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Impressive isn't it? This happened to one of mine when he was three months old. It could so easily have bitten a bit further down the throat and closed the airways off. It never happened again! I wonder if they learn which things they should and shouldn't taste test?

Can we please leave the attacks out of this and let people have their opinions without constantly having to justify themselves to you?

You can breed if you don't show, but IMO you would only be getting a fraction of the whole experience and doing yourself and your breeding program a disservice if you don't at least go along and watch. Some people here seem to be of the opinion that showing is just ribbons and titles, but it is about so much more than that. It's also about learning amongst peers, socialising with like minded people, networking, watching the best of them moving, and on the stack, and getting your hands on dogs from other lines - all on a regular basis. There is only so much you can learn in your own backyard.

If carriers are bred to clears they will not produce affected pups.

Is that right? How do you know? From reading this dog forum? If we are talking anecdotal what about the people who buy from backyarders and shonky breeders/puppy farms who have a great dog and couldn't be happier?

How often does the average puppy buyer end up with heartache

I really don't think that Joe Average will give two hoots about a registry's COE Joe Average wants a pup, he wants it now, and he doesn't want papers because he has no plans to breed or show.

She might have had an icy pole headache?

I thought that too. I mean it's not as if the offending dog would sit nicely and pose for the journalists like that.. no doubt he was locked away, or worse :rolleyes:

I must have missed the part where the owner has signed over paperwork to the OP. Where was that stated?

Oh dear.. Moselle do you understand the difference between a "firm opinion" and the LAW?

No it's not. NEVER use Panadol for dogs. I would also not give aspirin without a vet's OK first.

Probably because that's not a breed that the average person would recognise... but that is an issue with even some of our common breeds these days. Many of them are so mixed or poorly bred so people no longer have any idea what they are supposed to look like. I guess that's why a stunner will stand out and get comments. Sparkycat, why not teach people about your breed and promote them? I would be interested to know how many people on the street would be able to name your breed if you asked them.

Oh Lordy Nah, can't work up the energy to reply. Going to go walk my purebred dogs instead Must remember to make sure I don't tell anyone they are purebred though

That's the same tired and boring argument that some new members bring to the forum in their efforts to bring down purebred dogs and their breeders. You missed this question in my post so shall put it in again for you I am proud of my purebreds dogs. Thanks to Souff for what should have been a light hearted thread to promote the beauty and benefits of purebred dogs

How is being proud of one's purebred dog "elitist"? If people find the attitude of those who are proud of their chosen breed and the dogs they breed "elitist" and off putting, I can only suggest they choose another avenue to find their pet. Especially if they are not fussed (or don't understand) re the benefits of the dog being purebred.

Dogs Victoria had actually arranged such an event for tomorrow, called Meet the Dogs of Melbourne, at Federation Square, but it has been cancelled because of forecast heavy rain. I am sure it will be reschedlued.

Can we donate to the vet? What area are they in?

Snoods are great protection to stop seeds going down ear canals. They are easy to make - a cylinder of fabric (rectangle folded and one side sewn together) with elastic threaded through both ends. Not too tight, not too loose just measure elastic around dog's head and neck first. You can even use big old socks with the foot cut out for smaller dogs, or the sleeves of long t-shirts.

Think you may need to find someone handy to make you one.

Pets shops have to keep these records and have to show them to anyone who asks for them already including councils. I thought that Petshops did not have divulge that information? Where are the laws saying this?

Great acheivement! Sounds like her dogs are well represented out there in more ways than one, and they are doing the breed proud.

When I got my first entire bitch, I asked the breeder if it was possible for a bitch to get pregnant when she was not on heat. She very kindly answered my question without laughing at me

For me the embarrassing part is when people call the OP a troll for asking a simple question, then turn the thread into a shambles of a discussion based around why the OP did not return. Can't see the hilarity though

FIRST TIME AT A DOG SHOW First time at a dog show, I’ll tell you quite plain I’ll never, no never go near one again! The breeder said ‘show him’, when I brought my dog, I showed him alright – the place was agog. They gave me a number, they gave me a pin But I couldn’t bear to stick the thing in So I rushed to the shop and bought some clear glue, Then I stuck the card to his back in the loo. We arrived at the ringside to find we were first In the puppy dog class (This part is the worst) We walked in together as fast as we were able, Arrived at the judge who said… ‘Up on the table’. This really surprised me, my skirt was quite tight, And I couldn’t quite make it, try as I might. The judge looked a bit worried, he said ‘Listen here Put your dog on the table, not you my dear’ By now I was trembling, I felt such a fool But I said to myself ‘Just play it cool’ ‘How old?’ asked the judge, I heard it quite clear ‘Really’ I thought and said… ’30 next year’ The steward, poor fellow, threw some sort of fit He spluttered, he coughed and his eyes ran a bit. ‘I’d have that cough seen to,’ I said to him when He’d finally stopped… then he started again. ‘Once round the ring dear, as fast as you can’ Said the judge, so I did, I just ran and ran. But when I arrived back (out of breath I admit) The judge said… ‘With your dog dear’ I felt such a twit. Off round once again, I kept my head bent. Oh the shame as my pup crouched, he just went and went. A lady came running with bucket and spade With manure so pricey has she got it made! We came back to the judge, who said with a frown ‘Stand your dog’ – I said ‘Please, Sir, he’s not lying down’ ‘You can take first place stand’ he said, and I said ‘Ta’ What a job I had getting that stand in the car!!! (Welsh Terrier Club Members Handbook 2008)