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1. What is my relationship with the breed? (ie breeder, first time owner etc) First time owner 2. Where and why was the breed first developed? 3. How common is it in Australia? 4. What is the average lifespan? 5. What is the general temperament/personality? Outgoing, funloving. Get along with everything. Behave like cats, like to lay along the back of the lounge and around your neck 6. How much daily exercise is needed for the average adult? 7. Is it a breed that a first time dog owner could easily cope with? If you like brushing every day 8. Can solo dogs of this breed easily occupy themselves for long periods? yes 9. How much grooming is required? Alot to keep in show condition...if as a pet regular clipping makes them easy to keep 10. Is it too boisterous for very small children or for infirm people (unless the dog is well trained)? no, they are very gentle and seem to control themselves depending on who is around 11. Are there any common hereditary problems a puppy buyer should be aware of? 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) Well that is my limited knowledge....come on guys put in your two cents worth

I cant wait to see how you all go......we will be cheering for you

AS and Toby will go fantastically. I have to say it cna be frustrating with newbies who dont listen but so far AS has listened and is absorbing everything. I remember when she was just getting a pet Toby is just beautiful and groomed fantastically. With a face like that he has to be an :D

Jen, I will have a look and see if Kimmy has left any clothes in the wardrobes at home, not sure what is there but I want to clear it all out

interesting posts.....I am sure the first mentioned program came on a magazine I bought a couple of years ago, doubt I ever loaded it. I had no idea Elements 6 converted RAW images...must try it. I took some unreapeatable shots without checking the setting on my camera and someone had touched it (how dare they) and it turned out all the pics were in RAW. This was about 2 years ago and I now make it a practice to check all setting before each batch of shots. I must take another look at Elements on the weekend.

Chezzyr has taken thousands of shots exactly where I will be so knows just what i will be up against...she also knows how average my skills are. Outside it will be even if I have to drag them kicking and screaming.

hhmmm lens or divorce............which would I choose. I know its a hobby and to take great shots you need great equipment...maybe I will just ask them to take the dogs outside for pics. at least until my next life when I marry a 95yo millionaire

and in english............lol

Ok, so far I take pretty good (well good enough for me) shots at shows outside. But I am interested in a toy breed and they seem to be shown indoors mostly, what do I need to do to take reasonable shots in the hanger at the park. I have a nikon D50

You can add mine Lakamari (GSD, Shelties & Welsh Corgi Pembroke) & families Lurgan (Shelties, English Springer Spaniels, Welsh Springer Spaniels and Labradors)

They wont have miniature on the paperwork.....when a person says something to the breeder they will probably say it is a mistake. There is no such thing as a breed called 'MINIATURE POMERANIANS' Its darn frustrating when people ring up wanting money grabbing breeds.....like the teacup poodle miniature maltese etc etc etc

This is just the thing for all the groomers out there..... Grooming Competition being held at KCC Park on Sat 24th Nov. Further details go to the DogsVictoria website /news / companion dog club or click hereGrooming_Entry_Form1.pdf

THanks for all the replies guys.....will let you know when I get it done.............. I knew this would be the place to find what I needed...................who needs the yellow pages when you have DOL

I am doing a poster for work showcasing alot of doggy activities and I need a great flyballing pic. If anyone has a great pic that they would be willing to let me use please pm me. Thanks Cathy

that was lovely...thank you for sharing

Freckles....how did you know my favorite colour is purple..............that is gorgeous thankyou

I have no time and I am drooling over the work you guys are doing....here are a couple for you to play with if you like

Good to hear she is picking up. Her baby sister says HI!!!!

Here is my first attempt at OOB...............I needed something with a bit of impact for a Christmas In July - Progressive Dinner Train DERM If anyone wants to do any train pics let me know and I will put some up........ Damm now I cant get the pic to show

why is it too much to ask that if you bring an animal....any animal onto KCC Park that you clean up after it? When I groom my dogs I pick up the hair....when my dogs poop, I pick it up....if I have a bottle of wine, I dispose of the bottle......when I drop bait in the ring I pick it up So why dont herders pick up their duck poop

sorry its already gone.....if I get back in there I will see what else they have.....mostly XXL

I have a hot pink pin stripe summer weight skirt suit but it is size medium.....I could measure it if you are interested.

Eridor, I am heading back in there now.......hoping to buy some with the right size skirts....will pick some up for you if they have them. PM me your address.

as a rule I never go to Dandenong........and for anyone looking to get a fe...check the skirt sizes before you buy..........I got home....blue one no zip....cream on is ankle length and a large (not xlarge......black one would be medium........so after all that I have one suit and hot pink one might have to make an efort to get back in there and pick up some of th right size skirts....Eridor I am size 18 and XL fit me...was nice to put on XXL and go oooppsss too big...........lol They wont cost much to post as they are very light...roll up in bag sort of material. I will try to get some pics in the morning when hubby isnt here to pick on me for not getting it right....

OMG..................took mum fo some tests and saw a 'Savers' store just around the corner....go in and down the back they have 2 racks of skirt suits....really light material all pinstriped.....black, navy, hot pink, purple, pale blue, cream.....................I bought 4......guess how much $1.99 each suit...............unfortunately didnt have a credit card with me. or I would have bouht heaps to share..mostly size small, medium and xxlarge.......some others. THe girl said they were uniforms, but hey light weight and they fit......all short sleeved................. Dandenong