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Some people are sick. That's disgusting. For the swan, hope he makes a full recovery~

Putting dif photos below

My dog gets dry food (either Science Diet Hills or sometimes Supercoat), with sometimes left overs. She also gets raw bones regularly. (sp?)

OMG They're the funniest thing I've seen in ages! This in particular

Hope this hasn't been mentioned yet, but the lock jaw myth about Pitbulls. Everytime I hear it, I look a little like this guy --->

So jealous! He is gorgeous

1. What is my relationship with the breed? (ie breeder, first time owner etc) I am a first time owner. 2. Where and why was the breed first developed? In England to hunt as Cat said. 3. How common is it in Australia? Not common. 4. What is the average lifespan? 12 years 5. What is the general temperament/personality? They are a very energetic breed and can be/are very dominant if you don't take care of them properly. They also love water, but my Abbey doesn't so she's pretty much more of a broken Airedale 6. How much daily exercise is needed for the average adult? About a walk a day and lots of space in the yard! If they don't get enough exercise they can become very destructive. 7. Is it a breed that a first time dog owner could easily cope with? No. They are/can be very hard to train and are dominant, like Cat said. 8. Can solo dogs of this breed easily occupy themselves for long periods? No, though it depends on the dog. My dog can, others of the breed can't. 9. How much grooming is required? Cat pretty much summed it up. 10. Is it too boisterous for very small children or for infirm people (unless the dog is well trained)? Yes they are very boisterous if not trained properly. 11. Are there any common hereditary problems a puppy buyer should be aware of? Hip dysplasia. 12. When buying a puppy, what are the things you should ask of the breeder? (eg what health tests have been done (if applicable) and what is an acceptable result to those tests so the buyer has an idea of what the result should be) What Cat said