Rebanne

I didn't keep shoving opinion and advice when she'd already taken on board what had been suggested. And when enough had been said by Rottweiler owners and experts. Really I wish you two would just block each other and stop with the constant snide remarks, consider yourselves both reported

Possibly the place they escaped from WAS their home... a week earlier. :cool: that crossed my mind as well. mine too but it's good that they are now home

if you are thinking of going soonish the shows are inside, space is at a premium and the noise is . I would not take your dog. Much easier to see what is going on and to speak to people without a dog in tow. Space is really tight.

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nice bunch of youngsters everyone

so who has assessed him as having lovely conformation and that his pups are stunning? You need an unbiased opinion or two. Then you can decide whether it's worth the cost of advertising him etc.

having gone from 3 or 4 for several years down to 2 I do find it much easier with just 2. But will be adding in a 3rd next year so back up again. Everything is doable :D

This bears repeating

Human's height etc has changed due to better nutrition, no reason animals wouldn't be the same. Times on the racetrack have improved, people have got better at training but the feed has also got better.

thing with this is, no one but the owner and the vet know exactly what dose was said over the phone, what warnings were given, how clear were the instructions etc. Vet says they said this, owner says they did that, stories don't match, but kitty is dead nevertheless.

none of your business

so you're leaving then?

ah yes those awful rude breeders who ask questions like what sort of fences do you have, how many hours will puppy be on it's own, what other pets do you have etc. So much nicer to walk into a pet shop and say I'll take that one please and pull out your wallet and hand your credit card to a teenager.

I can just see a dog out in nature unscrewing the top off a bottle of vitamin supplement powder. :laugh:

and you know this how?

THIS! I would feel much more comfortable going to someone who is an ethical breeder and not a registered one. Obviously I would prefer to go to someone who is both of course. I personally know someone who is an ethical breeder, but is unregistered. I like to think most registered breeders are like this breeder, they just happen to have an extra piece of paper with their name on it. in what way are they ethical if they are not registered with a governing body?

I think this post posted here earlier seems to have been missed by some??? The OP HAS contacted the breeder. The OP wants to keep the puppy. The OP has come here for advice on the these issues and where to draw the line regarding the health of the puppy. No the post wasn't missed. The breeder was contacted after the OP came here and it was suggested the breeder be contacted. So that aspect is good. Now we all cross our fingers the vets figure out what is wrong with the pup and that it is something minor and easily fixed and the pup is fine.

No it's not a breeders problem if the puppy ate something it shouldn't in the new owners care but, you know, good breeders do actually love their babies even after they have been sold to new families. The love and concern doesn't just shut off like turning a tap. Good breeders care.

Better they went to their breeder first, that's what breeders are there for.

I think that grommit was just coming to where she would get a bit of advice and support. It is like having to go for an interview: you ask people who have done it, what to expect, how to handle yourself. Obviously the interview is going to take place, but preparation and planning are necessary. It is a shock when things go wrong. Surely there is no fault with turning to where you think there will be support from others who may have experience. You should get the best advice and support from the breeder. If you have built up a relationship with a breeder and the breeder trusts you enough to let you have one of their precious pups why would you not turn to them first? I found out a couple of things 2nd hand and I can tell you I was less then impressed.

If I were you, I'd be worrying about ensuring that the pup gets better, and doing everything you can to ensure that. Money would be the last of my concerns, But money is a concern for most people, including me.

I'd agree with this. If it was a little upset tummy then no, but it sounds much more serious.

you should have let the breeder know right away. Certainly do so now. Why is your first thought what are my rights? Sh!t happens to everyone, including good breeders and good owners. There was a flight inbetween the breeder and you as well. What possibly happened there? The best way to approach them is to let them know the pup is sick, what your vet said and that you will let them know what the test results show as soon as you know. Lose all thoughts of "your rights". If the breeder is a good one they will be more upset then you that the puppy they bred and loved is ill. They have loved and cared for her for 8 weeks. It's possible the stress of the flying might have triggered something, it's all conjecture at this stage.

Most breeders breed because they love the breed, they want to see the breed continue into the future.

Congratulations! Olivia well deserved it. We were thrilled, after having the only hound neuter being shown in Vic for so long, that there were 5 entered on the weekend!