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I do the same, if it is urgent and the vet I trust isn't on duty, I see someone I trust at another clinic. And I have learnt the hard way to be a loud and assertive advocate for my animals, if a vet won't pay attention to what I have to say, I ditch them fast.

Well I will be the odd one out and say that I did have bad experiences at a major Canberra vet clinic but it is of no use to anyone now as both were well over ten years ago and I have not kept any records of dates or names. I now use a couple of different vets and am happy they each know what they are doing in the areas use them for.

I understood they had started temperament testing, if so good on them. Sad for the dogs that don't make it but safer for those adopting. Claims of pts for 'revenge' just sound hysterical or self-obsessed surely. But I agree with raz, not really an issue for the news forum, probably already being discussed in the rescue threads.

In my view, either get somone very experienced to watch the interactions and judge the level of agression, or return the new dog to the pound (or find a rescue to take him if you can). Any risk to your older boy is unfair, it sounds like the new dog realises you are a valuable resource snd is guarding you like one. But for me, the safety of any existing pet has to come first. If you tell us where you live someone will be able to recommend a behavouralist to take a look.

I left my 2 Borzoi inside one hot day, not completely unusual in bad weather as they are very house safe. Except for the dozen eggs, carton of cream, half an avocado and tub of margerine they ate out of the fridge. It was the third time one of them had opened it, but not since she was a pup so I got complacent. I know it was her again as most of the evidence was on her bed. I am now shopping for a new harder to open fridge.

Run free Tip, Snakes and dogs, my worst nightmare.

He looks alright to me in those photos, nice and fit

Of course the Labrador was fat, they are all fat There was a Lab in the Gatekeepers parade, I didn't think that one looked fat. I loved seeing a working Cocker in it too. Not sure about the Lab in the Group, I have been told that is correct weight and it is his solid built that gives that impression by people who know more than I do. My most enjoyed bit has been the breeders' group final, such great groups.

Doesn't occur in Belgian Shepherds??? I guess my boy must still be alive somewhere then? I wasn't going to wade into this thread because I know the pain of losing a dog to this disease, but now you say he couldn't have had it? Espinay is right, LIDA is neither comprehensive nor reliable.

It implies it, I think, by not mentioning another owner. Maybe, but it may not be implying it fairly.

It doesn't actually say that the dogs belonged to the same person, just that the terrier was picked up at the same house. It might have been hers too, but not necessarily..

Yep, found OFA easy to deal with for the DM test.

The quote below is from the AKC history of the Borzoi "By 1260, the coursing of hare for sport is mentioned in connection with the Court of the Grand Duke of Novgorod, and in 1650 the first Borzoi standard was written (which did not differ greatly from the modern standard)."

Can you add dogs if they don't have a orthopedic test result? I notice your other test results are up there like cardiac. I'd love to have mine on a register like that. I did my Degenerative Myelopathy DNA test through OFA so it was listed directly. Would be good to get heart results on there.

I don't know why someone like that bothers to be a vet when they are so indifferent to suffering, they should be kicked out of the profession.

How exciting, we look forward to photos!

In any case you may get the pup and find something else you like doing with it. Like others I struggle to think of a male IW doing agility safely but if you want the dog mostly for itself, and you seem to have had your heart set on it for years so I assume you do, you will soon discover what works for you both as a team. Both breeds are certainly trainable in appropriate sports, one IW locally has dancing with dogs titles and a Borzoi in Queensland just got his rally novice title, every trial a place getter and his first pass at 6 months and one week old (it's not entirely relevant, but I bred him :D ).

Sounds like the best plan. My first dog ever was a male Borzoi and he was totally forgiving, but not everyone suits them.

Alyosha on here has Borzoi and young children, while DoLer Kinsella has a long experience with Irish. It might be worth you private messaging them for more perspectives.

Not sure if either breed is going to have the attitude you want but it is hard to get the nuance right online. They don't have a working dog style temperament. I have also owned a working breed, but I never want to be without a Borzoi. They are quite special.

They are sighthounds, if you want instant compliance every time they are probably not the group you want to be looking at. I have no problem with day to day obedience, they have manners. But they aren't waiting on you every minute to tell them what to do, their attitude is more of a partner than a servant.

I can t do a one vs the other analysis as I have only owned Borzoi. I have friends with Irish and they are gorgeous but I have not lived with one. Borzoi on the other hand I have had for many years. Beautiful , affectionate, gentle, humorous, sensitive, full of the joy of living. Very clean habits, no drooling, graceful and well behaved in the house. Not a dog to hang on your every command, quite independent, but very highly bonded to their people. Silly puppies, self possessed and dignified adults., except with their family when they can be complete clowns.

People say they won't take risks so automatically desex, but they are taking risks, those of increased risk of other diseases that are just less well reported or understood as higher occurrence in desexed animals. It is a case of knowing as much s you can and choosing the risks you think you can best manage. Neither option is risk free as research is starting to show us. For most people the convenience of desexing is compelling, and that is fair enough, but when it isnt the risk based decision isn't as clear cut as the average suburban vet would assert.

Haven't tried Wellness for the dogs but I did get some for my cat and she won't touch it.

Just referred to tumours in general. Out of those though, they say that about 50% will be malignant. Thanks, that split between malignant and benign seems fairly consistent across sources but the stats seem to vary quite a bit. Mostly I am reading one in four lifetime risk if never desexed. I am now deep in research into risk factors, didn't know it was breed related. I have added them all up, lol, and I have owned 10 bitches across the years, of two breeds. One incidence of benign mammary cancer in a bitch desexed as a young adult. One other desexed at an older age for another issue, no cancer. None of the others desexed and no mammary cancer or pyo.