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Dogs we had when I was growing up... Nuppy and Goose... don't ever let your little brother name the dog... T.

For what it's worth, our rescue has a Skye cross in care at the moment... anyone interested in adopting him? He's a really sweet chap, gets on with others nicely, and loves cuddle time... T.

Fable Merlin Rafferty Titus Virgil Xavier T.

I think you may be right there Frodo's Mum... *grin* T.

I named one of my Rotti boys "Rastus Watermelon" - and one of my friends named their Rotti boy "Xoanon Clay" or just Clay for short... his full name was Dixiefoord Xoanon Clay - sounds cool, yes? Here's a great one for a mutt... "Heinz"... *giggle* I named a rescue pup "Tarquin" recently... and his new owners loved it! T.

I read the original response juice - and there's no way you could get reported for it... certainly not by me anyways... *grin* But like I said before - please go back and reread my posts in their full context - you may see what I was actually saying rather than what you wanted to read into them... T.

Only some rescue DOLers whinge about pedigree breeders taking back dogs they have bred... same as there are a lot of rescues that can't or won't take back dogs they have rehomed also. Nothing is ever completely black and white when it comes to that particular issue... Rescue aren't saying that "a dog can go anywhere and to anyone" - we choose the homes of our charges with careful consideration of what is best for the individual dog. That said, reputable rescue don't tend to generalise about a specific breed (or mix) either - each individual dog is assessed and rehomed on it's own particular merits. Saying that all Skyes are going to always have exactly the same temperament and should only be handled by Skye "people" is a bit silly IMHO... *grin* That would be like me saying all Maltese are nasty little things that will bite without provocation, and should only ever be homed or rehomed by experienced Maltese "people"... which obviously isn't the case, right? Seriously, the Maltese and their crosses I've come across in pounds couldn't be anything more different from some of the nasty little well loved and doted on ankle biters I've had the misfortune to meet out in public - maybe they end up in the pound because their "nasty" is broken? *giggle* As for railing against the EOI system BP have in place - it is there because it is the fairest way of doing it in that environment for all interested parties. I think you'll find that most pounds work to the same system. The breed specialists weren't quick enough in this case for whatever reasons, and the pound is definitely not going to tell a prospective new owner they can't have the dog they chose because some faceles breed specialists insist that they are the only people "qualified" to rehome this dog. I think you all may just have to suck it up this time and remember the lesson for any future time a dog of your breed is stuck in a pound. T.

Thanks lillypilly... that's awesome news! T.

There are many dogs in pounds all over the country (of full or mixed heritage) who may not suit everybody. Just because this particular dog is of a specific and identifiable breed, who are we to decide - without any evidence to the contrary may I add - that the people wanting this dog and placed their name on him first are any less capable of giving him a great forever home? Unfortunately, none of the people involved from this side got it together enough to place their name on him first - and by the rules of this particular pound, he will be offered to the first EOI holder. It is a reasonably fair system for all when you look at the overall picture... T.

OK - that is a bit below the belt Sheridan... I'll take most forms of criticism, but comparing/associating my comments regarding this particular issue to PR is a bit rich. All I said was that there is a possibility that the people with the first EOI on this particular dog MAY just be a good home for him. If you wish to read into my statements things that just aren't there, then maybe you need to reread what I've posted in this thread before slinging accusations about. Same goes for anyone else throwing accusations about (thanks juice) without thinking about what has actually been said. T.

And you've had how many rare breeds? Does it matter? What's with the theory that a general member of the public who adopts a dog from the pound can't be a kind and decent pet owner? Just because the dog in question is a relatively rare breed, doesn't mean that the first person on the list to adopt it is less likely to give it a good home. T. It does to me. To those guardians of rare breeds it is of vital importance where one of their number ends up rather than thinking that as long as a dog has a home that's okay rather than having the right home for that breed. You think someone in rescue would care about that but your :D would indicate you just don't give a shit or just don't have any understanding of what it's like to have one of the rare breeds. All I'm saying is that the person or persons who do end up adopting this particular dog may very well be a great home for him... who are we to decide that they aren't or can't possibly be? T.

And you've had how many rare breeds? Does it matter? What's with the theory that a general member of the public who adopts a dog from the pound can't be a kind and decent pet owner? Just because the dog in question is a relatively rare breed, doesn't mean that the first person on the list to adopt it is less likely to give it a good home. T.

All bar 2 pups have new homes huntrox... Samuel and Leroy from Daisy Boo's litter are still waiting... T.

I don't have any recommendations for you piperspal, but am sending you and Tonka my bestest get well vibes... T.

It may also turn out that whoever has their EOI in first may be a great home for the dog... stranger things have happened... *grin* T.

Ummm... Katdogs... do you remember my nickname for my Trouble when she was a pup? Chubba-lubba-dubba-trubba-bubba... and she still answers to Chubbalubs... and Chubble... lol! There's hope for Master Samuel Lard Arse Esq yet... hahahahaha! T.

My fave... he's definitely a VERY handsome boy, isn't he? T.

"Ooops - it just slipped out... honest!" T.

Some pounds are "better" than others... for wont of a better way of saying it... Some of the pounds I've had to visit in the course of my duties as a volunteer for rescue have been awesome - the staff really show how much they care for each and every dog in their care, and try to make their stay less of a trauma. Some pounds though - the staff can appear to have shut down emotionally, and it reflects on the animals in their care. I think it comes down to the overall ethic employed by the entire organisation - from the management down. If there is pathos at the top, then it trickles down to all lower levels of staff. I can vouch for the fact that the staff on the ground certainly aren't turning up for the great sums of money they are being paid... it's a pittance when you look at what they have to deal/cope with and get done in a working day... Michelleva - don't be put off by your not so wonderful experience with this particular pound - there are lots of great ones too. T.

I'll just repeat my qualifying statement with regards to the training of my own pet dogs... That said, my dogs aren't "perfect", and neither am I - but I truly value the bond that I have with each of them. They are all different and want different types of attention when they do what I've asked of them - so I accommodate that for each individual dog. ... which means that I, like many other pet owners, aren't training for agility or obedience trials - but I do aim for an excellent recall when out in public places. T.

My understanding is that the first person with an EOI and the full adoption fee for the dog will get said dog... Rescue pays less than the full adoption fee, so are placed behind those who do have the full fee. Hopefully the breeder EOI was placed for the full adoption fee... T.

Good on you Domandal... you are doing all the right things in response to the incident you had with Layla. Much kudos to you for that... T.

Me thinks that name suits him... lol! If Lara's boobies have as much milk in them as my Lab girl's did when she was feeding her 9 babies - then Master Lard Arse certainly wouldn't be going hungry, that's for sure! My girl's boobies would have put Dolly Parton to shame... but having 4 times as many! T.

Check chains can be bought in any pet supply store - they are not illegal. I think you need to find specialist providers to get prong collars. Check chains are only "banned" at training clubs due to pressure from groups who advocate that they are "cruel". T.

No probs Tapua - I'll make sure Katdogs has one for Sammy's trip home... *grin* T.