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Thank you Aussie3. :D They are certainly lovable loons, who are very entertaining

I always thought that it was because Zephyr prefers to smell like grass and dirt, not coconuts (we use aloven shampoo). With Dee it is definitely a case of "I only like it when I smell like something dead". She will zoom out and instantly drop her shoulder and roll and wriggle. (insert Mr Rolleyes)

Bitey face is a favourite game in this house, But it usually involves biting ears And legs And tails And flanks Even with a ball in their mouth

We had seven living here for 8 months of last year, ranging in age from 9 years to 2 years. We lost Bliss to cancer in July and then three went home in August. We know have three, Baylee 10 years old in May, Dee 4 years old in July and Zeph 3 years old in April. I will always have a multidog household. :D

All the very best for today with Bison's treatment and with your discussions with Peter.

Thanks Adnil444. I think they are absolutely gorgeous as well :D Pretty Miss Emma, there are many possible reasons for the docking of Rottweilers' tails. Rottweilers were originally breed as working dogs herding cattle for the Roman armies during the Crusades. It is thought that their tails were docked to prevent the tails getting covered in mud and faeces as they moved the stock, which made the tails prone to injury and infection. This was a bad thing as veterinary care was pretty much non existent in those days or in the areas being covered during invasion. Thus it was a preventative measure against injury and infection. Later in history the Rottweiler acted as the butcher's dog. They would herd the stock to slaughter, then pull the cart with all meat in it to market. Again it could have been a preventative move to dock the tail to prevent injury during the pulling of the carts. It is also thought that they were docked by the farmer to avoid having to pay a "tail tax" as counting tails was a method used to count livestock, which were then taxed according to the number. Another popular belief for tail docking in Rottweilers is that it makes them look more fierce, which suited their secondary role of guard/police/military dog. Apart from protecting the farmer's money when returning from market, the Rottweiler was not primarily used in this roll until World War 1. This may be one reason for docking in modern times, but the Rottweiler was originally bred as a working dog, so injury prevention is the most likely reason for docking to have occurred.

I did one of those magic spins with a 30kg Rotty to keep her from two attacking SWFs and a Lab X. When we finally stopped spinning she threw up on me

A dog is more than just a tail. They all have character. They all have beauty. They know how to have fun. They are all loyal and loving. A dog is so much more than a tail. I know, as I own ones with and without and I would not change each individual dog for anything :D

Another link for you http://www.dogcancer.net.au/dog-cancer-canine-lymphoma.php

Exercise ensures that they maintain muscle and body strength as well as a positive mental attitude, all of which are vitally important in the fight against cancer. Just how much exercise is up to your dog. Be directed by Bison. If he wants to play, play. If he wants to rest, let him rest. You can add eggs, with shells, sardines, mackrels, broccoli, spinach, brussel sprouts, bok choy, etc to his meat to add more nutrients. Does the chicken mince include frames so that he is getting the calcium?

We put all the vegies in a food processor and made a pulp that was added to the fresh meat. The other supplements were then added and mixed in. This was done every day to ensure that the maximum amount of vitamins and antioxidants were available. So glad that Bison is still travelling well.

So rapt that all is going well and that you are getting the best advice and treatment. Bison is a gorgeous looking dog. :D Thank you for introducing us and allowing us to share in your journey. Photos and videos are a must Another thing to include in Bison's diet is lots of green veg, like silverbeet, spinach and other veg high in antioxidants. However, just check that none of them are contraindicated with Robert's herbs or the chemo agent. Peter is very open to a combined approach.

My furniture is not appreciating the fact that ALL THREE rotties a bloody good mousers :rolleyes: Their heads, let alone their bodies, do not fit in mouse spaces. But they do not let that stop them We currently have mice, due to building activity around us, so the dogs are very alert to every squeak and rustle. I am using those grey plastic traps, so I have to bolt everytime I hear the traps go off to get there before the dogs. However, their hearing is way better than mine, and they sometimes beat me. All I can say is thank gawd for the :give: command ;)

Thank you so very much Anne for all the results I am just missing one result - The best Groomer. If anybody knows the lucky recipient could you please post the winner and I will finalise the list.

Thank you very much First post up dated :D

Any results yet? For any catergory? Not fussed, just desperate for news

LOL thanks Shell! Good luck to everyone nominated :) I wish I could have been there, alas I have an engagement party to go to! OMG that means that only 1 nominee for this category is present. I too wish things had worked out so that I could be there. All the very best of luck ladies and a huge congratulations on your nominations. I am honoured to be in such good company. A very big thank you to the person who nominated me

Have a fantastic evening. All the very best of luck to everyone. So wish I could be there. Please keep us updated and I will update the list. 1. Master Breeder of the Year. - Lilli Grgrat, Takas, Anatolian Shepherd Dogs - Sharon Markich, Cujoraj, German Shepherd Dogs - Pauline Gill & Peter Levett, Tapua, Labradors - Beverley Manners, Rutland, Australian Cobbadog - Jan Clarke, Yetholme Yorkies, Yorkshire Terriers - John & Susie Baird, Rakaaz Rotties, Rottweiler - Terri and Stephan Gumpert, Royalty, Chihuahuas and German Shepherd Dogs - Nancy and Klaus Keck, Maggiormente, Neopolitan Mastiffs 2. Master Responsible Pet Owner of the Year. - Rachael McCrae, Darwin, NT - Debbie Donald, King Lake, VIC - Michelle Gurney, Carlingford, NSW - Rebbecca Chin, Brisbane, QLD A huge congratulations Rachael 3. Master Puppy Buyer of the Year. - Sue Hooper, Eagleby, QLD - Jenny Peglar, Armidale, NSW - Natalie Terra, Prospect, SA 4. Master Rescuer of the Year. - Jennifer Scott, Peiradise - Heather Robey, Adelaide All Breeds Dog Rescue - Linda Burgess & Anna Faulkner, Senior & Silky Rescue - Anne Millard, Pug Rescue Sydney - Heather Harrison, YP PUPPY RESCUE 5. Breeder of the Year. - Jana Berg, Yanbellakin, English Cocker Spaniels - Trina Kennard, Torza, Havanese - Nichole and Darryl Whyte, Bravadobe, Dobermanns - David and Faye Crooks and Gerald Munro, Tyeanbo, Boxers - Felicity Paterson, YYSUR, Havanese - Helen Wonson, Banlan, Tibetan Spaniel 6. Responsible Pet Owner of the Year. A TIE - Cheryl Steele, Toorak, VIC - Rosie Cintio, Katoomba, NSW - Bronwyn and David Hartigan, Habana, QLD 7. Best Canine Rescuer of the Year. - Katy Joscelyn, Special Dog Rescue - Leanne Mcguiness, RADAR - Amanda Warwick, New Beginnings - Raelene Stewart, ACT Rescue and Foster Inc (ARF). - Kathryn Clowry, Irish Clan Cocker Spaniels - Lisa White, Friends of The Hound - Pam Adams, Soul Companions - Elizabeth Miller, Best Friends Rescue Group - Cassandra Gordon, Shar Pei Rescue Inc - Animal Rescue Queensland - Victorian Collie Rescue - Barbara Trytko, Alaskan Malamute Rehoming Aid Australia - Nicole Burford, Hawkesbury Pound - Matt Stevens, Shar Pei Rescue Inc 8. Best Canine Foster Carer of the Year. - Bianca Brook, YPPUPPY Rescue - Kelly Halstead, Adelaide All Breeds Dog Rescue - Carol Atkins, SharPei Rescue Inc - Natalie Bruellke /Najdek, No Kill Rescue - Heather Howard, Animal Rescue Queensland - Raelene Stewart, ACT Rescue and Foster Inc (ARF) 9. Pet Sitter /walker of the Year. - Scooby Lou’s, Beacon Hill, NSW - Adriana Monzo, Riverwood, NSW - Barks in the Park, Perth, WA - Petmates, Narrawena, NSW - The Pet Butler, North Shore, NSW 10. Most Supportive Vet of the Year - Dr Kim Hooper, Paws at Yours, Eltham, VIC - Dr Kate Rodrigue, Mowbray, VIC - Dr Marianne Gould, Collaroy, NSW - Dr Natalie Olding, YP Vets, Kadina, SA - Dr Hamish Cameron, West Queanbeyan Vet, NSW - Dr Kay Weller, Bowral Vet Hospital - Dr Matthew Kwong, Quakers Hill, NSW - Dr Rebekka Day, Alpine Animal Clinic, Porepunkah, VIC - Dr Julianne Grant, Bowenfels Vet Clinic, NSW - Dr Sarah Monaghan, Narre Warren North, VIC - Dr Keith Phillips, Wyong, NSW - Dr Joseph Galbally, DV Vets, Montmorency, VIC 11. Best Vet Nurse /Receptionist of the Year. - Toulla Cameri, Albury, NSW - Margie Hall, Bowral, NSW - Carina Simenowicz, Currambine, WA - Lisa Finch – Greenpoint NSW - Melissa Kearney – Woodville SA 12. Best Vet surgery/clinic of the Year. - YP Vets, Kadina, SA - Alpine Animal Clinic, Porepunkah, VIC - Bowenfels Vet Clinic, Bowenfels, NSW - Collaroy Vet Clinic, Collery, NSW - Quakers Hill Vet Surgery, Quakers Hill,NSW - Ballajurra Vet Hospital, Ballajurra, WA - Gympie Vet Surgery, Gympie, QLD - Queensland Veterinary Specialists, Stafford Heights, Queensland - Reynella Vet Clinic, Reynella, SA - Bowral Vet Clinic, Bowral, NSW - West Gippsland Vet Surgery, Warragul,VIC - Narrandera Vet Clinic, Narrandera, NSW 13. Best Canine Specialist Service Provider of the Year. - Doc John Jamieson, Willowbank, QLD - Animal Physiotherapy Services,Blaxland East, NSW - Tigrada Holistic Animal Care, Ballarat, VIC - Queensland Veterinary Specialists, Stafford Heights, QLD 14. Best Canine Groomer of the Year. - Reeda Close, Nose2tail, Mt Ommaney, QLD - Natasha BePoseu, Pooch Avenue, Tanah Merah, QLD - Michiko Taniguchi, Oz Wagtails, Summer Park, QLD - Emma Tarner, Pet Pad, Newstead, QLD - Lesley Morrell , Brighton Dog Grooming, Brighton, QLD - Michelle Auld, Bed and Biscuits Pet Day Spa and Grooming, Coconut Grove, NT - Dru Cox, Wet Paws, Southern Highlands, NSW 15. Best Dog Trainer of the Year. - The K9 Company, Eltham, VIC - Dog Gone Mad, Sydney, NSW - K9 Pro, Kurrajong Heights, NSW - Louise Harding, Empire Bay, NSW - Hollie Edwards, Packenham, VIC - Tamara Jackman, Underdog Training, Southland Centre, VIC - Suzanne Phillips, Jane Brook, WA - Matthew Hibberd, The Summit, QLD - Pro K9, Berwick, VIC - Beverley Manners, Darnam, VIC - Bob Graham, Tyabb, VIC - Gayle O'Grady, Gladesville, NSW - Pauline Gill, Woodstock, NSW 16. Best MDBA Student of the Year. - Joyce White, Highbury, SA - Rebecka Cowan, Penrith, NSW - Glennis Boyd, Austin, Texas, USA 17. Best Dog related Website of the Year. - Pooch to 5k, www.poochto5k.com - Dogzonline, www.dogzonline.com.au - Sharpei Rescue Inc, www.sharpeirescue.org - Wodonga Dog Rescue, www.wodongadogrescue.org.au - Yetholme Yorkies, www.dogs.net.au/yetholmeyorkies/default.asp 18. Excellence in Contribution and/or Leadership in Canine Affairs A TIE - Helen Grace, Cobbitty, NSW - Dany el Baker, Port Kennedy, WA - Alix Simpson, Russell Island, QLD - Angela Snedden, Leppington, NSW - Amstaff Club Victoria, Taylors Lakes, VIC - Brad Griggs, Micham, VIC - Merrlyn Reeves, Nanango, QLD - Gary Oliver, Kadina, SA - Beverly Manners, Darnum, VIC 19. Best Boarding Kennel of the Year - Stirling Lodge Boarding Kennels, Pearcedale, VIC - Australian Pet Boarding, Kempsey, NSW - Paws and Whiskers, Berrinba, QLD - Hedgegrove Boarding Kennels and Cattery, Adelaide, SA - Shady Acres, Sheldon, QLD - East Side Dog Boarding Kennels, Gippsland, VIC - Boarding Kennel, Mornington Peninsula, VIC - Dog Woods Country Kennels, Colo Heights, NSW 20. Best Pet Transport Service of the Year - Pet Express, Melbourne, VIC - Dogtainers, Sydney, NSW - Jet Pets, Tullarmirine, VIC - Pets 2 U, Shepparton, VIC - Animal Travel, South Windsor, NSW - Britt’s Pet Taxi Service, Hornsby, NSW 21. MDBA Pacers Award for Outstanding Service - Lisa Carter, NSW - Dallas Seargent, NSW - Donna Lindsey, SA - Cindy Collings, NSW - Adriana Monzo, NSW - Heather Robey, SA - Julia Hennesy, VIC - Melissa Swift, WA 22. Best Canine Related Publication of the Year - Merryn MacKay, Canine Foster Carers Manual - Dog’s Life Magazine 23. Best Canine Supply Retail Outlet - Paws on the Coast, www.pawsonthecoast.com.au - Jenni Haskard http://www.facebook.com/JennMadeIt - Adelaide Dog, www.adelaidedog.com.au - Big Dog Pet Food, www.bigdogpetfoods.com - Silver Eagle, www.coolweave.com.au - Fresh 4 Paws, www.fresh4paws.com.au - Heather Harrell, www.under1woof.info - Jana Berg, www.pawsforthoughts.webs.com - Anne Scott, www.ascothomecrafter.com - Cool Dogs, www.cooldogs.com.au - A Proper Dogs Dinner www.aproperdogsdinner.com.au - Waggle, www.waggle.com.au - Pets on the Park, www.petsonthepark.com.au/ - Passion Pets, www.passionpets.com.au - VetnPet Direct, www.vetnpetdirect.com.au 24. Best Canine Photographer / Artist of the Year A TIE - Houndstooth Studios, Perth, WA - Killshot Photography, Bunyan, NSW - Zoo Studios, Chapel Hill, QLD - Ffire Photography, St Mary’s, NSW - Cazzie’s Creation, Bendigo, QLD - K9 Kate, Pahran, VIC - Petroglyph Potography, Ainslie, ACT 25. Best Pet Insurance Provider - Bow Wow Meow Pet Health Insurance, www.bowwow.com.au - Pet Plan Pet Insurance, www.petplan.com.au 26. Best Canine Friendly Tourist Destination - Woodford Escape, Woodford, QLD - Harmony Nature Retreat, Highland Park, QLD - Rainbow Farm, Inman Valley, SA - Riverwood Downs, Monkeri, NSW - Best Friend Holiday Retreat, Tarra Valley, VIC 27. Best Canine Related Product of the Year - A Proper Dog’s Dinner, Sandringham, VIC - Fresh 4 Paws, Narre Warren, VIC - Glamour Show Leads, Nundah, QLD - Silver Eagle, Cardinia, VIC - Happy Paws Training Treats, Ascot Vale, VIC 28. Best Canine Related Service Provider - Wodonga City Council - Pets at Peace Central West Dianne Gunn Scarcella Award: Nancy Keck

I know of two occasions where an adult bitch attacked two different puppies and it turned out that both puppies had terminal illnesses, which they died from within months of the attacks. Both attacks did not cause injury to the puppies, so their illness was not as a result of the attack. Sometimes mature dogs attack puppies for logical reasons that we are not aware of.

I use the biodegradable shopping bags to line the poopa scoopa bucket for the backyard cleean up.

What is it with boy dogs and their digestive system??????? And he eats raw only

Another one who uses scented nappy bags. With 3 dogs, one who can poo up to 8 times while out on an hour long walk :rolleyes: , the 400 for $5 is a bargin.

Ball chasing, regardless of the size of the ball Herding Carrying things and carting Lounging regardless of the size of the furniture Hooning Being stupid

Rottweilers are good at: Pointing and flushing game Fetching and collecting firewood Swimming and diving Obedience