Aleksandra 157

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I am only slightly younger than you and also have three dogs...Keeshond 6 months, German Spitz 1 year and Lulu our 6 year old Jap .Spitz. We are full on but really love them all. Thinking Ollie the GS would fit your requirements.Hes intelligent ,active but not crazily .,obedient and very loveable and affectionate. The other two are Kees too big ,lots of grooming,but adorable,Lulu ,a real princess but not very active.The Spitz breeds are often overlooked as they are not that common in Au , Nz .Good luck with whatever you choose. :)

5 Yrs ago we took our female JS for vaccines and checkup. Vet said she had such bad LP it should be operated on asap. We were still reeling from losing our male during a. small op.when his heart stopped.We left believing there was nothing wrong with her ....Anyway 5 years later no problems at all. We changed vets and have never had this advice again.

Ollie is entire and just occasionly he smells of wee.Usually a quick wash of the area does the trick.I will get him neutered next month as Bella will be coming into season soon. :)

I wish I had you for a friend!! I agree the friend should be told...but gently ... I can relate with her as I am somewhat soft with the dogs...It will mean so much for her to get away for a break ,so I would not burst her bubble . Is there a way you could help her with training her dog? There are many good training vids on you tube etc . I do one with an online NZ. Trainer ,recommended to me on DF. It's really helpful and not too expensive. :)

Thoughts with you, Darien ....it is so very hard ,but better a day early ,than a day too late x Hugs ,Alex.

:) Ollie is 9 months and a very sweet affectionate German Spitz.Loves Bella.

Getting bigger by the day...u

Thank you for your kind comments.....Yes ,it's great to be happy again ,after the heartbreak of losing my Jesse.I still miss him terribly but these three are all such happy bundles of fluff ,it's hard to be down ...I will go to the photo blog and have a go at posting some more...hopefully not upside down. :)

Thank you ,SG ,yes she is a great addition to the family. :)

Sorry, I just can't get the photos up properly.When I touch photo it comes up the right way..... :)

I have not posted much lately as I seem to be forever working....no ,not complaining,I'm actually enjoying it. Bella the Keeshond puppy is now 20 weeks ,Ollie is 8 months and lulu is6 Years. Bella has settled in really well ,with very few problems...crate trained ,house trained etc. Like most Kees she has a very sweet nature ,and very much a Velcro pup...never leaves my side.O H thinks she may. be part mountain goat ,as she's a real climber ...up the sheer clay banks , jumps fences etc.Fortunately we were able to put chicken wire on top of existing fences ,so all good. Ollie,the GS and Bella are inseparable, which is great ,as we were concerned he would be jealous.Hes doing well and never any trouble.Lulu is her usual Princess self and is very aloof .She has actually been really good ,considering how her life has changed. I will try to post some photos of them x

So very sorry, Huski.Hugs and thoughts coming to you....we never have them long enough.

Night Ma....gosh that brings back memories ...Beautiful photo x

He's beautiful and looks really at home :)

Happy 10th ,beautiful boy. :)

Thinking of you,Kirislin.It is such a shock when out of character behaviour happens suddenly! When Katie my last Keeshond was about that age she had similar symptoms...turned out to be pain in her legs , she would suddenly fly at Suki and attack him ,when previously they were mates. I'm glad you're going back to previous vet ,some are definitely better than others. She looks adorable....so pretty.Hugs Alex.

I can only echo everybody else She's beautiful,! There really is something about old dogs...love them! :)

I've been laughing all afternoon about the dildo!! The worst for me was about 20 years ago.A Samoyed I had chewed the steering column of the new Company car. OH almost got fired. The rest have had problems occasionally but not chewing. :)

I had my Keeshond operated on ,I don't think at that time there were alternatives then,8 yrs ago.One month later she did other knee !! Expensive month. It left her with bad arthritis as she aged ,so I would try other options if possible.Good luck :)

I never go to dog parks ,for the reasons above.So many dogs have these unusual tendencies that are hard to predict and really spoil it for others ,particularly if you have a reactive dog.,it can be a nightmare....

Really,really pleased for you all

My first thought was also a spirit ,the 3 yr old can see as well.One of our dogs in earlier years would never go to a certain area at the top of the stairs,.turned out unbeknown to us someone had jumped from there to the bottom floor.Really terrified me !! Fortunately it was a Reno and we sold it very quickly...Where we live now 4 year old house has a resident spirit..the previous owner died here .Causes no trouble but occasionally turns. On the fan in the kitchen at 3 am , lights on and off. Etc but the house has a really good feel about it , so we don't worry about it.

Thank you all so much...great advice.Its something I've just let slide ,but I like to keep on top of the grooming or else it's dreadful if it mats .and they look so good ,and feel better once all that hair is out. :)