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Thanks PK

An update; My friend has bought the 'tiny mature tiny toy purebred poodle', she will be arriving at her new home on Friday a piccie of her; she does look like a sweetie (even though she isn't a Westie)

My friend came across a G'Tree ad for 'tiny mature tiny toy purebred poodle' in NSW, I Googled the number and it has come up with a few other ads for poodles; don't know if it's legit or a byb offloading an older ex-breeding bitch. None of the ads say that the pups have been tested and the phone number shows several different locations though they are different years, NSW: Beresford, Newcastle, Lemon Tree The freight to Qld is $400 which sounds ok

I found this asal

I saw that Lhok, that surgeon is well respected (he also operated on Penny to remove a tumour years ago) I reckon that is he a mite pi$$ed off at the amount of braccy breeds he needs to fix. Unless breeders do the right thing with their breeding program it can only get worse though I do think the reporter should have made the effort to interview some of the good breeders...the ones whose dogs do not have breathing problems, at least viewers would have seen that there are alternatives to unethical breeders. The woman interviewed really did smack of someone burying their head in the sand and seemed to be of the opinion that registered breeders were all doing the 'right thing' She would have had more credibility if she had said there are faults and she was working with breeders to rectify them I think owners of these dogs should take the breeder to court, having large fines imposed (plus costs of the vet bills) may pull them into line and slow down the unethical breeders, it can only benefit the dogs in the end. It seems that the greed-dollar is (again) more important than the robust good health/breeding of the dogs.

A friend of mine is wanting another toy poodle, she has a lovely bright-spark female already and feels that a friend for her would be a great idea. We have searched rescues but there is very few available. The dog will live in the best of homes; lovely big garden to explore, walked daily and have an owner who is at home. Can DOLers keep a look out please eta, she is happy to pay a good price to a breeder or rescue (desexed) This is Tilly

The first dog that springs to mind is, of course, is a greyhound https://www.google.com.au/search?q=greyhound+agility&client=ubuntu&hs=rQ3&channel=fs&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiWp7GUo-PSAhVG2LwKHRunD-EQ_AUICSgC&biw=1381&bih=803 though some patience may be required

Fair enough Alibi, I see what you mean; I would also be hesitant in giving my dogs tick treatment if they lived in an area similar to yours. My dog-walk/dog sniffin' and exploring area consists of tall grass/trees/swamp/bandicoots/curlews so I am vigilant in giving them their treatments.

There are bandicoots, possums and birds in the suburbs of Brisbane, all can carry ticks, if bandicoots come into your yard they will be carrying ticks along with them.

This is good https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2017/mar/13/day-life-of-crufts-dog-show-photo-essay

Goodie; I will look forward to pictures next week

I realise that there are health concerns with some owners about treating dogs with tick and flea preventative but do weigh up the benefits of treatment; if your dog does get a tick it may well die and will cost you an excess of $500 at your vets. Have a good think on what you are doing and logically find scientific answers to your concerns rather than bandy around the words 'chemicals in the body', it smacks of the anti-vax lobby and is an emotional reason rather than a logical reason. I feel that if the dog does have an excellent diet it can cope with the treatments very well, especially Qld dogs which are more likely to get paralysis ticks, which do kill. Too many dogs die of tick poisoning, there are preventatives and owners really need to become less 'precious' Here is an article by Richard Malik, University of Sydney, he writes 'Perhaps 10,000 dogs are affected each year, with a mortality of approximately 5 per cent. That means 500 dogs will die every year, with the remainder undergoing discomfort and suffering'. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-29/preventing-tick-deaths-in-dogs-and-cats/7788346

The ticks were found dogs locally all through last winter ZM; I live in the Redlands area. I give Nexguard (now) as it's less fussy than Advantix, I was putting on Advantix all through last winter and had still found a tick Penny and Mac, so be super-vigilant

What do you for tick prevention Alibi?

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-15/why-losing-a-dog-can-be-harder-than-losing-a-relative-or-friend/8356594 Why losing a dog can be harder than losing a relative or friend Opinion The Conversation By Frank McAndrew, Knox College Posted yesterday at 3:32pm Photo: Dogs are a huge part of their owners' routines, which makes their loss even more jarring. (Flickr: Bernadette Dye) Related Story: Life getting you down? There are always dogs Recently, my wife and I went through one of the more excruciating experiences of our lives — the euthanasia of our beloved dog Murphy. I remember making eye contact with Murphy moments before she took her last breath — she flashed me a look that was an endearing blend of confusion and the reassurance that everyone was ok because we were both by her side. When people who have never had a dog see their dog-owning friends mourn the loss of a pet, they probably think it's all a bit of an overreaction; after all, it's "just a dog". However, those who have loved a dog know the truth: your own pet is never "just a dog". Many times, I've had friends guiltily confide to me that they grieved more over the loss of a dog than over the loss of friends or relatives. Research has confirmed that for most people, the loss of a dog is, in almost every way, comparable to the loss of a human loved one. Unfortunately, there's little in our cultural playbook — no grief rituals, no obituary in the local newspaper, no religious service — to help us get through the loss of a pet, which can make us feel more than a bit embarrassed to show too much public grief over our dead dogs. Perhaps if people realised just how strong and intense the bond is between people and their dogs, such grief would become more widely accepted. This would greatly help dog owners to integrate the death into their lives and help them move forward. An interspecies bond like no other What is it about dogs, exactly, that make humans bond so closely with them? For starters, dogs have had to adapt to living with humans over the past 10,000 years. And they've done it very well: they're the only animal to have evolved specifically to be our companions and friends. Anthropologist Brian Hare has developed the "domestication hypothesis" to explain how dogs morphed from their grey wolf ancestors into the socially skilled animals that we now interact with in very much the same way as we interact with other people. Dogs and depression More people are realising the benefits of using dogs in therapeutic settings, writes Deirdre Fidge. After all, dogs never judge — only love. Perhaps one reason our relationships with dogs can be even more satisfying than our human relationships is that dogs provide us with such unconditional, uncritical positive feedback. (As the old saying goes, "may I become the kind of person that my dog thinks I already am.") This is no accident. They have been selectively bred through generations to pay attention to people, and MRI scans show that dog brains respond to praise from their owners just as strongly as they do to food (and for some dogs, praise is an even more effective incentive than food). Dogs recognise people and can learn to interpret human emotional states from facial expression alone. Scientific studies also indicate that dogs can understand human intentions, try to help their owners and even avoid people who don't cooperate with their owners or treat them well. Not surprisingly, humans respond positively to such unrequited affection, assistance and loyalty. Just looking at dogs can make people smile. Dog owners score higher on measures of wellbeing and they are happier, on average, than people who own cats or no pets at all. Like a member of the family Our strong attachment to dogs was subtly revealed in a recent study of "misnaming." Misnaming happens when you call someone by the wrong name, like when a parent mistakenly calls one of their kids by a sibling's name. It turns out that the name of the family dog also gets confused with human family members, indicating that the dog's name is being pulled from the same cognitive pool that contains other members of the family. (Curiously, the same thing rarely happens with cat names.) It's no wonder dog owners miss them so much when they're gone. Psychologist Julie Axelrod has pointed out that the loss of a dog is so painful because owners aren't just losing the pet. It could mean the loss of a source of unconditional love, a primary companion who provides security and comfort, and maybe even a protégé that's been mentored like a child. The loss of a dog can also seriously disrupt an owner's daily routine more profoundly than the loss of most friends and relatives. For owners, their daily schedules — even their vacation plans — can revolve around the needs of their pets. Changes in lifestyle and routine are some of the primary sources of stress. According to a recent survey, many bereaved pet owners will even mistakenly interpret ambiguous sights and sounds as the movements, pants and whimpers of the deceased pet. This is most likely to happen shortly after the death of the pet, especially among owners who had very high levels of attachment to their pets. While the death of a dog is horrible, dog owners have become so accustomed to the reassuring and nonjudgmental presence of their canine companions that, more often than not, they'll eventually get a new one. So yes, I miss my dog. But I'm sure that I'll be putting myself through this ordeal again in the years to come. Frank McAndrew is the Cornelia H Dudley Professor of Psychology at Knox College and an elected fellow of several professional organisations, including the Association for Psychological Science (APS).

I am sorry and also a little teary as she is an oldie and I love the beautiful oldies. I am glad she made your lives so much better and glad that she had the happiest last 18 months at your place. Goodbye Nana Gem

I think the slang-name for Quandong is 'pluggers' as they bind you up. so check on-line to see if they cause constipation in dogs

You could try hooves, my lot chew on them for a couple of days then don't touch them so I pop them into a big jar and take them out again in a few weeks and they chew on them again. They are a reasonable price, you can get them from here http://www.thedogline.com.au/dog-treats-snacks

yeah...he is kind of neat isn't he He would fit right in at your place

Here's a screen shot of their photos

FFS I have been taken for a ride! why put a free ad on Gumtree? what is the sense of that? what a awful person 'Carol' the seller is Thank you Perse, at least I can stop worrying about the little one now here is the link...Gus is 1/2 way down the page http://ohmygodfacts.com/worlds-ugliest-dogs/ I did have an on-line chat with No Hairs Arc rescue, there is a handsome Border collie x Cressie there, I will pop in the photo of him as I don't think she'll mind I reckon he's the dog for you Perse! (and no burrs to comb out)

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it is showing a 404 error as well when I tried to send her an email but it wouldn't go through, hopefully a good kind person has given the dog a home. this was the ad Seller's description Date Listed: 06/03/2017 Last Edited: 06/03/2017 Pet Offered By: Owner Pet's Date of Birth: 01/09/2014 Pet Age: Older Than Six Months Rehome From: 27/10/2014 Please someone get this roger dog off my hands the 3 legged thing is driving me crazy need gone by Thursday I hate people sometimes

Ill give it another go...try this http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/banyo/dogs-puppies/3-legged-dog/1141185440?utm_source=Gmail&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialbuttonsVIP&utm_content=app_android

My friend phoned me to see if I can do something to help this little one, I have left a message on the No hairs Ark Chinese Crested FB page but will put it here as well. https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/banyo/dogs-puppies/3-legged-dog/1141185440 I am a fair way away so can't do much but will email the owner and maybe can meet up somewhere closer to me but if someone is nearer who can pick up the dog and get the little one to rescue it'd be really good