WreckitWhippet

I'm out, as it could quite possibly involve a brush LOL

The board wastes our money like it's growing on a tree out back, when it comes to "legal advice". What irks me the most about Dogs, if the fact the so much crap goes on behind closed doors and we as members , rarely get a say on anything. They give away our money ( McGreevy comes to mind there ), hand over our info, play pals with the RSPCA and we get no say it what happens, just an after thought in the gazette if we are lucky.

Why did he die? The blue in Schipps is known as the death gene and rarely do they survive beyond birth. Besides the alopecia which he had from only a couple of weeks of age, he became blind, couldn't eat without being hand fed, developed kidney, liver and heart problems and other auto immune issues. We knew when we took him on that he wouldn't survive for long but we wanted to give him a home for his short life. just on his colour, health issues aside, could he have been exhibited as he was a "whole colour". I've seen the odd light coloured Schipp ( not sure what colour they are called ) in the ring and have had to look twice , to see what they are.

There used to be a Bluetick living in Jerrabomberra when I lived over that way. The owner nearly fell over when I asked him if that's what it was. I like the look of the Redbones but not sure I'd want to live with a dog that bays. All Coonhounds are noted for their good temperament. The one I met was called Jed or Jethro, it was a lovely redneck name The baying would probably do my head in

I'm a bit of a sucker for the Bluetick Coonhound. I can remember meeting one years ago at the Parkes show, he was just spectating that night.

what an EPIC waste of our members money. Not only were they defeated but they failed to really gain any votes beyond the initial poo stirring petition.

There would have been elements of camouflage in some breeds and for breeds like NSDTR , the marking on the tail is important. Don't quote me on the NSDTR but I thought they had the white tip for a reason.

They used to be. I don't know any breeders who it these days but I think it happens less often at least. I wouldn't think twice to make sure a black and tan, liver, blue or fawn doesn't make it past the first few hours. I'd be taking a serious look at how they've come about and making sure I take measure to prevent them popping up again. Out of curiosity, why wouldn't you desex and pet-home? Assuming the pups are healthy of course. Because to let them out into the hands of the averge Joe, serves only to encourage the breeding of them. There are people who already think that black and tans for example are the best thing since sliced bread and can't wait to get one. Excitement over a breed fault, colour or otherwise should not be encouraged.

They used to be. I don't know any breeders who it these days but I think it happens less often at least. I wouldn't think twice to make sure a black and tan, liver, blue or fawn doesn't make it past the first few hours. I'd be taking a serious look at how they've come about and making sure I take measure to prevent them popping up again.

Why ? because it makes people who really don;t have a clue, feel good, as they are seen to be doing something.

You only need to wait until April next year and every NSW club will have to offer it, then pop over the border to show.

There was more to it than simply an overgrown lawn hence the reason why the op was dubious. It all boils down to the RSPCA not getting back in touch with her, leaving her to believe that they had not looked into the matter. Had they bothered to contact her I am sure she would not have continued to ring them. Every complaint is assigned a number, when you call the RSPCA and lodge a complaint you are given a case number ( can't remember the exact name of it, I can go back through my diary of the report I made ). I called the RSPCA back a couple of weeks after I lodged a complaint regarding and emaciated dog, I was told that a notice had been issued to the owner and that they would check back at a later date to ensure it had been complied with. They must have complied as the dog put on weight and it's still in their back yard. It is NOT the RSPCA's responsibility to call everyone back who lodges a complaint and inform them of the outcome. Okay but not everyone is aware of this; seems like the op was not supplied with a case number or whatever it may be called. You would expect that the RSPCA inspectors would know and hence pass this onto complainants and advise them that should they want to know the outcome that they are to ring back. You don't speak to an inspector, you speak to someone who is works in a call centre.

Once again the responsible will pay and get one, the others will go on their merry way and naturally the registered breeders will have no choice, as the CC's know where we live and pretty soon the RSPCA will too.

There was more to it than simply an overgrown lawn hence the reason why the op was dubious. It all boils down to the RSPCA not getting back in touch with her, leaving her to believe that they had not looked into the matter. Had they bothered to contact her I am sure she would not have continued to ring them. Every complaint is assigned a number, when you call the RSPCA and lodge a complaint you are given a case number ( can't remember the exact name of it, I can go back through my diary of the report I made ). I called the RSPCA back a couple of weeks after I lodged a complaint regarding and emaciated dog, I was told that a notice had been issued to the owner and that they would check back at a later date to ensure it had been complied with. They must have complied as the dog put on weight and it's still in their back yard. It is NOT the RSPCA's responsibility to call everyone back who lodges a complaint and inform them of the outcome.

and a cross bred.

or you just look for the " champion lines " , you'll be lucky to come across one in the immediate pedigree. Whilst a "champion" is no gaurantee of quality, they are at least prepared to get out in the ring and give it a go and maybe learn something about the breed along the way. There might be the odd one in amongst the plethora of blue breeders, but to be honest if you want to show a pup, you're best off avoiding blue altogether.

Your original breeders should have been able to point you in the direction of people they know, that show in your local area.

Poodie is 4 and a half and is only just now starting to feed any of the dogs. She understands that they must be calm and quiet before being fed and gives them the back command before opening the crate. When they sit quietly she feeds them. She's very dog savvy for a youngster but even so, she's only now capable of understanding and being aware enough to feed them, at two no way.

I think you;re right on the money Dobesrock. There's not much point in asking for advice and then saying, it's not the way you've done it before, so I'll just ignore it. Staffygirl, if you want to raise the puppy the same way as you've raised all of the other dogs and ignore sensible advice from people who are answering your questions with similar responses, then just do it.

It's a waste of time getting a KC vacc, he's a fit, young and healthy dog, and the chances are that if he does come down with it, it's going to be a mild case anyway, that you can treat with Manuka Honey and good old cough medicine. I used to vaccinate against it, but given that the vaccinated dogs were the sickest and some of my unvaccinated didn't contract it, I no longer see the point.

I think that you are pretty much doing all that you can. The salt water and sun combination will dry and bleach the coat to some extent and really short of keeping the dog under cover and out of the salt water, it's going to continue to fade around the pants.

OMG, I should have sent Bradley, they they would be like book ends I'm keeping this pic

She's too busy watching Pea run around the yard and smack into the glass door. We don't have any here, so he's learning all about it LOL

Vote for the ACT too. EPIC on the doorstep and close to EP as well.

My above friend has had two litters in the last few months, 1 Whippet and 1 Beagle and I think has another due in a month or so for yet another breed. All up she owns about 7-8 breeds - I don't see a problem with it. 50 dogs???? :p It is an impossibility to ensure that all 50 dogs are given proper care and invidual attention. Yes, that does constitute a puppy miller! She is breeding as a means to earn herself a considerable income and that is a NO NO. It is a disgrace! Actually I've sent two of my dogs there. A much loved boy and a girl that was my pride and joy. I couldn;t be happier with the time and effort that goes into those dogs. The boy sleeps in the kennels, which is fine by me, that's where he was here. The girl, lives in the house and baby sits the smaller breeds. This lady is so far from a puppy farmer that it's not funny. Immaculate house, dogs kennels, acres of grass and care that is second to none. You should be very careful not to judge a breeder by their numbers. Where exactly did you send your dogs? are we talking about the same people that the poster is speaking of? If that is so, then I am relieved to hear that the dogs are well looked after! Even so though, I personally am of the belief that dogs should be a part of the family and not live their life in a prison cell. The dogs ARE her family. It's what she does all day every day and the dogs would get more attention each and have a better lifestyle than most single dogs living in a back yard. Sleeping in a kennels run isn't a prison cell.