ShesaLikeableBiBear

Not this year we have a bitch in season and have flown a dog up from Sydney

I have a bitch in season at day 10 today, she has not been attending a repro vet though. She is still spotting and a little firm. Our dogs are not interested in her yet, but we are expecting "things" to happen by Monday. Woodford is 1/2 way between Caboolture and Kilcoy, about an hour NW of Brisbane.

It's a long way to the Land of the Cherry Blossoms, you will be sad to see her go but by the same token it sounds as if you have just the right home for her.

Not sure about cat urine, for skunks (when we lived in the US) we used tomato juice, it was the only way to get rid of the putrid smell. To deter perhaps use Possoff (for possums).

Listed as 722, without scratchings.

Maria, and family, this is my absolute favourite tribute, no doubt it can be "applied" to all breeds but when I first saw this poem it struck a chord for shelties and I would like to share it with you and hope it helps. Welcome. I am Laddie Braveheart, Second Year Resident of the Rainbow Bridge. This is your introduction to the Rainbow Bridge. I have been a resident here for a little over a year and am now a member of the Welcome and Orientation Committee, Shetland Sheepdg and Scottish Breed Division. I have the extreme honour of escorting you to the Scottish Ancrestral Section of the Rainbow Bridge where those of our kind wait. You have already received your Silver Harness, and it looks so good on you. Now, let us begin our journey. As you see there are fields of sheep and cows for the herding dogs, and over there are the lakes, marshes and fields for the hounds and sporting dogs to play. And here are Beau and Sam, the Goldens I lived with -- we visit often, after all we have loved and are waiting for the same Humons. {See ya later, me mates) Oh, look! The agility games are going on. This is one of the newer areas at the Bridge and they have just finished the Rally-O field--this time with the directions for each station written in Dog. All the areas at The Bridge are for all the animals here and we have a lot of fun together. I have even seen some of the cats at the swimming ponds. See that area over there? Where the sun shines bright and warm all the time, and there is a gentle mist for a few hours each day? That is where all the reptiles and amphibians are. They all have nice tree limbs and warm rocks to lounge on. But let's continue onwards. Oh, check out those hedges and trees - that is where the bunnies and the mice, rats, gerbils and ferrets are. I like to come down and watch them play they just have so much fun -the flurry of activity and squeaking for joy when one of their Humes is coming is a treasure. Now watch your step, this is the Large Animal area. Occasionally all the horses, mules, donkeys, even the cows and goats get a little carried away with the Herd Running Game and can give a smaller critters like us quite a surprise as they break the hill at full gallop. Even the pigs and chickens take part. Here, the hills get a little steeper and woods a little thicker. It is so much fun to run full speed, up and down the hills dodging the trees. Here you will see the 'exotic' animals. The tigers and lions and bears and wolves, all the animals thought of as wild but have hearts shared with humans. They, too will cross the Rainbow Bridge with their special person. But our journey carries us still further. You feel the air getting crisper? And look, your coat is fuller and your Silver Harness shines brighter. We are getting close. Now, step carefully we are crossing the Crystal Bridge. Here, the weather is always clear, the snow just the right depth and the tracks are, perfect. Since we have arrived during the afternoon, I can show you some of the activities we have. The Scottish Breeds have many interests and enjoy many different games. I know you are used to having your Humon hook your harness to the car or the lead but your Silver Harness has magic and will hitch to what ever you want. Over here are the sheep right next to the croft which have to be guarded and over there is on the far side of the isle, are the fields of joy, where you can run and play with your friends and share a ball or just laze away the sunny afternoon. And yes, there are a lot of other breeds up here all doing what they do best, even though the Humes aren't there to see you, we all gather around to watch you and enjoy your times as though they were ours. The Sammies are over there herding reindeer, and there are open streams for the Inuits and Greenlands to fish for salmon. The Shelties came up with a great idea that has now become a tradition with all the breeds. Each year during the National Breed Specialty there is a Rainbow Bridge Specialty Show. All the dogs who had show careers and those who just wanted to be a show dog go into the show ring and go around one more time. The Shelties have gotten permission to have visitors from Heaven during that time. Humes who have no dog with them are allowed to come visit and watch the show. Judges and Stewards come and take part. And the old breeders come to see how the breeds are developing and visit with their great-great grandpuppies. All the dogs participating the first time get their Silver Rosette. You see, every dog here is perfect. If you look around you see not only are there warm straw beds to rest on, but houses with soft sofas and fireplaces to just lounge on and swap stories. Many of the residents wait here for the night. That is the time all of the Scottish Breed dogs assemble. Each night a sheltie team is formed and they run and play and herd the sheep and the cattle. They can be seen from earth as the Southern Lights and now we are getting members from the Northern, Eastern and Western Hemispheres, and they also run and play sometimes as far as the North Pole of earth, to give them lights too. Each March is a special run. That is when the Iditarod is run on earth and all the dogs who have raced and played and worked together, team up for a special display. Many of them are cheering on their Humes who are racing. Many of them have family members in the fields. It seems the Collies and the Borders work their hardest to make the most spectacular light display. Well, I think you are pretty well acquainted with the Rainbow Bridge both North and South, East and West. There are just a couple of other things you should know. You are able to see your Humes when you miss them most. They may have gotten a new puppy. That is good. It means they have started to heal from the loss they felt when you left. But remember, a part of your heart remained with them to replace the part of their heart they gave to you. Now, occasionally, your Human may be particularly sad and missing you. You are able to send your love to them any time. They will feel your love. It may be as a shadow in the corner of their sight, or the soft sound of your voice, or a gentle breeze caressing their cheek. And it will bring them comfort. And there is one special night, Christmas Eve. All the animals waiting for a special person gather together and send their gift of love to that person. That night we are able to see into that person's home and if the person looks, there is a star shining particularly bright. Just for them from us. Oh, I see the sun is setting and you are looking at all the dogs gathering together. Go, and run, play, run and jump, . It is your night. Godspeed.

So very sorry to hear of your loss, R.I.P. Buddy. Look not where I was For I am not there My spirit is free I am everywhere In the air that you breath In the sounds that you hear Don't cry for me Mum My spirit is near I'll watch for you From the other side I'll be the one running New friends by my side Smile at my memory Remember in your heart This isn't the end It's a brand new start. by:Carol Kufner

As you are in QLD, would suggest you PM t-time, she is a very well respected breeder of Havs.

Hope the OP has no objection to our discussing hot spots and their relation to food allergies?. My boy Panda had been on Nutro Natural Choice for 5 years prior to moving to QLD from NZ in May 2005, he had never had a hot spot previously. In his first summer here he developed a hot spot whicn spread pretty well over most of him. That has been the only time he has had a hot spot and he is still on Nutro. So in his case no it was not food related.

The Ag. shows are Ch. shows so yes, 10. e.g. from the March edition of Dogworld. Blackbutt Agricultural Show Society. Championship Show.

Thanks for your contributions Perhpas we should make the "cut off" date for submissions the end of April.? Will post here, in Rescue and in Offtopic when the cookbook is ready to be "released". In the meantime keep those recipes coming in, they are all for a good cause.

Some who visit General Discussion may not be aware of a thread in Off Topic re a DOL Fundraising Cookbook, proceeds from the sale of which will go to MDBA Pacers/Rescue. Have offered to co-ordinate this Cookbook for Golden Rules as have time on my hands. We are in need of some more recipes. Herewith a link to the previous thread http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?showtopic=184656 Please help to get this idea "off the ground" by contributing. The question of copyright infringement has been addressed in the previous thread. We have the following recipes so far. SOUPS AND STARTERS Potato and Corn Chowder Quick Potato Soup QUICHES, LIGHT LUNCHES Paddy’s Pasty Piquant Kidneys Impossible Never Fail Quiche Welsh Raebit Spinach and Feta Pie Pastry Pizza Scrolls Italian Sausage Roll Hot Cheese Spread BEEF Porcupine Meatballs Savoury Glazed Meatloaf Teebs’ Mum’s Lasagne Bobotie (Bobotee) Lasagne (Microwave) Teebs Mum’s Rissoles VEAL Veal Schnitzels with Caper Sauce Veal Provencale LAMB Bruno’s Jumbuck Stew Lamb Chops with Avocado Salsa Irish Stew Lamb Stew With Wine CHICKEN Chicken Salad Mango and Chilli Chicken Breasts Chicken in Sour Cream Sauce (Microwave) Bulgogi Chicken (this recipe can also be used for Korean Sesame Beef) Chicken braised in Red Wine Chicken Meatballs with Tomato-Balsamic Glaze Deep Fried Chicken Drumsticks Chicken in Cranberry Sauce (Microwave) Ginger Drumsticks (Microwave) Chicken Fricasse (Microwave) Lime Ginger Chicken BASTES FOR BARBEQUED CHICKEN Spicy Curried Herbed Honey PORK Pork Fillet in Creamy Prune Sauce (Microwave) Baked Pork Chops Special Pork Chops Korean Sticky Pork Spare Ribs HAM Creamy Ham VENISON Roast Venison Hone and Orange Glazed Steaks Grilled Venison Steak FISH Hapuku Portuguese Style (can use Snapper/Barramundi) Tuna With Peas and Chips Fish and Asparagus with Cheese Sauce Marinated Fish Salad Poisson Cru STIR FRY Ollies Wok Pan Fried Char Siu Sweet Chilli Prawn CURRIES Pork Rib/Chicken RICE Special Spiced Rice (Microwave) PASTA Seafood Sauce for Pasta Chicken Pasta Mushy Cauliflower Pasta Quick and Creamy Pasta Sauce VEGETABLES Greek Vegetable Casserole (Microwave) Indian Hasselback Potatoes Italian Green Beans Curried Vegetables Buttered Lemon Cabbage (Microwave) Neopolitan Broccoli (Microwave) Zucchini with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Pine Nuts (Microwave) Vegetable Crumble SAUCES AND MARINADES Mustard Sauce Tomato Sauce (more like a relish) Spicy Barbeque Sauce for Meatballs or Sausages Jamacian Marinade for Pork Spare Ribs Marinade for Beef Citrus Marinade for Chicken or Fish Oriental Marinade for Beef or Pork Bechamel Sauce with Cheese Mushroom Sauce Hot Cucumber Oriental Ginger Marinade for Pork SAVOURY BUTTERS Parsley Chervil and Chive Shallot Lime DESSERTS/CAKES/BISCUITS Muffin Mousse Cheese Biscuits Chocolate Weetbix Slice Easy Biscuits MrsD’s Special Boiled Fruitcake MrsD’s Chocolate Fudge Boiled Fruitcake Christmas Cookies Minty Marshmallow Slice Mini Christmas Puddings Chocolate Truffles White Chocolate Truffles Half Hour Steamed Pudding Chocolate Sauce Fruit in Brandy Ozark Apple Pudding Best Butter Cake Chocolate Custard Muffins Swiss Carrot Cake Nutella Pancakes with Caramelized Bananas Vanilla Ice Cream with Aztec Chocolate Sauce Summer Pudding African Millionaire’s Shortbread Lamingtons Brandy Butter Auntie Olive’s Rock Cakes Orange Cake

WOW, Congratulations to all concerned

In case anyone has missed the post by elkana in General Dog Discussion: The Queensland Herding Association is holding a Herding demonstration and information day at Durack (Dogs Qld Grounds, 247 King Ave, Durack) on March 20th starting at 9am. There will be a variety of breeds working sheep and ducks. Please come along and join us on the day. The QHA are hoping everyone attending will find it entertaining and informative. And for those who would like to start Herding Trials, they will find out how to start and where training is available. Please pass this information on to anyone you may know who might be interested in attending. If you require further information please PM for the contact details of the Secretary of Q.H.A.

Hope you don't mind, elkana. Should any one have any enquiries please PM myself or elkana for contact details of the Secretary.

Have today washed two Snooza futons and their covers using a little Odourgo in with the detergent. They have been dried outside in the sun. They are nice and fresh as is the washing machine We have the lemon-scented one and although I can't really detect a lemon scent it has done wonders for the smell on the pet futons which had been subjected to a leg lift from our entire male. Will use a little on the floors tomorrow and let you know how it goes.

elkana, nothing attached

MrsD and Dagboy, may be getting a little senile, but yes of course remember Richard in Sydney in 2006, was it that long ago Good to hear you are really into Doggy Dancing we just don't have the time these days to participate, our w/e's full with Saturdays showing and Sundays herding. Do you remember the video of Panda in NZ?. Put on Hill Billy Rock Hill Billy Roll on Tuesday 'cause they all (and humans) suffering from cabin fever. Panda went into "drive" mode, he still remembers the music after nearly 9 years

Unfortunately sheltie ears have a habit of "flying" or "pricking", and breaking too low, especially when they are teething. It is acceptable to tape or glue them to assist with the ear carriage, however all traces of this must be removed before entering the ring.

Sheltie ears can be notorious for flying, we start with a mixture of oil and cement, (coated with powder) and if that doesn't work then we glue. If the pup's ears are not staying down then don't stop the "treatment". Hopefully by nine months they should be down. You can also rub some vaseline on the inside of the ear where the fold is to try and soften the cartiledge.

When feeding dry then either Nutro, or Ziwipeak. Ziwipeak is not on your list :D

When I first enquired I emailed in the morning and had a reply late that afternoon. Will give you the feedback. Love Lemon scents. Looking forward to washing the dog bedding, floors etc with it, our seven shelties are all house dogs :D And no guesses as to where some of them sleep. :D

We have ordered a lemon scented 5 litre bottle

I have a Kenol and it's great, it is fibreglass and easy to clean, has the railing and thermostat. Problem is I got my measurements wrong and it's a little large for a sheltie they are heavy to lift. I understand Sway is the owner of this business. http://www.whelpingsupplies.com.au/ You are about to join the waiting game: Wait for them to come into season, for due date, for their eyes to open, then wait for the wee, pooh, chew stage, the last is you can't wait until they go becuase you are fed up with cleaning up the mess.

Being a relative "newbie" here, I always congratulated those who were the "winners on the day". I have found since after the Ekka in 2009 that none of my fellow "competitors" would return the compliment, hence I now keep my mouth shut. I must admit that after my young bi black sheltie, who at the time had a total of seven points, beat a dog close to his Grand I felt like thumbing my nose At one time I had nothing but negative comments from a certain person about the fact that "you can't see the sweet expression on a bi-black sheltie's face". My boy has on three occasions beaten a bitch she bred who is also not far off her Grand, and again the temptation to thumb my nose was there. If my fellow "competitors" can't take the time of day to be polite, then neither can I.