Airedaler

That sounds cheap Ellz, are you after only your own breeding or records for a breed Australia wide?

Thank you everyone for your replies. Looks like contacting DogsNSW is the way to go.

Some years ago I was able to buy a copy of the ANKC data of my breed. I tried a couple of years ago to buy an up to date copy but was told by the VCA they were longer available. I heard recently from an ex VCA office person that these were now available but there was a catch. I have no idea what that catch is or if in fact it is the case. Is anyone able to tell me if we can purchase these now? I will give the VCA a ring next week if I have time but thought someone here may know.

Personally I would cut out all kibble and put her onto a raw diet but that may not suit you. When your dog burps do you think it could be because she is gulping or eating her food quickly? If it might be worthwhile feeding her chunks of food that she needs to chew more than she is now. Maybe you could also try giving her some slippery elm to settle her stomach.

Also if there is a breed club for your breed join that and/or a local kennel club. Both or either of these may have show training events and fun competitions where you could learn the basics. Good luck with your new puppy.

Way back in the olden days when I started breeding (1970's) it was the norm to advertise puppies in the daily papers. Often even long standing breeders did not have whole litters sold pre breeding. I see noting wrong with advertising on Gumtree or Trading Post or other similar venues as Minimax says how do we capture the market if people don't know. The issue with screening is what it is all about and a responsible breeder will do that wherever the puppy enquiry comes from. Personally I do not see DOL as being any different to Gumtree or the Trading Post...all are advertising portals. Generally speaking I believe most breeders have litters when they want something to keep. Obviously this in most cases means there will be puppies on the market from those litters if that happens to be around Christmas then so be it but I agree with OP advertising as Christmas presents is not a sound practise. Even when a whole litter is booked before they are whelped there are times when a booked sale does not go ahead for various reasons. People often book a pup with multiple breeders and depending on which arrives first may cancel a sale so I'd not be put off by website or paper advertising. Nor would I say all breeders doing what is perceived to be the right thing are "experts on the breed" most think they are but that is quite subjective in my opinion.

Vets All Natural have a chewable joint product which I find good. www.vetsallnatural.com.au

I used Ryslip from the UK and found them fabulous.

The VCA Rep is there to ensure the show, trial or other approved event runs according to the rules of the VCA. They will also intervene if necessary to solve an issue whether it be a dispute or something minor. They complete a report for each fixture they attend and submit that to the VCA to show the organising club complied with all of the requirements or did not in the case of any negative issues such as the fixture not starting on time or rules not adhered to.

My Gus had one of these near his eye. It dropped off by itself in a reasonably short time without any intervention on my part.

I had the same problem. We were going through a hession bag every 3 weeks on my boy's bed. I "rescued" an old trampoline mat from the streets hard rubbish collection and attached that to all of the hammock beds with bolts and nuts. It took a little while and we needed to drill through the frame. That was a year ago now and I still have beds intact. ETA the trampoline mat from a childs trampoline is what I'm talking about here so I managed to cover 5 beds out of the one mat.

It is a Kong Cloud that I found today

Please don't call it an E collar, that means something else!! Sorry but I am not sure what is meant by this!

Thanks Austerra and Karly. I was able to buy one at Pet Barn in Narre Warren this morning so now have it in case I need to use. My girl had a couple of lumps removed yesterday and so far she has not been bothered by them so hoping that continues.

Hi All, Just wondering if anyone has used one of the inflatable Elizabethan collars instead of the traditional hard plastic cones? If so how did you find it worked and do you know where they are available from (other than online)in Victoria?

Your comment is interesting Cat. Some years ago now I had my 7 month old granddaughter visit with her step siblings. At the time one was 3, one 6 and the other 10 but he had a physical disability. My dogs approached each child in turn and it was so interesting to see how they tempered their behaviour and boisterousness. The 6 year old drew the most intense interaction - and also gave it - and the others less so with the baby receiving only ever so gentle nose pokes. The really interesting thing was that although the 10 year old was the biggest the dogs quickly realised that there was a reason to be calmer near him. This experience was perhaps the most extreme I have seen because they were all there at the same time however, it is the same experience I had when raising my children. The dogs adjusted to the situation so very readily as we expect an Airedale to do.

I had a puppy in a litter of only 3 that was a little reserved but not so much that I would have considered putting her to sleep at that stage. She was sold at 9 weeks of age to a Delta trainer and 6 weeks later she was returned to me an absolute wreck. I spent hours with a trainer trying to bring her around but every little thing was a trauma to her. Eventually at 16 months she was PTS. Many pups in a litter are a little reserved but often in a one only or a new home where they have more individual attention they grow to be normal dogs.

Who says Airedale Terriers cannot be trained? Check out this video of one of our ATCV members from South Australia training her Airedales http://susangarrettdogagility.com/2013/08/puppy-peaks-video-contest-voting-day-2/ or use this shortcut url http://tinyurl.com/oh2g5tb

I recently came across the following article in the B-Naturals Newsletter - August 2013. May be of interest to some of you. If nothing else it is another perspective on the effectiveness of the product. Cheers Sue Is Coconut Oil Useful for Dogs? By Lew Olson, PhD Natural Health Is Coconut Oil Useful for Dogs? I have gotten several emails recently asking about the effectiveness of Coconut Oil for dogs. Coconut Oil is certainly a product that has received a lot of Internet attention in the last 8 years. There are numerous websites promoting this product, as well as industry involvement in trying to draw attention to numerous claims, including many incredulous claims, of the health inducing properties of coconut oil. I have watched these sites and read the claims with casual interest over the past few years, but to date I have not found any independent scientific research or clinical trials that show coconut oil would be of benefit to healthy dogs as a daily supplement. First, let's look at the components of coconut oil. It is a blend of fats. Simply stated, 1 tbsp. of coconut oil provides 117 calories, 13.6g fat, 0g carbohydrates, and 0g protein. These fats are saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Saturated fats in coconut are comprised of caproic, caprylic, capric, lauric, myristic, palmitic, and stearic acid. Lauric acid is the most dominant of this group. This is a medium chain fat, which may be of benefit to the user if the user has difficulty digesting of fats or needs to gain weight. The monounsaturated fat in coconut oil is oleic acid. Some research has shown that oleic acid has some tumor suppression effects, based on studies regarding the Mediterranean Diet, but far more research needs to be done to prove this conclusively. http://breast-cancer-research.com/content/12/5/211 The polyunsaturated fat the coconut oil contains is Omega 6 fatty acids. This is abundant in all foods, and when dogs get too much Omega 6, it can create inflammation, pain and increase cancer cell growth. http://www.ucsf.edu/news/2005/08/5301/omega-6-fatty-acids-cause-prostate-tumor-cell-growth-culture-potential-n) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omega-6_fatty_acid There are NO Omega 3 fatty acids in coconut oil and Omega 3 fatty acids, which are found in fish oil, is the important fatty acid needed by dogs (and humans) to support the immune system, healthy coat and skin, liver, kidney and heart function, as well as neonatal eye and brain development. Omega 3 fatty acids are also important to counter balance the large amount of Omega 6 fatty acids found in most foods. Omega 3 fatty acids are much harder to find in foods. Additionally, dogs need animal-based sources of this fatty acid, as they do NOT have the ability to convert the fatty acids found in plant-based oils (ALA) to a usable form. I found claims that Coconut oil would kill viruses and bacteria however; the only research I could find was on the Coconut Research Center's home page, which is of course funded by the coconut industry. You can read in information, but most of the information is old, done in conjunction with feed livestock, or used in reference to helping with weight gain due to the medium chain fat composition of coconut oil. I could not find definitive research that coconut oil could kill bacteria, yeast, or viruses. There are no current studies available from independent scientists showing these results to date. Additionally, I did not find any current or ongoing clinical trials on the benefits of coconut oil. I also did not find any of the health organizations, other than the coconut industry or retailers selling coconut oil recommend it as a healthy supplement for dogs (or humans) for any of these issues. Some humans are interested in it for the benefit of heart and cholesterol issues; however, neither of these issues is a concern for dogs as they are carnivores designed to eat high fat, animal protein diets. Dogs do not get 'hardening' of the arteries or plaque in the arteries. Again, there are no independent studies to date showing this oil may be healthy for the heart. There are some claims that coconut helps fight Alzheimer's disease. This has to do with the ketones found in coconut oil. There may be some usefulness in studying this further, but no definitive research has been completed to date to prove if this is true or not. Various Internet sites tell anecdotal stories. However, they are from promising to disappointing. My personal take on coconut oil is that it makes far too many claims to be taken seriously. Claims of killing viruses, bacteria, yeast, curing Alzheimer's disease, being able to treat flu and pneumonia, thyroid disease, obesity and HIV make this a dubious product and these are claims most of us have seen in numerous 'Internet Sensations' over the past 20 years. No single product has this capability, although it may be helpful with proper research in a couple of these areas. Is it dangerous? Not really, however, although it is a saturated fat and is high in calories. While this is not an issue for dogs, it could create problems in humans with heart conditions or cholesterol issues. Does it have benefits? Yes, for dogs that may need to gain weight or have a temporary difficulty with digesting fats it can be beneficial. This is because it is high in calories and easy to digest because it is a medium chain fat. Would I feed coconut oil to my dogs? No way! I would not waste my money. What dogs DO NEED is an animal-based fat containing Omega 3 fatty acids. Omega 3 fatty acids, which are backed by quality research, do help support the immune system, fetal eye and brain development, coat and skin health and help offset the over abundance of omega 6 fatty acids in the diet. Dogs also require animal fats. Animal fats give dogs, which are carnivores, not omnivores, energy, help with the dog's ability to scent well, stay hydrated in the heat of the summer and the cold in the winter. Ask any dog sled professional or performance dog specialist. The best way to provide fat in your dog's diet is with fresh fat found in animal-based foods such as meat, eggs and dairy. Your dog will appreciate it, and their health will show it!

A Genie in a bottle that could conjure up whatever I needed at any given time.

Please make sure your Airedale Terrier puppy is registered with the State Canine Association i.e. in Victoria the Victorian Canine Association before you purchase it. The pups may be registered with the VCA on either the limited register (which prevents breeding or conformation showing) or on the Main register. Breeders should have at least started the registration process with the canine association by the time you collect your puppy and the VCA usually only takes a couple of weeks to process the registration of a litter. Please check the Airedale Terrier Club of Victoria's website www.airedaleclub.com for breeders. I know of a litter now 9 months that has not been registered with the VCA (as of the latest VicDogs magazine) and that same breeder now has another litter - from the same dogs.

Having owned Airedale Terriers for forty years I have to say that there is not a lot of extra grooming with this breed to off set the lack of shedding. Granted I clip mine right off every 8-10 weeks now but do very little in between clips. I have also had a couple of Curly Coated Retrievers during this time and they did shed but it seemed to be in clumps rather than individual hairs and was not too bad. Although I would not base my decision on what breed to have solely on whether it shed or not it would be a large consideration. ETA: Of course hand stripping the breed would give a much better result than clipping but now that I am not showing I do not consider that a viable option.

I always used to have my gazette in the last few days of the previous month ie August gazette would arrive late July but for most of this year have not been receiving them until well into the month. Seems there has bee some change to the publication schedule for this to be now what seems the norm.

I have a life jacket which I used with my adult Airedale a few times. Anyone who is interested is welcome to it but it would need to be collected as it would be difficult to post. (SE suburbs of Melbourne)

After years of using Oster clippers and finding them OK but not great I have recently purchased a set of Heiniger Saphir cordless clippers. Not cheap ($365) but brilliant. They leave the Oster for dead, cut better are quieter, do not get hot and much easier to hold. If you can afford them I think they are worth the money. Oh and an added bonus mine are purple (LOL)