sandgrubber

I disagree. The beauty pageant should be no more important in determining what dogs get bred than temperament and health. Show rings are capricious and fad prone, often favoring extreme characteristics and failing to filter out unhealthy specimens. Sure, show folks do health testing, but they commonly ignore obvious health defects, especially allergies. Some things that I personally would consider to be faults, such as an extreme coat that is high maintenance and unsuited to Australian climate, are elevated to being virtues. Another problem is that the registry decision is made too early in a dog's life...commonly before 8 weeks...and doesn't get reversed if, later in life, the dog turns out to be something that should not be bred from...say an epileptic or an extreme resource guarder. Likewise the pup that gets off to a slow start and appears to be 'pet quality' at 6 weeks, may turn out to be a late bloomer. Among Labradors, I'd much rather have a pup that passes screening for guide dog training than one whose sire and dam were both GrCh's.

"last breeder i went to had 2 bitches she was breeding , she told me her pups are always healthy ansd strong and they usually have 8-10 pups twice a year" You must have heard wrong. The KCs don't allow two litters a year. I agree with you. ...mostly. limited register, as practiced, is a bad institution.

IMO limited register should ONLY be used to prevent breeding of dogs that shouldn't be bred from, especially for reasons of health OR temperament. Problem: Many such things cannot be identified by 8 weeks. As stands the two tiered register is used for various things. Increasing revenue. Preventing competition. Perpetuating some interpretation of a breed standard. Pretty stupid. The system needs a major overhaul. I'm not optimistic it's getting one any time soon.

I googled and found that colostr might be a good thing for strengthening immunity and preventing digestive problems. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/bovine-colostrum

I was surprised to read the label on ProPlan medium puppy food and find they add colostrum. I thought colostrum was only valuable for neonates. Is it really good past the first month?

The active ingredient in the tablets is probably Ivermectin. It is a pretty safe drug (the dosage for mange is 10 x that for heartworm prevention, and even that is considered safe), so don't worry about starting while the injection is supposed to be in effect. On the otherhand, if there are no mozzies there'sno danger, so don't worry about delaying. Also, my vet says Ivermectin every third month is sufficient to prevent heartworm...so some lapse in coverage isn't a big deal.

About time. It's more like kidnapping than theft.

I'm picking a pup from a litter of 7. The one I liked first off has gotten into noisey wining at 5 weeks, while one I had previously overlooked is silent, stands back, and gazes into you eyes when he wants attention. Are these traits likely to hold true as the pups grow up?

Dear Customer, Congratulations on acquiring your spaniel. Please find the instructions for your particular model listed below: Although your spaniel comes fully assembled, due to particular issues during production, we do occasionally have issues with components such as screws. They invariably are either loose or missing altogether. Mode 1: This is the sleep mode, activated for the majority of the day as the spaniel ages. This is normal and you should not worry about it, just accept the peace and quiet while you can. Mode 2: Anarchy. Although we have tried to ease the effect of anarchy mode, it’s not always possible. There are inherent issues with the timer settings of anarchy mode in regards to there being none. Should your spaniel suddenly go from comatose to running around the walls, we cannot stop this feature. Sunlight: Do not allow your spaniel to stay in the sun too long. They can burn if left unattended but they also recharge. Too much of a charge and mode 2 can be activated without warning. Energy consumption: This has been an ongoing issue as their energy consumption is too direct. We have tried to put baffles, non return valves and diversions in place but none seem to work adequately. Safe to say what goes in comes out, in both solids and gas. The gas, although noxious, can only inhibit breathing of the owner for up to ten minutes. Naming: Your spaniel comes untitled as we feel owners should use names of their own. If you are unsure, we have listed below a few names our owners like to use: Shithead You’re kidding me Is that yours? Don’t you dare Ok, you Asshole Put that down Why? Get that out of your mouth The zipper: We ask you not to try to open a spaniel’s zipper on their back as this will invalidate your one hour warranty. Rumours that they are merely toddlers in a dog suit is highly contested. Software: Your spaniel is pre-installed with the highest software and hardware. This includes the loyalty chip, the love every one chip, fun chip and, of course, the highly popular mayhem chip. They are all running on the Whatthehell operating system 12.2. Although this has been in circulation for many years, we have found it simply cannot be improved upon. Should you have any queries you can reach us on 118-what-did-I-do Thank you. We hope you have many years of enjoyment with your spaniel. Please be aware that by the time you have read this, your warranty will have run out. Unfortunately, we do not renew warranties and we do not offer refunds or returns..ever. It’s your problem now.

I found solid tabs are fine IF you jam them down the throat. The first time I tried I found 4 spit up quarter tablets in the whelping box

I've always used buckets rather than bowls. If the pup persists, some concrete can help, either cement the bucket in, or put concrete at its bottom.

Sounds pretty loose to me. Maybe identical twins tend to end out with lifestyles that are compatible with having a dog. My family is full of dog lovers...but we all live in rural or semi rural areas.

I chop up chicken frames and feed them alongside puppy chow. The lactating bitch needs more calcium and secondary minerals) more fat (dog milk is 9%+ fat) and more protein. Frames are a good source of all of these and better balanced than calcium supplements...plus they are prettyeasyto find and cheap. I don't trust pet mince. It's often made from a scrap pile that's been sitting around and is none too fresh. My dogs are larger...but a good meat clever will reduce frames to a near pulp in no time.

I have moved to NZ. I have a litter coming on 2 weeks old and it's time to start deworming. I can't find any liquid wormers (will ask vet later...they're not open yet) on NZ vet med sites. Do people give solid versions (Aristopet puppy and small dog) to baby puppies? I've used pyrantel pamoate in the past and liked it...(pups always spit out drontal liquid) and will order it from abroad if needed.

I have a litter of 7 ESS pups. Two have unattached rear dew claws, which, unfortunately, neither I nor the vet noticed. I never remove front dew claws, but am not sure how to feel about unattached rears. Is it better to have a vet do them, or wait and let puppy buyers decide what to do. (If I were a puppy buyer I'd probably wait and have them removed next time the dog had reason to be anaesthetised).

And ask the council if you will be held responsible if your dogs kill an intruder

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/jul/10/raw-dog-food-may-be-fuelling-spread-of-antibiotic-resistant-bacteria?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other Scary. I'd like to see equivalent studies from down under.

I suspect Everyone (almost) is good at ignoring feeding advice. So many opinions. So few long term feeding studies.

I believe the FDA reports are based on consumer reports and are not checked. Please give URL to allow study of details.

Like so many things, what you can get away with depends a lot on your neighbours. An occasional litter and quiet, inoffensive dogs is far less likely to provoke enforcement of over the top rules than frequent breeding of dogs that frighten or annoy the neighbours.

https://www.kxan.com/news/texas-politics/gov-abbott-vetoes-bill-expanding-animal-cruelty-laws-calls-it-micro-managing/ The bipartisan act would have made it a Class C misdemeanor if someone knowingly leaves a dog outside unattended while restrained unless the owner can provide: Adequate shelter An area that allows the dog to stay away from standing water, urine or feces or otherwise cause harm to the dog Shade from direct sunlight Potable water The act goes on to say owners couldn’t use a chain to restrain the dog, or a tether that has weights attached or is shorter than 10 feet or five times the length of the dog measured from nose to tail. It also stipulates that the dog’s collar or harness “fit properly.” Repeat offenders would have charges

Also, dogs are individuals. For example, I've known Rottweilers that are friendly and some that are hostile to both people and other dogs. I don't believe it's all in the upbringing. You need to talk to the breeder and find out what temperament they breed for and learn a little about temperament testing in puppies. For starters I would strike huskies from your list. They are wonderful dogs, and smart. But they have thick coats ill suited to Australian summer, and they tend to employ their brains to pleasing themselves (particularly escaping and going walkabout) rather than pleasing you. I think you might learn more by going to obedience trials than conformation shows. They reveal more about trainabity. I don't recommend getting two dogs to start out with. It's harder to train two than one. Many will tell you about littermate syndrome. That doesn't worry me as much as the imperative that pups/dogs be separated for training. So it takes twice as long, and as a big softies, I hate to separate dogs who are attached to one another. Also, unless you are quite strong, controlling two large dogs can be challenging. Say you are walking on leads and they decide to persue a cat or rabbit or to visit with a neighbour's dog.

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Hey everyone, when you talk about studies, please give references. Such things vary by breed, age, nutrition etc. Plus some research is dubious due to small sample size, selection bias, lack of controls and so on. ATM my reading is that evidence is inconclusive

Not if they play in mudpuddles.