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I have had 2 cats who would growl seriously if they heard something suspicious at night , whether a person , dog or another cat . It was handy in teh city - dog would be sound asleep - cat would be sniffing under the door and growling, growling.......and here in teh bush, I always knew if a dog was not where it was supposed to be, as Mr W would growl and hackle ....

dentastix/rawhide chews ... have you thought about substituting large raw carrots /apples and , best of all nice soft fresh bones? WHEN HE'S BETTER AGAIN ;) Chicken wings/frames , Turkey wings , lamb ribs/flaps ...... all these, esp if fed when half frozen will feed/clean teeth, and keep pup occupied for some time :)

So Sorry your dog died in such a way

Last night I found Collie dead .. actual reason unknown - but it seems it was something sudden - she had a mouthful of food . She was almost 11 , and was very lean lately .... while still happy as. Collie was pulled from a trailer load of market-bound feral goats as a tiny kid . She grew fat & fluffy , and thought she was a dog ;) When we had a small mob of pet sheep/goats she was very happy ..but some years ago we lost them all, so found her a friend - a very large pet sheep , called Bruce. The two were inseperable . As Collie got into middle age , I could trust her around baby puppies , and the annoying cats - she would get annoyed at puppies under her feet - head down and looking as though she would squash them flat ! about 2 cm away she would stop those horns ..and snort very loudly instead :) The pups learnt pretty fast :) Collie was companionable ... we would often just 'sit' in each others' company ..she would lean against me and enjoy having her ears rubbed .She also used to enjoy having winter fluffy coat brushed out :) Her favourite thing , aside from food , was to come walking with me & some dogs .....and it was always lovely to have her there :) I will miss that most of all She loved getting into the house yard to eat almond tree branches, roses ,and thistles .... but then would scream blue murder for me to let her OUT! LOL. Funny girl :) There were a few commands/tricks she knew , but mostly she was just good company . I will miss her a lot ....and so will Bruce sheep . last night I sat with him until about 2 am , as he was looking for his friend , and wouldn't shut up, poor old boy .... he wanted to come inside

fingers crossed

Thanks :) they are very cute in white/vanilla !So looking forward to little 'slug' photos as they grow. :)

Stock the fridge freezer with decadences ....provide a bunch of scented lilies/roses , and if you know what what they like to read /do as a hobby - buy an appropriate book, and leave on the table - with choccy, of course . :)

I didn't know Staffords came in vanilla ! :)

was taking iPhone snaps this morning . Ess was enjoying carrot ..but phone was on video https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152120547904007&l=4447246034306738072

:) Thanks for the update on these two .... I well remember the Destiny saga :)

Toby is just lovely :) I am glad Miah now has a playmate .... what great news for you all!

This is my first thought as well .

I dunno - I thought elephants would be trained to do the housekeeping routines ...thought also that training would be a big part of filling in their day?

lots of pics here he will be amaazing when all grown up!!

fate, instinct, accident, intent ..whatever . It WORKED , and there is one little boy who will not forget his 'hero cat', Tara. :)

This rule MUST be obeyed :p :p :D

the palate may have a hairline crack .. or it may just be the harelip . is she managing to get a full belly ? :) is it the lip and gum ? Any nose involvement ?

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You are doing well! May I suggest another bit of homework . G**gle the prefix of your chosen breeder..and see what comes up :) often you will find photos of their dogs, or sometimes good things the dogs have done at shows ..or sometimes other bits & pieces to do with their kennel etc ...

:) I can think of several folks who would have benefited from this had it been available when they had a pup :) How many times does a poster ask 'what can I do with fido until all the vacc's kick in" ? training is boring ... I must be doing things wrong.... I can't find a training class /have a disability ... perhaps a course such as this would help them and their pup :)

Terrific photos :) Striker is very handsome :)

vanillan Well, Done you!! Coming here and listening - then sending that sms - that took courage :) A very important lesson has been learned ..and I hope you continue to add to your new found store of the perils and pitfalls of pugs !! :D Ask away when you think you've found your breeder ... good luck!

I love that poem ..it is always so very hard to take that essential step back and actually look at what the one we love is experiencing (with humans too)

I think the operators are pretty careful as to boundaries ....