mixeduppup

I wouldn't do that to a dog. If you rehome then let him bond with his new people. You doing all that would just confuse him.

Looks the exact replica of Bundy my friend's LabXGolden

So you are planning to move to America and only taking your Bullarab yet you now have a new puppy? It doesn't make much sense. Crossing fingers the puppy recovers.

I know people in that area with Aussie BDs that look a HEAP like British, do you want me to ask?

Perhaps take her in to the vet for a check up. Her eye sight could have gotten worse as well.

They look like a smoother maremma.

Awesome. Never heard of Tatras before are they more of a LGD or a herder?

I Got asked whether these two breeds were available in Australia today. I've NEVER heard of a Tatra before, can soemone please tell me what it is and whether there are breeders in Aust? I love Blue Ticks (worked with a few in the states) but am unaware if they are available or even in Australia. Can someone shed some light so I can give proper info to this person. Thanks :)

Dogmatic, 104 posts and not one has been positive.

The only pup I didn't choose and bought sight unseen was a complete dud. I'll always choose my working dog pups.

Call the Gundagai Pound Ranger he recently dealt with someone in Narrandera who was great.

Maremma = 'Hey Doofus, shut up!" Whippet = HHHhhhwhippet.

If I remember correctly Tapua was breeding field bred dogs though, this would likely mean they would be too driven for this kind of work I would imagine? Tapua breeds dogs suitable as guide dogs, assistance dogs and customs dogs.

Kelpie = Kell-pee you're welcome

Sorry, I forgot to put breed rescue not just rescue. There are some great breed rescues that can match people really well.

I think a dog like Horse Puppy would be a good choice. She's currently assisting me in finding a different place to sit. There was a space but she cleverly filled it with the small silver bowl so now there's no room. But seriously consider getting a young pup from a reputable rescue who can match you well. Some rescue dogs makes the best assistance dogs.

A mal's prey drive would be off the charts.

I've always thought my bullarab would make a great assistance dog.

MINI CATTLE DOG! So sweet!

Berners have a very short life and have so many health issues. They're a great dog but for assistance dogs I wouldn't suggest them.

You want something relatively long lived and nothing with health issues that could cause you to lose it early or younger than usual as this won't help you mentally. Giant breeds are prone to shorter lifespans and can be very expensive with vet visits. Dobes? How about a flat coated or curly coated? Airedale? Rotti? My friend has a dogue as a therapy dog but she has already lost one very young from cancer so I'm not sure how I feel about suggesting one due to their inherent health issues.

LOL. Spoken like a real bushie. Spoken like a realist you mean.

And many owners routinely check their dogs and don't run them too hard. mixeduppup, You can advocate running dogs alongside vehicles all you like. It won't alter my opposition to it. I find it hard to believe that you are actually giving advice about how to run dogs alongside vehicles. "routinely check"? "don't run them too hard"? What exactly does that mean? It means you obviously don't understand country life and that farms are full of danger and getting hit by an owner going slowly in a ute and routinely checking their dog is one of the less dangerous activities.

He's a maremma in disguise.

I think the OP has rejected the idea of fencing: BlackJaq, How many Weimaraners have you actually owned? No offence, but your generalisations seemed to be based on your knowledge of just one dog. Off-topic again, my concern about running dogs alongside vehicles does not only relate to the risks of them getting run over. I've seen a dog desperately trying to keep up with its owner. When I was close enough, I could see one of its pads was raw and bleeding, unknown to the owner. Many dogs will just keep going and going regardless of injury. And many owners routinely check their dogs and don't run them too hard.