*kirty*

Ah Pugs get Cerebellar ataxia. Sounds very similar though. CH is not progressive so I would imagine that if the pup has decent quality of life now and an understanding owner, there is no reason it can't live a happy life. There is forum member on here who has a rescue dog with a similar condition - tdierikx. Perhaps send her a pm.

Found a few pages with some info and also some videos: https://www.google.com.au/search?site=&source=hp&ei=dOgGV8SSBsbWmAW3x7rgCg&q=cerebellar+hypoplasia&oq=cerebella&gs_l=mobile-gws-hp.1.2.0i131j0l4.2860.17176.0.18582.20.15.5.2.2.0.1459.6306.2-8j4j7-2.14.0....0...1c.1.64.mobile-gws-hp..4.16.2727.3.hSY-vp_aLdU#q=cerebellar+hypoplasia+pugs There is a disorder that Pugs get which sounds very similar.

What don't you disagree with kirty? I said a few things. Everything, or just some things in particular? I disagree that most pedigree brachy dogs are healthy. All brachy dogs have brachy syndrome. They all have some degree of airway disease. And I disagree that most breeders are putting a focus on fixing these issues. Because breeders know that if they breed a Frenchie with a longer snout, they will be laughed out of the show ring.

It's a shame to say it but the Pug X dogs do not suffer the same horrendous brachy-headed issues that many of the purebred pugs do. I love pugs, they're such fun, funky little dogs. And it breaks my heart when I see them living compromised, difficult lives because they simply cannot breathe properly. Not entirely true. SOME Pug crosses have better breathing and better eyes than purebreds, some are just as bad.

Yep my feelings on it have nothing to do with feeling or wanting to be seen to be superior either . Its about nothing else but what is best for dogs and if someone can show me how what has occurred to date is what is best for dogs or that they actually have a plan to fix it and pretty quickly Im all ears. But that is just it! The breeders of these breeds have sat back and covered their ears and cried that their dogs are healthy for years. These issues have been festering for a long time and now that the public is starting to realise the truth, the breeders want to start blaming animal rights nuts. They have had time to address these issues before the shit hits the fan, but they chose not to. It's now or never. Soon enough the issue will be taken out of their hands.

'Normal' dog skull: British Bulldog skull: Full body x-ray of a Pekingese:

And it has nothing to do with feeling superior or anything else. I am not a hard core animal rights activist - I am an experienced vet nurse who has seen first hand the suffering that goes on in some breeds. And you can blame BYB all you like, but it is just as common (if not more) with the pedigree dogs.

Well I'm sorry but if a dog is physically unsound, it shouldn't be bred! And if breeders can't figure out a way to make sure their breed IS physically sound then maybe they shouldn't be breeding. Scottish Fold cats were a great example - the genetics that caused the folded ears also caused severe arthritis, birth deformities, spinal problems, etc. I don't care how cute they are, if you can't breed a sound specimen then that breed needs to go. It was physically impossible to breed sound Scottish Folds so people stopped breeding them. Dog breeders should take heed - we now know just what issues go along with squashed faces, cork screw tails, bulgy eyes, etc etc. Now is the time to fix it before the decisions are made for you.

Jed I respectfully disagree with your comments. Many of the breeders I have seen are considered top breeders with show winning dogs. Unfortunately many show breeders are still breeding dogs to win in the ring, ignoring health concerns, despite what claiming otherwise.

And Steve, all brachy dogs DO have brachy head syndrome! Round skull, missing and/or deformed teeth, prominent eyes and poor airways - all brachy dogs have it to some degree. Which is why all brachy dogs are automatically a higher anaesthetic risk.

As a vet nurse, I completely agree with the article. I am sick of seeing dogs that can't breathe properly without airway and/or nostril surgery, or eyes so bulgy they require eye surgery to prevent constant damage and permanent scarring. Just last week I saw a 2yo Frenchie die from respiratory distress. Owners rushed it into emergency after finding it collapsed. It was a warm day but certainly not hot. Hadn't been exercised or anything. It was a pedigree dog. I would say at least 50% of our brachy patients are pedigrees and over 90% have severe respiratory issues. Watching them breathe with an ET tube in is heart breaking - it's like they are finally getting enough oxygen and then you have to take it out and they go back to struggling. I am all for pedigree dogs but I am sick of seeing breeders excuse serious health problems as 'part of the breed'. When a dog's well being is severely compromised, that is not ok. And until breeders wake up and change their ways, stuff like this will keep being published. This article was not written by hard core animal rights activists, it was written by vets and researchers. They have nothing to gain by publishing this article, there is no ulterior motive.

Bump! Are any breeders interested in organising a clinic? Send me a pm! :)

Am I the only one that gets so frustrated at FB posts regarding pets? I have seen so many posts recently that make my blood boil! Eg dog dying of mystery illness, local vet has no idea but owner refuses to seek help elsewhere. Lots of people suggested specialists etc but it was all ignored. Then today, SBT with anxiety issues (which mainly sounds like escaping due to boredom). Local vet suggests medicating the dog which apparently will cost $5.50 per day. Owner can't afford that. So I suggest walking the dog every day, playing games, teaching tricks, get a back pack to make him work harder on walks, etc. All of which are free! Nope, too hard. Can't possibly walk him every day as she has a toddler... People want a magic fix, god forbid they actually have to do something.

My childhood dog buried her bones. None of my own dogs have ever buried them.

Gorgeous!

There was a puppy at work with parvo last week - bought in NSW and became sick on the journey back to VIC. Its litter mate didn't make it back and died.

The uterus had burst, so she will have toxins in her body cavity. She is a very sick little girl and will need a long time to recover. I would ask about transferring her to your local vet for supportive care.

She is probably covered then. I would get her done once pups are born and get pups done at 6wo.

How many times has she been vaccinated in the past? How old is she?

Melbourne Eyevet - Australia's newest and foremost animal eye specialist clinic - is doing a travelling clinic to Traralgon on April 18th. This will be a great opportunity for breeders to get eye certificates done and pet owners to have their pet's eyes examined. We hope to do these clinics on a semi-regular basis depending on their popularity. If you would like to know more or to book an appointment, please call Dr Anu O'Reilly on 0418329697 or Dr Chloe Harmand on 0430163640 or send us an email at [email protected] We are also very keen to hear from pet owners and breeders/breed clubs who would like us to come and visit other locations. We are hoping to run ACES clinics in the near future at KCC Park and Bulla, but are also happy to travel to other shows and locations if there is demand.

What about a Whippet? Most are happy to snooze all day as long as they are indoors and get to spend a lot of time with the family when they are home.

Cattle dogs and Collie Smooths shed like buggery though!

Most pet doors I have seen have latches that allow you to change the 'settings' on the flap - open both ways, closed both ways, in only, out only.

Could you look at rehoming the younger dog? Sounds like the older one will be fine on her own and can then have all the attention to herself. And the younger one would be easier and safer to rehome.

Is that my Beau??