Rebanne

needs a vet check firstly.

great question! I've never thought about it. Rough and smooth coats. I hope someone can answer. Jack Russells I think also have a rough coat and a smooth and can also get a broken coat which is partly both.

I've never used piddle pads and the last 20 years used a crate for toilet training. I don't know if shelties have a mouse bladder but it seems he has not learnt to hold on for any length of time. It's good he is going either outside or on the pads but time for a more traditional toilet training I think. Remove the pads, reduce the size of the pen and shut the door. Your pup is 3/4 there, just needs a little push to not wee at the drop of a hat. Good luck!

yes they are aren't they. I do love a properly maintained full coated dog. I admit though I'd never have a coated dog, love to look, not to do the work.

There was the police dog that got lost as well.

Border Collies have 3 fatal issues I believe that need to be tested for. Do Jack Russel's have luxating patellas? I do think people should be encouraged to breed to older studs/semen. If a stud dog gets to 10 or 12 with no issues then that's a healthy dog IMO. Of course health tested for whatever is in the breed. Even bitches. In Greyhounds there is a lot of girls bred 8 years and up. Maidens as well.

I wish giving just a parvo shot was still available. 40 years ago you'd give a C3 one year and a parvo booster the next year. I don't know why that ever fell out of favour.

I always did 7 weeks and 12 weeks C3 then the booster 12 months later. The 12 week one is the important one which your pup has not had but there is one brand of vacc that be given at 10 weeks which is full cover. Best ring your breeder for advice and if you don't want another vaccination your vet can't make you.

It's been a long time since I taught this to a dog but I only ever had two sets of articles and usually left them out in the sun for a couple of days. Seemed to work ok for us. As for how to train it then I suggest to speak to people who have actually done it. I mainly worked from a book and it was hard.

I wouldn't breed her with that score. By all means get a 2nd opinion if you wish, even another set of xrays 1st, but the the Dr you sent the xrays to is one of the recommended ones. Also no breeder can predict how a dogs hips will turn out, it's not as simple as "oh it's genetic" I had a GSD with terrible hips from generations of hip scored dogs behind her. I know how I raised her. She was one of those "sh!t happens" dogs.

he needs to challenge himself and try to train one of those breeds. Not that I'd let him within cooee of one of mine.

I hate the modern colour bond fences for this reason. So easy to break through, just push a panel out. I much pref when they are attached to a couple of rails.

@coneyeYes an adoption fee. A whole $50 as Rose is counted as a senior. I've had Greyhounds for nearly 24 years now, fostered, owned, bred, shown. I'm too old/decrepit LOL now for showing/puppies so happy to get a golden oldie.

i put my hand up to foster a Greyhound for Christmas from GAP Victoria. Picked her up last Saturday and paid for her on the Friday! Meet Rose, a lovely blue girl, 6 1/2. Magnificent ears and a roman nose to boot. She has slotted in seamlessly with Warrior (12 and 1/2 today!) and Phoebe. Jumps in the car, uses the dog door, loves squeaky toys, eats well, not scared of thunder, the list just keeps on going. I'm very happy.

won't make any difference to the backyard breeding mob. The responsible ones would test their dogs anyway. The British Bulldog club here in Vic is regularly having testing days.

you're replying to a 13 year old post. Things could have changed since then.

My vet has a large x poodle and it's a lovely dog, around 9 now. Been coming to work with her since day dot. So well behaved and of course always beautifully groomed, coat kept shortish. If I was in the market for a dog with coat I can see the appeal, until a local groomer posts pictures up of the latest matted to the skin oodle.

I just take whoever I want out. Only recently has my senior boy started protesting, he's 12 1/2. Seeing as how he's the one needing to go to the vets more often I still just leave. Always have. GSD's and Greyhounds.

if it doesn't resolve then look into adult onset megaesophagus

RSPCA were all about banning breeds until they realised it was "deed not breed". However I firmly believe that if your dog does attack someone then yes, you as the owner, has to pay a penalty. What they may be is debatable and depends on many factors.

I think a new vet with fresh eyes is a good idea. The dog is still in a bad way so I suspect the meds are not working.

well she didn't get all those dogs overnight so who was supposed to be keeping an eye on her?

Oh, blessings on their way to you. Chase has grown into a very handsome boy.

I'd never adopt an adult dog with a baby.

who leaves a 3 month old pup in the backyard for 12 hours?