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If there is one thing I've learnt when I was looking for a mate for our Field Spaniel, was to match the temparement to your current dog. We ended up with a rescue (gorgeous dog, but dominant) and it didn't work so we ended up with another dog of the same breed. Perfect. In saying that, I have met a number of households (and there are a lot on here) where the mix does work. I guess it depends on the dog. Perhaps get a pup and ask the breeder for a laid back JRT and you should have no problems.

Yes, she's fine now. We spoke to the vet and agreed it was a reaction. He has made a note in her file and will give her a different type next time. Although, we are looking at not putting our dogs in kennels in the future (i.e. having someone at our house to look after them instead), so we may not get the C5 now.

You sound like a wonderful person - giving the dogs a chance that no one else will give. Out of curiosity, how many dogs have you taken in that were found not to be agressive at all and were just misunderstood?

Try not to beat yourself up, you are doing the responsible thing. I once had to make the same decision about a dog I had; it's never easy and takes a long time to get over. I agree with Pers, sometimes no matter what you do, some dogs are just not meant to be around people. Hugs to you in this difficult time.

OK. Photos (not in order as they keep getting mixed up!): 1. Jindi at breeders at 7 weeks. 2. Jindi with her brother, Henschke. 3. Jindi now almost 3 years (sister to Poocow's Moo). 4.Jindi first day we brought her home approximately 6 months.

Everyone's dogs are so beautiful. I will have to post mine up.

Oh no! That is terrible. Hopefully he did just escape and will be found somewhere safe.

Thanks Rachiie. She's feeling a bit better now. Gave her some fresh chicken (5 pieces) and no reaction. Won't take her to the vet, but will discuss with them her reaction next time. I still believe it's related to the vaccine.

Thanks for the response Tilly, but we also had our other dog there as well...can one dog get a tummy bug and the other doesn't?

On Thursday Jindi had her annual vaccination including C5. On Friday morning she had a runny poo and but ate her chicken neck. Came home to find her her usual bouncy self, but that night she was in and out vomiting and doing projectile poos (have never seen anything like it). She was drinking plenty of water. Gave her a small meal and she later went outside and threw it up. This morning she was her usual bouncy self, but she turned her nose up at the chicken (which is extremly unlike her as she is just a garbage guts) and when we came home after being out for 2 hours she had thrown up again (grass and brown stuff). Will not be giving her anything tonight and will be taking her to the vet tomorrow. Do you think it's a reaction to the vaccine as she has never been like this before and she is such a good eater, always with solid poos.

1. Friendly with dogs. 2. Confident/friendly with people (including children). 3. Good watchdog (low barker). 4. Low shedding (preferably none). 5. Calm, easy going. 6. Independant and able to be left alone. 7. Cuddly. 8. Good looking dogs. We have Field Spaniels who each match different of the above attributes. The male meets 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8. The female meets 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8. The male, Henschke, up until last year was a pain to leave at home alone and would carry on like a pork chop and often howl. Nowadays as a result we think of the female joining the family and maybe maturity, he's a lot better at home alone and we can even come home and leave twice in one day (which before was unheard of). He's very sociable with other dogs, in fact if there is a dog that is a bit nippy, he will be the one targeted (but doesn't react). The only breed he has a problem with is a Boston Terrier but that is only because at a show he had a male attack him and latch on to his nose (no joke). Although he's a long coated breed, we find he hardly sheds, he's very confident around people and very gentle with kids. This is because we took him everywhere as a pup and many a time has stayed with friends and their little kids. He's very cuddly, especially when he's unwell. He's a great watchdog, with a deep bark and only barks when there is something present - not one of those dogs that keeps on barking and barking when the subject has long gone. He's also very calm (especially since he was desexed) and even after a week of not walking (injured my back) he just lies around (except for when he's playing with his sister). The female, Jindi, we got when she was 7 months and unfortunately was quite shy of people. In the beginning we had a great deal of trouble with her - wetting herself and pooing when people came in the house, but now after 18 months, I've relaxed heaps and she's come through leaps and bounds. So much so, that we took her to the million paws walk, something I thought we would never be able to do and something I think has helped her immensely. In the beginning it would take her a good hour before she came up to someone new in the house, now it takes only a couple of minutes. So proud of her! And her temperament is second to none - a testament to her breeder and her mum. She has also just found her voice and is now a good little watch dog, often hearing things long before the male. So now I have two watch dogs rather than just one. She's very friendly and sociable with other dogs, extremely cuddly, fine to leave on her own, but does shed tumbleweeds by the end of the week. Both we think meet number 8 very easily, being such lovely looking breeds and greatly admired (not just by us, LOL).

Fabulous news!

Oh poor Willow and her owners. What a tragic ending. ETA: and sorry to you as well as Sway. Hugs to everyone in this sad time.

Poor Daisy. I'm quite weary of bones as a friend of ours lost a Staffy when a bone got lodged in it's throat. I like the big shank bones (not cut in half) as they are so big and the ends are soft enough to gnaw on. Glad that Daisy is better; thank goodness you were home.

So sorry for your loss. Love the personal touch by your vet. RIP Casper.

Glad he's settling in. Your dogs are just stunning.

My condolences to you and your family. He looked a dog full of character! RIP Bazzy.

So sorry for your loss. RiP Narla.

So sorry for your loss.

Thank you for sharing his story. You are quite right, he was a special boy, but you are an amazing owner; after reading and watching the video, I don't know how you managed to stay so strong. The sheer volume of his downs and your care for him (so that he would pull through) is amazing - you too, are special. Glad he is at peace now. RIP Whitey.

So very sorry for your loss. She looked and sounded like a wonderful companion. RiP Cordelia.

Absolutely adorable!

So adorable and chunky!

What a great story! You must be so proud of Gracie! Agree with the local newspaper idea; it's nice to see some nice news for a change.

So terribly sorry for your loss. Rest in peace, Jay Jay.