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briefly....BYB = someone who breeds two dogs together without doing health checks appropriate for the breed-checking what hereditary diseases may be carried in the bloodlines, etc. who is keen to get money for the pups with very little outlay on their part - who cross breeds dogs intentionally, and who is not registered with any canine control body . That said- and the fact that this forum does not in any way support these sorts of 'breeders' ( and you used the word BREEDER, not 'someone's got an 'oops' litter of Xbreeds) the behaviour you described is that of a puppy I would not take on. A pup doing that sort of thing at 9 weeks could well carry on this beahaviour as he gets older and physically stronger. I don't know a lot of the two breeds used - but would think the cross may produce some 'interesting' behaviours. The 'breeder' should provide you with relevant dietary advice, advice on worming, a certificate from the vet re: vaccination/health check. As said if you do accept this pup- puppy school/obedience school is a MUST - as well as plenty of at-home education/ training. Best of luck with him, and I hope he is a top dog

Anal gland surgery is very painful and messy afterwards,and can lead to incontinence .... like the others, I would change diet .. get a second opinion ,and see how she goes . What is she fed now? How is her digestion?

lanabanana- that is a good update to read

For my dane X I used a human camp stretcher.. with blankets/pillows etc. It was perfect. Hamlet is using it now....but he doesn't take up much room on it

I;ve not seen a pup with nightmares- but knew a young dog once who had shocking nightmares after escaping a housefire by jumping thru a window

I hace actually saved a bit of money so I can buy this - have much enjoyed the beta version ..and am now addicted! It makes SUCH a difference ! - esp for those of us with little point/shoot cameras .

Glad he is better

Or... "caution, tear gas dispenser" ?

Oh dear! I guess it had to come- dogs aren't allowed to have naturally shaped ears- they aren't allowed to smell/bark play rough... eat bones.. and now their anuses are offensive It looks like they have those car airfresheners hanging on their tails!!

if they are outside security dogs- then I guess it doesn't matter that they are dirty/smelly...they probably have little human contact. If they are matted so they have trouble walking, or their eyes are partially covered- then that's something that would be acted upon by the RSPCA, I would think. if they are outside dogs in a yard , with no opportunity to swim or roll in grass- yep- they will be pretty ordinary looking if the owners don't pay much attention to them. Our dogs never go to a vet unless it's an emergency .. they never get bathed , or groomed They swim/roll in the sand , tho ,and look pretty shiny

:D that's the call you like to get !.

Sending you thoughts and :hug:s

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Oh :D so sorry, peibe.

Poor Lincoln ... if his gut is so inflamed and roughened- perhaps that's what the ultrasound picked up? Hopefully you get some good news today

they start around 5 mths and finish up around 6 ,from memory. Are you also wondering when she will stop chewing , perhaps

Thinking of you .

I am SO glad you took him for the second opinion - been there, done that with Hamlet - I know how you will be feeling.

Just popping by - I see the curtain on jed's window is still drawn against the cold I thought the nightshift might enjoy a scrabble board ..here, and a few Reader's Digest Condensed Books Oh- and some hot donuts! Sleep well, jed. May tomorrow bring even more strength . 'night, all.

Sorry you lost your girl... and sorry the autopsy didn't help find out why. What did her breeder say- did they have any ideas?

Fingers crossed the drool is just from feeling really nauseous.... a simple bug . best of luck it is easy fixed

just hoping he's ok, poor boy .

Sorry, dogglesworth- butwhat a gorgeous image of her to keep in your heart!! Run free , seven .