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Agreed with what said here - technique is the key. I too don't like using anything with a blade, and rarely use a rake. Slicker, pin brush and comb are your main tools. I too love the Les Poochs Brush and use it now instead of my Laurence Slicker which I used for many years. It did make a difference! Here is an article which may help: http://www.espinay.com/grooming.cfm It includes info on how to 'line brush' so you brush right down to the skin. While you are grooming on a smaller scale, the technique is similar for other double coated breeds

IMO it really is a case by case thing. Things like how mobile and active a person is, their health, the type and age of dog they are considering, their prior experience with dogs, their living situation and lifestyle and their support network. These things would factor more strongly to me than their actual age in years. I would probably talk a bit more with them about a succession plan for the dog if the person were older, get them to include it in their will if possible, and if I were the breeder, try and make sure decisions also included me in some way. I would possibly ask that the dog also be co-owned to add weight to me continuing to be involved. On a similar vein I always find it interesting when dog show folk get to talking about their 'retirement breed'. Usually those with larger or higher maintenance dogs who know that as they get older the work may be too much for them, and they look for smaller, easier to maintain breeds to continue on with. I must admit I have wondered about this myself, but figure at least with a big dog I can use them for mobility assistance and get someone else in to do the grooming :laugh: .

One thing to remember too is 8 months of age is right around the second fear period (and also when 'teenage' pushing the boundaries can set in. Keep it normal, stick to a routine, be a good leader (important!) and don't push the pup if he is not sure of things right at the moment. Try not to overrect or 'baby' him or coax him etc if he acts scared of something as this may reinforce his fear. At the same time try to teach him what is ok to bark at and what isn't so he learns to discriminate.

Getting a late start this year. Louise has her first shows next weekend. Here she is taken last weekend, age 4.5 months (not groomed - was 'playing show' after attending a heart clinic and being certified cardiac clear :) ). Louise is Despreaux la Chanteuse (Strondafjorden's Chantec (Imp Norway) x Despreaux Ladyhawke). Co-owned with her breeder, Faye Cartledge.

I love Delete too. Perhaps not a 'cheap' option when it comes to initial outlay but it does dilute quite a lot and I find it effective so well worth the money.

It can be sold legally as 'animal food' or for 'beauty products' (eg soap making) but it is illegal for someone to sell (or purchase too I think though this is where 'don't ask, don't tell' comes in....it is for animal consumption, right? ) raw milk - cow, goat or otherwise - for human consumption and anyone caught doing that can face big fines Only time it is legal for human consumption is if you own the animal and milk it yourself on your own property. Nimbin Valley sell for human consumption by the look of their website. They also sell through online organic shops. Maybe it is ok in nsw? Seems you are right when it comes to goats milk (raw cows milk is illegal) Good to know! : http://www.nimbinval...=pasteurisation

Work on establishing your routine. Don't baby him, but do let him settle into your routine and adjust before pushing too much too. It is all new to him and he may be feeling a little insecure with all the changes so I would probably not push him to be around other dogs for at least a week or two until he settles in to the new house, new food, new routine and new climate etc. Lots of big changes for your pup at the moment so be a good leader as it will help him feel more secure.

Not a myth: http://www.cattledog.com/misc/history.html

This breed has existed in Australia for a very long time and there are photos going way back. Like most breeds, 'recognition' only comes about because a group of dedicated breeders and fanciers did the work to make it so. Some were done years ago, some more recently and some are still to be done. There are plenty of 'unrecognised' breeds around the world still that have been in existence for many years. From what I understand there are a keen group of people working towards recognition of the Murray Curlies which at the moment involves an open register. This is a first step towards establishing eventual recognition (which requires traceable pedigrees for multiple generations and a big enough genepool to ensure its future existence). This breed needs dedicated people to ensure its future protection and survival IMO.

IT is NOT a wolf-dog hybrid - it is a recognised breed. Same as the Australian Cattle Dog is not a Dingo-dog hybrid, despite the fact the Dingo was used to create the breed.

You could ask here if they would do one: http://www.facebook....258503507504225 They do satin coats and embroidery and I am guessing could do a fringe if you asked?

Oh god I have seen that look before. Daddy's girl 100%. That dog is not going anywhere! Suggest OH buys some new beds for them :laugh:

Hard if she won't go when on a lead. But if you can follow close enough, might be do-able (I must admit after making the mistake with one dog of not teaching her to go on lead as a puppy - and having her hold it for three days when away for a show - I now teach ALL my dogs to go when on lead. Makes things so much easier for things like this). Do it first thing in the morning when you let her out as she will genarally need to pee then. I use a soup ladle or large serving type spoon - easy and not so intrusive to stick between the legs at the rear and a long enough handle that you don't have to get in too close and 'spook' them. A tip - make sure you have the specimen jar open before you start. Trying to juggle a full spoon and open a jar at the same time is NOT easy :laugh:

It can be sold legally as 'animal food' or for 'beauty products' (eg soap making) but it is illegal for someone to sell (or purchase too I think though this is where 'don't ask, don't tell' comes in....it is for animal consumption, right? ) raw milk - cow, goat or otherwise - for human consumption and anyone caught doing that can face big fines Only time it is legal for human consumption is if you own the animal and milk it yourself on your own property.

Yet she has been told to enjoy on her dead dog, that she doesn't care, told not to argue, called an extremist, told she is insulting, rude and should have the guts to give her real name and told she was nuts for thinking that building a healthy immune system with the help of diet has helped her minimise issues with parasites such as fleas, told she was killing her dog and called rude for daring to question that vets 'know it all' when if comes to keeping a dog healthy (which is a view often put forward on this forum anyway). And while her third post does include a bit of a lash out I can see NOTHING in her other posts that do anything except express her current views, show respect that others have differeing opinions and request the same in return. ANYONE would defend their current views in the face of that type of 'discussion'. Threaten someone and they put up walls. Much better to welcome them and teach even if you don't agree with their opinions.

And after a thread like this no wonder she doesn't stick around and learn. But then attack has always been the common approach on this forum ...... as everyone can then be proven 'right' when someone doesnt stay Makes me wonder if anyone even understands the basics of operant conditioning!!! I recommend people go away and read Karen Pryor's 'Don't Shoot the Dog' - and if they have read it before, re-read it.

No personal experience, but here are some articles written by a friend of mine that may help: http://www.b-naturals.com/newsletter/kidney-diets-and-treatment-options/ http://www.b-naturals.com/newsletter/age-in-senior-dogs-does-not-cause-renal-failure/ http://www.b-naturals.com/newsletter/diets-for-special-health-needs/ http://www.b-naturals.com/newsletter/kidney-diet/ http://www.b-naturals.com/newsletter/proteins-kidneys-senior-dogs/

LOVE otters :D . I used to look after a group of otters at a zoo. I had to force myself to get on with the job as otherwise I would just stand in there and watch them all day! :laugh:

With your entries, did you include a stamped, self addressed envelope? If not your entry numbers will not be returned to you and you will need to pick them up on the day.Just remember to include this in with future entries. If you did, you will get them back in the post in that envelop (though don't excpect them until a few days before the show). Relax with your training and try not to overdo it. As mentioned, it is important not to make the dog 'sour' by doing too much training. Puppies will be puppies too. What I am for is 'just' under control at this age - make sure they have fun but basically do as you ask. Try not to fiddle too much when stacking (common habit - I do it too and have to make myself stop). I never 'train' for more than 5 minutes at a time. The difference between home and show training is that you have more distractions. So work on getting her to stack for shorter periods at first and reward her for listening to you. Gradually she will get used to working with distractions just like at home.

It is - they just amaze me more and more every day and of course everyone should have lambs and puppies in their lounge room too No wonder nothing gets done around here.Every time I look at them I cant help but smile. Hubby wants to call the lamb Sunday Roast . You mean everyone DOESEN'T have lambs and puppies in the lounge room? :laugh: They are real time wasters aren't they. Glad the lamb has settled. What milk replacer were you using? Must admit I have had good results with the Wiltipoll on Profelac with Protexin added. I did name one BBQ.....

They are a recognised breed and yes they can be imported. The % of 'wolf' blood in them is low What can't be imported are wolf-dog hybrids Where you advertise is not relevant as the trading post is as good a place as any. Just as what you charge is not relevant (and we know that many responsible registered breeders charge less than 'designer dog' breeders - price is NOT a reflection of quality or care) What is relevant is how he selects new owners and we have no information either way on that so can not make any judgement. He may also be advertising elsewhere, but we here just haven't seen the ads. They are certainly a breed that requires a certain type of owner, but so are many breeds here in Australia. No different from ensuring a Central Asian Shepherd Dog, Tibetan Mastiff, working line Malinois, Dutch Shepherd etc etc etc goes to a home that can handle their particular needs. And I think there is a pretty slim chance of one of these dogs 'going feral' (lets not get into speculative scare mongering...) If the word 'wolf' in the name is a problem, they better rename the Irish Wolfhound too...... Search DOL and the breed has been mentioned plenty of times before with some indicating they would love to own one. Hopefully one day someone will import more, but for the moment this is all there is. Potential owners just have to know what they are getting and know that because of the sire these particular puppies can not be registered with the ANKC.

Ok, I did some digging and have some more information, which can be found in reading these threads here: http://www.wolfdog.o...?t=21581&page=2 http://www.wolfdog.org/forum/showthread.php?t=15751 From reading it I get the following: Both sire and dam are imported from Germany. Dam is pure Czechoslovakian Wolfdog Sire it seems may not be 100% purebred (being from a kennel called 'Raven's Spirit' which is non-FCI and reputed to have some White Shepherd in the mix). Not a scam as such, but caveat emptor.

This is a real breed. The info looks genuine. Guess they are not out to make money, just like many breeders who import and don't charge what it really cost them.

MANY people choose not to use chemical flea and tick products on their dogs MANY people choose to limit chemical wormers (sometimes using alternatives like DE) MANY people choose to feed raw or home prepared diets MANY people choose minimal and yes, sometimes no vacc And this applies to a wide range of animals (for anyone choosing to eat organic meat for instance - your meat is from breeders and farmers who chose not to vaccinate for certain things, or worm with chemicals as is considered the 'norm' in those industries) Lets not turn this thread into a NR witch hunt shall we?

But muuum, she started it!