SonnyBC

not a game, but I freeze iceblocks for them Using a low salt beef stock, put in a plastic disposable cup, 1/3 stock, put in some dry food, cut up snack foods (smackos) or even some cut up meat, top with water and freeze. They love eating these on a hot day :)

Her pups are really missing her today, our BC is jumping on her bed growling and carrying on like the funny pup he is.. wonder what hes thinking, its either where are u? come back.. or HAHAHA I GOT YOUR BED... ITS all MINE! LOL.. :'( we are going to create a collage with photos to put up on the wall, so we can still see her smile every day :)

It was great to find somewhere I could get info and experiences on BCC, up until having this boy I didn't even know such a thing existed :/ and it is scarey to see, but so happy to find that it can be controlled, and he can lead a full and happy life. Hope they get some scientific data on the disorder, and what it really is about, and hopefully stupid breeders (like the one I got Coach from) don't keep bringing pups into the world that will be prone to the disorder.

:'( heartbreaking losing one, let alone 2 incredible members of the family, my heart goes out to you xxxooo

How do you say goodbye How do you thank a dog for over 13 years pure love, loyality and companionship Honestly she gave me her LIFE, everything, she gave me herself! 100% She was mother to my children, she looked out for my children, if they strayed at the beach she would bark and round them up If they fell and cried she would go check they were ok My children could take food out her mouth and she would sit and give them a woeful look hoping they would give it back, but never daring to snap it back Other peoples children could climb on her, open her mouth, pull her fur and she would just smile and love them. Even at 13 with arthritis and in daily pain, she only ever had a smile for her family. We will miss you my golden girl and I owe you so much for all you have given us. I just hope we were able to give you a life, worthy of your love and devotion.

finally got photo up, though really small, but love these shots, just over 13 years between photos Miss 14 is struggling with her being gone keeps saying that she was always there with her, shes never not had her near. My BC is also a little sad keeps looking at her bed, and very much crying and needing to be near us today.

hehe, that's ok, usually I am the one with my foot in my mouth, its a pain of a nick name really as most people assume I am male and pronounce it Sunny :) Trying upload a pic of my golden girl but geez its hard getting the file size down enough have the most beautiful photos, one of her as a pup with my kids (9 months and 2years) and one taken yesterday before she was put to sleep with my children 17 and 14!

Hehe, my name is Sonny (as in nick name for Sonja) my BC is called "Coach" as we got him for a running companion and he was really good at coming to the gym with us and watching us do all the hard work.

Sorry guys haven't been back, been going through some tough times, having to put my 13 1/2 y.o. golden retriever to sleep :'( (she had a stroke) damn hardest thing I have had to face, and the kids are taking it really hard, as I got her when they were babies and she has been part of their whole lives to this point. My BC is doing GREAT, the vet didn't originally test for CL, but I asked specifically and it was done, it all come back clear! Vet says probably BCC, (though cannot be 100% sure, though really the symptons are there) Sadly I see the parents owners selling another litter of pups so obviously she didn't listen or care about BCC, though she says mum and dad have never done that, though shes a bigger lady who doesn't walk or play with her dogs so probably why she hasn't seen signs. He hasn't had a full collapse for over a month! he tends now to stop himself, he gets to a point and will take his toy (ball, football) and lie under a nearby tree for a few minutes, when that happens I give him some time then end the play, he gets a drink, if its hot a hose down. And hes left to rest. Also have started running with him (slow steady), he copes really well, no collapse with runs (up to 8km) not game to try further though.

Ty and so sad for your loss , we have a 13 year old golden retriever who took a turn last year (just age) and we were told it was getting close to time to say goodbye, but over a year later and shes doing better than ever, just the thought of saying goodbye was devastating. hubby took him for a run today (he got up while I was still sleeping) took him for 7-8km including a big hill. He loved it and didn't have any sign of collapse. I think we need to be changing the ball play for runs instead (need to get my lazy butt running again)

Also definitely not an isolated incident and not just related to the hotter weather, even with watching him closely hes had at least 3 episodes this week. And that's being super careful :'(

I notice in intense play, he closes his mouth (mentioned about) he gets into focus mode, and is that highly focused on the play. I have tried different ways to get him to relax between throws (by ignoring him, calling him over, doing obedience work, food (though he isn't food orientated)) I think its partly overheating, overexcitment and wonder at brain swelling (his blindness and deafness in the dazes), though not heat stroke, he does recover in 5-10minutes, and is usually wanting more play within that time. I have a video of his daze, so may look at uploading it to that site. He is a little different than the other videos I have seen as he does just walk/stumble and does not seem to hear or see, and will walk straight into things.

TY lots of useful info With Jemma, can I ask how she died, did you feel it was due to BCC, we have a shell in the backyard under a shed downpipe that he likes to walk in, and we hose him down after each play as it seems to help him cool down. I haven't been game to try him on a slow run at all, even a short one, since the attacks started as I fear being out and not having access to water for him. I take a bottle with me on our walks to pour on him if needed. When at the beach once he starts fatiguing he takes himself into the water, though he also tries to drink the water, so I am thinking I need to have water with me then as well. Though hes supposed to be pure BC, his parents don't have papers (that I am aware of), so I cannot even say if hes 100% pedigree or even if theres a mix somewhere in there. The breeder (not registered) has been told of his collapses and is ignoring me. really curious if he has any siblings with the issue as shes breed her 2 for a few years and I know of at least one other litter last year from the same 2 parents.

Hoping its just a behaviour/personality thing, hes a very timid dog

for some reason my posts are not appearing. Hoping vet is checking for Cl he took blood, but did say he would not send it off for DNA tests, so I don't know, will find out next week, and still request the Cl test.