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I didn't either, according to the standard though they also can have a brown mask.

I get that everyone has a preference I guess what I really wanted to know was if people would actually turn down a puppy because it wasn't the colour they preferred but it was the most suitable in every other aspect.

That's what I'm after your "pet" opinion - so you do have preference

I've edied my OP to advise that I'm not talking about show dogs (whilst that's important to me as a breeder and exhibitor - it's not as a pet owner).

Simple poll - I'd like to get a feel from the general population Edited to clarify - not talking show dogs (so mismarks don't come into it).

Oh dear don't be silly!

I and many others, don't feel comfortable desexing puppies prior to leaving for their new homes. There's ample documentation as to why not Sigh - I get so tired of this - in some breeds - especially large breeds - it is not feasible/advisable/responsible to spey/neuter at 8 weeks....for those with breeds where it is safe - great...for those of us who don't have that luxury pls stop implying we are irresponsible for not doing so....

I didn't mean to advocate supplementing calcium, but pasta, lean mince and veggies in equal parts plus adult biscuits is not building up calcium reserves. I once had a nanny goat die of milk fever cause her diet was too low in calcium and have felt guilty about it for 40 years. 'Raw' alone doesn't do it. You need raw that contains bones or other good source of calcium. If the girl is going overboard stealing eggs, there may be a message. If there has been a history of low calcium and it is close to whelping, it's good to have some Troy/Sandoz or equivalent on hand. . . . but veterinarian advice on this is a good idea. I don't have THE answer, but there is a possible concern. In my mind "raw" is bones (wings, carcass, lamb flaps/necks etc). Anyhoo I wasn't having a go at you Sandgrubber, infact I didn't even know you'd suggested supplementing with calcium I just said I'd not do it.

Most people don't supplement with calcium and I'd be reluctant to recommend you do that. if you are feeding a suitable diet (a mix of raw and a good quality dry is perfectly fine) then there shouldn't be a need for supplementing. Do you feed chicken wings, necks etc? Increasing food IMO really is on an individual basis, some bitches may lose a little condition as they progress to the final few weeks and therefore smaller, more frequent meals aid in keeping them in good condition. You will find that it is after whelping you will need to increase amounts generously.

I've just been there and decent spots are hard to come by pretty much everything ring side is gone at most rings!!! (except maybe gundogs) I'd expect that to be the case (some 3 hours after 12 noon) crazy hey! A friend secured our usual spots

Chinese, Maccas, KFC, Subway, Indian, Thai etc. all within 5 minutes down the road

I haven't had a singleton litter (but have had pairs)... If I did have a singleton I would do an elective.

^ this (in bold) They are wild and wilful and IMO never really grow up

...and David has confirmed the same time for set-up this year. NOT BEFORE 12.00 noon on THURSDAY

Around the $150.00 mark

Not a food I'd have recommended. Me either. I would go Royal Canin, eagle pack, holistic select, earthborn holistic or Canidae Me either - I dont' even think anyone mentioned it in this thread? I can recommend Royal Canin

I'd be more concerned about the 1 hour beach walk than I would be about the puppy free excercising himself.

We don't road work prior ot 6 months either PF and ours are generally closer to 9 months before we start.

Put a reminder in your phone (or on your wall calendar - this is what I do)...

Do you? Because the ones I've heard of have been unsuccessful because quite simply the person has paid money for the dog and therefore they own the dog. Honestly I do, at least one of them in my own breed. Same, I think most breeders would

I suggest you do that without being chased for it... The quote below is taken from the NSW Companion Animals Register Change of Owner/Details form: It is the responsibility of the old owner the person selling or giving away the animal to notify the change. Failure to do so may result in a fi ne of up to $880 or up to $5500 for a dangerous or restricted dog.

MEH - sorry but I know of several cases where breeder enforced contract through small claims and rightly so.

RSG

Has someone saved this thread (just in case it goes "poof")? It has several little posts that may aid the breeder should the buyer not hold up their end of the contract.