WreckitWhippet

I've been following "Mini Paws" too. So far nothing looks legit

Not a pack that I'd want to own or foster

ask for your money back and look for a breeder who actually knows what they are doing. Breeding for colour should ring the first alarm bell and no Stafford puppy should be leaving home at 6 weeks.

I took on a foster earlier this year that was a fence jumper. She culd clear and scale anything and this included escaping from the local pound over their cyclone and barbed wire. I had her here for a couple of months, she was so bad that she'd even try and go over the fences while you were with her. I was thinking of having her euth'd within the first month but thought if I could find an apartment home that she would be safe. She was the most affectionate and loving little soul and she really enjoyed living in the house. I waited quite some time for the "right" home to come along and off she went to her inner city dwelling. She lasted only two days before I got a phone call saying that someone had found her on a major road. Her new owner was at a loss as to how she was out and raced home to check the house was locked and no one had broken in. She was so hell bent on escaping that she climbed through a slighlty open window that had less than 10cm wide security bars on it. I was devestated, her new owner was devasted that she was not able to be kept in and I made the decision to have her PTS. I had discussed her issue with quite a few people who were very knowledable regarding the breed, I talked to several people in rescue who had experience with "fence jumpers" and an behaviourist. Such a waste of such a lovely soul. I did seriosuly consider her options and the consequences of her behaviour before rehoming her. The last thing I wanted to do was break someone's heart. I will not rehome another fence jumper. RIP Lucy Whippet One thing I am adamant should happen in rescue is that no dogs are rehomed from kennel/storage rescue facilities. People that adopt a dog are expecting that dog to fit into their family home and as such they should be fostered in a family/home environment. How on earth can rescues match dogs to families, when the dogs haven't set foot in a home, they have gone straight from pound to storage. There were several Whippets that bounced around NSW for months, I've lost track of where they are now, I hope they have finally landed on their feet.

Love the wings! ahh yes, the wings maketh the Princess

I thought every Chi on the planet owned a tux :laugh: Every Stafford bitch should own at last one pink tutu

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The "ex" owners have no rigt to complain, as once they surrender an animal, they become just that and the dog is no longer theirs.

OH is taking her to work for a malaseb wash this week will just depend on when he has time there.. We already have a bottle of chlorex concerntrate So I've just been making it up in a large bottle as needed.. Love the stuff!!! She had a relaxed night on the bed so something must be working as she slept with me but I think the source of the problem is our new lowchen boy who can be over bearing and licking her constantly, she won't go near him so it's a very sad time for him as well.. ATM she's IN the bed snuggled up at my feet having a snooze, will have to Unwrap her feet this morning give them a break and re wrap There's no need to wash the entire dog in Malaseb, it's dries out the coat and skin, just use it diluted and leave it on the particular area with the hot spot and towel it off, no need to rinse. Malaseb used that way also works very well for localised pyoderma

The listerine that works does so because it contains chlorhexidine. Having said that, you may as well just buy a bottle of chlorhex. I've found that Malaseb diluted 3mls to 100 of warm water, put in a sauce bottle, quirted on and massaged and then rinsed off the area with more works a treat. I usually treat the area at least twice a dog and make sure you dry it off with a clean towel or paper towel.

My bitch is 100% devoted to me. She's rather indifferent when it comes to other dogs and generally loves most people. Nothing much worries her, she's playfull, obedient and recalls like a rocket. I like my bitches because they are moody bitches.

Cycles can depend on breed and lines. I'm not sure what you are waiting for a second cycle for, but if you are thinking of breeding her, having done both cruciates, she's not breeding material.

Sloughi it certainly isn't.

I'm stunned by the number of owners who allow their dogs to have bad experience after bad experience at dog parks and then they are somewhat shocked when their dog stands up for itself or develops behavioural issues. If you have a puppy , don't take it to a dog park, take it to meet dogs with known temperaments and take it where you can control the interactions.

I know we've done whelping boxes but I'd like to see some puppy set ups. I've pulled my last one apart and want to start over and I'm after some good ideas What do you have outdoors ? What do you like about it, What would you do differently if anything ? Which breed?

If my boys even look like lifting a leg in the house, it's met with a swift boot up the rear end.

Shantiah, does it include the potential to break into the boxes ?

If there are any doubts, the dog should not be released to the public, be it "rescue or other wise.

Bugger that I've broken another one and the other one is away showing for the weekend.

What makes a great vet in my eyes is one that you can build a good relationship with and they are prepared to listen to you. Whilst a vet might be the "expert" so to speak, no one knows your dogs better than you do. I use my local vet ( within walking distance ) and have no issue with their care and we have a good relationship. The thing i like most about them is they are upfront and admitt when they are in over their heads and will refer on quickly. I also drive 3 hours to use Karen Hedberg and do so for anything that is not an emergency but I want the best advice for, in particular breeding

Before = a new piece of lino for the base with a piece of new carpet on top and some blankets During= take out the blankets and replace with newspaper and towels After = replace the carpet with a new piece if needed and then put specially made mats and either vet bed or large pieces of towelling, depending on what the bitch decides to do. Most of mine don't scratch up or bury their pups. I find that such behaviour after whelping indicates a lack of calcium.

Contact Ironklad Amstaffs. They are well bred, very well raised and the breeders pay attention to detail.

From Bubby Bretty at 6 weeks, to Best In Show winning Bretty at 3 years

Given that they are all crap and I wouldn't feed it to any dog, but for the sake of the exercise and picking one, I'd go with the Supercoat. There's a few in the "Pedigree/Pal" range but I went with the most common one sold where I worked and that was the "mince and veg" and judged it against Supercoat Adult Chicken. They were both as bad as each other however the Supercoat won out, as the Pedigree contains food colouring.

why in the hell have you taken on this dog if you do not have the knowledge or skills to care for it or access to a decent vet ?