Airedaler

If this was my dog I would have no hesitation in having him PTS. As hard as that decision would be I honestly believe that the quality of life would not be there for the dog and keeping him alive would only be for my own feelings and to me that is not a sound reason. Good luck with making the decision you need to it can not be easy for you.

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Flint-sorry if it has been said already or maybe Fraser

I have bred 4 litters from a bitch with a UH and not one puppy had one. Smallest litter was 5 and largest 12 so plenty of pups born. I would not automatically eliminate a bitch with a hernia from my breeding program.

I raised litters on a RMB diet so at 8 weeks they were well and truly used to eating this. I first started putting chicken wings into the whelping box when they were about 3-4 weeks of age.

We use Westpac and don't seem to have any issues with them. We have internet banking available to us which needs two office bearers to operate/approve. We have a working cheque account that holds more or less just enough money to get us by and an interest bearing account that holds most of our funds. We transfer between the two as necessary. We accept direct debit for memberships and club sales - or anything else I guess and the club is able to DD to pay accounts or reimburse members etc. I'm not sure what the interest is that we earn on the account, but I don't expect it is huge. This seems to work well for us, the only hassle we have is that it is costly and hard for overseas payments - in and out......and don't get me started on a Paypal account.

Think you will find Gp 2 and Baby SS is now being judged by Robyn Price

I would be happy to accommodate you in that situation and also work with you. I often had puppy buyers coming back week after week to look at the pups and this to me was beneficial as they often saw that the first pup they liked for whatever reason (usually that it was the one that came to them first or the quiet one etc.) was not the same one each time and so they had to think about it a bit more and work out what they really were wanting.

Another vote for boomerang collar tags. I wish I had found then earlier and I would have saved myself a fortune in replacing cheaper ones. And the company guarantees that they will not come off the collar.

For me it is a combination. As a breeder I would never profess to know all that needed to be known about the purchasers family and circumstances. However, I can with the benefit of communication make a judgement that is hopefully pretty close. Likewise I would not expect a purchaser to be able to assess the personality of a puppy if only seeing it once or twice. In most cases I have allowed the person to select their own pup after explaining the personalities of the individual pups. In other cases, perhaps if the pup is going interstate then I select it often based in part on how I think the puppy will handle the travel involved. Over 35+ years I have got a few wrong and anyone that tells otherwise is imo not realistic about it however, the overwhelming majority have been right. I do believe that if people are meeting my requirements and prepared to pay the price they should have a reasonable amount of say in what they get and in fact what they do with the pup - within reason. I strongly believe that some of the conditions placed on puppy buyers by breeders are unrealistic, but however, can see why many do so. Had my breeder placed similar conditions on me 40 years ago I probably would never have done what I have done the dog world.

We have done this and complied with their requests only to be told they need other information or the information provided (as requested by them) is not correct. The required material has been supplied several times and each time there is another issue to be resolved. This even includes DOB of authorised club members not being correct....go figure!

. Thanks Staff "n" Toller. More food for thought.

Airedale Terriers have been used in many assistance situations but most would - or should not be over 30kg and you would need to be very disciplined in training from a young age. I have no doubt that many Airedales could fit the bill but finding the right one may be a challenge. Remember though they are Terriers and although much more subdued than the smaller terriers do have many of the natural terrier instincts.

Hi All, My club has been looking at setting up a Paypal account but it seems the treasurer who is doing it comes up blank every time she submits the requested information. Ideally we would like to set one up primarily for overseas payments. Any useful step by step information would be wonderful if anyone can advise me.

Thank you poocow

does anyone have results from Group 2 please?

I would give him his wings. We can give them pain relief and they apparently are comfortable .....but are they really or is it just our assessment that they are?

Look at Boomerang Tags - www.boomerangtags.com they are brilliant imo but you may want to wait until your pup is in its "permanent" collar (ie sizewise)

I have just received from Dogs NSW the national data base for my breed from 1/1/2000 to the present. The following information is included. Animal no: Animal: Cnty Whelped: Breed: Sex: Dob: Reg date: Colour: Breeder no: Breeder name: Cnty/Export: Dam no: Dam: Sire no: Sire: There are approximately 3000 records included in this and they charged me $165.00

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Is anyone able to tell me how many entries there are for the show commencing at 9.30 on Saturday 26th please?

and when all of the dogs have gone what/who do the authorities blame then for illness etc?

One of my boys reacted badly to fireworks or thunder and I started giving him Scullcap and Valerian tablets (from Dorwest herbs). These have made a huge difference but of course one has to know when the events are going to happen. We always have a few weeks of fireworks over the Christmas/New Year period as the local idiots set them off whenever so I tend to keep Gus on the tablets albeit a low dose over that period. Coming up to Halloween (which I hate with a passion) we are likely to have some fireworks around again so will give him some then too. He is now 11 and probably a little deaf but does seem to have become less sensitive to the noises. Maybe sometimes just getting through a couple of episodes can be enough to break the cycle but it seems Steve as though you have a much more extreme case to deal with.

I'm sorry, this post is long but I recently included this article in in our Club magazine, little knowing that within weeks I would be referring to it time and time again in deciding what to do with one of my dogs. I found it an excellent resource but you do need to be sure you are being honest in answering the questions. I hope it can help others as it helped me to make "that decision". How to Know When It's Time to Euthanize Your Pet By Dr. Andy Roark | vetstreet.com Just last week, while I was performing euthanasia for a critically ill patient, the pet's owner looked at me and said, "I bet this is the hardest part of your job." That gave me pause. For me, putting animals to sleep is not one of the hardest parts of being a veterinarian. That's because euthanasia is often a blessing and gift to a suffering animal. In my experience, the hardest part of being a veterinarian is telling owners that their beloved pet has a terminal illness and will soon be leaving this world. The emotions that pass across their faces, even if they have suspected the worst for some time, are heart-wrenching. I still remember the first person I had to share this terrible news with. He was a nice, middle-aged man with two small children and an 8-year-old Rottweiler named Stone. Stone was a member of the family, and when he started to limp, his owner brought him straight in to be checked out. Stone was a wonderful dog at home, but he was not a fan of the veterinary clinic. My best dog treats did nothing to warm his heart, and when I manipulated his painful left shoulder, well… that ended our chances of being best friends. Even though Stone was not an admirer of mine, I liked him, and I really liked his owner. That made it so much harder to discuss his diagnosis: osteosarcoma. Osteosarcoma is a painful bone tumor that responds poorly to treatment. In some cases, treatments involving limb amputation and/or radiation therapy can be beneficial. In Stone's case, these options were not feasible. Together, Stone's owner and I decided to provide him with the best palliative care we could, and we promised each other that we would not let Stone suffer. When the time came, we would do the right - if tough - thing and put him to sleep rather than allow him to live in increasing pain. Stone's owner was the first person I ever had an end-of-life discussion with, and he was also the first person to ask me a question I have heard hundreds of times since: "How will I know when it's time?" The most recent person to ask me this question was my own mother. Her Miniature Schnauzer has battled long-term health problems and was recently diagnosed with diabetes. Unfortunately, she initially responded poorly to treatment. She lost her love of food, began soiling her bed and was generally acting pitiful. How to Decide Over the past few years, I've heard a lot of veterinarians give wonderful advice to people who are wondering when it is time to give their pets the gift of a peaceful passing. Here are four of the best pieces of advice I've heard, and they are the same ones I passed on to my own mother for her consideration. Every pet, illness and situation is different. There is no single rule that can be followed for when it is time to help your best friend "cross the rainbow bridge." Getting input from your veterinarian on the specific medical conditions that your loved one may face is vital for doing what is best for your pet. You may also benefit from having a caring friend who is not as emotionally involved in the situation as you are to help you gain perspective and really "see" what is happening with your pet. Remember that pets live in the moment. One of the most wonderful things about animals is how they embrace the present. Every time I walk into my house, my faithful Viszla throws a one-dog ticker tape parade. The fact that I have entered the house thousands of times before, or that I will leave again in a few hours, means nothing. All that matters to him is the joy that he feels right now. When our pets are suffering, they don't reflect on all the great days they have had before, or ponder what the future will bring. All they know is how they feel today. By considering this perspective, we can see the world more clearly through their eyes. And their eyes are what matter. Ask yourself important questions. Sometimes, articulating or writing down your thoughts can make the right path more apparent. Some questions that help pet owners struggling with this decision include: • Why do I think it might be time to euthanize? • What are my fears and concerns about euthanizing? • Whose interests, besides those of my pet, am I taking into account? • What are the concerns of the people around me? • Am I making this decision because it is best for my pet, or because it is best for me because I'm not ready to let go? Measure their quality of life. This is no more than trying to determine how good or bad our pet's life is at this moment. Trying to assess this can be difficult, but there are some ways you can try and evaluate it. Let's take a look at a few of my favorites in the next section. Is Life a Joy or a Drag? Our pets may not be able to talk to us and tell us how they are doing, but if we pay close attention, there are many clues that can help us answer that question. The Rule of "Five Good Things": Pick the top five things that your pet loves to do. Write them down. When he or she can no longer do three or more of them, quality of life has been impacted to a level where many veterinarians would recommend euthanasia. Good Days vs. Bad: When pets have "good days and bad days," it can be difficult to see how their condition is progressing over time. Actually tracking the days when your pet is feeling good as well as the days when he or she is not feeling well can be helpful. A check mark for good days and an X for bad days on your calendar can help you determine when a loved one is having more bad days than good. HHHHHMM: Doctor Alice Villalobos is a well-known veterinary oncologist. Her "HHHHHMM" Quality of Life Scale is another useful tool. The five H's and two M's are: Hurt, Hunger, Hydration, Happiness, Hygiene (the ability to keep the pet clean from bodily waste), Mobility and More (as in, more good days than bad). Dr. Villalobos recommends grading each category on a scale of 1-10 (with 1 being poorest quality of life and 10 being best). If the majority of categories are ranked as 5 or above, continuing with supportive care is acceptable. Pet Hospice Journal: Keeping a journal of your pet's condition, behavior, appetite, etc., can be extremely valuable in evaluating quality of life over time. A Tale of Two "Endings" Thankfully, my mother's Schnauzer, Zoe, eventually responded to her therapy. As a perpetual optimist, I like to think that she may be with us for some time to come. Still, the reality of having older pets is that we must be vigilant in their care and aware that every day is a gift. In the case of my long-ago patient, Stone, with whom I first walked this path, I am glad to say that he did not suffer unnecessarily with osteosarcoma. His owner made a good decision, and Stone crossed the rainbow bridge while in the loving arms of his people. He was remembered by them as a strong, loving protector of the children in his family, and I will always remember his owner for having the strength and wisdom I hope we'll all have when the time comes to say that final goodbye. Dr. Andy Roark is a practicing veterinarian at Cleveland Park Animal Hospital in Greenville, S.C., where he lives out his dream of caring for animals and educating their owners on optimal pet health. Dr. Roark is also the founder and managing director of a veterinary consulting firm, Tall Oaks Enterprises, LLC, as well as a member of the VetPartners consulting group. While in veterinary school at the University of Florida, Dr. Roark served as one of the first national presidents of the Veterinary Business Management Association (VBMA). He currently serves on the NAVC Program Committee, the Veterinary Team Brief Advisory Board and the National VBMA Advisory Board. A nationally recognized veterinary writer, speaker and thought leader, Dr. Roark pens regular columns for DVM Newsmagazine and Veterinary Team Brief. Dr. Roark is also a dedicated concierge, chauffeur, storyteller, dress-up fashion consultant and diaper changer for two young daughters.

A bit bigger than most mentioned here but has she thought about an Airedale Terrier. Low shedding, still a terrier but nowhere as hyper as the Irish. Yes they can be stubborn and they do need good socialisation, particularly in the early days and you need to set very definite rules but once this is done they will be fairly happy to be part of your family. They will need some stimulation though as a bored Airedale is not a desirable companion. Having said that it does not take a massive amount of effort to stop them being bored. You will need quality and consistent training as a puppy to begin with though. Ideally you would have them clipped at least 3 times a year. I do mine more now but only because I like them shorter and it is easier to clip every 10 - 12 weeks than leave it until they are longer. On going grooming, between clips, would include at least weekly combing, trimming of feet and importantly between the pads and around the genitals and mouth.