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They are lovely, aren't they ?? many many years ago , I mortally offended a lady by asking what else was in her 'poodle X ' as I was filling in a form .. OUCH ! That was a lesson well learned ;)

:) Training /management is essential, as he will be a large and strong boy ( and VERY handsome, too, I am guessing :) )

Thistle - I am looking forward to all your work one day being an ebook or something!! :) Thistle is so fortunate . Anyhow, yes!! The trade/swap/gimme game is one I play regularly - Too old for chasing dogs around :p it is not 11% reliable , but just this morning I retrieved a piece of something which I smelt before I saw it ... brought to me happily :)

Trouble with pigging is that it can be a job ..it's not a gambling thing .. Many properties areas will not allow firearms in as a method of pig control , so humans & dogs & knives do the job. I know too well the amount of irresponsible and dangerous and cruel people out there - I also know responsible and caring ones . It will be a tricky one to regulate I know some pigdogs who live with their families ..and are lovely soppy dogs who are very good at their jobs. Thinking, too - regulation would be almost impossible, breeding wise , as a pig dog is rated on ability, not looks - we have had brilliant Koolie pig dogs , and a pig dog who was a scaredy cat softie ( Kieran) ....

hi :) What sort of puppy do you have ? How do you normally give his food ? have you had him from 8 weeks ? For now , I suggest feeding small bits by hand - after pup sits & waits :) Also .try this CLICK HERE and practice LOTS of 'fetch/give' with everything , toys, shoes, etc Don't give pup the opportunity to react :)

Mike Baird just seems to enjoy destroying things ..but that's another story ( brumbies, for example) there are many greys living as pets , and coping ( LOL) with good grace . They seem to be loved & spoilt & well exercised , without flat out runs and/or competition :)

Ash with his 'old-enough-to-be-a-fossil' bone , and the gorgeous miss Molly :)

LOL - you have two vocal breeds fighting in there !! And working dogs. The dog - reactive behaviour ? What does he do exactly ? Until we know that , we can't really suggest anything . NILIF is a 24/7 thing ..and needs to be done by ALL family members It's more a new way of life :) CLICK HERE You might also want to have a read of /try THIS !! Designed by an expert in the type of dog you have :)

if they aren't bleeding - they'll probably be fine :) Whatever you put on he'll lick off ..Just let him decide whether to rest or walk :) Sounds as if pup needs some rough ground training , so his pads toughen up a bit .Soft ,soft pads are also prone to getting more prickles

If you can manage an entire male , are able to pay the extra ego costs etc - then there is no NEED to castrate him :)

lots of dead dogs .......

;) that look is for the good-o I am holding :p But yes, he does love me

One for his fans ;) the boy with the wonderful eyes ...

How wonderful. Well Done !! of course ,you realise that we need some PHOTOS!!! :) :)

good for you :) Hope you get lots of sales !

yes- the pointer ear ;) she is like a ninja- moves fast , with no sound, and leaves little evidence of crimes ... more like a cat, really . She is also FIT , which makes me wonder what else I'm missing ;) She can do a quick 400 mtr recco canter/lope of the paddock, come back and look as if she's just been in bed !! Little ninja bitch black slinky !!

The gorgeous and V norty Miss Molly

LOVE these two - and what gorgeous photos !!

When you find a breeder - see what you can learn by googling their kennel/breeder's name , eg : "Snowman Maltese"..or whatever :) Sometimes you can see posts or pics of other dogs they've bred .or show results maybe :) Also check on how many dogs they have at their premises- do they breed other breeds as well - are dogs in the house ..all that sot of thing ;)

LOL yes, the green stuff is wonderful. The bone is almost a fossil it's that old - it's pretty much powdered calcium !! They all have had a chew tho .

What do I think of that behaviour ? it would be better well away from your own dogs

Ash found this old cow bone ...YEARS old ... he thought he was SO smart , and guarded it for ages LOL

Thanks for updating :)

look at those two :) :) Mr Joostice !!! yayyy !! Great job everyone .

actually a pastel pink ;) bad iphone snap , sorry . It's not an 'over the bum one ' .. a wee bit short - but very warm - and wind proof :)