G.S.P.S/K Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 (edited) Hey guys, what do you think about this: the kennel my 2 dogs are booked into over Christmas won't let them share a run together becasue one of them is a Staffy X. Never mind the fact that she's crossed with a kelpie, is tiny and petite (weight about 10.7kg) with a body shape that resembles a whippet, and more importantly has been very well socialised, is extremely friendly with people and is submissive yet perfectly friendly with other dogs. Not to mention my other dog is a GSP who will be about four times her size by the time they go to the kennel. I can understand that those kennels who like to pair 2 dogs from different owners for company, are careful about some breeds, but seriously- they're from the same family and get on fine and I'm happy for them to share, but the kennel wont let them- and therefore charges a higher price because I have to pay for 2 separate kennels rather than one. My parent's old Cattle dog cross is also boarding with them at the same time and the kennel owner said the Cattle dog X and my GSP can share. I told them "actually they cant"- The old dog doesn't like other dogs and was never socialised properly. I think they will laugh when they see just how tiny and 'over the top' friendly my Staffy cross is. Also I tried about 7 other kennels but all were booked out so I cant really just take them elsewhere... Edited August 22, 2012 by GSPSTAFFKELP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minimax Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Can you call her a Kelpie x ... not a Staffy x ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megan_ Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 You may find that this is part of their licence. Just like staffy's and staffy x's are only allowed to fly in certain types of crates. It might have nothing to do with the kennel's owners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lavendergirl Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 So staffys and staffy crosses are only housed in individual kennels? Never heard of this before. I thought most kennels allowed dogs from the same family to share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.S.P.S/K Posted August 22, 2012 Author Share Posted August 22, 2012 Minimax- unfortunatly my mum rang up to book the 3 dogs in and said staffy X kelpie. Apparently they asked her "Is she more like a staffy or kelpie?" to which my mum replied "I guess.. she looks more like a Staffy". She's brindle with a slightly broad chest on an otherwise narrow frame.. The license point is a good one- I guess i just would have assumed that if the owner is happy for their dogs to share they should be allowed to. Even if they made me sign a waiver or something.. to say I agree that if anything happned between my dogs i wouldnt blame the kennel... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sares Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Can you go to another Kennel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Given you said its for Christmas - is the kennel local and could you make arrangements to take the dogs their prior to there Christmas stay. Or even send them a photo so they can actually see the dog looks more kelpie then staffie. If that is the problem they have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 perhaps, with VICs laws at present this is something kennels have to do now? maybe go see them or talk to them and just chat about it ..you may find it is out of their control ..or if it is their choice..then I guess they have reasons . Their kennel- their rules, I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jade~Harley~Bella Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I always kennel my two AmStaffs in the same run. They would fret without each other. If taking them to another kennel isn't possible I'd go with taking her in as well so they an meet heretic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.S.P.S/K Posted August 22, 2012 Author Share Posted August 22, 2012 (edited) here's a pic of the little killer... (if she looks big its because Ralph the GSP is only 4 to 5 months old in this one) Ab and ral.docx Edited August 22, 2012 by GSPSTAFFKELP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Willow Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 That sounds a bit odd...my Staffy and SWF were always kennelled together....the owner had a pitty and a staffy though, so maybe he was a bit more rational about them....plus, it would have been more stressful for them to be separated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.S.P.S/K Posted August 22, 2012 Author Share Posted August 22, 2012 (edited) ... Edited August 22, 2012 by GSPSTAFFKELP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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