grumpette

Wow, a huge congratulations on the safe arrival of 9 little black and tans. Now comes the next 8 weeks of absolutely no business, other than puppy business. They are such great time wasters.

I am guessing there will be 7 puppies, 4 boys and 3 girls. All the very best of luck Meg. May Seven whelp during daylight hours.

Thank you so much for the Pudden update I love the way your photos portray the love that a hard working man has for his dogs. And the richness of the colours is amazing.

Thank you for that :D

Yep, Delete. Zeph won some in Adelaide for Puppy in Show and I have used it like gold ever since. I have only just run out and he is 7 years old in April. If anybody knows where I can get it in Victoria, I would be most grateful.

I do believe that is correct. And there is also input from the National Breed Clubs as well.

Love the fact that you have an extensive range of Rogues collars and leads, especially the martingales. They are so hard to find, but brilliant for bigger dogs.

Also from Dogs Vic http://www.dogsvictoria.org.au/Portals/0/Code%2020.1%2015-2-2016.pdf Breeding 20.1.11 A member shall breed primarily for the purpose of improving the quality and / or working ability of the breed in accordance with the breed standard, and not specifically for the pet or commercial market. 20.1.12 A member shall not breed with a bitch unless the bitch has reached adequate maturity for that breed as determined by the Victorian Canine Association Inc, without the prior approval of the Victorian Canine Association Inc. [see attached Minimum Breeding Age for Bitches]. (14/02/13) 20.1.13 A member shall not breed a bitch causing it to whelp more than twice in eighteen months without the prior approval of the Victorian Canine Association Inc. 20.1.14 A member shall not breed with a bitch causing it to whelp more than six times without prior veterinary certification of fitness for further breeding, and without prior approval of the Victorian Canine Association Inc. (amended 15.07.15) 20.1.14.1 First generation (father/daughter, mother/son, brother/sister) matings are not permitted unless application was made to the Management Committee and approval was given prior to the mating on the basis of health or genetic reasons to the benefit of the breed. 20.1.14.2 The progeny of any matings under 20.1.14.1 unless permitted will be registered on the Limited Register and endorsed “never to be upgraded”. It will be a breach of Code 20.1.14 by the member/s who are the owners of the sire and dam of the litter constituting an offence against VCA Rules, Regulations and Codes. 20.1.14.3 All bitches eight years of age and over at the time of a mating must have a current veterinary certificate stating that the bitch is in good health at the time of breeding. This certificate must be presented at he time of registration of the litter resulting from this mating. A current veterinarian certificate is defined as being within three months prior to the mating. (15/08/15) Codes, Charters, Policies and Procedures – Page 3 20.1.15 A member shall not permit any of that member’s pure bred dogs to be mated to a dog of a different breed, to a cross bred dog, to an unregistered dog of the same breed, or to a dog not on the Main Register without the prior approval of the Victorian Canine Association Inc. 20.1.16 A member shall take responsible action to reduce the incidence of hereditary diseases in accordance with the ANKC Code of Practice for Hereditary Diseases. 20.1.17 A member shall not, within Australia, sell or otherwise transfer from that member’s care any puppy under eight [8] weeks of age without the approval of the Victorian Canine Association Inc. 20.1.18 A member shall not export a puppy under the age of eleven [11] weeks, or such greater age permitted under the livestock import requirements of the country to which the puppy is being exported. 20.1.19 A member shall not knowingly sell a dog to any person residing in an overseas country known to be involved in the utilisation of dogs for the meat trade without first satisfying the Victorian Canine Association Inc. that the purchaser is a member of an ANKC recognised canine controlling body in the overseas country. The member and purchaser must further acknowledge in writing to the Victorian Canine Association Inc. that the intention of the sale is for the improvement of the quality of that breed in the overseas country, and not for any other purpose. 20.1.20 A member shall ensure that persons acquiring dogs from that member understand the requirements for the care, welfare and responsible ownership of the dog, and that they have the time and facilities, e.g. adequate fences, sufficient room and proper shelter, to fulfil their responsibilities. 20.1.21 A breeder shall be expected to maintain reasonable contact with the purchasers of dogs from that breeder and to offer continued advice and reasonable assistance. 20.1.22 A member shall register all puppies bred by that member that are living at the date of registration. Such (15/11/11) registration must include all puppies from the litter on the one litter registration application form and, subject to regulations, must be applied for within eighteen (18) months of the date of whelping. 20.1.23 A member shall provide to all recipients of dogs sold or otherwise disposed of by that member, written details of: 20.1.23.1 The breed characteristics; 20.1.23.2 Vaccination record and / or requirements; 20.1.23.3 Responsible dog ownership information; and 20.1.23.4 All documentation required by the Victorian Canine Association Inc. 20.1.24 A member shall not incorrectly describe nor knowingly misrepresent the characteristics of a breed. 20.1.25 A member shall ensure that all dogs sold or disposed or by that member are in the best possible state of health. Where a dog with a health issue or disability is disposed of the member must obtain from the recipient written and signed acknowledgement of the condition of the dog. 20.1.26 A member shall not: 20.1.26.1 Sell or dispose of a dog to a commercial pet wholesaler or retail pet shop unless they are accredited by the Victorian Canine Association Inc. and the Pet Industry Association of Australia Limited (PIAA). 20.1.26.2 Allow a dog owned by that member to be given as a prize or donation or to be auctioned. 20.1.26.3 Advertise in any media or other display, the sale or disposal of a dog without the inclusion of the member’s DOGS Victoria membership number. (15/05/15) General Codes, Charters, Policies and Procedures – Page 4 20.1.27 A member who provides or makes available a dog for use in a film, advertisement, promotion, or any media or public display must ensure that: 20.1.27.1 The dog is portrayed in a manner consistent with its breed characteristics and temperament as described in the Standard for that breed; and 20.1.27.2 The dog is presented in a manner that is unlikely to create a negative reaction to dogs generally or that breed in particular and that if there is any likelihood of a negative impression, this is at the same time corrected through the development of a story line that presents the dog or breed in a balanced manner. 20.1.28 A member shall not indulge in false or misleading advertising relating to the conformation, characteristics or performance of that member’s dog. 20.1.29 A member shall not misrepresent nor malign the conformation, characteristics or performance of another member’s dog. 20.1.30 A member shall not misrepresent, malign, impugn or denigrate another member or person in such a way as to bring discredit upon themselves or the Victorian Canine Association Inc. (14/02/13)

From Dogs Vic http://www.dogsvictoria.org.au/Portals/0/Minimum%20breeding%20age%2015-2-2016.pdf Minimum Breeding Age for Bitches Minimum age at which a Bitch can be mated (amended 29/01/16) The age is calculated in the same way as for conformation classes. See also ANKC Regulations Part 5 Section 1 Regulation 1.2 which states: 1.2 To calculate the age of dogs for entry into breed classes where the date of birth does not occur in the relevant month, the anniversary date be taken as the last date of that month, e.g. dogs born on 31 January will be eligible to enter the baby puppy class on 30 April. (06/95, 30.1.2) Note also ANKC Regulations Part 6 Section 8 Regulation 8.2 which states: 8.2 The minimum breeding age for bitches across all breeds is 12 months at the time of mating. This regulation is not intended to reduce minimum age requirement for breeding set out in the Code of Ethics of Member Bodies and the Rules of National Breed Councils and/or Breed Clubs. (Added 10/10, 6.7( Amended EAP 07/11) 12 Months Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Australian Cattle Dog Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog Australian Silky Terrier Australian Terrier Azawakh Basenji Basset Fauve de Bretagne Bearded Collie Belgian Shepherd Dog [all varieties] Bergamasco Shepherd Dog Bichon Frise Bloodhound Bluetick Coonhound Bouvier des Flandres Bracco Italiano Briard British Bulldog Brittany Bull Terrier Bull Terrier [Miniature] Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Canadian Eskimo Dog Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Central Asian Shepherd Dog Cesky Terrier Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua [all varieties] Chinese Crested Dog Clumber Spaniel Cocker Spaniel Collie [Rough and Smooth] Curly Coated Retriever Dachshund [all varieties] Dandie Dinmont Terrier Dutch Shepherd English Setter English Springer Spaniel English Toy Terrier Eurasier Field Spaniel Finnish Spitz Foxhound Fox Terrier [smooth and Wire] German Hunting Terrier German Pinscher German Wirehaired Pointer German Spitz [Klein] German Spitz [Mittel] Glen of Imaal Gordon Setter Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen Greyhound Hamiltonstovare Harrier Havanese Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla Ibizan Hound Irish Red & White Setter Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier King Charles Spaniel Komondor Kuvasz Lakeland Terrier Lagotto Romagnolo Large Munsterlander Lowchen Maltese Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwick Terrier Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Peruvian Hairless Dog Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pointer Pomeranian Poodle [Miniature] Poodle [standard] Poodle [Toy] Portugese Podengo Portuguese Water Dog Pug Puli Pumi Russian Black Terrier Russian Toy Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Shiba Inu Siberian Husky Skye Terrier Sloughi Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Lapphund Swedish Vallhund Tenterfield Terrier Tibetan Spaniel Welsh Corgi [Cardigan and Pembroke] Welsh Terrier White Swiss Shepherd Dog Tibetan Terrier Welsh Springer Spaniel West Highland White Terrier Whippet Xoloitzcuintle [Miniature] Xoloitzcuintle [intermediate and Standard] Yorkshire Terrier 16 Months Border Terrier French Bulldog Shetland Sheepdog 18 Months Akita Inu Alaskan Malamute American Staffordshire Terrier Australian Kelpie Basset Hound Beagle Bedlington Terrier - applies to bitches born after 01.01.2000 Border Collie Borzoi Boston Terrier Boxer Bullmastiff - applies to bitches born after 01.06.2011 Cane Corso Chow Chow Dalmatian Deerhound Dobermann Dogue De Bordeaux Finnish Lapphund Flat Coated Retriever - applies to bitches born after 01.01.2002 German Shepherd Dog - applies to bitches born after 01.01.1997 German Shorthaired Pointer Golden Retriever - applies to bitches born on or after 01.01.2002 Griffon Bruxellois Hungarian Vizsla Japanese Spitz Labrador Retriever Miniature Pinscher Pekingese Rhodesian Ridgeback Samoyed Schipperke Schnauzer (Miniature) Scottish Terrier Shih Tzu Weimaraner Weimaraner [Longhair] 20 Months Bernese Mountain Dog Mastiff 22 Months Anatolian Shepherd Dog Leonberger Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Pyrenean Mastiff Rottweiler - applies to bitches born after 01.01.1997 Spanish Mastiff Tibetan Mastiff 24 Months Australian Shepherd Cocker Spaniel [American] Great Dane Irish Wolfhound Lhasa Apso Old English Sheepdog Pyrenean Mountain Dog Saluki Schnauzer St Bernard 30 Months Schnauzer (Giant)

Awe she is gorgeous. Congratulations.

I would have let Zeph get the ball when it landed close by, and got him to heel. Then she could come and get it. Stupid bitch. If it had of been Dee, the BC would have been in trouble. Deliberately baiting other dogs to stroke your own ego is the lowest act. Stupid bitch. It is great that Thistle recovered.

My oh my, doesn't Thistle have some great speed

Thanks trifecta and pers. They keep me motivated, enthralled and entertained all the time. Especially during summer when the water is flowing.

Brilliant photo. Chuckit balls are the best balls for ball crazy water dogs.

OMG they are so suited and so identical. Beautiful. Absolutely brilliant. I am totally rapt for the four of you.

And some very very happy dogs

They bring me to a sense of wonderment daily. Not all mine like yoghurt. Tamar thinks it is poison, LOL. Zeph is suspicious of all offerings, including ham and pizza. He is not a normal Rottweiler Dee on the other hand will eat anything on offer.

Yep, dogs are the most amazing, resilient, and forgiving creatures that humans have had the privilege of co-habitating with. ETA is that like yoghurt? Mine love to lick the nearly empty yoghurt containers.

Oh for f**k sake. Do some research before posting bullshit, Willem. https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/what-is-diabetes. In the meantime my dogs will continue to enjoy the occasional ice cream and other human treats, just as we do.

I am simply reporting what the council are saying for people's information. What you do with the information is up to you. I have also been using the lake for a very long time and am slightly baffled by the don't go in the water message from the council. Seeing as how it has been built to go into the water. Beaches, boat ramps etc I was told quite grumpily that there are signs saying don't swim in the lake. Sorry I didn't mean to offend. I was just trying to be reassuring.

Mine and many friends' dogs have been swimming there for years doing water rescue, and we have never had a problem, for humans or dogs. There are always people there kayaking and sailing, so I think that you will be safe Jules. Just like with swimming in any lake or river, take extra precautions after recent rainfall, and rinse off thoroughly.

Oh I so feel your pain regarding windows. Dee is an absolute shocker: cats, dogs, birds and people. Slowly we have replaced all lower windows with 6mm toughened glass, because she has gone through them. The first incident was 3 weeks after I took out pet insurance. Paw through the window, nicking the tendon sheath. There are dog crates in front of the floor to ceiling double doors that go out to the front of the house. And a baby gate at the bottom of the stairs that leads to the bedroom that has floor to ceiling triple glass windows. She will jump on the windows and I can just see her breaking through them, sliding down the veranda roof onto the front driveway, never to be seen again. Her prey drive is scary. It sounds like Thistle and Justice are making great progress. Especially when you said that you got Justice to stop pulling towards the car, sit a minute and he collected himself. That is a huge win. He was allowed to self calm whilst still out of his safety zone. That is a huge win Snook. Huge.

Thistle looks very cute and rather proud of her bandana. I hear you regarding sizing. Zeph and Dee don't even fit into a kids size 16, hence he is an elf wearing a muscle T shirt :laugh:

And Zeph wears both of those very well and with pride