Dogsfevr

Well Done to Jacqui ON BOB & RUBOB Std Poodles Go Flynn & Willow

Its called tough luck & it has already happened to interstate people in SA some from WA

Um i would suggest giving the breeder more credit for knowing there dog & what they see. In all the years of rehoming older dogs we have never had this done & never had an issue with matching the right dog. We dont send dogs home on the first visit either,the first visit here is for all parties to meet & greet & if it is doable then they go home & think about it after been informed of all that was seen & what we feel would be the best option.

i agree with lilli ,we too wouldnt allow any strangers to do that to our dogs & if someone turned up with a list wanting to do that we would stop there. Dont know about other breeders, but I wouldn't let a visiting home do that. One, bcz I dont know how the visiting home will react and two, I dont want to be reinforcing any not so good ideas in my pups' head. I dont think the average home can go about temp testing, bcz they wont really be looking at everything anyway and no way would most breeders let mr/ms public try out a new idea (such as the temp test above) with their pup i agree with lilli ,we too wouldnt allow any strangers to do that to our dogs & if someone turned up with a list wanting to do that we would stop there. The children dont need to call the dog as the dog is going show signs very quickly how it responds to strangers. The breeders ii now all follow the same method where everyone calmly sits down & the dog is allowed to interact. Questions are asked & attention is paid to how things are progressing & we will talk further & point out things that need to be known with they way the interaction is going or not going.

all our pet owners blow dry there dogs per or instructions on grooming,the gereater number of our clients who bath between grooms blow dry there dogs especially in winter

can you have 3 dogs in your council??? Many councils have dog limits so something to keep in mind. There are so many breeds that would be suitable. I would suggest going to some dogs shows & having a look, Out of interest what breeds does she like(even if there not suitable ) Will the dog be inside/outside?? Do you want a breed that comes with grooming expenses or easy care What is she hoping for this dog(cuddly/walking/not much walking/fetching/retrieving balls etc etc. How much coat brushing would she realistically want to do

I would also consider heading down to the local police station ,but yes council hound them. Look at your local councils website regarding the dog laws & keep on top of them

I now of someone here that di use a halti for a period to re educate a dog & most judges where happy to work in with it BUT it distract some & didnt look rewal flash in the ring

You have picked a breed that is very new so buying one in a hurry wont happen. There are plenty of other non shed breeds around but it depends on what you are wanting to pay ??? Remember though any breed that doesnt shed requires regular grooming or trips to the salon every 6/8 weeks & prices can vary from $55 upwards. So it depends on whether you plan to keep your havanese in full coat when camping & happy to pick all the crap out of the coat or whether you plan to clip it off

The forms you down load yourself . When we have them down we always get the forms ourselves not the vet,we have the form filled out & ready for the vet to clarify before x raying

The dog is apet ,you move on. Unless you have some rare minority breed there will be other dogs out there

teaching your dog to accept the dryer is a good thing,if you go to a salon they will dry it or fluff it out before clipping/scissoring. We will often fluff out the coats because it really seperates the coat & makes it easier to work with

The cheapest,safest way is a run. You have to realize the dogs now do this as a habit,you could drop the fence lower & it still make no difference at all. Its a case of when you plan to draw the line. You can buy great prefab kennels for day time which will safely house the dogs

I would rather any of my dogs go to the right home,that may mean children it may not . No family gets priority BUT we do place people who have previously owned the breed higher on the list . The best thing is to wait. To be honest dont preach how wonderful you think your kids are because we have all heard that ,no matter what people say kids will be kids & i would sooner here a realistic parent talk about there children & there plan where i fell that all due care will be taken & that there prepared to deal with WHAT children can do & above all what there friends could do. We see people at shows every weekend & many with children running about feral .poking fingers in crates & no respect for what they dont own,it is very scary. Also at the moment many breeders will be in Sydney for the royal & speciality show so just be patient . I now it hard because people feel they are doing all things right but just think maybe there is something that is not coming across to the people at the other end that you feel you are portraying. As mentioned by another poster you do sound desperate in your posts & this may be coming across in your converstaions without you evening realising. We get it all the time by people who dont mean it it but what you hear you often have to make a call on. I can pm you another breeder name by they too are in NSW for the shows & wont be back for a week or so but you can still phone there home & leave a message

As disappointing as it is & as many say it isnt fair to be judged because of kids ,realistically it has to happen & in all fairness to the breeders one has to send a dog out that they believe will suit. How would the OP feel if the dog didnt turn out & they had to return it?? Just as heart breaking for all concerned . People wait for our pups for over a year,some rush out but those that wait are happy to do so because this animal will be around for the next 12 yrs plus & a wait in comparison to selecting the wrong dog isnt a big deal. I currently have a new pup, i waited 3 yrs for the right one & had no issues doing so because again i have to live with for many more years than the wait. Dogs arent pulled out of hats to suit every family & if the wrong dog is sent out people will be bad mouthed for doing so & even DOLERS would be the first to jump up & down if someone sold a pup/older dog that would never work out . Its a catch 22 but patience is a must when getting a dog & above all the right one. When we rehome older dog all family members MUST come out if they cant/dont then dont bother .

I have a dog who use to get them often.he has no arthritis & sees a bowen person 6 weekly. I added magnesium tabs to his diet for a few months & he hasnt had one since,he was obviously lacking in that area so we have tweaked his diet to cover it. His worst was his back which spasm alot

The vet should be doing a barium meal & then x raying,blockages often go undiagnosed till at the worst stage because normal x rays wont show a problem. The barium meal also needs to have added something( i cant remember ) for it to work really well compared to the one most vets use.

It will also make an impact on interstate people,the show in SA for example i now of a number of WA people who flew over . Its good to have some stance but obviously clubs that do have interstate /internationals will have to look a there dates & weigh up the risks. Lets face it the show in SA had internationals judges

Sorry forget the pin .you need a good slicker & comb. Pin brushes are for finishing coated breeds not for that style of coat . You need to use the slicker to brush the leg hair upwards & seperate as much as possible,then with your comb again brush upwards. Most people fail because they brush with the cover & skim over. With the lab/poodle cross coat & need to get to the skin & brush it out. We groom alot of them with varying styles of coats but if they have taken to more poodle coat than anything else a good slicker & comb will do the job well BUT make sure your slicker is a soft gentle one. Doesnt matter about the age ,brushing the puppy coat out is a must & that is what will matt no matter what the breed. grooming is all about day 1 not 12 months

At the show on saturday night i wish i took ear plugs due to the goldies barking. We also board a few who are very vocal although the ones who bark have an insecure personality even though there happy. Are you the only one in the house that does the main roles of feeding/playing/exercising etc etc?? Did he bark from the day he was brought home or was there a stage it satrted to happen & got worse?

What does the schedule say. Ours say the clubs has the right to re allocate breeds should it warrant

The 2 /19 is school holidays . I have to disagree with dark goldies not winning, i have shown gundogs for 24 yrs & there certainly has been alot of good dark goldies shown & have done big winning. The breed did go through a phase of colours being stronger in quality & at one stage there where dark dogs shown but certainly not all where worthy of winning.

Is there a reason why you cant desex her (ie show dog)??? I had a bitch of impeccable breeding,super speciman but weight was a massive issue & eating,after battling for 2 years we decided to spay & within months put weight on & was a different dog. Her hormones where crazy & in the end we didnt want to breed that issue as it was a nightmare

Also if taking dog to work make sure your insurance covers it

Placing out an older dog requires any breeder to use there own judgement on how they feel it will deal with young children. We dont sell our older dogs on the small occasion we have them to people with young children because there not use to them & it would be irresponsible to send a dog off to a new home where you had doubts.older children (ie 7 upwards we have no worries as there at an age to understand . As already said we have all heard the my kids are great ,we have had many such people come out & see our dogs & to be honest they need a stuffed one & yes they have been told to come back when older & the children are ready to appreciate a dog. We have certainly placed out dogs to families with very young kids because the whole dynamics was great & they have succeeded very well BUT they also showed the whole family would be involved with a great support role whilst the pup was at its crucial stage/needs for training & not being made a lesser priority because the children where young & came first. After all a pup is a another baby in the house & even an older dog doesnt equate to instant ease. As also said when you have numerous people after said dog you have to pick the home you feel will best suit that dog for life & many factors do come in & older person V very young children can often end up older person,fair maybe not but in the end as a breeder we have to make the hard calls & place that pup/dog where we feel is best, I would certainly suggest going out & meeting some breeders ,attend some dogshows.In june for example the Cavie club of victoria have there champ show & there will be like 150 plus cavies ,a great place to see the dogs,not always the easiest to talk to breeders but worth a visit . Are you after a set colour/sex??