Linny

Hi all, Thank you for your poems. I think this one is beautiful: Treasured Friend I lost a treasured friend today The little dog who used to lay Her gentle head upon my knee And share her silent thoughts with me... She'll come no longer to my call Retrieve no more her favourite ball A voice far greater than my own Has called her to His golden throne. Although my eyes are filled with tears, I thank Him for the happy years He let her spend down here with me And for her love and loyalty. When it is time for me to go And join her there, this much I know... I shall not fear the transient dark For she will greet me with her bark. Author Unknown Best wishes, Linny

Hi Genevieve, That is terribble. Poor you, and poor Ruby I don't have any advice, but I'm sending lots of prayers your way. Which version of the surgery did she end up having? Best wishes, Linny

I had heard that they do not use lab x poodles any more because they were finding they could not guarantee them to be hypoallergenic and they did in fact shed! Hi Mickatie, No, they still use Labradoodles both in Australia and overseas as Guide Dogs. I know someone in Sydney who's daughter just recently received her Labradoodle Guide Dog. This is from the Guide Dogs Victoria website: and another from the WA Guide Dog Association: First cross Labradoodles can shed, but by selectively breeding the ones that don't, they've now produced ones that are fairly reliably non-shedding, and Guide Dogs Victoria alone has trained over 100 Labradoodle Guide Dogs. They mainly use Labradors, but use Labradoodles when people have allergy problems. Best wishes, Linny

Poodle Xs arent 'allergy friendly' and Norskgra has answered your question about whether byb can be registered so I'll now ask you to direct me to where I set out to insult you. Hi Raz, People who are allergic to certain dogs may not be allergic to some poodles and poodle crosses. Guide Dogs and other Assistance Dog organisations use labradoodles for visually impaired people who are allergic to certain other breeds. Best wishes, Linny PS I don't think Genevieve was implying that you had insulted her - she was just asking that people not. At least that's how I read it , anyway

Hi Genevieve, I hope you got my PM (Personal Message). If not, you can see it by clicking on "My Controls" at the top of the page, then looking in the "Inbox". Goodluck with Ruby. She's a beautiful little girl Best wishes, Linny

Thank you, Mickatie. I've sent Genevieve a note.

Hi Genevieve, Thank you - I love my "mutts" to bits, too! I've just emailed you. Spoodles are great little dogs. However, both Cocker Spaniels and Poodles can suffer from HD, patella problems, and PRA, so it's very important to test for these. Where are you located? There are quite a few Labradoodle get-togethers in Sydney. Best wishes, Linny

Hi Ruby's mum. I'm so sorry to hear about Ruby. She's a gorgeous little girl. May I ask who her breeder was, and if they mentioned whether they test their breeding dogs hips and knees? I've heard that Cosequin can be very effective. Good luck and best wishes, Linny