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I wouldn't be using anything whilst you're in the elimination phase, it could mask something vital.

For what problem?

Yep, by all means do so please. Occasionally a show secretary may ring you and ask for the information, but if you multiply the number of times people have missing or incorrect information on entries by the number of calls the secretary has to make, it's courtesy to make the call yourself if you remember that you've left it off.

Oh and did you know that Staffords are bold, fearless and totally reliable? UNLESS, there is a horse around.......

Are you kidding? My dogs wake the sparrows so they've got plenty of time to start farting!

He has been known to help out behind the scenes during photo shoots too.... Enjoys helping get the wood inside.... Eats dog food (including meat)... And really would rather be sitting on the couch inside.......

I don't know, I don't do heartworm meds. But I DO know that my mother had a dog that she almost killed with heartworm meds in Sydney because the dog was infected.

Hoping to get more classic shots tomorrow if the weather is nice!

It depends upon the age of the dog. If it is older than 6 months it should be tested prior to medication commencing. Yes, if a dog already has heartworm and is started on certain medications, it can be fatal.

But....black as they look....you may not be aware that they're still black/brindle because genetically, Staffords don't "do" solid black! No didn't know that, does the brindle show through on a clear day??? Many show brindling as they age. Some might have a brindle stripe on their belly or inside their back legs. On some the brindle may never be readily apparent, but genetically it is still there. Colour genetics are very complicated, but basically purebred Staffords do not carry the gene/s that produce solid black.

Woohoo...go Ali! This bitch is my "granddaughter"....she's sired by BIS Ch Ellz New Sensation!!!

But....black as they look....you may not be aware that they're still black/brindle because genetically, Staffords don't "do" solid black! ;)

Awwwwww....they don't look like little furry slugs any more! Give them a squish from me!

I didn't have the problem with my BARF bath either. I researched long and hard before I decided on the BARF model. I looked at Melbourne Dog Centre, Liberty etc and decided on the BARF.

I had a very promising puppy stolen from my property in May. She was microchipped but even in a place as small as Tasmania, it hasn't helped to bring her home. And sadly, she hasn't had the media coverage that Harry has had either. I couldn't even get the police interested, let alone the media.

I make my own with polar fleece and reptile heating cords.

I call that patience. In any other creature it could be called patience. In poor old Kismet who is a Devon Rex with failing eyesight and hearing (DESPITE the size of those ears!!), it's stupidity. Poor love.

Definitely some of it is shape of mouth and placement of teeth which can affect how the teeth come into contact with the abrasive surfaces of the bones.

I'm prepared to brush if need be, but thankfully a bone a day keeps the toothbrush away!

The exception to the above though is grass-flavoured soft serves. These are best served fresh from source of the long-legged dogs out in the paddock. The fresher, the better even if you have to follow them around and wait! Bit like following the Mr Whippy truck really except that they don't play Greensleeves!

Roger just sits there and waits for me to get the treat. After all, why have a human and feed yourself? As for the blanket...you're kidding right? Every dog knows that your human provides blankets for your comfort so if a blanket is put on top of you, that can only mean bedtime!

I will always lean towards the side of a natural whelping wherever possible. I had considered an elective c-section on Koda when she was due last November due to litter size, family history and the non-availability of emergency veterinary treatment within easy and short access but decided to err on the side of nature. As it happened, we ended up doing an after hours c-section anyway but at a relatively civilised hour on a Sunday and only after her temperature dropped but she wasn't getting on with the job as I felt she should have been. The puppies were born on Day 59 and showed signs of placental separation so my gut instinct was bang on. The most important thing is to be well informed and well aware of what is "normal" for your girl. Take temperatures religiously and record every change. Chances are she'll be just fine, but if not, you at least have all the information the vet will need to make an informed decision for a healthy outcome for bitch and puppies. And FWIW, Koda was a maiden, had 9 puppies and we didn't lose a single one. She recovered well from the anaesthetic (even if her slapping boobies did frighten the bejesus out of her every time she tried to trot across the yard during her time outs!), had heaps of milk and was an excellent mum.

Hmmmmmm....so is that Lucky You Puppy because you're eating it? Or Lucky You Puppy because you survived going in the tin?

Took this on Saturday....he was frogdogging on my foot, presumably so the soft bits didn't come into contact with the itchy grass! And when he was a baby, using Bad Alice as a cushion!

It would appear that yet again, the wonderous world that is the Australian dog world is AGAIN split apart by rules that vary from one state to another. Further evidence that ONE controlling body with ONE set of rules would be very useful!!!! As the OP is in Victoria, my contribution is particularly applicable to her, which is why I went to the DogsVic website. In some other parts of Australia, if a person who is highly respected in a breed wants to judge, then they are sometimes approved for a Members Competition held by a breed club.