I would really like a dog. I would really like a good dog for indoors, is easy to train, and is friendly, and is not too pricey. SO anyone have any ideas they could tell me??
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Pomeranian - Awesome personalities and love to hang around relaxing after even the smallest spurts of energy spent on a walk or just chasing a ball in the yard.
A cat
Yes. www.petfinder.com They have dogs that are a great price, that need a home, updated on all there shots, and are spayed and neutered. A lot of them are already housed trained. Safe a life... adopt.
they say men are dogs
get a rescue dog, they are so thank ful they love you forever.
Yes, petfinder.com is da bomb. I always check out that site every so often.
toy Poodle or Pomeranian or some toy mix breed is cheap.
I have maltese and poms and the mix of both, they are great inside dogs. Mine are litter trained, so they dont have to go outside to potty, when it is raining, or cold and snowy. I also raise the mix of the maltese and pom, they are beautiful little long haired dogs.
I have the perfect dog..she is a lab/shepard mix. We live in Arizona, so she is inside unless I take her for walks (it is really hot outside most of the time). She is really good, and was very easy to train.short hair is a must if your dog will be spending lots of time indoors.
Here's the best part: I got her at our local humane society animal shelter. I only had to pay $85 and that covered her shots, spaying, a leash and some toys. She is better than my friend's pure bred dogs!
A shelter mutt- I love mine :)
go to this site, take the quiz, figure out the perfect dog for you...
http://animal.discovery.com/breedselecto...
then go to this site and adopt a dog that really needs a good home
http://www.petfinder.com/breeds/dog...
llhasa aphso i dunno how 2 spell it but go 2 petfinder.com or sumthin they r cheap
You should look on petfinder.com. There are pictures of the dogs, and there are descriptions where they usually say if the dog is housetrained, etc. They know the temperment of the dog, too. If you want an indoor dog that is a companion dog, try breeds and mixes such as Bichon Frise, Papillon, Chihuahua, Maltese, Pekingese, Yorkies, Shih Tzu, Pomeranian, Pug, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Miniature Pinscher, Poodle, Bulldog, French Bulldog, Boston Terrier, Lhasa Apso, Schnauzer, or Schipperke. I would highly recommend getting an adult dog if you don't want endless exhausting puppy energy. All the dogs on petfinder are rescues, so they aren't in it for the money. But there are still a lot of purebreds there. Please consider rescuing your new pup. You'll be saving his life!
A small dog from the animal shelter.
They don't come with any long-term health guarantees, but they are less expensive than puppies straight from a breeder. :)
Well check out petfinder.com
or
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/r.htm...
I have two Bichon Frise X Toy Poodle. They are small about 10 pounds (maybe more). They are black and we got them for 200 dollars each (canadian)
Monday, May 24, 2010
What is a good hipscore for a bullmastiff?
his sire has -12 -9 on his ped papers and does it matter for breading even though his genaration paper is covered with red ccs
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Oh, you're British. Or your dog's heritage is British? That makes a difference. I think in your last question people were trying to figure out your dog's sire's score based on American testing methods.
Really, it doesn't greatly matter what your dog's sire's score is if you want to breed your dog. The fact that your dog's sire had his hips tested suggest that your dog's breeder was a responsible breeder. (I don't know British hip scores, but why don't you ask your breeder for help reading your pedigree?)
If you want to be a responsible breeder, too, you need to get your Bullmastiff tested before breeding him. You can't take shortcuts by using your dog's sire's records.
You should also put some Challenge Certificates on your Bullmastiff, instead of relying on the CCs in his pedigree. A dog's not worth breeding just because he has good ancestors. He has to be good himself to be worth breeding.
Have just answerd your previous question but, yes, hip scores are very important. Not much use having a handful of Champions behind if the next generation is crippled with hip dysplasia.
I have a dog whose pedigree is full of champions but he is not suitable for stud. He does not meet the breed standard he is too tall. Has your dog been in the show ring?
Discuss it with your vet you could have your dog hip score tested
I have just answered your previous question.
Yes, it is certainly worth building up a picture of the hip scores of the dogs in your dogs pedigree. After all, your dog's genes came from these dogs.
Hip displasia is something which can be inherited although there are other things which influence a dog's hips such as it's environment and nutrition.
As far as hips are concerned, the hip score of your dog itself is most important though.
I should say that there is a lot more to breeding than just a hip score. For example you should be considering your dog's conformation and movement, temperament and overall health. Has he been assessed by a good conformation judge?
You will need to have all the other health tests required for the breed carried out.
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Oh, you're British. Or your dog's heritage is British? That makes a difference. I think in your last question people were trying to figure out your dog's sire's score based on American testing methods.
Really, it doesn't greatly matter what your dog's sire's score is if you want to breed your dog. The fact that your dog's sire had his hips tested suggest that your dog's breeder was a responsible breeder. (I don't know British hip scores, but why don't you ask your breeder for help reading your pedigree?)
If you want to be a responsible breeder, too, you need to get your Bullmastiff tested before breeding him. You can't take shortcuts by using your dog's sire's records.
You should also put some Challenge Certificates on your Bullmastiff, instead of relying on the CCs in his pedigree. A dog's not worth breeding just because he has good ancestors. He has to be good himself to be worth breeding.
Have just answerd your previous question but, yes, hip scores are very important. Not much use having a handful of Champions behind if the next generation is crippled with hip dysplasia.
I have a dog whose pedigree is full of champions but he is not suitable for stud. He does not meet the breed standard he is too tall. Has your dog been in the show ring?
Discuss it with your vet you could have your dog hip score tested
I have just answered your previous question.
Yes, it is certainly worth building up a picture of the hip scores of the dogs in your dogs pedigree. After all, your dog's genes came from these dogs.
Hip displasia is something which can be inherited although there are other things which influence a dog's hips such as it's environment and nutrition.
As far as hips are concerned, the hip score of your dog itself is most important though.
I should say that there is a lot more to breeding than just a hip score. For example you should be considering your dog's conformation and movement, temperament and overall health. Has he been assessed by a good conformation judge?
You will need to have all the other health tests required for the breed carried out.
What is a good food recipe for large breed dogs?
I have a 5 month old St. Bernard who is just skin and bones because he's growing so fast. We feed him top of the line Large breed puppy food but its obviously not giving him the nutrition he needs. What are some "human" foods that I can give him, or a does anybody have a St. Bernard Dog food recipe?
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First.. talk to his breeder.
It is crucial that giant breeds of dogs grow as SLOWLY as possible to minimize the risks of hip/elbow dysplasia.
My Bernese pups shoot up overnight and look all scraggly thin and then a day or two later they start filling out again. If his coat looks good, his eyes are bright and he's not being wayyyy more sedentary than usual I wouldn't worry about it. Since I have siblings I can almost see who is prepping for a growth spurt.
Thin really is much better for a giant breed who is growing.
My mentor in Bernese simply suggested I add more fat and carbs to their diet since fat and carbs are burnable energy as opposed to building blocks (protein). So even though I raw feed primarily I add a bit of raw ground meat to cooked cooled oatmeal or rice as well as a bit of olive oil and give a bit of that a couple times a week.
You may also want to see if there is a Yahoo! St. Bernard email list you can ask.
First you always want to establish the health of the dog. Does it have worms? If not, are you feeding it the right amount for its breed? If you do, you maybe need to try some products with a lot of by product ingrediance. Potato wet food (dog food) mixed with dry food.
I would suggest that you do some research before switching his diet. basically the more info you have on nutrition the better you will be at determining if the recipe is balanced or not. I would talk with a holistic vet and get some info from them and then do some research on the net and see what you come up with. There are also a ton of books on dog nutrition at the library. Your dog deserves the best, so make sure you make an informed decision when it comes to his diet!
Boil fresh ground beef, brown rice,vegetables, cool and feed.
Cook rice first, takes twenty minutes of boiling.Drain if any water left. Boil meat and veggies together 15 to 20 mins.
Can be frozen in zip lock bags also. Freeze portion sizes.
Night before feeding thaw in the refridgerator, then warm in micro wave ** stir well, then touch to make sure isn't too hot!
A healthy meal that my veterinarian recommended for my dog is rice mixed with ground hamburger or lamb.(obviously cooked) first you can feed that to it plain..then once it adjust to it you can start putting it on top of its food. Hope your puppy gets better!
go to yyour local feed and seed store and get ht e32 %protein puppy and nursing dog food form them its about 21 dollars for a 50 lb bag it should do the trick...
Chicken,rice and gravy. The rice will stick to their stomachs, the chicken will give them nutrients, and the gravy will add some extra calories.
Go on amazon.com and buy the book Woofing it Down..you will find an entire human dog food diet for your dog..
Answers:
First.. talk to his breeder.
It is crucial that giant breeds of dogs grow as SLOWLY as possible to minimize the risks of hip/elbow dysplasia.
My Bernese pups shoot up overnight and look all scraggly thin and then a day or two later they start filling out again. If his coat looks good, his eyes are bright and he's not being wayyyy more sedentary than usual I wouldn't worry about it. Since I have siblings I can almost see who is prepping for a growth spurt.
Thin really is much better for a giant breed who is growing.
My mentor in Bernese simply suggested I add more fat and carbs to their diet since fat and carbs are burnable energy as opposed to building blocks (protein). So even though I raw feed primarily I add a bit of raw ground meat to cooked cooled oatmeal or rice as well as a bit of olive oil and give a bit of that a couple times a week.
You may also want to see if there is a Yahoo! St. Bernard email list you can ask.
First you always want to establish the health of the dog. Does it have worms? If not, are you feeding it the right amount for its breed? If you do, you maybe need to try some products with a lot of by product ingrediance. Potato wet food (dog food) mixed with dry food.
I would suggest that you do some research before switching his diet. basically the more info you have on nutrition the better you will be at determining if the recipe is balanced or not. I would talk with a holistic vet and get some info from them and then do some research on the net and see what you come up with. There are also a ton of books on dog nutrition at the library. Your dog deserves the best, so make sure you make an informed decision when it comes to his diet!
Boil fresh ground beef, brown rice,vegetables, cool and feed.
Cook rice first, takes twenty minutes of boiling.Drain if any water left. Boil meat and veggies together 15 to 20 mins.
Can be frozen in zip lock bags also. Freeze portion sizes.
Night before feeding thaw in the refridgerator, then warm in micro wave ** stir well, then touch to make sure isn't too hot!
A healthy meal that my veterinarian recommended for my dog is rice mixed with ground hamburger or lamb.(obviously cooked) first you can feed that to it plain..then once it adjust to it you can start putting it on top of its food. Hope your puppy gets better!
go to yyour local feed and seed store and get ht e32 %protein puppy and nursing dog food form them its about 21 dollars for a 50 lb bag it should do the trick...
Chicken,rice and gravy. The rice will stick to their stomachs, the chicken will give them nutrients, and the gravy will add some extra calories.
Go on amazon.com and buy the book Woofing it Down..you will find an entire human dog food diet for your dog..
What is a good dog name that would fit any dog?
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Sam - Non-Gender Specific
Pup
Sharoufus
Furrball!! Its what I named my dog.
Kemo.
Buddy
max is the number one dog name...
Hairy
rover, fido, deefor (d for dog)
buffy is the name which fwould fit any dog big dog small dog watch dog pet dog high maintanence do low maintanence dog naughty dog matured dog any dog
Reagan, Pinto, Catch, Bandy, Dandy, Munchkin, Twinkie, Shadow, Star, Paddy, etc. I know there are tons more that would work for either gender or breed but too late or early as the case may be to think. :o)
HELVE $$$$... - A friend/pathfinder to his master.
Jimmy $$...
Rover, Bosco, Bowser
Bailey. Works for both sexes and most breeds and its kind of cute.
if its a girl angel(my dogs name) and if its a boy, mac, max, odin, buddy, ext.
sam,max,jake
I've 3 shepherds, one called molly (I call her hoover cos she picks everything up) one called Petra and one called Lillie
Sunka. You pronounce it shoonkah. It is Lakota for "dog" so you would have a dog named dog.
Agamemnon? Zeus? Zaphod Beeblebrox?? Linus? Pepper?
Minerva? Yeah..I'm not great with girly dog names.
Max
Lucky
Pip
Dog o_O
Good luck though
Snuffles, Snow flake.
Maxie. It could be spelt that way for male or female.
Deogy-non gender specific. It is pronounced way you spell dog, D O G.
Poopy.
Fetch me a beer.
Boy:
1 Max
2 Jake
3 Buddy
4 Bailey
5 Sam
6 Rocky
7 Buster
8 Casey
9 Cody
10 Duke
11 Charlie
12 Jack
13 Harley
14 Rusty
15 Toby
16 Murphy
17 Shelby
18 Sparky
19 Barney
20 Winston
Girl:
1 Maggie
2 Molly
3 Lady
4 Sadie
5 Lucy
6 Daisy
7 Ginger
8 Abby
9 Sasha
10 Sandy
11 Dakota
12 Katie
13 Annie
14 Chelsea
15 Princess
16 Missy
17 Sophie
18 Bo
19 Coco
20 Tasha
What is a good dog for me to get after my chocolate labrador dies. i like big and medium sized dogs?
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I can understand that you might not want another chocolate lab or another lab because it would remind you too much of the one who passed.
I recommend going to a shelter and picking out an adult mixed breed. That way you already know the size and temperament.
There are beautiful and unique mixed breed dogs. I once saw a rottie mix in a shelter who had golden eyes. I bet you could find a good one.
get a golden retreiver, they're super friendly
How about another Choc Lab? I have a beagle and he is awesome but on the smaller side. My parents have a golden retriever.
are you sitting around waiting for that special day? if so, i don't think you're the best candidate for another pet.
get another lab they make the best dogs lol i have a mine lab and hes just the sweetest and easies going dog i have every had!! i love him to pices
I think that you should get a german shepherd dog they're really loyal and easy to train and they are really freindly females are medium sized and males are larger than females
i love boxers personally they are so cool and friendly.
huskey
you should get a smaller dog like a dachshund, or a cairn terrier if you get a bigger dog it's going to be to hard to handle since you had a big dog that died.
Thinking Ahead?? Anyway, I guess that's none of my business! I beg you to look at your shelter. You can find a larger dog there- Breeders and pet stores are why millions of dogs are killed each year. Try petfinder.com- heres a search i did for my area- you can look in yours! http://search.petfinder.com/search/searc...
Try going to a shelter and take your pick of the hundreds of dogs just waiting to be adopted.
Why not get a black lab or a yellow lab? I wouldn't get another choc one that would be like your replacing your dog and i don't think you would want to do that.
I have a yellow lab/rottie mix and he is a large dog.
I would suggest another LAB. A good friend of mine had a pet pass away, and got another just like em. In her mind thats her previous dog's brother or something. IT helped with the grieving process.. and she got to do it all over again with a new puppy.
Why not get one now, before it dies? Go to the humane society or pound and pick one out your lab likes also. They can be buds, you can be buds with them and when your lab goes, your replacement is right there grinning atcha.
Go to a shelter and adopt a dog and save it's life.
You'll have your pick of whatever breed/mix you'd like. My shelter dogs have been the best dogs I've ever known.
I would go with either another lab or a golden retriever they are really smart dogs.
That's a pretty cold question.
What is a good dog for hubby and i?
we plan to go to our nearest shelter and ask this. but i want a ballpark of the breeds they may suggest so i can look up information about them prior to our visit. here is our situation/lifestyle:
we live in an apartment (900 sqft - can get permission for dog- already discussed with management)
we prefer a small dog (but no smaller than 25lbs)
we want a dog that is over 2 years old (we don't have the patience for potty training - and this is a rental!)
we want a dog that doesn't shed much
we want a dog that has a playful personality indoors as well as outdoors
we want a dog we can go on runs/walks with
we don't have kids (and don't plan on having one for a number of years), so child-frindlyness isn't an issue
one of us is always home (he works night shift, i work days)
if i think of anymore i'll post under details. but thats all we can think of for now. thank you for your help!!
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i think mutts have the best personality, anything mixed, or purebred of the following breeds would probably be great
border collie
poodle (acctuly very smart and dont have to be groomed so ugly, plus dont shed)
any type of retriver
jack russel
korgi
any spaniel
anything in the herding and working catergory, try watching dog shows, id say go for medium breeds.
since you are obviously going to give a lot of excercise avoid the smushed in nosed dogs because they can have breathing problems
also try to avoid pit bulls, they are great dogs, but are unpredictable, and have enormous ammounts of strength that can be released in negative ways, also many places have laws against them.
A shih tzu or beagle may be perfectly suited for your home.
I would reccomend a lab or golden but they like it outside. How about an English Springer Spanel? Or a Cockerspanial
I dog sit a Scotty that is playful, that size, and doesn't shed a lot. There also great gaurd dogs at night.
This one is really funny and loves everything and everyone. Loves toys!
We live in an appartment that is about your size and we have 2 shi tzus. they are great, silent, they dont shed as much as most dogs do, keep their hair short and you will have no problems. I dont know about runs though, i would think that small dogs are not all that much into running, but double check and i also think a lot will depends on the personality of a dog rather then the breed. we have two and they are very different. a boy is amazingly lazy and just wants to chill he is 3 years old. and we have a puppy girl who is 6 month old and he is hyper and excited and curious about everything. dogs have personalities and i think that would be more important then the breed. by my vote is for Shi Tzus... they are cute, smart and absolutelly lovelly. We are newly married if that makes a difference.
a jack russell would be good. they have tons of energy and would benefit from runs/walks. they are small dogs and don't weigh more than 25lbs.
I have the perfect answer the Toy Fox Terrier they remain playful for their entire life
Love a beagle or beagle mix for all that. Mine is from a local shelter we live in a 1200sq house, he is 21.5lb (mixed with something smaller I think). He's only 1 and came pottytrained. He sheds a little. He is amazingly playful inside and out- but calm and sleepy during the day. Loves to walk/run upto 6 miles a day and still has energy/ Great with kids (even though you don't have any).
Maybe a poodle mix (mini or standard- toy will be too small) if you want a dog that doesn't shed alot- but it'll need more grooming. My beagley boy is groom-free- I just have to trim his nails.
a poodle seems to fit all of your requirements
I own two beagles. I love them to death and they are great dogs, but they do shed in the summer. They don't require grooming, but need a bath often. They are a breed of hound dogs so when they bark they kinda howl...and they are born hunters (they will spend hours sniffing out trails and chasing rabbits). They are excellent guard dogs and they love to play. They are energetic, but not as energetic as a Terrier. They are super gentle, are really picky.
I tend to think of any dog over 25 lbs. as a medium sized breed rather than small. My first inclination is a small standard poodle or a minature poodle (there are three sizes - toy (smallest) minature (medium) and standard (large). They are highly trainable, athletic, don't shed much at all (but do require grooming) and can be very playful.
Another good choice would be a whippet - quiet, highly trainable, low shed and very athletic. My mother-in-law has one - really nice dog. They are not hyper inside the house but boy can they run when outside.
A 900 SF apartment is small - do you have any outside space for the dog?
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
A border collie will go stark raving mad in an apartment - they need to be working dogs every day and they shed like nothing else. I had a border collie mix. Trust me on this one - wrong dog for you.
yorkies are the best they are soo cute and affectionate.
a picture is attached i pulled it from google
Sounds like a Westie to me. Around 25 pounds, hardly shed, very playful, need lots of exercise. These dogs are so much fun with tons of personality (dog-ality).
Kim at: http://www.peaceful-organic-planet.com/n...
we live in an apartment (900 sqft - can get permission for dog- already discussed with management)
we prefer a small dog (but no smaller than 25lbs)
we want a dog that is over 2 years old (we don't have the patience for potty training - and this is a rental!)
we want a dog that doesn't shed much
we want a dog that has a playful personality indoors as well as outdoors
we want a dog we can go on runs/walks with
we don't have kids (and don't plan on having one for a number of years), so child-frindlyness isn't an issue
one of us is always home (he works night shift, i work days)
if i think of anymore i'll post under details. but thats all we can think of for now. thank you for your help!!
Answers:
i think mutts have the best personality, anything mixed, or purebred of the following breeds would probably be great
border collie
poodle (acctuly very smart and dont have to be groomed so ugly, plus dont shed)
any type of retriver
jack russel
korgi
any spaniel
anything in the herding and working catergory, try watching dog shows, id say go for medium breeds.
since you are obviously going to give a lot of excercise avoid the smushed in nosed dogs because they can have breathing problems
also try to avoid pit bulls, they are great dogs, but are unpredictable, and have enormous ammounts of strength that can be released in negative ways, also many places have laws against them.
A shih tzu or beagle may be perfectly suited for your home.
I would reccomend a lab or golden but they like it outside. How about an English Springer Spanel? Or a Cockerspanial
I dog sit a Scotty that is playful, that size, and doesn't shed a lot. There also great gaurd dogs at night.
This one is really funny and loves everything and everyone. Loves toys!
We live in an appartment that is about your size and we have 2 shi tzus. they are great, silent, they dont shed as much as most dogs do, keep their hair short and you will have no problems. I dont know about runs though, i would think that small dogs are not all that much into running, but double check and i also think a lot will depends on the personality of a dog rather then the breed. we have two and they are very different. a boy is amazingly lazy and just wants to chill he is 3 years old. and we have a puppy girl who is 6 month old and he is hyper and excited and curious about everything. dogs have personalities and i think that would be more important then the breed. by my vote is for Shi Tzus... they are cute, smart and absolutelly lovelly. We are newly married if that makes a difference.
a jack russell would be good. they have tons of energy and would benefit from runs/walks. they are small dogs and don't weigh more than 25lbs.
I have the perfect answer the Toy Fox Terrier they remain playful for their entire life
Love a beagle or beagle mix for all that. Mine is from a local shelter we live in a 1200sq house, he is 21.5lb (mixed with something smaller I think). He's only 1 and came pottytrained. He sheds a little. He is amazingly playful inside and out- but calm and sleepy during the day. Loves to walk/run upto 6 miles a day and still has energy/ Great with kids (even though you don't have any).
Maybe a poodle mix (mini or standard- toy will be too small) if you want a dog that doesn't shed alot- but it'll need more grooming. My beagley boy is groom-free- I just have to trim his nails.
a poodle seems to fit all of your requirements
I own two beagles. I love them to death and they are great dogs, but they do shed in the summer. They don't require grooming, but need a bath often. They are a breed of hound dogs so when they bark they kinda howl...and they are born hunters (they will spend hours sniffing out trails and chasing rabbits). They are excellent guard dogs and they love to play. They are energetic, but not as energetic as a Terrier. They are super gentle, are really picky.
I tend to think of any dog over 25 lbs. as a medium sized breed rather than small. My first inclination is a small standard poodle or a minature poodle (there are three sizes - toy (smallest) minature (medium) and standard (large). They are highly trainable, athletic, don't shed much at all (but do require grooming) and can be very playful.
Another good choice would be a whippet - quiet, highly trainable, low shed and very athletic. My mother-in-law has one - really nice dog. They are not hyper inside the house but boy can they run when outside.
A 900 SF apartment is small - do you have any outside space for the dog?
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
A border collie will go stark raving mad in an apartment - they need to be working dogs every day and they shed like nothing else. I had a border collie mix. Trust me on this one - wrong dog for you.
yorkies are the best they are soo cute and affectionate.
a picture is attached i pulled it from google
Sounds like a Westie to me. Around 25 pounds, hardly shed, very playful, need lots of exercise. These dogs are so much fun with tons of personality (dog-ality).
Kim at: http://www.peaceful-organic-planet.com/n...
What is a good breed of dogs ?
I want a dog thats small to fit in a purses
Answers:
I have an Ameican Eskimo and she's really nice and cute. American Eskimos come in three sizes and the smaller one might fit in a purse. Other than that, you can get a teacup Maltese.
Hope I helped!
A Chihuahua is a good breed
A toy poodle is a real cutie. A Chinese Crested has an interesting look.
I'm a fan of the bich-a-shitz-pom-chi-doxle-her... (designer-all the rage) - shepherdgirl and I may have a new litter soon (and every 6 months every female I own is alive)- email me if interested.
For a cavalier that'd have to be one big purse.
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Pronunciation
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Description
This beautiful small spaniel has dark round expressive eyes that are large but not prominent. The tail is sometimes docked to no less then three times its length. It has a conical muzzle and a flat skull. It has a shallow stop, with well developed nose and wide nostrils. The ears are long with abundant feathering. It has a silky coat, sometimes with a slight waviness that comes in ruby, black %26 tan, tri-color and blenheim (rich chestnut on a pearly-white background). On Blenheim dogs, a chestnut-red spot on top of the head between the ears is preferred by breeders, but not critical.
Blenheim = red and white
Prince Charles = tricolor
King Charles = black and tan
Ruby = rich mahogany red
Temperament
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is an eager, affectionate tail-wagger. Lively, outgoing and sportive. These fearless lively little dogs want to please. They are intelligent enough to understand what you want and therefore are usually easy to train and respond well to gentle obedience training. They are said to be naturally well behaved and get along well with other dogs and non-canine pets. Cavalier's love people and need lots of companionship to be happy. They should not be left alone all day. They are descended from hunting dogs and love to romp in the great outdoors. This breed sometimes displays a chasing instinct and should be kept well enclosed or leashed so he does not get lost or run over by a car! They do best with older considerate children and some can be reserved with strangers. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a pleasant companion dog. It has a noteworthy sense of smell and vision and can be used in short hunts in open country. They do well in competitive obedience.
Height, Weight
Height: 12-13 inches (30-33 cm.)
Weight: 10-18 pounds (5-8 kg.)
Health Problems
Prone to syringomyelia, hereditary eye disease, dislocating kneecaps (patella), back troubles, ear infections, early onset of deafness or hearing trouble. Sometime's hip dysplasia. Don't over feed. This breed tends to gain weight easily. Some lines are genetically disposed early onset to a serious heart problem, which sometimes causes early death. When selecting one of these dogs, it is extremely important to check the medical history of several previous generations.
Living Conditions
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are good for apartment life. They are moderately active indoors and a small yard will be sufficient. The Cavalier does not do well in very warm conditions.
Exercise
Whatever exercise you can provide will be just fine with this adaptable dog, as they will adapt to your family's circumstances. However, they greatly enjoy a good romp in the park.
Life Expectancy
About 9-14 years.
Grooming
Comb or brush with a firm bristle brush, and bathe or dry shampoo as necessary. The feathered hair on the ears is prone to tangling and matting, so this dog should be thoroughly groomed often. The hair between the pads on the feet should be kept trimmed and the ears should be cleaned regularly. Always make sure the dog is thoroughly dry and warm after a bath. Check the eyes carefully for any signs of infection. This breed is an average shedder.
Origin
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is descended from the King Charles Spaniel and other small Toy Spaniels seen in many sixteenth, seventeenth, and eighteenth century paintings. Its breeders were trying to reproduce a toy dog similar to those seen in portraits from the time of England's Charles II, who was said to dote on these small dogs. In the 1920's the American, Roswell Eldridge, offered prize money during a Cruft's Dog Show in London, to any person exhibiting King Charles Spaniels with long noses. He was looking for dogs similar to those appearing in Van Dyck's paintings of King Charles II and his spaniels. By the 1940's these dogs were classified as a separate breed and were given the prefix Cavalier, to differentiate them from their forebears. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was shown in the Toy Group of the AKC beginning in 1996.
Group
Gun Dog, AKC Toy
Recognition
FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, CKC, APRI, ACR
FCI = F茅d茅ration Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American Kennel Club
UKC = United Kennel Club
KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain
CKC = Canadian Kennel Club
ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club
NKC = National Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand Kennel Club
CKC = Continental Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry
a 5 week boxer :) by the 6th week it will have out grown the purse...
Toy Fox Terrier. Adorably tiny.
A Bichon Frise its a small white furry little dog.there cute but expensive.
I would get a toy shih tzu
Dogs aren't made to go in purses. Dogs are not fashion accessories or toys, they are animals and should be treated as such.
Answers:
I have an Ameican Eskimo and she's really nice and cute. American Eskimos come in three sizes and the smaller one might fit in a purse. Other than that, you can get a teacup Maltese.
Hope I helped!
A Chihuahua is a good breed
A toy poodle is a real cutie. A Chinese Crested has an interesting look.
I'm a fan of the bich-a-shitz-pom-chi-doxle-her... (designer-all the rage) - shepherdgirl and I may have a new litter soon (and every 6 months every female I own is alive)- email me if interested.
For a cavalier that'd have to be one big purse.
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
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Daphne, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel at 3 years old. "She has the blenheim spot on the top of her head. Her favorite things to do are kiss, cuddle, and go on runs with our other dog Raven, an Australian Shepherd." A Blenheim Spot is a spot in the middle of the crown of the head. It is also sometimes called "the kiss of Buddha," or "Kissing Spot".
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Pronunciation
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Description
This beautiful small spaniel has dark round expressive eyes that are large but not prominent. The tail is sometimes docked to no less then three times its length. It has a conical muzzle and a flat skull. It has a shallow stop, with well developed nose and wide nostrils. The ears are long with abundant feathering. It has a silky coat, sometimes with a slight waviness that comes in ruby, black %26 tan, tri-color and blenheim (rich chestnut on a pearly-white background). On Blenheim dogs, a chestnut-red spot on top of the head between the ears is preferred by breeders, but not critical.
Blenheim = red and white
Prince Charles = tricolor
King Charles = black and tan
Ruby = rich mahogany red
Temperament
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is an eager, affectionate tail-wagger. Lively, outgoing and sportive. These fearless lively little dogs want to please. They are intelligent enough to understand what you want and therefore are usually easy to train and respond well to gentle obedience training. They are said to be naturally well behaved and get along well with other dogs and non-canine pets. Cavalier's love people and need lots of companionship to be happy. They should not be left alone all day. They are descended from hunting dogs and love to romp in the great outdoors. This breed sometimes displays a chasing instinct and should be kept well enclosed or leashed so he does not get lost or run over by a car! They do best with older considerate children and some can be reserved with strangers. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a pleasant companion dog. It has a noteworthy sense of smell and vision and can be used in short hunts in open country. They do well in competitive obedience.
Height, Weight
Height: 12-13 inches (30-33 cm.)
Weight: 10-18 pounds (5-8 kg.)
Health Problems
Prone to syringomyelia, hereditary eye disease, dislocating kneecaps (patella), back troubles, ear infections, early onset of deafness or hearing trouble. Sometime's hip dysplasia. Don't over feed. This breed tends to gain weight easily. Some lines are genetically disposed early onset to a serious heart problem, which sometimes causes early death. When selecting one of these dogs, it is extremely important to check the medical history of several previous generations.
Living Conditions
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are good for apartment life. They are moderately active indoors and a small yard will be sufficient. The Cavalier does not do well in very warm conditions.
Exercise
Whatever exercise you can provide will be just fine with this adaptable dog, as they will adapt to your family's circumstances. However, they greatly enjoy a good romp in the park.
Life Expectancy
About 9-14 years.
Grooming
Comb or brush with a firm bristle brush, and bathe or dry shampoo as necessary. The feathered hair on the ears is prone to tangling and matting, so this dog should be thoroughly groomed often. The hair between the pads on the feet should be kept trimmed and the ears should be cleaned regularly. Always make sure the dog is thoroughly dry and warm after a bath. Check the eyes carefully for any signs of infection. This breed is an average shedder.
Origin
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is descended from the King Charles Spaniel and other small Toy Spaniels seen in many sixteenth, seventeenth, and eighteenth century paintings. Its breeders were trying to reproduce a toy dog similar to those seen in portraits from the time of England's Charles II, who was said to dote on these small dogs. In the 1920's the American, Roswell Eldridge, offered prize money during a Cruft's Dog Show in London, to any person exhibiting King Charles Spaniels with long noses. He was looking for dogs similar to those appearing in Van Dyck's paintings of King Charles II and his spaniels. By the 1940's these dogs were classified as a separate breed and were given the prefix Cavalier, to differentiate them from their forebears. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was shown in the Toy Group of the AKC beginning in 1996.
Group
Gun Dog, AKC Toy
Recognition
FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, CKC, APRI, ACR
FCI = F茅d茅ration Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American Kennel Club
UKC = United Kennel Club
KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain
CKC = Canadian Kennel Club
ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club
NKC = National Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand Kennel Club
CKC = Continental Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry
a 5 week boxer :) by the 6th week it will have out grown the purse...
Toy Fox Terrier. Adorably tiny.
A Bichon Frise its a small white furry little dog.there cute but expensive.
I would get a toy shih tzu
Dogs aren't made to go in purses. Dogs are not fashion accessories or toys, they are animals and should be treated as such.
What is a good brand of dry dog food that my dogs will actually eat?
The only dry food they will eat is Eukanuba and Bil-Jac. I have tried Nutro and some other good brands, but they will not eat it. Thanks for any suggestions!
Answers:
I find the responses quite funny. Do you actually think dogs are that picky naturally? Wild dogs don't go looking for Eukanuba or any other so called good brand of dog food. If your dog doesn't eat the food you buy it's because that's OK with you. Are you going to make them flapjacks and eggs for breakfast next? Put the food in the bowl and they'll eat when they get hungry. I guarantee they will not starve themselves to death by refusing to eat what you buy. They have you trained well.
lol, i was going to suggest Eukanuba. My dog wont eat any other dry food. I never thought my dog would be so picky!
You need to pick a good brand and stick with it. No healthy dog will ever starve themselves to death, but constantly changing a dog's food, or giving in and giving them human food, is going to give your dog diarrhea.
They will eat it if you don't give them a choice. Try Wellness, Innova, Candiae, Solid Gold or Timberwolf Organics - you'll be doing your dogs a favor.
I've done some researched since adopting my Weimaraner three weeks ago. Canidae is suppose to be a very good food that most dogs enjoy. I've also heard that Costco's brand Kirkland's dog food is good. You can purchase Canidae anywhere between $30-$40 for a 40 lb. bag. . Costco's is around $18 for a 40 lb. bag.
Try www.canidae.com
My pit will only eat Eukanuba or Pedigree puppy that has crunchy and chewy morsels in it.
Maybe try Kibblesand Bits (or Kibbles and Chucks) or Purina and Imas.
Maybe try them if you havent already. Our threee dogs love Kibbles and bits.
Hopefully it helps
none of my dogs will touch dry food any more i gave up trying , they starved themselves for days, i lost count of the ammount of questions i posted on here about there eating but since researching raw iv successfully changed their diet and there appetite has doubled , i tried all dry food and i mean all that was avaliable in the uk to no avail so i dont bother now..raw it is xx
I have never heard of Bil-Jac.. but I do know that Eukanuba isnt good... Nutro only a slight step up (although some Nutro products are worse)
Sadly you didnt say what country you live in.. some foods are only available in some countries..
in USA - Innova, Canidae, Wellness...
In Canada - NUTRAM, Acana or the above also but they will be more $ as are not Canadian companies...
problems happen if dogs are eating lower quality foods they become addicted to the junk in those foods, much as people on bad diets dont want to eat a healthy apple or salad..
here are some tricks - put the food in the microwave for 15 seconds this will bring out the oils making the food smell yummier.. sprinkle garlic powder on the food.. dogs love garlic...
mix old food that the dog eats with new food..
dogs will eat LESS of a good food becuase it contains more nutrition...(poop less)
DONT BE FOOLED by what "vets" reccommend - vets often receive little or no training on food brands or ingredients - as such they tend to recommend what ever food pays them to recommend it (eg a crappy food like Science Diet)
Royal Canin is a pretty good brand. there's a chemical in it (can't remember what it's called) and it makes dogs want to eat it... [no it's not "fat"] lol. Nutro is a really good brand, they don't use by-products. nutro ultra is holistic. i would never feed my dog bil-jac or kibbles and bits or iams. they have too much junk in them, and not enough nutrients. Oh nutro also makes "desserts" for dogs.. the ingredients in all the nutro food are safe. in the desserts, it tastes like a diabetic dessert[no sugar]. i made my brothers eat part of the pumpkin one! and my dog absolutely loves it. i switched her to that from another brand, the other brand has more fat in it, and she will only eat nutro now. i feed her the weight management one (cuz she's a widdle chubby girl hehe) and she has actually lost weight you can see it.
and nutro also has more nutrients, which your dog's system will absorb, so since there's not a whole lot of 'leftovers' she/he will poop less. which is good for you too - less yard work. win/win situation!!
well good luck choosing, there's a LOT to choose from and it might take a while to find one that's good for your dog that she/he will actually eat. it takes about 7-10 days to switch from one food to another, so just be careful!! hope this helped some!
Blue Seal, all natural....made in New Hampshire
Unfortunately, Bil-Jac and Pukeanuba are some of the worst foods out there.
http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com
will tell you why. If your dogs are picky eaters, have them skip a meal and then put down their food bowls at next meal time. Ignore any huge puppy eyes type of behaviors, and don't fuss at them if they eat or if they don't. Your dogs will not starve. They will eventually eat - so don't give in to "I'm starving!" begging behaviors.
http://b-naturals.com/oct2004.php...
I don't know if your dogs are large or small breeds, but all of my dogs go crazy for Orijen. It has a lot of protein in it, so its not recommended for smaller dogs or puppies. It is pretty expensive, but I have never seen a reaction from my dogs for any other food like this one.
My Jack Russell eats Innova. She really likes it. It is a great food too. I also buy the Innova treats too...they have no grain in them...so they are healthy.
My dogs are picky too , but they like Pedigree or The Good Life Recipe. ( I don't switch all the time, just some I've used). But I'm gonna check out Denis B's answer since I live in NH and have never tried Blue Seal
Answers:
I find the responses quite funny. Do you actually think dogs are that picky naturally? Wild dogs don't go looking for Eukanuba or any other so called good brand of dog food. If your dog doesn't eat the food you buy it's because that's OK with you. Are you going to make them flapjacks and eggs for breakfast next? Put the food in the bowl and they'll eat when they get hungry. I guarantee they will not starve themselves to death by refusing to eat what you buy. They have you trained well.
lol, i was going to suggest Eukanuba. My dog wont eat any other dry food. I never thought my dog would be so picky!
You need to pick a good brand and stick with it. No healthy dog will ever starve themselves to death, but constantly changing a dog's food, or giving in and giving them human food, is going to give your dog diarrhea.
They will eat it if you don't give them a choice. Try Wellness, Innova, Candiae, Solid Gold or Timberwolf Organics - you'll be doing your dogs a favor.
I've done some researched since adopting my Weimaraner three weeks ago. Canidae is suppose to be a very good food that most dogs enjoy. I've also heard that Costco's brand Kirkland's dog food is good. You can purchase Canidae anywhere between $30-$40 for a 40 lb. bag. . Costco's is around $18 for a 40 lb. bag.
Try www.canidae.com
My pit will only eat Eukanuba or Pedigree puppy that has crunchy and chewy morsels in it.
Maybe try Kibblesand Bits (or Kibbles and Chucks) or Purina and Imas.
Maybe try them if you havent already. Our threee dogs love Kibbles and bits.
Hopefully it helps
none of my dogs will touch dry food any more i gave up trying , they starved themselves for days, i lost count of the ammount of questions i posted on here about there eating but since researching raw iv successfully changed their diet and there appetite has doubled , i tried all dry food and i mean all that was avaliable in the uk to no avail so i dont bother now..raw it is xx
I have never heard of Bil-Jac.. but I do know that Eukanuba isnt good... Nutro only a slight step up (although some Nutro products are worse)
Sadly you didnt say what country you live in.. some foods are only available in some countries..
in USA - Innova, Canidae, Wellness...
In Canada - NUTRAM, Acana or the above also but they will be more $ as are not Canadian companies...
problems happen if dogs are eating lower quality foods they become addicted to the junk in those foods, much as people on bad diets dont want to eat a healthy apple or salad..
here are some tricks - put the food in the microwave for 15 seconds this will bring out the oils making the food smell yummier.. sprinkle garlic powder on the food.. dogs love garlic...
mix old food that the dog eats with new food..
dogs will eat LESS of a good food becuase it contains more nutrition...(poop less)
DONT BE FOOLED by what "vets" reccommend - vets often receive little or no training on food brands or ingredients - as such they tend to recommend what ever food pays them to recommend it (eg a crappy food like Science Diet)
Royal Canin is a pretty good brand. there's a chemical in it (can't remember what it's called) and it makes dogs want to eat it... [no it's not "fat"] lol. Nutro is a really good brand, they don't use by-products. nutro ultra is holistic. i would never feed my dog bil-jac or kibbles and bits or iams. they have too much junk in them, and not enough nutrients. Oh nutro also makes "desserts" for dogs.. the ingredients in all the nutro food are safe. in the desserts, it tastes like a diabetic dessert[no sugar]. i made my brothers eat part of the pumpkin one! and my dog absolutely loves it. i switched her to that from another brand, the other brand has more fat in it, and she will only eat nutro now. i feed her the weight management one (cuz she's a widdle chubby girl hehe) and she has actually lost weight you can see it.
and nutro also has more nutrients, which your dog's system will absorb, so since there's not a whole lot of 'leftovers' she/he will poop less. which is good for you too - less yard work. win/win situation!!
well good luck choosing, there's a LOT to choose from and it might take a while to find one that's good for your dog that she/he will actually eat. it takes about 7-10 days to switch from one food to another, so just be careful!! hope this helped some!
Blue Seal, all natural....made in New Hampshire
Unfortunately, Bil-Jac and Pukeanuba are some of the worst foods out there.
http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com
will tell you why. If your dogs are picky eaters, have them skip a meal and then put down their food bowls at next meal time. Ignore any huge puppy eyes type of behaviors, and don't fuss at them if they eat or if they don't. Your dogs will not starve. They will eventually eat - so don't give in to "I'm starving!" begging behaviors.
http://b-naturals.com/oct2004.php...
I don't know if your dogs are large or small breeds, but all of my dogs go crazy for Orijen. It has a lot of protein in it, so its not recommended for smaller dogs or puppies. It is pretty expensive, but I have never seen a reaction from my dogs for any other food like this one.
My Jack Russell eats Innova. She really likes it. It is a great food too. I also buy the Innova treats too...they have no grain in them...so they are healthy.
My dogs are picky too , but they like Pedigree or The Good Life Recipe. ( I don't switch all the time, just some I've used). But I'm gonna check out Denis B's answer since I live in NH and have never tried Blue Seal
What is a good all natural treatment for fleas?
Answers:
Tweezers and a magnifying glass..Cant get any more natural than that. Of course you need a lot of time on your hands to maintain it. LOL I'd rather use the drops.
Use Dog Shampoo Oatmeal Formula.
combing with a flea comb.. and having sticky tape nearby to stick any fleas or flea eggs to for quick disposal.
Oil of Peppermint, repels fleas. Can be found in some pharmacys and health food stores.
if they are in you house, they breed in millions and hatch constantly. You will need to have the home exterminated. Put on a pair odf white socks and walk around your home and see if they turn black with flees,You will know what ot do. Then for the dog get it to a groomer and then follow up with a flea shampoo @ home on a regular basis, Have a flee comb to get to the skin area of the dog since they travel fast and hard to see.
I know Dawn dish detergent ain't natural but it's safe AND effective.
I've heard of lots of things, garlic and so on but in my experience Frontline or something like that is the best. I also use Capstar. Good luck to ya!
Flea Spritzer Blend:
2 drops of cedarwood, lemongrass, rose geranium
1 teaspoon AVC (apple cider vinegar)
1 teaspoon vodka
1 cup of dried peppermint, eucalyptus, bay leaf herbs
1- 2 cups of water
Add the essential oils and vodka in a bottle, tighten the lid and shake well. Once the mixture blended (should turn white), add apple cider vinegar. If you have some herbs mentioned above you can make an herbal tea to use in your spritzer.
Boil 2-4 cups of water and remove from heat. Add your dried herbs in the water and let is simmer for 30 minutes. Once cool, drain and use instead of plain water in your spritzer. If you are using an herbal tea, this mixture must be kept in the refrigerator as the herbal teas have the tendency to go bad faster.
Once you have your spritzer you can use this by gently spraying it in to your dogs coat, legs, tummy and back. Rub it in well and apply it as necessary. Do not use any of the essential oils on your dogs face or around nose, ears and eyes. Respect the sensitive nose he/she has and go easy when using aromatic substances such as essential oils.
Check your dog often for fleas and ticks by play petting and inspecting. I always have the following handy when we are conducing an inspection.
o Tweezers
o Jar filled with rubbing alcohol
o Tissues
o Cotton balls
Keep in mind that not all ticks carry a disease causing organism, and just because you had a tick bite does not mean you will get Lyme disease. Even if a tick is a carrier, its bite may not always cause the development of disease, but proper caution and care always is crucial in prevention. If you see any abnormal rashes after a tick bite, you should consult your doctor or your dog's vet immediately.
The safest and cheapest method of getting rid of fleas is to use a mixture of boric acid and salt. The powder should be sprayed on carpets, bedding and areas frequented by pets. More information on getting rid of fleas is available at http://pests.in/fleas.html
What is a good age to give a puppy a bath?
my puppy is 6 weeks old she has fleas and we keep spraying the house and combing her but she keeps getting them can i give her a bath with soap and water?
Answers:
yes
Use Dawn (you know, dishsoap). It kills fleas...and don't worry, it's completely safe. My puppy was 5 1/2 weeks when we found her and we bathed her with Dawn to get rid of her fleas...it works great, and she was just fine.
Yes you sure can! Also after the bath get some Frontline for her this way the fleas will be gone ok.
Yes
When the mother stops baithing the pup it is time for you to start.
Yes! You can!
Try using Hartz Shampoo. It works really good. Here is a picture to show you what it looks like...
http://www.petsmart.com/media/ps/images/...
Anything similar to that will work too. And for the spray you might not be using the right one.
http://www.petsmart.com/media/ps/images/...
Try using that and you are sure to not get fleas in over a month or so. It kills the life cycle of a flea and all of their eggs. It really works. Then after about 2 days it starts to apply. Well good luck!
Don't worry giving your puppy a bath is not a problem at this age, and yes dawn is your best bet for the puppy. Good Luck and I hope she gets rid of those fleas.
Put it in the bathtub and and start running the water sit down on the edge and use a calming shampoo comfort the puppy its normal for dogs to try to get out of it give her a bath every week or so to let her get used to it thats what i wish i would have done! : )
you can do it now just make sure to use baby shampoo and warm but not hot water
Answers:
yes
Use Dawn (you know, dishsoap). It kills fleas...and don't worry, it's completely safe. My puppy was 5 1/2 weeks when we found her and we bathed her with Dawn to get rid of her fleas...it works great, and she was just fine.
Yes you sure can! Also after the bath get some Frontline for her this way the fleas will be gone ok.
Yes
When the mother stops baithing the pup it is time for you to start.
Yes! You can!
Try using Hartz Shampoo. It works really good. Here is a picture to show you what it looks like...
http://www.petsmart.com/media/ps/images/...
Anything similar to that will work too. And for the spray you might not be using the right one.
http://www.petsmart.com/media/ps/images/...
Try using that and you are sure to not get fleas in over a month or so. It kills the life cycle of a flea and all of their eggs. It really works. Then after about 2 days it starts to apply. Well good luck!
Don't worry giving your puppy a bath is not a problem at this age, and yes dawn is your best bet for the puppy. Good Luck and I hope she gets rid of those fleas.
Put it in the bathtub and and start running the water sit down on the edge and use a calming shampoo comfort the puppy its normal for dogs to try to get out of it give her a bath every week or so to let her get used to it thats what i wish i would have done! : )
you can do it now just make sure to use baby shampoo and warm but not hot water
What is a good "Family dog"?
Hii, My dad was thinking about getting a dog, my mom said we could, Im 13, my sisteis 12 then we have twins that are almost 8. We want a puppy, that will be a medium size dog. What are some good breeds? HYBRID, OR PUREBREED, DOESNT MATTER. Next year when I graduate im getting a Dacshund. And I personally dont like golden retrievers.
Answers:
The Shetland Sheepdog is an outstanding companion dog with a delightful temperament. Gentle, sensitive, loyal and dainty. Very lively, intelligent and trainable. The Shetland Sheepdog is one to the smartest breeds, very willing to please and obey. These dogs are so smart that many fanciers consider them to have almost human intelligence. Loving, loyal and affectionate with its family, they put up with a lot from children in the family. It is a good guard and watchdog. Socialize extensively as a puppy. This breed needs people and must be raised in a home where he can have a lot of companionship. They like to be kept busy. The Sheltie is above all an intelligent herder, capable both of commanding large cattle and holding small sheep in check. The herding instinct is still very strong in many of them.
Height: 13-16 inches (33-40.6 cm.)
Weight: 14-27 pounds (6.4-12.3 kg.)
Or maybe Samoyed? Samoyeds are gentle dogs. Peaceable and dignified. Very devoted, they tend to favor one person, but love everyone. They are easy-going, friendly and quite playful. It will gladly be friendly to all, including intruders. They are too friendly to be of much use as a watchdog, although its bark will alert you to the presence of strangers. It willingly adapts to family life and gets along well with children. They are highly intelligent, but often willfully resistant to formal obedience training. It eventually responds to firm, patient training, which should be started at an early age. Since it is accustomed to working in teams, its outstanding qualities often do not have the opportunity to be expressed. However when it becomes attached to a single master, it proves itself an outstanding, good-natured, lively, and sociable dog. It never seeks trouble but can handle an adversary if necessary.
Go to your local shelter. If breed doesn't matter and only size does they'll have tons of wonderful dogs waiting for a chance to be loved in the size range you want and many more to boot.
Try a cockapoo or toy fox terrier or a labrador
this test will give you good results
http://animal.discovery.com/breedselecto...
petfinder.com adopt a dog they have plenty of purebreds and mixed breeds
personally recommend brittany spaniels and cocker spaniels
i have a great brittany spaniel he is great with kids, loves to play and is cute and cuddly
I would look at the animal shelter, cheap and very loyal. You can fing one at your standards. There are all kninds of dogs. They are sweet, loving, and seem to know that you saved them. They are great dogs. Good luck with finding one that suits you and your family!
Leonberger !
Depends on your family. Dogs need a lot of time and excersise. And a lot of love.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are great family dogs. they love little children and anyone at that. they are very social and love when people rub their bellies! they are well behavied and dont bark a whole lot. they are also very beautiful animals. they do not shed a lot either. they can be a little expensive depending on where you get them from. But they are an all around wonderful dog. they love to lay with you and play.
i have one and am going to get another cavalier puppy in 4 days!!
here are some websites you can go on for more information:
http://www.cavalier-king-charles-secrets...
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/cavalierking...
http://www.nextdaypets.com/directory/bre...
http://www.thebreedsofdogs.com/cavalier_...
http://www.ackcsc.org/
The perfect family dog has got to be a rescue from the shelter, they are always grateful you saved them and if you get a mix the chances of genetic diseases are less likely. As far as what kind I would say Labrador or Shepherd mix they are usually right around 60lbs full grown, but the most important thing about having a good family dog is obedience training. start them early!
Dashunds are particularly noted for eating their own poop..
I would have said Golden Retreiver except you said you dont like them...they are patient and good dogs with most ages of people.. and easy to find..
If you are already set on getting a Dashund next year... why are you getting another pup now?? its best to have dogs of similar age for feeding.. (pups need pup food - adults need adult food)..
a hybrid is a cross between a wolf and a dog - these are NOT good pets.. you should consider a mixed bred dog..(a mutt)
go to the local SPCA and see what they have..
be warned though - Border Collies (common at my local shelter) are not good family pets unless you have LOTS of time to spend on them - they are intelligent and will become destructive if bored...
Bichon, beagle, Golden (you don't like), shih tzu or a mix of any of these.
I like these because they just don't hardly ever bite. Another choice would be a lab. They have a "friendly" reputation, but they do rate high in bites statistically. Bassets don't bite, but are messy.
Usually any hound or spaniel breed have a good disposition too.
poodles are good family dogs. as a breed, they are intelligent, and get very attached to their family and are very protective. they're also clean, though they do need to be groomed unless you like the afro look, lol.
the bichon frise is the same way.
corgis are good dogs, they're not so small that stepping on it could kill it but they're small enough that inside is okay for them.
if those aren't what you had in mind, you can try checking out this website from animal planet channel. it has every registered dog breed and all the health, grooming, and personality traits that go along with that breed.
http://animal.discovery.com/breedselecto...
hope this helps, lol.
You should go to a animal shleter and adopt a dog. They have many wonderful caniadates that would fit your description. You may also get a breed that is good with other dogs because you are getting a dachshund next year. There are some puppies and petfinder.com is great. You can search area specific, breed, age, size and they are very reputable.
Go to a shelter thats near you, all the dogs there are always Great family dogs/are good with children. And are loyal
Go to your local Humane Society, Animal Services, or ASPCA and pick a dog you like and who likes all of you, then you will know the dog you get is what you want.
Dachshund are wonderful, smart, amazing dogs, but before you get one, learn about them.
Get "Dachshunds for Dummies" and read it thoroughly, it's informative and a lot of fun to read.
Stupid title, great book.
You have good taste, dachshunds are absolutely amazing if you know what you are doing with them
and treat them well.
Try a Lab
not a beagle! i have one and he is very hard to handle and gets too rough with kids.
With your family, i think a Beagel [sp?] or a dachshund would be great. They are so loving, gental, kind. They make very good house pets. Yea, for right now i wouldnt concider getting any animal that is big or could grow bigger then it already is.
I hope i helped(:
Gina%26lt;333
1.LABRADOR RETRIEVER Members of the retriever family are the most sought after dogs in the world for companionship. Their good reputation with small children and small animals is known around the world. This recommendation includes the Golden retriever, curly and flat-coated retrievers, and Chesapeake Bay retriever.
2.STANDARD SCHNAUZER and BEAGLE Many breeds in the hound family are very good with children. They are good-natured and have a very positive outlook on life, but they can be quite stubborn. It is their stubborness that makes them very frustrating for children who want to teach their dogs to fetch or come. Getting a beagle to do something is a test of patience and persistence.
3.COLLIE FAMILY This group includes the border collie, briard and collie. These dogs are very docile with children and full of energy. They are very patient, but they will take charge of a situation that gets out of hand鈥攌ey qualities in working with livestock and playing with a roomful of children.
4.JACK RUSSEL TERRIER and SPRINGER SPANIEL Members of the spaniel family are extremely playful and friendly. The popularity of the cocker spaniel in 1970s and 1980s caused a great deal of inbreeding and biting became a problem. But the springer spaniel never reached the popularity of the cocker, steering clear of the inbreeding problems. Despite all of this, spaniels have been traditionally wonderful family dogs (Ears can be sensitive to pulling!)
5.MOUNTAIN DOGS This category includes Great Pyreness, Saint Bernard, Great Swiss mountain dog and Akbash. These dogs are ferocious fighters in defending their flock, but are extremely loving and patient with their families. Even today many of these dogs are "put to work" in the wintertime, pulling children on sleds for hours on end.
6.WEIMARANER and OTHER GUNDOGS Like many other hunting dogs, Weimaraners can be willful and stubborn, but is a wonderful companion, always ready to play or cuddle for a good nap.
7.POODLE It's always a surprise breed. Although toy poodles are not recommended for children, the poodle is a wonderful breed for them, particularly the standard poodle. The standard is a surprise watchdog of the canine world鈥攑owerfully built, fearless and faithful, and always ready for a romp.
A black lab is a really good family dog and is good with kids. They are friendly. But when danger attacks they're always there. If somebody breaks in, they bite and bark. I have had 10 blacklabs, they are the best! They even do tricks and play fetch!
WHAT THE HECK i have a dauchound and there are the bestmine is a bull,scared of no dog and charges a bigger dog if it even barkes at him but alo he is super frendly,he will walk up to you no matter what.
One of my friends has a minature dottsin and it is very playful... It loves everybody in the family and loves attention. It would be a very good family dog for you to get... They don't get over 15 pounds... And very loveable... You might want to check this dog out.
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The Shetland Sheepdog is an outstanding companion dog with a delightful temperament. Gentle, sensitive, loyal and dainty. Very lively, intelligent and trainable. The Shetland Sheepdog is one to the smartest breeds, very willing to please and obey. These dogs are so smart that many fanciers consider them to have almost human intelligence. Loving, loyal and affectionate with its family, they put up with a lot from children in the family. It is a good guard and watchdog. Socialize extensively as a puppy. This breed needs people and must be raised in a home where he can have a lot of companionship. They like to be kept busy. The Sheltie is above all an intelligent herder, capable both of commanding large cattle and holding small sheep in check. The herding instinct is still very strong in many of them.
Height: 13-16 inches (33-40.6 cm.)
Weight: 14-27 pounds (6.4-12.3 kg.)
Or maybe Samoyed? Samoyeds are gentle dogs. Peaceable and dignified. Very devoted, they tend to favor one person, but love everyone. They are easy-going, friendly and quite playful. It will gladly be friendly to all, including intruders. They are too friendly to be of much use as a watchdog, although its bark will alert you to the presence of strangers. It willingly adapts to family life and gets along well with children. They are highly intelligent, but often willfully resistant to formal obedience training. It eventually responds to firm, patient training, which should be started at an early age. Since it is accustomed to working in teams, its outstanding qualities often do not have the opportunity to be expressed. However when it becomes attached to a single master, it proves itself an outstanding, good-natured, lively, and sociable dog. It never seeks trouble but can handle an adversary if necessary.
Go to your local shelter. If breed doesn't matter and only size does they'll have tons of wonderful dogs waiting for a chance to be loved in the size range you want and many more to boot.
Try a cockapoo or toy fox terrier or a labrador
this test will give you good results
http://animal.discovery.com/breedselecto...
petfinder.com adopt a dog they have plenty of purebreds and mixed breeds
personally recommend brittany spaniels and cocker spaniels
i have a great brittany spaniel he is great with kids, loves to play and is cute and cuddly
I would look at the animal shelter, cheap and very loyal. You can fing one at your standards. There are all kninds of dogs. They are sweet, loving, and seem to know that you saved them. They are great dogs. Good luck with finding one that suits you and your family!
Leonberger !
Depends on your family. Dogs need a lot of time and excersise. And a lot of love.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are great family dogs. they love little children and anyone at that. they are very social and love when people rub their bellies! they are well behavied and dont bark a whole lot. they are also very beautiful animals. they do not shed a lot either. they can be a little expensive depending on where you get them from. But they are an all around wonderful dog. they love to lay with you and play.
i have one and am going to get another cavalier puppy in 4 days!!
here are some websites you can go on for more information:
http://www.cavalier-king-charles-secrets...
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/cavalierking...
http://www.nextdaypets.com/directory/bre...
http://www.thebreedsofdogs.com/cavalier_...
http://www.ackcsc.org/
The perfect family dog has got to be a rescue from the shelter, they are always grateful you saved them and if you get a mix the chances of genetic diseases are less likely. As far as what kind I would say Labrador or Shepherd mix they are usually right around 60lbs full grown, but the most important thing about having a good family dog is obedience training. start them early!
Dashunds are particularly noted for eating their own poop..
I would have said Golden Retreiver except you said you dont like them...they are patient and good dogs with most ages of people.. and easy to find..
If you are already set on getting a Dashund next year... why are you getting another pup now?? its best to have dogs of similar age for feeding.. (pups need pup food - adults need adult food)..
a hybrid is a cross between a wolf and a dog - these are NOT good pets.. you should consider a mixed bred dog..(a mutt)
go to the local SPCA and see what they have..
be warned though - Border Collies (common at my local shelter) are not good family pets unless you have LOTS of time to spend on them - they are intelligent and will become destructive if bored...
Bichon, beagle, Golden (you don't like), shih tzu or a mix of any of these.
I like these because they just don't hardly ever bite. Another choice would be a lab. They have a "friendly" reputation, but they do rate high in bites statistically. Bassets don't bite, but are messy.
Usually any hound or spaniel breed have a good disposition too.
poodles are good family dogs. as a breed, they are intelligent, and get very attached to their family and are very protective. they're also clean, though they do need to be groomed unless you like the afro look, lol.
the bichon frise is the same way.
corgis are good dogs, they're not so small that stepping on it could kill it but they're small enough that inside is okay for them.
if those aren't what you had in mind, you can try checking out this website from animal planet channel. it has every registered dog breed and all the health, grooming, and personality traits that go along with that breed.
http://animal.discovery.com/breedselecto...
hope this helps, lol.
You should go to a animal shleter and adopt a dog. They have many wonderful caniadates that would fit your description. You may also get a breed that is good with other dogs because you are getting a dachshund next year. There are some puppies and petfinder.com is great. You can search area specific, breed, age, size and they are very reputable.
Go to a shelter thats near you, all the dogs there are always Great family dogs/are good with children. And are loyal
Go to your local Humane Society, Animal Services, or ASPCA and pick a dog you like and who likes all of you, then you will know the dog you get is what you want.
Dachshund are wonderful, smart, amazing dogs, but before you get one, learn about them.
Get "Dachshunds for Dummies" and read it thoroughly, it's informative and a lot of fun to read.
Stupid title, great book.
You have good taste, dachshunds are absolutely amazing if you know what you are doing with them
and treat them well.
Try a Lab
not a beagle! i have one and he is very hard to handle and gets too rough with kids.
With your family, i think a Beagel [sp?] or a dachshund would be great. They are so loving, gental, kind. They make very good house pets. Yea, for right now i wouldnt concider getting any animal that is big or could grow bigger then it already is.
I hope i helped(:
Gina%26lt;333
1.LABRADOR RETRIEVER Members of the retriever family are the most sought after dogs in the world for companionship. Their good reputation with small children and small animals is known around the world. This recommendation includes the Golden retriever, curly and flat-coated retrievers, and Chesapeake Bay retriever.
2.STANDARD SCHNAUZER and BEAGLE Many breeds in the hound family are very good with children. They are good-natured and have a very positive outlook on life, but they can be quite stubborn. It is their stubborness that makes them very frustrating for children who want to teach their dogs to fetch or come. Getting a beagle to do something is a test of patience and persistence.
3.COLLIE FAMILY This group includes the border collie, briard and collie. These dogs are very docile with children and full of energy. They are very patient, but they will take charge of a situation that gets out of hand鈥攌ey qualities in working with livestock and playing with a roomful of children.
4.JACK RUSSEL TERRIER and SPRINGER SPANIEL Members of the spaniel family are extremely playful and friendly. The popularity of the cocker spaniel in 1970s and 1980s caused a great deal of inbreeding and biting became a problem. But the springer spaniel never reached the popularity of the cocker, steering clear of the inbreeding problems. Despite all of this, spaniels have been traditionally wonderful family dogs (Ears can be sensitive to pulling!)
5.MOUNTAIN DOGS This category includes Great Pyreness, Saint Bernard, Great Swiss mountain dog and Akbash. These dogs are ferocious fighters in defending their flock, but are extremely loving and patient with their families. Even today many of these dogs are "put to work" in the wintertime, pulling children on sleds for hours on end.
6.WEIMARANER and OTHER GUNDOGS Like many other hunting dogs, Weimaraners can be willful and stubborn, but is a wonderful companion, always ready to play or cuddle for a good nap.
7.POODLE It's always a surprise breed. Although toy poodles are not recommended for children, the poodle is a wonderful breed for them, particularly the standard poodle. The standard is a surprise watchdog of the canine world鈥攑owerfully built, fearless and faithful, and always ready for a romp.
A black lab is a really good family dog and is good with kids. They are friendly. But when danger attacks they're always there. If somebody breaks in, they bite and bark. I have had 10 blacklabs, they are the best! They even do tricks and play fetch!
WHAT THE HECK i have a dauchound and there are the bestmine is a bull,scared of no dog and charges a bigger dog if it even barkes at him but alo he is super frendly,he will walk up to you no matter what.
One of my friends has a minature dottsin and it is very playful... It loves everybody in the family and loves attention. It would be a very good family dog for you to get... They don't get over 15 pounds... And very loveable... You might want to check this dog out.
What is a family dog that is cute and does not shed?
Answers:
maltese would be perfect
yorkies and maltesse are a non shedding/hypoalergenic dog
Poodles don't shed.
apricot poodles dont shed at alll
Daschunds. They require very little grooming and are great with kids- i have one :)
yorkies, maltese and poodles are the only ones i know of that dont shed. my cousin has a maltese and she is wonderful.
A stuffed animal.
a goldendoodle is a good family pet that does not shed, and is very cute. It is a mix of poodle and golden retreiver. they are very good dogs!
Most dogs shed at least a little. Poodles don't shed much, though.
Toy poodles! but any dog that doesn't shed needs to be shaved.
And Jane M you retard, duchunds do shed, and alot! My grandpa has one.
shih tzu - best type of dog for family in my opinion.
pugs there good active somtimes and lazy sometimes
well if u want a dog that doesnt shed u can get a poodle but they arent tht cute but if you want a cute dog that doesnt shed you could get a japenese dog thats called ryukyu inu its thin and doesnt shed and very cute
yorkies
Beagles are wonderful family dogs who love everybody! They have a naturally sweet personality and are great around kids.
All dogs shed a little, though the beagle doesn't much.
Yoekies are a nice breed however they must be groomed regularly which is a cost factor.
if your looking for a real dog and not a toy, try the Wheaten Terrier, Polish Lowland Sheep Dog (PON) and the Bearded Collie. All (3) are good family dogs, fun loving, working dogs that are all hypoallergenic and do not shed.
Yorkies. they r so cute. i have 4. they don't shed. they love you. they r very playful. and if you get puppies there are normally a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 9. and pups sell high.
Bichon Frise's are the best! They are loving and if you have small children - they are playful when the kids are and then chilax when the kids do. I loved mine! But she needed to be groomed a lot and my schedule didn't permit it - she looked like a furry little dirtball everytime she went outside. That's the only down fall. But other than that.lovely pet!! (Didn't shed.just needed to go to groomers - if you have a steady hand and good clippers - you can do it yourself)
poodle or malteese
Most dogs shed but i think a good family dog you'd find at your local shelter. They have pure breed and mixed breed dogs. any dog if you bath it often and brush it, shedding would be under control. save a life and consider adopting a pet.
Shih Tzus, Yorkies, and Maltese are all dogs that don't shed. I would probably go with a Shih Tzu because they have great disposition, are adorable, and they are also cheaper than Yorkies. Yorkies can also have a sour attitude. Shih tzus typical way between 7-15 pounds when yorkies way anywhere from 4-10 pounds good luck finding your dog :)
Actually alot.
For a list go to www.dogbreeds.com
I would recommend a Poodle.
They are highly intelligent and very loving.
God bless.
Get a real dog and sweep the floor once in a while.
I recommend German Shephard. Once youve owned a Shephard, you never get another breed.
that is easy shaved
I like Havanese, and Bichon Frises.
My grandma owns two Havanese, and one Bichon Frise, and they're all really cute, and sweet, and pretty smart. You can tell them to lay down, and put a treat on their paw, and they'll just sit there staring at it, waiting for their ok.
I'm not a big fan of Poodles, personally. And the ones I've met were kinda mean, but alot of people will tell you otherwise, and that they're very nice, so it's all how you raise the dog. But I've heard they're pretty smart, and can be nice as well.
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/lightshedder...
There's a large list of dogs that "don't shed" although all dogs shed. The "no shed" dogs shed on their inside coat, and that fur doesn't have any allergens in it.
I would say Minature Schnauzers. I own two and they are AWESOME with the kids! And NO hairs leave their body unless I am shaving them. In my opinion, they are the best small family dogs. Of course thats my opinion, and I am sure there are equals out there, but I have had nothing but great things from my minis. I even rescued both of my minis and I couldnt have found greater dogs.
Good luck in your search, and I hope you pick Minature Schnauzers. They are awesome!
If you look online you will find that there is NO dog that doesn't shed at all. All dogs lose hair, just like humans. However, poodles and goldendoodles shed very little and it will probably not be enough to even notice. I've read several different dogs listed in other answers that do shed, and a lot! My close friend has a pug and if he gets on your lap, you will be covered in hair when he gets up. Here is a link to a site with a list of dogs that are considered "very light shedders." Hope this helps:
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/lightshedder...
i had a poodle i no they don't shed.
What is a dood small dog to have?
that would be good
Answers:
Miniture cocker spaniel
pugs they are awesome
a pug or a sausage dog. yeah...sausage dog
Pug, english bull dog,
A shelter dog : )
As far as breeds go, and if grooming isn't an issue, I believe the Keeshound to be a wonderful little dog.
I agree. I have two pugs. They are very sweet loving pets. Very protective and loyal to owner. However they do shed quite a bit.
oh, well there are many small dogs that dood.
like:
boston terrier
beagle
pug
jack russel terrier
toy poodle
and many more...
and they all doodie.
a mongrel dog .
if you want a small dog that will love you to death and be your little lap buddy i suggest a toy poodle. they are small enough to go any place that you go and they love their owners, i have one and i love him. they are also very playful.
bulldog
Shih tzus are generally submissive and easy to care for. Pugs are sweet little dogs too, but have more health issues than shih tzus. Chihuahuas are nice little cuddly dogs, but are not good with children. Of the three, chihuahuas are the healthiest breed.
Mini poodle! They are intelligent, they want to please their master SO bad, and they don't shed! They are quite pricey with all the grooming and stuff.
Honestly, It depends on what you are looking for in a small dog. Do u want it to travel with you? Do u want it not to shed? Do u want it to be active?
http://www.allsmalldogbreeds.com/...
This has a quiz that lets you know which smalls dogs may be right for you. Good Luck =^^=
I think a pug is a great dog to have! I have 2 myself, they are great around kids, and can put up with anything! The only bad thing about them is they shed in the summer mostly. But a dog should go with your personality so you can connect with the dog better! Also pugs are very protective to the things and people they love. Pugs are very very very smart dogs. Just dont over feed them.
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Miniture cocker spaniel
pugs they are awesome
a pug or a sausage dog. yeah...sausage dog
Pug, english bull dog,
A shelter dog : )
As far as breeds go, and if grooming isn't an issue, I believe the Keeshound to be a wonderful little dog.
I agree. I have two pugs. They are very sweet loving pets. Very protective and loyal to owner. However they do shed quite a bit.
oh, well there are many small dogs that dood.
like:
boston terrier
beagle
pug
jack russel terrier
toy poodle
and many more...
and they all doodie.
a mongrel dog .
if you want a small dog that will love you to death and be your little lap buddy i suggest a toy poodle. they are small enough to go any place that you go and they love their owners, i have one and i love him. they are also very playful.
bulldog
Shih tzus are generally submissive and easy to care for. Pugs are sweet little dogs too, but have more health issues than shih tzus. Chihuahuas are nice little cuddly dogs, but are not good with children. Of the three, chihuahuas are the healthiest breed.
Mini poodle! They are intelligent, they want to please their master SO bad, and they don't shed! They are quite pricey with all the grooming and stuff.
Honestly, It depends on what you are looking for in a small dog. Do u want it to travel with you? Do u want it not to shed? Do u want it to be active?
http://www.allsmalldogbreeds.com/...
This has a quiz that lets you know which smalls dogs may be right for you. Good Luck =^^=
I think a pug is a great dog to have! I have 2 myself, they are great around kids, and can put up with anything! The only bad thing about them is they shed in the summer mostly. But a dog should go with your personality so you can connect with the dog better! Also pugs are very protective to the things and people they love. Pugs are very very very smart dogs. Just dont over feed them.
What is a dog food that won't make my puppy sick!?
Answers:
canidae
Your puppy may have an allergy to the food he/she is eating. I have a dog that is allergic to chicken and she was sick for a long time before we figured it out. You might have to try several different foods but I would talk to your vet first about it.
Mabye wet food mixed with milk
But Uh, it depend's on your dog..
And sometimes on the age and
what food you give it at that age.
Not really enough information about the puppy,
perhabs you should ask a Vet and
get a more proffessional,and direct answer
to keep your puppy healthy.
food that is made for puppies- recommended by a reliable vet.
Innova is a great dog food. Comes in formulas for every age of dog. It has kept our Shi Tzus very healthy and they are over 14 years old. It's all natural with no crap like Science Diet, etc. Harder to find as feed stores and really upscale pet places have it, but you won't find it in Wal-Mart or Pets Mart. One of our dogs had itchy skin and wiry hair. This food solved both problems.
So many so called "name-brands" are highly dangerous to your pet. Why? Here is a great link that contains a list of dangerous toxins, preservatives and by products that are in most pet foods except for Life's Abundance, Blue Food, Ultra, Wysong, Newmans Own( a list of natural pet foods can be found here and no they are not more exspensive:
http://www.iamscruelty.com/nottested.asp...
Here is that other link with the pet food ingredients:
http://iml.jou.ufl.edu/projects/spring04...
Lots of vets will tell you otherwise, but that is because most of these companies are centered around money, not your pets health.
Purina Puppy Chow!
What is a cool name for a bullmastiff and a boxer?
Answers:
Macho for the bullmastiff
Tyson
Champ, Bruno, Da Vinci, Moose
snub nose
well i have a pin of a boxer and i call him chesty!!
Brutus
Are they males or females?
Brutus
What is a Cheepalm dog?
Answers:
I am not sure your spelling is correct are you referring to a chi-pom? if this is what your talking a bout it is a cross of a Chihuahua and a Pomeranian creating one of the new "DESIGNER BREEDS" found in pet stores these days. there are quite a few these days:
chi-weiney...doxin/chihuahua
labradoodle..labrador/poodle
bulshitz...bulldog/shitzu
schnoodles.schnauzer/poodle
peekapoo...pekingnese/poodle
Its a mix. Probably Chihuahua and Pomeranian.
does not exsist unless its chiwawa and palmeranian
a mutt a mongrel the new desiger breed people try to make money off ot its a chihauaha pom mix.
What is a caca?
Answers:
poop
The stuff that smells bad renown as CRAP!
poop
bowel movement, crap, poop,dodo.
As most of us know it by, number 2 lol!! In case you dont know it like that its PoOp =]
caca is the spanish word for sh*t. my dad has a friend who is a plumber, and my dad has given him the nickname "Caca" lol
well its poop.
What is a bichon dachshund mix called?
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idk u could go 2 dogbreedinfo.com
a mixed breed dog...
A mutt.
a mix/mutt
CUTE?
A bichon dachshund mix.
It is a mutt or a mixed breed dog. There are cute names that backyard breeders make up for them to try and market them to an unsuspecting buyer. Since it is not an actual breed it does not have an official name. I am sure that it is a cute little dog and will be a wonderful pet.
Same as any mix.a mutt!
Dach-bich or Da-bitc*
Mutt
Mutt, mongrel, mixed breed, cur, dachshund mix, bichon mix.
Choose one.
Only purebred dogs have actual breed names.
mutt. What else would it be called?
dachshon
bichshund
Itr's called a, well, a bichon dauchshund mix. You could call it a tomato for all it matters.
Mutt
The American Canine Hybrid Club refers to them as "Doxie-Chons"
What is a better guard dog?
A Siberian Husky or a German Shepherd?
I Live on a farm. Thx
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Both would run out to people driving into the yard and bark to notify that there is somebody there. If you want a dog that attacks you should rethink the whole thing. Both would be protective of you and your farm as far as notifying you. If you really want an alarm system tho I would have one installed and just enjoy the pet.no dog is a fail proof guard dog. Good Luck!!
german shepard there cop dogs
GS
German Shepherd
Which ever one has the highest drive.
German Shepherd!!!
rember there police dogs!!
siberian huskey is for he snow but there very CUTE!!
German Shepards are the types cops use and i live on a farm too and my dog is part german shepard. he is sweet around kids but he is the best gaurd dog we have ever had
The German Shepherd would be the better guard dog. The Siberian Husky will bark and how a lot - but they tend to run away a lot due to their instinct to run.
Definitly a GSD. Husky's were not developed and bred for protection/guardian work.
In my opinion, the German Shepherd is, but I also agree with the previous comment about which one has the drive. German Shepherds were bred for characteristics that lend themselves to things like herding, guarding, etc. The Siberian Husky was bred for characteristics specific to getting the job done (i.e. getting a sled from point A to point B). Huskies tend to be a little more independent and tend to want to roam. I have a German Shepherd and I also have a Siberian Husky mix. The latter definitely has an independent streak whereas the German Shepherd snaps and comes to attention when I call his name. He also follows me everywhere.
if you really want something to alert you to intruders get a chihuahua. i have 2 . nobody comes in my house,they walk past my lab,pitbull and retriever, but never get past the chi's!!
Not a husky, to nice. They will just wag their tail and smile at anyone who comes near them. Not saying German Shepards aren't nice, but they have more sense of territory.
I Live on a farm. Thx
Answers:
Both would run out to people driving into the yard and bark to notify that there is somebody there. If you want a dog that attacks you should rethink the whole thing. Both would be protective of you and your farm as far as notifying you. If you really want an alarm system tho I would have one installed and just enjoy the pet.no dog is a fail proof guard dog. Good Luck!!
german shepard there cop dogs
GS
German Shepherd
Which ever one has the highest drive.
German Shepherd!!!
rember there police dogs!!
siberian huskey is for he snow but there very CUTE!!
German Shepards are the types cops use and i live on a farm too and my dog is part german shepard. he is sweet around kids but he is the best gaurd dog we have ever had
The German Shepherd would be the better guard dog. The Siberian Husky will bark and how a lot - but they tend to run away a lot due to their instinct to run.
Definitly a GSD. Husky's were not developed and bred for protection/guardian work.
In my opinion, the German Shepherd is, but I also agree with the previous comment about which one has the drive. German Shepherds were bred for characteristics that lend themselves to things like herding, guarding, etc. The Siberian Husky was bred for characteristics specific to getting the job done (i.e. getting a sled from point A to point B). Huskies tend to be a little more independent and tend to want to roam. I have a German Shepherd and I also have a Siberian Husky mix. The latter definitely has an independent streak whereas the German Shepherd snaps and comes to attention when I call his name. He also follows me everywhere.
if you really want something to alert you to intruders get a chihuahua. i have 2 . nobody comes in my house,they walk past my lab,pitbull and retriever, but never get past the chi's!!
Not a husky, to nice. They will just wag their tail and smile at anyone who comes near them. Not saying German Shepards aren't nice, but they have more sense of territory.
What is a beed of dog you think is a good dog?
i think a a yorkie is a GREAT DOG
Answers:
That would all depend on who's answering the question!!
SOOOO many!!
My pick of course is the Doberman Pinschers!
1. spaniels(brittanyspaniel owner)(but i like cockers, springers, king charles spaniels, english etc.)
2.yorkie (might be adopting one soon!)
3.havanese
4. coton de tulear
5.westie
6.bolognese
all other dogs i like too
ANY DOG IF RAISED AND BRED CORRECTLY
You mean breed.
well all dogs are great it's the owners who mess up the dogs!
But my favorite is by far my Husky %26lt;3
A mix between a local Chinese dog and a St. Bernard.
i think a dalmation coz i owned 3 successively and liked each like nobody else. But I think all dogs are great... it all depends on its owners. You should be willing to give your dog the right attention, and right training, and you will love your dog no matter what breed it is. People have nasty sterotypes about dalmations, but trust me i think they are really intelligent and can be really gentle. But overall they are very protective about its owner, and need a lot of fun time and time for running, playing etc. My dals have been really good with kids as well. They like to be treated like babies.
i have a yorkie myself and they are great
try silky terriers
i love labs they are calm and loyal and love human interatction
I think they all have the potential to be great dogs, it mainly depends on the owner, and how well they train and care for their dogs.
But I will admit a slight bias toward medium to large mixed breed shelter dogs. I've just always liked them.
Well this is all personal choice. Personally I think Mutts are great dogs (Having 2 Lab mix's). I also think my Rottie is a great dog. Alaskan malamute are great dogs. Along with the gentle giant Great Danes. I have always favored Large - Extra Large breed dogs.
all dog breeds are good dogs if raised with the prober training, and are loved.
BOXERS, BOXERS AND BOXERS...
Doberman Pinscher
I would have to say a golden retriever or a ling haired dachshund because golden retriever puppy's are super cute and the are like borned potty trained and long haired dachshunds are cute and stay very small but have a little trouble with the potty training. i have both and i love them the golden retrievers love to play and the dachshund loves to sleep.
Lab, Chow, Sharpei, Pit Bull, Aulstralian Shepard, Golden Retreiver. I love dogs. As long as dogs are trained in the right way, they are all great.
i think that a doberman in a good dog however i have a golden retreiver and he is great
i wuv yorkies 2
Labradors have the best temperment. I have 2. luv them so much would be lost without them.!
check this site out:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/labrador_re...
Hope I Helped
i couldnt agree more with KIT_KAT. hundereds of breeds have gone down in history for doin remarkable things. there are great dogs everywhere. of every shape and size. i think my dogs are the greatest, and they are pit bulls.
Answers:
That would all depend on who's answering the question!!
SOOOO many!!
My pick of course is the Doberman Pinschers!
1. spaniels(brittanyspaniel owner)(but i like cockers, springers, king charles spaniels, english etc.)
2.yorkie (might be adopting one soon!)
3.havanese
4. coton de tulear
5.westie
6.bolognese
all other dogs i like too
ANY DOG IF RAISED AND BRED CORRECTLY
You mean breed.
well all dogs are great it's the owners who mess up the dogs!
But my favorite is by far my Husky %26lt;3
A mix between a local Chinese dog and a St. Bernard.
i think a dalmation coz i owned 3 successively and liked each like nobody else. But I think all dogs are great... it all depends on its owners. You should be willing to give your dog the right attention, and right training, and you will love your dog no matter what breed it is. People have nasty sterotypes about dalmations, but trust me i think they are really intelligent and can be really gentle. But overall they are very protective about its owner, and need a lot of fun time and time for running, playing etc. My dals have been really good with kids as well. They like to be treated like babies.
i have a yorkie myself and they are great
try silky terriers
i love labs they are calm and loyal and love human interatction
I think they all have the potential to be great dogs, it mainly depends on the owner, and how well they train and care for their dogs.
But I will admit a slight bias toward medium to large mixed breed shelter dogs. I've just always liked them.
Well this is all personal choice. Personally I think Mutts are great dogs (Having 2 Lab mix's). I also think my Rottie is a great dog. Alaskan malamute are great dogs. Along with the gentle giant Great Danes. I have always favored Large - Extra Large breed dogs.
all dog breeds are good dogs if raised with the prober training, and are loved.
BOXERS, BOXERS AND BOXERS...
Doberman Pinscher
I would have to say a golden retriever or a ling haired dachshund because golden retriever puppy's are super cute and the are like borned potty trained and long haired dachshunds are cute and stay very small but have a little trouble with the potty training. i have both and i love them the golden retrievers love to play and the dachshund loves to sleep.
Lab, Chow, Sharpei, Pit Bull, Aulstralian Shepard, Golden Retreiver. I love dogs. As long as dogs are trained in the right way, they are all great.
i think that a doberman in a good dog however i have a golden retreiver and he is great
i wuv yorkies 2
Labradors have the best temperment. I have 2. luv them so much would be lost without them.!
check this site out:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/labrador_re...
Hope I Helped
i couldnt agree more with KIT_KAT. hundereds of breeds have gone down in history for doin remarkable things. there are great dogs everywhere. of every shape and size. i think my dogs are the greatest, and they are pit bulls.
What is a back yard breeder?
I am not really sure on the qualifications of a back yard breeder? I breed to better the breed. My B1tches are bred every other season. All my dogs are AKC. I only deal with one breed of dog. My dogs are all house dogs, I have 5 one stud and four females. I have two dogs that have been entered and won shows in their lifetimes and I am trying to learn the show scene and enter my other dogs as well. My dogs have been health screened, DNA tested. I keep records on all female activity the heat cycle, times of births, weights of pups. All my pups have a contract and limited registration, shots and health guarantee. so does that make me a back yard breeder?
Answers:
How close to the front of the pedigree are these Ch.s? If five generations back is Ch. whosis and the rest are in the sixth generation, there's not a whole lot of quality blood in the pup. You are doing some important things responsibly, like the limited reg.s, the length between breedings, health testing, and the ages, but the chances that one male crossfaults well with all your b!tches is darn slim. It just sounds to me like a mentor would do you a lot of good for learning to show and interpreting the standard. You're only a step or two away. Just a bit more guidance would help. Good luck in your endeavors.
Backyard Breeder=
Any breeder breeding poor quality and/or unhealthy dogs not for the betterment of the breed, but for the betterment of their wallet size. Most of them are usually clueless about actual breeding, they just think putting their male %26 female together will magically create quality puppies for them to make a buck on.
You sound pretty decent-good for the health guarantee, and limited registration. Showing is a fun sport, so definitely get your other dogs in there. Where did you purchase them from, if I may ask? Chihuahuas are a tough breed, competition wise, so as long as your dogs came from well-bred lines, they should do well in the show ring. Of course, every judge has a different taste. Find out which judges like your dogs-and keep going to shows where they judge your breed! Good Luck! :o)
Do you continually breed that one male to all your females? Cause I know for a fact that he wouldn't be the best male for each and every single female there...
Here's a good link that compares responsible breeders to backyard breeders.
http://st15.startlogic.com/~justonel/bre...
nope, you sound like you would be a "reputable breeder" since you know what you are doing. backyard breeders would be a person who has a black lab, and decides that it would be fun or profitable to breed her with one of their friend's dogs. Usually there is no vet check or registration or anything responsible going on.
Yes, but sounds like a "top of the line" one. Typically, a back yard breeder is one who breeds their dogs more as a hobby than as a primary source of income. If you don't have a kennel or a whelping house or your own personal grooming salon at your house, but rather 5 bowls lined up along your wall and a baby gate separating your Momma dog %26 her pups from the rest of the dogs, you are a back yard breeder. No shame in how you care for them though, sounds like you are in it for the dogs and not the money. Too bad there aren't more like you out there.
Do you have a back yard? I am also a in home breeder. and do not consider myself a byb, but alot of ppl would, i suppose. As far as i am concerned any breeder, unless they have a downtown building in which they run their breeding business is a byb, because they have a back yard.
It is my experience with answers on here that ppl have different ideas as to who qualifies as a good breeder, i would say that you do. You will find alot of people want to banish most breeding programs and only have people be able to adopt from a foster or shelter program.
I can tell you that you are not a backyard breeder. When I think of backyard breeders it is usually someone who has a pure breed dog, may or may not have papers. They know someone else who has the same breed of dog who is also not fixed, they decide to make puppies. They don't do any research on breeding, their dogs do not have health checks to make sure they are worthy of breeding. They aren't breeding to better their breed, they are just making pure breed puppies so they can sell them. They don't care where their puppies end up, just as long as they get paid for them.
There is a new wave of backyard breeders who are trying to create "designer breeds" They will breed popular breeds like puggles or labradoodles. Or they will try to create their own. They do this to make cute puppies, or to make money off a 'designer breed.'
And there are also just irresponsible people who fail to get their dog spayed or neutered, and have continual litters of mutts that fill up animal shelters.
It doesn't sound to me like you fall into any of these categories.
I have to agree with DP One male to all your females isn't exactly great. I understand your saving up for another but You should look for another high quality males in the mean time to stud your females too. It just give you diversity with your lines. I would consider you a hobby breeder.
You sound like a decent breeder, as long as you get some diversity from other studs. :) Thanks for being more responsible. :)
Backyard breeder is someone who is untrustworthy! for example they will sell you a dog thats at deaths door or not vacinated, it can go on %26 on, but, this is the type of person l wouldnt buy from thats for sure, you got think about whether your using your dogs as breeding machine, just to make money, are you a licensed breeder? Go legit to make yourself more of a professional breeder...
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How close to the front of the pedigree are these Ch.s? If five generations back is Ch. whosis and the rest are in the sixth generation, there's not a whole lot of quality blood in the pup. You are doing some important things responsibly, like the limited reg.s, the length between breedings, health testing, and the ages, but the chances that one male crossfaults well with all your b!tches is darn slim. It just sounds to me like a mentor would do you a lot of good for learning to show and interpreting the standard. You're only a step or two away. Just a bit more guidance would help. Good luck in your endeavors.
Backyard Breeder=
Any breeder breeding poor quality and/or unhealthy dogs not for the betterment of the breed, but for the betterment of their wallet size. Most of them are usually clueless about actual breeding, they just think putting their male %26 female together will magically create quality puppies for them to make a buck on.
You sound pretty decent-good for the health guarantee, and limited registration. Showing is a fun sport, so definitely get your other dogs in there. Where did you purchase them from, if I may ask? Chihuahuas are a tough breed, competition wise, so as long as your dogs came from well-bred lines, they should do well in the show ring. Of course, every judge has a different taste. Find out which judges like your dogs-and keep going to shows where they judge your breed! Good Luck! :o)
Do you continually breed that one male to all your females? Cause I know for a fact that he wouldn't be the best male for each and every single female there...
Here's a good link that compares responsible breeders to backyard breeders.
http://st15.startlogic.com/~justonel/bre...
nope, you sound like you would be a "reputable breeder" since you know what you are doing. backyard breeders would be a person who has a black lab, and decides that it would be fun or profitable to breed her with one of their friend's dogs. Usually there is no vet check or registration or anything responsible going on.
Yes, but sounds like a "top of the line" one. Typically, a back yard breeder is one who breeds their dogs more as a hobby than as a primary source of income. If you don't have a kennel or a whelping house or your own personal grooming salon at your house, but rather 5 bowls lined up along your wall and a baby gate separating your Momma dog %26 her pups from the rest of the dogs, you are a back yard breeder. No shame in how you care for them though, sounds like you are in it for the dogs and not the money. Too bad there aren't more like you out there.
Do you have a back yard? I am also a in home breeder. and do not consider myself a byb, but alot of ppl would, i suppose. As far as i am concerned any breeder, unless they have a downtown building in which they run their breeding business is a byb, because they have a back yard.
It is my experience with answers on here that ppl have different ideas as to who qualifies as a good breeder, i would say that you do. You will find alot of people want to banish most breeding programs and only have people be able to adopt from a foster or shelter program.
I can tell you that you are not a backyard breeder. When I think of backyard breeders it is usually someone who has a pure breed dog, may or may not have papers. They know someone else who has the same breed of dog who is also not fixed, they decide to make puppies. They don't do any research on breeding, their dogs do not have health checks to make sure they are worthy of breeding. They aren't breeding to better their breed, they are just making pure breed puppies so they can sell them. They don't care where their puppies end up, just as long as they get paid for them.
There is a new wave of backyard breeders who are trying to create "designer breeds" They will breed popular breeds like puggles or labradoodles. Or they will try to create their own. They do this to make cute puppies, or to make money off a 'designer breed.'
And there are also just irresponsible people who fail to get their dog spayed or neutered, and have continual litters of mutts that fill up animal shelters.
It doesn't sound to me like you fall into any of these categories.
I have to agree with DP One male to all your females isn't exactly great. I understand your saving up for another but You should look for another high quality males in the mean time to stud your females too. It just give you diversity with your lines. I would consider you a hobby breeder.
You sound like a decent breeder, as long as you get some diversity from other studs. :) Thanks for being more responsible. :)
Backyard breeder is someone who is untrustworthy! for example they will sell you a dog thats at deaths door or not vacinated, it can go on %26 on, but, this is the type of person l wouldnt buy from thats for sure, you got think about whether your using your dogs as breeding machine, just to make money, are you a licensed breeder? Go legit to make yourself more of a professional breeder...
What Is A ""FAWN"" Doberman Pinscher???
also is it good to buy a doberman with blue or red paws as a puppy?
Answers:
Peg D is WRONG
There are four Accepted colors, Black/tan, Red(brown)/tan, Blue(navyish)/tan, Fawn also called isabella(close to a wiemaraner)/tan. Fawns are dilutes of reds. They are very beautiful, My girlie is a gorgeous fawn. Blues are dilutes of blacks I have a blue foster girl sitting with me and she is also VERY pretty. They are prone to skin conditions maily Color Dilution Alopecia where the hair is malformed and falls out. They are still very pretty. If interested in a blue or fawn you might join the yahoo group bluedobes to find out more, there are a lot of knowledgable people (including myself)on there that know a lot about the breed and particularly the dilutes. They are not inbred, they have always been with the breed, blues were adopted into the standard at the same time as reds and fawns were added a few years later. Sorry I know this is redundant from your last question but I saw that there were other people who didn't have a clue. My explanation on the last page adds to this one
Jordan
tan or a lite brown
I like the reds myself
(mahogany)
Fawn is the color dilute of red (brown)
It is a fawn colored Doberman. They are not quite as common as the black and tan or red Dobies, but are just a different color. There are also the blue colored Dobies too.
Meaning that the doberman is fawn in coloring.
Fawn (Isabella) is allowed according to the AKC.
Have not heard of blue or red paws...
it's just a colour used to describe a shading of a particular coat
well there is no such thing as a 'fawn' doberman, they are either black and tan or a red dobbie. blue paws? run fast and hard.they are interbred. there are 'blue' danes, but most puppies will be put down. red paws could mean a red dobbie (beautiful animals) but please be careful.. dobbies are a one person dog and you really do not want a inter-bred one, they come with alot of problems and will not be able to be trusted. Please, be careful.
Fawn (Isabella) is a valid color for a Doberman Pinscher but is the least common color. Fawn occurs when both the color and dilution genes have two recessive alleles (bb and dd). Thus, the fawn color is a diluted red.
Fawn Doberman Pinschers often suffer from a condition called Color Dilution Alopecia, which can result in severe hair loss. Simply put, very few Doberman breeders breed the Fawn (or Blue) color deliberately (even though they are acceptable in the showring), as the dilution in pigmentation also seems linked to very poor coats.
It should also be noted their skin and eyes are more sensitive to the sun than the other colors.
You got some good links already. Fawn is one of the four acceptable colors of the base coat of the Doberman Pinscher in the USA and some other countries. Dilution is a recessive gene that affects coloration. Black, red, blue and fawn are the acceptable colors and the dilutes should be as darkly pigmented as possible. Coloration of the eyes and markings should also be as for the blacks and reds, dark brown eyes and rust markings. The dilutes with correct coloration of eyes are not photophobic any more than blacks or reds. There is a problem that has been mentioned, CDA, that the dilutes tend towards and responsible breeders if they do have dilution in their lines, work at eliminating this genetic problem. The colors can be used as a sales gimmick by people producing generally poor quality pups that they couldn't sell on merit along and most responsible breeders don't work purposefully to produce dilute but are aware if they have dilute in their lines as a happenstance and work with it accordingly. Of course the only thing affecting price should be overall quality structurally, health-wise and temperament-wise so when you see someone offering dilute puppies at a higher price, know that is a huge red flag signifying a poor breeder.
I don't understand what you mean by 'blue or red paws' - the paws of a puppy should be the rust coloration and the pads on the paws will be dependent upon the color of the dog itself but that is the least problematic thing one would look for with regards to purchasing a puppy. Look for a breeder that knows what they are doing - isn't using an inhouse stud (the best stud for a ***** is rarely the one in your own backyard and good breeders seek out the best possible stud for their *****) - is not breeding frequently - has health, temperament and structural evaluations of their ***** prior to breeding that can be shown to you - don't take people's word for it that they are 'healthy because they look that way and I know they are' - or that they 'have a good temperament' based on nothing but that they let their kids play with the dogs and the dogs haven't eaten them, yet. There are, like in any breed, a lot of irresponsible puppy makers out there - take your time and find a good breeder as you will be getting a living creature that will be part of your life for the next decade or so.
Answers:
Peg D is WRONG
There are four Accepted colors, Black/tan, Red(brown)/tan, Blue(navyish)/tan, Fawn also called isabella(close to a wiemaraner)/tan. Fawns are dilutes of reds. They are very beautiful, My girlie is a gorgeous fawn. Blues are dilutes of blacks I have a blue foster girl sitting with me and she is also VERY pretty. They are prone to skin conditions maily Color Dilution Alopecia where the hair is malformed and falls out. They are still very pretty. If interested in a blue or fawn you might join the yahoo group bluedobes to find out more, there are a lot of knowledgable people (including myself)on there that know a lot about the breed and particularly the dilutes. They are not inbred, they have always been with the breed, blues were adopted into the standard at the same time as reds and fawns were added a few years later. Sorry I know this is redundant from your last question but I saw that there were other people who didn't have a clue. My explanation on the last page adds to this one
Jordan
tan or a lite brown
I like the reds myself
(mahogany)
Fawn is the color dilute of red (brown)
It is a fawn colored Doberman. They are not quite as common as the black and tan or red Dobies, but are just a different color. There are also the blue colored Dobies too.
Meaning that the doberman is fawn in coloring.
Fawn (Isabella) is allowed according to the AKC.
Have not heard of blue or red paws...
it's just a colour used to describe a shading of a particular coat
well there is no such thing as a 'fawn' doberman, they are either black and tan or a red dobbie. blue paws? run fast and hard.they are interbred. there are 'blue' danes, but most puppies will be put down. red paws could mean a red dobbie (beautiful animals) but please be careful.. dobbies are a one person dog and you really do not want a inter-bred one, they come with alot of problems and will not be able to be trusted. Please, be careful.
Fawn (Isabella) is a valid color for a Doberman Pinscher but is the least common color. Fawn occurs when both the color and dilution genes have two recessive alleles (bb and dd). Thus, the fawn color is a diluted red.
Fawn Doberman Pinschers often suffer from a condition called Color Dilution Alopecia, which can result in severe hair loss. Simply put, very few Doberman breeders breed the Fawn (or Blue) color deliberately (even though they are acceptable in the showring), as the dilution in pigmentation also seems linked to very poor coats.
It should also be noted their skin and eyes are more sensitive to the sun than the other colors.
You got some good links already. Fawn is one of the four acceptable colors of the base coat of the Doberman Pinscher in the USA and some other countries. Dilution is a recessive gene that affects coloration. Black, red, blue and fawn are the acceptable colors and the dilutes should be as darkly pigmented as possible. Coloration of the eyes and markings should also be as for the blacks and reds, dark brown eyes and rust markings. The dilutes with correct coloration of eyes are not photophobic any more than blacks or reds. There is a problem that has been mentioned, CDA, that the dilutes tend towards and responsible breeders if they do have dilution in their lines, work at eliminating this genetic problem. The colors can be used as a sales gimmick by people producing generally poor quality pups that they couldn't sell on merit along and most responsible breeders don't work purposefully to produce dilute but are aware if they have dilute in their lines as a happenstance and work with it accordingly. Of course the only thing affecting price should be overall quality structurally, health-wise and temperament-wise so when you see someone offering dilute puppies at a higher price, know that is a huge red flag signifying a poor breeder.
I don't understand what you mean by 'blue or red paws' - the paws of a puppy should be the rust coloration and the pads on the paws will be dependent upon the color of the dog itself but that is the least problematic thing one would look for with regards to purchasing a puppy. Look for a breeder that knows what they are doing - isn't using an inhouse stud (the best stud for a ***** is rarely the one in your own backyard and good breeders seek out the best possible stud for their *****) - is not breeding frequently - has health, temperament and structural evaluations of their ***** prior to breeding that can be shown to you - don't take people's word for it that they are 'healthy because they look that way and I know they are' - or that they 'have a good temperament' based on nothing but that they let their kids play with the dogs and the dogs haven't eaten them, yet. There are, like in any breed, a lot of irresponsible puppy makers out there - take your time and find a good breeder as you will be getting a living creature that will be part of your life for the next decade or so.
What is the absolute best dog food for a golden retriever pup?
Answers:
Canidae all life stages. My Golden's love it and you will never have to switch food when your golden is an adult. This food is at the perfect protein level for a growing Golden.
No need for puppy food with a Large breed dog such as a Golden.
Here are some other too:
Wellness
Solid Gold
Timber Wolf
All very good foods with no fillers or corn or wheat or soy. All natural and all human grade ingredients too.
Best of luck with your Golden pup! :)
puppy chow is the best we used it on my dog when he was a puppy cause we put a little water in it so it was easy on him to eat it
eukaneuba thats what we gave our dog when he was a puppy hes also a golden retreiver too!!!
Innova http://www.naturapet.com/
Candiae http://www.canidae.com/
Timberwolf http://timberwolforganics.com/
Every breed of dog needs a special balance of minerals and vitamins in their diets. Some people make their dog-food homemade and add in the correct balance of food that their breed of dog needs. This takes alot of researching, time, and money. Personally I prefer just to buy dog food like Purina,Pedigree, Iams, Natural Choice, and Eukanuba- the only brands I trust :) - because the food isn't designed just for one specific dog breed, though I'm pretty sure Eukanuba is coming out with food specialized for one dog breed- they may have Golden Retrievers. So I strongly suggest just buying one of the dog food-brands listed above. Hope this helps!
innova and canidae
What if you cant pay the vet bill?
My dog got hit and had surgery. It came to 1200 and still counting. I paidd 700 but I heard of organizations that can help . I live in canada b.c. I want my dog but I cant afford to pay the rest.
Answers:
http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/...
%26lt;%26lt;Here is some help for those who need help with emergency vet services. DO NOT let your pet suffer!!
This information is for both rescue people and individuals. I'm posting a list of organizations that may be able to help in times of emergency when the difference between saving your pets life is the difference in whether or not you can pay the vet bill.
Note: these organizations help only in EMERGENCY situations - not for people who can't or won't provide basic care - although I think there are some organizations listed here who provide help to special needs people, like elderly who are on fixed incomes. >>
http://imom.org/fa/
www.aahahelpingpets.org
www.thepetfund.com
www.carecredit.com
www.help-a-pet.org
www.imom.org
www.fveap.org (for cats)
www.handicappedpets.com
www.uan.org
www.nysave.org
http://www.angels4animals.org/
Do you have a credit card that you could charge some of the treatments to? Also check and see if your vet will let you set up a payment plan to pay so much each month until you have the bill paid in full.
There's a credit card called Care Credit for medical bills (including vet bills). Of course, you do need to have some credit. I got it when my dog broke his leg. What everyone told me was that the interest was very good (I think 0 percent) for a year and after that they hit you with really high interest. So pay it in that time or else transfer the balance to another card.
I couldn't afford to pay my dog's bill when he broke his leg, either. I thought that there was some organization, but from my experience, there really isn't any one place.
Is your dog a purebred dog? If so, contact the national and local purebred rescues. Some of these help out dogs of their breed if they have extra cash.
Good luck!
Pet Insurance is always a good choice.
Vet bills can be very expensive and something you have to consider when buying a new puppy or kitten. we are getting our new puppy insured, microchipped and spayed when she is 6 months.
so take some advice, and get your pet insured.
Talk to your vet they would be the most help. They will help you cause they want you to have your pet and they want your pet to be healthy as well.
Ask someone at the office about a payment plan if your up front and tell them you situation i bet they will understand and let you pay a little over time considering you paid 700 up front. just talk with them and be honest.
I would discuss your situation with your vet. Most vets that I have come across are willing in situations such as this (especially when it was an accident and has excessive bills) to allow you to pay over time. Ask if it would be possible to set up a payment plan over the next few months until you are able to pay off what is owed. Make sure you are also open to paying some interest on the money. Honestly vets tend to be very reasonable people in these situations and want the best for their patients! I hope your dog heals well! Good luck!
Have you discussed it with your vet ?
Usually they are very good about coming up with payment plans for situations like this especially as you have already paid a lot of it.
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Do you have a credit card that you could charge some of the treatments to? Also check and see if your vet will let you set up a payment plan to pay so much each month until you have the bill paid in full.
There's a credit card called Care Credit for medical bills (including vet bills). Of course, you do need to have some credit. I got it when my dog broke his leg. What everyone told me was that the interest was very good (I think 0 percent) for a year and after that they hit you with really high interest. So pay it in that time or else transfer the balance to another card.
I couldn't afford to pay my dog's bill when he broke his leg, either. I thought that there was some organization, but from my experience, there really isn't any one place.
Is your dog a purebred dog? If so, contact the national and local purebred rescues. Some of these help out dogs of their breed if they have extra cash.
Good luck!
Pet Insurance is always a good choice.
Vet bills can be very expensive and something you have to consider when buying a new puppy or kitten. we are getting our new puppy insured, microchipped and spayed when she is 6 months.
so take some advice, and get your pet insured.
Talk to your vet they would be the most help. They will help you cause they want you to have your pet and they want your pet to be healthy as well.
Ask someone at the office about a payment plan if your up front and tell them you situation i bet they will understand and let you pay a little over time considering you paid 700 up front. just talk with them and be honest.
I would discuss your situation with your vet. Most vets that I have come across are willing in situations such as this (especially when it was an accident and has excessive bills) to allow you to pay over time. Ask if it would be possible to set up a payment plan over the next few months until you are able to pay off what is owed. Make sure you are also open to paying some interest on the money. Honestly vets tend to be very reasonable people in these situations and want the best for their patients! I hope your dog heals well! Good luck!
Have you discussed it with your vet ?
Usually they are very good about coming up with payment plans for situations like this especially as you have already paid a lot of it.
What if you agree to let sumone do sumthing and she make it die?
my mom's boyfriend has a problem with her beloved dogs that keep producing litters. in indonesia it isnt common to sterilize dogs and operation is sumthing bad.
allright so i told her she has to sterilize her dog otherwise it will keep producing litters. ( she cant separate the dogs due some condition, hormonal injection has been done but there are times she forget and the dogs make litters)
so i accompany her, I pick the vet, I pay the cost and I took the dog to the vet.
then i leave the town the next day because i got job somewhereelse.
after operation the dog hit the door and hurt her leg and drag it.
one week after, the operation wound heal, the leg is swollen and ..you know it produce the oozing white liquid coming out from it. the vet who operate iher says its okay, it will heal in 1 week.
just a week after the vet says so, the dog died.
then my bf contact other vet ( seems he lost trust w the 1st vet) and the 2nd vet says the dog is died from
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You were not in town when the dog hit the door, nor did you make the decision to NOT take the dog back to the vet immediately. This was her fault, not yours. And when the vet said the dog was okay, I bet he gave her some antibiotic tablets which she neglected to give to her dog. Otherwise, the dog would be alive today.
This is one of those situations where you offer your condolences with a card to the owner. That is all you are required to do under laws of etiquette and liability.
TX Mom
not lawyer
If the dog has something white oozing from its leg its an infection and needed antibiotics. Infections spread if not treated and can result in death..Not to be rude but atleast this dog wont be producing more unwanted pups. If the dog died from internal bleeding it has nothing to do with what was "oozing" from its leg. That would have had to be one hell of a hit on the door for internal bleeding to occure. Had it happened during surgery there are blood tests done to check the Red/white blood counts if either were off she'd not have been sent home. And I dont know about there but where I live a dog stays over night for observation if something was wrong with it prior to discharge it wouldnt have gone home. Furthermore unless this new vet did an autopsy she can not say for sure it was due to internal bleeding. And if your mom couldnt pay to have the dog fixed I hightly doubt she'd pay the cost for an autopsy
the dog is dead from what??
if you think it is your fault you are so wrong if it is any1 fault its the vets because the vet should of done more when the dog got hurt this in no way could possibly be your fault
tell her ur really sorry n if there's anything u can do for her, n that u'll always be there for her
Animal medical care in Indonesia is done differently than animal care in the states. Whether we agree with it or not is irrelevant, each nation has its own customs and mores. You did the best you knew how to do with the culture you live in. Your dog died from infection, sepsis. You didn't cause it. Hopefully your boyfriend's Mom will understand that someday.
I'm really sorry the family lost their pet. And I am sorry that the medical care available to the dog was not able to save it.
I agre that your mother's dog had an infection. The operating vet has lost your bf's trust for a very good reason. That vet should have recognized the infection and given antibiotics. It wasn't the operation that killed her. Show these answers to your mom, and tell her though you are sorry, some vet-educated people don't think the operation was the problem. I am so sorry for your situation. You were right that spaying is a good idea. If it isn't common in your locality yet, then maybe the vet wasn't as confident or experienced at it, and didn't want to admit it. I hope this changes, and I am proud of you for trying.
What a terrible, terrible thing to have happen. My heart goes out to you both. I know nothing about foreign countries and how the handle pet control, but something went horribly wrong. You were doing the right thing by stopping the unwanted litter. This isn't your fault. I'm sure your mother understands this and doesn't blame you. The only the you can do for her is be there for her. She'll have to go through her own grieving process. It's very hard to lose a pet and it will take time for the hurt to heal
Try not to be so hard on yourself - your not to blame.
If I were you I'd do some investigating on my own. I can't see how hitting the door would do so much damage. Didn;t you say the BF didn't like the dogs? I'd go straight to the vet that did the operatio and find out exactly what went on. I'd check with the second vet also. I can't believe the vet could be so careless. If in fact the vet is to blame I'd look into some sort of legle action. There must be someone you can report this to. A vet like that shouldn't be practing .
I hope you find the answers your looking for I do feel so bad for you both take care.
Then get it SPAYED!!!!!
You did the right thing,the Vet is the expert not you.It is not your fault,you were trying to help.Tell this to your family,surely they will forgive you!
allright so i told her she has to sterilize her dog otherwise it will keep producing litters. ( she cant separate the dogs due some condition, hormonal injection has been done but there are times she forget and the dogs make litters)
so i accompany her, I pick the vet, I pay the cost and I took the dog to the vet.
then i leave the town the next day because i got job somewhereelse.
after operation the dog hit the door and hurt her leg and drag it.
one week after, the operation wound heal, the leg is swollen and ..you know it produce the oozing white liquid coming out from it. the vet who operate iher says its okay, it will heal in 1 week.
just a week after the vet says so, the dog died.
then my bf contact other vet ( seems he lost trust w the 1st vet) and the 2nd vet says the dog is died from
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You were not in town when the dog hit the door, nor did you make the decision to NOT take the dog back to the vet immediately. This was her fault, not yours. And when the vet said the dog was okay, I bet he gave her some antibiotic tablets which she neglected to give to her dog. Otherwise, the dog would be alive today.
This is one of those situations where you offer your condolences with a card to the owner. That is all you are required to do under laws of etiquette and liability.
TX Mom
not lawyer
If the dog has something white oozing from its leg its an infection and needed antibiotics. Infections spread if not treated and can result in death..Not to be rude but atleast this dog wont be producing more unwanted pups. If the dog died from internal bleeding it has nothing to do with what was "oozing" from its leg. That would have had to be one hell of a hit on the door for internal bleeding to occure. Had it happened during surgery there are blood tests done to check the Red/white blood counts if either were off she'd not have been sent home. And I dont know about there but where I live a dog stays over night for observation if something was wrong with it prior to discharge it wouldnt have gone home. Furthermore unless this new vet did an autopsy she can not say for sure it was due to internal bleeding. And if your mom couldnt pay to have the dog fixed I hightly doubt she'd pay the cost for an autopsy
the dog is dead from what??
if you think it is your fault you are so wrong if it is any1 fault its the vets because the vet should of done more when the dog got hurt this in no way could possibly be your fault
tell her ur really sorry n if there's anything u can do for her, n that u'll always be there for her
Animal medical care in Indonesia is done differently than animal care in the states. Whether we agree with it or not is irrelevant, each nation has its own customs and mores. You did the best you knew how to do with the culture you live in. Your dog died from infection, sepsis. You didn't cause it. Hopefully your boyfriend's Mom will understand that someday.
I'm really sorry the family lost their pet. And I am sorry that the medical care available to the dog was not able to save it.
I agre that your mother's dog had an infection. The operating vet has lost your bf's trust for a very good reason. That vet should have recognized the infection and given antibiotics. It wasn't the operation that killed her. Show these answers to your mom, and tell her though you are sorry, some vet-educated people don't think the operation was the problem. I am so sorry for your situation. You were right that spaying is a good idea. If it isn't common in your locality yet, then maybe the vet wasn't as confident or experienced at it, and didn't want to admit it. I hope this changes, and I am proud of you for trying.
What a terrible, terrible thing to have happen. My heart goes out to you both. I know nothing about foreign countries and how the handle pet control, but something went horribly wrong. You were doing the right thing by stopping the unwanted litter. This isn't your fault. I'm sure your mother understands this and doesn't blame you. The only the you can do for her is be there for her. She'll have to go through her own grieving process. It's very hard to lose a pet and it will take time for the hurt to heal
Try not to be so hard on yourself - your not to blame.
If I were you I'd do some investigating on my own. I can't see how hitting the door would do so much damage. Didn;t you say the BF didn't like the dogs? I'd go straight to the vet that did the operatio and find out exactly what went on. I'd check with the second vet also. I can't believe the vet could be so careless. If in fact the vet is to blame I'd look into some sort of legle action. There must be someone you can report this to. A vet like that shouldn't be practing .
I hope you find the answers your looking for I do feel so bad for you both take care.
Then get it SPAYED!!!!!
You did the right thing,the Vet is the expert not you.It is not your fault,you were trying to help.Tell this to your family,surely they will forgive you!
What if my dog.?
what if my dog ate a roach and a fly... what will happen?
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Nothing... dogs can eat all sorts of stuff... people are way to sensitive. Bugs, rodents etc are dogs natural prey. My parents had a jack russell that used to hunt flies. It was so cute.
He will military crawl across the rug then fly off.
nuthin
Nothing. Stomach acid will kill them.
Nothing..
hehe that reminds me of the song... I knew an old lady that swallowed a fly...
nothing, the dog will be fine, good source of protien those bugs!
Nothing will happen to your dog, if he was in the wild, he will be eating insects etc., Nothing to worry about.
My chihuahua's chomped on a couple of flies in her time and she's healthy.
that would be extra protein for the day, as long as the insect wasn't bathed in poison. my dog eats ants, and cicada's.
nothing will happen to your dog
he/she will digest a roach and a fly. Then do what any other animal does after it digests something... poop it out. And probably do it again if it gets the chance. hahah
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Nothing... dogs can eat all sorts of stuff... people are way to sensitive. Bugs, rodents etc are dogs natural prey. My parents had a jack russell that used to hunt flies. It was so cute.
He will military crawl across the rug then fly off.
nuthin
Nothing. Stomach acid will kill them.
Nothing..
hehe that reminds me of the song... I knew an old lady that swallowed a fly...
nothing, the dog will be fine, good source of protien those bugs!
Nothing will happen to your dog, if he was in the wild, he will be eating insects etc., Nothing to worry about.
My chihuahua's chomped on a couple of flies in her time and she's healthy.
that would be extra protein for the day, as long as the insect wasn't bathed in poison. my dog eats ants, and cicada's.
nothing will happen to your dog
he/she will digest a roach and a fly. Then do what any other animal does after it digests something... poop it out. And probably do it again if it gets the chance. hahah
What If My Dog Only Gave Birth To One Puppy?
But Her Stomach Is Still Big and She is Still Panting?
She's A Beagle And Last Time SHe Gave Birth To 3 Puppies Though One Died.
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vet. now.
Call your vet.
How long has it been since the puppy was delivered? If she's still acting like she's in labor, you should see a vet. It is possible the next puppy is too large for her to deliver. Sometimes, however, only one puppy will be delivered.
Take her to the vet, she could have a puppy stuck in the birth canal. And then, please spay her, we have enough unwanted animals in the world.
be.happy!!
How long has it been since she last gave birth to the first puppy. I could take like a hour or so for the next ones to come. If no other come then I would call the vet. Maybe she has a still born or one is tangled in the umbilical cord or something like that. I would call the vet if it has been longer than a hour. If she has pups still in there they have to come out or they can die and there is a chance that she could die too. Good Luck.
Then you take her to the vet, and he checks to see if she is finished.. Gives her a shot of oxytocin likely if there isn't a puppy stuck / blocking the exit.. Otherwise you gather up all your cash and you have a c-section.
Do NOT leave your dog 24 hours if she has already had 1 puppy.. IF she is in labour, panting, then you should take her to the vet.. She might have a puppy that can't get out.. Too big, wrong position etc.. If this is the case, SHE AND PUPPIES WILL DIE. DO NOT WAIT 24 hours.
Bring her to the vet pronto! If she was suppose to have more than one, a puppy might be stuck in the birth canal. Take her to the Vet ASAP!
OMG, get her to a vet! If it has been several hours since the 1st pup, the pups could be too big, could be stuck in the birth canal, 2 pups could be stuck (log jam).
I take it you didn't have an x-ray to find out (about) how many to expect???
GO TO THE VET NOW! So mant things can happen and if she's been panting and trying to deliver for over an hour she could be in SERIOUS trouble. Go now!
You mean you still don't know anything about whelping and you've bred the poor thing again? sigh..
If she is still panting, chances are good she is not done. There can be a delay between puppies, although usually they have two and then a break. Gently feel her abdomen looking for a couple of things - 1. hard knobs that would indicate a puppy or two still there, or 2. intermittant contractions of the abdomen, indicting more labour to come.
If you beagle does not give birth to the remaining puppies, that I strongly suspect are still there, within an hour or so of the last one, I would call an emergency vet service and take her there immediately. A retained pup can be dangerous. It could be that the next puppy is too large or in the wrong position to pass through a narrow pelvis and your beagle may require a Caesarian section to save her life and possibly still save the life of the remaining pups.
My advice actually, is if you value your pet, don't wait. Call a vet now.
what kind of question is that so what if she has only one puppy
She's A Beagle And Last Time SHe Gave Birth To 3 Puppies Though One Died.
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vet. now.
Call your vet.
How long has it been since the puppy was delivered? If she's still acting like she's in labor, you should see a vet. It is possible the next puppy is too large for her to deliver. Sometimes, however, only one puppy will be delivered.
Take her to the vet, she could have a puppy stuck in the birth canal. And then, please spay her, we have enough unwanted animals in the world.
be.happy!!
How long has it been since she last gave birth to the first puppy. I could take like a hour or so for the next ones to come. If no other come then I would call the vet. Maybe she has a still born or one is tangled in the umbilical cord or something like that. I would call the vet if it has been longer than a hour. If she has pups still in there they have to come out or they can die and there is a chance that she could die too. Good Luck.
Then you take her to the vet, and he checks to see if she is finished.. Gives her a shot of oxytocin likely if there isn't a puppy stuck / blocking the exit.. Otherwise you gather up all your cash and you have a c-section.
Do NOT leave your dog 24 hours if she has already had 1 puppy.. IF she is in labour, panting, then you should take her to the vet.. She might have a puppy that can't get out.. Too big, wrong position etc.. If this is the case, SHE AND PUPPIES WILL DIE. DO NOT WAIT 24 hours.
Bring her to the vet pronto! If she was suppose to have more than one, a puppy might be stuck in the birth canal. Take her to the Vet ASAP!
OMG, get her to a vet! If it has been several hours since the 1st pup, the pups could be too big, could be stuck in the birth canal, 2 pups could be stuck (log jam).
I take it you didn't have an x-ray to find out (about) how many to expect???
GO TO THE VET NOW! So mant things can happen and if she's been panting and trying to deliver for over an hour she could be in SERIOUS trouble. Go now!
You mean you still don't know anything about whelping and you've bred the poor thing again? sigh..
If she is still panting, chances are good she is not done. There can be a delay between puppies, although usually they have two and then a break. Gently feel her abdomen looking for a couple of things - 1. hard knobs that would indicate a puppy or two still there, or 2. intermittant contractions of the abdomen, indicting more labour to come.
If you beagle does not give birth to the remaining puppies, that I strongly suspect are still there, within an hour or so of the last one, I would call an emergency vet service and take her there immediately. A retained pup can be dangerous. It could be that the next puppy is too large or in the wrong position to pass through a narrow pelvis and your beagle may require a Caesarian section to save her life and possibly still save the life of the remaining pups.
My advice actually, is if you value your pet, don't wait. Call a vet now.
what kind of question is that so what if she has only one puppy
What if my dog eats a bat?
there was a bat in the house ans mt dog ate it will this harm him
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I actually had this happen many years ago. I live in an area where rabies is sometimes a problem. I took my dog to the vets and they gave him a booster shot even though he was already up to date. Then I had to quarantine the dog for two weeks. Good Luck. You will have to keep an eye on it but, the chances of there being a problem are rare.
dogs in the wild eat wild animals. So i guess it should be alright. Do keep a close eye on him to see how he is for next couple of hrs, if he appears sickly, bring him to the vet immediately.
i dont think so, prob just like eating dog food and other meats but raw!!
It shouldn't cause a problem, however bats are one of the main sources of rabies...you need to watch your dog for symptoms of this. The bat itself shouldn't cause a problem. Just the possibility of the disease!
.......Where do you live?
Bats tend to carry diseases such as rabbies, I would suggest you rather take your dog to the vet immediately and have it checked out and explain to the vet what actually happened.
You would rather want to be safe than sorry, so head off to the vet now! All the best.
Yes it is very bad! Why?
1. Because you let him eat the bat That is animal cruelty.
2. Because some bats carry rabies.
Now, if you are going to tell avet about it, they will want to euthanise the dog, so better keep quiet and keep the dog under observation and dont let him get in contact with other animals or with people. I'm sure he is fine though.
Take it to the vet- it might of had rabies.
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I actually had this happen many years ago. I live in an area where rabies is sometimes a problem. I took my dog to the vets and they gave him a booster shot even though he was already up to date. Then I had to quarantine the dog for two weeks. Good Luck. You will have to keep an eye on it but, the chances of there being a problem are rare.
dogs in the wild eat wild animals. So i guess it should be alright. Do keep a close eye on him to see how he is for next couple of hrs, if he appears sickly, bring him to the vet immediately.
i dont think so, prob just like eating dog food and other meats but raw!!
It shouldn't cause a problem, however bats are one of the main sources of rabies...you need to watch your dog for symptoms of this. The bat itself shouldn't cause a problem. Just the possibility of the disease!
.......Where do you live?
Bats tend to carry diseases such as rabbies, I would suggest you rather take your dog to the vet immediately and have it checked out and explain to the vet what actually happened.
You would rather want to be safe than sorry, so head off to the vet now! All the best.
Yes it is very bad! Why?
1. Because you let him eat the bat That is animal cruelty.
2. Because some bats carry rabies.
Now, if you are going to tell avet about it, they will want to euthanise the dog, so better keep quiet and keep the dog under observation and dont let him get in contact with other animals or with people. I'm sure he is fine though.
Take it to the vet- it might of had rabies.
What if I accidentally put cat flea medicine dog?
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I don't know what happens with cat flea medicine on a dog, but I know if you put dog flea medicine on a cat it will kill it, because I accidentally done that to my mom's cat.
it won't be enough for the dog. wait and give him the alloted time between treatments before applying a flea treatment for dogs, otherwise you risk giving him too much.
Cat flea stuff should be safe on a dog. Dog flea stuff can be deadly to cats.
if u think anything would happen, u can always just take the dog into the tub and wash the medication away.
What if a puppy gets parvo disease can you treat this yourself?
without taking it to the vet what if a neurological thing happens to the pup like acting brain dead help
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Parvo is a very serious disesase if you don't get to it fast your pup is gunna get really sick and die.you really must go to the vet they will give you shots you have to give your dog every couple of hours and u must keep your pup very hydrated the best way to do that is buy gatorade and use a turckey baster and make your dog drink it.but the best thing to do is take the pup to the vet asap
best wishes for you and your pup
he will probably die if you try to treat it yourself. You need to take it to a vet if he gets parvo asap. There's a chance that the vet cannot even keep him alive.
Absolutely not. This illness can only be treated by a vet and even then it is often fatal. The sooner you get that puppy to the doctor the better chance you have of its survival. Please don't wait any longer. Go now!
TAKE. YOUR. DOG. TO. A. VETRINARIAN! unless you are a certified VET and know WHAT THE HECK YOU'RE DOING don't try to treat this yourself. the dog will DIE!
Parvo is a serious and deadly disease, and it can happen in puppies quicker because they get dehydrated very quickly. Please take it to the vet as soon as possible, there is a very strong chance it will die without a vet's care.
no take it to the vet! if you have other pets get is away as quickly as possible
Take the dog to the vet. It's 99.9% certain it will die if you try to treat it yourself. The odd one may survive, but a loving ownever will give their pet the best chance of living and get the help it badly needs.
Please if you think your dog has Parvo get it to the vet now. Don;t wait until later or even tomorrow. Do it NOW!
I know firsthand that you want to try to fix the problem without going to the vet but i assure you that you cant. my puppy survived parvo but only because i took it to the vet immediately. and even then it wasn't a quick cheap fix. GO TO THE VET ASAP
You really need to take them to the vet. ASAP. give them Gatorade. make sure they are drinking fluids. you might had to force them to drink with a needless sureng. not many pups make with parvo. My might have a day when the pup is acting better and playing, try not to let it move to much it might still be sick. you should really take it to the vet or call and get advise from them.
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Parvo is a very serious disesase if you don't get to it fast your pup is gunna get really sick and die.you really must go to the vet they will give you shots you have to give your dog every couple of hours and u must keep your pup very hydrated the best way to do that is buy gatorade and use a turckey baster and make your dog drink it.but the best thing to do is take the pup to the vet asap
best wishes for you and your pup
he will probably die if you try to treat it yourself. You need to take it to a vet if he gets parvo asap. There's a chance that the vet cannot even keep him alive.
Absolutely not. This illness can only be treated by a vet and even then it is often fatal. The sooner you get that puppy to the doctor the better chance you have of its survival. Please don't wait any longer. Go now!
TAKE. YOUR. DOG. TO. A. VETRINARIAN! unless you are a certified VET and know WHAT THE HECK YOU'RE DOING don't try to treat this yourself. the dog will DIE!
Parvo is a serious and deadly disease, and it can happen in puppies quicker because they get dehydrated very quickly. Please take it to the vet as soon as possible, there is a very strong chance it will die without a vet's care.
no take it to the vet! if you have other pets get is away as quickly as possible
Take the dog to the vet. It's 99.9% certain it will die if you try to treat it yourself. The odd one may survive, but a loving ownever will give their pet the best chance of living and get the help it badly needs.
Please if you think your dog has Parvo get it to the vet now. Don;t wait until later or even tomorrow. Do it NOW!
I know firsthand that you want to try to fix the problem without going to the vet but i assure you that you cant. my puppy survived parvo but only because i took it to the vet immediately. and even then it wasn't a quick cheap fix. GO TO THE VET ASAP
You really need to take them to the vet. ASAP. give them Gatorade. make sure they are drinking fluids. you might had to force them to drink with a needless sureng. not many pups make with parvo. My might have a day when the pup is acting better and playing, try not to let it move to much it might still be sick. you should really take it to the vet or call and get advise from them.
What if a dog eats a sock? what does it do?
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it will either pass or it won't. watch your dog for the next couple of days. if you see the entire sock in it's stool you should be ok. if you don't and at anytime your dog acts lethargic, starts vomiting, doesn't eat, or has loose stools get him to a vet ASAP. the sooner the blockage is removed the less damage that is done to the intestines. good luck, and keep your socks put away.
You need to take it to a vet ASAP! It will cause blockage or tearing.
more than likely get blocked in its bowels and will have to surgically get it removed... since it blocks everything, he will not want to eat or drink anything, will be lathargic (laying around the house), and maybe even puking... i hope your pooch hasnt eaten a sock! if so you may want to get him to the vet!! best of luck!!
its not good, it could cause an obstruction in its intestine. Check his stool to see if it passes through. If you dont find the sock in the poop it might be stuck inside him. If he starts to get sick or does not want to eat or go to the bathroom you should bring him to the vet immediately. Its not good to let your dog eat anything like that.
contact the vet!!!!!!! it will get stuck in the intestines . If he starts throwing up go to the vet ASAP
This actually happened to my friend's little terrier. He ate a gym sock.
It's pretty bad. Basically, it absorbs a lot of liquid from the stomach and intestine, so the dog can get dehydrated, and it can also cause intestinal blockage.
Luckily, my friend noticed in time, and got her dog to the vet. He had to have surgery to remove the sock. They also found some marbles, and a screw. She keeps her floor much cleaner now.
Depends. In a larger breed dog it may pass just fine. However it could cause an obstruction in the GI tract. Observe your dog closely for the next 3-5 days. Any vomiting, sleepiness, lack of appetite, diarrhea, etc, she should be checked out. They may need to take a series of xrays called a Barium Series to see if the sock is indeed causing an obstruction. Good Luck.
hopefully it will pass, if it wasnt' a big one. or it could block his digestion and cause back up and kill him.
It might be best just to shoe him away.
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I know of a basset hound that ate a sock...
The family didn't even know he did that until the sock passed through his system. He was fine though.
However, if you know your dog ate a sock, then I recommend a trip to the vet.
VET!!!! he can get choked or som other thing get him to A VET!!
If your not sure he ate the sock then i advise you to take him to the vet and have an x-ray done. It depends on the type of dog you have, a bigger dog breed it might not do any damage, it also depends on if hes a pup or not, if hes young and not fully grown then that means his intestines are also smaller and may get stuck easier. Make sure you keep him hydrated. If you do not take him to the vet and you notice strangeness in the next few days in him (not using the bathroom, change in stool, does not want to eat or drink, lazy, or anything different in his behaivor) then you should take him to the vet immediately. Best of luck. Also if he is a bigger breed of dog then the doctor might be able to pull it out of his rear, this happened to my dog where we wouldnt walk or sit down. He eaten a spiral notebook wire that was 2 inches long. We took him to the doctor and it cost us about $150 for it but it was worth it and he was soooo happy afterwards. Hope this helps.
Socks are very dangerous as they cause linear foreign bodies. Essentially, the intestines become strung up on the sock as it works its way through the intestinal tract. Eventually it can cause strangulation and perforations in the intestines, leading to peritonitis, sepsis and death.
If the sock was eaten recently, it may be able to be removed via endoscopy. You need to call a vet and follow their advice.
Most dogs need to have these things surgically removed. They usually won't pass through the dog. My mom petsits and one of the dogs was obsessed with eating washcloths. The owner had to pay for 3 surgeries to remove the washcloth. It usually will not come out on its own. Without medical treatment your dog could possibly die.
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