Dogsfevr

It will be saliva. She most likely is licking her feet which means she either has tinea or a fungi issue. Some minis can be wet mouths & diet can play a big part . Is it just her front feet/both feet ?? & does she have bad ears/yeasty/infections??

Appearance wise quite alot,pointers should have a dish face,bee sting tail.(best to look at the breed pages) Different body shape & should look like a line of graceful curves. Temp wise the pointers are more laid back,not obsessive or needy

Std Schnauzer in the right family can work with kids BUT people must understand the breed. The 3 sizes of schnauzers arent the same. minis companion dog Std working dog giant working dog. We have minis & never had a snappy or yappy BUT do have some we breed who have become yappy as the owners allow it. Stds are more vocal than minis & have had experience with both sizes for over 25 yrs. I would own a mini/giant before a std & you do have to be the right owners for a std due to there working drive & above all extreme intelligence.Many owners are unable to cope with this breeds ability to learn & need to learn & put it all together. A board std can be your worse nightmare BUT the breed can be the perfect fit for the right family. I would tell them to go to some dog shows & see what they like. As a side night to the Viz & GSP suggestions i prefer the wire varieties & find them to be less needy

yep i had a dog who when i started training up was super head wrap dog & i had to ensure there was a on/off switch for each aspect. Luckily for me i have found it easy by making a point of different collars but you could still occasionally see that little moment & this dog had a wonderful front but once in wrap mode you would have thought you often see it hear in the goldie ring where the dogs are looking up & there front starts to go. Small dogs is also worse due to the way they look up. Many dont realize this but what the judge sees in that short time can determine a win /lose ratio. My guys are encouraged no end,food,squeaky & when leaving the ring & safe i will play tug,anything that keeps them wanting to return

Not every dog fits the mould. A dog constantly looking up at you will throw its front around. perfect example is watching obedience dogs at heel,there looking up & there dogs fronts are all over the place. I talk,will squeak & the likes but my guys are trained not to react in a silly way but to react in a attitude way. Just like some dogs go stupid for food,others work well some couldn;t give a toss. My dogs are always given some form of encouragement its a case of what works with what dog ,having said that your whole attitude & body language plays the biggest part . You can talk till the cows come home but if your a boring handler it will do nothing

I agree with jed,this dog has flown over from NZ,been home 2 days & it sounds like not given a chance to slowly fit into the group instead expected to just fit in. It suddenly has 2 new adult dogs around it & no where that is its own space at present.It has had lots of visitors patting each day but when has it been given a chance to simply now its new home without every Tom,Dick & Harry visiting. Yes the breed has special needs & its good your aware but its sounds like this dog needs some "it" time to simply get to now the new house,new dogs,new owners ,new Routine & less push. Feeding should be done in its crate or a safe area until its got into a routine . I think you need to take a step back & slow things done & allow this pup to settle without your current dogs also annoying it. Any new pup brought in here is introduced slowly & steady.It may work in a day or take a few days but it isnt rushed . Young new dogs can come with a different smell so they are bathed so our own dogs dont annoy over the odour & then given time to just slip into our routine

Trust me localized means nothing having a had dog that bloated & showed minimal swelling & going to the vet at the very first signs our dog had actually already twisted . This said dog was still playing with his toys,walked into the vet with his fav teddy & acted as nothing was wrong but nowing our dog we saw a sign . Dog was PTS due to the twisting . This dog had severe thyroid issues so was infact chronically underweight so the swelling wasnt normal at all but having owned breeds predisposed any small sign is enough to head to the vet without a second thought. Bloat doesnt wait a few hrs but every minute counts if it is. Bloat doesnt always show up in the typical fashion to look out for

We never give any extra calcium,a good diet is all that is needed. We also never use sandoz ,that was the it product like 20 yrs ago

I agree with this although i would prefer judges to be a tad more thoughtful . The worse offenders judge wise are often the ones who whinge the most when its done to them ,go figure

There are a number of breeders in the same boat. The only issue we have is a long weekend full of boarders & now have to find spots for 5 dogs stuck so far & awaiting to hear on 2 more

I presume you live in NSW so i would suggest you go to the Lab National show being held in NSW on the 8/9 may. There will be labs from all over australia there & the entry will be one of the biggest you will so.

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This coat is made of full water proof product , I brought it in Melbourne for my showdogs in the rain. But like all others have said the fabric needs to be pro active & not create issues. As for oiling it shouldnt be so heavy it leaves marks,our showdogs in the pat where oiled & lived in the house & never covered

Do you put a limit in your paperwork as to what you will pay ??

How old are the kids??

Tinea cream & 4% hydrogen Peroxide available at woolies & the likes in the medical section

Im surprised that a vet agreed to do it for behavioural reasons. Desexing a 13yo dog will not achieve anything but cease its ability to reproduce (if that was still functional). I guess many vets do things these days that you wonder about.

I wouldnt be desexing a 13 yr old at his age now unless for medical reasons. Unfortunately when you have a bitch in season it can cause all sorts of abnormal behaviour . Not only the fact the girls are in season there home has also suddenly gone from 2 company to more of a crowd & are more than likely not impressed with there new friends especially the old dog who has had to put up with the most changes. Agree with others that a better management plan needs to be addressed when the bitch comes in heat again. You need to hose the yard & be prepared for a second round of squabbles when she comes home

my guys are bathed weekly plus pee feathers daily & in human shampoo. You will also find half the dog show world uses human shampoos BUT it is using a product that suits that one dog . The main things to consider diet(does she feed coloured biscuits & the likes,products used (shampoo, even the perfumed flea rinses etc etc). How often it is groomed,whether its over grown & not being dried correctly( a coat not dried thoroughly on crappy skin can fester) Westies are a breed that needs a diet in high essential fatty acids(not fat),depending on what it is crossed with will also determine the needs of that breed & then feeding accordingly. It really comes up to her but if she isnt willing to try it is rather selfish

Yep & the fact the RSPCA support DD & oodles.

I wouldnt have someone stay with a toddler scared of dogs I guess what you need to decide is it isnt just the sleeping issue is the day time aswell. You now what your dog is used too & how much you would need to change the routine around having a toddler there.

Very simple tell house mate that this is a dual dog household now & he needs to step up to the plate. You have enabled his laziness so now its time for reality. The dog shouldnt suffer but he is the dogs owner & need sto pull his finger out. Maybe go walkies when he is sleeping so Yap Yap Yaps

Plus i think people forget that cavaliers are sporting spaniels as such should havea sporting spaniel nature which means active

If the westie has correct coat it is easier to strip the coat & maintain it than clip.A good breeder will show you how to do this.