Airedaler

I know it has been illegal to sell in Victoria for several years but it was available in Queensland. I had some sent down to me a few years ago. In the UK among my dog friends it is the feed of choice and in most cases is bought minced and frozen. No smell

Fresh green tripe at a decent price.

I feed mine somewhere between 2 and 4pm as a rule. they are outside until dark and then inside until about 10-10.30 when they go out and shut up for the night.

It's your choice which practitioner you use, whether it be a Vet, a Doctor, Dentist, Electrician, Lawn Mowing man etc. Do you explain to those people why you move to another? No need to respond to any reminders you get from the current Vet. They will not follow it up and if in the rare case tehy do then you just tell them it has already been done. No need to elaborate.

I've had a few CCR's over the years. Personally from my experience I disagree with many of the sentiments here. Clearly it is as people have found them however, my experience is vastly different. They are a highly intelligent breed and tend to be aloof but love to be part of the family and to please you. There are some dodgy temperaments but there is in any breed. They are independent and can tend to be a one person dog. Ours never were although they did favour one person in the house. One of ours was very protective. No one would have gone in the back yard before being introduced to the dog and she tended to want to be the one that instigated any contact with a new person. Her breeding was not the best lines. I guess living with Airedales for many years gave me an idea of how difficult a dog can be to train, CCR's were easy compared with the Airedale. One thing that was a negative is that they can be escape artists. They do not like being confined. As a rule ours was fine in the back yard but try to put them in a crate and they would break out of it. I'm sure not all are like that though. I did not find the puppy period particularly extended but then again I have Airedales. I would much prefer to have a CCR from a puppy than get an adult however, having said that there are some wonderful CCR's looking for a new home through the CCR Club of Victoria. You do need to be very careful of where you buy the dog, the main breeders should be fine but do not be tempted to go to a lesser known or BYB. They do shed, but it tends to be in "tumbleweeds" not constant loose hair like a lab. Ours lived to a ripe old age and did not have any major health issues. Blot can be an issue with this breed. Gnook, feel free to PM me if I can be of any help with contacts etc. They are my second favourite breed.

This is more about educating prospective puppy buyers about the difference between good dedicated breeders and ones that really are only breeding for the sake of breeding. It seems we are dammed if we do and dammed if we don't. One group of members complaining we don't do enough to educate and another lot complaining that we do too much. Alpha-bet we simply would not get the support to have meet and greets from the breeders. It would come down to the same two members who do all the work doing more and neither of us are breeding any more. Frankly I'm just about over it.

I had my grooming arm clamp cut down to fit between the bars of the trolley but the clamp was no where as big as the newer ones.

Mrs RB, I think if you asked the general public what they thought a registered dog/breeder was it would be someone registered with the local council. I think the vast majority of the GP are totally unaware of what most of us mean when we talk about registration of dogs and breeders.

You need to buy stainless steel rings. Can get them from Mr Minute/bootmaker repair type of place. The best thing I have found for id tags are collar tags from http://www.boomerangtags.com/page.php?c=collartags&k=h They sit on the collar and last forever. They cost about $10US but are guaranteed not to come off. The other good thing about them is they don't jingle and the engraving does not wear off also they don't dangle and have any possibility of being caught on anything.

It looks as though all is well and this problem has been resolved. I showed my girl on Monday and there was no issue at all. In fact she won Best of Breed and Intermediate in Group and was considered for Best Exhibit in Group.

You could try contacting the Am Staff Club in Victoria and they may be able to tell you about the lady in Victoria. The dog can also be searched on the ANKC data base and if you like to send me the name of the dog I'm happy to look it up and see if it is registered with them.

I found this article very helpful when I was in a similar situation. Hope it helps your friend. So often the decision we make to keep the dog going because they "seem happy" is made for ourselves and no tin the best interest of the dog. How to Know When It's Time to Euthanize Your Pet By Dr. Andy Roark | vetstreet.com Just last week, while I was performing euthanasia for a critically ill patient, the pet's owner looked at me and said, "I bet this is the hardest part of your job." That gave me pause. For me, putting animals to sleep is not one of the hardest parts of being a veterinarian. That's because euthanasia is often a blessing and gift to a suffering animal. In my experience, the hardest part of being a veterinarian is telling owners that their beloved pet has a terminal illness and will soon be leaving this world. The emotions that pass across their faces, even if they have suspected the worst for some time, are heart-wrenching. I still remember the first person I had to share this terrible news with. He was a nice, middle-aged man with two small children and an 8-year-old Rottweiler named Stone. Stone was a member of the family, and when he started to limp, his owner brought him straight in to be checked out. Stone was a wonderful dog at home, but he was not a fan of the veterinary clinic. My best dog treats did nothing to warm his heart, and when I manipulated his painful left shoulder, well… that ended our chances of being best friends. Even though Stone was not an admirer of mine, I liked him, and I really liked his owner. That made it so much harder to discuss his diagnosis: osteosarcoma. Osteosarcoma is a painful bone tumor that responds poorly to treatment. In some cases, treatments involving limb amputation and/or radiation therapy can be beneficial. In Stone's case, these options were not feasible. Together, Stone's owner and I decided to provide him with the best palliative care we could, and we promised each other that we would not let Stone suffer. When the time came, we would do the right - if tough - thing and put him to sleep rather than allow him to live in increasing pain. Stone's owner was the first person I ever had an end-of-life discussion with, and he was also the first person to ask me a question I have heard hundreds of times since: "How will I know when it's time?" The most recent person to ask me this question was my own mother. Her Miniature Schnauzer has battled long-term health problems and was recently diagnosed with diabetes. Unfortunately, she initially responded poorly to treatment. She lost her love of food, began soiling her bed and was generally acting pitiful. How to Decide Over the past few years, I've heard a lot of veterinarians give wonderful advice to people who are wondering when it is time to give their pets the gift of a peaceful passing. Here are four of the best pieces of advice I've heard, and they are the same ones I passed on to my own mother for her consideration. Every pet, illness and situation is different. There is no single rule that can be followed for when it is time to help your best friend "cross the rainbow bridge." Getting input from your veterinarian on the specific medical conditions that your loved one may face is vital for doing what is best for your pet. You may also benefit from having a caring friend who is not as emotionally involved in the situation as you are to help you gain perspective and really "see" what is happening with your pet. Remember that pets live in the moment. One of the most wonderful things about animals is how they embrace the present. Every time I walk into my house, my faithful Viszla throws a one-dog ticker tape parade. The fact that I have entered the house thousands of times before, or that I will leave again in a few hours, means nothing. All that matters to him is the joy that he feels right now. When our pets are suffering, they don't reflect on all the great days they have had before, or ponder what the future will bring. All they know is how they feel today. By considering this perspective, we can see the world more clearly through their eyes. And their eyes are what matter. Ask yourself important questions. Sometimes, articulating or writing down your thoughts can make the right path more apparent. Some questions that help pet owners struggling with this decision include: · Why do I think it might be time to euthanize? · What are my fears and concerns about euthanizing? · Whose interests, besides those of my pet, am I taking into account? · What are the concerns of the people around me? · Am I making this decision because it is best for my pet, or because it is best for me because I'm not ready to let go? Measure their quality of life. This is no more than trying to determine how good or bad our pet's life is at this moment. Trying to assess this can be difficult, but there are some ways you can try and evaluate it. Let's take a look at a few of my favorites in the next section. Is Life a Joy or a Drag? Our pets may not be able to talk to us and tell us how they are doing, but if we pay close attention, there are many clues that can help us answer that question. The Rule of "Five Good Things": Pick the top five things that your pet loves to do. Write them down. When he or she can no longer do three or more of them, quality of life has been impacted to a level where many veterinarians would recommend euthanasia. Good Days vs. Bad: When pets have "good days and bad days," it can be difficult to see how their condition is progressing over time. Actually tracking the days when your pet is feeling good as well as the days when he or she is not feeling well can be helpful. A check mark for good days and an X for bad days on your calendar can help you determine when a loved one is having more bad days than good. HHHHHMM: Doctor Alice Villalobos is a well-known veterinary oncologist. Her "HHHHHMM" Quality of Life Scale is another useful tool. The five H's and two M's are: Hurt, Hunger, Hydration, Happiness, Hygiene (the ability to keep the pet clean from bodily waste), Mobility and More (as in, more good days than bad). Dr. Villalobos recommends grading each category on a scale of 1-10 (with 1 being poorest quality of life and 10 being best). If the majority of categories are ranked as 5 or above, continuing with supportive care is acceptable. Pet Hospice Journal: Keeping a journal of your pet's condition, behavior, appetite, etc., can be extremely valuable in evaluating quality of life over time. A Tale of Two "Endings" Thankfully, my mother's Schnauzer, Zoe, eventually responded to her therapy. As a perpetual optimist, I like to think that she may be with us for some time to come. Still, the reality of having older pets is that we must be vigilant in their care and aware that every day is a gift. In the case of my long-ago patient, Stone, with whom I first walked this path, I am glad to say that he did not suffer unnecessarily with osteosarcoma. His owner made a good decision, and Stone crossed the rainbow bridge while in the loving arms of his people. He was remembered by them as a strong, loving protector of the children in his family, and I will always remember his owner for having the strength and wisdom I hope we'll all have when the time comes to say that final goodbye. Dr. Andy Roark is a practicing veterinarian at Cleveland Park Animal Hospital in Greenville, S.C., where he lives out his dream of caring for animals and educating their owners on optimal pet health. Dr. Roark is also the founder and managing director of a veterinary consulting firm, Tall Oaks Enterprises, LLC, as well as a member of the VetPartners consulting group. While in veterinary school at the University of Florida, Dr. Roark served as one of the first national presidents of the Veterinary Business Management Association (VBMA). He currently serves on the NAVC Program Committee, the Veterinary Team Brief Advisory Board and the National VBMA Advisory Board. A nationally recognized veterinary writer, speaker and thought leader, Dr. Roark pens regular columns for DVM Newsmagazine and Veterinary Team Brief. Dr. Roark is also a dedicated concierge, chauffeur, storyteller, dress-up fashion consultant and diaper changer for two young daughters.

Hi Rebanne, I agree with you what you say. I'm under pressure from a splinter group to do this and I'm not sure it is the best route to take. We do however, somehow need to educate prospective buyers how to distinguish between the responsible ethical and knowledgeable breeders and the pseudo breeders.

Hi All, I'm updating our club webpage and it has been suggested we include a list of questions that prospective puppy purchasers should ask breeders they contact. As a breeder would you please share with me what you would expect a buyer to ask of you and also questions that you may ask of them. Many thanks

I think I'd be taking him to see Andrew Turner in Mt Waverley.

Thanks everyone for your replies. At this stage all is looking good and there has been no sign of any problem for several days so I'm quietly confident that all will be well as is the Vet. I'l continue to restrict her exercise and keep her confined for a while yet just to make sure all is good.

Have you mentioned it to the breeder or some other Lab breeder/exhibitor? What does it say in the breed standard about eyes? If the breeder shows and knew you wanted to show your pup hopefully they would no have given you that pup if it is a major fault

Thanks Tassie and BDJ for your replies. My two and a half year old Airedale suddenly started carrying one hind leg about 8 weeks ago. She would do this at various times during the day but mainly when she got up from lying down. She would carry it for a few meters and then use as usual, including racing around. I confined her for a few days and it seemed no better so took her to the chiro who said it was a slight tear in the ligament and with rest it should come good in a couple of weeks. We found when she was confined in a small place, ie crate the limp was worse than if confined in a bigger area where she could move around to some extent. After 2 weeks it was better but not right so took her back to the chiro and he said he felt it had improved and sometimes these take longer to heal than other times. After not a lot of improvement I took he to the Vet who said it was not ligament damage and there was no reaction by the dog to any of the pushing pulling etc she did. Pain has not been an issue. Vet thought the problem could be coming from the lower back which was "very tight" and gave us anti inflamatories and more rest. She also gave her a couple of sessions of acupuncture. Progress has been slow but steady but she still basically on rising carries the leg for a while. We have her confined most of the time but on a couple of occasions she has "escaped" and has run without any issues or obvious effect. I've had a couple of Bowen Treatments and she is much better after each of those but 8 weeks since the issue surfaced we are no closer to finding what or where the problem really is.

Hi Everyone, Can anyone who has had a dog with a torn/damaged cruciate ligament tell me what their symptoms were please. Did the dog use the leg at all or only at certain times such as when they first get up? Did they carry the leg all the time or were they able to use it happily? How was the condition diagnosed? Did the dog display signs of pain and if so when? On manipulation, on movement or other? Many thanks in advance

There is also a Bowen Therapist at the clinic I mentioned above. I've been taking my girl to her for a couple of weeks. It is my first experience with Bowen Therapy and I have to say it seems to have had a great impact on Spice.

I suggest you go to see Ann Nevill in South Road. East West Veterinary. Ann works in both Eastern and Western methods and I have had fantastic success with her over a couple of issues.

Try contacting the Corgi Club in your State - or another one if need be.

My male was castrated at 7, no issues. Apart from the social pressure to have dogs de sexed it has to be up to the individual to make a rational decision. There are pros and cons in both and no one should feel pressured into de sexing at any age but particularly at a young age. It does, however, take more commitment if you have entire animals.

If you want a real challenge with obedience and/or agility go for a terrier. Particularly an Airedale is well capable of both BUT it will take work and a real commitment to cope with their "work ethics". Alternatively if you are looking for a gundog have a look at the Curly Coated Retriever for something a bit different.

Seems to me the breeder has offered a solution that you have refused. I do not believe you can expect a refund of the price plus some of the veterinary costs as compensation and still expect to keep the "faulty" product.