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I wonder if that is for the other dog activities like Flyball? I've sent an email to.

Yes, Sheena we need the same for our horses. Whether they are on agistment or private property if they get out (or are let out) and cause an accident it can cost you alot of money.

Good on your friend for trying and not giving up. I'd hope someone would do the same if it were my dog. :) Glad to hear of a happy outcome.

CONGRATULATIONS to Bilbo Baggins and Bilbo Baggins Jnr. on titling the lovely black and tan Cavalier bitch Aust. Ch. Miniatura Montana.

This. AND THIS!

I dogsat one for six months while his owner went back to the US and he looks alot like the fellow who was a big part of my kids lives for half a year.

I agree Erny and I believe if you find a dog and contact your local vet. And ours do have a AH pager number and are happy to chat and arrange to meet you next working day to scan said dog, then you have done the right thing and it is clear you are not holding the dog illegally. If the dog isn't microchipped then let the pound procedure begin.

Someone asked me this the other day. It was a hypothetical question. But they wondered if a dog got out and was hit by a car would those who clean up the road kill (council workers) who I have noticed from time to time often left collars on nearby fences etc. and cleaned up the dead animals (cat or dog and wildlife) check for a microchip and contact the owners of the dead dog. I think this action would be dependant on the individual and their personal feelings on dogs and cats. When I thought about it I really had no idea if this would be done as par for the course? I mean I would hope so but sometimes the animal has been dead for quite some time and also could be quite a mess so it would be an unsavory task. Does anyone know for sure?

No, it's still on the back of my chair. :laugh:

Pockets if they are still pups they won't have their adult coats yet so your grooming will evolve along with them. :)

Lovely story but what the hec are they calling him a "Collie Cross" for? Clearly a Sheltie.

Just wanted to add that if you do decide to return the dog as unsuitable, sooner rather than later will be easier on everyone. It is not a failure, as other posters have already stated. This is more than you and your OH had antipated and is a huge ask. You have already stated you don't have the resources to do much about either a behaviourist or buildign a yard at this time due to the financial drain this dog has already caused you. I had to return a two year old adopted GSD many years ago, as he appeared to get on well with my other dogs for about a month, but when my Schipperke dug up a bone he'd buried, the GSD attacked her and she required expensive surgery. It was decided by us and the Animal shelter he came from that he would best suit a solo dog family. Pity they didn't screen the dog quite so thoroughly in those days. It could have saved alot of upset all round. We ended up getting a puppy that fit in much bit easier. Whatever you decide, no one will (or should) judge you.

I feel like it is an honour roll, all the dogs on my list have been truly beautiful beings some of whom suffered for many years before I found them, for some it was too late to fix their medical issues but for whatever time I had them, they were truly loved.

well you can see why she had problems then. Breeders must have suspected her of not having the breeds best interests at heart and she has proven them right. Yes, it does highlight the different direction two people faced with the same dilemma can go.

Lots of stories are going to go around I think. Inevitably story lines will be mixed and exchanged also. Yes, there will be alot of "He said, she said" going on. Not to mention the distortion of "chinese whispers".

This thread reads like an Honour Roll.

Haven't trawelled through all the posts so if this information is repeated my apologies. .... wrote...A KC steward was telling me that the Bulldog was dismissed as the vet considered that it had a breathing difficulty to severe to go into the Group. The vet is instructed to look specifically for this in the breed as well as in Pekingese. However the Peke was disqualified as when examining for over protruding eye balls the vet noticed a scratch on the eyeball. I imagine there will be a protest from the Peke club as this was not in the vet's remit and if he was going to fail a dog on that he should have checked every dog. The reason for the Chinese Crested being on the list is because, as I am to understand, most are not truly hairless and exhibitors use razors to remove unwanted hairs and this can cause "razor burn". Other exhibitors have resorted to using the hair removing cream products on the market for ladies to use. This on occasions has caused chemical burns to the skin, so the vet is checking for signs of this.

Well I do know of two people who had been waiting a very long time to get a registered female Chi here in Victoria. One was an experienced Cav lady and settled on a lovely male to show after having waited for two of years for a girl. The other is breeding an unregistered pet she ended up with, this woman used to breed registered dogs of another breed, but said she couldn't get a registered Chi female.

Mixed Terrier mutt 17 years Miniature Poodle 17 years Schipperke 16 years Lhalos Apso/Maltese 17 years Mums GSD PTS due to cancer at 10 years My GSD 14 years PTS Colapsing sacrum Border Collie/ACD 12 years stroke. Unless other wise stated dogs were given wings due to suffering with the various difficulties associated with old age.

It's always great to hear of these 'oldies', Crisovar. I think if people didn't succumb to the big brown eyes and over feed them it would go a long way to helping too! No heart needs an additional weight burden.

For most of my life I have had pet dogs that have lived rich, healthy and full lives. Small breeds averaging 17 years old with no illnesses and GSD aged 14. My chosen heart breed, now is the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Not known for it's longevity. My hope is that, along with the many breeders I have met, that this is a figure we can improve on, with care and time. Mitral valve disease being the main killer in this breed, some books will tell you the average life expectancy is around 9 years of age. When we hear of a milestone birthday of say, 13 years, we all inwardly hope we can breed dogs that reach this age, more and more. We all celebrate these milstones and hope that more will be reached in the future. With health testing and careful breeding this is our hope and our goal. Unfortunately, not all CKCS breeders are on board with health testing (particularly those bred by BYB's) so it continues to be a bumpy road. But every day spent with a delightful Cavalier is worth 1000 days compared to one day without one. :)

Clever. Now that's guests that you're happy to ask back again. :)

:laugh: I would have leapt over a pram to get to the puppies. I mean PUPPIES! ETA. Oh, and then come to a screeching halt to discreetly ask permission to "PAT THE PUPPIES"!!!

I looked into three local possibilities - they are between $30 - $55 per day. We are still reeling from the recent costs and just simply can't afford that atm And no child care rebate.

dog fan, you may be right. Crate training would be a slow process for the older dog, as he could well take exception to it if left in for more than a short period. Both the OP and her husband work and really can only begin crate training during the evenings, and weekends. A time when they are already busy spending time with the dog with walks, games etc. I know of an older dog that damaged his teeth and gums the first time he was left, unsupervised for a period of time in a crate. This dog sounds like he will attempt a break out too. Crate training is great, and will help but it is going to take time and they need some strategies now.