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That sounds like good progress, as long as he continues to improve it sounds like you are on the right track. The losing interest at the end isn't unreasonable, an hour is a long time for a puppy to concentrate. You might want to think about giving him a little break half way through if the instructor is OK with it.

I think I got mine at www.faythfulpetproducts.com.au The recommendations for the Chris Christensen fusion series I also endorse, it is a nice brush.

Sounds encouraging

Immune mediated hemolytic anemia. Affects the red blood cells. Frequently fatal because it is diagnosed too late. Vet tried to send me home because he could find nothing wrong, only symptom I could report was lethargy. I insisted on a blood test, came back that the dog was lucky to still be alive, his red blood cell count was critically low. I am sure your girl is nothing like that, probably just the heat and exercise, it just made me very cautious about subtle symptoms.

I would get a vet check done, esp bloods. It is probably not anything, just maturing and the weather a bit warmer. But when my Belgian Shepherd developed IMHA the first sign was decreased exercise tolerance, so for peace of mind I would do a blood profile. If it shows nothing you will have established a baseline for the future anyway.

To answer the easiest part of your question, the requirements for ANKC recognition are publicly available on their website, they include requirements for breeds already recognised by an ANKC recognised overseas registry, which I will not paste here to save length, and also for those which are not, as below. ANKC Ltd Regulation Part 6, Clause 10.2 Requirements for the recognition of any breed which is not yet recognised in its Country of Origin or Development (05/00) 10.2.1 Any new breed or breed of dog under development must have a unique breed name, and is not a combination of recognised breed names or part of a recognised breed name and it must be pertinent to the purpose of the breed. (02/08) (Amended 10/09, 6.3.5) 22 10.2.2 That there be a parent breed club sponsoring the breed. The parent club to be an organisation (usually an Incorporated Body) covering the whole of Australia that has acted as the Stud Book Register for the breed for a minimum of fifteen [15] years. This organisation has been keeping records of all dogs bred in the breed in Australia. Not as some people misunderstand that the breed has been around for fifteen [15] years. (10/02) 10.2.3 The parent breed club to supply: An authenticated copy of the Breed Standard General information of the breed, such as additional text expanding on the breed standard, photographs and diagrams to allow ANKC Ltd to prepare an appropriate Breed Standard Extension. The importer shall also provide written approval for the use of this material. (10/06, 6.1.2) Details of the history and numbers registered 10.2.4 ANKC Ltd to assess whether the breed is considered sufficiently viable from the above information, taking into account that: 10.2.4.1 Minimum Number of dogs registered be 500 That at the time of application there must be 500 dogs of the breed alive and all of the 500 dogs must be entire (none of them to be neutered). (10/02) 10.2.4.2 Minimum time the breed has been in existence be 15 years. That there has been a parent club (usually an Incorporated Body) covering the whole of Australia that has acted as the Stud Book Register for the breed for a minimum period of fifteen [15] years. Not that someone has been breeding the breed for fifteen [15] years. (10/02) 10.2.4.3 Minimum time the breed has been in existence be 15 years. This means that only those dogs with a 5-generation pedigree will be eligible for acceptance on to ANKC Ltd register at the time, if and when, the breed is adopted as an official ANKC Ltd Breed. The 5-generation pedigree does not apply to the 500 dogs on the Register. (10/02) 10.2.5 The following requirements from Section 9.1 Requirements for the Recognition of Any Breed which is recognised in its Country of Origin or Development shall also apply. These requirements are: (10/06, 6.1.2) 10.2.6 The Breed Standards Coordinator collates the above and checks the translation of the Standard into English where appropriate. 10.2.7 The Administrator circulates the Standard and additional information to all member bodies for comment and formal adoption at the next conference. 10.2.8 Breeds recognised from the 1st July to the 31st December shall be shall be eligible for entry on to the purebred register forthwith and shall be effective from the 1st July the following year for exhibition purposes. (10/06, 6.1.2) 23 10.2.9 Breeds recognised from the 1st January to the 30th June shall be shall be eligible for entry on to the purebred register forthwith and shall be effective from the 1st January the following year for exhibition purposes. (10/06, 6.1.2) 10.2.10 When a new breed arrives in Australia, the breed the Standards Coordinator and the Administrator must be notified. [Added 16/10/97] 10.3 The Non Consideration of a New Breed ANKC Ltd will not consider the recognition of a new breed where the dogs have been registered with an overseas Canine Controlling Body that is not recognised by ANKC Ltd (such as the United Kennel Club). (10/06, 6.1.2)

deleted my question as I found the answer elsewhere

Poor boy, glad he is on the mend.

I would probably get a second opinion before pulling any teeth, but a raw diet is no guarantee of teeth free of issues. Most of the bones we feed aren't really that challenging, and the ones that are, like heads, aren't commonly available or fed. And some dogs are just more prone to teeth problems.

I get this. I bought a stack of organs and game meat today, as well as whole rabbits - it does feel weird after being vego for decades even though I am not anymore. I have done pigs' heads too, good for cleaning their teeth, but I try to ensure that my neigbours can't see them over the fence. Bad enough a crow stole a chicken foot and dropped it in my driveway one day, very Halloween-ish.

Are there any puppy farms in the ACT? Not that I know of, they are in NSW. The puppy pusher from Hall Markets was NSW based. Thanks, that is what I thought. It would be hard not to notice a large scale farm in the ACT.

Are there any puppy farms in the ACT?

Oh exciting FHRP.

Come home Mr Huxley

Me too. I am a brushaholic but I love the Greyhound one

The border terriers I have met have been sociable, robust little dogs, if I was going the terrier route I would pick them. Not sure if they need more exercise than she can provide though.

Excellent

It looks like it could be microphthalmia, which is genetic (known to be autosomal recessive in some breeds, may not be that simple always)

at this point, go with your heart. You know enough not to make a wildly inappropriate choice.

Thanks, it was years ago now, but everytime one of my current 2 goes lame, I panic.

Osteosarcoma (bone cancer)is common in Greyhounds, I know a few amputees yes, all of the long boned dogs/big sighthounds seem prone to it. I have lost 2 Borzoi that way, one was already old but the other only 7, too cruel. I think they are making progress on identifying the genetic susceptibility, that is a test I will be rushing to do when it becomes available. Bloat and osteosarcoma are the two to look out for most in my breed, it does pretty well otherwise, there are other issues but they are the big ones. Thank God I haven't experienced bloat as yet.

I would edit the in-house zoomies, they are a new phenonemon and I need to train them away. Especially the part where they want the cat and me to join in, at least as jumps.

I find that comment sad. I have had 13 dogs over my lifetime, all pure bred, and 10 of the 13 have had no chronic disease at all with their first serious health problems occuring in old age. I have actually been very shocked when anyone has turned out to have an issue, it is so unusual for me. No allergies, no hip issues, no bad knees. But I agree it can happen to any dog, and no-breeder can guarantee otherwise. Although they can do a lot to reduce the risk they can't remove it. I found the article well over the top and dramatised, not suprising, that is what the media do. But at least it might make people think twice about claims that designer mixes are healthier than pure breeds.

Don't be embarrassed, it is just behaviour to work on. Nothing to be embarrassed about. I assume it was CDC in Symonston, or Tuggeranong? Both are good clubs, don't give up on them because of one bad session. There are techniques to teach your pup some self control, the instructor may have thought he was over excited and just needed some time, or maybe they didn't have anyone at hand to give you some one on one. The first week of a new term can be very hectic. I would give it another go and if your pup isn't more settled hang back after class and raise your concerns with the instructor. If you still aren't happy, go a bit early next time and ask to see the session manager. Instructors are volunteers but they do have to undergo a training course and teach to a cirriculum, some are very experienced indeed. But the biggest problem is that there isn't usually enough of them.

One of mine was overweight, I mentioned to the vet at their vacc appointment that I was working on getting her back to a good weight and was told not to worry, she looked good to her. My fit dog she called underweight and in need of fattening, I gasped at that and made her put her hands on her to feel the muscle and she backed down, not a vet to trust on the weight issue at all. But my chiropractically qualified vet is very good on condition and will always point out if anyone is getting even a little heavy.