WreckitWhippet

I'm resisting the urge to phwoarrr I tried to take some pics of a certain someone a week ago but he just looked like a crim

Raced out at 5.30am so I beat the heat and the sun for these pics, only to have them ruined by a bushfire and the excessive smoke haze... damn-it

It could be a horrilbly ugly growth phase and it's not uncommon for dogs to go very bum high, roach over the topline and look horendous for a while.

Another groomer here who says no to clipping. Get a cool coat and a nice big ice brick.

Pups do not belong locked in the house all day, they need sunshine, fresh air and something to look at other than the inside of your home. I would suggest investing the money in a good quality dog run, with a shelter.

There's no problem with anyone that breeds and registers their Amstaffs with the AKC, then for whatever reason themselves or the buyers choose to register their Amstaffs as APBT's with another registry. Even if they did this, when it comes to BSL in this country, they are still recognised as Amstaffs as they can be accepted for re-registration with the ANKC. ANKC papers means your dog is not classed as a "restricted breed" You could also choose to register your ANKC papered Amstaff with another registry, that will accept them as APBT's. People fail to recognise that the dual registration, when it comes to the AKC and re-registration with the ANKC ( your get out of jail free card ) only works one way. That being the dogs have to be AKC registered Amstaffs in the first place and not APBT's trying to be dual registered in the reverse. Unless you are prepared to falsify papers , your American Pit Bull Terrier will never be anything else other than an APBT when it comes to BSL. It's a pretty simple concept , unless you do not understand how the AKC and the ANKC work and what their reciprocal arrangement is.

Are you suggesting that ANKC recognised breeders simply slot the unpapered Pits into their breeding program ? or even worse falsify breeding records to produce papers for Pits ? Harldy a good idea to undermine the integrity of the ANKC register. I wondered if there are any APBT's with Amstaff papers??? dual registered i think, but i wont be surprised at all. Papers are still available for apbt's. Back to basics for you. :D There are no dual registered APBT's , there are however dual registered Amstaffs, who have been registered with the AKC and then placed on additional registries as APBT's , where those registeries choose to accept and include the American Staffordshire Terrier as an APBT. The AKC does recognise and accept the APBT as a breed and in turn neither does our governing body the ANKC. For the purposes of BSL in this country, only those dogs who are ANKC registered are excluded from restrictions. This also includes those dogs who are imported and re-registered with the ANKC where permissable. ETA see above post re the unethical who might falsify papers, that is the only way they are going to get APBT's issued with ANKC papers.

Are you suggesting that ANKC recognised breeders simply slot the unpapered Pits into their breeding program ? or even worse falsify breeding records to produce papers for Pits ? Harldy a good idea to undermine the integrity of the ANKC register. I wondered if there are any APBT's with Amstaff papers??? Quite possibly there have been unethical breeders out there, who have compromised the integrity of the ANKC registry and have falsified papers. If they have, they ought to be shot for placing every ANKC registered American Staffordshire Terrier at risk. As it currently stands, if you have ANKC papers , together with a corresponding microchip, you do not have a restricted breed. I guess it's only a matter of time before someone without ethics, screws the currently protected ANKC dogs over.

I need to get the camera out. Somehow hot weather and portrait just don't gel for me

Of the choices on your list I'd go with either Eaglepack, Proplan or the Royal Canin.

Are you suggesting that ANKC recognised breeders simply slot the unpapered Pits into their breeding program ? or even worse falsify breeding records to produce papers for Pits ? Harldy a good idea to undermine the integrity of the ANKC register.

Straight onto raw mince here as well, with a touch of yogurt. Once I've introduced that without any probs, we move onto the mince, yogurt and soaked biscuit for a few weeks and then we start to reduce the mince, stop soaking the dry and introduce all the yummy raw foods like necks, wings and lamb flap.

it's too early in the morning for me to see that Lea

We use crates from the first day in the car, through to adulthood.

Todays effort.

I don't know how to edit...LOL I'm not sure if that's a good or bad thing

I feed them in oil but a whole tin of mackeral or sardines is divided between the dogs, several times a week. If you are just feeding one dog and want to introduce sardines or mackeral to them, tip the contents of the can in a plastic container that seals tight, mash it with a fork to distribute the oil evenly through the fish and use a couple of teaspoons at a time. It keeps for a couple of days in the fridge.

Dogs don't care if it's raining, take them for a walk anyway. You are less likely to see others out walking while it's raining and it's the perfect opportunity for them to see the world.

If they are going to the toilet in their beds and on the floor that many times during a night, clearly the pup is not being taken outside to the toilet enough. When you are toilet training a puppy it will mean getting up during the night, sometimes two or three times a night and taking them out. It's the only way they learn.

RepelX works wonders and none of mine will lick it off each other. Place some fly traps around you yard. Pick up every time you see a poo and I've found that eucalyptus oil diluted in water keeps them off the brick work of the house.

Neither of those silly examples of yours. But, in answer to your question . A reputable APBT/Amstaff/Rotti/ANY BREED breeder is: 1. One who at all times, would have a goal of breeding to improve, restore or develop the breeds via a process of selection over successive generations and, before breeding a litter, would give serious and equal consideration to construction, temperament, health and soundness, in the choice of breeding stock. Will always bear in mind that aggression and nervousness form no part in temperament and character of any dog. Should aim all breeding to the improvement of the breed 2. No bitch would be mated without due consideration as to the well being of the bitch and her offspring. 3. Would not deliberately in-breed with mother to son, father to daughter or brother to sister unless he/she has clear & substantive reasons. 4. Would agree that he/she will never provide false information regarding the parentage of the litter. 5. Would not breed a litter unless he/she were certain of finding good homes for the puppies. As the owner of stud dog(s) he/she would make it very clear to the bitch owners of the commitment and facilities necessary to rear a litter. Would never allow any puppy to leave the premises to go to a new home before the age of 8 weeks. No puppy should be sold without having had its first vaccination and regular-worming treatments and would provide documented evidence of such to the purchaser. 6. Would never supply a puppy without a diet sheet. A full and accurate puppy care sheet(s) would be supplied to the purchaser, outlining health care information, heartworm control, flea control, reasons for desexing, microchip information, etc. 7. Would provide a full and detailed health record of any puppy he/she sell's to the purchaser showing a complete history of that pup from the date of whelping to the date of delivery. And will keep breeding and health records for all dogs in care. 8. Would provide a written health guarantee for every pup bred and sold. Provide on going support and advice for the life of the pup. 9. Never knowingly sell any puppy/adult dog to laboratories, pet shops or dealers in dogs or to person's known to sell stock to any of the above. Shall not provide any stud services to such persons (a dealer is defined as any person who regularly buys stock for sale at a profit). 10. Screen prospective buyers for suitability and shall fully advise them of the characteristics of the dog as a breed stressing the necessity for care, grooming and ample exercise. Register all pups with the breed's registering body unless they are disqualified from registration due to a non recognized colour. Supply the buyer with the dog's registration papers from the breeds' registrar unless this is not practicable in which case would provide an endorsed copy to the buyer . would also clearly state whether the puppy is on limited register or full register (where applicable) and explain the benefits and restrictions of that register. 11. Would never allow a puppy or adult which has any apparent physical defects or which shows definite departure from the Breed Standard to be knowingly sold without the buyer being made aware of such defects and its possible consequences. Will only sell puppies and adults, which, to the best of his/her knowledge and belief are in good health at the time of sale. 12. Would impress on the buyer that they should contact me in the event of any problem arising with the puppy or adult and make every effort to be of assistance in these circumstances. In the case of a dog needing to be re-homed, will take full responsibility to assist as much as possible in achieving this end and will accept the return of that dog at any age if this in any way possible. 13. Advertising would be strictly factual. I will not use misleading exaggeration or unfounded implications of superiority. would not promote the dogs as something they are not. 14. Would refrain from making negative or malicious statements about other breeder's, their dogs or practices. 15. Would be co-operative in any measures aimed at eradicating hereditary diseases or genetic defects. Would seek information and understanding of genetic diseases and defects and use this understanding in my breeding program. Would commit themselves to a positive breeding program aimed at eradicating such hereditary diseases or defects known or suspected within my breed. 16. Would be honest and forthright in notifying any genetic or heritable diseases found to be in any dogs I have bred and pass on any information required to help breeders make necessary choices in their breeding program. 17. Would not breed a litter unless he/she had the time and facilities to devote proper care and attention to the rearing of the puppies and to the well being of the dam. 18. Any dog/puppy in his/her care would receive immediate professional attention should it become ill. 19. Would continue to offer helpful assistance to any puppy/adult dog buyer as long as such assistance is required. 20. All dogs in the breeders care would be adequately housed in clean, comfortable and weatherproof accommodation with a minimum of 2 hours off lead and exercise with appropriate stimulation and companionship per day. 21. All dogs in care would be under control at all times, housing and exercise areas kept clean and all care taken to limit possible disturbance to neighbours. 22. Would lead by example and advocate responsible dog ownership. 23. Would microchip all animals as prescribed by law. All follow up paper work will be fulfilled and sent to the appropriate canine authority. 24. Would exhibit and promote excellence in the discipline and practice of dog breeding. 25. Would encourage the exchange of knowledge, of technical, practical and ethical matters between breeders. 26. Would act and advise in accordance and within the parameters of his/her experience. That's not just "any" breeder, that's a Master Dog Breeder & Associates breeder that agrees to and abides by that code of conduct. :D I'm not sure why you've chosen the MDBA breeders COC and then edited out any references to the MDBA

Disgusting

Wow, I'm really going to have to go all out for my next pics, there's some awesome shots from the last few days. My OH is a reluctant model but he's just going to have to suck it up