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All your pictures are great. I love the balloons and those ACD pups are cute!! I am intrigued by the cheese on a stick....

Lovely photos!!!! Love your greyhounds' collars too!

Great photos!

http://purplepei.deviantart.com/ Love your drawings, Altheau!

Apparently I thought so so much I had to say it twice...

Aw Zero is gorgeous

anniek, I really like the first two and the different colours on the water. and YAY Airedales!

woohoo Congrats!

So sorry for your loss

I wasnt sure whether they were the right people to contact as I have been told they only deal with Urgent Rescues. I think if we can find them a home it is best as we still have some time before it becomes urgent. When you posted previously she said to contact her if you ended up having to rehome them so I think it may be worth a try.

Have you tried contacting Shar Pei Rescue again?

That definitely sounds like my cats and Hamish! I love these threads!

That is so cute!

Aww Diesel is so gorgeous!

There is Aireridge and Belairedales on the DOL pages. I don't know anything about them though.

1. What is my relationship with the breed? (ie breeder, first time owner etc) First time owner. Years ago I had worked at a kennel that bred Airedales and I fell in love with them. 2. Where and why was the breed first developed? The breed was developed in England to hunt 3. How common is it in Australia? Not overly common though there seem to be a few around. 4. What is the average lifespan? About 14 years 5. What is the general temperament/personality? They are very excitable and energetic. Very intelligent, able to pick things up very quickly. Hamish loves meeting new people and animals. Cheeky! Likes pushing boundaries. One day I had very cleverly managed to lock myself out of the house. I was late for work and very flustered so as I was leaving Hamish pushed past me and ran out into the carport. He had loads of fun as I chased him around my car trying to catch him. He didn’t escape with the intention of running away, he just thought it would be fun to give me a hard time or maybe he was trying to cheer me up . The vet has made a few comments about “there not being much going on upstairs”, but he is actually very intelligent, they just like to play by their own rules. 6. How much daily exercise is needed for the average adult? With adults I think they would take as much exercise as you can give. A good walk once or twice a day would be good. We only walk Hamish once a day, but he spends a lot of time chasing his Shar Pei sister around the yard and vice versa. Until they are 16 months you need watch how much excercise you give so too much pressure isn't put on their growing bones. 7. Is it a breed that a first time dog owner could easily cope with? Not really. He was the first dog I raised and I must admit it was very trying at times and we had to get the asistance of a behavourist. He has turned out pretty good though. They are a dominant breed and you can't let them be boss. 8. Can solo dogs of this breed easily occupy themselves for long periods? No. He was originally an only dog and suffered separation anxiety, chewing everything in sight. Since we have gotten Yuna that has disappeared and he is more content at home alone with her. 9. How much grooming is required? If they are a pet then they need to be clipped two or three times a year. Their coat needs to be stripped if you are going to show. Their furnishings need to be brushed regularly to avoid knots. It is pretty annoying in spring and summer when flower buds are falling from the trees. They and burrs end up in leg hair. They are a leaf magnet! 10. Is it too boisterous for very small children or for infirm people (unless the dog is well trained)? I think so. They are very excitable and can very easily knock a small child over. 11. Are there any common hereditary problems a puppy buyer should be aware of? Hip dysplasia. I have also heard that they can develop thyroid problems. Also, as they have a deep chest you need to be careful to avoid bloat. 12. When buying a puppy, what are the things you should ask of the breeder? (eg what health tests have been done (if applicable) and what is an acceptable result to those tests so the buyer has an idea of what the result should be) If the parents have had hip scores. Meeting the parents would also be good in order to make sure they have pleasant temperments.

What do you mean about the lizards being casts?

How horrible and sad

I am so far behind. There are so many cool photos. Love the jelly beans and the erasers. The penguin is awesome! I was playing around with the camera when I was taking the Christmas ornaments down yesterday.

I have only had the one Airedale so I am by no means an expert. But when he was little I did both the yelping and the growling "Ah ah" (as the yelping didn't seem to be working). I'd also give him a chew toy when he started biting to bite instead. It took a while but he evenutally got out of it. I used to have a terrible time with him jumping up on me when I would come home from work. When I came home I would totally ignore him until I was settled and changed and ready to pay him attention. (this was suggested by a behaviourist). It took nearly a year but now he no longer jumps on me when I come home. This was between one and two years so I don't think that it is too late for the jumping. Unfortuantely he still jumps up on everyone else though because they encourage him (despite telling them to ignore him when they first see him and acknowledge us first) so it would help if you could get everyone to be consistent. I think it just takes time...or my boy is just "special". They do need definate leadership and with mine, it doesn't matter how you scold him or how you angry you are, he thinks he has done the greatest thing in the world. From what I've read they do not learn well from negative or physical punishment/training. Hope that helps some.

Very nice Ripley. Not boring at all. RottnBullies, I keep meaning to comment on what a gorgeous pup you have. She has such pretty eyes. Love the mouse in the teacup. there is some very creative stuff here!

Great pictures! Sirius is soo cute

Thanks I'd like to know what kind it is if anyone has an idea?

Found another one. Not sure if he was tired or sad to be leaving the beach