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The ones I have met have been typical terriers, but adorable! There is a UK Terriers breed thread, their might be some people in there who could give you a better idea.

I wouldn't suggest a Lakeland in a home that isn't dog savy. They can be very busy, full on dogs. We have a Border Terrier. She is independant and would rather be outside than in, most of the time. If she comes inside, she sits and looks out the front window so she can watch the cat. PM the DOLer Leema, she has and breeds Borders here in SA and could give you a better idea on Borders and how they might cope in this situation.

We have grass seeds through our backyard and we check the Aussies every night during grass seed season. Their body and especially their feet get a thorough going over. We don't seem to have issues with them in the body - they just don't seem to get through, but feet they do get to the skin and can cause issues if we don't check. All our dogs, smooth coat muttly, terriers and Aussies get a daily check. Scissored the extra fur at the tip of the tail - removes about 2cm from the end of the tail which improves their general outline as their tail is held up. Sounds similar to what we do with the Irish, although we don't take 2cm off, just neaten the curly twirly that occurs.

Here's mine. http://sendables.jibjab.com/view/33CGR4pIbW5ycwff

I've had two pups do this, both Aussie pups. The first one was the worst, she was happy and healthy but she was so skinny and just not interested in food at all. Eventually we just had to relax. Now, as an adult dog, she eats a lot better. Her sire wasn't a big eater his whole life and she certainly got plenty of his genes.

The number of breeds they appear to be breeding sends warning bells off in my head. There are plenty of Pom breeders listed here on DOL who have pups at the moment, many in NSW. http://dogzonline.com.au/breeds/puppies/pomeranian.asp

Going to shows, joining groups online for your breed (such as standard discussion groups on facebook), and reading books on canine structure and movement are all fantastic ways to get a good grounding on the breed standard and structure in general. A great mentor with a good understanding of the breed is fantastic. Do you know about angulation, what is correct movement for you breed, what shape foot your breed should have? Breeding for the betterment of the breed isn't easy and really understanding you breed and breed standard takes time and research. If you take the time to learn as much as you can and you listen to those more experienced than yourself, you are much more likely to be respected by others in your breed, and have access to better quality animals. ETA: Not to mention an understanding of lines, linebreeding, inheritance etc all takes time to understand and requires good mentors.

We used one similar to the bite not when I was working in the kennels, they work well but some dogs could still reach some extremities.

Beat me to it. Dr Hill is awesome and a lovely guy too. Don't expect it to be cheap, he is a specialist, but worth it. OT: Westiemum - are you on the Roseworthy campus?

Maizie's litter is doing well, and the breeder has gotten a kitten who seems to think she's part of the litter. At least Pandora will be cat friendly (I hope).

I picked my breeds based on both breeds I might own one day and breeds I admire from a distance. Toys: - I would own a Pap but probably none of the rest, I can see OH with a Pug or Cav though Pap Griffon Cav or Pug or Pom - I can't decide Terriers: would/already own these breeds, plus we own a Border Terrier and there are several other terriers I would happily bring home Irish SCWT Bull Terriers Gundogs: love these breeds but probably wouldn't own them Tollers Pointer Italian Spinone Hounds: I love hounds, especially sight hounds but I don't know if I will ever get a chance to own one Borzoi Wolfies Basset Fauve de Bretagne Working Dogs: would happily own any of these breeds, and numerous other working dogs Australian Shepherd Finnish Lapphund Rough Collies Border Collies Utility: not breeds I can see myself owning but gorgeous dogs Samoyed Newfies Giant Schnauzer Non-Sporting:not breeds I can see myself owning but gorgeous dogs Frenchies Standard Poodle Shar Pei

Yep blue merles in Aussies I think, although I prefer red merles and blacks personally. I would love a black bi colour (black and white) Aussie.

Toys: Pap Griffon Cav or Pug or Pom - I can't decide Terriers: Irish SCWT Bull Terriers Gundogs: Tollers Pointer Italian Spinone Hounds: Borzoi Wolfies Basset Fauve de Bretagne Working Dogs: (can't pick just three) Australian Shepherd Finnish Lapphund Rough Collies Border Collies Utility: Samoyed Newfies Giant Schnauzer Non-Sporting: Frenchies Standard Poodle Shar Pei

There are heaps of people here who could say the same about their own chosen breed, everybody thinks their own breed is the best and that anybody who doesn't like them mustn't know them. Sorry but not so. People just like what they like Yeah I agree - for example I like dogs on the lean tall pointy short coated side and my lists reflect that, with a few fluffy exceptions. I don't like braccy breeds (the noises freak me out among other things, just not suitable for what I do with my dogs) but I understand that other people can't get enough of them. There are lots of people who can't even name one terrier that they like but it doesn't bother me, I understand they are not for everyone. It would be boring if everybody liked the same thing, particularly with dog breeds where there are so many different types. You have to be a certain kind of person to appreciate a terrier. I have been surprised at the number of people who have said Irish and SCWT though. And not at all surprised at the number of people who have said Aussies.

I spoil Holly. She gets away with a lot more than the others because she's a simple, sweet dog who loves to please. The others are terriers, give them an inch and they will take a mile. Holly doesn't always get what she wants though, she knows 'no' and 'enough', and that is enough for her to move on. I love giving her what she wants, it makes me happy. She's the easiest of our dogs to live with and in no way demanding. If our other dogs got their way as much as she did it would be a different story. I recently lost Maizie, my beautiful blue Aussie in my avatar and since then I have given Holly even more. It makes us both happy and losing Maizie made me realise how little time I have with my girls. Everyone's idea on dog ownership is different and if your method isn't causing you, your family or your animals problems, they don't worry about what people say. Love the time with your dogs, its way too short.

Yes - book him in. If it's nothing then that's the best news, but if it is something to worry about then you have caught it earlier than you would have if you left it to get worse.

Awesome! Congrats on the new babies!

Yep, I've only ever noticed one lot of shows in the journal which isn't on the site, but I think it was an oversight rather than anything else. It went up several days later.

My parent's new little girl, who, if she turns out nicely enough, will hit the ring in Feb 2012. She's a precious little angel and will be well and truely adored. Fingers crossed she turns out as a show dog, but she's being taken on as a pet first and foremost. Pet name is Pandora, not sure on her show name yet. She's a black tri natural bob tail Aussie Shepherd.

Maizie died when the babies were two and a half weeks old in an accident at the breeder's. The babies are feeding really well and another bitch who was almost dry has started producing more milk, so they are still getting some milk as well as some replacer and mince mix at the moment.

I love seeing all the young one, I agree, we need a 2012 thread!

Loving everyone's baby pics. We have two lots of good news... Ruby is in season and so will fly out to WA next week to a sexy boy over there. And secondly, Mum and Dad have decided they would like one of Maizie’s little angels in their lives, and as of the end of December, this little munchkin will be their much loved pet. Dad has decided to call her Pandora (although I bet she will end up being ‘Panda’ instead). She will never take Maizie’s place in our hearts but she has given us something to look forward to, and knowing we will have a little part of Maizie in our lives makes us smile. If she's nice enough to be a show dog, she will be, if not, Mum and Dad don't care!

Poor Andy. Go White Whale, lots of gorgeous bubs.

Some can be quite active, but generally they aren't super high activity dogs. I would describe them as having a medium activity level. What the OP can offer (below) would be more than enough for any Irish I have come across, including Mum's first Irish, who was on the active end of the spectrum for an Irish. Most of them love games and chasing the ball. They are obviously more independant than our Aussie Shepherds and are good at doing their own thing. Ruby uses our whole backyard to potter around in, unlike the Aussies or the muttly, and is quite happy just doing her own thing. They are fantastic with people but their life doesn't revolve around their owners like the working breeds can. Ruby is on the mellower end of the spectrum and happy with being included in the family, ball throwing in the back yard, a daily walk and coming to shows. We work/study full time and Ruby is left inside during summer due to snakes, and is a happy, carefree, sweet dog. They certainly aren't for everyone. You need to be a certain type of person to appreciate a terrier, but if people are prepared for a terrier personality and a dog with medium activity levels, they make amazing family members and are awesome with kids. I grew up with Mum's first Irish, and I don't think I have a childhood memory that doesn't include her in some way. ETA: Dad also grew up with an Irish (she lived until she was 18) and from his stories, she was a big part of his childhood too.