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Actually I was at Rossmore vet clinic with some other rescue dogs that needed a looking over by the vet, and I thought I recognised the cute pup - the lady was really nice but I didn't get her name. These "Caringbah" pups are definitely going to be good sized dogs when they finally finish growing methinks - we are telling prospective new families to expect large dogs when they finish growing... lol! Caleb is going through the leggy stage and having a growth spurt at the moment - all legs and feet... oh... and ears! He is so gawky when he runs... hehe! How often do you get out to Renbury? Any particular time of the day? I'd love to meet you and have a chat... T.

Could it be possible that the prefix was rejected because you breed cats under it? Do they allow breeding of different species (cats and dogs) under the one prefix? T.

I swear there is something in Zeddy's saliva (other than the remnants of the poopies she eats) that has healing properties - Trouble's licks don't work, nor do Pickles'... I think it's the Rotti in her that gives her the healing licks - there is something different about Rotti saliva... T.

Waaahhhhhh! Me WANTS!!!! Me wants SOOOO BAD!!! T.

YAY!! A new home for the new year!! *does happy dance all around the room* Awesome effort from some very special people (especially dogmad and k9angel) - you all deserve a medal, or at least some public recognition for the countless hours you always put in for dogs in need like Ellie. My part was so tiny - all I did was take her to the vet once and then walk her for about 30 mins... you guys completely rock! T.

I think a few of the new owners will be spamming the rescue's facebook page with photo updates... *grin* The family up the street are actually looking at some smaller breed pups I'm also fostering, instead of Caleb who is going to be a pretty big boy and will grow faster than the kids... *grin* ... and you should have seen the father poncing about with the tiny little dog snugging up to him... hehe! Caleb has an appointment with a prospective new family tomorrow morning... wish him luck - they sound really nice! Hey Plan B! I met one of your foster carer's today with the Cattle X pup from Renbury - he's a cutie patootie!! Oh - and is Kyoto growing as fast as our lot?? I swear ours have doubled in height since we picked them up! Caleb can put his head over the top of the playpen when he stands on his hind legs! T.

Mystiqview - even the best bred dog with proclivity for a great temperament would have turned out not so great under the same "upbringing" you describe about your neighbours. When I was growing up we had FTGH mutts we got as pups, and each of them were awesome family dogs. The main difference between my childhood dogs and the dog you describe is the way we brought up ours. Since leaving home, I've had BYB, pet shop, FTGH, and purebred dogs - all were brought up the same, and all were and are great dogs. The myth that pound dogs are there because of them just being "bad dogs" is just that... a myth. In the right home, most dogs do just fine and don't tend to reoffend. There are a number of animals ending up in pounds that are "broken", but most pounds don't offer those up for adoption either - liability law can be a great deterrent to that. However, in the pounds I go to regularly (I'm in rescue), the number of truly "broken" dogs is actually a minority.... "broken" previous owners I can't say... *grin* T.

Katdogs - Zeddy has healing powers in her tongue - all of the wounds of mine she has licked have healed quickly and not scarred... do you want her to come over and give you a kiss? Maybe Jodie or Stevie could kiss you better too? T.

, What defines 'pet quality'? My familie's mutt has achieved highly in both obedience and agility (she only just retired this year age 13). I know of many others who fit her mold. Yes she won't win a show (she can't enter) but is that the only condition? My sister and I have both chosen purebreds (from breeders we know and respect and in Qld i don't think you can run more than one cross in dog sports) but I would take a mutt in a second. Heck some mutt breeders have better ethics than some purebred breeders I know. There will be "good" and "bad" breeders of any type of dog - pure or mutt - that is a given... If you are wanting a specific type of dog with predictable guarantees of how it will develop, looks, size, health status, etc... then you are more likely to get those things with a purebred and pedigreed dog. Then again, the selection of a family pet should never be a spur of the moment thing either - one should do a little bit of research into what you want from that dog, then make an informed "purchase" based on the criteria that matter to you most. If you get a bad vibe from the breeder (ANY breeder, pure or mutt), or their dogs, then don't buy a dog from them - it's pretty simple really. Personally, I don't think that breeding of pets for the general populace should be restricted to only purebred/pedigreed animals - but I do believe that breeding healthy and temperamentally sound animals should be paramount for any breeder of any type of dog. T.

I'd report the wandering kids - and their propensity for trespassing and teasing your dog - to the Police. Make them take your statement in writing and file it. At least then you will have more leeway IF something does happen before you get your new fence up. T.

One Canon USB cable will be on it's way to you tomorrow by Express Post... happy to help... T.

Does the 7D use the same cable as most other Canon cameras do? If so, I have a couple of Canon USB cables that came with my various cameras (3x point and shoot jobbies and a 450D). If they are the same, then I'd happily send you one - I pull the card out and shove it into my card reader instead of using the USB cables anyways. Feel free to PM me if you'd like one of my spare cables, OK? T.

Jack is a very special little soul - and I think dogs can sense that in him and they behave accordingly. Have you noticed that Ellie is a bit like a larger version of Jasmine? Maybe Jack noticed... and that's why he didn't want to leave Ellie behind? dogmad - is there any way that the Homebush vet could call the vet clinic that noticed Ellie's previous vaccination reaction and find out what it was - and possibly try a different formula/brand C3 vaccination instead? Ellie is a big healthy girl, and could quite possibly be just fine with a C3 vaccination of a brand known for little or no side effects. Then again, a titre test may show that she only needs a Parvac shot anyways... Fingers crossed that Ellie has found herself a great forever family of her very own... T.

We only have Caleb available now - Ellie picked herself her very own forever family today... yay!!! We did have someone come to look at Caleb today, but they were first time new dog owners, and not too sure they would be able to manage a fast growing large breed puppy, so we showed them some smaller breed pups that were more suitable in that regard... and they have adopted little Herbie, who is a scruffy little white and tan fellow that will only grow to about ShihTzu size. We have been very lucky with the people coming to meet our "Caringbah 7" - most of them have been experienced dog owners and knew exactly what they were getting into with a large breed pup. Then again, we sort the wheat from the chaff when they phone up... they will only get an appointment to meet the dog in question after that phone interview. T.

Jasper, James, Maddie, Rory, and Dexter have all been adopted - only Caleb and Ellie are still available. T.

Run free and healthy Zedley. T.

There's a whole melting pot full of breeds and their crosses in this little fellow methinks... I think he's probably one of those extremely rare "Cuddle Hounds" myself... and not a bad representation of same... *grin* T.

Is the fawn boy the only one who's managed to get his ears up Frodo's mum? It's become a little less hectic around here today - 5 of the Lab X pups were adopted, as was the scruffy little guy - only have 2 Lab X and 3 fluffies now... so much less poopie around here tonight... *grin* Have you named any of the munchkins yet? ... and I know you are just teasing me with all of those gorgeous pictures of "my" fawn boy... lol! Feel free to keep them coming though - he's too cute for words... although the munchkin in that last photo is running a close second... T.

Speaking from a purely pet loving angle here... I'm probably one of those people who likes a bit of unpredictability in how their "mutt" turns out when grown up. I'm also more likely to want more crossbred dogs as pets during my lifetime. That said, however, I'm also highly likely to make sure that my "mutt" is given the best chance at having decent social skills as an adult via the use of training, and socialising it as a pup. I'm not talking obedience titles, but the ability to take the dog to a busy park and know that it's not going to do anything stupid, and come back immediately when I call it. As for health issues - so far the worst I've had is chronic arthritis manifesting in a 7 year old Rotti, and bone cancer in another 7 year old Rotti - the arthritic dog was managed with great vet care and made it to 11 before she had help to the Bridge. Both Rotti's were purebred from champion lines. So far I've been extremely lucky healthwise with my current "mutts" - a 12 year old Rotti/Pittie cross who looks and acts like she's 5, and a 6 year old Labrador (with possibly Dingo in her "lines") who made the infamous Marley look like a dream dog when she was younger, but can still be taken anywhere and knows how to behave herself in public. My 1 year old "camp dog" rescue girl came to me as a foster pup, and had a brain injury of unknown origin that means she walks funny (has coordination issues when walking) - her health in all other respects is exceptional - she has hit all milestones perfectly except for her gait... All of my dogs get brought up the same - food that maintains their good health, vet care when they need it, basic obedience and social skills instilled, and lots of love - it makes no iota of difference whether they have a pedigree or not. Don't get me wrong - I can see why many people may prefer a purebred dog - and even why some may "aspire" to have one or more in their lives... but I'm not necessarily one of them... and I'm not alone... *grin* T.

Wouldn't most male Samoyeds have testicles visible by about 8 weeks? T.

I have 7 nine week old Lab/GSD/Rotti pups, an 8 week old scruffy looking pup whose mum was Maltese/ShihTzu, and 3 seven week old fluffies whose mum was a Maltese. Mine are all cute - but yours are stunning! *grin* Seriously, if I didn't have 3 large dogs of my own and any number of fosters at any given time, I'd be applying to adopt your fawn boy... he's stolen my heart, and I don't even know him... lol! T.

May Zedley have an easy trip to the Bridge Loraine. Will be thinking of you tomorrow... and knowing that Zedley will be in some wonderful company when he gets to the Bridge, his wait for you will be spent happy and healthy there with all of his soon to be best friends who are also waiting for their beloved humans to cross the Bridge with. Remember that he will always live on in your heart. T.

You must admit that isn't a breed trait though. Sounds like yours is broken ;) Hahaha! Too funny... T.

Oh man!!! I have 11 foster pups here at the moment... but I'm getting really jealous about your chubby little munchkins... I'm falling more in love with the fawn boy each time you post a photo... he is truly stunning! You and Charm are doing an awesome job with them - look how perfect they all are... T.

I had a male Sibe turn up at my door early one morning - same thing, very well mannered and obviously someone's much loved pet. He was chipped, and was reunited with his owners later that morning... Hoping your girl is reunited with her family very soon. T.