Dogs - November 2006

should we buy? i have two toddlers and both my boyfriend and i work with the police. so maybe a small dog would be good for us?

thanks.

2006-11-27 09:23:00 · 11 answers · asked by Mandy 2

My collie/sheltie mix is about to turn a year old and has been spayed. The dog is a bottomless pit when it comes to food but never seems to put on any weight. She doesnt have an intestinal problem. Shes just really active. She always moving - Ive been training her in some agility courses to work off her energy, but it doesnt work.

Because she is so active and relatively thin (not bone thin, just scrawnny) I feed her basically however much she will eat. Should I continue to feed her as much as she wants, or will this be bad for her in the long run. I feed her Purina pro plan dry food and Pedigree wet if that helps. Plus sometimes I make her up chicken and rice because she loves it. I just dont want to make her fat or unhealthy when she gets older.

2006-11-27 09:20:05 · 9 answers · asked by Christine T 3

Jack Russell, 6 years old. She broke right back leg 1 year ago, vet put pin in (a couple times because it would come out of place) and then removed it after she healed. She favored it but would use it most of the time to walk (awkwardly since it bowed in a little) but stopped playing as much & gained alot of weight (she went from 12 pounds to about 25 - have her on weight control food now).

A year later she was limping on same leg when I came home, same vet did a physical and said it was a sprain (no xray) said it would take time to heal. It's been 2 months and there has been no improvement. She will tip-toe touch the ground for balance every once in a while, but I would say 95% of the time she is holding it up & not using it. She doesn't wince or anything if you touch it or move it, but now struggles to jump on to couch or bed & will often miss and fall down.

I will get xray this week, but if it says it's not broken, what can I do? I just want my baby to be better

2006-11-27 09:14:24 · 11 answers · asked by Staci R 1

hey i have an almost 5week old puppy I know that i have to go and do all the vaccinations for her i was told that you dont start till 6 weeks??? never had a pupy so im learning... and i was going to give her a small bath what do i wash her with a friend of mine has the same dog but older and with a maltese/shitzu hair she uses a very small bit of fabric softener for their silky hair...????

2006-11-27 09:13:03 · 7 answers · asked by sam 1

this is his only fault,an otherwise great dog.

2006-11-27 09:12:55 · 15 answers · asked by david w 1

I am looking for a female pomeranian to "hook up" with my male pomeranian. Are there any ladies available in the Little Rock, AR area for my male pom? He's one-year-old and AKC registered.

2006-11-27 09:10:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

After a seeing responses to a couple of other questions about coloring dogs, I just have to ask why do people think this is cruel? I'm thinking you don't understand the process. There are NO toxic chemicals being used. It's no more cruel than giving a dog a bath. What part of it do you find cruel? After watching and participating in several creative grooming competitions, and dying clients' dogs, I have yet to see one dog die or even suffer for it.

If you don't like the look of it, that's one thing, but that does not justify crying animal cruelty.

2006-11-27 09:07:20 · 8 answers · asked by LilRedHrdGrl 2

2006-11-27 09:01:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

How long do they usually live for and how big is the average size for a female dog!! Boxer is a breed not a "boxer" with boxing gloves!!!!~~

2006-11-27 08:55:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

my puppy is about 6/7 months. everytime she sees strangers she gets really excited and jumps on them and wont leave them alone. any suggestions?

2006-11-27 08:52:58 · 13 answers · asked by 331m 1

What wins a Dog show? This is my only experience...


Once I went to a dog show with my Aunt, who is a chihuahua breeder. She had brought along a dog I liked because I liked her, and entered her because I said "she's the best puppy ever! She'll win!" (This by the way, is the only chihuahua I've ever loved, and occurred about 22 years ago.)

The first run she was very surprised that "Angel" beat out "Chico", her CDX (I guess that some big championship thing). Chico was her best, and he was going for another championship... only to be beat out by 2 rank amatures. We took it up to best in breed, and won that too. After we took best in toy group, my Aunt insisted on taking over for the "Best in Show" run. They lost.

The judge *did* know my Aunt, but didn't realize Angel was hers. He pulled her aside after the show, and told her the reason he'd placed us above everyone else was the obvious love between us... it was obvious that *I* didn't know what I was doing, but Angel did

2006-11-27 08:41:10 · 7 answers · asked by MotherBear1975 6

2006-11-27 08:31:43 · 13 answers · asked by georgene l 1

Recently my year and half old Labrador Retriever has been having a hard time with environmental allergies. I hate having him even on Benedryl but his reaction this time was so bad he got a staph infection. My vet tested him for everything and put him on steroids, but I hate the idea and side effects. Has anyone had experiences with the use of steroids on a dog ? Can anyone reccomend an alternative? Besides Benedryl ( does not work)

2006-11-27 08:31:12 · 13 answers · asked by TritanBear 6

We got a beagle mix from the shelter several months ago. she is really wearing on us because even though she is soooo sweet, she has speration anxiety very bad, She is a mess when we leave, if you watch her from the door she is crying and running in circles, but the biggest thing is she goes to the bathroom all over the place when we leave. Never when we are home, she knows to go out side. I've tried crate training, doggy pads and even anxiety medicie but she spits them back out. Anyone have any suggestions about the bathroom problems.

2006-11-27 08:27:23 · 8 answers · asked by babydoll12481 1

My new puppy, Luna keeps on chewing on our computer wires and everything else in site. How can I get her to stop chewing on our wires? I don't want her to get hurt by chewing on our computer wires and I feel terrible yelling at her for it. She chews on her stuffed monkey and kitty for only a few seconds then goes back to chewing on wires.

2006-11-27 08:24:58 · 14 answers · asked by Jesi 1

Hello Everyone.
My husband and I are thinking about getting a new dog. We want to insure we get the right dog for our life style. We live live in town and have a 50x50 ft back yard. Wwe both work Mon-Fri with time to spare for the pup after work and on the weekends.

We were looking at a beagle/basset hound mix. But was warned that they howl a lot and are hard to potty train. I am fine with training the dog that is part of having a puppy but the howling bit all of the time is no good.

Any information that can be provided would be wonderful. I just want to insure that we pick the right breed of dog for us. I feel too many people rush into getting a dog which inturn can become an ugly situtation for the owner and dog.

Thanks.....

2006-11-27 08:23:16 · 11 answers · asked by Chrissie 1

Will he ever lift his leg???

I don't actually care, I am just wondering. He is what I call a purebred dumb dawg (shep/lab/husky/terrier cross) about 55 lbs (don't know if this matters) and has already been neutered.

2006-11-27 08:21:15 · 22 answers · asked by elysialaw 6

yorkies are expensive!! Are their any other similar breeds that resemble these dogs in size and not in price.Help!!

2006-11-27 08:19:20 · 13 answers · asked by socal29 2

I adopted 2 mixed breed puppies about 3 months ago (they are now 6 mo.), a female and her brother, who is now with my sister. I strongly believe that they are pit bull/beagle mixes because of their size (small), coloring, and general body stature (I googled for images, and they are dead on). The female (Sophie, black and white) more closely resembles a pit, while her brother (Simon, black/brown/white) looks more like a beagle and sounds like one to boot. So far both puppies are very sweet with people and other dogs and have shown no aggression except with each other (sibling rivalry perhaps). I just can't help being a little concerned about the possible pit bull background. Does anyone else have a pit/beagle or just pit mix who could maybe relieve my concerns. I have Sophie in obedience training and she is doing very well. Is there anything I need to watch for in her behavior? Any advice you could offer would be great. Thanks!

2006-11-27 08:19:05 · 12 answers · asked by audairymaid 2

My dog is 4 years old. She was fixed when she was a puppy. Lately she tries to hump me 2 to 3 times a day. Why is she doing this? I thought her being neutered (sp?) this shouldn't be happening.
What should I do when she tries to do this to me?
thanks for any help anone can give me.

2006-11-27 08:17:53 · 8 answers · asked by Vicky C 2

Hi guys, we are ordering my Chihuahua a Buddy Belt harness for Christmas. I have heard from many people that they are great for small dogs. My Chihuahua has had problems with walking with collars, the make him cough and hack on our walks. The Buddy Belt puts the pressure on the chest, not the neck of the dog. I have also read that it is vet recommended. But, I was wondering, do any of you use the Buddy Belt on your dog??? I thought I would get some opinions...Thanks!

2006-11-27 08:02:12 · 3 answers · asked by R.S.C. 2

Are dogs that are neutered lazy and /or may gain weight? I'm wondering because I'm getting my dog neutered soon and if this is true I'm not looking forward to what he'll become. We play together all the time, he's 2yr old Golden full of life and energy. I love him this way, but my brother told me it's only because he's full of testoserone from not being fixed. I know he needs to be fixed because I read about Goldens major health problems and one of them is prostate cancer (if not neutered) Please tell me my dog won't become a shell of his former self after the surgery:( He's like a child to me.

2006-11-27 07:48:25 · 20 answers · asked by Inez J 1

We recently took in a stray puppy and gave it to a good family, while the dog was with us she was coughing and got sick twice, her new owner took her to the vet and she was diagnosed with pneumonia. I have had pneumonia 4 times in the past and I also have a 2 year old who was in contact with the puppy. Could this be passed on to Humans? Any help would be appreciated!

Thank you!

2006-11-27 07:47:13 · 5 answers · asked by carolann1214 1

I have a 4 month old chihaha puppy. she bounces off the walls how do get her to calm down

2006-11-27 07:42:44 · 12 answers · asked by thinroch03 2

Looking to buy a yorkie or maltese puppy for Christmas.

2006-11-27 07:35:50 · 4 answers · asked by Kristen O 1

2006-11-27 07:31:48 · 10 answers · asked by ajh3924 1

okay, I have a 7 month old mini dachshund. and hes a great royal pain, but my husband and I wish to get bigger dogs. But I am afraid with how my Mini dachshund is, he growls and shows fangs to people and other dogs and is a complete pansy I must say to anything else, he knows I am alpha over him but when I correct him he goes running to my husband whimpering up a storm and my husband being so great that he is, babies him and scolds me for correcting him so harshly infront of him, is this why my dog is the way he is? and is it bad for me to get another dog with having this monster of a rat in my household? * I love my dog just call him names when he ticks me off :)*

2006-11-27 07:29:47 · 3 answers · asked by ~*Twilight Star*~ 3

I own two 3 month old blue boy pit bulls (brothers from the same litter), and I'm somewhat confused with their behavior. One of the things that I'm trying to do with my pups is not have them sociolize with other people/animals (except when I have 2 take them to a pet store or the vet). I have tried taking them out for walks, but they don't seem to like the idea; they act like they're afraid/uncomfortable and they always try to walk back home. If they hear a dog bark, they will also back off. There's people that tell me that they're afraid or are not brave enough because of their behavior. The thing is that I don't really want my puppies to sociolize because I use to own a pit puppy about 2 months ago, and it got stolen from my porch because he would walk with anyone 'n was friendly with people (because of the early sociolization i put him through) and he was barely 3.5 months old. In other words,I'd like to know if my puppies will become a little more aggresive as they grow older

2006-11-27 07:24:42 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am looking for a course in dog behaviour

2006-11-27 07:16:51 · 4 answers · asked by gerdebie 1

My mother in law insists that if a purebred dog of one breed gets bred to another purebred dog of a different breed that the female is then "never the same" and the future puppies out of that female(even if both breeds are the same) cannot be registered because of that one "whoops" with a dog of another breed. I think this is totally stupid, and have told her this is not true. Please tell me your opinions. I belive this is a TOTAL old wives tale and genetically and scientifically cannot be factual. Her AKC Miniature Pinscher got pregnant by my AKC Toy Poodle, now she thinks her MinPin can NEVER be bred again, because she will have "poodle blood" in her, and says "it screws with the female's chemistry to be bred to another breed of dog". Her female is only registered, no titles or anything, she shouldnt be unfixed to begin with. My poodle is on his last leg of a CH. Someone please tell me this is BS so I can rub it in her face?

2006-11-27 07:15:08 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous