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We feed Nutro and have no problems. When selecting a food have a look at the ingredients and guaranteed analysis. We look forwhether or not the food has chemical preservatives, added colourants, animal by-products and corn.

We used to feed pigs ears and whilst the dogs loved them on the whole they were far too fatty

Thanks goodness you and your wife have both seen the sense in not purchasing from a pet shop where you will get nothing but endless trouble health wise from any crosses which they may sell. There are breeders of both the dogs you are after advertising puppies on this site, here are the links. http://www.dogzonline.com.au/breeds/puppie...r-retriever.asp http://www.dogzonline.com.au/breeds/puppie...n-retriever.asp Good luck and STAY with a registered breeder who health tests their dogs.

tunsafun, this is an event recently held in Vic, am sure you will find the info you need if you read through the thread: http://forums.dogzonline.com.au/index.php?showtopic=87705

shan2001, there are a number of us who attend Lure Coursing in Brisbane. There is the summer cup on at the moment which is only the one meet in the mornings and as it is too far for us to travel to the one meeting we dont go to the summer cup. We will however return on 18 March, keep an eye out at the beginning of March for a post in DOL Social Events. Here is the link to QLD Lure Coursing Assoc. http://www.qldlurecoursing.com/

As poodlefan has said your pup must have access to clean fresh water all the time, especially so as you also feed a dry product. Our 11 week old puppy pees 6-7 times daily, she has fresh water whenever she wants it and she is also fed Nutro, a dry product. ;)

We feed chicken wings, I would hope no parasites, after all they come from the butcher and there are many people who use chicken wings as nibbles on barbies.

Ours is fibreglass, made in NZ, but to Conmurra specs, a twin tank, used commercially and privately, now three years old, very pleased with it.

Hey t-time, just as well we have a range of Nutro for our dogs here, we always happy to filter off a small bag as a sample, LOL we normally buy 15kg at a time and our storage bins are full, so when we are at shows, herding, lure etc we are happy to give some out.

Onslowmum, are you sure you have Nutro's Duck and Oatmeal, from what I can see on their website, they dont do that product and their holistice range is not available in Australia, only in NZ.

Bikle, 4 Paws and More Pet Supplies in Melbourne would be your closest stockist of Nutro.

Have you tried one of the super premium brands such as Nutro, it is surprising how many fussy eaters will eat Nutro, including my Mum's totally spoilt rotten poodle.

RIP Beau, you have touched many many hearts Look not where I was For I am not there My spirt 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 memery Remember in your heart This isn't the end It's a brand new start by:Carol Kufner A PARTING PRAYER Dear lord, please open your gates and call St.Francis to escort this beloved companion across the Rainbow Bridge. Assign her to a place of honor, for she has been a faithful servant and always done her best to please me Bless the hands that send her to you, for they are doing so in love and compassion, freeing her from pain and suffering. Grant me the strength not to dwell on my loss. help me remember the details of her life with the love she has shown me. And grant me the courage to honor her by sharing those memories with others. Let her remember me as well and let her know that I'll always love her. And when it's my time to pass over into your paradise, please allow her to accompany those who bring me home. Thank you, Lord, for the gift of her compainionship and for the time we've had together. And thank you,Lord, for granting me the strength to give her to you now. Amen. by;Brandy Duckworth,1998

As with goldielover, but also use wooferwares, but have a feeling they are trade only.

Am so sorry to hear about Tia, condolences to all concerned.

Sorry to hear of your loss of Brodie, R.I.P

Doghouse, see if Clipperworld will send you a sample of Grimenator, if not pm me

Both those mentioned by WEIA are in fact avail online from www.vetproductsdirect.com.au If you want a shampoo for the dirtiest smelliest dogs then Grimenator by Groomer's Edge avail from Clipperworld who have a banner ad on here. We were first sent a sample of Grimenator in NZ. Had a golden retriever who I used to bath using 160 ml, of the then shampoo, in both hydrobath tanks. Would dry the dog off and the towels were filthy. :D Used grimenator and lo and behold the towels were clean It comes as a concentrate.

Sorry, Sunshine Coast Dog Obedience Club (ANKC) secretary 54769704, cant remember the address but just off Ballinger Road at Sippy Downs

Beaglenewb dont know where you are located, as far as Nutro is concerned it is avail both in QLD and NSW, but not right throughout those states, and only at 4 Paws in Melbourne, not in any other state. Yes Nutro may be harder to find as with some others but as mentioned try a small bag of Nutro or another product and see what you think. BUT whatever you choose you must introduce it slowly to your puppy otherwise you may end up with tummy problems.

Beaglenewb Seems you are calling around for the best prices, not necessarily the best food which will suit your dog. When choosing a food suggest you have a look at the ingredients list and the guaranteed analysis, and perhaps look at purchasing a small bag to see how your dog does on that product. We look for no chemical preservatives, no animal by-products, no corn, no artificial flavours for starters. Unfortuantely with some of the products they may not be as readily available as others and it may involve a courier fee to get it to us. However if we really feel that that particular product suits our dogs then we may have to be prepared to pay that fee. We feed Nutro to our dogs, and have been for over six years, longer I beleive than many others. We are currently feeding four adults and one puppy and do not consider it to be expensive. We are more than happy with the results, and do not consider Nutro any more expensive than the other SUPER premium foods. The cost however is not as important as the overall health of our dogs, be it shiny coats, less poop, no skin problems. Also when deciding on a food, do your mathematics. i.e. you need to work out the weight of your dog and the amount of food each "manufacturer" recommends that you feed. Some will give you a $ price per day. We have in the past tried both Science Diet and Eukanuba and our dogs would not touch the biscuits.

4 Paws and More can supply you with samples of Nutro. Nutro do have a range of holistic foods, amongst other products like Lamb and Rice treat sticks but unfortunately they are not avail in Australia Their Lamb and Rice and Chicken and Rice are vey popular.

Suggest you contact 4 Paws and More Pet Supplies in Keilor Park, understand they stock most of the super premium brands like Nutro, Royal Canin etc. As previously suggested dont change the puppy's diet too soon or you will give it an upset tummy.

LSW the Buderim Dog Obedience Club have agility classes, they are at Sippy Downs

Samoyedman, dogs, be they puppies, youngsters, older and oldies will sleep a good deal. 10-18 hours is not unusual. If you think about it when puppies are awake they are FULL on for several hours and then crash