Dogsfevr

I would be more concerned how this dog is with small children . Older dogs can be great they can also be the wrong choice if they have not be exposed to small children . If you want either of those breeds then you need to go and see the dog,ask lots of questions,take it on a trial if that scenario is available and be prepared for it being not any easier than bringing home a puppy

No product guarantees no arthritis ,gawd if it did every man and animal would be taking it and no one would have it ,products are used to assist . I don’t use any of the stuff because I prefer using Bowen massage and core strength activities to ensure as the dog ages it’s body is ready to adapt with the lest issues

I think the OP just wants a copy of each parent to hand to the owners to say there full Springers

I would suggest it’s a over doing the young mind thing,your dog is a pup ,they get bored quickly and doing the same thing may seem great for you is not always the same for a bright dog . Not all dogs or breeds fits the same box for training ,I never compare my dogs or breed ,each one is an individual that flourishes or shuts down differently

Worry less about the injury risk and work more on stopping this habit / behaviour . If you stop the problem it will result in no injury and your dog will enjoy the yard

Yes there is some very important health testing that any moral person should do before breeding Springers . Also keep in mind not every dog should be breed ,there is more to bringing puppies into the world and those puppies deserve to be bred from health tested parents to minimize issues or have faults that will be magnified with this breeding plus you have no idea if your mating close siblings without papers . Also parents do not always reproduce themselves so not a reason to just have a possible litter . All these things your vet should have told you anyway plus getting the sperm tested ,an expensive exercise Hip scoring Annual eye certificates by an Opthamologist DNA tests for: (a) Cord 1 PRA; (b) Fucosidosis; Tests that should be done

The heading is Double Merle so yes stupid people I am very aware of Merle’s and what is correct and what is a time bomb

Is she being rayed early our vet it’s always no food after late water fine ideally ration in the morning

Also blame the stupid people who want to buy these colours ,Those breed for the detriment of the breed

3 months is nothing ,it takes 4 months from start to finish of producing a litter .you don’t just decide tomorrow and expect to get a puppy .now . Talk with some breeders whose dogs you like,who health tests and will offer you the support you will need . A wait is nothing compared to making sure the right pup is chosen for the next 12 yrs of commitment

Also I only cut my dogs nails straight out the bath,if you don’t bath often stick them in warm water ,it makes them softer and I find easier to cut/tip

Yes you can shorten them but doing the nails often ,having said that incorrect feet will mean the nails aren’t worn down or dogs that never walk on surfaces that can help wear them down. using a Dremell or a nail file certainly allows for a closer trim

Your best bet is to talk with breeders ,o e of the WA breeders has kids and bred both

Maybe look at the prime 100 Crocidile roll . For us it would be the quality option ,sooner enjoy each day full of joy and quality than struggle each day and creating a depressing mood

Just because there a sighthound doesn’t excuse what they did nor is it normal to do it . Have owned sighthounds and shown sighthounds and they don’t just want to chase anything ,that is not an excuse

I think the bigger issue is who walks them and not being able to hold them if they decide to chase . What will happen depends on what avenue the cat owner takes

You have answered you question. You have more cons than,pros

Has she had vision and hearing checked

Could be a stroke ,vertigo

Could well be but with 3 alternative registered people are getting very confused which is ashame ,a breeder should explain the registery they belong too and what it offers and allows you to do.

I dont think it the end but you need to start accepting how his health issues place him at greater risk and manage it better.Yes I’m blunt but it’s a reality the loss of hearing with a breed that values its guard skills can be a struggle so you need to minimize risk . re assess the pain meds and create his safe zone

Mooreholme pet transport ,Baycity pet transport

I gather there a MDBA member ,they should have openly informed of what registery there with and what it offers

$600 was cheap even back then 600 depending on the vet wouldn’t even cover the cost to hip /elbow score

And the op new it did it the first time so both parties could have addressed this issue ,maybe the OP couldn’t pick the dog up either ,either way this groomer has been honest ,the dog barks ,they could say nothing at all then it would be a post of the groomer never told me my dog barks so it’s seems there in a no win situation. Age means nothing ,any dog savvy person can tell future issues even at that age ,so I see no issue in the groomer suggesting a course of action for the dogs sake surely that is what matters . And yes I’m a groomer and very honest to clients about any issues big or small being noted so the owner is aware and plans/strategy’s considered .