Furkidsforever

Yes, Yorkies are not easy to find. We prefer homes with no small children (under 7 years of age) - there are always exceptions, but Yorkies are quite small and easy to pick up and then drop and treat like toys. They are also companion dogs - lap sitters - and are not happy when left alone for long periods of time. They are also good escape artists so you need a good soundly fenced yard. Generally speaking they are a healthy breed with very few major health issues except maybe luxating patella which can be environmentally caused also. Silkies are a little bigger and stronger than Yorkies.

Sometimes excessive panting can be because the dog is in some pain. With an older dog maybe it is arthritis

We had a Golden who had this problem, and he had cancer in his throat. Get a check on this possibility.

Of course there's such a thing. Some ANKC recognised purebreds were once crosses. The Boxers gained a bob-tailed gene from clever crossing with Corgis, and after some number of generations crossing back to purebred Boxers, they gained the title of "purebred" again. What most people have an issue with is the advertising associated with the crossbreeds and the fact that crossbreeds seem to majorily come from unethical breeders (backyard or puppy farm) who don't health test. That's the very basic jist of it. It's not all of it, but the two main ones. There is a big difference between purposely cross breeding to establish a certain breed than cross breeding (eg "oodles") just for the sake of it, mostly by puppy farmers. They are not interested in recording, establishing a new breed for a specific purpose, and wanting to have that breed recognised by canine authorities. Yes, a large number of our present day pedigree pure breed dogs come from mixtures, but that was done in most cases to establish a breed for a certain job or service, and records were carefully kept on the progress of the generations to enable registration as a pure breed. I hardly think one can compare today's mongrels with yesterday's method of establishing a breed.

Furkidsforever ... says it all !!

Golden Retrievers have the most fantastic friendly happy attitude. Two girls should get on together with no problems. A boy and a girl would also be fine, but you would need to ensure the girl is desexed. Of course, if you get another girl, both should be desexed anyway. We have had up to 8 Goldens living together in our home - girls and boys - and never any problems. We also have Yorkshire Terriers and that is another story !!!!

Things must have changed regarding documents because on both airlines i have never read & completed forms except the payee slip/contact details & i fly 1/2 yearly & just returned last month from flying the dogs If you do fly Qantas has weekend restrictions on taking dogs. Virgin don't but they do have number limits qantas does allow more dogs. I have flown both with no issues . The documents are as a result of a booking made a couple of days ago for a flight Adelaide/Melb with Qantas, so they may be something new.

You mention about the pug that died. Is your dog a pug? I know Qantas will not take certain breeds - pugs amongst them - not sure about Virgin. Qantas exceptions are listed on their website. Also, Qantas have a huge amount of documents to be read and a form to be completed for transporting a dog. Not sure about Virgin.

From my experience with hotspots on Goldens, I suggest the use of a medicated shampoo and dry thoroughly after washing. Keep a close watch on the dog's skin and at the first sign of a hotspot, use Ectosol made by Troy.

I once was walking a friends Wolfie around as she was a tiny bit timid and she was walking around fine, and we walked past the toy group, it was funny watching the old biddies ripping there little fluffies off the ground by there leads because this big scary dog who would hurt a fly was walking past. Yep some people are idiots!! Hey!!! There are two ways of looking at this. First of all - little dogs are big dogs in little bodies and they are like to have their say. This can be quite disruptive as once one starts they all get involved. Secondly - why shouldn't the "little fluffies" be collected off the ground? Better to be sure than sorry. Did your Wolfie have a sign around it's neck saying it wouldn't hurt a fly? Did you consider that if the fluffies got loose, they could have run at your dog and little fluffies are not flies. My experience is an Irish Setter attacking my Yorkie as we were walking past Group 3. And the Irish broke it's lead. Luckily my dog jumped up into my arms. Yes !!!! Some people are idiots and they are all over the showgrounds at every group. And there are plenty of old biddies at every ringside Bottom line is that no matter where we are walking our dogs at the show, all care should be taken by everyone to ensure their dogs are under effective control, just like the old biddies ripping their fluffies off the ground.

I don't believe it is ridiculous. Yes, the dogs needed to be stopped - caught - whatever. However, the system is lacking when it comes to penalising the owner. Perhaps if fines were huge, and even goal sentences imposed, maybe irresponsible people would think twice about how their dogs are confined. Regardless of breed or temperament, EVERY dog needs to have a safe and secure living environment, particularly when the owners are not home.

Try using Nutrigel - it has nutrients and also helps with appetite. Do a Google search - lots of info to read. I have found it very useful for pregnant bitches who just don't want to eat.

Anyone got any Group 1 results? Please .... thanks ...

It really does depend on the breed. There are some breeds that mature much quicker than others and there are features like correct final coat colour that are not evident for some months. Seek out information on the internet on the breed you have selected - go to the breed club if there is one, speak to people who know the breed. Yes, temperament is an important issue, as is conformation, but with some breeds it is difficult to assess the whole picture until the dog has started maturing - 9 months maybe.

Thanks k9angel for looking at his webpage - yes, he was a beautiful boy in every way.

Thanks PaddyForever. Yes, I am sure Cloud is now enjoying his painfree run and I know he will be waiting for me - but he is here - he is everywhere I look....

Thanks to all for your kind thoughts - he was such a special boy - if you are interested you can see his story on our website http://www.buidhe.com/Cloud.html

He's not lying on the floor beside me He's not looking at me with his big sad eyes He's not in pain anymore How can I go on without him here to keep me sane .... Darling Cloud has gone to the Rainbow Bridge And my heart is broken. R.I.P. Gr Ch Buidhe Loveon Cloudnyn SA's first Golden Retriever Grand Champion We are so proud of you and we will miss you so much

Although not common, black hairs can occur and sometimes even a black patch

Hey .... Yorkies can be the easiest to maintain. All you have to do is keep them cut. There is no undercoat and their coat is like human hair - easy to manage and generally no knots. Even with a short coat, brushing every day can be done and after all, it really is a relaxing exercise for both the dog and the owner. If the owner isn't confident enough to cut the coat, then a 6 monthly groomer visit is more than enough. There is no need to oil the coat (just use a good shampoo) nor to roll it up unless it is a show dog and then you want to maintain the long coat. We've had yorkies for 20 years

OMG !!!! Stop her from proceeding with this !!!! We have had a number of people looking for Yorkies who have been caught in this scam - particularly related to Cameroon. Some have lost up to $1500. There is no doubt your sister will NEVER get her Yorkie from this source.

We have Golden Retrievers and Yorkshire Terriers. They are great mates. Only thing we have to watch is when some excitement is happening, the Goldens don't tend to watch where they put their feet. If we leave them, the goldens are separated from the yorkies, just for safety sake. Some photos on our website show their friendship. http://www.buidhe.com/bonny.html (scroll down the page) http://www.buidhe.com/brooke.html (again scroll down to the bottom)

Now to put the other side of the picture. In my opinion, if a dog is carried around in a doggy "handbag" then it is receiving lots of love and attention. How do those against this know how these little dogs are treated at home? One could presume they are quite spoilt and probably have more attention and cared for as much if not more so than a whole heap of other dogs who aren't carried around in handbags. There was no inference that these little ones don't get "walkies" or socialisation So .... is carrying your little dog around in a handbag any different than walking your dog on a lead when you are out and about? I can certainly say that each and every one of my little yorkie kids would love to be carried around in a doggy bag - the closer to me the better !!

Visit the Golden Retriever Club of SA website, http://www.grcsa.org.au, and select the "Caring Canine Companions" Link. You will find info, contact details, application forms etc. The program is run by the Club under the Federal Government Community Visitor Scheme, and encompasses all dog breeds and cross breeds. You can phone 1800 077 722 as well.

I have a dog who has to destuff toys too, so I bought him some Skinneez: They have no stuffiing so he doesn't feel like he has to kill with them, but he stillplays with them We don't have to buy skinneez - when our young Golden girl destuffs her plush toys we leave them for her to play with - dead teds - and she gets as much (probably more) enjoyment out of them as she does out of new ones...