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    Things your dog does that you find interesting

    Maybe this is only interesting because it's my dog, but one of Gracie's habits fascinates me. She is a very confident stafford, she has always taken everything in her stride. I suppose you could describe her as 'bombproof'. I'd take her anywhere. She loves people and has no problems with...
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    Welsh Springer Spaniels

    What are they like? Health? Lifespan? Activity levels? Similarity to other spaniels? Do they traditionally work away from you/independently? Temperament/personality? Differences between sexes? What are the grooming requirements? Any other quirks or breed info? Thanks...
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    Favourite colours/markings?

    What are your favourite colours/markings - either in general or for your breed or breeds you like? Pictures are always nice. I love black/brindle staffords Black and white or sable papillons Black labs Fawn or Brindle (with or without white) in whippets/greyhounds I love the...
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    Swedish Vallhunds

    Does anyone have much experience with this breed? Temperament, training, health etc? They seem like fairly outgoing dogs, maybe on the sharp side? Maybe I'm thinking that because of their use as cattle dogs (and vermin hunters - quite an interesting history really).
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    Scent discrimination exercise

    I've decided that I'd like to train Abby to do the obedience scent discrimination exercise. I've got a full set of leather, wood and metal things (the name has escaped me!!). I thought I'd run through how I am thinking that I'll train the first step and see what you guys think. I'd love to...
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    It's what breed for me time again

    My criteria - Small to medium No big coat. I prefer wash and wear. I would consider a poodle or similar but I would get them professionally groomed. But no big coats. Tolerant to heat Would have to tolerate being home (with another dog) for about 8 hours a day, very occasionally a...
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    Toy Fox Terrier

    Having a look at the AKC breed groups earlier, I was intrigued when I came across the Toy Fox Terrier. They remind me of the Tenterfield Terrier recognised by the ANKC (Australian Kennel Club). http://www.dogzonline.com.au/breeds/community/tenterfield-terrier.asp There are also Mini...
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    Longevity

    Along the same theme as my other thread... Is longevity a key concern for you when choosing breeds? It is something that is really important to me and many breeds that I would consider owning have what is generally considered to be long life spans or at least not overly short life spans at...
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    Short lifespans

    Why is it that some breeds have short life spans? I'm thinking Berners, Saints, Danes, IWs etc. I know size has something to do with it. But why? What can be done to improve life expectancy?
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    Advice regarding Abby's barking

    I would greatly appreciate some advice here. Abby and Grace have finally come to live with me. I have set up an enclosure outside that is attached to the back patio so they have access to some of the yard and lots of sheltered area. The idea is that they will stay out there whilst I'm at...
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    Renee?

    I know I'm not around here much, but I've really noticed Renee's absence. I hope she is well...
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    My girls are coming home soon!

    Sorry this is a very teary/emotional post. I'm so very excited. Next week I'm going to my parents' for the weekend, traveling to residential school for three days and then spending Easter at my parents' before finally traveling home with my girls. I'm so unbelievably happy now that it is...
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    Writing/Writers - how did you get started?

    I've always wanted to write. I sometimes have 'write' in my head if that makes sense and I enjoy that process and think, 'well if only I had have written it down!' I get patches of story ideas as well that I'd love to pursue, but I feel like my writing technique is not up to scratch. :o...
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    Why is it...

    ....that Abby is much better at warming to other dogs when in her own home and yard? Dizzy's thread has got me thinking. Conventional wisdom says dogs should meet on neutral territory. I always figured that this was because it lessened the degree of territorial aggression? But I also...
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    Abby - What breed is she?

    Just for fun. :-) Really an excuse for me to show off beautiful Abby. :D And a fairly awful photo of me with Abby to demonstrate her size. And just one more... coz she's cute...
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    Choosing breeds/changing preferences = confusion

    Pondering my next dog which will be quite some time away, but I keep coming back to the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. What I love about them - They are such fun loving dogs. Grace is basically my dream dog. She is confident, a complete social butterfly (even with other dogs, but I chose her...
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    Singleton kitten and just general cat/kitten/birth advice!

    Hello, I'm not sure if anyone here is a cat breeder or rescuer/foster carer or knowledgeable about all things cats and kittens? My parent's had recently trapped a stray cat (well, more like a kitten herself really, she seems quite young) who was hanging around their place. Their...
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    Missing my girls plus a dilemma - pity party warning...

    Hi there - just a warning that this may be a bit of pity party. No apologies for this though because I'm feeling a little wretched at the moment. I have just moved about 10 hours away from my home town for a new job in my field of study. This is very exciting and I'm still pinching myself -...
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    Average price for your breed?

    Just a spin-off thread because I'm curious. What's the average price for your breed? Or what would you expect to pay? I don't really have a breed right now, just my muttlies. I'm especially curious about ranges for papillons, staffordshire bull terriers, poodles (all sizes) and whippets...
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    Bumps in the road

    Otherwise known as human problem solving I guess... I have been teaching Miss Abby the dumbell and I've been really pleased with our progress. We were at the stage where she had strong value for it, she would pick it up after I had placed it near by and bring it to me, sitting and hold it...
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