Mairead

All this before any mention of autopsy results?

Websites very similar More info on Gold Coast facility on the change petition site. Autopsy results pending. Not much info on the Sydney change petition site but people still "sign". NB I'm not promoting these petitions in any way

Outsourcing is the fashion. And, unlike (I would hope) your local dog training club, a person in business would be less likely to say "just needs more exercise". What young Vizsla doesn't? The trainer's website has the option of an initial consult I assume to decide on classes or board and train. Also has a button "turn my dog into an attack dog" Their Facebook page has some comments and a [press release? legal statement?] Too small for me to read on this phone with these glasses!

I had that problem with boisterous dogs rudely invading my dog's personal space. She much preferred other civilised sighthounds or dogs who liked chasing or stalking games, not wrestling games. I took a golf size umbrella and opened it when I needed to.

On the one hand you are rewarding and supporting the worst breeders and using up a home that ethical breeders are in desperate need of, on the other it is not the dog's fault. The questions might need to be: will this dog be a good ambassador for the breed? And, is a dog with many health issues the best use of limited resources? There are people who seem attracted to the worst cruelty, health and disabled cases. Some odd psychology or emotional need going on there.

Wolfhoundish hunting dogs are more athletic looking than show wolfhounds. Can run down a coyote if working in a team. Wire hair is dominant so wolfhound or deerhound could be some way back. .

If latest reporting by commercial channels is correct: 1. wolfhounds were at first looked after by friend of owner while police searched for owner (?) 2. are now with the council, owner? says they jumped the fence and are sweet-tempered 3. dogs were being looked after by friend of owner and jumped back fence. People could unexpectedly end up with dogs they can't control when a child leaves home and cannot take the dog/s or goes to jail etc. Or maybe they feel sorry for the smallish cute puppy about to be put down.

Merle is a dominant gene. The original Merle individual could be way back. It has adverse or lethal effects in double dose (homozygous Merle) such as eye defects. It is why there are white deaf AND blind Great Danes. Not a colour for the breeder interested in 'adorable' appearance to mess with.

It can serve no useful purpose to know the breed or crossbreed of one puppy photo. Just print the photo and put it up as a nice photo.

Have you tried contacting the breed clubs or breed online groups for vet recommendations? If you are going to be asking breed clubs for advice it might be a good idea to join and/or volunteer.

Can be caused by panleukopenia viral infection of pregnant cat Ref: 5-Minute Veterinary Consult

Poorly worded. When I was researching Pugs, I found Retro Pugs info that referred to German breeders. The marketing was referring to the way animals are promoted presently. Saw a clip of a kitten with hydrocephalus and other problems that was "rescued". Kittens called dwarf often have problems as do dwarf ponies. Comments often (sigh) say "adorable". This sort of thing has a name "cruelty porn".

Yes I found those German Pugs when researching my Pug question. Apparently known as Retro Pugs. Also found Shar Pei x Pug known as Ori Pei. Marketing is the work of the Devil.

This was parallel lines all along the back to the tail.

I have just seen a pet pug with what I would describe as wavy skin. When I said I had never seen that on a pug before, they said "Maybe a mix?" She looks purebred but could she have a dash of Shar Pei? They bought her at age one year. She wasn't overweight. Is this just a variation or is it an indication of a health issue? She looks to have had a litter, not recently, nipples prominent.

You have accidentally found a dog that suits you very well, and that's great. If you want to get him a companion your best chance of success would be to contact the breeder of your dog and put in an order for one of similar temperament. As for breeding, it is not as easy as just having any male and any female. The dog you know and love is but one hand in a big deck of cards. His health test results, his siblings, parents, grandparents and other relatives will tell you what other cards might be in the deck but you will still be shuffling those cards and hoping you only get the good ones. Any breeder will tell you that people will say they want a puppy and then when the time comes circumstances have suddenly changed. That is why some breeders ask for a deposit (sometimes nonrefundable) and for people to fill out an application form, or only breed when they have enough people on a waiting list.

I find them deformed, and I find the people who call them cute ignorant and cruel. There are far many animals called cute who should be called unhealthy and suffering. It is no longer acceptable to have zoos or freak shows with humans exhibited. I hope freak shows with animals go the same way when people grow up, but I despair I'll be waiting a long time for both those things. I wish artist Patricia Piccinini would make sculptures of the human equivalent of these poor creatures. They would have concave faces.

It is a Labrador that has been declared a dangerous dog for attacking a cat and walks with a muzzle and special collar. Ideal situation is introducing a puppy used to cats to a cat used to dogs. If your cat is not used to dogs look to getting a puppy used to cats. Or get a rabbit, or cavies or a bird and explain the cat has priority. Kids (and partners) don't always need to get what they want when they want it if it would be too stressful for the other member of the family.

First step is check with your local council to see if there are restrictions, extra fees or compulsory desexing for these breeds or pig hunting dogs. Also check what is required if the dog is declared dangerous. Where I live a dog can be declared dangerous for attacking a cat. I agree with those who say not the right breed. Large enough and potential temperament to easily kill a cat, (or a child) and what happens if your son tries to step in and rescue the cat? Also, not a good idea to get a puppy from a friend. Harder to make the right decision without hurting anyone's feelings. This is, I assume, an accidental litter, so health and temperament of parents and relatives has not been considered and no health tests done. If it is not accidental, then was the breeding done to produce dogs that can catch pigs? If so, a cat will be easy prey. Have the parents killed or injured any cats? Would the owners tell you if they had? Do the owners have a cat? These are all questions that you should be asking, and can ask an ethical breeder or ethical rescue group, but could you ask them of partner's friend? Another consideration is desexing. Is your partner OK with desexing of a male? Some men act as if it is their own testicles that will be removed!

You may find that your GP vet is able to suggest some medication and/or therapy for you to try first. Perhaps the specialist vet can send a questionnaire first then do a phone or web consult for first appointment? A video of her in the car might be useful too.

Will she be trustworthy? Maybe not. Maybe she has always shown dominance aggression (playing rough) and now it has escalated plus maybe some fear aggression because a dog on leash around off leash dogs can feel threatened. First, keep her away from other dogs. The more she practises a behavior the harder it will be to change. Dogs don't need to go to a dog park, it is where you are likely to find uncontrolled dogs. And you need to consider just how unsafe it is to put her in situations that resulted in stitches for you. It may be your wife or someone else next time. Second, get a thorough medical checkup for her including a thyroid and any other tests, to exclude any medical reasons for the behaviour. Tell the vet the reason for the checkup and be truthful about the situations where she was aggressive. Third, ask the vet for a referral to a specialist qualified behaviour vet. "Dog trainers ...should not be dealing with ... cases involving aggression" - Kirsti Seksel in Behaviour - Proceedings 390 - Centre for Veterinary Education, Sydney Uni Fourth, start to write down everything you can about the situations that are a problem, such as where, type of dog, warning body language and also the situations where she used to be invariably OK with another dog, if any. Include her early life and the playing rough too, and how you have managed it, and the training methods you have used. Expect that everyone in the family will have to be on the same page with this, and medication may be prescribed for her. My references: The 5 Minute Veterinary Consult, Tilley and Smith - Aggression Behavior Problems of the Dog and Cat Landsberg, Hunthausen and Ackerman - Canine Agression Lastly, run this advice past your vet too.

You had better research "same sex aggression". Bitches who don't get on must be separated for life, or risk serious injury or even death. From Behavior Problems of the Dog and Cat G. Landsberg, W. Hunthausen, L. Ackerman : "prognosis is guarded to fair" "female-female agression is ...more difficult to resolve than male-male aggression."

I would keep right away from blue because it is so popular. So many kennel names have blue or blu as part of the name which tells you straight away where their emphasis lies. Also be aware that white faces and ears could carry a risk of deafness. There are also some tests which need to be done on the parents before breeding. Reading the Breeders and Puppies for Sale ads was educational.

Do you have a question? If not go to the Breeds section in the main menu, and I'd be wanting to know whether colour dilution alopecia is a problem with blue staffies. Also the more trendy the breed or colour, the more difficult it may be to find an experienced knowledgeable breeder and not just someone who thinks they might make some money. There's no money to be made in dog breeding if you are doing it properly and ethically.

The dog you met might be typical or might be the exception. You would need to meet more, and in different situations to make an informed appraisal of the breed. Then too, different bloodlines may differ in temperament. The spitz breeds in general are quite - vocal (if you don't mind it) or noisy (if you do), aren't they?