Ravyk

I dont know if I am allowed to post or not but I was brought up with ACD and some family members still own them. But from my experiences with them they are VERY protective of their family and will not hesitate to bite someone or stand up for themselves or loved ones. They are very dominant towards other dogs even if they have been brought up with the other dogs since it was a pup. But that is MY experiences with the breed. I also don't know if I can post, as I have an ACD X, and have been around some before [close neighbours pets]. [Feel free to remove the post if you see fit]. ACDs can be very smoochy and can be submissive dogs as well, I think it really depends if they have been bought up as a working dog or a pet dog. Mine submits to nearly anything, even submitted to a small pom X once, which was a sight to see :D They can be quite boisterous and easily excited, particularly when you come home. But at the same time, they are content to snooze most of the day away, as long as they can be near you. As DMA said, they have a happy-go-lucky personality. Exercise wise, mine gets a 1/2-1 hour walk daily, and close to 1 hour playtime plus 15-20mins of training at home. About 1-3 times a week, they are taken to an oval or the beach, where they run and play ball for anywhere between 1/2 hour to 2 hours. I've discovered not much grooming is required. Mine gets a brush once 1-2 weeks, except when moulting, then he is brushed nearly every day or hair goes flying every time he moves.

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Many people [myself included] would not be able to tell the difference between a purebred stafford and certain staffy crosses. Would someone be able to post some pictures of a Stafford that is close to the breed standard?

sorry didnt realise there were BSL laws here. my bad.

...been corrected

I've been recommended the Aldgate vet by a GSD breeder. My girl is going in to be spayed there once she comes out of season. I've talked to the vet over the phone, and she is VERY knowledgeable.

What kind of toys does she have at the moment? Maybe get some tougher toys? At least she isnt chewing furniture ;)

OT but your dog is gorgeous!! you should bring him along to an Adelaide DOL meet some time [check the DOL social groups section for more info on the meet-theres one next month]

RIP Diva

RIP Ruby You are such a beautiful girl. Longclaw

I'm so sorry Pandii RIP Tyson

I don't know if this could be classed as a panning shot...but its a long exposure shot. Shutter speed was 1.3/1

My two frozen shots.

I was going through my photos and found these two I took awhile back: Balloon Lady Playing With Matches

Thankyou Yes I did my watermark in PS Ravyk how do you then attach it to every image? I have the watermark in a seperate .PSD file and duplicate it [i have the watermark layers in a group] across into the image I want to watermark, position and adjust the opacity, and then save it as a .jpg file.

Thankyou Yes I did my watermark in PS

I find that my vet always breaks the bill down. This way I know exactly what money went where.

Frozen Shots Invisible Bike, LOLCat Style Panning Shot MY Ball!!

here my first attempt at panning...although it came out more like a frozen image. GSD Pacing

I might join in this month...once the computer is set up with photoshop.

You can ask for C3 shot, which covers Parvo, Distemper and Hep A. Thats what I got for my dogs because I didnt want to vacc against KC.

not yet. My partner and I have decided to have the lump removed asap. We are waiting back on a quote for the surgery-which we should get tomorrow. She is not desexed as of yet and is currently coming into season She will be desexed once her season is over.

Just took my two dogs in for their checkups. I have a few questions I forgot to ask the vet. Kennel Cough Vaccine. Is it worth getting or not? What risks are involved? Heartworm prevention. Is Adelaide a high heartworm risk area? What risks are involved? Is it worth getting or not? What brands are recommended? The vet also found a mammary lump on Peggie. Should I be worried? Should I get it removed now or later? What is an approximate price to have it removed?

Isn't that the same thing? Glad she is stable. I think chinaplate means she is in a forever home

I have also been recommended the vet at Stirling in the Adelaide Hills by a very reputable dog breeder