Monah

I agree with PF. Good job I'm not a breeder, I'd have a fit if pups were handled by young kids, played with etc. Normal, gentle stuff is fine, but many have no idea I've always seen pups with mothers as I've been there when they are very young.

Is that a pointer?? My girls both love to shove their heads into your hand or between legs! Love to be rubbed, stroked, held, kissed etc. all over the face and head. However, if anyone approaches the viz from the front with a hand heading toward her head/face, she gets nervous (strangers) and backs off. I can imagine a hand coming toward your face/eyes could be nervewracking if you don't know the person. I don't 'go in for the kill' with dogs who don't know me, I let them have a good sniff etc. and wait until they are very comfortable. No, I don't pat either.

Far too cute, little time wasters!! They are just so gorgeous!!! I'm i love!!!!

The Girlings are very experienced breeders,showers, importers and international judges.

Pets over OH anyday, not just valentines. I'm not joking!!

I've complained to CCCQ about many things over the years, haven't seen their website. I've never ever spoken to anyone with even a slight interest, concern etc. about anything. Who the hell do they have on the other end of the phones?? Some don't even know breed info :D

I wouldn't do the 2 pups thing. We've had many dogs and cats together at all different ages without any problems. However in an ideal world, seeing as you are asking, it is usually easier to have a CAT first then it can get out of reach if need be (and they are usually bossy too ) than introduce a kitty to 2 dogs who are not used to cats. 3 'new' pets is quite a handful, even cats need a lot of care, and the expense of 3 animals is very high compared to no animals. Take your time, maybe get a nice cat first and see how you go, plenty of breeds out there are very 'doggy' in attitude and make fantastic companions. xxx

I go to Bayview vets. They are not Neo specialists, I doubt anyone is here, but they are excellent vets and I've been to them for 16 years.xxx

addy001 what sort of dog? wonderful. We have had 'rescues' too, cats and dogs, lovely :D

;) Me too (and cat woman!) We have had purebred dogs and cats for 50 years and used to show. And have also studied animal science. I have learnt a fair bit about dog 'problems' on here though as I had never had any 'probs' until about 3 years ago. All sorted with some help and contacts through Dol. I'm also a useless dog sports trainer so love all the info on this stuff :D I'm actually the opposite re knowledge, I had NO idea there were so many people out there who didn't know the basics. I guess that's because I only knew/know those that class such knowledge under normal common sense as they have always been in the 'animal' headspace. The photos and funny stories are my favourites, I can't go into Rainbow Bridge(unless I personally know the dog) or rescue or bsl as they are too sad and confronting for me. I donate to our local refuges every week and that has to count as my input.

Thanks for the update. xxx

That's true, I'm on two football teams so I know. Dogs smell better too. I have to agree here!!!

Awful! Yes, you can easliy change the 'code' on the opener or get a garage door person to change it. Meanwhile, I'd unplug the door completely. Far too dangerous re dogs, theft and anyone could enter the place at night when you are there too.

I think this is also true for humans! Get a footy team or 'gang' together and they definately behave differently to being on their own As much as we 'modern' humans think we understand nature, we really will NEVER know what really goes on in any animals brain, or understand the infinately many and small signals that we do not even see.

THank goodness this has a happy ending. How terrifying. :D Bunnies are so attractive, it must have something to do with how they move. I'm sure there are very few dogs who would not have done the same thing, not matter how well trained. Of course no animal is completely trustworthy. As long as we are aware of this and take precautions, hopefully we can prevent accidents. My dogs go offlead, mainly at the beach where there is nowhere for them to 'go', no roads etc. anywhere nearby. I have had 2 scares elsewhere, one was with a red bellied black swimming in a creek, the other was a hare that my spin decided to chase the viz was excellent ;) . I can relate to the screaming etc. I was lucky, no roads around, but I thought I would lose her in the scrub. She was gone for the longest 5 mins of my life. I actually sent the viz in to 'find' and she brought her back as I knew she was close, I could hear her crashing around. I only allow her off lead now during strong daylight (no critters) when there are two or more of us humans (ie. we call her between us and she gets a good run that way.) Thankyou for sharing and , wow! ever thought of becoming a writer??

Lyndsay, Ruby is just such a doll!!!! OMG! she's gorgeous. and I think she know it I may have to rethink my Kerry outlook if they are like Ruby :D Lakelands are (from my experience) much more laid back, but still have to be on their toes in the ring, bouncy happy little things, and yes, they are clowns too There's a dear little girl doing the rounds here in QLD and I'm so tempted........... If I see you around Oliblu, I'll say Hi.xxx

Do lakies and welshies shed? My sister's irish terrier sheds like the clappers but I recall Lyndsay reporting that her Ruby doesn't so much. I have no particular feelings for badgers so no qualms here, Monah. Indeed, when the kerry doesn't want to let go I found it rather funny. That sounds bad, doesn't it. No illusions about kerries at all in the may kill small animals department; I know what they're like! No, they don't shed at all. Also, I would never advocate Lakelands in an offleash park either (but I'm not a fan of any dog parks) On the subject of shedding, my giants shedded (is that a word? :p ) if you get what I mean, so I'm guessing smaller schnauzers do too?? If they do, that really counts them out for the OP. Oliblu, wow!! I'd love to meet your Kerries, stunning looking dogs, and I adore terriers to bits :p Standard poodles are on my 'one day' list too

:D Um, yes many young dogs are boisterous, but some dogs are ALWAYS boisterous, esp gundogs...... :D

Yep NZ, crazy OLD dog woman here! Cashew, my kids KNOW the dogs are more important...... :D :D

Lovely, Becks, I never said anything about them being aggressive in any way. Lucky you are in UK, it must be wonderful to be able to 'roam' without the snake worry. ours cant even go off the path here

Sorry Becks, lovely dogs!!! nice pics. Nice giant, are you in Aust? I see a lot of the Wulfgar giants here at shows. I didn't mean that you 'dont' know' about them, just that maybe the OP might think from the 3 size suggestion, that they are the same, just different sizes, which seems to be what a lot of people think, even those who already have minis. My giants lived with babies, sheep and cats and chooks:D and other dogs, with no issues at all. They were very protective of the kids, lovely. I do think however that they are quite different from minis so if the OP met a mini I would not like them to think a giant is the same type of dog as they are extremely strong and energetic (as are minis, bundles of energy) and the stripping I did not mean any offence and appologise. I've never met a schnauzer that doesn't like other dogs. :D Just that the mini I know BARKS a LOT. Giants normally(i'm sure there are exceptions) are not big barkers. dogsearch, Lagottos are a very old breed, very nice dogs. I still think if you like the look of the Kerry, that a Lakeland may fit the bill, although it seems they may be a little small for you? Welsh terriers are lovely too. Sheridan, I couldn't watch the clip, badger lover here I'm glad you mentioned about the dead badger so I didn't get traumatised. Terrier teeth are certainly lethal :D But then this is what they were bred for, and owners need to keep this in mind so it's good to remind us.

If you're not up for the commitment of obedience training and exercising a LARGE athletic dog, pick another breed. Perhaps a smaller poodle? This is ABSOLUTELY true!! Add to that the fact that Poodles are very intelligent dogs and, if you don't keep them occupied, they'll find something (usually naughty and/or destructive) to occupy themselves. I'd ditto this for PWDs too :D although they are not as large as Standard poodles. Re Kerrys, I researched and visited some whilst looking at Lakelands too. Although I was brought up with a Patterdale who was very feisty, and am very well able to handle giant schnauzers, wolfies (softies) and gundogs, I was a LITTLE OMG! at the Kerrys. They are such magnificent lookiing animals and lovely with their owners, but for a non terrier person, a little out there. If you've already had terrier experience with less feisty dogs you would cope better than going in the deep end first time. Just my opinion. Also, always keep in mind that terriers has ENORMOUS teeth :D Much larger canines than say even a cattle dog or large dog, MASSIVE toothypegs for a dog their size. My little lakelands would smile! and scare people to death

Hi Krislin, Um, very late 50's early 60's in London :D He was VERY special! Waiting for dad to get home!! :D He would guard everything, esp. my pram and me, so mum (like all good poms!) would leave me out the front getting freshair! with Blackie guarding the pram, he was totally reliable and could e very scary!! as a guard dog, even though small. No one messed with him, inc. other dogs. If you were his 'family ' though (inc the cats, tortoise etc.) he was utterly and completely a pussycat. Oh one is with dad, one is with my dad's mum, my Nanny. He lived until 20! but had to be PTS.

Funny, looks like Henry VIII to me! :D :D Um, so is that other thing the signature?? You'd think I'd know by now!

HI becks, re schnauzers, yes lovely, I would not rec. them in 3 sizes though. Giants are not anything like the smaller schnauzers, they are more herding/guarding/police etc type dogs and don't have much in common at all with the smaller ones. Also need a pretty confident owner, but are great dogs and I adored my giants to bits. I have a mini at flyball, and SORRY!! :D he drives me nuts (appologies, appologies ) I know this is probalby to do with training, but OMG! he never stops the excited barking etc. at everything. :D There are very few standards around, so hard to get.