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We didn't get one for the show with the reciept. We didn't get numbers, but that's ok, cause it said that on the schedule, but does anyone know a breed breakdown?

Tibetan Mastiff Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Finnish Lapphund Havanese Tibetan Terrier Bearded Collie Samoyed Siberan Husky Alaskan Malumute Saluki :) :) :D :D there are all differing reasons why not, but they are the breeds and look at and just wish.

My favourite breeds are the Cavalier, the Tibetan Spaniel, the Bearded Collie, and the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrivier. I know a wide mix, but I love them all for differing reasons, although I don't own all of them. My least favourites would be from the Terriers, but I love the way some of them look, they would suit me the least. Once upon a time I would of said a peke, but they have grown on me immensely. I love thier wobbled walk, and some of them have the most outrageous personalities. This is turning more into a post from me, on dogs I love, because there's not many out there that don't have thier good points, and after all they are all dogs!

I completely disagree with annual vaccinations, and have found a vet who will listen to me in my beliefs, but it was a long road. The reason I disagree is to do with the fact that they are unneccesary to protect the animal against diseases due the vaccines immunisation life. I completely agree with the following statements in that article; “It’s my belief that pet owners are not being informed about recent studies and are just following recommendations. “Of course, the completely unscientific opinion that vaccines should be given every year is nothing more than a convention adopted decades ago by agreement between veterinarians and vaccine manufacturers, primarily as an excuse to get pets in for annual exams The author has done a fantastic job with that article, and I thank the person on here who posted it. However, when it came to another article someone on here referred to, as towards the effects of the vaccines itself and the fact that the distemper article apparently destroys collagen within the dog, I found, as a researcher some red flags when it came to the validity of the information, including; There is no cause and effect here but the temporal relationship is fairly noteworthy. That sure would be a heck of a coincidence. Clearly, more research needs to be done in this area It seems that in-depth research and analysis are not all that necessary Statements like this, are trying to link unrelated information to unpublished, and unconfirmed research. I am not saying that the fact that collagen may be destroyed by the vaccine is untrue, it may be, but obviously they have not managed to conclusively prove it. I think damaging the repuatation of the vaccine itself, not just the schedule on which the Vet Societies around the worlds seem to endlessly push is wrong, without conclusive evidence that they are in fact dangerous. This article sort of reminds me of others that people have linked on here linking everything from heart murmurs to HD to early desexing. While I wholeheartedly detest the over-vaccination trend, I still want my animals to be vaccinated against the terrible diseases that are out there. And I don't want things like Rabies in Australia, so I still believe in vaccination, just not OVER-vaccination.

wow 3 months. Mine took about 2 months, but we passed the first time, and it was around Christmas time, but I thought it was quite quick.

My show dogs are my pets and yes all dogs are different. My show dogs are pets first, and then show dogs. And my dogs will sometimes bark at people coming up to them in thier crates, but LOVE pats!!!! And yes all dogs are different. But the way people approach dogs is different too. Most come up really politely and ask, but i have had people at ag shows (children AND ADULTS) walk into the gazebo, and stick thier hands straight into thier trolley or crate, and me rush at them to stop. Even at Sydney Royal in the chaos as we all walk past, trying to get to the exit at 5pm, i had an adult walk past the security staff, and stick her hand right through the bars, and her children of course followed suit. This is not a good approach, as my dogs view thier trolley or crate as 'thier territory'.

Its only wrong if you don't ask. The only reason I would say no is if i was about to go in the ring, or the dogs were just over it. Otherwise I like the public coming up, and my dogs love saying hello! Sounds like the woman next to her was a total and utter b**ch.

Definately a second opinion. I think sometimes the vets can be more harmful, than good, when they do those patella manipulations. BUT, in her defence, and to prepare you, the joint doesn't stay out all the time in most patella cases. the problem is that the joint slips out of the joint and in most cases slips back in rather quickly. That means that the xray that your dog had could of looked perfectly normal if the joint was in at the time of the scan. Sometimes, on xray's though they can see that the joint is slightly smaller than it should be. When he walks, have you ever noticed him 'hopping' on one leg? it may only be for a couple of seconds, or even one beat of a normal gait pattern. Usually patella's will continually pop in and out throughout the dogs life, to varying degrees, but most dogs handle the pain EXCEPTIONALLY well. Our girl, who hasn't had the surgery, lives pain free, still goes on walks, jumps on the bed, does crazy zoomies, and everything that any of our other dogs would do, BUT her patella does slip in and out, and most of time you cannot see it unless you feel the leg, or are looking at it incredibly closely. Plus you said that your guy had that one time where he slipped on the wet grass - patella's can also be caused by a trauma such as this, and not be a genetic fault, although its very rare, but this is what may of happened. As for surgery. Depending on the severity of the knees, and how much pain he is in, there are other methods, such as hydrotherapy, that can work wonders for the knee joints. Our girl was going to have surgery, until our ortho suggested a few things that have helped her immensely. So do not rush in, do your research and see if there's any other option for your boy. The surgery has a fairly low success rate, IMO, and all that pain and re-coperation, when not totally necessary is a waste. And if he is a bit 'tubby' - get the weight off! it will be the best thing you ever do for his knees. As for telling the breeder, I would get the second opinion first. The way patella's are passed on, the breeder may have no knowledge of the fault within her lines, and even the nicest approach to her, may upset the breeder. After all, being accused of breeding crippled, and essentially faulty stock, would be terrible, and your not even sure what it is yet. If the specialist agrees with the vets diagnosis, by all means, then approach the breeder, but I have a suspicion that your vet may not know what she's talking about, and may be being a bit 'eager'. In the meantime, do not let her manipulate either of your dog's joints again, until you have a clearer picture of what's happening.

I would be willing to maybe have a go!!! Let me know what you can get organised, or if you need any help organising.

For my puppies I use martingale leads, and or the slip leads that you already have. But i find one of the most useful tools for pups that pull too much and are a bit more 'spirited' is a thin check chain. I know it sounds cruel, but if you use it properly (check, release, check, release - not cheeeeeeeeeeck, cheeeeeeeck, cheeeeeeck) they soon learn they cannot pull on the lead without being corrected. Martingales at least offer you the choice of a soft correction, but if your pup is headstrong, then the correction is likely to not be enough. If the pup is behaving properly, and listening to vocal corrections, a slip lead is fine, otherwise I find you don't have a whole lot of control. I find the best thing in situations where the pup is pulling all the time, or not listening to corrections is to use a fine check chain, but make sure you know how to use it properly, there are some great training tips on Youtube. Use the check until the pup is starting to respond to correction, and stop pulling, and then you can always put them back onto the martingale, and eventually slip collar as they grow older. Some will say that a check is too cruel, but after about 12 weeks of age, if you are using it correctly, it is not a choker, it is just a sharp 'check' to get the pup's attention on to you. As for buying a martingale or a fine check chain before Saturday, I really can't help you. Most of the pet stores in my area DO NOT stock anything anywhere near suitable, and I believe the online ones would not arrive in time. Depending on the show, sometimes there are vendors at the grounds that sell leads so you might be able to get one right before you go into the ring. Most of the bigger show grounds always have stalls, where some of the small ones, have no one. But im not sure in Victoria.

I think that it would be a great idea. The only reason it wouldn't work is that there are people out there who only go under certain judges, and alot of people won't go under certain judges, so entries would decrease. Plus in a perfect world, it would be blind and fair, when in reality there are a minority of people who would try and figure out where there friends on facebook are going to be and when. Plus it wouldn't be fair for some of the judges who only want to judge particular groups, breeds, etc. Great in theory though, i think that something drastic like this needs to be done to level the playing field.

I believe that the more times he is exposed to the ring as a baby, the more comfortable he will be with it as he grows. I love showing in baby puppy, you can make it really fun for the dog and yourself, and overall it is a great experience. He should be at least lead trained, and beginning to stand on the table to be examined, and stacking. But don't take it too seriously, after all it is only baby puppy and you are not eligible for points. In minor, I think most judges accept they are still young. Depending on your breed though, and mine is one which this happens, a well behaved minor can win challenge, and even BOB over older competition. Training is important as well as show ring time, so make sure he is well socialised, meeting lots of people, as well as practicing being examined, and gaiting on a lead. Hope it all turns out well for you and your pup. Just remember you only have a month left in baby puppy, so use it to your advantage, and get him out there, and HAVE FUN!!!!!!! If it was me, I would be entering as many as possible, including Open Shows, not only for your dog, but YOU as a new handler as well. The more times you do it, the less nerve racking it becomes. Just remember, don't take it too seriously, have fun, keep the energy fun for your dog, and he won't get over it.

That is an amazing deal

It greatly depends on how long your friend is prepared to wait, and who has what available. There are some great CKCS kennels in Victoria, and only a few i would not want anyone buying from, however, I don't really want to name names on a public forum, and if i name a few, then anyone else will accuse me of accusing them of being a bad breeder. Definately convince your friend that buying outside registered breeders, especially in Cavies, is a quick way to buy a dog with endless health conditions and heart break.

I would love one as well!!!!

Hey Demmi, I remember what is was like when i was new to showing. Everything seemed so complicated,and knowledge was hard to come by. there's no real tricks and tips i can tell you to 'win the judge's heart' other than having your dog as well trained as possible (like free-standing if possible, where you are out in front of your dog, and your dog is stacking itself), and presenting yourself as professionally as you can. You don't have to go all out, but dress appropriately. At 7 months old, I would be starting to try and get your dog free-stacking if you have tackled gaiting and hand-stacking. Its not exactly easy, but its easier if you start in stages. For example, start by training her to stack with you moving her legs into the right position, and only reward when she is standing that way. then slowly start taking a step away, giving the command 'stay' and only reward when she is standing EXACTLY how you want her to free stand. As for being in the ring with judges, it happens pretty much all the time. I never worry about it really, as there is nothing you can do about it. I never give up though. I must admit sometimes you walk into a group or class in group line up with certain people who are also judges, and you think 'oh well they will probably win' but it doesn't happen ALL the time, and if you were to think that way, you would give up and not show at all. Never give up, just show your dog to the best of its ability and your in with a chance. The most important thing to remember is NO ONE IS UNBEATABLE, even when you lose time after time. Quite honestly, you will probably lose more than you win, and you really have to show because you enjoy the showing, not the winning.

I am shocked by some of the people's votes, Im glad that the majority of people out there selected the NO responses, sorta restores my faith. I cannot believe anyone would show a dog with a MAJOR structural fault such as HD or patellas, I can understand minor ones - after all NO dog is perfect, and they are assessed for those faults against the breed standard. But major ones, I would be embarrassed, and I would never do it, just in case someone noticed. To show a dog with a major fault, I think, would not only mean that i was not judged first, but would ruin my repuatation as a breeder and exhibitor. After all if im prepared to show a dog like that, I would surely breed with it, and even if i didn't - the dog world is rife with rumour mongering, and it would soon get around that I had.

From what i can gather a bandog is a cross-breed that is usually Mastiff-something x but a large proportion of them are from APBT crosses, so I would imagine if there are no complaints, or no incidences then it has to be a breed based declaration. As others have said, legal advice may be the way to go. Im not sure in Queensland, but in this state you are legally entiltled to be told why the declaration was given, and are given an opportunity through the courts to tell your side of the story. I obviously don't know what mixes your particular bandog is made up of, but if it is primarily APBT, and that is what the declaration is concerning, it is my belief that you aren't allowed to bring one into the country, but mixes are still acceptable (except in Victoria of course). But I could be wrong, as I have also heard that owners of 'dangerous breed's in any state are responsible for declaring them a dangerous dog, and affixing various signposts,etc. On the QLD government website it says this: Under the Commonwealth Customs Act 1901, local governments can prohibit certain breeds (or cross breeds) of dogs in their jurisdictions, under a local law. The decision to make such a local law is at the discretion of each local government, the minister and state government have limited powers to intervene in local government laws. Here's a link to that page, so you can check out for yourself if you can find anything in it which may apply to your dog. PS Absolutely LOVE his name!!!! Regulated Dogs QLD

As with everything there are exceptions to everything. I don't think you can deny that the vast majority of registered breeders are responsible. Using an isolated case, to refute an entire group of people is unfair. The reason, IMO mandatory desexing would potentially work is if EVERY dog outside a registered breeder's control is desexed, then there is absolutely no excuse for any dog to be bred outside thier control. This is turn makes the pups traceable (something even the RSPCA highlights as crucial in fighting puppy farming - I don't agree with them often but on this I agree). If you can trace a pup back to its breeder, you then make that person legally responsible and liable to persecution should they break the law. If only registered breeders breed puppies, then they can crack down on the other issues that plague the dog world. If everyone, and thier uncle has access to entire dogs, and do not have to be registered for the priveledge then traceability becomes IMPOSSIBLE. As for you people who have entire dogs and are not breeders, do not breed, and have no intention of breeding, why does it matter to you if your dogs are desexed or not? It will save you money if your council area has lifetime registration rules, and in most cases has a plethora of health benefits to your dogs. Why is it such a drama to desex them if you are not breeding? That is the only reason you need your animal's genitals in tact. Now, I know there are websites, and 'research' out there claiming that desexing affects everything from a dog's mental state to it's structure, but it is very rarely supported, or accepted by the majority of clinicians. The reality is, if you aren't breeding your dogs, why on earth do you want to keep them entire? And this is a question I ponder often, usually around the time a bitch comes into season - why would you want to deal with seasons, and the affect this has on male dogs, unless you were a breeder? In fact, sometimes I wonder, if the loudest voices against desexing the majority of animals have a vested interest in keeping legislature away. After all, if you have nothing to fear, and nothing to lose from such rules, why are you worried about it? I also believe that the issue of enforcement is an important one that needs to be pondered, and I agree, there is no point introducing something that will only be on paper, and not in real life. I also believe, that desexing costs need to be subsidised if such a program were to be introduced, so that everyone can afford to desex thier animals, at a reasonable cost. And as I said in a previous post, exceptions should be part of the rules, as there are exceptional circumstances within the dog world which would call for them - for example, working dogs, or dogs not accepted such as the koolie - perhaps a seperate register for those breeders to register upon, which would have to be of course tightly managed. And of course show people who DONT breed and have no intention of breeding - we already get cheaper fees with council registration, and exceptions for the number of entire animals allowed to house at our properties at LGA level, so Im sure similiar exceptions could be included in the Mandatory Desexing Laws.

I think that this is a fantastic idea and absolutely crucial in ending cruel breeding practices, and the excess dog population that we have in this country. I have believed in compulsory desexing for quite a while now. I believe, as do many others, that it is the only way to begin to control what happens to puppies once they leave responsible people's hands. If they HAVE to be desexed, then thier is no possible way for them to end up in puppy farms, or having needless litters by people who quite frankly have no business breeding them. However, I do think that the term 'Registered' needs to be defined better. And I believe that thier should be a register set up for those who wish to breed working dogs, etc. However, we need to stop people having litters 'just because', to 'mature the bitch', to make money, or simply because they are to irresponsible to keep thier entire dogs seperated when there are bitches in season, or contained in thier own yard. 'Registered' breeder should never be the term given to those simply registered with thier local council, that is simply a 'registered' business. Now, I know there are responsible puppy owners out there, and for the most part people who are in this forum I would hope would fit this category, who can keep entire dogs, and never have problems, and never breed, but unfortunately to protect dogs on a whole against 'stupid' you need mandatory and wideranging rules. Perhaps, as part of the system, people could apply for exceptions, so that if you are a show person you can keep entire dogs, etc.

If you can't write a cheque, you can send a bank cheque, a money order, or you can enter most shows on OzEntries. It would be so cool if you could pay via credit card, but I'm sure there's a good reason why you can't - probably too expensive for the show secretaries (not a complaint!!!!!)