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Alkhe

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  1. From memory you live not too far from me - I'm in East Brunswick, happy to give you a lift if you want :)
  2. the programme seemed to imply there was some major community support behind the changes... There was definitely a lot of community outrage when practices at GAWS were exposed a few months ago, which (combined with other factors, I'm sure) led the former board to quit. I'm sure it was followed up at least a little bit with community support for the new management?
  3. I've been told that my toy poodle has a long soft palate too, when I questioned her about Maggie's snoring and grunting. The vet said that in some dogs it can be quite problematic and cause actual problems, but that snoring's no problem, and if she doesn't seem to be in any pain or discomfort it's nothing to worry about. This is from a vet who isn't shy to suggest treatments and precautions for everything, too! If I were you I'd get a second opinion, and would definitely avoid surgery because it can "sometimes" be a problem.
  4. I'm definitely up for this one. I've tried so many times but haven't been able to make it for various reasons. This time, no excuses!
  5. Don't get a poodle if you mind being asked "aww, is that a schnoodle/cavoodle/moodle/other-kind-of-oodle" whenever they're not in a perfect, straight-out-of-the-groomer poodle cut! The odd "oh wow, she's so gorgeous, you never see pure poodles anymore!" does make up for it though
  6. No, but it's a chance to engage with the public and dispel some myths about their breeds. Given that the SBT is one of the most popular dogs in the country, there's not a lot to dispel when it comes to them and the papered Amstaff is going from strenght to strength. :rolleyes: Ok. There are still a lot of unpapered dogs around too, and a lot of people who think pit bulls and anything that resembles one should be killed. Just because the number of papered Amstaffs is increasing doesn't mean there's not room to promote them and give people an an alternative visual to the unpredictable, savage beast that the media often portrays them as. Who knows, someone who previously thought bull breeds are lock jaw powered killing machines might even pat one and change their mind a bit. That's the kind of publicity and myth dispelling I'm talking about. I think you knew that, though.
  7. No, but it's a chance to engage with the public and dispel some myths about their breeds.
  8. That sounds very strange to me - they're always at any Victorian shows and expos, and seem to take every opportunity presented to make a good public appearance. I'd be really surprised if they weren't doing the same in NSW.
  9. Reminds me of this show I saw once. I can't remember if I watched it on TV or YouTube, but this is the main clip: This man takes his JRTs to get the rats out of a shed. I kind of hated watching it, but the dogs are awesome!
  10. I grew up in Kew, and there were some issues with baits being left at a park on Wellington St a few times during my childhood
  11. If it's not an actual change of address but a spelling error or something, surely it would be an easier and more simple process than an actual address change, though. I would definitely give Dogs Qld a call and let them know what has happened, and how to go about rectifying the situation. It's always easier to speak to someone in person and explain the context etc, and if you approach people positively and in a friendly manner, they'll more than likely respond in kind.
  12. Wow, I learnt a lot just looking through the pics! I didn't realise Brussels Griffons had cropped ears, and that Poms came in what looks like a blue merle! And that two coloured eyes would be accepted by the AKC? Gorgeous little guy though, regardless :) I'm also really surprised by some of the popularity rankings. Not what I would've expected, for many breeds.
  13. She's actually not suing to have her dog considered a person under the law. The commentary used that word but it doesn't reflect the rest of the article. She's seeking compensation for surgeries and medical treatment the dog had, and seeking to have the dog considered an animate being. That's not the same as a person.
  14. An oldie but a goodie - I can never watch this just once, I have to play it at least 5 times before I can close the window..
  15. The case isn't about buying from a pet shop though, it's about how the law recognises animals. If they're treated as objects that can be owned, pet shops (etc) will be able to be held responsible for the puppies they sell. If a precedent is set and pet shops are more likely to be held accountable, they will surely think twice about what they sell and where they source it. I don't think it's particularly helpful thinking about "the animal rights movement" as not wanting anyone owning animals. It's creating a big bogeyman conspiracy; like "the left" and "the right" as supposedly coherent beings.
  16. Aw, my funnies aren't nearly as funny as some of these!
  17. Oh dear. Please, contact the Stafford club :D God, it makes you wonder how people are meant to find a nice, well bred pup.. I direct people to DOL but when they come up with ads like some on that page, what hope in the world is there!
  18. Let me know if you would like to have a play date with another small and friendly dog! I'm in Brunswick East and my girl is 4 years and .. I wouldn't say 'shy', but she's not at all boisterous or rough in her play. She likes toys and being chased
  19. Yep, each dog has its own set of papers. It's completely reasonable, and in fact expected, for the breeder to provide you with your puppy's own papers once you have purchased it. Even if the breeder's own dogs have pedigree papers, your puppy will need to have its own papers also- the breeder would arrange for this to happen by registering the litter with Dogs Vic. Regarding diseases- health checks and vaccinations for pups are really important, yes. But in addition to these, good breeders (and the kind I would go to) would test their dogs before breeding them together, to make sure the resulting puppies don't have any particular health conditions that breed is prone to. I'm not sure about Staffords but for example, when I was buying my dog, I wanted to make sure that she was free from a particular eye disease (progressive retinal atrophy, or PRA, which makes dogs go blind). I knew that she was not going to get PRA as her parents had both tested clear. Some breeds are prone to things like hip dysplasia, which is a disease that has similar symptoms to arthritis, and which doesn't often manifset until after puppyhood. You can't actually TEST for it, but what you can do is make sure that you only breed dogs together who have 'good' hips, that are less likely to create pups with problems. This is the link to the Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club of Vic. I'm sure they have lots of info on there that you might want to read up on, and they might have upcoming shows listed too. I'm at work so should stop procrastinating and leave this thread, otherwise I'd check for you! :D
  20. Hi Bud Buns If you've seen "pure bred" pups with no papers, you can't be sure that they're actually purebred at all. If I were you and looking to buy a Staff, I'd make 100% sure that I bought one from a registered breeder that will provide you with pedigree papers. Basically, registered breeders are breeders registered with their state's Canine Council. If someone tells you they're a registered breeder with their council, they are not a registered breeder. Registration in this sense only means with the state Canine Council. Eg, in Vic this is Dogs Victoria. Registered breeders will sell you a pup with "papers", which is a pedigree. That means the dog is also registered with the Canine Council. Registered breeders are bound by a code of ethics which governs what they can and cannot do. As with any organisation or activity though, some are more ethical than others. You will want to make sure that you find a good breeder who is seeking to breed healthy pups with the kind of temperament and activity level that you are looking for. There are lots of Stafford people on here who will I'm sure be able to tell you more abuot this, and where to go. As you are in Melbourne, it's even more important to buy a pup with papers due to the hysteria around pitbulls and part pitbulls in Victoria at the moment. Any dog that in any way looks like it has pitbull in it is in danger, in my opinion. So if you're after a Staffordshire, you really need to make sure that you have pedigree papers proving that your dog is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and has no pitbull in them at all. You're right about some breeders breeding for particular colours. At the moment, blue Staffordshires are all the rage, and some breeders will charge extra for blue pups. Any time a breeder is breeding for a particular colour, it may be that their concerns for health and other important things become less of a priority. Obviously you want a healthy pup not just a pup of a particular colour..! As for prices, I'm sure someone else here will be able to help you there, and with breeder suggestions. I'm a poodle person myself! The puppy listing (click 'puppies for sale') on the top right hand side of the forum would be a good guide for pricing though.
  21. I think the people on this forum tend to have a different view of dogs and dog ownership to the broader population. If I walked into a room of DOLers, I'd expect very different reactions toward my dog than walking into a room of non-DOLers. Obviously that's a huge generalisation, but I think it's fair to say that people who read and/or post on this forum at least understand how seriously some people take training, if they don't take it that seriously themselves. Personally, I think if you're going to hold the whole world up to your ideals regarding down ownership, training, feeding and health care more broadly, you're going to be very alienated and probably offend a lot of people. I doubt your average dog owner has a comprehensive training plan for their puppy. I'm in no way saying that your approach is wrong or anything like that, but that you're in the minority (along with a lot of people on this forum) regarding your approach, and are bound to come up against this kind of thing. It's just par for the course. That's not to say that you have the right to control and monitor your dog's interactions with people, but that you have to expect people to be a bit taken aback when you do so strictly, if only because it's probably not the reaction they expect. I doubt any of the people that have annoyed you meant any harm.
  22. Another vote for a poodle. They're really not precious at all, despite what the general population seems to think! I suppose the image of a poodle in a continental clip trotting around a ring conjures images of spoilt princesses who won't get of bed for a couple of million, but really.. they're not! A toy or mini would suit your requirements, I'd think. Very intelligent and great for obedience, agility, etc.
  23. I agree with everything Melz replied to you. And on that topic I am more than happy to volunteer my time and my dog to give you a face to face, hands on experience with a "pitbull". . If you are interested let me know. to both of you, K&P and melzawelza. I also completely understand what you mean about being influenced by the media, mumof4girls. It's not just about "believing everything you read" or hear, it's the fact that things will trigger responses in us. I think of it like phobias, too. I have a completely ridiculous and irrational fear of dead birds. It's stupid, illogical, and I have tried for years to get it through my head that dead birds will not hurt me, touch me, come and get me.. etc. And that my fear is stupid. But it's just one of things. I can't rationalise it, and it doesn't matter what anyone tells me about it. That's trivialising it a bit, but people will sometimes have reactions to some dogs (or people, or.. anything) based on what htey have seen or read, unintentionally. It's great that this forum provides opportunities for people to actually think through these things and understand them from the other point of view.
  24. I sure as hell wouldn't, if I were them! I’m sure they meant well and were hardly implying that people here are selfish and miserly with their money. I’m not sure why such an innocuous (and pointless, granted) thread led to the kind of replies it got!
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