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I would think smooth saluki a bit unlikely ... as dogs bred for hunting are usually from fairly easily available breeds ,like bull breeds/greyhounds/deerhounds. I had a 'pig dog' I rescued.. near as we could tell he was deerhound X dane. I think your girl will be VERY pretty when she matures and grows into those legs

Thanks for the update, staranais

kitkatswing .. more reading for you because you are new at it.. this is an interesting poll/discussion. ;) I love going back reading old polls .... I need a life! CLICK HERE

;) You ain't seen nothing yet !

Pretty cute !! Thanks He certainly is beautiful and looks happy Yes, dogs can happily live outside..and many do. BUT a lot of those that do , behave 'naturally' in the yard , which equates to digging/chewing/barking/howling. ;) All perfectly acceptable doggy behaviours....except in suburbia !! Terriers are clever and active, and like company. A young dog left outdoors will probably make his own entertainment usually not what an owner appreciates . looking forward to more photos as he grows ;)

;) kitkatswing ... may I ask why you are planning on having him sleep outside?You are obviously caring, and putting the work in to his training! A dog as smart as your little guy would easily take to crate training (no, not a 'prison'..rather a safe 'den' which most dogs love) and therefore would not be outside barking all night at possums/rats/cats/pedestrians/next door noises. I don't use a crate .. but can definitely see many benefits , and am happy to suggest their use Here are some articles you may enjoy ;) Oh..and where are the photos ???? LINK LINK

Hope your girl is doing ok now ;) You sound a very capable 'nurse' .

Have you been to a dermatologist ? That way you get your dog seen by a specialist in skin and its problems ..and may be able to properly address/manage it. No fun ...hopefully some help can be found.

Oh, Dear Hopefully they will pick up soon .

Oh I just do not see the world as a dog toilet . Our walks were walks..not sniff/pee fests He went to parks every couple of days .. so he had his sniff time ..he also came to work with me

She will not fully shake off the anaesthesia til the morning ...make sure she's warm tonight ..if she doesn't want to eat, don't force her It's a full anaesthetic..and a surgery of some invasion ..so yes, she will be sore and weary . important- please do NOT let her JUMP in & out the ute..or up onto things! That sort of movement really stretches the surgery site She needs to not run/jump preferably until stitches are removed in about 10 days.Don't be tempted to let her gallop around before then ...especially as you have a long drive, should stitches tear

Pet shops are not usually reliable places to discover your dog's family tree-

In a dog park or similar area? I lived in the city- used to walk my dog twice a day .. and during leash walking, he was not allowed to pee. He had a toilet opportunity before we left ... When we free ran in large parks ..then he could pee on trees, but not all around suburbia.

Greyhound X ?

It doesn't sound as if this trip is an ideal first one for your pup. .... things will be hectic , and as PF says, if he is not crate trained (and yes, it is something which requires training) ..and if he is vocal/excitable you could have problems

Oh Thanks *tries to remember all the way back to the OP . *

Can you show us where? Is 'Animal Behaviourist' different to 'Dog behaviourist', with regards the law?

Why does this strike you as so funny?

I think fourpaws has been studying THIS. However, this pertains to ANIMAL behaviourist ...and is not dog specific..and boy - to be able to is a pretty amazing claim!! How would I choose? Well, I'd ask on D O L of course!! :D Pieces of paper wouldn't be high on my list of prerequisites ....rather experience, results, and personal recommendation . That would go both for general problem fixing, AND vet behaviourists (who DO have their bits of paper, of course), where I thought there may be need of medications.

Trouble is, aussielover-as it is a guide dog puppy , I guess they have the last word on treatments etc. Makes things tricky, I would imagine ..and hard for you to know what to do :rolleyes: .... just my two cent's worth..I would not think that it is a 'common' thing in young dogs , to be grown out of , either

Kashing... some toilet training hints for you CLICK here CLICK here and CLICK here remember, he is only a little baby ..and needs to be rested and taught gently. Lovely to see the photos !

Hopefully the vet will be thorough, and not just send him home on pain relief!

I'd be taking him somewhere to get seen . Poor boy. Seems as if there is a lot of pain.Not good. It sounds almost like a disc problem.....

So - you just saw the breeder ? If he has no diarrhoea and is happy, that's good news, though. With puppies, you have to worry, as they can get sick SO quickly ...

Yap... Your doctor gets mad with you? Time to find a new doctor !!! If you DO wish to pursue the legal side.. then you need to be healthy and be managing your grief. To do this- you need a Doctor who understands..and one who respects what you are feeling. Find another doctor-get healthy ... learn to TRUST someone else to guide you ...and when you are feeling stronger/more confident , THEN make your case. I wish you strength and wide open eyes