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Ask the breeder they are the ones that now what suits there breed the best . There diet chart should cover the ages . Give them the first call & discuss what they think & what will/won't work. Raw doesn't suit every dog no matter how much you wish to feed it & not all meats are ideal for some breeds so do your homework first .

And understanding dog laws & rules & a how children should interact with dogs. Have the fun stuff but have the educational stuff there too . Carrying poo bags.picking up,off leash park rules & do this in a friendly but as a dog owner these are things you must now . I would be more inclined to avoid the jumpy castles & make stalls family friendly so all members can learn ,good ownership can start very early on . Obedience demos are always great but there often adults only doing the stuff ask clubs if they now of kids locally who are trialling so that kids are involved & see people there own age doing things .

Chloe08 i would say a Goldie could be more laid back than a Std Poodle BUT like i mentioned before it then comes down to the other traits of having to live with it. There are breeds which are active & switch off & breeds that active & harder to live with & above all you have to actually want to live with the breed you pick . Personally from a boarding kennel owner point of view & being a gundog lover i find many Goldies to be to soft & needy . We board alot of Labs varying from delightful to i don't now how they live with them ,this comes down to right pup & training of course but some Labs you couldn't pay me to live with especially as they enjoy swimming in the water bowls all the time . Whilst many people will say there ideal & fit the biddable box etc etc it doesn't mean there easy to live with .I guess many people fell because there claim to fame is being a Guide dogs it doesn't mean they all come out of the same mould . I help show Labs & there well trained dogs with respect but even within the batch i show there are those that give all they can to work & those that are so lazy its frustrating . So keeping in mind what you wish to do with your dog of the retrievers i would go Flat Coat but i do find Goldies & flatties to be barkers but i find Rough Collies to be worse but i will say my view on this is based on a selfish obedience competitors who find it funny for the RC to bark non stop at trials As you live in Vic there are some big shows coming up,for example from the Gundog point of view the Gundog club champ show in Nov gets dogs Aussie wide & alot of variation & would be a great place to see the many breeds there ,The Melb cup cluster shows are also on the Mon & cup Tuesday & again has massive all breeds numbers & will have every breed you can imagine over those 2 days if your not in a rush . Have you considered a Brittany Spaniel ??

You say you want 2 are look looking at same sex?? What will be your plan with a male/female & in season?? If you buy 2 would they be your breeding pair & when you breed are you planning to keep to breed on with? What are you council restrictions on numbers & breeding permits?? These are all things you need to work with first as well. I would suggest you forgot about breeding as such until you have actually ventured into the world of truly understanding the breed . Being around them & then understanding then enough to breed sound dogs for the betterment is very different. I have been involved with my heart breeds for over 20 yrs now & yet to breed them because there are already awesome breeders out there doing an amazing job & i support them by owning & showing there efforts & when i do decide to breed them i will have a wealth of knowledge to support me. Join the Bulldog club in your state ,go & attend shows & understand the breed standard back to front & inside out & the only way to do this is to see dogs regularly & have good mentors that will tell you what makes each dog good & what its faults are & what lines to avoid ,embrace . A BB will tell you about the 24 hr commitment with raising a litter for the first few weeks learn all about the bad side espicailly if you have kids & want them involved they also need to understand the things that can go wrong including losing there pet whilst whelping . We get emails weekly from people saying we want a litter so the kids can experience pups but often no one has considered the worse case scenario on kids aswell if it goes wrong .Puppy raising isn't always that joyful experience people think * many foret that your social life goes out the window when pups are on the ground . So my suggestion is after hearing about all the what can go wrong & you still feel you wish to head down the path do so with good mentors & make sure you do do right by the breed.As you would be aware they are on a special list in the UK which has been a nightmare for the breed & breeders here are very careful to avoid the same path & sadly BB are one of the worst breed for scammers & people breeding them due to the high prices they can fetch & the breed then suffers .

The first to realize is there are already plenty of good breeders out there breeding for the betterment of the breed so you need to decide what will make you better than them. When we registered our prefix we had shown our dogs for many years before breeding was even considered infact it was the last thought on our mind as there was so much to learn & we wanted to learn all about our breed.line & so much more before we even considered bringing pups into the world Do you plan to just breed them or show aswell? Breeding isn't a hobby its a serious commitment that comes with many ups & downs & understanding all the legal aspects that come with selling pups. Breeders are very careful & i would imagine the good Bulldog breeders are even more careful due to the fact so many people want to breed them "just Because" .It doesn't do the breed any favours just having litters & people buying pups expect more than just a prefix especially in the world of Bulldogs . It isn't about starting somewhere as such ,when a breeder sells you a main registered pup they also have expectations & being a breeder has many responsibilities & that is something you will learn,not every pup should be breed from .Good ethical breeders already now the hardship in this breed & fully understand what they need to do to head forward but like every breed the bad eggs give the breed a bad rap so breeders take care with what they sell & what people want to do with there pups

I can honestly say we have never had anyone says this ,the only time the word shows comes up is when they say they just want a family desexed pet . The biggest issue we have have is how impatient puppy buyers are becoming & them expecting breeders to have pups all the time ready just for them . We find educating people to buy the right pup for life is often the hardest concept to get through

The photo's really don't show anything but a Black/Tan can be poorly marked . Generally the poorly mark/rich colour B/T have a brighter marking around there anus . As the standard goes if a B/T then yes her markings would be a fault in what the standard asks for but it can still be a legit B/T . It simply would mean the colour is there in the lines . Just like some tri colours you will get faint tan points as its there in the lines just not strong enough in breeding for that colour

Many of the Newf people i now will use hand towels & sew/attach a neck cord

Cavs are sporting spaniels breed for hunting ,they have drive like any breeds does . Each dog is an individual anyway so there is no guarantee a blanket method of training will work even within a breed. I don't now of any dog that wouldn't work for food or attention ,attention is part of training anyway is just a case of the method you use & have savvy you are in reading your dog ,even working dogs want to be loved

People pack/unpack in stages ,walking dog & gear at the same time isn't what we generally do & keep in mind the more crap you take then packing the car can become an issue if set items need to go in first. Also keep in mind pushing gear on a cross country terrain isn't easy especially with a dog in tow & maneuvering around peoples stuff & controlling the dog . It comes down to how much money you want to spend ,i use the fold up trolleys for crates & the ezy ups also fit on them ,i find them great for all grounds & easy to pack away. I also have show trolleys but there not cheap & some aren't designed for alot of gear to go in & push.

Some locals in our area have had issues with morons bringing Pitbulls in to attack live stock so they have brought in shooters. I would alert neighbours & council,you not accusing anyone of anything as you have no idea who or what did it but a warning of be aware goes along way . Whether it be a sick human who thoughtt it was funny or dog issue

There can be many causes & i would certainly be looking at what you feed & that includes all treats,chews,bones & anything else it gets . As dog age some just can't handle some foods anymore . I also have dogs that when they have pulled muscles or are sore they get the runs so i head off to my bowen person . Add pumpkin to the diet the best to assist in firming stools far better than rice .

Common sense . You can read many things about puppy raising but you don't need a degree to do it many stuff out there these days makes things so much harder when it shouldn't be. Ask your breeder what the pup isbeing feed so you can get food now. Agree with checking the shed & make sure the pen is high enough that pup can't get over . Don't spoil pup because its cute,that cute pup will grow very quickly & what was fun at 12 weeks won't be at 6.12 months so consider anything that you encourage & what the consequences may be down the track because untraining bad habits is hard work & that is where many people fail . Both discuss your guidelines & stick to it,All members must be on the same page to ensure pup learns quickly without confusion .a pup won't love you more because you allow it to get away with murder . Teaching off is very easy that happens in your general daily activities from day 1 ,Boxers are out there & you can't take away that Boxer way but you body language & what you encourage & accept will make or break it. My large breed puppies are always allowed to have "there time" to be what they are but they also learn very quickly about time out & calm that also includes guests & how they approach your dogs.Many just want to kiss & cuddle & razz up the pup but from day 1 they will learn this correct because everyone does it & the pup gets rewarded for it ,Like you say you rellies 40 kg Boxer isn't fun so just consider what it does & what annoys you the most & .

I think people forget the OP first dog a Cavie is a hunting breed & a true sporting spaniel so if your going to suggest breeds due to hunting history the Cavie is a no no & yes i have seen plenty of cavies with good sporting traits & hunt well . My first question would be how much exposure has your Cavie had to big dogs & how does it interact with them.Does it enjoy the rough & tumble or prefer a more laid back playmate . Something to keep in mind if your plan is to have the 2 dogs live happily together. I agree with others the 2 breeds you have selected are like chalk & cheese to live with so maybe list the pros/cons of the 2 breeds that make you want to own them . Going to a dogshow would be a good start aswell not only will you see the breeds in public it will also make you decide what you prefer or maybe see other breeds you never considered .

You maybe need to ask once the show has started & people can tell you from the Cat if any are entered whether they turn up is another thing >Royals aren't at the top of the list for dogshow people to attend especially with giant breeds

Cavies make great pets but they can snore,the shed like crazy & need regular brushing ,If these things aren't an issue then they can certainly be on the good pet list . We board & groom many Cavoodles & whilst most have lovely natures there coats are your worst nightmare .The temps can be one or the other so its important to understand both breeds & basically figure out what you can get in the middle,They often have bad mouths because of the cross in jaw structure & this can cause issues & expense . Are there any other breeds you have considered

But who says it truly was DA ?? Mals approaching other dogs do it in a manner that to others may seem aggressive so really without knowing the facts i wouldn't be quick to judge . They may have been more worried about your dog approaching them with no owner i now i get peeved when dogs wonder up to mine & take protective action I have a dog here who is very social but is full on when approached & as such i take great care ,his play method alone could hurt a dog or create an issue & people presume the worse. There dog was onlead your dog wasn't turn the tables ^ these people may have experienced an issue with an offleash dog

For me if i have a pup that in my opinion wishes to sit more than stand i am straight off to my bowen lady to get them checked.My theory is a sore pup will not stand & no amount of practice will make it happen so all my pups get checked to ensure there isn't something sore & making them want to sit more. If there not sore then great but with my larger breed pups i tend to not worry alot as often there body is not ready to support all that weight so its got to be made fun with a little help . All mine get table stacked from pups to adults,i find it easier on my back & they learn quicker & i have no issues with them following through in the ring & yes i will table my large breed babies till 4 months

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I have never used the stackers & personally have no desire i have seen more issues created than good but it is each to there own . Baiting to high is generally the first major issue & no amount of training will make it work if you do this wrong. Alot depends if the pup is sitting more in general or just at these times after all its alot of puppy to keep upright. How is pup on the stack .does pup stack well or try to sit ?

We would not groom a dog without any consent no matter how logical it may seem to do it

Will ask the obvious question first has dog been taught to sit ?? Also she is a pup so sometimes they need assistance & you need to make it more fun * note allow them to get board & sit . Also if your holding the bait to high they will sit ona free stand because its more comfy

Phone your breeder & have a chat with them ,agree that constant lameness even if mild is an issue,it may be nothing major at all & something very simple to solve or warnings signs for something major but it needs addressing as muscle wastage can set in . If your breeder is a good one they should be able to give so feedback & maybe suggest a vet who is excellent in lameness issues as some vets are very clueless in this area