toughgirl27

Hi all, Can anyone tell me if you have used the furminator on a samoyed? And are they any good for a samoyed? I'd like to buy one for my boy and would like your thought's, opinions on this? xXToughgirlXX

I am thinking of getting a furminator for my Samoyed, Simba. Would it really make grooming him that much easier? XXToughgirlXX

Hi everyone, I can't make the 18th April, but I will try and get to the August Championship Show. And bring Simba along for you all to meet him Just to let you all know Simba's shoulders seem to be improving, the vet gave him another cartrophen shot today, and he has another one next Friday. The vet also gave me a pamphlet on "Sasha's blend". Has anyone used this? Is it any good? Cheers guy's, XXToughgirlXxx

I have just been catching up on old posts - sounds like you have had some interesting discussions (sorry I missed them ) Toughgirl I found the above post upsetting, it is always sad to hear of a Samoyed has HD. I am sure you will fine Icemists response helpful. HD is something breeders try their hardest to avoid, and the reason why we take the time to x-ray all breeding stock to prevent this as much as possible. I know most breeders hip and elbow score their dogs, and Bindi is right in saying 0:0 elbows is common. The current breed average is currently 16.93. You may wish to ring your breeder and ask for a copy of the hip score results, just to put your mind at ease. Hi Kelza, Simba only has mild HD so it's not too bad at the moment. Icemist's ideas were really awesome :D and I will get onto them ASAP. I might give her a call as I would like to know out of interest. I think I may have just been unlucky with Simba in regards to his joint problems. Otherwise he is pretty much perfect ;) hehehehe XXToughgirlXX

Hi again Bindii, Just re-read your post. The vet has put Simba on macrolone and if he doesn't improve by the end of the week, he wants to do an arthroscopy and or X-rays to see if it might be OCD. I really hope it isan't as an arthroscopy is expensive and so is an operation So i will let all of you guy's know more at the end of the week. XXToughgirlXX

Melo, I didn't mean to offend. I just don't know anything about SA breeders. I've never even been anywhere out of Victoria! I'm so sorry to hear about your baby girl many hugs to you. XXToughgirlXX

Phew I have so many to reply to! lol First Icemist It is so wonderful to hear that even though your "Lady" had the worst hips possible, through acupuncture, swimming and dolomite & Vit C tabs, she was able to build muscle and live for 10 years! It gives me new hope as I always thought HD or any joint problems were an early death sentence. I am definately going to take Simba swimming at Dogs in Motion as people on here, my vet, and coworkers, (I work at a dog boarding and training kennel) have recommended I take him there. Will also try your other suggestions,too. I only wish I had met all of you guy's on here sooner as when my boy was having these probs in the past I had major depression because of it. Thanks so much Icemist Second Bindii, When I got Simba I was so eager to get a Samoyed, I was in a rush and I knew I should ask all these questions but didn't and I guess it is partly my fault. When Simba first started showing signs of lameness and pain in his right back leg I took him to the vet. Basically the vet did X-rays and I found out he had mild HD and over extended hock joints! At the time this seemed like the worst thing in the world to me. I'd never owned a dog b4 and Simba was and still is the love of my life So I contacted the breeder and after seeing the x-rays, she blamed me for letting him play with other dogs, jumping around too much etc. I knew from her notes she game me not to do these things so I was careful not to for at least the first 6mths -12mths. I suppose I just thought that she should have just at least mentioned HD or any other possible probs a Samoyed may have during their life. When she didn't I didn't question it, I just naively assumed it was all good. After this I didn't speak to the breeder again. I haven't actually had Simba's hips scored. I'd like to but can't afford it. Cheers for mentioning "Aquapaws", but I will try Dogs in Motion first. I'm just so happy that there are these things available for dog's with these problems! Thank YOu all so much for this info Simba and I really appreciate it XXToughgirlXX

Definately, Nekhbet.

I agree, Kalaska have bred some beautiful dogs... Aussie is absoloutely stunning! What makes you say they are the best? I can see why toughgirl27 is coming from. Kalaska are currently on a roll with their dogs and have won a lot in the last couple of years, and if anyone has the claim to be the top of the pops it is them. They currently have a couple of very nice dogs out at them moment, and are doing well. But a little question I do ask anyone before making judgements, is how many puppies has any breeder knocked out to get those couple of nice dogs! So heres a question for all, including the new sammy people, an outside observation would be great. here it is: "What makes a top breeder of Samoyeds, or any breed in fact" Is it the number of champions or may be the number of champions compared to the amount of puppies knocked out? or exports or imports or other titles like obedience or hearding? the manerisism and professionalism? etc etc etc Which was exactly my point. I don't think these facts were considered in Toughgirls claim to the 'best' Samoyed breeder, it was stated because she's buying a puppy from them so to her, of course they're number one! (they're going to be providing her with a bundle of fluff!) Don't get me wrong, I am good friends with Denise and spend most of my weekends under, or near, the Kalaska gazebo and I think they have a beautiful lot of Samoyeds to their name in the past, present, and coming up in the future. I just think it needs to be understood that there are many good, ethical Samoyed breeders and wouldn't want someone reading this to think that there is only one option for their family pet Samoyeds aren't a breed that is over bred by poor breeders - like 'popular' breeds such a Staffords etc. We're quite lucky in that way. Bindii you are absolutly right. After reading your replies on the issue I realize that I don't have enough experience or knowledge of the breed to generalize like that. And there are many factors to be considered, not just looks. I seriously didn't mean to offend and if I have I'm sorry. Also I have never seen a Kalaska sam that I didn't like the looks or temperament of. So I will just say that they are ONE of the great samoyed breeder's in Victoria. XXToughgirlXX Also you guy's need to understand. I have a 3yo Samoyed that has HD, over extended hock joints, and recently shoulder problems that are only slightly improving after 2 weeks of pain meds and cartrophen injection. If it doesn't show major signs of improvement in the next week, my boy may have OCD which, I think, is usually hereditary. But I love my boy other than his health probs he has a wonderful temperament and he is beautiful! So I am a bit peeved that maybe the breeder knew about some of these things and didn't tell me what I was in for. I mean you guy's know more than I do, could she have known or at least suspected these problems due to his parents? XXToughgirlXX

I agree, Kalaska have bred some beautiful dogs... Aussie is absoloutely stunning! What makes you say they are the best? I can see why toughgirl27 is coming from. Kalaska are currently on a roll with their dogs and have won a lot in the last couple of years, and if anyone has the claim to be the top of the pops it is them. They currently have a couple of very nice dogs out at them moment, and are doing well. But a little question I do ask anyone before making judgements, is how many puppies has any breeder knocked out to get those couple of nice dogs! So heres a question for all, including the new sammy people, an outside observation would be great. here it is: "What makes a top breeder of Samoyeds, or any breed in fact" Is it the number of champions or may be the number of champions compared to the amount of puppies knocked out? or exports or imports or other titles like obedience or hearding? the manerisism and professionalism? etc etc etc Which was exactly my point. I don't think these facts were considered in Toughgirls claim to the 'best' Samoyed breeder, it was stated because she's buying a puppy from them so to her, of course they're number one! (they're going to be providing her with a bundle of fluff!) Don't get me wrong, I am good friends with Denise and spend most of my weekends under, or near, the Kalaska gazebo and I think they have a beautiful lot of Samoyeds to their name in the past, present, and coming up in the future. I just think it needs to be understood that there are many good, ethical Samoyed breeders and wouldn't want someone reading this to think that there is only one option for their family pet Samoyeds aren't a breed that is over bred by poor breeders - like 'popular' breeds such a Staffords etc. We're quite lucky in that way. Bindii you are absolutly right. After reading your replies on the issue I realize that I don't have enough experience or knowledge of the breed to generalize like that. And there are many factors to be considered, not just looks. I seriously didn't mean to offend and if I have I'm sorry. Also I have never seen a Kalaska sam that I didn't like the looks or temperament of. So I will just say that they are ONE of the great samoyed breeder's in Victoria. XXToughgirlXX

Yeah hehehe. I figured I might when I re-read it.

I agree, Kalaska have bred some beautiful dogs... Aussie is absoloutely stunning! What makes you say they are the best?

I agree, It is a sign of submisssion. Ignoring it will go a long way toward stoping it. XXToughgirlXX

Hi All, I think Kalaska are the best Sammie breeder's in Victoria. XXToughgirlXX

I'd love to go to as I'm currently studying Certificate in Dog Behaviour & Training at NDTF. I suppose someone has to stay and take care of the Boarding Kennels. But for anyone who is in the industry who wants to go they really should as it will be a great learning opportunity for them. Cheers, XXToughgirlXXxx

Hi All, My parent's are finally buying a house so I will be able to get my female samoyed. I already have a name picked out "Crystal". The litter is due December. I'm getting her from Kalaska Samoyeds. They always have the best quality sammies. Will post heaps of photo's when she arrives. Cheers, XXToughgirlXxxx Sarah

Hi All, I'm sooooo excited!!!!!!! My parent's are buying a house. I will finally be able to have a female sammie!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've always wanted a girl but at the time I got Simba there weren't any around. I am getting her in december, all being well. I've already got a name for her "Crystal". It is awesome news. I can't wait, and Simba will have lot's of fun playing with her!!!!!!!! Cheers, XXToughgirlXxxxxxxx

hey, My boy had hot spot's on his back a while ago. I think it took a couple of weeks to heal. My vet put him on cortisone tabs. I think curash is good,too. XXToughgirlXxxxx

Hey, My boy had a lump after having a C7 vacc. I only wanted a C5. Anyhow, it went away eventually so I don't really have any advice, except to go back to your vet and let them have a look. Hope your pooch is ok, now. XXToughgirlXxx

Yeah there are a few fly repellent products on the market. THe local vet or pet shop should have some. Even online. XXToughgirlXX

I certainly agree that he should be on some sort of medication for the diarrhoea, being that young. Scourban or Peptosil. Hope he is doing better today. My thoughts are with you. It's terrible when your pooch is suffering. Also it's not really good to fast a puppy that long either. XXToughgirlXX Sarah

I have also wanted to take him swimming at either Woofpurnay or the one in doveton. But I'll look into the one that one of you guy's suggested. XXToughgirlXX Sarah

Many thanks for all your replies, guy's I will definately take Simba to a chiropractor. I'm sure it will be cheaper than an arthroscopy! And more effective. Thanks again, XXtoughgirlXX Sarah

Hey Julie, I know Pete & Michelle from Samloch Samoyeds. They are cool. Love your pics of your baby. YOu will have soo much fun. Cheers, XXToughgirlXx

Hi All, Thought I share some thoughts about my friends 4yo staffy that had to be put to sleep as he suffered severe skin conditions. He was the best boy. So friendly to the people he knows. Aggressive to the one's he doesn't. He was trained to be this way but it was only so he wouldn't get stolen from the backyard. He loved his toys and sleeping on the bed with me. I will miss him the rest of my days. And I'm so sorry his life had to end so abruptly. I love him very much. R.I.P Duke. Hope you are in a better place now. And there are lot's of toys for you to play with. And good food to eat. Love you heaps. I will never forget you. Or the joy you brought to my life.