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However, the ears have still been assisted into the position required by the standard ....that is my query. Why is it allowable to artificially train/mould puppy ears? Will there be (or are there?) splints for tails? To assist in maintaining a tight curl, or to straighten a tail which should not be curling?Or perhaps special boots to tighten up a foot with slightly splayed toes? I don't really mind if this is done- just that I think what is seen in the ring ,in regard to conformation.should be a naturally occurring/genetic gift- not the gift of blutak or glue,or whatever. I honestly didn't realise this happened , and find it disappointing.

Trisven.... I have been wondering the same things? It doesn't sit comfortably with me either... So, if I saw a dog from whom I would love a pup.... especially as its conformation was good- and ears sat perfectly.... would the owner/breeder tell me that the ear set was NOT due to genes, but to glue? Sorry- I am a total show/standard ignoramus.... so any explanation will be grist for the mill!

I agree with following the breeders diet recommendations for a while.Let the pup settle for a week or two, then, if you strongly disagree with what's being fed,and you've done your research, change over GRADUALLY , to avoid tummy upsets. Ricotta cheese and eggs sounds fine to me Ask the breeder about the type of raw meat, too- they will know what their dogs can tolerate . have fun with the new puppy!

How frightening definitely get a THOROUGH check done- bearing in mind that the vet needs to be checking for neurological probs/tumours as well as endocrine probs, and sources of pain! I hope the cause can be found and treated .

Oh Dear I am so sorry. if he was convulsing, it doesn't sound good- but hopefully he will be strong and pull through.It is a horrible poison

Roo tails ,IMO, would be one of the leanest :D There is a pad of fat on the underside, between the skin and the muscle- but the bones themselves would be easy to 'defat' I just poke the spinal cord out with a thin skewer, and run under VERY hot water if necessary .

:D

giraffez- it is possible, that when clipping his ear hair short bits of hair fall into his ear canal- and yes, it would be very annoying/irritating Dogs have ear hair to STOP foreign bodies getting way down in the ear canal (..in some cases tho it can grow too thickly.. yes, I know people pluck it out .. :D )

I just scrub with betadine wash.. clip if there is longer hair over the spot...and apply betadine.

I enjoyed that!! :D Thanks.

ANY dog has the capacity to be a watch dog Dogs need walks on leash - not just parks/ball games. It's the walks on leash which help with communication and bonding, plus gives the dog a chance to 'work' .. they must walk WITH you, they must control their urge to run/sniff/bounce... and this in turn gives them mental exercise- a VERY important thing A CKCC was my suggestion as well

No different command- just the one

me as well :D *fingers crossed*

He looks a very bright and happy boy!

Once or twice a year

Just go to the vet. make sure pup is on a wheat bag or something to keep her warm... and go. Hopefully she will be ok, dear little thing

Ah Ok- no ..tell Mum she is in the maternity ward for a reason! Thanks, ashanali.

I think sway is right By all means take her to your vet if your are unsure, tho. your dog 'should' allow you to handle any part of their body.It is a necessary and basic grooming/health procedure, after all Practise every day- when she is relaxed... rub/pat her everywhere! ears, open mouth, rub gums, lift tail, rub inner thighs/belly/touch around vulva.... handle feet nd look between toes... everywhere!

I do not think it is a suitable arrangement in your situation if the pup was an only pup- by all means! As it is, you have all sorts of problems with your little pack- and I worry that this could alter the BC's behaviour yet again , and cause hassles with the other dog/s. It will also alter the way your son sees both pups- he will naturally want to be soft on 'his' dog...and may inadverdently cause damage.

Sounds nasty Guess osteomyelitis has been ruled out ,then ?The only other thing I can think if is osteosarcoma Hopefuly it is just some infection in a pocket somewhere..and the vets can clear it out *fingers crossed for him*

Good progress!

Mischa is looking good! No reason her mum cannot have a race around and a play at all just make sure there is a source of warmth for the pup.. say a WELL WRAPPED hot water bottle ..or a warm wheat bag.... and by all means let mum have a few minutes run around the yard - chase the ball, whatever

"Quick, Quick"

get the sting out. if the dog is in a lot of pain/distress... soak foot in ice water. for a few minutes anti histamine if you have some.. phone a vet who IS open, and ask advice on the type/dose of antihistamine. Hope it is not too bad a reaction ouch!

Lauckes Uncle Albers here - when there's no fresh meat.