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  1. This is a great thread :D [u]SparkyLou (c@t)[/u] - Sparky as in electrical spark, named when she was climbing the christmas tree and biting lights, Lou because it had a nice ring to it [u]Luna (c@t)[/u] - Means "the moon" in Latin. Luna was the Roman goddess of the moon, frequently depicted driving a white chariot through the sky. Named after the c@t on Sailor Moon. [u]Oscar (c@t)[/u] - Means "deer lover" in Gaelic. I just liked the name & it seems to fit him [u]Gus (c@t)[/u] - From the Roman name Constantinus which was derived from the Latin word constans meaning "constant, steadfast". Actually named Gus because he reminds me of the shy mouse on Cinderella. [u]Beckham[/u] - named after David Beckham the soccer player. When I found him he was trying to play soccer with a kid who hauled off & kicked him :( [u]Adora[/u] - From the longer name Adoracion which means "adoration" in Spanish. Her full name is AdoraBull.
  2. Aww...I love Reggie's lips! What a handsome guy :iloveyou: I would suggest a shelter as well. There are so many pit bulls in shelters here in California it's insane. I'm not familiar with the situation in Texas, but I did find this sweet guy on Pet Harbor: [url]www.petharbor.com[/url] and do a search for ID # A018982, Cooper - he's in Texas. Hope you find a very special dog :)
  3. pzoo9 - I am so glad you posted again to update us on the situation! The replies you received initially were pretty upsetting and it sounds like you're doing the right thing for your family by having the dog checked out and re-homing him if necessary. I'm sure the reason you belong to this board is because you love your dog but your baby takes priority. It's good to know that you are willing to give your dog the benefit of the doubt, while still keeping your family safe. :)
  4. [quote name='CincoandDahlilasgirl']this isn't a mixing question but does ne1 know if Dove works on dogs?[/quote] I don't think it's safe to use human shampoo on dogs - from what I have read it has some chemicals in it that aren't good for dogs to ingest. I think the only safe human shampoo to use on a dog is Johnson's Baby Shampoo - only the yellow one (and only the name brand). ---- in reply to AllAmericanPup's question about mixing shampoos - I think it's fine. I have done it in the past with no problems. The only hazard I know of is ending up with a weird scent! :wink:
  5. My dog Beckham has the same problem. I'd say clean it very well like everyone else has suggested and then place a bowl of food in the spot where she was going (if it was the same spot each time). You may have her checked for a UTI as well. Beckham was holding it so much during the rain that he developed a UTI - which I discovered when he kept having accidents in the house after the rain had stopped. Hope you resolve this soon! It's no fun...that's for sure!
  6. I have to say that I agree with AllAmericanPup - I am shocked that so many said to put the dog down or rehome it as the *first* option. :huh: Why not take him to a doctor to check for physical problems? I know I get b*tchy when I'm in pain (and so do most people I know)...wouldn't it make sense for a dog to get b*tchy when they're in pain? If there is nothing wrong with him physically, wouldn't you take the time to consult a behaviorist and/or a trainer? If you have had the dog for 2 years and the baby is 11 months old...the dog probably has some pack ranking issues with the baby that may be resolved through a trainer or behaviorist. Of course - I completely understand that your human child comes first. I'm sure you are already keeping the baby & dog separated as someone else suggested. That being said, isn't your dog part of your family? Has he ever forgiven you when you have made a mistake with him? Doesn't your dog deserve at least a chance to prove himself? If all else fails, please call a Labrador or all-breed rescue. There are homes out there without children (if that is his issue). Euthanasia does not have to be your first option.
  7. My husband was using a hand-pump to pump up an exercise ball, it was making a squeaking noise on each compression. Beckham thought my husband needed help, so he ran upstairs & got one of his squeaky balls from his I-Qube. He came back downstairs, stood next to my husband and started squeaking the ball in time with the hand-pump. We thought it was pretty funny :)
  8. This is an interesting thread, I like reading about everyone's dogs and what their personalities and quirks are :) My two: Beckham - 1 yr old rescued APBT mix. He has the energy for at least 4 hours of play every day, but NEEDS at least one hour of hard playing each day or he turns in to a bossy brat. He does like toys, he has never destroyed any, I don't think he plays with them by himself though. Loves the squeaky plush balls from his I-Qube. Loves to chase them, but isn't so good about bringing them back. At the dog park he is all about wrestling with other dogs, he pays no attention to toys there. Adora - 5 month old French Bulldog. She has a reasonable amount of energy, enough for 3 hours of playing per day. She usually wrestles with Beckham for about an 1 1/2 hrs at night and she takes lots of breaks. She likes toys, doesn't destroy them, plays when them by herself when she's feeling energetic. She has a Hollee Roller ball that she loves batting around and chasing. My gal does not fetch - she's definately not a retriever! Both of my two love going to the dog park and doggie daycare and both prefer wrestling with other dogs to playing with toys. If they can wrestle with a toy, that's good too :)
  9. I wonder if that is a real picture? The poor puppy looks like he has encephalitis! I hope it's just a Photo Shop job... :huh:
  10. Yep - mine do too :D Beckham O'Shaunessy Adora Bull
  11. B-1 Did look like a hedgehog! I am partial to Carl (F-4?). You are all right, they don't look like any of the poms I have seen. And to think these people were charging between $800 - $8,000 for them. What the heck is that? $8,000!?! :eek: Outrageous nonsense. I'm glad they are prosecuting the case and the puppies are all safe & sound now.
  12. Congrats! That's great that you are choosing to adopt a pit bull puppy. They're a lot of fun (and hard work too) and well worth it. I feel the same way about some of the rescues in our area. They want nothing short of a blood sample and a permanent leash attached from the dog to your hip. I understand their position and know that they want what's best for the dog - but sometimes it seems like they get carried away... Good luck in your search for the perfect puppy! :banan:
  13. From what I've been told by show breeders it is basically a mill registry. They are not selective as to the dogs registered. Many breeders say to specifically avoid APRI (amongst other registries).
  14. That is really funny! I wish I would have watched that episode. I'll have to Tivo it :) My pit mix is hardly a force to be reckoned with... It would be either: He'd bark his head off and try to escort them to the door by a pant leg (his standard routine when someone new comes over) OR If they brought him a treat (he's partial to squeaky balls and fruit snacks) he'd get a goofy grin on his face, escort them to the couch by the pant leg, and proceed to sit on their lap and lick them repeatedly. Yep, there's a reason pits don't have the reputation of being good guard dogs! ! :wink:
  15. [quote name='Cairn6']Wish I had stayed away from Banfield. I had all 3 done there then shortly after found out about the trouble. They gave us a letter describing the type of chip and what to tell the shelters if one of them get lost. I would like to ring their necks instead. :x[/quote] I freaked out when I got the letter from Banfield. I had Beckham microchipped last year and was really rather PO'd to think that his chip would only work on certain scanners. I have a good relationship with our vet at Banfield so I asked her what I should do with Beckham so he would be properly chipped. She said that only 2 dogs from her clinic had received the microchip that letter was talking about. Apparently is was a "Banfield" brand microchip and wasn't widely used. She double checked Beck's records and said that he had a HomeAgain microchip and that is all they use now. When I got home I checked his paperwork & sure enough it was a HomeAgain chip. You might ask your vet to see which chip they have - hopefully it's not the Banfield brand!
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