing that Hugo shouldn't be socialised until he'd had all his vaccinations. Yes I was there, I added my bit, but THE breeder did not, so I say again you are trashing THE breeder who has not posted on this subject ! You may be right in your assumptions, but I would not post about things I have "heard" from dubious sources.