Rebanne

I see a fair few BC who don't have a full collar gaining their Championship titles. As to the Newfoundland you'd have to ask breeders who know their history

Depending on the breed yeah a lot of breeders of smaller dogs prefer to keep them a little bit longer. If they are ANKC breeders then the papers are supposed to go with the pup at time of sale. However I did breach that requirement with my last litter by requesting that the male pup stayed in my name until 12 months of age in case I wanted to collect semen form him, then he was to be signed over in full. All spelled out in the contract and fully explained. As soon as I decided I would not be doing this papers were sent. Owner was a pet person, not a breeder. So up to you if you are happy to accept the contract. Make sure you change the microchip over to your name. And if it's a large breed wait before desexing.

I'd say ask your breeder who you got the pup from. Unless you bred it then maybe reach out to other lab breeders. There are a couple of lab breeders here, hopefully they will be along and can help.

I have a nice little app called easy thumbnails which I love, very easy to use. I was watching Ian Dunbar back in the 90's so haven't seen the son in action. Have you looked at Daily Dog Star? Lots of free stuff on there, last time I looked. Got to sift through it but some interesting articles. You've said you can have trouble with your mobility, if your yard is suitable the Two Toy Game might be worth looking up. You stand in the middle, the dog does all the work .

I had to laugh at your post, it sounds so like a typical new puppy scenario. It's such hard work. Have you second guessed yourself yet and wondered what the hell you did? I think we need photo's of your girls.

Absolutely. Sophi has some "strong" breeding behind her and they were all allowed to be little ferals. Sounds like you are on top of it though.

as one of 14 puppies I'm not at all surprised Sophi was over the top with Lulu Has she been to the vet yet for a check up? I would guess she might have a pretty heavy worm burden. Puppies are exhausting that's for sure.

ring the vet back and ask if the dose of gabapentin can be increased if he's not already on the max

so sorry your first pup got meningitis but try not to let that influence you too much. It will be hard but you were very unlucky. while little enough I carried a pup to the car etc. Once too heavy they were on lead. Though as my car was parked in a fully fenced front yard I just let them loose there. I think a good puppy school would be great. They do get to see other dogs and you get to hear other owners. If the private has other age appropriate pups then that would be great as well. My view is, all doggy schools, are there to help you train your dog and it is not a free for all. Ideally I have always wanted my dogs to ignore other dogs when we are out and about and not to see them as a play toy and start ignoring you. Can we get a photo of your new family member?

As much as I am all for our strict quarantine it is a pity the dog couldn't have come straight into our quarantine facilities. After all Bella wouldn't have met many dogs while lost at sea. Not sure where she has been since being rescued though.

I would be getting a vet consultation. It's most likely nothing but if you are new to dogs best to get things checked.

except for any testing done on bloods etc the basic autopsy report would already be available. When Opal died I got a written report the next day. I opted not to send out tissue, bloods.

That's a bummer, they got you over a barrel.

I'd be finding another source of meds.

I have no idea where you are buying your stilboestrol but it's cheap as chips from my vet.

I would have said the dog was skinny because he was a 14 month old working breed and by the owners account very active.

Opal is now home.

it might have started as a dog fight but it ended as an attack.

One week today. I was still working on Opal at this time but I already knew it was futile. I feel so broken.

Anne wasn't saying there was.

In my anguish I missed the full report from the death. pulmonary thromboembolism is the diagnosis. Nothing I could have done.

this is all the vet said. I will get my regular vet have a chat and see if she can find out more. I have discussed the case and reviewed the images with my colleagues this morning and we are in agreeance that the degree of haemorrhage in the lungs is likely more significant than from just CPR alone and most likely to be the cause of death.

Well I don't really know how to say this but Opal died this morning. It was instant. I did CRP for around 20/30 minutes while trying to get a vet. Had to ring a friend to ring one for me. Couldn't take the time to find a pen to write down a number. I've never had a dog die like this. I've always been able to help them. I'm in shock, I can't believe she was fine one minute and dead the next. Vet has done an autopsy, will get the report tomorrow. Main possibility is some bleeding thing, her lungs were full of blood. Photos were taken of Opals heart and the vet's colleagues will discuss tomorrow, but Amy thinks more the bleeding thing. I'll post the correct name when I get the report. Opal was 5 3/4 years young. My only consulation is she had no idea what happened.

Well I don't really know how to say this but Opal died this morning. It was instant. I did CRP for around 20/30 minutes while trying to get a vet. Had to ring a friend to ring one for me. Couldn't take the time to find a pen to write down a number. I've never had a dog die like this. I've always been able to help them. I'm in shock, I can't believe she fine one minute and dead the next. Vet has done an autopsy, will get the report tomorrow. Main possibility is some bleeding thing, her lungs were full of blood. Photos were taken of Opals heart and the vet's colleagues will discuss tomorrow, but Amy thinks more the bleeding thing. I'll post the correct name when I get the report. Opal was 5 3/4 years young. My only consultation is she had no idea what happened.

Most likely a mix and some girls have large nipples whether they have had a litter or not. Different breed but you couldn't tell my girls had had even a heat, let alone a litter.