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so some agro dog owners might be dumb, but are they so dumb not to know that registering a dog means that they have claimed ownership on it the second they sign on the dotted line. lol.get a fine for 'non' ownership my arse. thats like finding a stray and claimin Dotty down the road fed it a cookie, it sept on her porch so it must be hers. Fine her some money great land of babylon . Can one even be fined without being first being convicted? If its paid then your guilty you admitted it, but if not it should be proved you own it or not somehow. Would they even give a sht lol, the price of a brand spankin new 50 buck mutt is a lot cheaper the fine. Again they grabbed the shitty end of the pole and danced with it..

sick sick sick.

How can they even read a Dol profile without being a member?

lol, i bet theres group huddles too. I went to one and it was bizarre like a gang turf lol.

The other thing I like about NSW is the lifetime rego, thats brilliant.

yeah probably catching mange would be the biggest worry.

what is the poison? can dogs build up a tollerence to them like say people build up tolerence to alcohol which is a poison.

He may have inhaled some bad compost.

I read some book on gengis khan and 1000 mastiffs. So mastiffs, don't know what sort they would have been probably a mish mash of all and sundry bandogge type mastiffs. No I did not have one, though he/she would have been good to drag me around the place, it would have been great childish fun.

Mine has some skin problems from time to time, apart from that no other issues. She was known as a leatherback when I got her. Thats how bad she was with mange.

I thought there were like 4-5 different levels in it, and it was mainly about obediance training and tracking with bite work being the higest level in the obediece training? It must just be the name they dont like? It seems like a good dog sport for the right dogs. So only Aussie titles are allowed now?

There was a puli at the beach the other day. Not a local that I am aware of..

Happy Birthday Gorgeous old Dog!

No to both.

Yep most the notices for heelers and kelpies I see they are advertised at 6 weeks. Is there an actual rule about agees to be released? I think I read somewhere petshops and people in the KC arnt to release below 8 wks but havnt read anything about anything else.

Sounds great! I hope it does well.

Saying dogs came from wolves is like saying man has come from apes, unfortunatly theres a little thing called the "missing link" that is, well, despite everything, still missing and will remain so because its a myth. Man was his own species that evolved into the supreme "naked ape" by use of naturally occuring hallucinagens which opened our conscioness and self awarenes to a level not seen by any other animal. I think dogs were around before the missing link of man not that there was one, becase they have evolved to be better adapted to nature without the use of creative thinking and thumbs that man could ever dream of. And not through human intervention either if anything human intervention has streamlined natural dogs into mans use. Sure dogs and wolves had a root at some point in time, still do probably and have little bastards that become something else. But untill a wolf/dog "missing link" is found, just like an ape/man link is found I say BS. Cool find though

Aussies it seems are so problem free, we have to create them to feel self important and give us something to do..

Next time frufru say you dont believe them, and that they should go get the paperwork to prove it to you so you can see for yourself, by the time they run around getting managers and stuff you'd be in and out lol. Saves a pimply kid or someone whose supposed to be retired breathing down your neck.

I know, not many qld councils have banned them at all, they are a regulated dog as the state says. Well they certainly arnt banned in my council. Most the prohibition places are in the arse end of te SEQ section. SEQ is not Qld lol. They like to think it though LMAO.

The things dogs eat! mine tries to eat my toenails!

Breed specific legislation continues to be a method that legislators choose to control the perceived problems of dangerous or vicious dogs in their communities. Dogs rights groups often speak out against this type of legislation, saying it's unfair to target specific breeds or types of dogs, and that breed identification is too difficult. There is no genetic test to determine a breed of dog, and dogs are so diverse, it's really hard to tell by looking at them what breed they are. At least it was until now. A new test has been developed and is being promoted by P.I.T.A (People Interested in Terrorist Agendas for Pain in the Ass Dogs) . Our anonymous tipster for this organization gave us the complete test,which is outlined below. According to our source, this is the most accurate method known, and is nearly fool-proof for determining if a dog has any pit-bull blood in them. Test 1- Keep the suspected pit bull dogs in another room of your average home. Wait until they are asleep. The evaluator, in the formal living room of the home, will take an expensive, small-sized throw pillow from the sofa, and toss it into the middle of the floor. Within two minutes, a pit bull type dog will appear, and will circle and mash the pillow with its feet. Grunting noises of satisfaction in making the pillow just so may occur the more full-blooded the dog is. The dog will then lie down on the pillow, trying to make itself as small as possible, so that it fits as much of its body on the pillow as possible. A snort or whiffle of contentment is a definite sign that it's a bull breed you are dealing with. Test 2- Confine the suspected pit bull dogs in another room. This test will take place in the master bedroom of an average home. You need a queen or king sized bed, immaculately made up. Place a small, fresh out of the dryer personal garment, such as a sock or underwear on the edge of a corner of the bed. Within two minutes a bull breed will show up, jump up on the bed and lay down on the item. Test 3- This test takes place in the bathroom of an average home. The evaluator will enter the bathroom, closing the door firmly but not completely. As soon as the evaluator sits down on the john, a bull breed will smoosh the door open with their face and come on in. They will stare at you pointedly as you go about your business. Some will lurk behind the door, with one eyeball staring at you in a disconcerting way (assuming the evaluator is shy). Test 4- The evaluator will sit on a sofa or chair. The suspected pit bull will be placed across the room. The evaluator will hold their hand, all fingers facing forward, palm down, and reach out toward the dog. As they reach, they will rotate their hand about 30 degrees from left to right (like the queens wave, only facing the ground). A proper bull breed will immediately understand that this is the universal, non-verbal signal for petting, and will proceed to cross the room, and place their big, fat head under your hand. Grinning by the dog or evaluator is optional. Leaning on the evaluator or trying to ooze into their lap is a sure sign that it's a bull breed. Test 5- The evaluator will allow the dog to lick his or her face. If the dog tries to lick the inside of your eyeball, ear, or nostril, it's a bull breed. Test 6- This test will take place in a spacious area. The evaluator will wait until the suspected bull breed is lounging comfortably on a sofa or bed, and appears disinterested in the evaluator. The evaluator will casually sit on the floor, and begin to either do excercise type stretches or attempt to use their 'Ab- Roller". A true bull breed will ooze off the sofa, and come and stand on your hair, or stick their very cold nose into your eye, or lay down on you, thus negating the exercise you were going to do, in favor of petting the dog. Remember, this test has been developed to allow law enforcement and the justice system to fairly and accurately determine which dogs should be unfairly punished for being the breed that they are. This six step test is an ideal way to address these issues in your community- be sure to ask for it! god that made me laugh :D

Excellent!

C & P'd, sometimes links become dead ends. Latest News -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Home About Us Latest News Media Release - American Staffordshire Terriers 1 August 2010 Dogs Media Release Future of American Staffordshire Terriers Dogs no longer in doubt. After an intensive campaign by Dogs Queensland, the Queensland Government Minister, the Honourable Desley Boyle acted to end the uncertainty in identification of the American Staffordshire Terrier to the enormous relief of dog owners and breeders throughout Australia. In March this year (2010), the Supreme Court of Queensland handed down a ruling in the application brought by Ms. Kylie Chivers in respect to her dog “Tango” against the Gold Coast City Council (GCCC). Honourable Justice Martin decided that her American Staffordshire terrier was in fact an American Pit Bull Terrier Dog (Supreme Court of Queensland (Brisbane) BS 6396 of 2007 Chivers-v-Gold Coast City Council). There are more than 200 internationally recognised breeds of pure bred, pedigreed dogs owned and bred by Dogs Queensland members and these dogs have many generations of recorded registered pedigree data. American Staffordshire Terriers (often called AmStaffs) are a recognised breed and these dogs are bred specifically with the purpose of improving breed type and temperament. American Staffordshire Terriers are now far removed from what the community considers to be the typical “Pit Bull”. In 1991, the Australian Government decided to restrict the importation of American Pit Bull Terriers (along with 4 other identified dog breeds) into this country. This decision has been the subject of much criticism by dog enthusiasts over many years because it is generally believed by the majority of knowledgeable dog authorities that specific breeds should not be banned but the actions by a small number of aggressive dogs should be penalised. Indeed, aggressive dogs are typically the result of poor training and socialisation brought about by owners not understanding and accepting their responsibilities. BAN THE DEED AND NOT THE BREED All Queensland Local Authorities have banned the keeping of American Pit Bull Terriers (and Pit Bull terrier types) since 1991 and following the Honourable Justice Martin’s decision, the Gold Coast City Council are now refusing to register AmStaffs. Clearly the GCCC are interpreting the Supreme Court decision so that AmStaffs are now a prohibited breed, even though legally it may be argued that this is not the case. American Staffordshire Terriers are a distinct and separate breed which, whilst originating from a similar genetic background, were developed with an entirely different purpose to that of the American Pit Bull Terrier. That purpose was to produce a well socialised physically sound dog suitable to urban living. Dogs Queensland Government & Agency Liaison Officer, Mark Sheppard said that “our responsible Dogs Queensland members / breeders have worked tirelessly over many years to achieve this purpose working at all times within a clearly defined breed standard”. This unexpected Supreme Court decision seems to be contrary to all of the anecdotal evidence of our members / breeders and this may be supported by the scientific evidence of Genetic Technologies Ltd (a well respected and highly regarded Human and Forensic and Animal Genetics & Diagnostics firm). Whilst it remains to be proven, Genetic Technologies Ltd are confident and maintain that genetic testing will “accurately identify significant numbers of breeds based on breed specific signatures.The American Staffordshire Terrier has shown to have its own unique breed signature”. In early April 2010, the President of Dogs Queensland, Barry Vickers, along with the Government & Agency Liaison Officer Mark Sheppard, met with representatives from the Department of Infrastructure and Planning (Local Government & Special Delivery Group) to discuss the possible ramifications of this Supreme Court decision and what effect, if any it may have on our responsible members. In particular, they discussed the implications that any future management strategy could have on the estimated 1,500 pedigreed registered American Staffordshire Terriers in Queensland and the possible risk of a “domino effect” across all of the estimated 8,000 registered AmStaffs Australia wide. Extensive consultation in the nearly four months since the Supreme Court decision has occurred between Dogs Queensland, who were fully supported by American Staffordshire Terrier Club of Queensland and their President, Melissa Greenall and the Queensland Government. Dogs Queensland President, Barry Vickers congratulates the Honourable Minister Desley Boyle (Minister for Local Government and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships) and her staff for their decision to recognise the American Staffordshire Terriers (AmStaff) as a breed in its own right. The Honourable Minister Desley Boyle, acting responsibly and in consultation with Dogs Queensland, has announced that she will amend the Queensland Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 by acknowledging that American Staffordshire Terriers are not classified as “restricted dogs”. This good decision was achieved in a consultative partnership between the Queensland State Government and Dogs Queensland, thereby allowing American Staffordshire Terriers to be recognised in this State as they are internationally. Dogs Queensland President, Barry Vickers said that Queensland State Minister Desley Boyle has shown great wisdom and demonstrated good governance by acting so responsibly by seeking to correct this anomaly. Click Here to be taken directly to the Minister's Media Release. Issued by Rob Harrison, Secretary / General Manager