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What dog breeds cannot be imported into Australia? Certain breeds are prohibited under the legislation of the Australian Customs Service (ACS). The following pure-breeds (both neutered and entire) are not eligible for import: * Dogo Argentino * Fila Brasileiro * Japanese Tosa * Pit Bull Terrier or American Pit Bull * Perro de Presa Canario or Presa Canario

Join there club before hand which is free ,you normally get better deals for club members

spill!!! I've had cuddles with Diva, she's a doll!! :D This one has boy bits

Yep new Bracco will be in NSW soon & shown

I now one of the breeders really well & her girl is simply gorgeous ,easy going.laid back but once out in the water & playing field dog she is a gem she just hasa great on/off switch I would say they are similar in an English Setters nature being soft & requiring a gentle hand but far less needy & in your face. There are some in Perth but sadly the owners no longer show & they where imports from Italy (unless they have moved again) . A breed that many gundog owners world wide down size to are the Petit Bassett Griffon Vendeen(PBGV) very gundog like but still having that hound attitude. There are a few obedienced titled in Oz & tracking titled

Italian Spinone,all the ones i have hung out with are always comatosed until doing a job but very respectful around other dogs & laidback

many people will add varying tin to there dogs meals. I certainly have . I believe there is a time to not pander but i also believe you have to educate a fussy/slow eating dog to eat . We use the my puppy tin ,you can also add water to it & make it into a soup to pour over the meal.(small amount). If he has enjoyed the chicken carcass& doesn't get the runs i would pursue that avenue more than the tin but in all honestly if it helps him get back into a good eating pattern donn't worry

Friday night is Puppy of the year ,there should be Lab puppies there(not as many as the show ) just not the young current batch

I have a dog with the same condition but i wouldn't use a Chiro . My boy has Bowen done every 4/6 weeks .Chiro will be too hard on the area & its the muscles that need relaxing not bones put back in place.

The new walls which have been around for a year so i dare say are the only walls you can buy now(white /silver solid) & brought in separate panels re great & quite cool even in summer.

The reality is how many years do you plan to do this option?? 1/2/3 ,what happens if in 6 months you have no one to baby sit & the dog wants it even more ??? It is a quick fix but wont solve your issues & for what it will cost to send dog to daycare you could make a portable run ,many people renting have portable dog runs set up .

If you have a skye kennel the large will fit folded in half in the back of a ford station wagon,it will not fit in one piece. Basically at the other end you need a van or no luggage to fit dogs plus crate in car . The last time i flew with the Skye i luckily had 1 dogs was only away for 3 days & could fit my gear plus grooming box in a small suitcase.I also took my large soft crate as the weather for the shows where to hot for a Skye/vari . My biggest peeve is why Virgin & Qantas can't have the same height limits (unless oversized) Virgin is 80cm Qantas 84 cm . I have one that makes the size the other is a giant which i will most likely sell fixed due to typo

Some dogs are use to competition to eat ie the other pups. You need to be the dogs comp by not leaving the food down ,don't be regimental of feed times either.Miss a meal here & there Given his illness i dare say it has a big part to play with his desire for food & eating habits & a stomach maybe not ready for some foods. When you gave him meat what kind was it ??Some are certainly more taxing on there tummies. I have a young male here who has done the up/down weight thing,he is a good eater BUT he gets boy brains every so often,we are lucky though that we can feed him amongst the other dogs & he suddenly remembers his food but we don't pander if he doesn't eat tough luck. On a side note our dogs eat the same food every day & thrive . Are you feeding royal canin Rotti or puppy?? You could cook up pumpkin & mix through his meal,goats milk as mentioned is great

I have both.I have the original white walls then upgraded to the new walls which even in summer are way cooler plus the mesh walls

I would make a list of why you picked those 3 breeds,what you about them & what you dislike about them & make a list of what ideally you want the dog to fit into & see if any breed starts to stand out more. Although i would go German Wirehaired Pointer over the GSP just prefer the easier nature

Can and should your pet travel with AaE? Some types of animals are prohibited from air travel, some can only travel if a veterinary certificate (dated within 10 days of the travel date) is supplied certifying the animal is fit to travel and for some pets travel is not recommended or should only be undertaken after careful consideration. Animals that are not permitted to travel with AaE: * The following dog breeds (full and cross bred) are not permitted at all on Qantas or QantasLink services: o Brazilian Fila o Japanese Toga o Dogo Argentino o American Pit Bull o American Staffordshire Terrier o Pit Bull Terrier * Aggressive or highly agitated animals * Animals that exhibit aggressive behaviours, excessive chewing and cage destruction * Puppies or kittens less than eight weeks old, or animals that have been weaned within five days of the travel date are not accepted for travel. Very young animals are not suited to air travel as they are still dependant on their parent or owner and become easily distressed. Animals for which a veterinary certificate (dated within ten days of the travel date) is required: * A pregnant animal or an animal that has given birth within 48 hours prior to travel o A pregnant animal will only be permitted to travel if a veterinary certificate is supplied certifying that the animal is fit for travel and there is no risk of it giving birth during the journey. * Animals over 12 years of age o Older animals are less able to cope with the stress of air travel. A veterinary certificate must be supplied stating that the animal is fit for air travel. * Animals between the ages of 8 and 12 weeks o Young animals aged between 8 and 12 weeks may be accepted for transportation if they are lodged with a health certificate issued by a competent, authorised veterinary authority stating the animals are in good health and fit for travel with verification of the animal age and breed. * Sick or injured animals o Travel can cause animals to suffer if they are unwell or have been injured recently. You should check with your Vet and obtain a fitness to travel letter if your animal is unwell, has been injured, or has had recent surgery. Animals for which air travel is not recommended and/or for which restrictions apply: * Brachycephalic or snub-nosed dog/cat breeds o Animals belonging to brachycephalic breeds are more likely to suffer from respiratory distress and heat stress due to upper respiratory tract anatomical anomalies, which are prevalent in these breeds, placing them at risk. o It is recommended that you check with your Vet about the suitability of air travel for these breeds. o Due to the potential health risks these dogs/cats are only accepted for travel at owner’s risk and will not be accepted when the total elapsed time for the flight or combination of flights between the origin port and the final destination exceeds five hours. This is a restriction applies on all Qantas and QantasLink services. The following breeds are subject to the Qantas restriction on flying time: o Bulldogs (English, French, British) o Boston Terrier o Japanese Spaniel (Chin) o Pekingese o Pugs * Dogs and cats with heavy coats such as Newfoundlands, Malamutes, Siberian Huskies, Samoyeds and Persian cats. o In planning air transport for these breeds, take into consideration the temperature at the origin, destination and any connecting ports. Animals travelling from cooler regions to hotter regions have a greater susceptibility to heat stress and these breeds with heavy coats are even more at risk. * Anxious animals o Air travel can be very stressful to many animals. Although not common there have been occasions when animals have died during a flight as an outcome of becoming highly stressed and anxious. Please discuss the suitability of air travel with your Vet if you think that your pet is likely to become upset in noisy and unfamiliar environments. * Very large pets e.g. Great Danes and Irish Wolfhounds o If the container holding a large animal is unable to be loaded into the usual space of the aircraft, the booking, planning and travel of the animal will need to be managed by AaE’s Special Movements Department, which can be contacted via the AaE Contact Centre on 13 12 13. o The maximum height of the container for most aircraft is 84cm. If travelling on a B717, Fokker 100 or Fokker 50 the maximum height must not exceed 72cm. o The dimensions of your container and the size of the animal will be checked both when you make a reservation and at acceptance at the Freight Terminal. Qantas Accompanied Pet Rate Animals that are considered household pets travelling on a Qantas Domestic Flight numbered QF400 or above, as accompanied pets are eligible for the special Qantas accompanied pet rate. If your pet is travelling unaccompanied or its travel is coordinated by the AaE Special Movements Department, even if you are travelling on the same flight the shipment is not eligible for the Qantas passenger rate for accompanied pets. Skywest Accompanied Pet Rate Animals travelling on the same Skywest flights as their owner are eligible for an accompanied pet rate. Visit the Skywest website www.skywest.com.au On Skywest, the maximum allowable weight of combined pet and cage is 50kg. Anything over this weight is subject to prior arrangement. Please note that some of the larger containers will not fit on Skywest aircraft. Making A Reservation The number of pet containers allowed on an aircraft is limited and there are many flights particularly on the weekends or early in the morning when the service is not available. AaE strongly recommends that you make a booking with AaE to confirm both the availability of the service and whether there is space for your pet on the flight. At the time of booking you will need to advise us of the dimensions of your pet container to assist us in checking the service availability and space. This is also important because not all large pet containers can be loaded on all aircraft types. If you are travelling with your pet we strongly recommend that you check availability of the service with AaE prior to making any flight reservations if you wish to travel on the same flight and receive the applicable concessional rates for accompanied pets. To ensure you receive the special Qantas accompanied Pet rate Qantas recommends that you first book your cat or dog with AaE before confirming your own reservation on a Qantas Domestic service numbered QF 400 or above. Qantas recommends booking your Household pet no later than 48 hours before departure. Qantas and AaE reserve the right to have your household pet travel on an alternative Qantas service due to unforeseen circumstances. Please advise us at the time of booking if you are planning to travel with your pet. To be eligible for the Qantas accompanied pet service and rate, at the time of lodgement at the AaE Freight Terminal you will need to provide proof of travel e.g.: itinerary, e-ticket confirmation or a boarding pass, with your full name, address and a 24 hour emergency contact number. Bookings can be made by calling AaE on 13 12 13 and selecting Option 4 Airport to Airport Reservations including livestock. Preparing Your Pet For Travel And Documentation Requirements Complete the Household Pets Shippers Statement This statement assists in ensuring that only cats and dogs that are fit for travel and are permitted by the airline operator are accepted for carriage. A statement will be sent to you when we send the confirmation of your pet booking. This statement is only required when the animal is a cat or dog and will be a mandatory requirement as 1st February 2011. The statement contains a series of statements regarding the breed, the fitness of the animal to travel and cage size that the shipper is asked to complete. We also ask for confirmation that the shipper understands that air travel is not without hazard and that the 24 hour emergency number is correct. Exercise, Food and Drink Your pet will be confined in its container from the time is lodged at the AaE freight terminal until it is collected by you or your representative at its destination. Before you place your pet in its container, make sure it has had plenty of time to stretch and exercise. It is important that your pet has had enough to drink, however animals should usually travel on an empty stomach so limit the amount of food they eat prior to travelling. Your Vet will be able to advise you further. If your pet soils the cage prior to departure you will be required to return to the AaE terminal to clean the cage and if this is not possible it is likely that the aircraft loading staff will not load your pet onto the aircraft. If you are unable to return to the freight terminal, AaE will engage on your behalf and at your expense an animal transport service provider to clean the cage and re-lodge the pet with AaE. Sedating Your Pet Sedation is NOT recommended for animals travelling by air unless specifically prescribed by your Vet. Sedated animals can lose their ability to balance or brace against turbulence. Changes in pressure during air travel can affect respiration and heart function for animals that have been sedated and the combination of altitude and medication is potentially fatal in an old, sick or stressed animal. Please refer to the IATA website for additional information on sedation. Visit the IATA website www.iata.org/whatwedo/cargo/live_animals/Pages/sedation.aspx Should your Vet recommend sedation, a note must be attached to the container the animal is travelling in stating the: * Animal’s weight * Generic name of the drug used * The dosage * The method of administration * The time given This information would be used if the animal has an unforeseen reaction to the medication during transit and AaE needs to contact a veterinary practitioner. On the day of travel Your pet must be lodged at the AaE Freight terminal 90 minutes prior to the scheduled flight departure. Remember to bring the following documentation: * Your AaE pet booking confirmation and your Qantas flight confirmation (if the animal is travelling as a Qantas accompanied pet). * The completed shipper’s statement for each cat and dog being lodged. * Any required veterinary certificates. If you do not bring the completed statement you will be required to complete this statement at the time of lodgement as AaE will not accept your cat or dog for travel without it. This will become a mandatory requirement as of 1st February 2011. AaE staff will check your animal and its container to ensure that all requirements are met. If your pet is travelling as an accompanied animal, i.e. you are also travelling on the flight; you will need to provide proof of your own travel booking such as a boarding pass or confirmation letter. AaE may refuse to accept your pet for travel if: * The animal is a restricted breed that is not permitted to travel on an aircraft * The container for the animal does not meet the standards outlined in this document * The container or animal is unclean * The container is in a state of disrepair and the animal has the potential to escape * The animal is unwell, aggressive or appears unfit for travel * A required veterinary certificate is not provided on arrival at the destination You or your representative must be available to collect your pet and the container that it is travelling in from the AaE freight terminal at the airport within 60 minutes of the flight arrival. Your pet will be brought into the AaE facility soon after the aircraft has landed and should be collected with as little delay as possible to avoid prolonging the time spent in unfamiliar and often noisy surrounds. The person taking possession of the animal will be asked to sign a receipt. Once the animal has been signed for it is the responsibility of the receiver to ensure the animal is taken safely away from the airport. The animal must only be released from its container within the AaE facility or surrounds in a secure area. Animals are often agitated by the noise and traffic in the area and can easily escape an opened container and place themselves in danger. Here is the after new info besides the crates

I note it says your from QLD?? Have you have excessive rain where you are or odd weather habits

These are new regulations/standards set by IATA. (air transport association) not the airline. Airlines around the world must meet these requirements in order to keep IATA membership. Even wire hire crates must have external handles for handling crates without fingers entering animal housing area, hopefully some of the old, disgusting wires will be gone forever!! , As side note my wire crates aren't disgusting & i would sooner fly mine in wire any day than the Varis which get hotter ,have less room at the bottom for big dogs to lay down & do tip easier plus being a big pain in the arse at the other end. Oh and i do own both & have used both . The best giggle is Qantas have updated there sire but its new regs don't match AAE site. Also should be noted there is no more mention of Canine Members being allowed extra dogs

As of Feb Qantas have New crate requirements for travel ,looks the same as virgin http://www.aae.com.au/services/express_your_pet/crates

Nope & i would never hate an elderly dog that use to be special. This exact behaviour could happen to any one of our elder dogs just like humans can go from lovely people to elderly nightmares.Isn't there fault & a sad part of getting old . I have had elderly dogs that needs & natures have changed dramatically but i could never no longer love them given they have loved me no matter what. We simply make allowances & not place them in a position that could be harmful,no big deal. Are there dogs that can be annoying yes ,are there dogs that drive you nuts yes but do i hate them no

Well for starters there is no crystal ball to say you will get a male in a litter so if you don't get a male then what happens?? I gather this is a cattle dog so you will need to get the bitch(unless the breeder has already before sale which ideally they should) BAER tested. Then you will need to do hips/elbows & eye tests for PRA/cataracts unless they have a DNA test for it in ACD whether it be sector 1 only or full & any other issue. This would be at your expense . If your breeder isn't interested in doing a litter from her then you need to become a member & have the dogs paper's in your name,to join your state body & apply for a prefix if you wish to use a suitable male.if you don't no member will allow there dog to be used over your bitch so you will have to find some randon dog that has also been health tested As already mentioned if you sign the bitch back to the breeder then the litter is there's ,they will select the male & the breeding they wish to do which may not meet what you want for just 1 pup. I guess the simple question is you either want to the hard yards or you don't for 1 pup. Having said that these are the questions you should be discussing with your breeder Also you will have to have a written agreement that if there is only 1 male in the litter who gets it ,that pup may be pick of litter which the breeder wishes to keep

If she is a normal mini she will love dog company the breed is highly socialable but many minis also thrive on being a one off. The main pitfall double grooming costs

The big & the small. I like animated dogs & have found over the years any breed is capable of being spirited & fun.

I for one hope they never are so stupid to ban docked imports being shown because whilst it is illegal to dock it still can be done legally if the tail is injured & documented correctly plus the other already mentioned a number of breeds have the bob tail gene .