I am looking to purchase an English Bulldog pup. by late May (the latest). The problem is I keep running into people that are out of state and I don't feel to secure about going that route. I am looking for a pup. male with AKC ...please if anyone can help please help. This is a graduation gift for my brother.
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You might try www.breeders.net. They are a really helpful site in this case. I found both my puppies that way.
The best place to find a responsible breeder is through a referral from the breed's parent club:
http://www.thebca.org/
Please keep in mind that one of the indications that you are dealing with a responsible breeder is that they don't constantly have puppies available. You may have to wait for a healthy, quality pup, but it will be worth it in the long run.
Perhaps for a graduation present, you can take your brother to visit the breeder's kennel and meet the parents of his future pup.
Remember that AKC registration alone is not a guarantee of quality.
Here are some suggested questions one can use to determine if a breeder is truly responsible:
1. Is she an AKC registered breeder of good standing and an active member of her breed Parent Club?
2. Are there AKC Champions listed on the pedigree, showing that the breeder spends her time %26 money to prove the quality of her breeding stock through competition?
3. Are all the animals kept in clean, comfortable, healthy, loving circumstances?
4. Did the breeder conduct extensive interviews with you and every member of your family?
5. Have the sire %26 dam received all available health clearances, (eg. OFA Hip %26 Eye, Thyroid testing, THESE VARY FOR EACH BREED)
6. Is she willing to honestly discuss any possible genetic defects that may exist in her line?
7. Does she have a Sales Contract?
8. Does the contract contain a clause stipulating that you spay or neuter the puppy before it reaches a certain
age?
9. Does the contract contain a clause stating that if at any time in the puppy's life, you can no longer care for it, it must be returned to the breeder? (This ensures that no animal bred by this breeder will ever end up in a shelter).
10. Will the breeder maintain contact with you for the life of the puppy to answer questions and help in general?
I am not sure of any breeders, but I am just posting this warning given by someone a few days ago about a certian breeder from your state. Click on the link below to take you to the warning, it was posted on PetQnA.com .
Have a good day!
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Anyone know of a cheap yet well known english bulldog breeder near Ohio.?
I want to get a pure english bulldog but can't afford 1500+ to buy one. I have found a couple pure ones for less than 500 but they are states away from me. I am looking in the 500 range if possible. Don't people sell things anymore without the greed of profit on their mind. I don't want one that is mixed or not from someone who hasn't been breeding them for awhile, i want to make sure it is a good one with a long stable healthy family history. Thanks
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If you do research on Bulldogs, you will learn:
They have to be artificially inseminated, ( vet expense) as the male's chest is too heavy to properly mount the female. then they must be delivered by C-section...minimum of $1400..then raised by hand (missing work for at least a week, of feeding EVERY two hours around the clock) as new mom's won't usually allow the pups to nurse, or can't nurse, until her C-section wound is healing..
So, you are looking at an $11,000 investment for just the first litter..They can only have 2 or 3 litters, as they can only have that many C-sections before the uterus horn will no longer support puppies, and the litters are generally quite small..(5.5 puppies being the average)
there are SO many health issues with this breed, that any reputable breeder will have spent at least $1500 for genetic testing, before even beginning to breed, plus their original investment of the breeding pair..Which is about $3500 each for breeding quality parents..So, if ALL goes well, (rarely) all litters are large, and pups are all survivors, a breeding mom can have 17 puppies in her lifetime.
No way a reputable breeder can charge less than $1500 and even break even..
On the other hand, puppy mills or backyard breeders will mate the female with a Boston terrier or Pug, so they don't have to pay a vet to inseminate, and the mom will have a littler she can deliver naturally..They will register the litter through CKC or APR as they don't have to show parent's registration numbers, and sell as registered purebreds..Charging $500-$800. ( and NEVER do genetic testing)
I also want an English Bulldog but I'm going to wait until I can afford $1,200 for a pet quality dog. I have a friend who found one with only 1 eye and still paid $400 for him. I've talked to a few breeders and they all tend to tell me that cheap dogs probably have issues in their breeding and to stay away from them. So I'm waiting, I'm going to star your question and watch for good answer though.
Try a rescue organization first. You won't find a reputable breeder who sells "cheap" puppies.
You can try to get an older dog from a rescue organization, but other than that, you aren't going to find one. This isn't about greed so much, as the extent of vet care that goes into breeding bull dogs. Nearly all bull dogs require C-sections to deliver the puppies, and they have small litters. They also can have other health problems, which require vet health guarentees, which also cost money. English Bulldogs aren't a good choice if you don't want to pay the price, because you'll end up paying it in vet bills anyway.
Cheap and Quality will never go together. If you can't afford the price of the dog then you wont be able to afford vet bills, and other items (food, cleaning supplies for housetraining, etc!)
If you want a good dog, you have to pay for it. Do you think all the generations of breeding that go into a dog cost nothing? A "long stable healthy family history" costs money.
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If you do research on Bulldogs, you will learn:
They have to be artificially inseminated, ( vet expense) as the male's chest is too heavy to properly mount the female. then they must be delivered by C-section...minimum of $1400..then raised by hand (missing work for at least a week, of feeding EVERY two hours around the clock) as new mom's won't usually allow the pups to nurse, or can't nurse, until her C-section wound is healing..
So, you are looking at an $11,000 investment for just the first litter..They can only have 2 or 3 litters, as they can only have that many C-sections before the uterus horn will no longer support puppies, and the litters are generally quite small..(5.5 puppies being the average)
there are SO many health issues with this breed, that any reputable breeder will have spent at least $1500 for genetic testing, before even beginning to breed, plus their original investment of the breeding pair..Which is about $3500 each for breeding quality parents..So, if ALL goes well, (rarely) all litters are large, and pups are all survivors, a breeding mom can have 17 puppies in her lifetime.
No way a reputable breeder can charge less than $1500 and even break even..
On the other hand, puppy mills or backyard breeders will mate the female with a Boston terrier or Pug, so they don't have to pay a vet to inseminate, and the mom will have a littler she can deliver naturally..They will register the litter through CKC or APR as they don't have to show parent's registration numbers, and sell as registered purebreds..Charging $500-$800. ( and NEVER do genetic testing)
I also want an English Bulldog but I'm going to wait until I can afford $1,200 for a pet quality dog. I have a friend who found one with only 1 eye and still paid $400 for him. I've talked to a few breeders and they all tend to tell me that cheap dogs probably have issues in their breeding and to stay away from them. So I'm waiting, I'm going to star your question and watch for good answer though.
Try a rescue organization first. You won't find a reputable breeder who sells "cheap" puppies.
You can try to get an older dog from a rescue organization, but other than that, you aren't going to find one. This isn't about greed so much, as the extent of vet care that goes into breeding bull dogs. Nearly all bull dogs require C-sections to deliver the puppies, and they have small litters. They also can have other health problems, which require vet health guarentees, which also cost money. English Bulldogs aren't a good choice if you don't want to pay the price, because you'll end up paying it in vet bills anyway.
Cheap and Quality will never go together. If you can't afford the price of the dog then you wont be able to afford vet bills, and other items (food, cleaning supplies for housetraining, etc!)
If you want a good dog, you have to pay for it. Do you think all the generations of breeding that go into a dog cost nothing? A "long stable healthy family history" costs money.
Anyone know how to stop a dog from having nightmares?
I adopted Coco about 2 and a half years ago.I guess his life before that was hard,but how do I keep him from crying in his sleep?
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I don't think theres any magic thing we can do to stop our dogs nightmares, just like there's nothing we can do to stop what we dream about. When he's having one, you should gentley wake him up and reassure him that everything is ok. Then maybe snuggle with him for a little while and let him fall asleep in your arms. Good luck with your dog. :)
MY DOG HAS THE SAME PROBLEM AND I LET HIM SLEEP WITH ME WHEN I HEAR HIM CRY AND SHAKE IN HIS SLEEP I SOOTHE HIM BY CARESSING HIM UNTIL HE STOPS CRYING AND SHAKING.
Beware the human assumptions being placed on a dog... some dogs make a crying sound when they are happy and chasing a prey. While your human heart wants to comfort and ease your pup out of his tumultuos slumber, don't. If the dog is dreaming of hunting or some other agression, he could take a chunk out of you with no intention of hurting you - but rather whatever he was chasing/fighting. If his dream is particularly startling, he will most likely wake himself up. Once he is conscience and makes focused eye contact with you, then stroke him gently and if needed, give him comfort. Then you don't risk startling or scaring him.
I hope this helps.
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I don't think theres any magic thing we can do to stop our dogs nightmares, just like there's nothing we can do to stop what we dream about. When he's having one, you should gentley wake him up and reassure him that everything is ok. Then maybe snuggle with him for a little while and let him fall asleep in your arms. Good luck with your dog. :)
MY DOG HAS THE SAME PROBLEM AND I LET HIM SLEEP WITH ME WHEN I HEAR HIM CRY AND SHAKE IN HIS SLEEP I SOOTHE HIM BY CARESSING HIM UNTIL HE STOPS CRYING AND SHAKING.
Beware the human assumptions being placed on a dog... some dogs make a crying sound when they are happy and chasing a prey. While your human heart wants to comfort and ease your pup out of his tumultuos slumber, don't. If the dog is dreaming of hunting or some other agression, he could take a chunk out of you with no intention of hurting you - but rather whatever he was chasing/fighting. If his dream is particularly startling, he will most likely wake himself up. Once he is conscience and makes focused eye contact with you, then stroke him gently and if needed, give him comfort. Then you don't risk startling or scaring him.
I hope this helps.
Anyone know how to find dogsitters and walkers in Atlanta?
My "Honey" (cocker spaniel) of 14 years passed in 2006...I think I'm ready to purchase a new baby, but I work fulltime and go to college partime. My boyfriend (we live together) works fulltime and will help when I go to school at night. But I want back up for my baby for those times I can not get home right away to walk or feed him/her. If anyone knows a good website or reference it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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I recomend that you try to find a doggy daycare. It is sooo hard for a puppy to be kept in the house all day and only being walked once. At a doggy daycare they get constant stimulation and excersice, which is very very good for a young pup. Try searching yahoo or google for some places near you. Good Luck
i dont know a website however you could check the advertiser or even place an ad yourself either that or the yellow pages there are companys just for that kinda like a babysitting company but for dogs if you really want an internet site though just type in search dogsitters or pet walkers pick a key word you'll be aight
Try the local kennel clubs, vet school, or training clubs -- they usually have lists of people who can dog sit. Also --ask the local veterinarians, look in the Yellow Pages -- under pet sitting, house sitting and dog sitting. Most are bonded and may be licensed
During the summer -- you might be able to find a responsible neighbor kid who would help out for a couple of dollars a day.
Good luck!
I've recently become addicted to Craigslist.org. It's basically online classified ads, but you can find practically ANYTHING here. When you first log on,you'll get the San Fransisco area, so click on Georgia and then on Atlanta. I would try the Pets section first, then maybe the Looking for Employment section.
On the Pets section for my town, there are ALWAYS people advertising their pet walking/sitting services. You can also post to this section asking if anyone offers these services.
Please be aware though that looking for services online can be dangerous. Make sure you are being safe about it, and research the business you are interested in thoroughly.
Hope this helps!
The website for Pet Sitters International is petsit.com. They have a free locator service by zip code for finding pet sitters, dog walkers, and doggy day care.
Thanks
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I recomend that you try to find a doggy daycare. It is sooo hard for a puppy to be kept in the house all day and only being walked once. At a doggy daycare they get constant stimulation and excersice, which is very very good for a young pup. Try searching yahoo or google for some places near you. Good Luck
i dont know a website however you could check the advertiser or even place an ad yourself either that or the yellow pages there are companys just for that kinda like a babysitting company but for dogs if you really want an internet site though just type in search dogsitters or pet walkers pick a key word you'll be aight
Try the local kennel clubs, vet school, or training clubs -- they usually have lists of people who can dog sit. Also --ask the local veterinarians, look in the Yellow Pages -- under pet sitting, house sitting and dog sitting. Most are bonded and may be licensed
During the summer -- you might be able to find a responsible neighbor kid who would help out for a couple of dollars a day.
Good luck!
I've recently become addicted to Craigslist.org. It's basically online classified ads, but you can find practically ANYTHING here. When you first log on,you'll get the San Fransisco area, so click on Georgia and then on Atlanta. I would try the Pets section first, then maybe the Looking for Employment section.
On the Pets section for my town, there are ALWAYS people advertising their pet walking/sitting services. You can also post to this section asking if anyone offers these services.
Please be aware though that looking for services online can be dangerous. Make sure you are being safe about it, and research the business you are interested in thoroughly.
Hope this helps!
The website for Pet Sitters International is petsit.com. They have a free locator service by zip code for finding pet sitters, dog walkers, and doggy day care.
Anyone know Finnish?
Ok, so I've been working on training my puppies. They learned how to sit and shake so far. I was reading Dogs for Dummies and it said something in there about teaching your dog commands in different languages. I thought it sounded like a really cool idea. There was a site listed in there called Mr. P's Dog Training. There were commands in several languages, and sound clips to hear the first half. But there is none for the language I want. I really want to teach them in Finnish, because that's mostly what I am. Does anyone know how to speak a little Finnish? The commands are:
heel (seuraa)
sit (itsu)
stay (paikalla/paikka)
Down (Maahan)
Come (Tanne) with 2 dots over a
Stand (seiso)
Let go (irti)
Does anyone know how to say these properly?
I'm expecting like no responses, considering that I know no one who speaks Finnish. So if you don't know, could you suggest a different language to teach my boys in? And give me a reason why?
Thanks so much! :)
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i dont know finnish but im italian myself and thats a good language to impress with
heel (seuraa)
sit (itsu)
stay (paikalla/paikka)
Down (Maahan)
Come (Tanne) with 2 dots over a
Stand (seiso)
Let go (irti)
Does anyone know how to say these properly?
I'm expecting like no responses, considering that I know no one who speaks Finnish. So if you don't know, could you suggest a different language to teach my boys in? And give me a reason why?
Thanks so much! :)
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i dont know finnish but im italian myself and thats a good language to impress with
Anyone know anything about Viszlas?
I'm thinking this will be the next breed of dog that I get but I was wondering if anyone out there has experience with them and can tell me a little bit about them. Dogs that bark a lot are a real turn off to me so I was wondering if they are like that or if they only bark at strangers. I don't mind a bit of barking in a watch-dog like manner. Are they high energy? Good off leash dogs? Any other info would be greatly appreciated.
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I used to have a Vizsla named Chase. He died at the age of 6 from cancer (this not a fault of the breed that I've heard of). They are loving to the point of being clingy (I liked this). They are excellent hunters (my husband liked this). They are pretty easy to train in that they always want to please you. My Vizsla barked at strangers, not just for no reason... but he sometimes barked at strangers that were far away. I think he was trying to get them to come play with him. Chase was very friendly to all people and other dogs, but he did not always know his own size and strength, so would sometimes tip toddlers over. Also, there tail, when wagging can sting a little. Overall, they are wonderful dogs and I would recommend them.
Good luck!
From what I've heard and seen. Viszlas are an all-around good breed much like a Lab. They have a lot of energy in their puppies days, but they'll grow out of it(hopefully). Somebody told me that he had his Viszla house-broken in two weeks and he taught him a lot of new tricks very easily. So I'm guessing that they're an easy dog to train.
It is a wonderful dog. Got two males. One of mine is 6 mo... so he plays n guff around a lot. The other one is a 27 inch somewhat fast bariner, that came 7 years ago to my home and its simply splendid. Friendly, quite smart, a great hunter some say, but I better go to the supermarket for food...
My dogs live in a 7 square mile property outside the city, with a small lake and a river in it, so I can see how good are as trackers and household vigilante.
My dogs relate pretty good to my three children, temper is gentle but not stupid, and they are always alert, even when playing, to outer noises and people horse riding close to my property... they have those amazing ears.
You will love them.
They are a high energy dog and do need a lot of exercise, they also are also not good off leash dog withing the city, they are hunters which means likely to take off to chase things, so you would have to pick very suitable areas for off leash runs and exercise preferably fenced in. Many do get returned because owners fail to provide enough exercise and the dogs become very destructive
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Like all sporting breeds, Vizslas require a good deal of exercise to remain healthy and happy. A bored Viszla is a destructive Viszla who is likely to engage in unwanted behavior, including chewing anything and everything in your home. Thirty minutes to an hour of exercise daily in a large off-leash area is optimal
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THey pages I feel are important reads
http://www.vizsladogs.com/articles/newv.
http://www.vizsladogs.com/articles/pupag...
http://www.vizsladogs.com/articles/adole...
http://www.vizsladogs.com/articles/adole...
I had checked the vizsla breed clubs found was very disappointed at how lacking they were on breed info other than having a link to the breed standard
but found this site which links above are found
they have put together a lot of good links including info on socializing and house, behavior and command training as why to get from a good breeder and rescue info
and references to books to help owners, This site is definitely worth bookmarking as there is very little of this kind of info on any other sites as look at the health page
and if you get one the humor page may be a necessity in survival : )
http://www.vizsladogs.com/home.htm...
My family is Hungarian and many friends of the family had brought their dogs with them when they fled hungary so met several when I was younger, our family decided on a little more laidback breed and still have the house standing(with mmultiples around) so chose coonhounds instead , viszlas are great dogs but will keep you busy and on your toes,
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I used to have a Vizsla named Chase. He died at the age of 6 from cancer (this not a fault of the breed that I've heard of). They are loving to the point of being clingy (I liked this). They are excellent hunters (my husband liked this). They are pretty easy to train in that they always want to please you. My Vizsla barked at strangers, not just for no reason... but he sometimes barked at strangers that were far away. I think he was trying to get them to come play with him. Chase was very friendly to all people and other dogs, but he did not always know his own size and strength, so would sometimes tip toddlers over. Also, there tail, when wagging can sting a little. Overall, they are wonderful dogs and I would recommend them.
Good luck!
From what I've heard and seen. Viszlas are an all-around good breed much like a Lab. They have a lot of energy in their puppies days, but they'll grow out of it(hopefully). Somebody told me that he had his Viszla house-broken in two weeks and he taught him a lot of new tricks very easily. So I'm guessing that they're an easy dog to train.
It is a wonderful dog. Got two males. One of mine is 6 mo... so he plays n guff around a lot. The other one is a 27 inch somewhat fast bariner, that came 7 years ago to my home and its simply splendid. Friendly, quite smart, a great hunter some say, but I better go to the supermarket for food...
My dogs live in a 7 square mile property outside the city, with a small lake and a river in it, so I can see how good are as trackers and household vigilante.
My dogs relate pretty good to my three children, temper is gentle but not stupid, and they are always alert, even when playing, to outer noises and people horse riding close to my property... they have those amazing ears.
You will love them.
They are a high energy dog and do need a lot of exercise, they also are also not good off leash dog withing the city, they are hunters which means likely to take off to chase things, so you would have to pick very suitable areas for off leash runs and exercise preferably fenced in. Many do get returned because owners fail to provide enough exercise and the dogs become very destructive
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Like all sporting breeds, Vizslas require a good deal of exercise to remain healthy and happy. A bored Viszla is a destructive Viszla who is likely to engage in unwanted behavior, including chewing anything and everything in your home. Thirty minutes to an hour of exercise daily in a large off-leash area is optimal
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THey pages I feel are important reads
http://www.vizsladogs.com/articles/newv.
http://www.vizsladogs.com/articles/pupag...
http://www.vizsladogs.com/articles/adole...
http://www.vizsladogs.com/articles/adole...
I had checked the vizsla breed clubs found was very disappointed at how lacking they were on breed info other than having a link to the breed standard
but found this site which links above are found
they have put together a lot of good links including info on socializing and house, behavior and command training as why to get from a good breeder and rescue info
and references to books to help owners, This site is definitely worth bookmarking as there is very little of this kind of info on any other sites as look at the health page
and if you get one the humor page may be a necessity in survival : )
http://www.vizsladogs.com/home.htm...
My family is Hungarian and many friends of the family had brought their dogs with them when they fled hungary so met several when I was younger, our family decided on a little more laidback breed and still have the house standing(with mmultiples around) so chose coonhounds instead , viszlas are great dogs but will keep you busy and on your toes,
Anyone know about whippets?
what are they like? i know what there breed standards say there temperment is like, but i want to know from someone who has owned one. I know every dog is diff, and it all depends on how you raise them, but i was just wondering what some ppls experiences with the breed are!
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Their temperament depends on their parents and how they are raised.
I buy from show breeders whose dogs are their pets, so their litters are raised in the house and are handled daily.
They are not a good pet for everyone. IMHO.
They have a very strong hunting instinct, you have to work with that, it won't go away.
Obedience training is great, esp. if you make it fun and are dedicated to training your dog.
I've had Whippets over 20yrs. I currently own two 1/2 sisters 9mo. and 1yr. They live with a cat and a bird. I trained them from day one to leave them alone. They will chase animals if they are off leash. They do bully smaller dogs at the park, not biting, but they will roll them.
Mine are outgoing and friendly. I take them to class and on daily outings. They compete on the weekends.
Some are shy if they aren't well socialized and some are just "softer" than others. Cara is super outgoing, Misty is quieter, but does warm up to people. They occasionally get snippy with each other, but I am alpha not them so they stop as soon as I tell to.
They love to snuggle in bed with me or on the couch once they are tired.
So sweet dogs, but born killers. Mine kill plastic bags at the Lure Courses.
Puppies are crazy, adults are nice, old Whippets are great !
Try to get out to a show or a lure course (AKC or ASFA) or a Race (NAWRA or NOTRA). so you can see all the things they can do.
I just found out the world speed record for Flyball was set by a team with a Whippet on it.
Wonderful dogs for the right owner that understands the breed !
Most like to cuddle (love anything soft %26 warm). They can be very attached to their people and will seak to plaese but have a little streak of independence. Puppies are very prone to get in mischeif but older dogs actually have a suprisingly low need for excersise -15 min run in the yard qnd they'll often spend the rest of the day sleeping on the sofa.
But never forget they chase small fast moving things - especally furry things, and if they catch them they will kill them. Some whippets live with a cat but some chase them .
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Their temperament depends on their parents and how they are raised.
I buy from show breeders whose dogs are their pets, so their litters are raised in the house and are handled daily.
They are not a good pet for everyone. IMHO.
They have a very strong hunting instinct, you have to work with that, it won't go away.
Obedience training is great, esp. if you make it fun and are dedicated to training your dog.
I've had Whippets over 20yrs. I currently own two 1/2 sisters 9mo. and 1yr. They live with a cat and a bird. I trained them from day one to leave them alone. They will chase animals if they are off leash. They do bully smaller dogs at the park, not biting, but they will roll them.
Mine are outgoing and friendly. I take them to class and on daily outings. They compete on the weekends.
Some are shy if they aren't well socialized and some are just "softer" than others. Cara is super outgoing, Misty is quieter, but does warm up to people. They occasionally get snippy with each other, but I am alpha not them so they stop as soon as I tell to.
They love to snuggle in bed with me or on the couch once they are tired.
So sweet dogs, but born killers. Mine kill plastic bags at the Lure Courses.
Puppies are crazy, adults are nice, old Whippets are great !
Try to get out to a show or a lure course (AKC or ASFA) or a Race (NAWRA or NOTRA). so you can see all the things they can do.
I just found out the world speed record for Flyball was set by a team with a Whippet on it.
Wonderful dogs for the right owner that understands the breed !
Most like to cuddle (love anything soft %26 warm). They can be very attached to their people and will seak to plaese but have a little streak of independence. Puppies are very prone to get in mischeif but older dogs actually have a suprisingly low need for excersise -15 min run in the yard qnd they'll often spend the rest of the day sleeping on the sofa.
But never forget they chase small fast moving things - especally furry things, and if they catch them they will kill them. Some whippets live with a cat but some chase them .
Anyone know about giving Aleve to dogs?
my dog seems to have pulled a muscle or done something to his back left leg. he is limping and we have heard that you can give them aspirin to help ease the pain. Does anyone know if Aleve is safe for them? that is all we have in the house and i don't want to give it to him if it is not safe.
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NO!
See a VET!
NO NO NO, you can't give it to a dog. Watch him for a couple of days and if the pain gets worse take him to the vet. Even aspirin can harm their stomach.
NO!! Aleve and advil (Naproxen and ibuprofin) are toxic for dogs!!
If you think your dog is in pain, take him to the vet for pain killers.
Please dont give your dog Aleeve. It is poison to dogs and can cause liver or kidney failure.
If your have to give your dog something then go an get some baby asprin and give your dog one asprin every day until he feels better. If you see no improvement by Sunday then get him into the vets to see if he could have damaged something.
Note that a dog is not a human. Just because your dog "does not feel good" is not a reason to give it an aspirin. Usually, aspirin is given to relieve extreme conditions of discomfort. Also note that most vets prescribe Rimadyl as a better pain-killer and anti-inflammatory than aspirin.
Enteric coated aspirin is not recommended in dogs because about half the time the coating isn't digested and the aspirin is excreted whole in the stool.
http://www.school-for-champions.com/anim...
if the pain gets worse take him to the vet
Check the bottle if it has acetaminophen (same ingredient as tylenol) it will harm him. Acetaminophen is posion for dogs.
you should call the vet.. i know that we have given my dog and cat baby asprin...its oranges very tiny chewables. i think we were told to use half at first.. the vet did reccomnd this.. but i would still call to double check.
aleve is not aspirin... a baby aspirin given with correct weight ratio will be ok... you can call the vet for advice - it is free
The only asprin i know of that is safe is Buffered asprin. We give our one dog that for arthritis. But you will have to get the proper dosage from a vet for according to his weight.
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NO!
See a VET!
NO NO NO, you can't give it to a dog. Watch him for a couple of days and if the pain gets worse take him to the vet. Even aspirin can harm their stomach.
NO!! Aleve and advil (Naproxen and ibuprofin) are toxic for dogs!!
If you think your dog is in pain, take him to the vet for pain killers.
Please dont give your dog Aleeve. It is poison to dogs and can cause liver or kidney failure.
If your have to give your dog something then go an get some baby asprin and give your dog one asprin every day until he feels better. If you see no improvement by Sunday then get him into the vets to see if he could have damaged something.
Note that a dog is not a human. Just because your dog "does not feel good" is not a reason to give it an aspirin. Usually, aspirin is given to relieve extreme conditions of discomfort. Also note that most vets prescribe Rimadyl as a better pain-killer and anti-inflammatory than aspirin.
Enteric coated aspirin is not recommended in dogs because about half the time the coating isn't digested and the aspirin is excreted whole in the stool.
http://www.school-for-champions.com/anim...
if the pain gets worse take him to the vet
Check the bottle if it has acetaminophen (same ingredient as tylenol) it will harm him. Acetaminophen is posion for dogs.
you should call the vet.. i know that we have given my dog and cat baby asprin...its oranges very tiny chewables. i think we were told to use half at first.. the vet did reccomnd this.. but i would still call to double check.
aleve is not aspirin... a baby aspirin given with correct weight ratio will be ok... you can call the vet for advice - it is free
The only asprin i know of that is safe is Buffered asprin. We give our one dog that for arthritis. But you will have to get the proper dosage from a vet for according to his weight.
Anyone know a vet that could write a letter of breed origin on my behalf to my apts. I'm facing an eviction.
When I got my puppy at 2 wks old I was told she was shar pei/black lab. A leasing agent at my apts. saw my dog and says she has pitt characteristics and threatens to evict if I don't "get rid" of my dog or get a letter from a Vet stating that in their opinion she's not pitt. Well, I haven't found a very helpful Vet so far which is surprising since there's really no risk to them for writing a letter about breed origin. Meaning mix breed determination is inconclusive (there is no scientific method, blood test, etc.) that can prove a dog is of a certain breed. So why won't anyone help me? I have researched "breed specific" ordinances and legislation, and I know that I would have an almost air-tight case if they evicted me and it went to trial. But I don't want it to go that far. I want to get the letter from a vet, keep my dog with me, and not get evicted, and I'm desperate to do that. Queen is a sweet 2 1/2 year old dog who loves me, loves children and I don't want to lose her.
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being a landlord and having to evict someone for having a breed restriction that was prohibited... let me give some helpful tips... first if you are having a hard time finding a vet that will write the letter in terms of liability reasons, any vet that has seen your dog will have put down what breed the dog is in their records. Getting a letter is not hard and shouldn't be a thing to worry about unless they feel your dog has pit characteristics. I know it sucks that they are doing this but i work for a large company and if we end up having these restricted dogs, our insurance companies will not insure the property for all the things that a property must be insured for. As far as ordinances and laws... most the breed restrictions we have, have nothing to do with the law... it has to do with rules that we have set at our property and everyone knows about at time of move in or application time (when we are made aware they have a dog). I know what you are going through, and i love dogs... but they have every right to require and ask for a letter from a vet.
did your lease say you were allowed to keep animals..nothing to do with the breed so forget about that...
that means nothing..
they is so sad. People cannot just tell you to get rid of your dog because he may be Pit. Whats wrong with being pit? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. Maybe tell your vet about this. Vets aren't prejudice about certain dog breeds and will devastated to hear someone is making you get rid of your puppy if it has Pit. That is just.wrong. Talk with all the vets in your area, one of them will have a solution.
Good luck and I hope you get to keep him even if he is Pit.
Can you contact the person you got the puppy from? I know it was a long time ago but maybe you can find them and get a letter from them.
A vet is not going to put his butt on the line if he doesn't know for sure what breed/s your dog is. And it could come back on them if your dog bites someone and they sue you. That vet could get dragged into it.
I'd try the person you got the dog from.
that is so sad :( i think you should smack that agent in the nose and look in the yellow pages for vets
good luck! :( :( :(:(:(:(
You can't really tell what breed a mix is, you're right, but I doubt the agent will like this answer.
First, get out the lease. Highlight anywhere that says anything about breed restrictions, including "and the landlord can basically change his/her mind..."
Second, go back to the place where you got your puppy. Explain your situation and get ANY and all information you can about the puppy's history, parents, etc. Were you told on paper or via email that the dog's a lab/shar pei mix? You'll want that too.
Third, get a vet that you've worked with for a while to write a letter saying you can't tell for sure what breed a dog is without papers, and testify to your dog's temperament. Get as many letters of recommendation for your dog - from trainers, friends - that you can. If your dog has been through obedience classes, gather up all documentation of that.
(That being said, what a stupid thing to say! What kind of "pit characteristics" are we talking about? Teeth?)
Finally, find a place where you and Queen can live peaceably without interference from these people who think they can judge a book by its cover. It's a sad world we live in when insurance companies hold out on landlords for things like this, but being prepared shouldn't hurt you.
Best of luck to you and Queen!
there is a lot of risk for a vet to write that letter if something goes wrong and your dog bites someone. Keep calling the yellow pages. What about your family vet. He/She would have a personal relationship with you and know your dog well. If you do not have a family vet you probably shouldnt have the dog
if they say go they mean go.
First, there is risk to the vet in writing your letter. If the dog bites someone later, the vet could be sued if it is determined the dog is part pit bull. "Determined" as in this ends up in court and a judge/jury decides she looks like a pit.
You might try talking to the local shelters. They are frequently faced with trying to guess a dog's breed. Just be aware, what the shelter people determine is only as good as the knowledge base.
I am sorry to say that you will not find a vet that will write you a letter . The reason being is he is not going to put himself in a sittuation to be sued . He cannot in all good conscience say your dog is something it might not be . there fore he would put himself in a sittuation to be sued . I think maybe you should be looking for another place to live . good luck .
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being a landlord and having to evict someone for having a breed restriction that was prohibited... let me give some helpful tips... first if you are having a hard time finding a vet that will write the letter in terms of liability reasons, any vet that has seen your dog will have put down what breed the dog is in their records. Getting a letter is not hard and shouldn't be a thing to worry about unless they feel your dog has pit characteristics. I know it sucks that they are doing this but i work for a large company and if we end up having these restricted dogs, our insurance companies will not insure the property for all the things that a property must be insured for. As far as ordinances and laws... most the breed restrictions we have, have nothing to do with the law... it has to do with rules that we have set at our property and everyone knows about at time of move in or application time (when we are made aware they have a dog). I know what you are going through, and i love dogs... but they have every right to require and ask for a letter from a vet.
did your lease say you were allowed to keep animals..nothing to do with the breed so forget about that...
that means nothing..
they is so sad. People cannot just tell you to get rid of your dog because he may be Pit. Whats wrong with being pit? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. Maybe tell your vet about this. Vets aren't prejudice about certain dog breeds and will devastated to hear someone is making you get rid of your puppy if it has Pit. That is just.wrong. Talk with all the vets in your area, one of them will have a solution.
Good luck and I hope you get to keep him even if he is Pit.
Can you contact the person you got the puppy from? I know it was a long time ago but maybe you can find them and get a letter from them.
A vet is not going to put his butt on the line if he doesn't know for sure what breed/s your dog is. And it could come back on them if your dog bites someone and they sue you. That vet could get dragged into it.
I'd try the person you got the dog from.
that is so sad :( i think you should smack that agent in the nose and look in the yellow pages for vets
good luck! :( :( :(:(:(:(
You can't really tell what breed a mix is, you're right, but I doubt the agent will like this answer.
First, get out the lease. Highlight anywhere that says anything about breed restrictions, including "and the landlord can basically change his/her mind..."
Second, go back to the place where you got your puppy. Explain your situation and get ANY and all information you can about the puppy's history, parents, etc. Were you told on paper or via email that the dog's a lab/shar pei mix? You'll want that too.
Third, get a vet that you've worked with for a while to write a letter saying you can't tell for sure what breed a dog is without papers, and testify to your dog's temperament. Get as many letters of recommendation for your dog - from trainers, friends - that you can. If your dog has been through obedience classes, gather up all documentation of that.
(That being said, what a stupid thing to say! What kind of "pit characteristics" are we talking about? Teeth?)
Finally, find a place where you and Queen can live peaceably without interference from these people who think they can judge a book by its cover. It's a sad world we live in when insurance companies hold out on landlords for things like this, but being prepared shouldn't hurt you.
Best of luck to you and Queen!
there is a lot of risk for a vet to write that letter if something goes wrong and your dog bites someone. Keep calling the yellow pages. What about your family vet. He/She would have a personal relationship with you and know your dog well. If you do not have a family vet you probably shouldnt have the dog
if they say go they mean go.
First, there is risk to the vet in writing your letter. If the dog bites someone later, the vet could be sued if it is determined the dog is part pit bull. "Determined" as in this ends up in court and a judge/jury decides she looks like a pit.
You might try talking to the local shelters. They are frequently faced with trying to guess a dog's breed. Just be aware, what the shelter people determine is only as good as the knowledge base.
I am sorry to say that you will not find a vet that will write you a letter . The reason being is he is not going to put himself in a sittuation to be sued . He cannot in all good conscience say your dog is something it might not be . there fore he would put himself in a sittuation to be sued . I think maybe you should be looking for another place to live . good luck .
Anyone know a small dog thats good for a teenager with allergies. My girls age 12 and 16 want a dog so bad.?
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a terrier would be great for them if they have allergies.
try a toy poodle? Shi Tzui's are good too! Also a mini beagle is good but they hunt and bark. i have 1
Chihuahua's are great for people with allergies and I also have asthma really bad and my two don't bother me nor do they trigger my allergies either.
i have a cavoodle (cavalier charles cross poodle) hes pretty small and so lovely. Get a small/medium dog breed crossed with a minature poodle.
Miniature poodles are reknowned for being non-allergenic. Beyond that, any small dog with very short hair may work too, such as rat terriers (my faves), chihuahuas, Chinese crested, etc. It's actually the dander of the pet that causes the allergic reactions. Short haired dogs are low maintenance! There's also a product called Allerpet that you can spritz on your dog. The important thing is that you have a back up plan if the dog doesn't work out..like a friend, relative or neighbor that would take the dog so that it doesn't end up in a "kill" shelter.
Amanda
MooSpots %26 NubbieWags (a group for rat terrier lovers)
when i was young, i had severe asthma. my doctor told me that if i were to have an indoor pet that it would be best for me to get a chiuaua (or however you spell it). those kinds of dogs do not bother those with allergies.
the chinese crested is a handsome dog with no hair except for his/her head, tail and legs.
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=h...
My sister in law has terrible allergies and she and her family got a yorkshire terrier. She has no problems with it. I have a shih tzu and she keeps her for me and has not problems with her allergies with my dog. These are the only dogs she can be around and not have terrible rash, itching, tearing and coughing.
Hope you have money, haha!
Any one of the breeds listed here: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/lightshedder... do not shed. (Well, they "shed" like humans do. You lose a bit of hair from brushing, and a little bit here and there, but a ton never falls out)
Most terriers are small, and if you find a miniature poodle those are good too!
Please be aware that most breeds of dogs cost some money (unless you want to go to a shelter). Don't buy from the pet store, and don't buy from the newspaper or people selling dogs cheaply. Find the breed you want, and research to find the average price. Most terriers don't fall under $1000, ones such as Yorkshire Terrier are well above $1000. If you buy a cheaper one, you run the risk of getting one that has behavioral and health problems.
Good luck!
chihuahua, they say that chihuahuas takes the asthma from the person and they get it .
Most allergies are caused by the saliva left on the fur in pets.
I work with small dogs everyday and there are lots of breeds that lose fur everywhere. Most people beleive that short hair dogs are better for not losing hair and for people with allergies WRONG!!!
Most short hair breeds malt fur all over the place (the fur from jack russel and fox terriers are like barb wire and impossible to remove) other breeds like shitzu, maltese, lhasa apsos, silkys they only lose fur when you brush them. They are a heaven sent for people who suffer allergies.
I am alergic to dogs but can't live without them, I run a home business called puppy camp and look after only small breeds of dogs - I only suffer from my allergies when I get the short hair breeds because of the fur they leave on the couch - carpet - everywhere, the best dog for your daugter's as far as fur loss and temperment is a maltese X shitzu, they have the best temperment and are great for kids. NO hair loss if you brush them at least once a week.
There are a wide variety of different dog breeds and mixes that would be good. Poodles and poodle mixes, bichon frise are good, maltese , llaso ahpsos, shih tsu. Miniature pinschers, chihuahuas and other short haired dogs would be good also, because they are low maintenance. My sister has asthma and allergies, and she has a poodle-chihuahua mix and her dog doesn't seem to bother her allergies/asthma. I have 6 miniature pinscers and when she is visiting me, my dogs don't bother her either. Do some research at the library or online. Type in dog breeds in the address bar and a list will come up. Click on a few. Some of these sites will have lists of several breeds and info on grooming/shedding and info on the breed itself. Talk to several vets and breeders and even the animal shelter. They could give you some recomendations that would work for your situation. Good Luck!!
Shih tzus. My neighbor has one. They have "hair", not fur, so they don't shed. Same with poodles. The down-side is that you'll have to pay for grooming, but both are great dogs.
I have a shih tuz, and she is the most adorablae dog in the world. We have no dog hair in the house, as she sheds very, very little. Shih Tzus have hair not fur, and are well known for being non allergic dogs. Besides that factor, they are small, cuter than a button, have a precious personality, and would be perfect for 2 young girls to love and adore. I vote for the Shih Tuz!
THere is no such thing as an hypo or non-allergenic dogs, there are only ones that have less dander and their saliva from licking themselves is which causes allergy symptoms
The hairless ones may seem like a low maintaince dog because they are hairless but really require more grooming maintaince than haired dog as they require baths every 3 days, need to have their skin moisturized and need to be protected from the sun as their skin does burn and will blister, they do have hair especially on their faces and possibly patchy growth on their body that requires shaving to keep them nice looking
Here is info on reducing allergies to dogs and includes a link to breeds best suit for allergy sufferers
http://members.aol.com/ahterrier/allergi...
http://members.aol.com/ahterrier/allergi...
I have two boys ages 9 and 11. About 4 years ago we went through a similar experience. My boys have alergies, I have the asthma. I cannot have cats of any kind and most dogs bother me. We did a trial run of taking care of my mother's Peekapoo. It is a female, and very small, non shedding. We took care of her for about a month, to see how we would do with an animal. My husband and I also wanted to see just how "badly" they wanted a dog, who would end up taking care of it and so on. We did fine, not many sneezes, and we decided to get our own "poodle blend" dog. We got a Bichon Frise/Poodle blend dog, female, and only about 10 pounds. We have had her for 4 years without problems even with my asthma. Also, of note, the problem with allergies is not so much the hair, but the dander of the animal, and certain hormones that can trigger an allergy. I can not tollerate male dogs. For some reason they make me sneeze and wheeze more. Making sure that the animal is spayed (if female) or neutered (if male) can help some. Good luck in your quest for a four legged friend!
Check the shelters too, sometimes you can find just the dog you want there that needs a home.
Toy poodles are hypoallergenic... they don't shed, but they are high maintenance. you have to bush them everyday, they have to get groomed when their hair gets long, and can have very fragile bones so you have to be very gentile with them.
I would agree with all who anwsered chihuahuas cause i own one and have another one that i foster . I also have allergies and these two dont bother me at all .
Shitzu. They dont have true fur its hair like us humans have
mini schnauzers are great dogs for people with allergies, they are almost shed-less they do require some grooming are very active dogs, great with kids, easy to train and are between 8 to 15 pounds. great inside or outside pets
Anyone know a good place to get dog collar hardware? I'm looking for metal side release buckles and D rings...
I've been able to find lots of plastic side release buckles, but I would really prefer metal ones, and am looking for a manufacturer or website where I can get them for a decent price, thanks!
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www.strapworks.com - in color too
Look in a farm supply store, especially in the horse section, if you have a big dog. For a smaller dog look in the hardware section of a farm supply store.
Another option would be to go to a thrift shop and look at old clothing with different attachments and baubles on it. Old purses sometimes have things like that too.
http://www.collargirl.com/hardware.html... They have the metal ones.
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www.strapworks.com - in color too
Look in a farm supply store, especially in the horse section, if you have a big dog. For a smaller dog look in the hardware section of a farm supply store.
Another option would be to go to a thrift shop and look at old clothing with different attachments and baubles on it. Old purses sometimes have things like that too.
http://www.collargirl.com/hardware.html... They have the metal ones.
Anyone Know a good name for a shiba inu?
I realy need some ideas!
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Here you go.a list of Japanese dog names, and their meanings. > http://www.pet-net.net/pet-names/japanes...
another list> http://lowchensaustralia.com/names/japna...
I think this one is darling: AIKO: means, little love; beloved
Also: TAKARA: treasure; precious object
For a boy Nookie and for a girl Shasta
if it is a boy how about= reilley
if it is a girl= abbey
is it a girl?
If it is,
Chesca
Keiko
Kainja
Maiko
Boys,
Kaiser,
Luca
Kawashimi!
Charlotte
Kenzo (just a Japanese name I like)
Zendog (it's Zen and dog)
Sencha (green tea)
Suki (love)
Chuugi (loyalty)
Riki (strength)
Chipo (pronounced shi-poe)
What about Yuki if it's a girl and Kenta if it's a boy.
I would name it something Japanese, but easy to say. Like Yuki and Haku. %26lt;3
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Here you go.a list of Japanese dog names, and their meanings. > http://www.pet-net.net/pet-names/japanes...
another list> http://lowchensaustralia.com/names/japna...
I think this one is darling: AIKO: means, little love; beloved
Also: TAKARA: treasure; precious object
For a boy Nookie and for a girl Shasta
if it is a boy how about= reilley
if it is a girl= abbey
is it a girl?
If it is,
Chesca
Keiko
Kainja
Maiko
Boys,
Kaiser,
Luca
Kawashimi!
Charlotte
Kenzo (just a Japanese name I like)
Zendog (it's Zen and dog)
Sencha (green tea)
Suki (love)
Chuugi (loyalty)
Riki (strength)
Chipo (pronounced shi-poe)
What about Yuki if it's a girl and Kenta if it's a boy.
I would name it something Japanese, but easy to say. Like Yuki and Haku. %26lt;3
Anyone know a breeder who sells oversized German shepherds?
where can I find a breeder on the internet who sells oversized GSD's? I heard people are not buying them because they are big because they were bred poorly. If no one buys the dogs, the breeder just throws them on the street. I want to give these dogs lives....... I just want a large GSD I never heard of this. Just tell me where to get a king German shepherd. I dont care if they were bred poorly.
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Actually there are Shiloh German Shepherds. They are HUGE. Check Petfinder:
http://www.petfinder.com
You are not going to find a breeder that specifically breeds over sized GS's. That would be pointless for a breeder cause they would be worthless in shows. I suggest finding a German Shepherd Rescue. There are many homeless German Shepherds there, one might even be what you are looking for.
http://www.gsdrescue1.org/
They don't throw them on the streets, they put big price tags on them and pretend that they are worth something.. They are merely oversized shepherds prone to more health problems.. You won't find them in the trash, but you will find them with a big price tag on them.
You got a ton of money for the vet?? Shepherds have alot of health problems anyhow, without being big.. You want a big dog so you can have big vet bills ?? You really need to get a life.
go to petfinder.com...this is a site for rescue groups....just enter your Zip code, and enter breed wanted, and be AMAZED at how many GREAT choices you have !!....I recently adopted a Great Pyrenees mix from them, and my dog Sylvester is awesome !!..check it out..try it..do a good deed..adopt a GSD today !!!...good luck to you, in your search for a GSD as a new pet !....most adoptions run between $ 50 to $ 200 maximum, for a wonderfull dog, who will be very happy to be your new pet !!!
I love the number of negative responses to this question. All you have to do is google King German Shepherds and you get a nice long list. And as for the price, they don't run any more than a regular German Shepherd Breeder would charge. AS for health problems, all German Shepherds can have heart, elbow and hips problems, however, good breeders will have the Sire and Dam checked for these when they are 2 years old. I would suggest not getting a German Shepherd of any kind from anyone unless they can provide that paper work about the parents. I use to rescue German Shepherds, and I have seen one King Shepherd. There was nothing wrong with him that need him to be in rescue, but he was a big beautiful male at 135lbs. Don't expect to find one in a rescue group. Good Luck
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Actually there are Shiloh German Shepherds. They are HUGE. Check Petfinder:
http://www.petfinder.com
You are not going to find a breeder that specifically breeds over sized GS's. That would be pointless for a breeder cause they would be worthless in shows. I suggest finding a German Shepherd Rescue. There are many homeless German Shepherds there, one might even be what you are looking for.
http://www.gsdrescue1.org/
They don't throw them on the streets, they put big price tags on them and pretend that they are worth something.. They are merely oversized shepherds prone to more health problems.. You won't find them in the trash, but you will find them with a big price tag on them.
You got a ton of money for the vet?? Shepherds have alot of health problems anyhow, without being big.. You want a big dog so you can have big vet bills ?? You really need to get a life.
go to petfinder.com...this is a site for rescue groups....just enter your Zip code, and enter breed wanted, and be AMAZED at how many GREAT choices you have !!....I recently adopted a Great Pyrenees mix from them, and my dog Sylvester is awesome !!..check it out..try it..do a good deed..adopt a GSD today !!!...good luck to you, in your search for a GSD as a new pet !....most adoptions run between $ 50 to $ 200 maximum, for a wonderfull dog, who will be very happy to be your new pet !!!
I love the number of negative responses to this question. All you have to do is google King German Shepherds and you get a nice long list. And as for the price, they don't run any more than a regular German Shepherd Breeder would charge. AS for health problems, all German Shepherds can have heart, elbow and hips problems, however, good breeders will have the Sire and Dam checked for these when they are 2 years old. I would suggest not getting a German Shepherd of any kind from anyone unless they can provide that paper work about the parents. I use to rescue German Shepherds, and I have seen one King Shepherd. There was nothing wrong with him that need him to be in rescue, but he was a big beautiful male at 135lbs. Don't expect to find one in a rescue group. Good Luck
Anyone in dallas texas giving away a free teacup puppy to a good home?
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No, try your local shelter. The Lewisville shelter always is over stocked that is where I got two of my old puppies.
If you go to Trader's village(Arlington) they have a bunch of tea cup breeds for adoption. Fees range from $200-$1300 (depending on breed)out there. That is pretty resonable for this area.
I paid, $250 for my pug and $275 for my beagle at Traders Village Small Paws Kennel. That included all their shots, microchipping, and breeders fees.
Good luck with that people usually charge 700-1200 dollars for those dogs!
good luck with finding a teacup anything and also good luck finding it for free.sorry if i sound sarcastic.
What is a teacup puppy? .a collectors thing or a real live puppy??
me
If you can't afford to pay for a teacup puppy, you probably can't afford to pay for the vet bills that a teacup puppy needs.
Teacups are often poorly-bred runts who tend to have a lot of medical problems. You may find one "cheap" but you'll shell out lots of money in vet care.
Anyone here lost a dog to the Petfood Recall?
But also wanted to let people know if they missed the announcement.. I got this today
Menu Foods has posted claims information on its Web site for pet owners whose pets were killed or injured by contaminated feed. http://www.menufoods.com/
The company also advised pet owners of the ramifications of settling directly with Menu Foods instead of joining one of the more than 50 class-action lawsuits filed in the United States and Canada. Pet owners, for example, are told “any mutually agreeable settlement of your claim would require you to sign a settlement agreement that would release any and all claims for damages that you may have arising out of the recall and/or related to the injury and/or death of your pet.”
The company also indicated that it plans to oppose the class action lawsuits.Menu Foods also stated that several other companies have recalled pet food products. And pet owners who file claims with their company need to sure they “relate to pet food manufactured by Menu Foods.”
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my parents lost 2 dogs before they realized what was happening. lost their first dog and believed it was old age. next they received a puppy as a gift and fed it the old food for a few days till they could get puppy chow. puppy also died within a month. a few weeks later the recalls started.
Not me. My friend did..
No, but this whole thing is so sad. I feed my dogs Purina Beneful and have since they were 8 weeks old (3yrs now). It's the best and worth the price.
Chris My Dog was on a perscription diet sold to me by my Vet. Believe me it was not cheap. You just never know and I for one do not think this recall is over. It just keeps growing.
Menu Foods has posted claims information on its Web site for pet owners whose pets were killed or injured by contaminated feed. http://www.menufoods.com/
The company also advised pet owners of the ramifications of settling directly with Menu Foods instead of joining one of the more than 50 class-action lawsuits filed in the United States and Canada. Pet owners, for example, are told “any mutually agreeable settlement of your claim would require you to sign a settlement agreement that would release any and all claims for damages that you may have arising out of the recall and/or related to the injury and/or death of your pet.”
The company also indicated that it plans to oppose the class action lawsuits.Menu Foods also stated that several other companies have recalled pet food products. And pet owners who file claims with their company need to sure they “relate to pet food manufactured by Menu Foods.”
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my parents lost 2 dogs before they realized what was happening. lost their first dog and believed it was old age. next they received a puppy as a gift and fed it the old food for a few days till they could get puppy chow. puppy also died within a month. a few weeks later the recalls started.
Not me. My friend did..
No, but this whole thing is so sad. I feed my dogs Purina Beneful and have since they were 8 weeks old (3yrs now). It's the best and worth the price.
Chris My Dog was on a perscription diet sold to me by my Vet. Believe me it was not cheap. You just never know and I for one do not think this recall is over. It just keeps growing.
Anyone here have a...?
Is there anyone here that owns or has owned a St. Bernard. We are thinking of adopting a St. Bernard puppy, and would like some advice on tempermant/maintenance/persona... Thanks
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I have owned a saint bernard for 3 years. We got her from a rescue. All in all she is a very loving and lazy dog. She spends most of the time on the couch or in her own bed. When you get them as a pup they eat a lot of food and after they are adults they slow way down. Mine eats about 20 pound bag in 2 1/2 weeks which isn't bad. She loves to be around people and I think would die of heartbreak if she had to be left outside alone or by herself. She weighs about 150 pounds which is big but she is very agile. I have a lot of breakables sitting around and she has never broken any of them. Even when she is feeling playful. The breed I have is the short haired dry mouth. They say she is short haired but in reality it is pretty long. On her head and body its about 2 in. long and on her tail its about 3in long. In the winter we have to really watch letting her out in the snow or salt on sidewalks. The snow cakes up in her feet really bad. I usually about 1 a month trim the hair on her paws and the back of her legs shorter because it makes her uncomfortable. The hair on the backs of her legs gets tangled really easy and the hair on her feet grows long on the underside between the pads. I have to brush her a couple times a week. She is really good tempered and doesn't snap at people and with kids around its a good thing. With little kids you have to watch her because she doesn't realize how big she really is and sometimes she can be a little rough as in nudging them to pet her. I hate to say this but I've accidently stepped on her feet or tail before but it was interesting because she didn't even yelp or snap like a lot of dogs do. She doesn't have an ounce of meaness in her. In the summer time you need to make sure that the dog has a cool place to get to because of how easily they get overheated. They usually have hip problems later in life with arthritis. They are very smart and easy to please and natural protecters. They are also very eager to please you and need lots of affection. No matter what anyone says all saint bernards drool and shed a lot. I have to vacum everyday and wash the windows, tv, etc. when they sling there heads drool goes everywhere. Even having a dry mouth there jowles are more closed but it still comes out but not as bad as a wet mouth. All in all she has been the best dog that I have ever owned. You better invest in a good scooper for your yard because it adds up quickly. I fill a 5 gallon bucket a week. I hope this doesn't discourage you from owning one. Be sure to explore all of your options. When walking a dog of this size if they decide to pull you, you are going for a ride. Its a good idea to get them into obedience school just because of their size and the power that they have. Good luck
I have and this website helped me alot. http://www.saintbernardclub.org/...
The Canine %26 Feline Behaviour Centre
We had one when I was growing up. They are great dogs but do need training and discipline. They are way too large of a dog to get their own way. The biggest problem we had wih ours was the drool, it was everywhere. But it was worth the love our big guy gave us.
GO TO DOGBREEDINFO.COM!..YOU PUT IN DOGS BREED AND IT TELLS YOU HIEGHT,WIEGHT,TEMPERMENT,ETC.
GOOD LUCK =}
health issues should be your major concern,, see the health clearances on both parents.. nothing more heart breaking than a st. that cannot walk due to hip/elbow displaysia...
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I have owned a saint bernard for 3 years. We got her from a rescue. All in all she is a very loving and lazy dog. She spends most of the time on the couch or in her own bed. When you get them as a pup they eat a lot of food and after they are adults they slow way down. Mine eats about 20 pound bag in 2 1/2 weeks which isn't bad. She loves to be around people and I think would die of heartbreak if she had to be left outside alone or by herself. She weighs about 150 pounds which is big but she is very agile. I have a lot of breakables sitting around and she has never broken any of them. Even when she is feeling playful. The breed I have is the short haired dry mouth. They say she is short haired but in reality it is pretty long. On her head and body its about 2 in. long and on her tail its about 3in long. In the winter we have to really watch letting her out in the snow or salt on sidewalks. The snow cakes up in her feet really bad. I usually about 1 a month trim the hair on her paws and the back of her legs shorter because it makes her uncomfortable. The hair on the backs of her legs gets tangled really easy and the hair on her feet grows long on the underside between the pads. I have to brush her a couple times a week. She is really good tempered and doesn't snap at people and with kids around its a good thing. With little kids you have to watch her because she doesn't realize how big she really is and sometimes she can be a little rough as in nudging them to pet her. I hate to say this but I've accidently stepped on her feet or tail before but it was interesting because she didn't even yelp or snap like a lot of dogs do. She doesn't have an ounce of meaness in her. In the summer time you need to make sure that the dog has a cool place to get to because of how easily they get overheated. They usually have hip problems later in life with arthritis. They are very smart and easy to please and natural protecters. They are also very eager to please you and need lots of affection. No matter what anyone says all saint bernards drool and shed a lot. I have to vacum everyday and wash the windows, tv, etc. when they sling there heads drool goes everywhere. Even having a dry mouth there jowles are more closed but it still comes out but not as bad as a wet mouth. All in all she has been the best dog that I have ever owned. You better invest in a good scooper for your yard because it adds up quickly. I fill a 5 gallon bucket a week. I hope this doesn't discourage you from owning one. Be sure to explore all of your options. When walking a dog of this size if they decide to pull you, you are going for a ride. Its a good idea to get them into obedience school just because of their size and the power that they have. Good luck
I have and this website helped me alot. http://www.saintbernardclub.org/...
The Canine %26 Feline Behaviour Centre
We had one when I was growing up. They are great dogs but do need training and discipline. They are way too large of a dog to get their own way. The biggest problem we had wih ours was the drool, it was everywhere. But it was worth the love our big guy gave us.
GO TO DOGBREEDINFO.COM!..YOU PUT IN DOGS BREED AND IT TELLS YOU HIEGHT,WIEGHT,TEMPERMENT,ETC.
GOOD LUCK =}
health issues should be your major concern,, see the health clearances on both parents.. nothing more heart breaking than a st. that cannot walk due to hip/elbow displaysia...
Anyone have some boxer puppys near 94513 brentwood ca?
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go to petfinder.com....this is a site for rescue groups..just enter your Zip code, and enter breed wanted, like Boxer, and be AMAZED at how many GREAT choices you have !!..i recently adopted a Great Pyrenees mix from them, and my dog Sylvester is awesome !!....check it out...try it....do a good deed....adopt a Boxer puppy today !!!..good luck to you, in your search for a Boxer Puppy as a new pet !....most adoptions run between $ 50 to $ 200 maximum, for a wonderfull dog, who will be very happy to be your new pet !!!.
http://search.petfinder.com/search/searc...
Anyone have recipes for cake or treats for dogs?
please share your recipes with me,
thanks
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Here's a website that gives you a list of differnt treats and the recipes.
Let Them Eat Cake May 3, 2007
Why not bake your dog a birthday cake? To make it safe as well as nutritious, skip the chocolate and sugar and make a mix of ground or finely chopped turkey, beef, lamb, or chicken (not pork) and broccoli, carrots, peas. Recipes on the Internet are plentiful (search "cake for dogs"). Or try this vegetarian delight from Real Food for Dogs. In a large bowl, blend 3 cups of water, two shredded carrots, one egg, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and 2 tablespoons of honey. Mix in two mashed bananas. In a separate bowl, combine 4 cups of whole-wheat flour, 1 teaspoon each of baking powder, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Combine the flour and carrot mixtures and blend well. Spray a cupcake pan with nonstick spray. Fill each cup three-quarters full and bake at 350 F for about an hour. Cool before serving. Makes 24 cupcakes, so your pet can invite his friends.
Hope this works! I got this reciepe in my email today! Wierd huh?!
Brandy
This is my favorite site you will find everything you need there http://robbiehaf.com/recipes/pets/...
Pumpkin Spice Pupcakes
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup pumpkin puree (canned works fine, just don't use the pumpkin pie mix)
2 cups applesauce (the no-sugar added kind)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons nutmeg
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Preheat oven to 325*. In a bowl or measuring cup, combine flour, baking powder and baking soda. In a large bowl, mix pumpkin, applesauce, honey, eggs, and spices. Slowly add dry ingredients and stir until thoroughly mixed. Spoon 1-2 tablespoons at a time into greased mini-muffin tins. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of a muffin comes out clean.
This is a recipe I adapted from a healthy pumpkin spice cake recipe I had. I thought it tasted awful, the dogs loved it. Because of the spices, this is really more of a special occasion treat than an every day kind of treat. If you want to make it a cake instead of cupcakes or mini cupcakes just increase the baking time and use the toothpick method to check it for doneness.
thanks
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Here's a website that gives you a list of differnt treats and the recipes.
Let Them Eat Cake May 3, 2007
Why not bake your dog a birthday cake? To make it safe as well as nutritious, skip the chocolate and sugar and make a mix of ground or finely chopped turkey, beef, lamb, or chicken (not pork) and broccoli, carrots, peas. Recipes on the Internet are plentiful (search "cake for dogs"). Or try this vegetarian delight from Real Food for Dogs. In a large bowl, blend 3 cups of water, two shredded carrots, one egg, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and 2 tablespoons of honey. Mix in two mashed bananas. In a separate bowl, combine 4 cups of whole-wheat flour, 1 teaspoon each of baking powder, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Combine the flour and carrot mixtures and blend well. Spray a cupcake pan with nonstick spray. Fill each cup three-quarters full and bake at 350 F for about an hour. Cool before serving. Makes 24 cupcakes, so your pet can invite his friends.
Hope this works! I got this reciepe in my email today! Wierd huh?!
Brandy
This is my favorite site you will find everything you need there http://robbiehaf.com/recipes/pets/...
Pumpkin Spice Pupcakes
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup pumpkin puree (canned works fine, just don't use the pumpkin pie mix)
2 cups applesauce (the no-sugar added kind)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons nutmeg
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Preheat oven to 325*. In a bowl or measuring cup, combine flour, baking powder and baking soda. In a large bowl, mix pumpkin, applesauce, honey, eggs, and spices. Slowly add dry ingredients and stir until thoroughly mixed. Spoon 1-2 tablespoons at a time into greased mini-muffin tins. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of a muffin comes out clean.
This is a recipe I adapted from a healthy pumpkin spice cake recipe I had. I thought it tasted awful, the dogs loved it. Because of the spices, this is really more of a special occasion treat than an every day kind of treat. If you want to make it a cake instead of cupcakes or mini cupcakes just increase the baking time and use the toothpick method to check it for doneness.
Anyone have puppies...pref..in jersey or close by...for sale?
i am an only child coming back home from college...and need a pet..lol...a puppy would be awesome but so far havent found any..
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There is a wonderful japanese chin for adoption today at the woodbridge humane shelter-he is listed on petfinder and if he does not get adopted today I will be going there to get him as I am a member of JCCARE- a breed specific rescue.
Look on petfinder to view him. Email me if you have any questions about this great breed-dartmom77@aol.com
I would be happy to help you adopt a chin if you think you would like this breed. You would have to fill out an application but I would be happy to help and am in NJ myself.
Go to http://www.petfinder.com , put in what breed you want and your zip code then let the search engine find your perfect dog. Please research ( http://www.dogbreedinfo.com is great website ) any breed you decide to get. That website also has a breed selector quiz to help determine what breed would be best for you.
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There is a wonderful japanese chin for adoption today at the woodbridge humane shelter-he is listed on petfinder and if he does not get adopted today I will be going there to get him as I am a member of JCCARE- a breed specific rescue.
Look on petfinder to view him. Email me if you have any questions about this great breed-dartmom77@aol.com
I would be happy to help you adopt a chin if you think you would like this breed. You would have to fill out an application but I would be happy to help and am in NJ myself.
Go to http://www.petfinder.com , put in what breed you want and your zip code then let the search engine find your perfect dog. Please research ( http://www.dogbreedinfo.com is great website ) any breed you decide to get. That website also has a breed selector quiz to help determine what breed would be best for you.
Anyone have pits? or know a lot about dogs?
i have a three year old girl. sweetest dog in the world. i just bought a boy. too young, won't be able to have him for a month. someone broke in and stole him. my only option now is to get a girl. does anyone have two pits (both girls)? do they get along okay? or does anyone else just know a lot about dogs? what do you think?
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Get your money back!!! No one came in and stole ONE. Someone else paid more than you and got it.
Take your dog to the shelter and let her pick a friend.
I have known lots of people with pits and as long as they are raised together and maybe your other female isnt jealous, they should get along fine. Just slower bring them together.
Females tend to be pretty territorial especially with other females in my experience. But if they are properly introduced and spaying helps as well, they will probably do fine. My sister has 2 female pits and they fought at first but once dominance was established, they've been fine since.
Usually an opposite sex dog if at all.
You're actually usually better off with two females of almost any animal! Male/male tend to fight, and with male/female, the male tries to show dominance (even if neutered). If the females are spayed, they don't tend to be as territorial as they would otherwise be. (Of course, this varies a bit on personality.)
I hope the police are trying to track down whoever stole the dog...
they get along BUT since you already hace a 3 year old she might get jelouse and there might be a problem so wether its a girl or a boy she will be jelouse so it might be a problem.
i had a boy he was about 2 years and then we got a girl for him who was just a little older and they would fight i mean evry night so we had to get rid of the girl
so think about what your getting into
Stole him from your house?? I would go to the pound and look for one.
My mother has 11 pits... yes, I know it's insane. It actually varies to personality dog to dog but for the most part two females are fine.
As long as your dog is raised in kindness she will be fine with another dog. We had 2 pits (female) a poodle and a yorkie all in the same house at the same time. All got along fine and all were female.
Females are very territorial, but spaying them helps alot. I only own one female Pit X Rotti, but I own 6 male dogs, one being a APBT, one being a Staffie and one a Dogo Argentino. They get along great with eachother, but you might want to introduce them before purchasing a pup.
Hi. I actually rescue pits and have worked with them for 12 years. I have three though they are all boys. Sorry to hear about your lose. I had a boy stolen from me too and never recovered him. The best combination from what I have witnessed in my work is having a male and a female. You did good by getting the boy at a young age and having the female a bit older then puppyhood. Females tend to be more protective then males especially to puppies. Even if she is fixed she will still show motherly instincts and will do very well with a younger dog. I recomend that if you have multiple dogs especially pits they should all be spayed or neutered as soon as they are of age. This will help limit any aggression towards each other. Look on Pitbullrescuecentral.com and you are sure to find a great puppy in your area that needs a good home. Good luck!
You say you know a lot about dogs, what are your credentials?
I have 3 females and 1 male. They was raised together and sometimes they have little fights. she will probably be OK as long as it is a puppy, but if stray dogs come along they get really aggressive toward them. So I would keep an eye on them really close to start off with
Why not go with another breeder? I have a male Pit and a male Lab they are both neutered and are completely inseperable. My Pit Bull was 3 when I got my Lab and we had no aggression problems. Years ago I had females and there seemed to be more issues with the females. It always works out better if both dogs are fixed, it cuts down on problems by 80%. Just from experience my females did fight more and they were not Pit Bulls. But if you do go with the 2 females it can work out but to better your chances I would have them spayed.
i wouldnt ever get to females. but i have a male pit(not fixed) and a female chow chow(fixed) and my pit loves other dogs he dont care for the sex of the dog. so i would get a male. and weve had 2 other male pits and they got along fine. but female dogs usually dont like other females.
It is pretty standard to have 2 pits of opposite sexes simply because pits are more apt to be dog aggressive. I'm in no way saying that all pits are, but that they have a natural tendency to be dog aggressive. Training can help as well as spay/ neutering, but dog aggression is hard wired in pits. There are many cases where same sex pits get along, but it takes a vigilant owner to make sure that no fighting is ever allowed. I am an APBT lover!! I have 2 myself, a 14 mth old male, and a 6 wk old female. So far, so good with them. Puppies usually bear no threat to an older dogs confidence in you, the owner, so i say you are on the right path there. As far as whether or not they will get along, it all depends on temperament. Your older female is pretty much who she's gonna be, but with a pup you never really know how they'll be. Pits true personality comes ot around the 1 and 1/2- 2 yr mark, so just be careful, alert, and disciplined in making sure that you are teaching them what is and isn't allowed in your home, and you may end up with some good companionable sisters.
I have been involved with American Pit Bull Terriers for 30 years, and breeding for 15.
Regardless of training, how well they get along or if they were raised together, NEVER leave your pit bulls alone together. It is not fun to come home to a dead dog, maybe even two. No pit bull type dog should be left alone with any animal.
Leaving them alone together because they were raised together is a major mistake a lot of pit bull owners make. Something anyone and everyone owning a pit bull type dog should live by is to never trust your dog to not fight with other dogs. A male and female shouldnt be left alone just like two females or two males shouldnt be.
A lot of times they can be together if you are there without fighting, but never leave them alone for even a couple minutes.
Dont take the chance.
I had two female pits, and they got along just fine. They were left alone together while I was at work, and never had any problems. I got them from different breeders about three months apart, and were also about three months apart in age.They never fought with each other, and became best friends right away.
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Get your money back!!! No one came in and stole ONE. Someone else paid more than you and got it.
Take your dog to the shelter and let her pick a friend.
I have known lots of people with pits and as long as they are raised together and maybe your other female isnt jealous, they should get along fine. Just slower bring them together.
Females tend to be pretty territorial especially with other females in my experience. But if they are properly introduced and spaying helps as well, they will probably do fine. My sister has 2 female pits and they fought at first but once dominance was established, they've been fine since.
Usually an opposite sex dog if at all.
You're actually usually better off with two females of almost any animal! Male/male tend to fight, and with male/female, the male tries to show dominance (even if neutered). If the females are spayed, they don't tend to be as territorial as they would otherwise be. (Of course, this varies a bit on personality.)
I hope the police are trying to track down whoever stole the dog...
they get along BUT since you already hace a 3 year old she might get jelouse and there might be a problem so wether its a girl or a boy she will be jelouse so it might be a problem.
i had a boy he was about 2 years and then we got a girl for him who was just a little older and they would fight i mean evry night so we had to get rid of the girl
so think about what your getting into
Stole him from your house?? I would go to the pound and look for one.
My mother has 11 pits... yes, I know it's insane. It actually varies to personality dog to dog but for the most part two females are fine.
As long as your dog is raised in kindness she will be fine with another dog. We had 2 pits (female) a poodle and a yorkie all in the same house at the same time. All got along fine and all were female.
Females are very territorial, but spaying them helps alot. I only own one female Pit X Rotti, but I own 6 male dogs, one being a APBT, one being a Staffie and one a Dogo Argentino. They get along great with eachother, but you might want to introduce them before purchasing a pup.
Hi. I actually rescue pits and have worked with them for 12 years. I have three though they are all boys. Sorry to hear about your lose. I had a boy stolen from me too and never recovered him. The best combination from what I have witnessed in my work is having a male and a female. You did good by getting the boy at a young age and having the female a bit older then puppyhood. Females tend to be more protective then males especially to puppies. Even if she is fixed she will still show motherly instincts and will do very well with a younger dog. I recomend that if you have multiple dogs especially pits they should all be spayed or neutered as soon as they are of age. This will help limit any aggression towards each other. Look on Pitbullrescuecentral.com and you are sure to find a great puppy in your area that needs a good home. Good luck!
You say you know a lot about dogs, what are your credentials?
I have 3 females and 1 male. They was raised together and sometimes they have little fights. she will probably be OK as long as it is a puppy, but if stray dogs come along they get really aggressive toward them. So I would keep an eye on them really close to start off with
Why not go with another breeder? I have a male Pit and a male Lab they are both neutered and are completely inseperable. My Pit Bull was 3 when I got my Lab and we had no aggression problems. Years ago I had females and there seemed to be more issues with the females. It always works out better if both dogs are fixed, it cuts down on problems by 80%. Just from experience my females did fight more and they were not Pit Bulls. But if you do go with the 2 females it can work out but to better your chances I would have them spayed.
i wouldnt ever get to females. but i have a male pit(not fixed) and a female chow chow(fixed) and my pit loves other dogs he dont care for the sex of the dog. so i would get a male. and weve had 2 other male pits and they got along fine. but female dogs usually dont like other females.
It is pretty standard to have 2 pits of opposite sexes simply because pits are more apt to be dog aggressive. I'm in no way saying that all pits are, but that they have a natural tendency to be dog aggressive. Training can help as well as spay/ neutering, but dog aggression is hard wired in pits. There are many cases where same sex pits get along, but it takes a vigilant owner to make sure that no fighting is ever allowed. I am an APBT lover!! I have 2 myself, a 14 mth old male, and a 6 wk old female. So far, so good with them. Puppies usually bear no threat to an older dogs confidence in you, the owner, so i say you are on the right path there. As far as whether or not they will get along, it all depends on temperament. Your older female is pretty much who she's gonna be, but with a pup you never really know how they'll be. Pits true personality comes ot around the 1 and 1/2- 2 yr mark, so just be careful, alert, and disciplined in making sure that you are teaching them what is and isn't allowed in your home, and you may end up with some good companionable sisters.
I have been involved with American Pit Bull Terriers for 30 years, and breeding for 15.
Regardless of training, how well they get along or if they were raised together, NEVER leave your pit bulls alone together. It is not fun to come home to a dead dog, maybe even two. No pit bull type dog should be left alone with any animal.
Leaving them alone together because they were raised together is a major mistake a lot of pit bull owners make. Something anyone and everyone owning a pit bull type dog should live by is to never trust your dog to not fight with other dogs. A male and female shouldnt be left alone just like two females or two males shouldnt be.
A lot of times they can be together if you are there without fighting, but never leave them alone for even a couple minutes.
Dont take the chance.
I had two female pits, and they got along just fine. They were left alone together while I was at work, and never had any problems. I got them from different breeders about three months apart, and were also about three months apart in age.They never fought with each other, and became best friends right away.
Anyone have any websites to find a morkie? (also called a yorktese or Malkie)?
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www.morkiepup.com
morkie.com
Oh, just look up any puppy mill. That's where you'll find them.
Try www.morkiepup.com
If you want a mutt go to a rescue or shelter.
Your local shelter or Petfinder. Many people dump these Designer mixes when they find out they are just like a dog and sometimes even worse. Don't pay big money for a mix you can get for so much less.
The "breeders" do not test for genetic health and you can end up with huge vet bills down the road. Yes even mixes can get the problems of BOTH breeds.
Take the quiz !! http://www.grumpybumpers.com/dogs/...
Anyone have any pointers for training a dog to do agility?
I have a Golden Retriver X Black Labrador Retriever. Her name is Snickers, she turned three on April 22,2007. She is realy,realy sweet and very entergetic. I'm still working with her to be more obidient, she dosn't act too puppyish today, bu she has her moments. I've been interested in agility since I was around three years old, watching Border Collies and all my fav breeds. I'm going to join 4-H. I want to learn more of the rules of agility, and all about it. Snickers cna jump realy well, she is very collected and a neat jumper, I've set up little odd and n jumps in our garage and yard. But she is always on the leash. She isnt afraid of water, and very,very brave! (Though I don;t think their is water is agility...) Can anyone give me any information on agility, and any tips on agility training? Answers are greatly appreciated! Peace out! XD
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See if there is a local agility club in your area. If there is ask if you can watch a session so you can see how they train the dogs. I trained both of my shelties in agility. I know there is an agility dog magazine and there are many agility websites. You can ask your parents to look into buying a few jumps for you so you can run and jump your dog. It is very hard to train for agility- but very fun. The person running the dog has to learn a variety of movements and turns- that is what the dog follows on the course to know what obstical to go to next. But if you just want to jump your dog in the back yard make sure your dog does not jump above 14 inches off the ground or he could risk injury. You can also get a play tunnel for him to run through. Use the same words "jump" or "over" a few seconds before he gets to the jump so he can register what you want him to do. Same for a tunnel- say "tunnel" just before he gets to it so he eventually knows what it means.
I suggest first a good obedience class followed by the agility course.
First things first; she needs to learn to focus on and pay attention to you.
Our trainers at work keep small treats (bits of cheese) in their mouths to get the dogs to focus on their face and what they are telling them.
Teach your dog to play with you and earn rewards from you. Playing with you should not be a problem for a retriever mix. :)
http://www.clickerdogs.com/createamotiva...
Work on your dog's recall (come). http://www.clickerdogs.com/perfectrecall...
Find out what motivates your dog.
http://www.clickerdogs.com/listofreinfor...
See if you can find a good pre-agility obedience class in your area. You don't want a competition obedience class because they focus on control which can slow your dog down.
Make sure that your dog earns everything she gets. My dogs have to sit or down before they eat, go outside, etc. The motto is: NLIF or Nothing in Life is Free. This will accustom your dog to working for you.
Have fun!!!
I participate in agility with two of my dogs. In my experience, "Focus" is unnecessary. Agility is so much fun and rewarding because it encourages the dog to think for itself. You will guide the dog using very subtle body language. As well, the dog is encouraged to look straight forward and not at your face nor your hands. After all, the goal is to eventually get distance between you and the dog. Therefore, none of my trainers nor I stress "Focus". It's good for classic obedience, but not necessarily agility.
However, getting into an agility class is truly your best option. There is so much more to agility than clearing hurdles and weaving through poles. It involves knowing and understanding obstacles and executing them with accuracy and speed. Even though you don't plan to compete, I highly encourage you to learn agility the right way. To do this, I suggest you find a professional trainer with several accomplished dogs. You'll receive the accepted basics of agility and it will set the foundation for the rest of you and your pup's sporting career. Who knows? If you get bit by the agility bug (as I have =P), you might even consider competing! And if you plan to compete, you'll have trained your pup the correct way!
I recommend www.dogpatch.org for good general info, as well as USDAA and NADAC for info about competitive agility. For training tips on certain obstacles, simply type in the obstacle into Google. It'll come up with a plethora of good sites and tips for you. Google, in conjunction with my trainers, have been lifesavers! Good Luck to you! Agility is much fun and you'll love it!
Greetings!
After you get Snickers thru a good obedience class and have a realiable recall, I'd suggest searching out local agility classes.
If there are none available in your area, you might try an online class like Agility Dynamite. There you can find online video classes that you can watch over and over. They are located at: www.agilitydynamite.com.
If Snickers really likes water (what lab doesn't?) you might try the grand sport of dock diving.
Hope this helps and good luck!
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See if there is a local agility club in your area. If there is ask if you can watch a session so you can see how they train the dogs. I trained both of my shelties in agility. I know there is an agility dog magazine and there are many agility websites. You can ask your parents to look into buying a few jumps for you so you can run and jump your dog. It is very hard to train for agility- but very fun. The person running the dog has to learn a variety of movements and turns- that is what the dog follows on the course to know what obstical to go to next. But if you just want to jump your dog in the back yard make sure your dog does not jump above 14 inches off the ground or he could risk injury. You can also get a play tunnel for him to run through. Use the same words "jump" or "over" a few seconds before he gets to the jump so he can register what you want him to do. Same for a tunnel- say "tunnel" just before he gets to it so he eventually knows what it means.
I suggest first a good obedience class followed by the agility course.
First things first; she needs to learn to focus on and pay attention to you.
Our trainers at work keep small treats (bits of cheese) in their mouths to get the dogs to focus on their face and what they are telling them.
Teach your dog to play with you and earn rewards from you. Playing with you should not be a problem for a retriever mix. :)
http://www.clickerdogs.com/createamotiva...
Work on your dog's recall (come). http://www.clickerdogs.com/perfectrecall...
Find out what motivates your dog.
http://www.clickerdogs.com/listofreinfor...
See if you can find a good pre-agility obedience class in your area. You don't want a competition obedience class because they focus on control which can slow your dog down.
Make sure that your dog earns everything she gets. My dogs have to sit or down before they eat, go outside, etc. The motto is: NLIF or Nothing in Life is Free. This will accustom your dog to working for you.
Have fun!!!
I participate in agility with two of my dogs. In my experience, "Focus" is unnecessary. Agility is so much fun and rewarding because it encourages the dog to think for itself. You will guide the dog using very subtle body language. As well, the dog is encouraged to look straight forward and not at your face nor your hands. After all, the goal is to eventually get distance between you and the dog. Therefore, none of my trainers nor I stress "Focus". It's good for classic obedience, but not necessarily agility.
However, getting into an agility class is truly your best option. There is so much more to agility than clearing hurdles and weaving through poles. It involves knowing and understanding obstacles and executing them with accuracy and speed. Even though you don't plan to compete, I highly encourage you to learn agility the right way. To do this, I suggest you find a professional trainer with several accomplished dogs. You'll receive the accepted basics of agility and it will set the foundation for the rest of you and your pup's sporting career. Who knows? If you get bit by the agility bug (as I have =P), you might even consider competing! And if you plan to compete, you'll have trained your pup the correct way!
I recommend www.dogpatch.org for good general info, as well as USDAA and NADAC for info about competitive agility. For training tips on certain obstacles, simply type in the obstacle into Google. It'll come up with a plethora of good sites and tips for you. Google, in conjunction with my trainers, have been lifesavers! Good Luck to you! Agility is much fun and you'll love it!
Greetings!
After you get Snickers thru a good obedience class and have a realiable recall, I'd suggest searching out local agility classes.
If there are none available in your area, you might try an online class like Agility Dynamite. There you can find online video classes that you can watch over and over. They are located at: www.agilitydynamite.com.
If Snickers really likes water (what lab doesn't?) you might try the grand sport of dock diving.
Hope this helps and good luck!
Anyone have any ideas how to keep one dog from eating another's food?
Long story... I have 2 large dogs. Both about 100 lbs each. One has to have his food left out all day because he has Addison's disease and he must be allowed to eat whenever he likes so he does not get stressed. His specialized food is also very expensive, about $38 per bag. I am watching the other dog for a friend for a few months. His regular food is a much cheaper retail brand. The visiting dog keeps sneaking and eating my dog's expensive food. He used to just sneak %26 eat it at night when everyone was asleep. We have since put the expensive food up at night, but now he sneaks around and gets it in the daytime, when my dog is not near his food. I have tried verbally scolding the visiting dog when I caught him doing this and he ran into another room and hid and threw up because I guess I upset him, but later he went and got the food again. I felt really bad and I don't know what else to do.
Does anyone have any ideas how I can stop this? I'm stumped!
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Sounds like the other posters had pretty much the right idea about keeping the two dogs separated.
One thing they didn't mention is possibly rotating the dogs into free areas of the house. For example, during the day allow your dog to roam the house with his food out and keep the guest dog crated or in a separate room. When you need to let the guest dog outdoors, pick your pup's food up and put it someplace safe while you escort your guest through the house and outside. In the evenings, put your pup (and his bowl of food) in a crate or in a separate room and allow the guest dog to have the night to roam the rest of the house. This way everyone has a chance to stretch, have exercize, and only be exposed to their own appropriate food.
As for the people recommending tying the guest dog outside to a tree...what's wrong with you people? Tie-outs are not a good thing. They lead to obsessive habits (barking, lunging, tolerance to choking oneself which will lead to even worse leash walking...) and can cause the dog to physically harm himself if he runs and jerks on the end or gets wrapped around a tree or other object. The tie-out is the lazy man's tool that doesn't want to go outside and actually train his dog and be the leader. /rant
Hope the tips help. :)
Put the visiting dog on a leash and tie the leash to a tree or other sturdy object.
You are going to have to bite the bullet and fix things so the visiting dog can't get to the food. Either lock him away or put up a gate between him and the food. You can't risk your dog getting sick because you're doing a favor for someone and watching their dog. As far as training him not to eat that food, not much chance at all I'm afraid.
Keep him in a kennel at night so he won't eat the other dogs food! Or tie him outside with food and water and shelter of course! Or keep your dog in another room with his food were the other dog can't come in and get it. Well let his family know he really likes the food you have maybe they can start buying it for him too !! cause he mite not like his food and they don't know it! good luck.
Can your dog leap higher than the other dog. What I mean by this is can you put your dog's food higher (need to leap) than the other dog can leap. (or any other special physical feat your dog can do to place food out of reach)
well u can separate them with a baby gate thingy and that should do the trick but i kinda depends on the length of your backyard so that's what helped my dogs but they didn't constantly have to eat..think about it this way u don't have to have the other dog forever.
I think I'd put a baby gate in the right place to keep the visiting dog from having access to the food during the daytime. Another thing I'd do is get a runner at walmart. You place it between two posts or trees as an elevated wire. There's a 15' or 20' 2nd wire so he can run the length of the overhead and 15 to 20 feet either side of the overhead. This gives him ample exercise.
The baby gate allows the dogs to visit through it, but keeps the visitor away from your dog's food. This way you hopefully won't have to restrict him to one room only when he's inside..
You can't have him eating your dog's food as then your dog won't have food when he needs it and the other dog will overeat, it sound like, which isn't good either.
I hope you can do a combo of these two things to make your life easier. In the future, I wouldn't recommend dog sitting at your home since you're dealing with Addison's disease.
Geeeeezus...try FEEDING IN A CRATE!
Duh? How THICK are you???
USE a CRATE,SHUT the DOOR,SLAP the CRAP out the other dog.CONFINE IT!!!
Fer krissake...THINK,OK?
Does anyone have any ideas how I can stop this? I'm stumped!
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Sounds like the other posters had pretty much the right idea about keeping the two dogs separated.
One thing they didn't mention is possibly rotating the dogs into free areas of the house. For example, during the day allow your dog to roam the house with his food out and keep the guest dog crated or in a separate room. When you need to let the guest dog outdoors, pick your pup's food up and put it someplace safe while you escort your guest through the house and outside. In the evenings, put your pup (and his bowl of food) in a crate or in a separate room and allow the guest dog to have the night to roam the rest of the house. This way everyone has a chance to stretch, have exercize, and only be exposed to their own appropriate food.
As for the people recommending tying the guest dog outside to a tree...what's wrong with you people? Tie-outs are not a good thing. They lead to obsessive habits (barking, lunging, tolerance to choking oneself which will lead to even worse leash walking...) and can cause the dog to physically harm himself if he runs and jerks on the end or gets wrapped around a tree or other object. The tie-out is the lazy man's tool that doesn't want to go outside and actually train his dog and be the leader. /rant
Hope the tips help. :)
Put the visiting dog on a leash and tie the leash to a tree or other sturdy object.
You are going to have to bite the bullet and fix things so the visiting dog can't get to the food. Either lock him away or put up a gate between him and the food. You can't risk your dog getting sick because you're doing a favor for someone and watching their dog. As far as training him not to eat that food, not much chance at all I'm afraid.
Keep him in a kennel at night so he won't eat the other dogs food! Or tie him outside with food and water and shelter of course! Or keep your dog in another room with his food were the other dog can't come in and get it. Well let his family know he really likes the food you have maybe they can start buying it for him too !! cause he mite not like his food and they don't know it! good luck.
Can your dog leap higher than the other dog. What I mean by this is can you put your dog's food higher (need to leap) than the other dog can leap. (or any other special physical feat your dog can do to place food out of reach)
well u can separate them with a baby gate thingy and that should do the trick but i kinda depends on the length of your backyard so that's what helped my dogs but they didn't constantly have to eat..think about it this way u don't have to have the other dog forever.
I think I'd put a baby gate in the right place to keep the visiting dog from having access to the food during the daytime. Another thing I'd do is get a runner at walmart. You place it between two posts or trees as an elevated wire. There's a 15' or 20' 2nd wire so he can run the length of the overhead and 15 to 20 feet either side of the overhead. This gives him ample exercise.
The baby gate allows the dogs to visit through it, but keeps the visitor away from your dog's food. This way you hopefully won't have to restrict him to one room only when he's inside..
You can't have him eating your dog's food as then your dog won't have food when he needs it and the other dog will overeat, it sound like, which isn't good either.
I hope you can do a combo of these two things to make your life easier. In the future, I wouldn't recommend dog sitting at your home since you're dealing with Addison's disease.
Geeeeezus...try FEEDING IN A CRATE!
Duh? How THICK are you???
USE a CRATE,SHUT the DOOR,SLAP the CRAP out the other dog.CONFINE IT!!!
Fer krissake...THINK,OK?
Anyone have any experience with canine GME?
We have a 2 yr old rat terrier that has been tentatively diagnosed with Granulomatous Meningoencephalomyelitis. She's in her 7th month with it and responded quite well to immuno-suppressive doses of prednisone. Our neurology vet suspects it may be an auto-immune disorder that is just mimicking the symptoms of GME (which is fatal and has no cure). She's going through a 6-month round of chemotherapy (Lomustine).
It's stressful not knowing if it's GME and I'll get home to find my puppy dead, or if the chemo will work and we may have 10 years or more ahead of us.
Has anyone else out there dealt with this?
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No, so sad. Below is some information, though.
I am so sorry about your dog. I can tell how much you love her. As you know there is no cure for GME. And there really is no cure for auto-immune disease of any kind, just a hope of remission for a time or treatments that help to lesson the severity of the symptoms.
Love your dog for the time you have with her. And please feel at peace if the time for hard decisions comes. As a dog parent, it is up to you to protect her from painful treatments that will not help. You are the one to care for her and help her pass in a painfree way. True love always puts the needs of the pet before the need of the human. If and when she acts like it is time to go, then let her go peacefully and painfree.
It's stressful not knowing if it's GME and I'll get home to find my puppy dead, or if the chemo will work and we may have 10 years or more ahead of us.
Has anyone else out there dealt with this?
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No, so sad. Below is some information, though.
I am so sorry about your dog. I can tell how much you love her. As you know there is no cure for GME. And there really is no cure for auto-immune disease of any kind, just a hope of remission for a time or treatments that help to lesson the severity of the symptoms.
Love your dog for the time you have with her. And please feel at peace if the time for hard decisions comes. As a dog parent, it is up to you to protect her from painful treatments that will not help. You are the one to care for her and help her pass in a painfree way. True love always puts the needs of the pet before the need of the human. If and when she acts like it is time to go, then let her go peacefully and painfree.
Anyone have an opinion on the best pet insurance for a dog?
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I have had great luck with VPI pet insurance. They have two options. One for emergencies, and one for emergencies plus vaccinations as wellness. I have a puppy and a kitten and they are both insured with the premium coverage. I submit EVERYTHING to VPI including spay and neuter, flea protection medications, etc. I have received more money back from them than I put out for the coverage. There is a $50 deductoble for most things, but then the rest is paid. I would highly recommend this company. The website is http://www.petinsurance.com
Well, yes.
I think you should go with the ASPCA insurance, as they know a LOT about dogs already. That is the insurance I have for my dog, and its great!
jeez mr. money bags!!insurance for your PETS! my parents can hardly keep up with our regular insurance!
i was looking into pet insurance but it doesn't cover my dog's allergy problems so i never went with it but aspca i think has a program
I have had VPI insurance. They have different levels of insurance, some paying more than others, but then of course higher premiums. They always paid my claims promptly. However, the problem with VPI and probably all these insurances is they will not cover anything genetic. So, if your German Shepherd or Rottie gets hip dysplasia, too bad, it's not covered. There are also maximums that will be paid, so if your dog gets cancer, only some of it will be covered unless you took out a special policy for cancer.
My vet told me that in her experience it was better to put that insurance premium in a savings account every year for your pet and pay vet bills from it.
If you do decide to get insurance be sure to get the list of genetic diseases that are not covered. Oh, and any pre-existing conditions are not covered.
We have insurance through Banfield, which is in every PetSmart. You can choose the level of insurance you want, and it's set up to be taken out of your checking account every month. We have saved hundreds of dollars by having this, as our 2 year old Golden Retriever, Jake, tends to get himself in trouble now and then. Just a week ago he rolled around in the grass, got stung by a bee, and swelled up until he looked like a shar pei. We rushed him over and they gave him a shot of cortisone, and we took him the next day for a check up, at no cost to us at all.
Definitely get pet insurance. It's like renters insurance - you pray you won't need it, but if you do, it will save you in the end.
Anyone have an english bulldog in or near Maine for sale?
Help! I am desperately looking for an English Bulldog, preferably a female, but I'm open to any age. It is nearly impossible to find any around Maine!!!
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www.petfinder.org
ADOPT!!! Type what you're looking for in the box, and voila-- animals who need a loving home!
YA is not for commerce
When it comes to adding a new addition to your family, your first primary objective is to find a reputable bulldog breeder. A healthy canine is far more important, than a sickly discounted bulldog. The goal is to purchase a socially well-adjusted purebred with little if any medical conditions.
The two best ways to find a responsible breeder are by contacting your local bulldog club and by attending local dog shows. A good breeder does his homework long before the breeding actually takes place, and he only breeds in accordance with the breed standard, in an attempt to produce the most "perfect" example of that breed. Hopefully, some of the puppies will have show potential, but there will always be some that will not. If you seek out the "show breeders", you'll at least know that the breeding was well thought out with the best intentions. The pups should have nice conformation, good health, and an even temperament.
This type of breeder should be a member of the Bulldog Club of America (BCA) and hopefully also a local bulldog club. By holding membership with these types of clubs, members agree to abide by a certain Code of Ethics. If possible, attend an upcoming meeting or event with your local bulldog club. It will give you a great opportunity to meet other local breeders and owners. I also encourage you to join the club so you'll receive their newsletters and remain informed about general bulldog info and upcoming bulldog-related events. To find the club nearest you, visit the Bulldog Club of America website below and scroll down until you find your area. Contact the club Secretary for information and for possible breeder referrals.
http://thebca.org/divisions.html...
The Bulldog Club of America also has a Breeder Referral service at the following site:
http://thebca.org/breedref.html...
The other way to meet local breeders and owners is to attend a local dog show. You'll also get to see a variety of bulldogs. Dog shows take place year-round, practically every weekend, depending on how far you want to travel. These are usually all-breed dog shows, so you'll need to find out the schedule for the bulldogs. In general, they show first thing in the morning, sometimes as early as 8:00am. Check out the following websites to find dog shows in your area:
http://www.akc.org/events/search/...
http://www.infodog.com/showinfo/showmain...
http://thebca.org/specials.html...
You might also want to consider adopting a rescued bulldog through the Bulldog Club of America Rescue Network. Visit their website below and check their "Rescue Roster" to find the representative nearest you.
Bulldog Club of America Rescue Network (BCARN)
http://www.rescuebulldogs.org/
One more suggestion is to visit BulldogsWorld.com's Breeders link below. To be listed, the breeder must complete a detailed application and be approved by the webmaster. The webmaster also keeps a list of breeder complaints.
http://www.bulldogsworld.com/memberswebs...
I hope this helps a little. Please let me know if you have further questions. Best wishes in finding your perfect puppy!
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www.petfinder.org
ADOPT!!! Type what you're looking for in the box, and voila-- animals who need a loving home!
YA is not for commerce
When it comes to adding a new addition to your family, your first primary objective is to find a reputable bulldog breeder. A healthy canine is far more important, than a sickly discounted bulldog. The goal is to purchase a socially well-adjusted purebred with little if any medical conditions.
The two best ways to find a responsible breeder are by contacting your local bulldog club and by attending local dog shows. A good breeder does his homework long before the breeding actually takes place, and he only breeds in accordance with the breed standard, in an attempt to produce the most "perfect" example of that breed. Hopefully, some of the puppies will have show potential, but there will always be some that will not. If you seek out the "show breeders", you'll at least know that the breeding was well thought out with the best intentions. The pups should have nice conformation, good health, and an even temperament.
This type of breeder should be a member of the Bulldog Club of America (BCA) and hopefully also a local bulldog club. By holding membership with these types of clubs, members agree to abide by a certain Code of Ethics. If possible, attend an upcoming meeting or event with your local bulldog club. It will give you a great opportunity to meet other local breeders and owners. I also encourage you to join the club so you'll receive their newsletters and remain informed about general bulldog info and upcoming bulldog-related events. To find the club nearest you, visit the Bulldog Club of America website below and scroll down until you find your area. Contact the club Secretary for information and for possible breeder referrals.
http://thebca.org/divisions.html...
The Bulldog Club of America also has a Breeder Referral service at the following site:
http://thebca.org/breedref.html...
The other way to meet local breeders and owners is to attend a local dog show. You'll also get to see a variety of bulldogs. Dog shows take place year-round, practically every weekend, depending on how far you want to travel. These are usually all-breed dog shows, so you'll need to find out the schedule for the bulldogs. In general, they show first thing in the morning, sometimes as early as 8:00am. Check out the following websites to find dog shows in your area:
http://www.akc.org/events/search/...
http://www.infodog.com/showinfo/showmain...
http://thebca.org/specials.html...
You might also want to consider adopting a rescued bulldog through the Bulldog Club of America Rescue Network. Visit their website below and check their "Rescue Roster" to find the representative nearest you.
Bulldog Club of America Rescue Network (BCARN)
http://www.rescuebulldogs.org/
One more suggestion is to visit BulldogsWorld.com's Breeders link below. To be listed, the breeder must complete a detailed application and be approved by the webmaster. The webmaster also keeps a list of breeder complaints.
http://www.bulldogsworld.com/memberswebs...
I hope this helps a little. Please let me know if you have further questions. Best wishes in finding your perfect puppy!
Anyone have an Alaskan klee kai?
Monte is 5 months old and has always been around people, no problem. Recently he started to bark and snip at children. I am wondering if this is a stage or what?
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My (married) daughter does. Hyper little thing, can jump like a flea. Goes over a six foot chain link fence in a flash. He is three years old and still acts like a pup.
I would suggest obedience classes. Sounds like he is afraid of small humans, did one possibly abuse him when you weren't looking?
I would suggest puppy classes. now while he is still real young and the barking and snapping is his puppy instinct. Puppys do that with their siblings its kind of their way of playing with each other. If It does get to much You need to start puppy classes.
My first question, is he fixed?
Secondly I do think an obedience class does wonders with this breed:)
Kind Regards,
aprilfawn
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My (married) daughter does. Hyper little thing, can jump like a flea. Goes over a six foot chain link fence in a flash. He is three years old and still acts like a pup.
I would suggest obedience classes. Sounds like he is afraid of small humans, did one possibly abuse him when you weren't looking?
I would suggest puppy classes. now while he is still real young and the barking and snapping is his puppy instinct. Puppys do that with their siblings its kind of their way of playing with each other. If It does get to much You need to start puppy classes.
My first question, is he fixed?
Secondly I do think an obedience class does wonders with this breed:)
Kind Regards,
aprilfawn
Anyone have a Siberian Husky in an apartment?
We're interested in getting a dog, and it seems like we found the perfect one. Shes 2 and crate trained, knows commands...we love her! We're about to move into an apartment and want to know if she'll be okay. She will get regular excercise (running everyday, and 2 days a week at the dog park). Do you think she'll be okay?? Anyone have one that also has an apartment??
Thanks!!
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I was at Walgreens one day and right across the street are apartments and one day I saw this beautiful husky walking down the street. I HAD to pet it! LOL So I asked the lady if it was okay and she said yes. I started talking to her and she said she lived in the apartments. I asked her, wow .. you have a husky in the apartments?! And she said she gives alot of exercise to her dog. She runs about 1-2 miles in the morning and at night .. during the day the dog gets walked and she said occasionally she will bring him to a doggie day care for play with other dogs or to the park to get loads of exercise. In RAIN or SHINE.
As the dog gets older though, they tend to get lazy so eventually just a walk 3 times a day should be enough. I think any dog can be an apartment dog as long as YOU are committed to taking this dog for the correct exercise. After a couple of weeks you will start to know what is just the right amount of exercise for the dog.
Oh yeah, and my aunt also lived in those apartments and didnt even know there was a dog in them!
So overall I think you can do this, just don't give up. At 2 years old she is still young and vibrant! Once she gets older she will calm down.
Here is a link to ALOT of training/care tips. I have 2 dogs (one 6 year old and one 17 week old) and I ALWAYS find myself reading and re-reading their tips!
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/care.htm...
Hope that helps and Good Luck!
yes she should be fine. Just so you know, they shed a LOT. My friend has 2 and he is forever vacuuming his house of all the hair
no no no no no no no!!! Bad Idea! No big dog should ever be kept in an apartment no matter how many walks they get a day- its just simply not fair. I had a great dane in my condo and he ruined it by peeing everywere and chewing the walls (due to boredom). Don't do it!
no, but growing up I had one on three acres, and if you're committed to that much exercise and that much time outside, even in the winter months, then the dog will be fine our dog loved to chew and play tug-a-war, I suggest a rope for a toy
:)
good luck!
All dog breeds do okay in an apartment if you know and are ready to meet their physical demands for exercise outside of the house. Huskies are a breed that require a lot of running, but it sounds like you are willing to provide that for the dog. Dogs are happy live anywhere with their owner provided that they are not confined without exercise. Just be prepared to gout out running A LOT since you won't have a backyard for her to run in.
yeah she will be fine living in the apartment, i had a husky in an apartment once, no problem! Just give her at least one walk a day. be sure to keep her from barking [your neighbors will hate you otherwise] , and brush her daily. :D
As long as you are committed to exercising her every day (rain or shine) and you can get access to an area where she can run free safely, then it should be fine.
Big dogs can do well in apartments, but daily exercise becomes mandatory...if they don't get exercised, they will become restless, bored, destructive, and may develop behavioral issues such as aggression and excessive barking.
Just something to keep in mind - huskies tend to bark a lot, you'll want to keep that under control so your neighbors don't hate you :) It's something that can be managed, though.
She sounds like a very well-behaved dog that will do just fine in an appointment. You just have to be sure that you are willing to walk her for a while every day, but you seem commited to it. How you describe her, I wouldn't be worried about the barking if I were you.
she will adjust if you make tons of time for her.. but,, seems unfair to put a husky in an apt.. afterall , they were bred to run and pull sleds...
I really don't think that Siberian Husky's will accommodate well to apartment life. They were bred to live in the snow and pull carts - not to be locked in an apartment. If you feel as though you can provide enough exercise, fine. A run each day and 2 days at the dog park is not enough. A 1 1/2 hour walk, two or three times per day will make the Sibe so much more happier.
Sibes are great dogs in apartments, as long as you give them regular exercise. We walk ours twice a day for 45 minutes each walk and take him to the dog park 4 times a week until he's exhausted. I'm sure the amount of exercise varies from dog to dog, so if the dog starts getting hyper and destructive, you'll probably have to exercise her more
Although they do shed a lot, they are very clean dogs as they don't have the "dog smell" that other dogs may have, which is great for an apartment. They don't bark much, but they do "talk" a lot and howl. I found with ours (and he has a VOICE on him), that he's much quieter when he's been exercised and is tired.
Thanks!!
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I was at Walgreens one day and right across the street are apartments and one day I saw this beautiful husky walking down the street. I HAD to pet it! LOL So I asked the lady if it was okay and she said yes. I started talking to her and she said she lived in the apartments. I asked her, wow .. you have a husky in the apartments?! And she said she gives alot of exercise to her dog. She runs about 1-2 miles in the morning and at night .. during the day the dog gets walked and she said occasionally she will bring him to a doggie day care for play with other dogs or to the park to get loads of exercise. In RAIN or SHINE.
As the dog gets older though, they tend to get lazy so eventually just a walk 3 times a day should be enough. I think any dog can be an apartment dog as long as YOU are committed to taking this dog for the correct exercise. After a couple of weeks you will start to know what is just the right amount of exercise for the dog.
Oh yeah, and my aunt also lived in those apartments and didnt even know there was a dog in them!
So overall I think you can do this, just don't give up. At 2 years old she is still young and vibrant! Once she gets older she will calm down.
Here is a link to ALOT of training/care tips. I have 2 dogs (one 6 year old and one 17 week old) and I ALWAYS find myself reading and re-reading their tips!
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/care.htm...
Hope that helps and Good Luck!
yes she should be fine. Just so you know, they shed a LOT. My friend has 2 and he is forever vacuuming his house of all the hair
no no no no no no no!!! Bad Idea! No big dog should ever be kept in an apartment no matter how many walks they get a day- its just simply not fair. I had a great dane in my condo and he ruined it by peeing everywere and chewing the walls (due to boredom). Don't do it!
no, but growing up I had one on three acres, and if you're committed to that much exercise and that much time outside, even in the winter months, then the dog will be fine our dog loved to chew and play tug-a-war, I suggest a rope for a toy
:)
good luck!
All dog breeds do okay in an apartment if you know and are ready to meet their physical demands for exercise outside of the house. Huskies are a breed that require a lot of running, but it sounds like you are willing to provide that for the dog. Dogs are happy live anywhere with their owner provided that they are not confined without exercise. Just be prepared to gout out running A LOT since you won't have a backyard for her to run in.
yeah she will be fine living in the apartment, i had a husky in an apartment once, no problem! Just give her at least one walk a day. be sure to keep her from barking [your neighbors will hate you otherwise] , and brush her daily. :D
As long as you are committed to exercising her every day (rain or shine) and you can get access to an area where she can run free safely, then it should be fine.
Big dogs can do well in apartments, but daily exercise becomes mandatory...if they don't get exercised, they will become restless, bored, destructive, and may develop behavioral issues such as aggression and excessive barking.
Just something to keep in mind - huskies tend to bark a lot, you'll want to keep that under control so your neighbors don't hate you :) It's something that can be managed, though.
She sounds like a very well-behaved dog that will do just fine in an appointment. You just have to be sure that you are willing to walk her for a while every day, but you seem commited to it. How you describe her, I wouldn't be worried about the barking if I were you.
she will adjust if you make tons of time for her.. but,, seems unfair to put a husky in an apt.. afterall , they were bred to run and pull sleds...
I really don't think that Siberian Husky's will accommodate well to apartment life. They were bred to live in the snow and pull carts - not to be locked in an apartment. If you feel as though you can provide enough exercise, fine. A run each day and 2 days at the dog park is not enough. A 1 1/2 hour walk, two or three times per day will make the Sibe so much more happier.
Sibes are great dogs in apartments, as long as you give them regular exercise. We walk ours twice a day for 45 minutes each walk and take him to the dog park 4 times a week until he's exhausted. I'm sure the amount of exercise varies from dog to dog, so if the dog starts getting hyper and destructive, you'll probably have to exercise her more
Although they do shed a lot, they are very clean dogs as they don't have the "dog smell" that other dogs may have, which is great for an apartment. They don't bark much, but they do "talk" a lot and howl. I found with ours (and he has a VOICE on him), that he's much quieter when he's been exercised and is tired.
Anyone have a shitzhu?
can't spell that dog!
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shih tzu. i have one and i am getting his father. was there something you wanted to know?
neighbors. smart dog, energetic, likes to eat his roommate dogs feces though and that is a little disturbing to me
I have two female Shih Tzu (pronounced: sh 'it' sue).
I have a 1 male shih tzu
cant stand those dogs. there useless, girly, and dont shut up. boxers are the best dog.
I have a Shih Tzu
I've got four of the little monsters %26 they do keep you busy. BTW, I'm a retired paratrooper %26 a Vietnam vet. Does that sound girly?
i have a Shih Tzu male. name's Gizmo
we have one male shih tzu great dog, was there something you wanted to know about them?
i wish i had one of those. there so cute!
I have one male shih tzu name Leo. He is 5 months old and such a good dog. We really lucked out. He NEVER barks and is very playful and loving. He really is not a "yippee" dog, very well behaved and was very easy to train. I feel sorry for people who whine about these dogs being so high maintenance. I sometimes think they take on the personality of their owners!
I have 4 of them. Two females and two males.
I've been to one.just a load of empty cages...:0)
SHIH-TZU and yes i have 3 of them belle molly and tink
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shih tzu. i have one and i am getting his father. was there something you wanted to know?
neighbors. smart dog, energetic, likes to eat his roommate dogs feces though and that is a little disturbing to me
I have two female Shih Tzu (pronounced: sh 'it' sue).
I have a 1 male shih tzu
cant stand those dogs. there useless, girly, and dont shut up. boxers are the best dog.
I have a Shih Tzu
I've got four of the little monsters %26 they do keep you busy. BTW, I'm a retired paratrooper %26 a Vietnam vet. Does that sound girly?
i have a Shih Tzu male. name's Gizmo
we have one male shih tzu great dog, was there something you wanted to know about them?
i wish i had one of those. there so cute!
I have one male shih tzu name Leo. He is 5 months old and such a good dog. We really lucked out. He NEVER barks and is very playful and loving. He really is not a "yippee" dog, very well behaved and was very easy to train. I feel sorry for people who whine about these dogs being so high maintenance. I sometimes think they take on the personality of their owners!
I have 4 of them. Two females and two males.
I've been to one.just a load of empty cages...:0)
SHIH-TZU and yes i have 3 of them belle molly and tink
Anyone have a recipe for feeding raw dog food?
I have read most posts on here already. What I am loking for is a recipe that has measurements (I am horrible at estimating portions). I understand each dog may need different amounts, I just wanted a bulk recipe. I will not be able to feed the different meals (meat, veggie, ect.), at least to start. I was hopeing to be pointed towards a recipe which included supplements and all, as I found one a while back and forgot to save it. Thanks!
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Here are some websites:
http://www.njboxers.com/faqs.htm...
http://www.canismajor.com/dog/barf.html...
http://www.barfworld.com/html/learn_more...
This might be for you it's already measured out for you. Very easy to make. http://www.happydogfood.com Hope this helps;^)
Best for you to join a moderated group that gives info about raw feeding. The thing about feeding raw is that you have to learn about the different things a dog needs to eat to be in the best health - and only feeding 1 recipe is not going to do that.
http://www.raw-dogs.com/links.html...
Meat should always be fed raw. Raw meat also helps to stimulates the carnivore's highly acidic digestive system. Only raw meat is said to stimulate this highly acidic system that is designed to kill unfriendly bacteria. Raw meat also has nutrients that cooked meat does not. Raw meat is an excellent source of B-vitamins and cooking destroys many of those important vitamins. One type of meat should not be combined with another type of meat if possible. A carnivore's digestive system is designed to eat one animal protein at a time. Mature dogs: 2 parts meat to 1 part vegetables.
Here is a receipe from pet-grub.com that has measurements and suggested supplements:
http://www.pet-grub.com/pet-health/nutri...
Here is a website with LOTS of people's posted dog food receipes (with measurements!)
http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf877190.tip.h...
If you use a meat grinder when making the food, it's better. Here's some info on it:
http://www.pet-grub.com/meat-grinder.pet...
This website has over a hundred (probably alot more) pages of info on healthy feeding and food preparation for your animal. You can print out the whole book (printer friendly pages) for a small donation. But it is free to read and search for info. And there is ALOT to read about on animal nutrition, etc., and it interesting too: http://www.pet-grub.com/
Hope this helps answer your question.
Hi,
I found hundreds of great recipes for my dog at http://www.dogfood.co.nr , take a look at this site it has a great guide for dog food.
Hope this helps you with your dog
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Here are some websites:
http://www.njboxers.com/faqs.htm...
http://www.canismajor.com/dog/barf.html...
http://www.barfworld.com/html/learn_more...
This might be for you it's already measured out for you. Very easy to make. http://www.happydogfood.com Hope this helps;^)
Best for you to join a moderated group that gives info about raw feeding. The thing about feeding raw is that you have to learn about the different things a dog needs to eat to be in the best health - and only feeding 1 recipe is not going to do that.
http://www.raw-dogs.com/links.html...
Meat should always be fed raw. Raw meat also helps to stimulates the carnivore's highly acidic digestive system. Only raw meat is said to stimulate this highly acidic system that is designed to kill unfriendly bacteria. Raw meat also has nutrients that cooked meat does not. Raw meat is an excellent source of B-vitamins and cooking destroys many of those important vitamins. One type of meat should not be combined with another type of meat if possible. A carnivore's digestive system is designed to eat one animal protein at a time. Mature dogs: 2 parts meat to 1 part vegetables.
Here is a receipe from pet-grub.com that has measurements and suggested supplements:
http://www.pet-grub.com/pet-health/nutri...
Here is a website with LOTS of people's posted dog food receipes (with measurements!)
http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf877190.tip.h...
If you use a meat grinder when making the food, it's better. Here's some info on it:
http://www.pet-grub.com/meat-grinder.pet...
This website has over a hundred (probably alot more) pages of info on healthy feeding and food preparation for your animal. You can print out the whole book (printer friendly pages) for a small donation. But it is free to read and search for info. And there is ALOT to read about on animal nutrition, etc., and it interesting too: http://www.pet-grub.com/
Hope this helps answer your question.
Hi,
I found hundreds of great recipes for my dog at http://www.dogfood.co.nr , take a look at this site it has a great guide for dog food.
Hope this helps you with your dog
Anyone have a puggle?
Im thinking of adopting one and I have done some research but I want some information from someone who actually owns one.
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have one sitting right here beside me...mine looks more pug with a longer snout. Hes black and tan...weighs in at 15 lbs. A ball of energy and delight..a little stubborn with selective hearing at times...content in the house..delighted to go walking..an hour or eight hours..stays right at your side...courageous..tough ..rough but gentle with teeth.Smart enough to train easily.Troubled with weak back knees so has to be encouraged not to dance on his hinds like he does often.Sheds moderately...has a pug like gruff bark.Hates cats never pees in the house...agood all round smaller dog...go for it
I do not have a pug/beagle mix. (No such breed as a "puggle".) I can tell you, however, that with mixed breeds, there are no 'standards'. You cannot predict how the dog will look, or what it's temperament will be. Even pups from the same litter can look totally different, and some may have more of a beagle temperament, while some will have more of a pug temperament.
awww, my foster son has one and it is the cutest thing. Very nice dog. They trained him well. He looks like a pissed off old man. He has those screwed up teeth that pugs can get, a wrinkly face, and a beagle head and coloring on a pug body. Very funny looking but the sweetest boy.
mastiffs360.com
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have one sitting right here beside me...mine looks more pug with a longer snout. Hes black and tan...weighs in at 15 lbs. A ball of energy and delight..a little stubborn with selective hearing at times...content in the house..delighted to go walking..an hour or eight hours..stays right at your side...courageous..tough ..rough but gentle with teeth.Smart enough to train easily.Troubled with weak back knees so has to be encouraged not to dance on his hinds like he does often.Sheds moderately...has a pug like gruff bark.Hates cats never pees in the house...agood all round smaller dog...go for it
I do not have a pug/beagle mix. (No such breed as a "puggle".) I can tell you, however, that with mixed breeds, there are no 'standards'. You cannot predict how the dog will look, or what it's temperament will be. Even pups from the same litter can look totally different, and some may have more of a beagle temperament, while some will have more of a pug temperament.
awww, my foster son has one and it is the cutest thing. Very nice dog. They trained him well. He looks like a pissed off old man. He has those screwed up teeth that pugs can get, a wrinkly face, and a beagle head and coloring on a pug body. Very funny looking but the sweetest boy.
mastiffs360.com
Anyone have a natural cure for mange on dogs?
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Thank you for trying to help these dogs. I have several suggestions for you to try. Okay man, it's a long shot... and may be more expensive than the vet... but I have a couple suggestions for you and just do what you can.
First of all, mange is caused by a weakened immune system in dogs. So, instead of treating the mange... you could try to strengthen their immune system. The following herbs are to boost her immune system and fight bacterial infections. Wherever possible purchase organic herbs that are "Standardized."
路 Olive Leaf Extract: Follow directions on bottle.
路 Astragulus: Follow directions on bottle.
路 Cat's Claw: Follow directions on bottle.
路 Kyolic garlic: Follow directions on bottle.
路 Pau d'Arco: 4 capsules twice daily.
路 Grapefruit Seed Extract Capsules or tablets: 225mg daily.
路 Flax seed oil (organic) gel caps: one twice daily.
路 Plant based digestive enzymes available at health food stores. Give two
capsules per meal.
Add a few tablespoons of plain yogurt to each meal or give acidophilus supplements. It is very important to maintain good intestinal bacteria when fighting parasites.
Now, for topical treatments. I only know of two suggestions:
Topical treatment #1
Mix a combination of one part lavender oil, one part Neem oil, to 9 parts almond oil. Apply to
sores and infected areas once or twice daily.
Topical treatment #2
Mix ten drops of yellow dock extract with ten drops of Echinacea extract, dilute with four ounces of distilled water and apply. Yellow dock is effective as an itch treatment. Other herbs that help with itching are calendula and aloe vera.
Do not give the dog any drugs, human food (other than what's listed) chemicals, or dips. They are in stress right now. Find them a cool, dry, stress free place to relax.
Also, if you feed them good dog food this will only help the situation
If you really need something cheap and fast --try borax (the 20 mule team stuff you can get in the laundry isle at walmart) Make a 1% hydrogen peroxide solution with a little bit of water and borax (make sure you add the borax until it stops disolving) Don't do this one more than once a week, and do not rinse with water. Leave this on the dogs to prevent re infestation.
Also, you should sprinkle borax over your house and leave it for awhile before vacuuming it up. This will help kill any of the parasites that get in your carpet.
I hear PineSol works also, (dogs and house) but because it evaporates much quicker, repetition is needed.
Remember: don't stop treatment when you see improvement. there are eggs all over those dogs and anywhere in your house/yard they have been. keep it up.
GOOD LUCK!!
there are no natural cures.
Stop being CHEAP, and take your suffering dog to a VET before the mange kills it.
then give it to someone who is willing to look after it properly!
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I heard virgin oil with almond oil and another I forget man I just had it well you can go online and do a search a lot of people have solutions posted online. I know they have medicated shampoos but I don't know what other natural home things.
since there is more than one kind of mange you will have to breing it to the vet then discuss weither a natural cure can be considered, but mange is a kind of mite and one of the kinds of mange people can caught so time to bring that animal to the vet before you find yourself with weird scrachy skin
Alas, hon, there are lots of types of manges, and none of them is curable without modern meds. Take the dog to a vet.
I'm not sure abt cure for mange but have found ACV (apple cider vinegar) to be very effective in clearing up skin rashes for my dogs. Its also good for humans as well.
Soak cotton pads in ACV and dab it on the mange areas. Or perhaps bath the dog in diluted ACV. Also its good to add flaxseed oil into your dog's diet for good skin and coat.
There are no remedies other than what the vet will prescribe. Mange is EXTREMELY painful and needs to be treated asap. If you cannot afford it, call the ASPCA and they can usually refer you to a not-for-profit vet that will give you a discount.
There is no natural cure for mange. If you can't afford to take care of these dogs, pehaps a shelter.
Anyone have a maltese?
I was wondering what is the best products for the following:
whitener?
shampoo %26 conditioner?
brush and/or comb?
flea prevention?
Also how do you clean their teeth? My maltese is two years old and has awful breath %26 teeth. Thanks for the help!
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here is a guide to maltese grooming
http://www.annasheavenlymaltese.com/malt...
as for cleaning their teeth- if the vet gives you the thumbs up- try a doggie toothbrush/paste.
Toothbrushing, to be effective, has to be carried out regularly - ideally at least daily. In order to do this it cannot be a battle - it has to be enjoyable - both for your dog and for you!
The tooth paste MUST be a special pet toothpaste.
Human toothpaste is NOT designed to be swallowed and will often cause problems for our pets.
http://www.placervillevet.com/dog%20toot...
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?...
http://www.petsmart.com/grooming/teeth.s...
pastes specifically for pets come in various flavors
Poultry, peanutbutter, chicken and beef. You may need to play around with these to see which he'll take to more.
best of luck
I have a maltese - he's 7-1/2 years old. I just started buying products for him on the website that I've included. Ever since the pet food recall, I've been buying only natural, wheat-free products. They have decent prices and a wide range of supplies to meet what you're needing.
You might want to see a vet and check her teeth. They might need to be cleaned professionally.
As for the products, I would ask a groomer.
whitener?
shampoo %26 conditioner?
brush and/or comb?
flea prevention?
Also how do you clean their teeth? My maltese is two years old and has awful breath %26 teeth. Thanks for the help!
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here is a guide to maltese grooming
http://www.annasheavenlymaltese.com/malt...
as for cleaning their teeth- if the vet gives you the thumbs up- try a doggie toothbrush/paste.
Toothbrushing, to be effective, has to be carried out regularly - ideally at least daily. In order to do this it cannot be a battle - it has to be enjoyable - both for your dog and for you!
The tooth paste MUST be a special pet toothpaste.
Human toothpaste is NOT designed to be swallowed and will often cause problems for our pets.
http://www.placervillevet.com/dog%20toot...
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?...
http://www.petsmart.com/grooming/teeth.s...
pastes specifically for pets come in various flavors
Poultry, peanutbutter, chicken and beef. You may need to play around with these to see which he'll take to more.
best of luck
I have a maltese - he's 7-1/2 years old. I just started buying products for him on the website that I've included. Ever since the pet food recall, I've been buying only natural, wheat-free products. They have decent prices and a wide range of supplies to meet what you're needing.
You might want to see a vet and check her teeth. They might need to be cleaned professionally.
As for the products, I would ask a groomer.
Anyone have a good idea for a dog name?
its a male black lab gonna be pretty big. maybe biblical or somthin that has meaning
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My dog's name is Takoda and it's Sioux and means friend to all. He fits his name well and I personally think that you should look into names from different countries. A lot of them have meanings.
Call him Brutus. Good big dog name. Or if you want biblical, name him Ezekeial, and call him Zeke for short.
We went through this a couple of months ago when we brought home our little puppy, a West Highland White Terrier. I always wanted something ironic for a little dog like Moose or Bear or something.
But we threw around a few names like Bullet and Brutus (according to my six year old, that was Cinderella's dog's name), but arrived on something that we all liked--Tiger Woods. We are huge into golfing and it just stuck. It fits him perfectly.
So, I would suggest learning his personality before settling on a name. Its OK if he's nameless, or has many names, for a few days! =)
Good luck!
tiger,tarazan
moses,,,noah,,jacob,,sooty..bl...
good luck naming him,,,
LLUKA
LUKAS
SOLOMAN
tiger
i personally like riley, but i like what was said earlier, ezeikeal but zeke for short
Napoleon or Ceasar, strong male names.
we have a black male lab and his name is Jake i don't know why or how we choose it but it just seems to fit his features. I thought it was a little weird because that was a common human name but now it grew on me maybe think of a name that you always like for a kid but never choose or maybe his personalty reminds you of someone you once new. Just have fun with it and if you cant decide put a few names you like in a hat and draw one. Good luck.
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My dog's name is Takoda and it's Sioux and means friend to all. He fits his name well and I personally think that you should look into names from different countries. A lot of them have meanings.
Call him Brutus. Good big dog name. Or if you want biblical, name him Ezekeial, and call him Zeke for short.
We went through this a couple of months ago when we brought home our little puppy, a West Highland White Terrier. I always wanted something ironic for a little dog like Moose or Bear or something.
But we threw around a few names like Bullet and Brutus (according to my six year old, that was Cinderella's dog's name), but arrived on something that we all liked--Tiger Woods. We are huge into golfing and it just stuck. It fits him perfectly.
So, I would suggest learning his personality before settling on a name. Its OK if he's nameless, or has many names, for a few days! =)
Good luck!
tiger,tarazan
moses,,,noah,,jacob,,sooty..bl...
good luck naming him,,,
LLUKA
LUKAS
SOLOMAN
tiger
i personally like riley, but i like what was said earlier, ezeikeal but zeke for short
Napoleon or Ceasar, strong male names.
we have a black male lab and his name is Jake i don't know why or how we choose it but it just seems to fit his features. I thought it was a little weird because that was a common human name but now it grew on me maybe think of a name that you always like for a kid but never choose or maybe his personalty reminds you of someone you once new. Just have fun with it and if you cant decide put a few names you like in a hat and draw one. Good luck.
Anyone have a dog on heartworm meds get heartworm?
My dog has been on the same meds for four years. Annual check showed heartworm positive. Vet said this sometimes happens. Can you explain?
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Yes. Sometimes it happens. It can happen because of a lot of things. Counterfeit HW meds over the internet, the dog getting bit if you don't go year round on HW meds, skipping a month, the dog barfing up the HW meds.
>>>>Still you might want to get another opinion and a retest.
Your dog could have a mild case or it could very well be a false positive is the most likely. If it's a mild case, some vets treat it with HW medicine. Treatment is very expensive and hard on the dog if you go with the shots.
I have a pet buldog but i dont know if i got heartworm meds for it yet.
It can happen if the dog vomits after taking the pill or you miss a pill or something like that happens.
I have seen people who thought their dog was ok and they had given all the pills that is one reason you should test each year.
Haven't ever heard of it. I use Heartguard and haven't haven't that problem...I don't think? OMG, i hope i don't. I'm not sure about that. Get a second opinion.
I have heard of dogs on the chewable heartworm meds ending up with heartworm because they gulped it down and didn't chew the med. Read the package to see if that is the case with the brand you use.
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Yes. Sometimes it happens. It can happen because of a lot of things. Counterfeit HW meds over the internet, the dog getting bit if you don't go year round on HW meds, skipping a month, the dog barfing up the HW meds.
>>>>Still you might want to get another opinion and a retest.
Your dog could have a mild case or it could very well be a false positive is the most likely. If it's a mild case, some vets treat it with HW medicine. Treatment is very expensive and hard on the dog if you go with the shots.
I have a pet buldog but i dont know if i got heartworm meds for it yet.
It can happen if the dog vomits after taking the pill or you miss a pill or something like that happens.
I have seen people who thought their dog was ok and they had given all the pills that is one reason you should test each year.
Haven't ever heard of it. I use Heartguard and haven't haven't that problem...I don't think? OMG, i hope i don't. I'm not sure about that. Get a second opinion.
I have heard of dogs on the chewable heartworm meds ending up with heartworm because they gulped it down and didn't chew the med. Read the package to see if that is the case with the brand you use.
Anyone have a cavoodle? What are the pro's and cons?
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No pros.. unless you are adopting from a shelter.. Then the pro is you are saving a life..
Cons you are buying a mixed breed dog. You don't know what to expect size wise, temperament, health, coat, or anything else.. They are not a purebred dog, and even the dogs they are bred from come from questionable background. They aren't quality purebreds themselves, and are supposed to create a quality mixed breed??
Cons are you end up with a hyper out of control dog that is hard to train, has health issues and you wish you hadn't paid big bucks for a mutt.
no pros, no cons. just remember it will only be as nice as you treat it.
Cons are it is a mixed breed, a mutt, therefore it was raised by a bad breeder. There is no way to predict temperament, size, etc about what it will turn out later. It will be a tossup. Please don't buy one from a bad breeder. Rescue one from the shelter.
Pros:
It doesn't shed much,they are great with children
Cons:
You won't really know how big it will get
Anyone good people in the Houston area looking to adopt a male Boxer?
My husband and I adopted a boxer from the houston humane society we just brought him home yesterday and what is normally a semi rough transition so far is one of the easiest on record
but anyway his brother Achilles is still there and he is such a big beautiful boy and full of love he did not come home with us because he did not like our Sheba and that broke our hearts to leave him there
he is housebroken and leashed trained and crate trained and he needs and deserves a good home and of course someone who knows the boxer breed these are very friendly and high energy dogs and they love to play and they are very protective of there families and they are very loyal dogs
Achilles would be a most wonderful asset to any family who has the time and the heart to care for a breed such as this he is a big pure bred dog and he is about 100 pounds
anyone interested in seeing him and reading his profile can log onto houstonhumane.org click adoptions and scroll down to see his picture
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you should take him,,, they will learn to get along with proper training..
but anyway his brother Achilles is still there and he is such a big beautiful boy and full of love he did not come home with us because he did not like our Sheba and that broke our hearts to leave him there
he is housebroken and leashed trained and crate trained and he needs and deserves a good home and of course someone who knows the boxer breed these are very friendly and high energy dogs and they love to play and they are very protective of there families and they are very loyal dogs
Achilles would be a most wonderful asset to any family who has the time and the heart to care for a breed such as this he is a big pure bred dog and he is about 100 pounds
anyone interested in seeing him and reading his profile can log onto houstonhumane.org click adoptions and scroll down to see his picture
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you should take him,,, they will learn to get along with proper training..
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