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My first advice stop trying so hard,the dog will be reading your body language which is disappointment,her response why should i bother. I agree though spitz breeds are known for the particular nature & maybe you thought you would get a fluffy teddy bear but that isnt the spitz way.You cant change a breed to be something it isnt meant too but you can enjoy what each dog brings to the plate & foster those areas. Many dogs can be turned off by people trying to hard instead of just allowing time to take its course. Affection can vary greatly as does what each dog likes. From a human point of view i am not a touchy/feely type of person i dont feel comfy around people who always want to hug & be close. other people love this kind of affection & thrive. As for the beach side well it wouldnt worry me if a dog was enjoying being a dog after all it is a dog

What sort of grooming do you do on the coat?? You have a giant breed puppy who has it its fugglies & will do so till up to 3 yrs. What does the breeder say??

No offence but that is the worst reason i have heard for breeding . I am surprised he actually said that . will ask on his FB page about that one. Edit I have had aquick look through some info & no mention of using any dog at stud but emphasis on breeds hitting an age phase & behaviour to look out for during sexual maturiy

I wouldn't be worried about the advertising itself, just yet. Maybe pop into the Amstaff thread and chat with some knowledgeable folk there who can guide you with relation to relevant health testing etc. Is he ANKC registered? If so, is he on the main register? Do you show your dog? so many questions before anything else...... It's not YOUR job to find him 'suitable mates'... but rather breeders need to want to use HIM. IMHO, a guality dog who is visible to the breed community needs little promotion. ETA - WHY does the breeder think he would make a great stud dog? Hi There, Thank you for your help. He is registered, he will be shown within the next month or so. We will get health checks etc done soon then, I guess the show people will also be able to help us there. Well the breeder was only a new breeder, this was her first litter, maybe she just meant he would be good because he is a nice colour. Show him,enjoy him & then consider the stud aspect. get to now your dog & his faults.there is no rush for stud work & reality is many dogs are never used at stud . Stud work should only be considered for the betterment & often it means saying NO more than YES

what diet did the breeder susggest ??

I applaud them,they where responsible owners something we all dream off . They where quick to consider the dogs interest first ,they contacted the breeder asap & did all things one hopes when placing a pup out even if it did go pear shaped. We placed a pup out to people who where perfect.lots of meet & greets & where thrilled with there pup to be. The pup lasted 2 days because the wife couldnt deal with the worry.She was paranoid something would happen as it was so small & she couldnt deal with it & i mean literally couldnt deal with it. The pup was returned & she was so ashamed but we stressed the point there was nothing to be ashamed off. About 12 months latter we placed out an older dog with them because irrespective of what happened they are super owners BUT she couldnt deal once home with the little size,she was well aware etc etc .well prepared but she had a fear that she couldnt deal with .It was a unknown surprise to her husband aswell,he never expected it & was floored by her reaction . I look at all the alternatives that could have happened & am grateful they did the right thing & came back to us asap

I dont think the vet is an idiot at all. If you want to be a breeder then you should now what requirements are for the breed not the vet.If they didnt have the knowledge to now that then its time to read up,it would be clearly stated on the lab club of QLD or the likes websites,its on the ANKC site & would be on the CCCQ site Expensive mistake for the owner & a lesson learnt about becoming a breeder & finding at things first.

Erny i think you made your point very clearly with "just in case". We see many a dog who in all reality have been prescribed the just in case & i think its very obvious that just in case means exactly that compared to a necessity. For example we get many dogs come in with pred to stop itches,many (not all) off these same dogs come in with treats that are & would not be something an issue dog should be getting. We find when you ask some of these people what options they have tried its hil & the vet hasnt even asked about the diet or similiar but prescribed meds. I do believe there handed out to easily without a second thought but a some vets. Meds have there place & should be used especially if its in the dogs best case BUT there not always the answer . But flame me now I do believe for a small grp of owners who dont want to put themselves out or change diets or the likes its a simple quick fix for them when the dogs issues could be resovled. We have had a number of clients board there dogs for 4/6 weeks on a trial to see how they did without there meds(vets approval) & all had no issues,some with the seasonal itch would also board as they found it cheaper than vet bills. BUT you do have dogs where there is no choice & quality is of the upmost importance

From a kennel owner point of view i will say this. Many people have no idea what meds there do has been prescribe,what there for,what there suppose to do & what are the side effects & why those where the chosen meds. I believe there is a higher percentage of "just in case". We are very particular about meds & want to now the why/what fors etc etc & are they really necessary .what alternatives .

Is not Yogis main handler BUT he has handled the dog on many occasions.

Your breeder is the one who you should be seeking advice from. If they sold you a male for stud work they are the ones who bets now there lines & what there faults & weakness are . You need to now your own dogs faults aswell You need to get the health tests done hips/elbows etc etc & ensure he has good dentition & above all is worthy of being used at stud.just because they where sold as suitable doesnt mean they are. Basically you need to understand what your dog has to offer the breed & why people would wish to use him especially as your in NT. Also be aware that at present the Am Staff people are about to fight some new legal aspects in QLD that could affect the breed nationally for the worse

Muffin you are still better to get them clipped through winter,they dont have to be done as short but will be done at a length that is easy to maintain for the weather. If you have trouble keeping control of the coats then better to get a winter cut

There are 2 photos of my beasty,the little man was getting tired by then & the sun was warm .

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I have had 2 large dogs who went off there food whilst teething

also consider any meds she has been on. i too would look at the food bowl position & raise it

Well known for kids to do this,we had a spat of visiting monsters doing it & its habit to always check connections. Still report it to VCA & even inform your dog news/ringleader reps so they can stick in there articles & the VCA journal

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when was she last in season

is she sterilized ?? Agree what is her normal diet,what has her breeder suggested??

depends what gundog breeds your interested in,most are actually more sedate under 12 months & its the 12 months & over that people fall short of giving them the right amount of mental stimulation. I have large breed gundogs & fined all mine under 12 months are easy to deal with & whilst we live on an acre they dont use alot of it. We lived in the burbs & also found the same but after 12 months was when they needed to be mentally challeneged & given the time to have fun so it really comes down to the chosen breeds & how keen you are to do the full routine for the next 10 yrs

although heh musnt be posting them as there is no mention on his site of being the photographer

is he on lead when you do this?? have you trained him to sit/lay yet or are you just expecting him to grasp the idea??

I dont use either on my show setters but either will be fine , mars i would say a 24

It wont help but all it will do is make it easier. We have clipped a number of Keeshonds off but they where elder dogs whose time had come to enjoy minimal brushing. Honestly if you can put up with it i would do so,it would want to be a very bad infection to warrant clipping the coat & remember the coat your dog has is its age Not a fan of malasab but many vets suggest it . Is it infections or little hot spots??