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Blue Staffords are as rare as rocks nowadays - every BYB out for a buck is breeding for them... grrr! You could check out the breeder listings here at DOL for any breeders in SA... Try this link... http://www.dogzonline.com.au/breeds/puppies/staffordshire-bull-terrier.asp?state=SA&Submit=Go T.

A well bred pure SBT is a wonder to behold - both in looks AND temperament. You won't see many well bred SBT's in pounds - they are definitely "keepers"... *grin* T.

So do I Mr Katdogs is pretty amazing too, even if he is a sook. I'll second BOTH sentiments there! Not only are both gentlemen completely wonderful... they are both not hard on the eyes either... *grin* T.

I'm the only human at my house - but my 3 permanent furkids help me with the fosters way more than they are ever given credit for. Zeddy plays Mumma Dog - teaching the littlies their limits socially... Trouble teaches them to live each moment like it's their last - zoomies is a big fave around here! Pickles teaches them that even dogs with disabilities can play and be part of the pack. I just feed them and clean up the messes really... *grin*... well - there is "couch cuddles" - a VERY important lesson for any dog... hehe! T.

Facebook is the root of all evil IMHO... *sigh* T.

I have most of them in little containers, and a few of my fosters' teeth are on my computer desk... T.

I am so glad I'm not the only one who has puppy teeth from previous dogs... I still have puppy teeth from my first ever dog, and plenty from many of the others who have passed through here over the years. T.

I've had pups literally knock themselves silly on furniture when playing like loons - and I mean staggering and dazed here! All you can really do is watch and wait... and you are probably going to notice something abnormal a lot faster than a vet who doesn't know your dog very well. T.

I don't think your girl pup is Ellie Flaves - no white on this Ellie's chest... could have been another littermate though by the looks of them... doesn't she look like she's had all of her Christmases come at once? She's home now methinks. T.

Try sending a message to k9angel here on DOL - she usually has lovely huskies in rescue. She is in Sydney, but she's also great for a chat about the breed and whether you should look at a male or female to fit into your current pack... T.

Had an email enquiry about Caleb yesterday - hopefully they will call and come meet him today... He really is the nicest boy - and so laid back - he spent a while on my lap at a neighbour's New Years drinks and nibblies. He didn't give 2 hoots about the fireworks going off nearby, and didn't care that we were eating yummy nibblies - he had a snuggly lap and was quite happy to hang out. T.

There are many more offensive terms than "pet quality"... personally I could care less what people describe their pups as - I'm up for loving them all... *grin* T.

You is teasing me now... me wants so bad!! Simply stunning little munchkins all, but the fawn boy is going to be amazing methinks... T.

Sweet! Can't wait to meet you in the flesh Plan B! Well - it's happened again... Caleb's prospective family really wanted something smaller... so they have put a deposit on the sister of the other pup Caleb helped rehome... lol! Seriously, Caleb is the most laid back and goofy doofus... he may grow to be a biggish boy, but I reckon he's definitely going to remain goofy and placid... at this rate I'm going to fall in love with him and have me another foster failure! Anyone know anyone who is looking for a really nice natured pup who is going to be a BIG nice natured dog when he grows up - please send them our way... T.

Go Ellie!!! T.

It's not that bad RubyBlue - all of my dogs have been wormed and I know what they eat, so it's all good healthy stuff even after they've expelled it... *grin* Zeddy doesn't eat "stranger" dog poo - only her own pack mates' poo... T.

It happens a lot - strays don't attract a surrender fee... I was at my local pound one day when a couple brought in a "stray" with a huge mammary tumour - once they'd signed the paperwork for dropping off the "stray", they asked if they would be allowed to adopt it from the pound if it's "owners didn't come get it" - the pound staff said no problems if they wanted to adopt the dog once it had served it's impound time... then the people said "so that thing on her belly will be removed before she's allowed to be adopted, right?", and the pound staff said "no, that will cost you extra"... funnily enough no-one heard from them again. Interesting note about that dog - she was the shyest thing with strangers, but had snuggled quite happily in the arms of the person who brought her in. We strongly suspect that they were the actual owners and were looking for a cheap way to get the mammary tumour seen to. Upside was that Millie was taken by rescue, had her surgeries for the tumour and desexing (separately)... and is now living the life of a totally spoiled princess in Townsville... *grin* T.

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.