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Irish babies:

I think Lakelands make incredibly cute babies. Irish don't. They just look like mini adults and don't get super cute fluffy like Lakies. But to me, nothing beats an Aussie.

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We have 4 girls here (2 desexed, 2 intact) and have minor issues between one intact (Irish Terrier) and one desexed bitch (Bull TerrierX) when the intact girl is coming into season, so when she's due or acting like she is coming in they are seperated when we aren't supervising. All the others run together without issue. I'm often bringing in other intact girls over for anywhere from a day or two to months at a time and no issues, but they are a breed that generally get along well (Aussie Shepherds). In fact my older two Aussie Shepherds (1/2 sisters) absolutely adore each other even after living together for months. Another Irish Terrier in the mix would certainly change things though and would need to be very careufully considered. As would another very dominant bitch like the muttly! So I think it comes down partially to breed, partially to the lines behind the bitches, and partially to the bitches themselves. Poppy is a dominant, pushy bitch while the Irish are known for not backing down and being a bit firey with their own sex. A male and female pair is suggested because it's thought it is less likely to cause issues, not that it won't.

Most Aussie Shepherds can't be left alone with chooks and some can shed absolute bucketloads (some don't). Their coat may be an issue if you have lots of burrs/grass seeds and I would not suggest shaving them.

Fantastic post Zeppole!

There is the Terrier Club show on the 1st May 2011, might be a good one to pop along to.

Who can blame them? Papillon? They are my 'little' dog and probably the breed I'll steer OH towards. But I will have one, eventually! I have to swap you one for an Aussie, remember! Same as I'd love a Lappie, Welshie, Borzoi, AmStaff etc...

I can't imagine not having Aussies and will have them for as long as I can suitably look after them. But if I could have any other breed tomorrow it would be a Bull Terrier (mini or standard). ;) Dad grew up with them and his stories and pictures make me drool. We have had a couple of X bred Bullies but I can't wait to get a gorgeous purebred BT. Plus I can't imagine not having an Irish or two around. There's plenty of other breeds I love too and would consider if I was looking for something different. I think when OH and I have our own place he will look for his own dog, most likely a small fluffy!

Yeah the PP Wonder Wash is a lifesaver!

:D Poor Lottie!

I can't imagine how difficult it is to be waiting for the call. Fingers crossed she is ok.

An Irritation of Irish Terriers An Irregular of Irish Terriers

I love the grinners! Out of interest, do any of yours Gayle? Holly is the only one of mine who does the whole top lip lift thing but Maizie almost gets there. Dalmatians are also big grinners. I also love the Aussie wiggle butts. Maizie is my biggest wiggler, she bends in half and then each end shimmies individually. So you have a banana shaped dog wiggling in two directions, often with something in it's mouth, and trying to walk in a straight line.

She also took all three best in groups! Beautiful dog, beautifully presented and handled. RuBIG Saturday AM was a Rough Collie RuBIG Saturday PM was a Stumpy Tail! RuBIG Sunday was the Aussie Shepherd Ch Easy Jackpot (IMP Swe)

A couple of times I've had younger people (early to mid 20s) tell me I don't need two (or three) Aussies and so they'd like to take one off my hands for me! Um no. Happened at the Royal last year a couple of times and then with Rory and Holly the other day too. The Aussies get more attention from strangers than my others, generally.

Ruby attracts older people and Europeans and occasionally a kid will absolutely fall in love with her look. The Aussies it's a huge range but 20-30 year olds seem to be the main group. It's funny walking the two breeds together, some people come up and adore the Aussies and ignore Ruby and others do the complete opposite.

Congratulations! What a gorgeous girl she is!

Congratulations!

Same with little Rory! We are heading to Naracoorte, thankfully he's a fantastic traveller.

They should never be super dog aggressive! Good breeders (like the two in WA) have great temperaments on their dogs but it is certainly a breed that needs socialisation as they mature to make sure you have a non-dog aggressive dog, same as you did with Rosie. They are dare devils and would finish a disagreement if another dog started one though. Our Irish is the best of our dogs with strange dogs. She was well socialised and from a fantastic breeder here in SA.

This family actually sounds like they may suit an Irish Terrier. If they like the look of a Schnauzer the Irish may appeal to them. Slighty bigger (bitches around 13kg, dogs a bit more), a correct coat won't shed or shed very little if kept maintained and certainly an all round family dog. Fantastic with kids, robust without rough and ours have all LOVED chasing the ball. While ours have had a favourite person in the family, they aren't one-people dogs. They are happy to do their own thing and hang out with everyone. There are 2 absolutely fantastic breeders in WA too. Irish are generally a healthy breed and the average age seems to be 12-14 years. The breeders in WA are testing for cystinuria, some of the first in the world to be doing so. The main thing with an Irish is that they recieve good, positive socialisation with other dogs as pups and as they mature. They aren't great off lead and have a stubborn streak but certainly aren't impossible to train. There are several people around the country doing agility and other sports with their Irish. Certainly not for everyone though.

I know of a bitch who had uneven nipples and raised 3 litters easily. I certainly wouldn't be worrying about it.

Your animals just have it too good Gayle! Mousey wouldn't have survived with the Terriers here. I imagine Holly would have been in the blank look group though.

I would try Pro Plan Performance if she does well on Pro Plan. Has itty bitty bits and our dogs love it. Rory would rather eat that than his kibble of course.