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They are not reputable-they are puppy millers. http://www.wheredopuppiescomefrom.com.au/ http://www.thepuppymill.com.au/ Just a couple of sites to look at.

I didn't see anything apart from play. Any nipping, mouthing and showing of teeth was just play. There is no way to stop this and you shouldn't want to. The only bad thing about this is when they both come up for a cuddle covered in each others spit. Mine are also very noisy when they play and you'd think someone was getting killed. I think Marcus was wonderful but he is only 10 months so is still very playful himself. I'd let Marcus discipline Henry if he needs it, but of course while under supervision so you can step in if needed. There was nothing in that play that I would think of stopping.

The RSPCA last night supported the council's stance but said there were no grounds to prosecute the Paxtons under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. How can this be the caes -some dogs with no water or shelter to start with

It might be a small thing on a non-dog forum but here ;)

I think personality and breed. Some breeds seem more focussed than others (IMO)

They are always in the room with me if I'm the only one home. If there is something more interesting going on they'll happily give me the flick

As a pet owner I've had my bitches desexed before their first season and never had any problems. I believe this just about removes any chance of mammary cancer. I think the incidence of mammary cancer increases with each season. Plus I really couldn't be bothered going through a season and worrying about bleeding, other dogs etc.

*scratches head* People actually have to ask the RSPCA to do this? They don't do it automatically? A-mazing. In Qld the RSPCA run the service below,which I think is fantastic. It is a great back up to doing your own search. Without the small payment I wouldn't expect the staff to have the time to conduct the searches. http://lostfound.rspcaqld.org.au/animal/petDTectInfo.asp What is Pet D Tect Pet D Tect is a service provided by RSPCA QLD to help owners find their lost pets. It costs $10.00 for 10 days and it has helped hundreds of lost pets find their way home across Queensland. Pet D Tect not only gives the animals of Queensland a much better chance of being found, but it also provides a financial boost to the RSPCA helping to fund the care of animals whose owners could not be located. If your pet is on Pet D Tect a team of RSPCA Staff and Volunteers will conduct daily searches on our internal database which includes all the found animals called in or logded on the website by members of the public, brought in by our emergency Animal Ambulance and called in by Vet Surgeries. The team will also search pounds local to where your animal went missing and your animal's file will stand out on our website with the special Pet D Tect status jumping to the front. To have the Pet D Tect team help you with your search call 1300 36 37 36 or email [email protected].

This is also Maddy's favourite! She loves squeaky toys but manages to pull the squeaker out of them but she has had this tyre for a couple of years. Maddy is Charlie's favourite toy. As she plays he runs around biting her on her bum.

I killed a dog on the road once. I went to the door of the yard, that it and 2 other dogs, rushed out of. I was in shock and shaking as I asked if he had a particular dog. He said yes and I apologised and started to explain that it rush out and went straight under my wheels. He cut me short and said "great one less mouth to feed" and slamed the door in my face! I rang the council and reported the his dogs who were still chasing cars - no fences.

Take to the cat with a hose everytime you see it in your yard or on the fence. The water won't hurt the cat but it may help it to avoid your place.

I would think that a stroll where the dog has sniffing time wouldn't hurt his joint development. Mine, they are adults, have a bit of a routine with our walks. We go through a park early in the walk where they have the full length of the lead to sniff around. This is quite a slow process. When we leave the park it is our serious walk. When Maddy was a pup/young we would go to this park a few times a day for a sniff and to see all the people and dogs walking through. She loved this.

When I bought Maddy I saw the litter of pups first then Mum came in and she stayed with the pups for the rest of the visit. The pups were about 4 weeks. The mother was beautiful and I could have stolen her She was lapping up the attention and very relaxed with us looking at her pups but there were no children. Three sons were with me but they were all over 16yrs. I would like to meet mum (and dad if possible) but wouldn't expect the mum to be there with the pups, especially if the breeder said she was protective of them.

No unfortunatley it is state wide. Some councils will hold dogs longer but they are under no legal obligation to. Ipswich pound are "difficult" to work with although Varicool did manage to a little bit. It's a pity because in most ways Ipswich is a very progressive council.

Which suburb?

I was initially more worried about the cats than the dog. Worried that the cats would jump into the baby's cot and smother them. I ended up putting a hook on the door and ring on the door frame ( if you know what I mean) so I could leave the door ajar but not enough for the cats to get in. None of our sons slept in our room.

I got my rough collie when I was 18 and he lived and moved everywhere with me. It was back in the days before there were so many dog rules. He came with me to NZ and back, and often interstate. He travelled in trains, planes, buses and even hitched hiked with me. All this time he had never even growled at anyone and was the most placid laid back dog ever. When he was about 12yrs we were walking in the bushy area - he was off lead - and a man came out of the bushes and grabbed me-I screamed. Kurrie came flying out of nowhere (he was behind me and the guy probably didn't see him) and flew at this guys neck, he brought up his elbow and Kurrie took a piece out of it. Well there was a lot of blood around so there some type of contact. The guy took off. It was reported to the police but he was never caught. Kurrie was quite a good watch dog, and they do have a lovely deep bark, but I didn't think he would ever really protect me. Luckily he was never put to the test again.

Not what you'd call experienced but over the 2 yrs I fostered I was sort of on the lookout to keep a second dog to my female BC. Now I wanted an older, quieter dog. Definately not another BC. But when I fostered another red, young BC (Charlie) Maddy fell instantly in love with him. She got on with all the other fosters (all male as she is quite bossy) but she just had an instant rapport with him. The funniest was my cat. Gypsie hated all the foster dogs and I continually had a baby gate up in the house so she could get away from them. From day 1 Gypsie accepted Charlie and wasn't at all scared of him. He loves her too. I have no idea if it because of his breed or because he is so very gentle.

Many mammals in the wild eat only every few days or so after a big kill. Same as humans originally.

I woke up the other day to find Maddy "dragging" her back legs behind her. I freaked and carried her to car to go to the vets thinking it could be a tick. Well by the time we got to the surgery she sort of jumped out of the car and limped into the surgery looking much better. She had probably strained a muscle and the anti inflammatories worked well. It was harder keeping her quiet for a couple of days. Hopefully for you it's muscular or something simple.

Just wishing him all the best.

She is beautiful. If it was hot she would have loved the river.

If they don't find his owners he is going to become the ships mascot. Apparently the crew just love him.

Apart from the minimal shedding That's why a curly coat retriever would be perfect

Curly coat retriever I had one when my boys were young and she was brilliant. She was a bit stubborn so sometimes needed a firm hand but she was intelligent and learned things very quickly. Sally loved camping as long as it was near water - though sometimes she needed to be leashed to keep her out of the water if anyone was trying to fish Great recall apart from the water thing. Lots of energy. Very wash and wear coat and I can't remember any / much shedding.