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I had a Cairn in a unit/townhouse, with a court yard (and we both worked full time). He was outside during the day and inside with us at night. He was the loveliest dog - a real character, although very independent. He was more inclined to sit at my feet than on my lap. Agree with the comments about off lead. Generally he was pretty good, but not 100% reliable. He was brilliant when the kids came along, and put up with alot. He liked to dig (lots), and hated the neighbours cat with a passion Not alot of lizards or anything else survived in our yard.

English Cockers dropped off a few pages back: Jesie,Bonnie, Chelsea Akita: Kyojin, Kuma American Staffordshire Terrier: Tua, Max, Juno Australian Shepherd: Banjo, Archie, Lottie Australian terrier: Bailey, Brandy, Jasper Australian Kelpie: Revan, Abby, Bluey, Cahill, Franky, Izzy, Spfyre, Milky, Kinta, Banjo Australian Kelpie X:Toby Bearded Collie: Charlie, Bonnie, Bailie Belgian Shepherd (Groenendael): Fleming, Ivy Border Collie: Roy, Molly, Kirra, Rory, Rumor, Diesel Borzoi: Oberon Boxer: Bruno, Nelsson Brittany: Zora Bull Terrier: Bonnerville Cane Corso: Ali Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: Bree, Ingrid, Jersey, Lacey, Fern, Floyd, Indy, Arnie, Joey, Renae, Bailey, Murphy Chihuahua: Chelsea and Pansy, Heidi, Bertie, Moose, Archi,Pepe, Squirt, Limpet Cocker Spaniel : Maggie,Jesie, Bonnie, Chelsea Dalmatian: Appollo Dogue De Bordeaux: Moose & Chevy English Setter: Spartan, James English Springer Spaniel: Buddy Finnish Lapphund:Halo, Vienna, Jaana,Magnus,Aurora-Rose,Niina,Paddington,Maximus, Ahsoka, Fable, Demi,Varda, Asha, Boots French Bulldog: Lola, FeeBee German Coolie: FlashBazil, Latte German Shepherd: Java, Odin, Tlaloc, Rebus, Indi, UnoBuffy German Shorthaired Pointer: Pip, Coco, Polo Golden Retriever: Onslow, Matilda-Rose, Chester, Genie, Ella, Rosie, Bruce Great Dane: Sparkles, Whitney Greyhound: Harry, Kiff, Sally Griffon Bruxellois: Mocha Hungarian Vizsla: Flynn, Rogan Japanese Spitz: Emmy Keeshond: Jedi Labrador Retriever: Lestat, Bailey, Tia, Mieka, James, Harry, Lily Rose, Miniature Long Haired Dachshund: Mini, Rover Newfoundland dogs: Annabelle, Katy, Lukey Norwegian Elkhound: Odin Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriver: Nova, Darcy, Jovi Papillon: Blaze, Minka, Portia, Tyson, Coco, Tonka Pointer : Kite Audrey Poppin konrad, Badger Poodle (Toy): Chilli Poodle (Standard) Merry & Pippin, Poppy & babies. Pug: LotusFlynn, Elyse, Ted, Misty, Elly, Poppy, Sally landers,Archie, Beau, Haidee, Millies, Ivee, Jack Rhodesian Ridgeback: Meisha, Bakari, Boss Rottweiler: Roxy, Feonix, Radar, Neo, Abby Samoyed: Mistral, Alchemy, Yngvie, Dante, Bundy, Kamikaze, Fergus, Kato Schnauzer (minature): Maximus, Coconut,Betty,Jigga Shih Tzu : Gizmo Siberian Husky: Akira, Tikaani,Romeo,Baby.Riddick,Indie, Esky Staffordshire Bull Terrier: Kiara, Zola, Diesel SWF: Zoe Rescue Bitsa: Keely, Fred & Ginger, Ozzie, Tess, Maverick, Bosco, Kyah, Charlie, Astrid, Mala, Bella, Tiny Tim, Jen Jen White German Shepherd: Casper White Swiss Shepherd: Rakim, Whippet: Herbie, Buzz Weimaraner: Ariane, Lulu, Louie West Highland White Terrier: Penny, Mac, Daisy

Akita: Kyojin American Staffordshire Terrier: Tua, Max Australian Shepherd: Banjo Belgian Shepherd (Groenendael): Fleming, Ivy Border Collie: Roy, Molly Bull Terrier: Bonnerville Cane Corso: Ali Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: Bree, Ingrid, Jersey, Lacey, Fern Chihuahua: Chelsea and Pansy, Heidi, Bertie, Moose Dally:Appollo Finnish Lapphund: Halo, Vienna, Jaana English Cocker Spaniel: Jesie, Bonnie, Chelsea English Setter: Spartan, James German Coolie: FlashBazil, Latte German Shepherd: Java, Odin, Tlaloc Golden Retriever: Onslow, Matilda-Rose, Chester Great Dane: Sparkles Griffon Bruxellois: Mocha Labrador Retriever: Lestat, Bailey, Tia, Mieka Papillon: Blaze, Minka, Portia, Tyson, Coco Pointer : Kite Audrey Poppin konrad, [english] Badger Pug: Lotus Rottweiler: Roxy, Feonix, Radar, Neo, Abby Samoyed: Mistral, Alchemy, Yngvie, Dante, Bundy, Kamikaze, Fergus, Kato Siberian Husky: Akira, Tikaani Staffordshire Bull Terrier: Kiara SWF: Zoe Rescue Bitsa: Keely, Fred and Ginger,Ozzie, Tess (Wolfie X) White Swiss Shepherd: Rakim Weimaraner: Ariane, Lulu, Louie West Highland White Terrier: Penny, Mac, Daisy

Thoughts are with you on this sad day. A beautiful tribute to a lovely girl. RIP Cordelia.

Take a drive to St Ives Showground....can't get much bigger ...and it's fenced. I also found an off leash area and walking track at the end of Golden Jubilee oval - East Wahroonga. My girls are a bit "sensitive" for bush walks, but I saw lots of people exiting the area with happy dogs.

Cairns are lovely dogs. I had always had large dogs, but couldn't as I was living in a townhouse. My little guy was great....a wonderful personality, very independent and easy going. He did like to dig holes though and all the lizards from the backyard disappeared. A great family dog, but definitely not a lap dog. He was easy to train and content on his own. Very calm in comparison to some terriers. I would of had another one when he passed on, but to me he was irreplaceable.

Firefly - about 8 days ago. Both my girls have been on it for 5-6 years without any adverse reaction. Did the vet suggest that similar responses have occurred as with your poodles?

Hi clyde - no different dog, I'm just having a really good week. On the bright side, my other girl has recovered really well. Westiemum - all good re ticks - she got every bit of skin checked (inside mouth etc). the strange thing was that she was presenting very differently to tick paralysis, but because my other girl had had one, it was the first area for concern Went to the normal vet today. She has injured her neck and back. On meds for 10-12 days, then review. Apparently the breed are susceptible to inflamed discs, back trouble. Think I've had my quota of vet visits for 2011!

I rang my normal vet this afternoon. He suspects an inflamed disc or a tick. Even though she's had Advantix he has asked me to search for a tick (my other dog has just recovered from a tick). Tried a number of things he suggested but can't find anything at the moment. The inclination towards a tick is because she hasn't barked.....and I can't get her to (but then neither is her sister....maybe too hot) She has taken a little water. Have been through her with a fine tooth comb for a tick - nothing yet. Got her lead out, she chirped up a bit with that, but still didn't bark (which she normally does). Walked her around, no loss of movement in the rear. Movement looks fine. Thinking with the disc is because she would normally jump into my car - but didn't this morning. When my OH picked her up she squealed. Normally she runs and jumps into his lap when he gets home. Sat at his feet and waited for me to lift her. I'm starting think something with her neck. She normally sleeps with her head on her feet, today she hasn't. She has dozed off with her head resting on my leg. Gums look OK ie similar to her sister.

I had a dog with pancreatitis some years ago, extreme stomach pain - he was very "twisted" when he had the first attack. Gums look similar colour to her sister. I initially thought her back, but she doesn't react at all if I depress along her spine. Still very sooky, no change really, although no longer as trembly. OH should be back soon; hopefully she's just missing him.

Just back from the vet. Undiagnosed. No pyometra, no UTI, no temp, nothing obvious..... All I can do is keep an eye on her and see how the day progresses. There seems to be stomach pain as I have been lifting her in and out of the car, where normally she has jumped in before I can help her. Although the vet did all the prodding with no reaction from her.

I was wondering if she was fretting for my husband, who she adores and has been away for a week or so, but every so often she groans. I've got a vet appoint in 30 mins. I let my other girl in to see how she reacted, hid herself away from her - not interested.

Wondering if anybody has an ideas..... my 6 yr old girl refused her breakfast this morning, is just sitting (when usually bouncy & merry) and trembling. I can't work out what seems to be wrong. She's up to date with vaccs, heartworm, advantix etc - just out of sorts which is so unlike her. She took her breakfast (chicken wing) - put it down and turned her head away from it almost as if she was angry with the chicken.

A very big thank you to all of those vets and vet nurses that were there to help our special family members over the Christmas break. ;) The long hours, all the lost dogs due to fireworks, the call outs in the middle of the night while the rest of us were sleeping or enjoying the festive season - you're assistance, commitment, dedication and support are very much appreciated.

Vet just called. She has picked up and looking much better. More stable on her back legs. Little buggar chewed out the drip from her front leg. Her improvement is much better than he expected. Still not out of trouble yet, but things are looking better than they were. Fifi - yes, had the serum, antibiotics and something else? (plus a very big haircut). Think I need a strong drink.....

No news yet. Nervously waiting for the vet to call - said he'd call around 8 to let me know whether I would need to move her for constant supervision overnight. Feels so strange missing one of the "kids". Wish this storm would go away, don't fancy driving around in this weather.

Thanks Scolly. Fingers crossed she's just giving me a hard time.

Thanks Anne - I live North.... she is currently an hour from home - west - (I am just a bit mad and travel a long way to the usual vet as they are very good with the breed). Vet thought it best to get her somewhere closer to home in case I needed to get to her quickly. If she's stable and doesn't need to be constantly watched, he will probably keep her. If she deteriorates, will need to move her.

Hi - one of my girls is currently at her usual vet, on a drip. The next 5 hrs are critical. Won't know until tonight whether she will need 24 hr care or not; if so, I will need to pick her up and transport her from western suburbs to north.. Can anybody recommend one of the emergency vets? I've called one at North Ryde .....are they all much the same? Some better (treatment wise for ticks) or more expensive than others? I'm thinking positively at the moment; just making plans in case I need to make an emergency dash later tonight.

I purchased a Bark Stop for around $100.....total waste of money. Made absolutely no difference.

While I was trimming paws today I accidentally nicked my girl's paw (on the pad). It wasn't large (tips of the scissors), but looks like it is opening up more after she has walked on it. Any suggestions as to what I should put on it? Betadine? Doesn't seem to bother her.

I have floating timber floors and two cockers........and lots of scratches :D Mine are groomed each week as I keep them in full coat, but still shed lots. Doesn't both me, but OH thinks they are high maintenance.

I have two undesexed bitches. They get on well and are the best of friends 99% of the time - however, one can be a real bitch at times, which is when I step in. The other is very laid back and doesn't fuss over anything (she was the first in the household). The breeder of the second believes it works because the first dog is so laid back.

My recollection when I was thinking about it was that it was relatively cheap to take the dog with us, but very expensive to bring back. The advantage in the US is that they are far more welcoming of dogs travelling with you within the States eg dogs can stay in some hotels, recreation parks etc.

Thanks :D off to check out the sites.