Dogsfevr

Minis are tough buggers. Ours grow up with there fav uncles for socializing from 6 weeks

Did they not have Bichons ?? If there the same twins this isn't the first time a story has been done .i recall a number being on ACA type shows

There must be some breeds that are of interest ??

It also relates to many people objecting to having small toy breeds done at such an early age.

Many Goldie exhibitors are still returning from the Goldie National held in Brisbane .

Yep smaller portions & feed twice daily also important to cut out any treats or change the meal portions to cater for any treats. The key is your not making her happy by over feeding ,you will make her happy by feeding the right portions & allowing her weight to be appropriate for her age & health issues. Is she on any meds for her arthritis?? How active is she & how active do you make her?? I have an 11 yr old with arthritis of the hocks,spondo of the spine ,his last x rays suggest he shouldn't be walking but we make him still feel active & in winter he has to move & he does, he runs an acre ,plays with his toys & the weight is keep right . He is feed 2/3 times a day,the main part in the morning ,he is on meds during winter to help ease the pain & ensure he is active plus we take him to Bowen for massage to help the joints . When his joints are more swollen or sore i also use Arnica/Comfry cream to rub on them

There is a 2 berth dog trailer for sale in DOL classifieds ,doesn't say whether home made or brand name but i now some where looking for a trailer

my English his eyes swell so much they shut,even the top of his head swells. If bitten elsewhere he also swells badly, he also has his lymph glands pronounced in his thighs & throat for about 4/6 months after . He is getting worse with age but luckily this year we haven't had a bee sting. We do ice packs as quick as possible

My English Setter swells worse than Ruby & generally after jabs takes 2/3 days for all the swelling to go. It takes him about 5/8 hrs for any real difference to be scene My young Irish took 3 days a couple of weeks ago for all the swelling to go ,he didn't have a needle but the last bite just took awhile. My vet just makes up injections that i have at home/car etc but if bitten during vet hrs they go to the vet to monitor heart rate

Winter also means much darker nights,have you tried leaving a light on ??

Also this isn't just a boy thing & getting a female doesn't mean it still doesn't happen. Bad behaviour will happen male/female.females can lift there leg just as good.

I wouldn't show her under any European judge with missing teeth & yes she could be penalized or no awarded.

Well for the too toasty you could do sleeveless vests instead . I am currently getting a spiffy(i hope it turns out) one done

Toasty is good

Was thinking of doing this show may enter & see what happens

Minis are pig at the best of times ,try tennis balls or the likes in the bowl,don't hoover or make a fuss & if you feed the 2 together seperate so it doesn't feel the need to be a competitive pig

Quite a few of our Minis are titled in obedience & agility,one of the breeders here trials & mainly uses the dogs we breed They thrive in dogs sports,so intelligent. I was part of the Pal Auperdogs with one of our minis when i was a kid . Mind you the black Minis aren't as easy as the Salt/Peppers ,way more stubborn,destructive & can be barkers

I brush my dogs teeth as do many other people i now,bones don't work for every dog so brushing there teeth is the next best thing. Many vets do suggest this but owners think its funny or to lazy to give it a go or place it in the too hard basket . My dogs just stand there like its normal & no issues at all & yes they do get bones & things to chew. I also find with brushing you get to pay alot of attention to what is normal & what isn't. As a groomer we have tell so many clients there dogs teeth are crap & need tending to as they never look & presume the bones/chews are doing there job

The vent works both ways . I have on more than one occasion had to yell to people with dogs off leash (in a non offleash area)running to mine that there aggressive as it seems to be the only way for them to do something otherwise they seem to not care that there dogs running over isn't a problem . My dogs aren't nasty but people who decide the leash rules don't apply to them is becoming a big issue these days & ticks me off

Respect for any dog would be my main thing,respect in the ring to all parties . I am not to fussed on the congratulations especially when you no it is false,would sooner nothing be said.(maybe this is more of an old hand thing) I forgot to say "well Done" to someone once & copped a mouthful so i don't say anything now. Also i think what makes a good handler also applies to the crap some write on forums .i have read some super stuff over the years that i think many people forget or live in a glass house about there own dogs