Rebanne

perfectly normal and nothing to do with "emo"

megaesophagus? most likely not but something to think about

I think you are still in the safe range. Been a while since I bred a litter. Days of season really don't have any impact. Plenty of breeders could tell you tales of litters being conceived on day 2 up to day day 25.

the other thing to consider is some supplements can upset the thyroid. I don't know about Pekes but Greyhounds can be quite thyroid "complicated". I did ask my vet about it but she wasn't sure about it. My vet did try plaque off on her older Poodle cross and it didn't help at all and Polly still had to be put under for a dental.

did you have an agreement with the breeder of the pups (how many did you get!) that you could on sell one (or more) I agree with not handing over the breeders details without their permission but this tale is all very suss.

I've never found anything that worked including the seaweed meal like Plaque Off. Bones have been the biggest helper. Phoebe is now 10 1/2, never had a dental and not a fan of chewing but has chicken necks for breakfast most mornings. Teeth are a little stained but last vet check in October there was no need for a dental. Rose at 7 3/4 had a dental before she came to me 12 months ago. I never got the full story about her mouth but she did have some stitches. Her teeth are lovely. Chicken necks seem to do it for both. Rose will chew/eat wings.

I read some where there was triple that number of thoroughbreds put down on the track. Also read that as many more people own dogs as pets rather then horses then that is why it resonates with them. Of course no thought is given to the number of working bred dogs who fail to work and are shot up in the hills.

@sandgrubberI no longer have contacts but are there any showbred greys in NZ? There has only ever been a handful in the past. When NSW tried the same thing there was quite a few showbred greys in the state and no distinction made.

and they have banned the dogs from being exported so they can't come here. If nothing else that is so unfair to people that will have thousands of dollars tied up in their dogs. People will lose their livelihoods. Dogs will lose their lives. It would be like banning Border Collies because people don't like them having a job. Tighten up the rules and regulations but ban - no. Horse racing will be next.

nothing has really changed re the ads. Most don't list prices and haven't for years. Many have had puppy forms for years. I always wanted email first. I didn't need chapter and verse. But I worked nightshift so I didn't want phones calls first up. My sleep was very important to me. I get the price thing and agree with you in that aspect.

I think they have to be quite tight to block the sound. Something like a sock. I've heard of people using cotton wool in the ears then a sock over. I've got drugs for my noise phobia dog when there is planned fireworks and if a really bad thunderstorm is forecast.

I googled the address of any potential buyer interstate. You can see a lot.

My pups were raised in the house until about 4 weeks old then kicked outside to the backyard. They still came inside in pairs or on their own and were exposed to crates and cats. No kids. Most of my pups went interstate or even OS. Had a couple go to "locals" who did come to my house as they were more friends then just buyers. And yeah photo's would be staged, bedding freshly made up etc. I wouldn't be showing pics of pups on a poopy blankie. All health tests were sighted or a copy given to buyers.

this is a 6 yo old post. You would need to contact vets to ask about debarking. I would think they are few and far between.

first things first you need to make sure all health tests have been done and you have seen the results, not just told them.