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'nother of my Grandpa's shots .. me with my pet sheep :)

One of the very few of me that I really like :) Thankyou.

This is one of several we have - hand coloured , of the family's race horse , Fire, winning a race a long time ago . :)

I have photos somewhere taken from the soldier's memorial, Albury, and the Old Curiousity Shop ,in Bendigo :) Modern ones. I love teh little fella in his bathers :)

Here is one of me , taken around 50 years ago, as I tramped around with my (step) Grandpa , pretending to take photos ,just like him ;) Grandpa visited from Germany rarely as I was growing up ..and we used to spend most of the time walking , and looking, and photographing... I love this photo , as I loved walking for hours with my Grandpa :)

Poodles are very smart, and need things to think about/do , aside from a walk. ..They also pick up really quickly what gets them attention!

:) The reputable rescue folks know their dogs well ..and if you have little kids , then, personally an adult who is used to kids , and who doesn't need the constant supervision, the housetraining etc while trying to look out for human kids .... would be my personal choice. here is the rescue forum , if you want more info .. LINK HERE

Chatty Kathy ... Staffies left entire are unfortunately can be attractive to puppyfarmers and those doing illegal dogfights..and when you get your boy, desexing would be a wise move , I M O . I hope you find a lovely dog - :) If you ask on here there are reliable rescue people who may be able to help match you to a boy needing a home . That way , you get your dog, who will have all his vet work done , and have support .

I know at least one of mine will bite ..and they all sound pretty ferocious if anyone tries to get in the yard , usually... they have let one or two as far as the back door . I feel safe .

Yoiks! I'd be keeping doors closed from now on , if your dogs didn't react to all that !! Glad it was only the police in your yard :)

Friends of mine used to live in an outer suburb .. 2 to 5 acre blocks ... they rescued wildlife ..and had trouble with cats coming and climbing on aviaries etc . They did try traps etc .. anything with a collar got hosed down very well and released .. anything without a collar ...well, they didn't go anywhere. Sad, but there was not much else they could do.

:) good! it will heal fairly quickly ..

SUPERVISE your pup, keep it happy and occupied with you and what you are doing ... (not sitting cuddling it all day, but playing/training , getting to know each other) ..get pup very used to being alone and not bored ..ie: from the first hours you have pup home ..ensure it has time alone in pen/crate /room /yard .Feed it in a set spot .. have bed somewhere safe , etc ...

A sandpit ..with smelly treats and a toy buried ? a soccer ball ... our pups all love it ..they roll it around , and chase it ..and wrestle it .. (leather ones are better in case they chew ) those balls which make weird noises as they roll are irresistible ... the cackling noise annoying, but irresistible to curious pups !

She is only one dog ..but a consistent foundation is a very good start .. and will set any puppy off on the right track , forge a strong relationship between owner and pup, and give an owner a much better understanding of how pup thinks and behaves :)

No ... you and she missed NOTHING , IMO - working together, communicating, achieving, learning and sharing experience is more valuable than gratuitous cuddles and admiration ;) :) Quite possibly :) ..as it should be .

rest for a couple of days ..NO JUMPING/twisting.... then vet if it's still obvious. It could be a patella problem , or he could have just strained a muscle ....silly boy :p

just remember - his tummy is VERY small ..and whatever food goes in there needs to absolutely digestible ... I hope he starts to pick up very soon :)

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Ziva ! Love the name ... N C I S fan ? Clever ploy, too!

The question might be best discussed in a new thread - not where someone's mourning the unfortunate loss of a puppy ....

Sometimes I hate being a cynic - however- you aren't an experienced dog - world person ..and haven't much experience dealing with different breeders, etc. Unfortunately, you did not ever see the parents/littermates, or your pup in real life ..and IMO, a photo can be anything ... a litter of puppies is a litter of puppies in a photo when you don't know what you're looking for/at So ..the happy healthy puppies you saw photos of may, or may not have been ,the litter from which your puppy came. Lots of folks buy a pup sight unseen , I know .. and some get burned .. it would be very hard.

Sounds very normal for that breeding ..and it is so sad that now, dogs are not allowed to play like this , because of noise concerns

..and that amount is too much, if they are putting weight on . halve the amount of mince, and mix in grated veggies ..... perhaps.