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Sounds really weird to me. If you go take a digital recorder with you.

Ive been reading into this a fair bit of late, on the Prescribed Breeds Of Dogs from various states SA it says is an offence to give away, sell, or advertise the pure breeds of prescribed breeds of dogs: By law these dogs must be desexed, and wear a collar (as specified by the Dog and Cat Management Board), lead and muzzle when out in public. I would assume dogs can be aquired from interstate and housed in SA as the requirements suggest by the Dog and Cat Management Board. Many would also be x breeds or close relative breeds too, so I doubt they fall under any legislation thank goodness. I dont think they have any informed way of ID either. That seems the kicker in most states now.

Sorry I think i must have read it upside down then I thought people were saying it had to be AKC or it couldnt be imported.

From everything I can find AKC registration does not mean anything to be able to inport a dog? why is that being trotted out? plenty of dogs that dont have any sort of registration are imported. Amstaffcali get everything you can in writing. Best of luck I hope it all works out for you and your dog.

I have noticed that it's usually all about the constitutional rights in the US, its too bad Australia has no bill of rights, I think if we did it would be a lot easier to challenge any bad laws that are made. Power of the people and all that. Oh to be a republic of Australia and not a brittish colony.

Some very good points in that bill it's great, this part really stood out to me I think this would be true in most countries that have the BSL. I know I see more advertisments for them now than I ever did before it came about. I think they were actually quite a rare breed without a very large population back in the mid 90's, now a decade and a half on I think they would be 10 fold in numbers..

Quick question would other breeds such as CAO etc, pass that temperament test? Dog temperaments vary from breed to breed being bred for differing temperamets over many generations, so only docile dogs pass into adoption? not dogs with different breed temperament traits? I guess I am asking are breed temperaments a factor when making the decisions, Rodesian Ridgebacks temperament being aloof to strangers etc as example. Someone looking to adopt / save one, might be looking for a dog with that temperament as that is what the dogs have in the breed temperament standard. But not interested in a RR with the temperament of a more accepting to strangers lap dog breed might have for example.

Admission This was from RSPCA 2004 called Clifford’s long road to recovery Clifford (known affectionately as ‘Cliffy’) has the support of many kind well-wishers who are following his progress after he was dumped from a vehicle onto a roadway at Ramsgate on September 15. He was thin, starving and covered in ulcers, some of which had been crudely hand stitched in a botched-up home sewing job – a cruel and extremely painful exercise. To those well-wishers, we say a very big ‘thank you’. And we particularly thank all those kind and caring people who have taken the time to help with a donation towards Clifford’s veterinary costs. We appreciate all the many ways people show they care. Because of his treatment, ‘Cliffy’ will never grow to his full potential, but we are pleased to report that his weight has now increased from 7.8 kg to 8.8kg and his wounds are starting to heal, although the deep pressure ulcers will obviously take some time to mend. He is enjoying interaction with staff and is undergoing rehabilitation to help heal some of his emotional scars. Clifford shows his joy and appreciation to every caring person he meets. He is very much loved by RSPCA staff and enjoys spending time in the Inspectorate office. He was even ‘blessed’ at this week’s Blessing of the Animals Ceremony at the shelter. We give thanks for the ways that animals like Clifford enrich our lives here at the RSPCA. There is something still missing, however, and that is more important information that will help bring his abusers to justice. The RSPCA Inspectorate is investigating some significant leads, however we still need anyone with information to step forward. With a successful prosecution, we may prevent another animal or even a person, from undergoing a similar ordeal. If you can help with any additional information relating to Clifford’s abandonment please contact the RSPCA on 02 9770 7555. All support is very much appreciated. If you use an internet archive you should be able to find everything written about him newspaper articles websites etc. I could find at least 7 pages from the RSPCA about him. i did not look at newspapers. ....

I am putting together a new first aid kit and looking for some dog friendly pain killers to go in it. I have read that buffered asprin is OK, and have used this for my dog in the past, but panadine or neurofen is not good? does anyone know any emergency type pain meds that can go into a first aid dog kit, apart from buffered asprin? Or is asprin really not good for emergency and so I should scrap it? If theres any vets or nurses that can shed some knowledge on this, it would be greatly appreciated.

What a beautifull puppy, congratulations on getting such a beautifull little puppy little_tails!

Yes I believe some animals are human aggressive due to breed, for dog breeds the Fila Brasilero as one example have what is called "Ojeriza" toward strangers, that lends itself to human aggression out side of it's known family. A few other breeds come to mind who are often talked about aswell. I also believe the way a dog is raised has an impact on aggression, for example dogs unsocialised towards people outside the family may lead to distrustfull even aggressive dispositions, even dogs specifically trained to be distrustfull of strangers would have a higher level of showing aggression toward people.

I understand how people can be emotionally drained or even dissalusioned buy it all, when I was looking through the EDBA forum right back to the beginning there were some very knowledgable people posting who had deep insight into the cogs of the breed specific laws, but it all went silent about a year ago and I think their was a lot of filler topics previous to that for a while. I have spent many months reading through it all as it is a law that I cant work out, it just does not make any sence to me as a law that is able to be governed.

Somehow, I think this section has just become a ghost town, like the EDBA board has. I don't think you will get much, if any discussion by people who have true working knowledge about BSL on this forum anymore. I base my opinion on the closed thread, the webs full of information and FAQ's, I think a link section would be better, and not just links to state laws either.

The same, the mozzies attacked my dog and she has little bald spots all over her atm. usually I light the mortene and citronella candles near where she sleeps, but I didnt the last week or so and she was attacked badly.

My heart goes out to you all who have suffered such great loss. I am so very sorry RIP to all who perished animals and people alike My only hope is, I hope it was quick, and the terror was fleeting.

So this is YOUR rooster? I was wondering who owned this boy Just about! ours was a capon that someone just decided to live till old age, didnt have the heart to take it to the chopping block, it was very tall with very long legs, reminded me a bit of Bigbird from sesame street .

Is there a picture of the dog? I'm curious to see what this bull terrier looks like, Bull terriers are a distinctive breed and dont resemble a Pit Bull at all. It sounds like his council wants to stitch him up one way or another, if they cant get him on having a restricted breed that is not following regulations, they may get him on dangerous dog declaration, the regulations are exactly the same arn't they? I feel sorry for the bloke, I hope they leave him alone now. If all this bSL stuff is only based on appearances, or I would rather say an illusion, as it seems to be, there would be many breed and X breeds that would be confused, what a god damn joke of a law!.

We had a neutered rooster when i was growing up, he was the size of a god damn cassowary! just about, he was nasty too! They grow a lot taller when castrated.

Ewwww lol, I would definatly worm her.

Does anybody know if chigger/harvest mites are abundant in the fraser coast area, miss attilla has all the symptoms of chigger bites but it could just be a grass allergy? I am washing her in triocil, but she still has the red dots all over her belly. oh and happy new year for tomorrow everyone.

Yeah I got 10 stack sunbeam dehydrator too, i use mine all the time drying fruit and making jerky, the jerky recipie is really good!

Barko 22kg for $25.00 = $1.13 per KG calculate recommended daily feed 4 Great barko 1 metric cup = approximately 170g of great barko Toy- up to 5kg = up to 130g /0.75 cup per day small-5-13kg = 130-260g /0.75- 1.5 cups per day medium 13-26kg =260-525g /1.5- 3 cups per day large 26-40kg = 525-700g /3-4 cups per day giant 40kg + = 700 -1050g / 4-6 cups per day Very active dogs may require up to twice the normal amount and lactating bitches two to three times the normal amount.

Thats excellent man! could you do a price check on the dog food brands too? and put it in your post. This should be made a sticky thread IMO Good job

Everywhere man, http://medent.usyd.edu.au/fact/dog%20heartworm.htm

Cross eyed dogs (astigmatism)??? I think the malaseb ear cleaner would be great! mine sometimes gets yeast ears, and its nigh on impossible to clear up quick.