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Deaf or not - we need rolypoly photos :) , and puppy paw photos :)

I "think" it is THIS excerpt : This is an inherited disease, which is not contagious, but it is fatal and cannot be treated. It affects the nervous system including the brain. Ceroid Lipofuscinosis is known as Battens Disease in Humans. CL has been found in other breeds of dogs i.e. Cocker Spaniels, Dachshunds, English Setters, Miniature Schnauzers, Rough Collies, and Salukis as well as in Devon Cattle, South Hampshire Sheep and in Siamese Cats The occurrence of CL in Border Collies is not the fault of any one person or group. The defective gene was carried by an imported dog at a time when the disease was unidentified. Since then, CL has occurred sporadically, as most Australian bred Border Collies are descended from that dog. Therefore, no breeder can be 100% sure that their stock does not carry the defective gene. Affected animals appear normal until aged approx 15 months. From that age any or all of the following signs may be noted: Unreasonable apprehension or fear of familiar objects/surroundings sight disturbance, abnormal gait – is unsteady on feet and has difficulty in climbing or jumping, tends to prop or goose step, demented behaviour, mania, hyperactivity, rage, disorientation, fixations, loss of toilet training, strange or abnormal behaviour

LOVE that 3rd one :D

:D surprises in teh mail! Lucky Digby

..do you have plans for a new dog? Obedience?Guard? House pet? Show?Jogging companion? What you have listed are pretty much what everyone is looking for ....a pretty much 'perfect' dog ;) Some traits are genetic, some individual personality, some breed,and some are only after training. It's always tricky to find 'the' one - glad you are researching.

so who on earth got the money?

perhaps remove that FB page until you're sure then ? Poor girl.

lloyd- perhaps have a browse in THIS THREAD ? It gives lots of information on size/coat/trainabilty/temperament etc . next step is to get a reputable breeder - so as to avoid problems cause by bad breeding ... CLICK HERE

:) They're so interesting - old truck bodies . I love the lichen growing on them ..and the rust patterns ...

Agree with just small meals and often, of a good balanced diet . Introducing fatty foods suddenly may not do her any kindnesses .

if we have a litter of pups born.. Dougie will sometimes visit - and sit watching them .... he's a strange bod - but then again, so have all my cats been ;)

T - Feral is not usually at the house in which we live - the dogs would sort him out ! Dougies is on my bed at night - and only outside for a max of a few hours ..so no contact. Dougie (and old Bernie) would however, bail up ferals ..then wait for us to appear with a gun - whereas they would step aside ...then come & inspect the fallen body . ....

Thanks folks - I am glad most of our pups get on with cats ..a couple don't unfortunately . Luckily also , all those years ago when Dougie wandered in here - he was absolutely bomb proof :) he has 'brought up' a lot of youngsters over the years ...

"hey B, Dougal wants to come out for a play ." "Dougal..you DO, don't you?" "Yes please,B... Open this run gate niaooooowwww" . B opens gate - "Yay.. Don, Look - it's Dougie ...Playtime !" "Hmmph ... watch the paws & fangs , you two.. I haven't had breakfast yet ... & I'm not feeling all that tolerant ! "

hello :) feed him what you normally feed - but cut it back by 1/2 for a while , Avoid fatty treats like dog 'lollies' , pigs ears etc .... and get him excited about things like thin slices of apple or sweet potato or carrot ..browned in a non stick pan ..and cooled :) That's an easy way .. other will have different regimes . I like having their tummies shrink a bit - not be filled with a lot of low calorie 'filler' ... and provided he has had a vet check to rule out any disease ..he should feel much fitter over time .

photo from here. https://open.abc.net...#/posts/84ho6qk

..there are many many mixed breed dogs who are stable and healthy , however , ANY living creature .. whether it is a cockroach, or a human , can be born with problems...

Looking forward to seeing pics as she settles :)

wow! Take it very slow with her .... she has a whole new life to fit into , and is carrying all sorts of baggage ... I presume she is still very young? Hopefully she will grow into a lovely and happy girl under your care ! She looks SO much better now :)

FLICKR ALBUM

if he is getting worse ...then perhaps there is some physical thing happening in his brain ... but to find that out needs more testing/scans etc . its at times like this it would be so good if they could talk ..and help us find the problems - and he certainly sounds one unhappy and worried boy I would strongly suggest you start using ADAPTIL in some form , just see if it lessens some of that anxiety at all ? maybe even spray some on your clothing as well ....

LOL ...... what a morning - and yes, I agree - lucky-VERY - and well.... maybe not unlucky - but educated a bit more :p

Hopefully it was just something nasty he had .... no more diarrhoea is good! Just give him mouthfuls of water, often ..or the mere weight of a decent drink may make him vomit - and dehydration gets a hold

Hi - your pup is a teen - and is loving having these new toys!! I would suggest at first , not allowing any mistakes ! This can be done keeping pup away, by using baby gates or , if he's crate trained ..use that way :)..or have him outside ? Also - have him lying on his bed, on lead ... In your daily training , practice lots of lying down/calm behaviour with him , too :) CLICK HERE for some useful info : you might also find some tips if you CLICK HERE

yes...how old is pup, and how many vaccs has it had?