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Thanks for the update Bk it's good to know there are good people out there :)

Aroura I agree with everything you said :wink: Absolutely bang on girl :wink:

No offense intended but how can be against docking but not ear cropping ??

Patience is a virtue !! Well done Haley for being a good girl :wink:

[quote]if it was a choice between a dvd player for my car and a dog I'm afraid the dog would win every time. [/quote] Me too Julie thats why we are so darn skint !!! My 2 cost me an absolute fortune with their top quality food and supplements and Rio's herbal remedies and training for both of them and we are on a low income !! :roll:

I'm Glad Rio's not the only one !!!! He's 14 months and still doesn't cock his leg !! :-?

My 2 regularly play with 2 bitches at the park and their owner Carol has shown them for years so I could always pick her brains for you !!

I think Afghans are beautiful ! Could you post a pic :wink:

Too true dogpaddle thank goodness the neighbour saw :-? We had an unfortunate incident here a while back,Rio was curled up on a chair and I was hoovering so I moved the other armchair so that it was in front of the one Rio was on and the twins were having a barney and Luke pushed Joe onto Rio (who had a nasty infected paw at the time too :( )and neither Joe nor Rio could move and Rio snapped at Joe in panic and broke the skin,it was awful but I know that Rio was already in pain from his paw and to have a 10 yearold's full weight on it must have been agony for him. I wouldn't put to sleep over a freak accident like that :( Also Ellie is pretty good with other dogs but if we have a dog that is constantly pestering her,bouncing around her or trying to mount she will 'tell it off' to my mind dogs shouldn't be allowed to run up randomly to other dogs and bounce all over them I wouldn't let one of mine do it. I think every incident has to be weighed up individually this is a subject that isn't cut and dried :-?

I'm so sorry Starfox,poor Zebra :( It's wonderful that you are determined to do everything you can to help him,he is one of the family and deserves it :wink: Thinking of you and Zebra :wink:

For gas add charcoal biscuits to her food the charcoal absorbs the gas :wink:

I would leave her tail unless she injures it badly :wink: I found your post very interesting Nancy B,I would love a dobe in the future :)

[quote]ERRRRMMM has everybody forgotten there is "Snowdogs" out there?....that might start a trend we dont want too [/quote] I agree K although I love Kodi to bits :buzi: Huskys are NOT for the faint hearted,first time owner,they need a firm hand and training..........ongoing..... Kodi is a great dog but give him an inch........ Lets hope the extortionate prices will put people off a bit :-?

Food for thought R & P :(

My kids are 7 and 10 and if something like this happened to them it would destroy them :( Mind you I have to add my kids aren't allowed to walk the dogs :-? Poor Luke :(

Beautiful Malamum,Lannie will love this :)

Thats great news Cortnek,it will take a while for her to settle in :wink: I'm sure there'll be no shortage of hugs for her :)

Thanks R & P :wink:

[quote]Try "matching" it will have more hits, the word rolling isnt really used in that context. or why sugar coat it, call it what it is "fighting"[/quote] Thanks R & P the reason I didn't know other terms is because I really had no idea what the word meant,I saw it on another thread and I didn't really understand what was being discussed so I tried to do a bit of research on it. LC thanks for the link :wink:

That picture is gorgeous isn't it, That little face reminds me of Rio when he's creeping!! :)

he he :lol: I think Ellie is too :wink:

No it doesn't Aonir :( Sorry stupid of me :roll:

Breed specific legislation continues to be a method that legislators choose to control the perceived problems of dangerous or vicious dogs in their communities. Dogs rights groups often speak out against this type of legislation, saying it's unfair to target specific breeds or types of dogs, and that breed identification is too difficult. There is no genetic test to determine a breed of dog, and dogs are so diverse, it's really hard to tell by looking at them what breed they are. At least it was until now. A new test has been developed and is being promoted by P.I.T.A (People Interested in Terrorist Agendas for Pain in the Ass Dogs) . Our anonymous tipster for this organization gave us the complete test,which is outlined below. According to our source, this is the most accurate method known, and is nearly fool-proof for determining if a dog has any pit-bull blood in them. Test 1- Keep the suspected pit bull dogs in another room of your average home. Wait until they are asleep. The evaluator, in the formal living room of the home, will take an expensive, small-sized throw pillow from the sofa, and toss it into the middle of the floor. Within two minutes, a pit bull type dog will appear, and will circle and mash the pillow with its feet. Grunting noises of satisfaction in making the pillow just so may occur the more full-blooded the dog is. The dog will then lie down on the pillow, trying to make itself as small as possible, so that it fits as much of its body on the pillow as possible. A snort or whiffle of contentment is a definite sign that it's a bull breed you are dealing with. Test 2- Confine the suspected pit bull dogs in another room. This test will take place in the master bedroom of an average home. You need a queen or king sized bed, immaculately made up. Place a small, fresh out of the dryer personal garment, such as a sock or underwear on the edge of a corner of the bed. Within two minutes a bull breed will show up, jump up on the bed and lay down on the item. Test 3- This test takes place in the bathroom of an average home. The evaluator will enter the bathroom, closing the door firmly but not completely. As soon as the evaluator sits down on the john, a bull breed will smoosh the door open with their face and come on in. They will stare at you pointedly as you go about your business. Some will lurk behind the door, with one eyeball staring at you in a disconcerting way (assuming the evaluator is shy). Test 4- The evaluator will sit on a sofa or chair. The suspected pit bull will be placed across the room. The evaluator will hold their hand, all fingers facing forward, palm down, and reach out toward the dog. As they reach, they will rotate their hand about 30 degrees from left to right (like the queens wave, only facing the ground). A proper bull breed will immediately understand that this is the universal, non-verbal signal for petting, and will proceed to cross the room, and place their big, fat head under your hand. Grinning by the dog or evaluator is optional. Leaning on the evaluator or trying to ooze into their lap is a sure sign that it's a bull breed. Test 5- The evaluator will allow the dog to lick his or her face. If the dog tries to lick the inside of your eyeball, ear, or nostril, it's a bull breed. Test 6- This test will take place in a spacious area. The evaluator will wait until the suspected bull breed is lounging comfortably on a sofa or bed, and appears disinterested in the evaluator. The evaluator will casually sit on the floor, and begin to either do excercise type stretches or attempt to use their 'Ab- Roller". A true bull breed will ooze off the sofa, and come and stand on your hair, or stick their very cold nose into your eye, or lay down on you, thus negating the exercise you were going to do, in favor of petting the dog. Remember, this test has been developed to allow law enforcement and the justice system to fairly and accurately determine which dogs should be unfairly punished for being the breed that they are. This six step test is an ideal way to address these issues in your community- be sure to ask for it! :lol: cute,I thought :lol:

I'm trying to research the real 'rolling' but I'm not finding anything :(

I like this one.........very down to earth.... [url]http://www.pitbullsontheweb.com/petbull/breedinfo.html[/url]