Terryible

As I mentioned in an earlier post, checking for a tick on a long coated breed (if you want to do it properly) requires at least 1-2 hours (for me, I take 3 hours because I like to double check) of meticulously going through the coat with a comb and line brushing to check every-single-bit-of-skin. This is the same for getting out grass seeds. I'm sure there are people out there who just have a feel over their dog and think it's good enough, but for me I like to make sure.

Newcastle has ticks but some areas are worse than others (same as in Sydney). It's been years since I lived there, so things might've changed since then.

Thanks Lappiemum and TerraNik.

How often do you check?

I don't live in a tick area so I can't help much, but I do think it'd be a very difficult challenge finding a tick especially on a darker coloured lappie. You'd have to have a nightly/daily ritual of sitting with the dog calmly in front of you, and moving your fingers carefully and methodically all over the body including in between the foot pads, checking ears etc, and you'd want to be on the alert for any signs of tick toxicity at ALL TIMES.

To be honest I'd be loathe to recommend a lappie to someone who lives in a tick area. Luuka's breeder does and she is extremely vigilant but does get a scare every so often and it must be terrifying!

Thanks for your reply

How do you know if you area is a tick area? would it be best to ask the vets in the area?

Hi all, I have another question.

My wife and I were watching a vet show the other day and a dog had a paralysis tick and it got us talking about the Finnish Lapphund. Is it easy to find a tick on a Finnish Lapphund with the coat they have got. Also is the paralysis tick a problem in the Newcastle region?

Cheers

Have answered your questions in the sheltie sub forum.

Thanks for that, I'll check it out now

Hi everyone, newbie here and hopefully I have put this in the right thread.

My wife and I are looking to getting a dog hopefully within the next 6 months and have narrowed it down to a couple of breeds, one of which is the Shetland Sheepdog.

We just have a couple of question.

I love the look of their coat, from what I have read it doesn't take much to look after, but does it shed much?

Do they like the water, and would go for a swim?

when should one take a puppy to get trained?

Is there anyone/breeder in the Sydney/Newcastle region where we could see one?

How much food do they eat in week?

We would prefer a female that we will desex (or already come desexed) as we are after a pet not a show dog, so how much would a female Shetland cost?

Thanks for all your time and look forward to hearing your answers

Cheers

Mike and Jane

Welcome to the forum Terryible

Lappies are a great breed - and you have come to the right place to ask questions

In response to your questions:

I love the look of their coat, from what i have read it doesn't take much to look after, but does it shed much?

Males tend to have more of a coat than females, but this can and will vary with individuals :D They will moult once or twice a year, in between these times you would probably not see much hair but when they blow coat, you do know about it. One of the things you can do when your Lappie is moulting is to wash and then either blow the coat out yourself with a dryer or get a groomer to do this.

when should one take a puppy to get trained?

Generally you would look at doing puppy preschool, and then after that you can do obedience etc as per what is allowed by your local clubs. Personally, I would not do any agility training until your puppy is at least 12 months old (or a bit older).

Is there anyone/breeder in the sydney/newcastle region where i could see one?

There are a number of people and breeders in NSW. If you pop over to the spitz thread you will find a few there :D You can contact Miavig and Ausvarg as they currently have litters in NSW.

Hom much food do they eat in week?

LOL How long is a piece of string? Don't be tempted to overfeed them, but they should eat no more than any other medium sized breed. It may depend on just what you are feeding them, their age and weight ofcourse - your breeder will be able to advise you on this.

how much roughly is the price of a female lappie?

The same price as a male Lappie LOL Generally, a Lappie will be priced between $1500 and $2000. Price may vary if your puppy is from an imported line or semen.

Thanks for all your time and look forward to hearing your answers

No worries ;) - come and see us in the Spitz thread! And if you have any questions in the meantime you can pm me

Thanks for your reply lappiemum, the people in this forum are very helpful

Hi everyone, newbie here and hopefully i have put this in the right thread.

My wife and I are looking to getting a dog hopefully within the next 6 months and have narrowed it down to a couple of breeds, one of which is the Finnish Lapphund.

We just have a couple of question.

I love the look of their coat, from what i have read it doesn't take much to look after, but does it shed much?

Do they like the water, and would go for a swim?

when should one take a puppy to get trained?

Is there anyone/breeder in the sydney/newcastle region where i could see one?

Hom much food do they eat in week?

how much roughly is the price of a female lappie?

Thanks for all your time and look forward to hearing your answers

Cheers

Mike and Jane