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We definitely have them here in South West Brissie too. Lost my beloved Manx kitty 6 years ago - the tick was under her collar, the only place I didn't check. When she became ill she hid under the house and we didn't find her until she was very sick. The vet wasn't able to save her. Hi WeimMe. I too have lost a cat before - a runaway - and its a sad event. My point about being vigilant with tick is more of a heads-up to working dogs that are rarely handled. If there is a 2-3 day window then that should be the timeframe for surveillance and intervention. I am very reticent about sending pups out to goat farms around here because the goats fall over in the paddock, so what chance would a dog have? I expect my pups' ages to reach double figures. Hence my retort, its inexcusable these days. I am often misunderstood but in my defense that's the idiom of the medium we use to communicate. :D

I think the OP's question was answered in full. Steve, the issue of breeds in development was initiated by that early post. Apart from the rules not permitting pointed retorts using the term 'you' the issue of cross breeds, designer dogs and breeds in development is closed here. The armegeddon that would ensue, is inadvertantly refered to in the reference made to the active politics currently behind the Australian Bulldog. Quite simply, and you must allow me to say this without personal or public recrimination, the history of the Labradoodle is nothing short of a herculean tragedy. The "breed" should be disbanded and discarded. But of course, there are vested interests, and lobbyists that provide support. There are questions about who these people are and what they stand to gain. To spell it out, it is on a par with puppyfarming. That is the public perception, because that is the state of affairs. The project has been irreparably damaged and is untenable. I have nothing against dogs, and dogs in development but it seems to me that we have got the cart before the horse. As I said, developing new breeds needs much more independent and authoritive scutiny and must be taken out of the hands of .... well, hicks and yokels. Nothing remains hidden. I don't think it will be necessary for Julian Assange to bring to light the sordid details of what is behind the current fiasco called 'breeds in development.' As a rejoinder: I have acknowledged that it can be done humanely, morally and ethically but that is not the current perception. Respectfully Yours PW Oh I get it - Oakway said they are not a registered breed and we were all supposed to pretend the question had been answered even though they are a registered breed but they use another registry with pedigrees registered with a different registry rather than the ANKC because they cant use the ANKC one for 15 years. I will remember that in future and try to maintain the conspiracy of secrecy. Well you should get it because you answered the question yourself. Why you are up in arms with me is incomprehensible. Perhaps, vested interests, advocacy and lobbying was a bit sharp for you but they are on other registries. I have no emotional interest in any of it. My concerns are simple. Natural justice for the dogs. I don't like the way people are going about this business, I question the support given to them, and I decry their utility. I reiterate: I have acknowledged that it can be done humanely, morally and ethically but that is not the current perception. So shoot me, but I am just the messenger although I am not alone. Regards

I think whether you breed is your own business. I believe you can ring and check on the progress of your prefix. Just because you have a prefix it does not follow that you will breed. A prefix has other uses - such as a 'Kennel Name.' It simply means you know the ethical boundaries and are aware of the current practices. PX

Why? I've never lost a dog to tick. I have four dogs and I live in an area called the 'tick capital.'

Ta If my vet nurse and vet could not find an engorged tick, after all their years of experience and the technology at their disposal, then they might as well close their doors. I have a choice of vets and I want the one who will provide the services I ask for. These days its unforgivable, not ignorance on anybody's part. I don't pay for ignorance.

That's really unfair. I have lost two dogs to ticks, one from the tick itself and one from complications. The first was about 18yrs ago from visiting a tick area and being unaware of them, the second was a tick inside the eye lid on a dog with problematic eyes anyway. The can lodge in a dogs gum, and a friend of mine lost her dog to a tick inside the dogs anus. The poor girl is now so paranoid that her other dog has an internal rectal feel out every day. I had a grooming business in a tick infested area for 7 years, the places these guys get are unbelievable - some dogs react a lot worse to ticks too. Education is the key First day. Symptom 1 - dog is not eating/vomiting Symptom 2 - dog cannot stand on rear legs (usually about 7 to 8 hours after symptom 1) Now there is about 2 days before intervention will not help. (So there is no need to panic) Vetinarians are very adept at treating paralysis tick. It is one area that I will give them their due. I have had a dog at the vet becasue I couldn't find the tick. The vet nurse found it in the dog's paw. Clyde, I do not feed my dogs with hoppers or leave them abandoned for any length of time. Generally, I find a tick by patting them which occurs often, frequently, and throughout the day. Given the early onset of the first symptom I feel confident enough not to use a preventative. We should not blame ourselves for something that happened nearly twenty years ago or anything that occurs unrelated to tick vigilance. These days, paralysis tick should not be too great a challenge. Regards

Lucky you. We really miss the dog beach at Scarborough. We've been to rivers and beaches since but there's no comparison. Last season was an extremely prevalent year for tick, so not anecdotal at all. We now live in the tick capital. The last season was particularly bad. Some of the dogs had 3-4 a day. I have become quite adept at managing tick and have not lost a dog yet. I really don't think there is any excuse for it these days.

Really - your dog sweats? :laugh: :laugh: No but she salivates and urinates. Do you really think dogs in stress are funny Sandra777 and Allerzeit? That could have been handles much more considerately.

I am simply a humble witness and guardian. Jumping to conclusions is a bit hasty. And you should not put words in my mouth or second guess my thoughts. I said nothing against any of the dogs. I certainly did not call them any of the things you have. I have only criticised the motives and the processes involved. And my aim is not to promote the discussion as it has not been condoned. On the contrary, it has been censured. It would be helpful if people remember that irrespective of the types of dogs they have. Px

It is feasible and safe. But it depends on how well your dog travels. I've had to medicate a pup sent to Hawaii. My big girl does not travel on planes well, at all. She doesn't like engine noises and the dogs are usually stowed at the rear cargo area beside the engines. I've received her drenched in a cold sweat on several occassions. Larger planes don't have the same problem. Px

Cool map coogie. We were on the Redcliffe Peninsula at Scarborough but all over North and South when Showing the dogs. I didn't see a tick untill we moved to Broken Hill. It was our first tick and I rang a DOLer at 2 in the morning, freaking out about it. It turned out to be a brown dog tick Its an interesting chart. Paralysis tick is Ixodes holocyclus but the distribution is the same. The isolated areas at Armidale, Canberra, Launceston and Normanton are particularly interesting. I'm guessing its the conditions and the vectors - bandicoots Department of Medical Entymology for those interested. Thanks

I think the OP's question was answered in full. Steve, the issue of breeds in development was initiated by that early post. Apart from the rules not permitting pointed retorts using the term 'you' the issue of cross breeds, designer dogs and breeds in development is closed here. The armegeddon that would ensue, is inadvertantly refered to in the reference made to the active politics currently behind the Australian Bulldog. Quite simply, and you must allow me to say this without personal or public recrimination, the history of the Labradoodle is nothing short of a herculean tragedy. The "breed" should be disbanded and discarded. But of course, there are vested interests, and lobbyists that provide support. There are questions about who these people are and what they stand to gain. To spell it out, it is on a par with puppyfarming. That is the public perception, because that is the state of affairs. The project has been irreparably damaged and is untenable. I have nothing against dogs, and dogs in development but it seems to me that we have got the cart before the horse. As I said, developing new breeds needs much more independent and authoritive scutiny and must be taken out of the hands of .... well, hicks and yokels. Nothing remains hidden. I don't think it will be necessary for Julian Assange to bring to light the sordid details of what is behind the current fiasco called 'breeds in development.' As a rejoinder: I have acknowledged that it can be done humanly, morally and ethically but that is not the current perception. Respectfully Yours PW

No. None in Broken Hill where its very dry. There seems to be a zonation, and it starts as the region get wet and warm. Having said that there were none in Brisbane. I am sure there would be a chart somewhere. It would be worth looking up. I suspect there may be a threshold for rainfall and temperature. Any Entomologists in here? Px

Yep Kerbside consultation. Its something for free.

Well the rules are clear. No elevation of non ANKC breeds and no moral exhortation or excoriation of them either. Careful Steve! There are many questions surrounding the development of 'new breeds' and answers are also needed to explain the disasters that have and are occurring. But this is not the place. Basically, there is enough going on with ANKC breeds without adding the political armageddon that would ensue. If people don't have the foresight to understand that, then let them be condemned and removed from the forum. Personally, it seems to me that the Australian Bosdog looks destined to be a success. But the developers were either very lucky or highly skilled. And this point is paramount. Those trying to develop the Labradoodle are obviously not lucky and very poorly skilled. What this suggests to me is that people who desire to develop new breeds need to be qualified, certified and given legal sanction. But that's another story and is not for here. Regards.

Not bloody likely! Do you have tick in your area? Is it paralysis tick? Well the customer is always right. I know because I often buy stuff. :D You could try reverse psychology and point out to her that 'Advocate Plus' also vaccinates your dogs for two years against all the known diseases. :D My vet told me when I arrived here that fleas are immune to Frontline in this area. So I find out that Big W sells Frontline at half the price. It makes me wonder if the fleas are paid a commision from the vet. :D

First hit! Maybe. You don't seem to be sounding out the field though. What if they aren't sold on you as a potential home for their puppy? I would be vetting the breeders because they will be putting you through the third degree as well. I would also considering in much more depth whether the breed you have chosen is right for you. My suggestion is to short list a few lines of dogs, and then choose your breeder. Next, you need to pursuade them you are the best place for their puppy. Pedigree papers. Kudos to you, my friend. There's no drama involved, registration is tightly controlled and restricted. Good Luck Px

I think you should have taken a few more, uploaded them, and then returned the camera.

Well I read this and just 'guffaw.' I seriously hope not especially when the APS grants accreditation to Clinical Psychologists who can receive $190 for a 20-50 min session and many treatment plans begin with a ten session program. So it works for dogs and horses but not for other mammals like humans I think you are confusing behavioural psychology with unregistered counselling and other ruses. It might have been edifying to begin with what Cognitive Psychology is and why it has been discredited. Regards Px

peristalsis (sp) means; ???? Vomiting is a reflex action, whereas You sound like my Vet. :D

Except Cognitive Psychology was seriously debunked in the '80s Hell, Deakin had a Lecturer with a PhD in cognitive psychology. What a wanker! Maybe, that's why they didn't have APS accreditation for their psych major, and did't get it until they dropped the cognitive psychology units. Buyer beware.

My puppy boy, 4 yo, throws apple cores up into the air and when he's finished playing with them, he eats them. :)

Hi All :) There's not much I can add to this video except to say I am extremely happy about 'him'. And a big thank-you of course to Tracey Frigo at Ponda Estate Wines.

Hi DogzRule. :) I think its too early to write your dog off as "aggressive" Once through obedience is not enough for some dogs. You should continue to socialise the dog with people and other dogs. This is a security seeking reaction, very understandable for a pup just nine months old. For what its worth, my charming big dog did not 'mellow out' until about 3 years old. He had much the same reaction and Robert Holmes, the dog behaviouralist, gave me some good advice. "Give your dog heaps of mouth stimulation" By the same token, your dogs personality is something you will have to get to know and accomodate. If he is going to guard his territory and family then that is something you will have to learn to manage. Good Luck Px

Hi Frizzy. :) Certainly poignant advice from Nekhbet which I second wholeheartedly. You should find a Breeder first and then chooose your dog together. The Breeder and the dog are both there for the life of the dog. However, I don't see what difference the dog being on the main register would make. Its your dog, you can keep it entire or not. Its your choice. Regards Px