Dogs - December 2006

There are surveys to find what kind of dog you want to get. Is there a survey to type in characteristics of my dog and find possible breeds? (We've been told our dog is a lab mix, but have run into identical looking dogs. Too identical to be just a mix.)

2006-12-15 23:18:52 · 5 answers · asked by maryssa e 1

I haven't. In fact I'm pretty sure there's no such thing.

With that in mind, why don't (some) people do proper research about the breed that would be most suitable for them?

Why not take into account the dog's needs and bear in mind that each breed was originally bred for a working purpose, so will be particularly inclined towards certain traits?

Maybe then people wouldn't be so surprised at having their houses trashed by a dog that was originally bred for intelligence and stamina, after it has been left alone in a 1-bedroom flat all day.

Just a thought...

2006-12-15 22:36:01 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a new puppy and I hate when she jumps on me before I go out. She gets dirt and paw prints on my pants and I hate that. I don't mind it when I'm in my sweat pants and we are playing around. How do I teach her when she can and when she cant, or is it best to just never let her do it? How do I teach her that?

2006-12-15 22:25:33 · 11 answers · asked by dohm84 4

worm medicine for the husky. The Interceptor is for 51-100lbs. Will it harm her if I give her a pill or should I cut it and give to her. This might sound like a silly question, but I just don't want to harm my dog. Any suggestion will be appreaciated.p.s. I order their medicine through 1-800 pet meds so it will take about a week or so for me to get hers. Thank you.

2006-12-15 22:02:41 · 6 answers · asked by Boricua Born 5

My 5 year old yorkie just started using the bathroom in the house. He's been potty trained and has done well for the past years but the trouble began about 2 months ago. He's even peed on myself! He does it openly in front of me and he's never behaved this way before. Not even as a puppy. The interesting thing is we just got another yorkie and she is doing well with being potty trained. Is he peeing because of her? How can I get him to stop?

2006-12-15 21:55:09 · 8 answers · asked by ? 1

what's the best and quickest way to potty train a dog and make it very loyal and friendly?

2006-12-15 21:55:02 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-15 21:21:51 · 15 answers · asked by bianca b. 2

I've had this puppy since 6 weeks. She is almost a year old. Never abused. We love her but when we try to pick her up she pees everywhere. They say it is called submissive peeing. Okay now what?

2006-12-15 20:44:12 · 5 answers · asked by Pinkielee 2

It is a Bouvier des Flanders. I've been told at six months, but also been advised that I should wait until 2 years - so not to influence the dog's normal development.

2006-12-15 20:38:28 · 12 answers · asked by ASCape 1

What is the suggestion on house breaking, I am tryin to train him to paper, is there any other way that might be easier or the best way's to do this, Yy.

2006-12-15 20:34:50 · 11 answers · asked by Daisy 1

She's a 3 year old black lab, she has had a history of allergies., these bumps are right where her whiskers come out of her muzzle, are these zit's/ingrown whisker? or is it an allergic reaction to something?

2006-12-15 20:22:37 · 4 answers · asked by Matthew P 1

Does anyone have any advice for me I just got a shitzui puupy, and he is havin trouble getting agusted. I realize I just got him home, but maybe something will help him feel a little better. Ty.

2006-12-15 20:19:13 · 6 answers · asked by Daisy 1

My dog woke me up at about 345 this morning, shaking, and pacing around my bed.He doesn't ever wake me up in the middle of the night, so it kind of freaked me out. Once I got out of bed he got up and vomited on the floor. It was yellow and foamy (bile?). He didn't eat his dinner last night so I'm wondering if he's got an upset stomach from not eating...any suggestions? He's a 2.5 yr old male, belguim shepard/border collie mix.

2006-12-15 20:13:14 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 8 month old German Shepherd has been ready to begin breeding...what is the youngest acceptable age to begin breeding him? (The AKC requires males to be 10 monthes old and female must be 12 monthes old in order to allow their puppies to be registered)

2006-12-15 20:00:42 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

i got my son a dog when he was 2 and now he is 8.his dog died tonight while he was asleep and when he wakes up i dont know what to say im so upset cause i really didnt like the dog but it meant so much to him and he doesnt have hardly any friends and his father passed away when he was 1,and i cant bare to see him cry what can i do?he has been through so much at a young age breaks my heart

2006-12-15 19:56:10 · 14 answers · asked by bri n 3

Chihuahua? alot of people do not like them why

2006-12-15 19:43:15 · 6 answers · asked by Star-Dust 7

I noticed that my doggy's ears and nose are a bit warmer than usual (even when he's sleeping, he is still pretty warm). Should I be concerned? What should I do if he has a fever?

2006-12-15 19:28:37 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

My dog is limping with alternating legs. She's completely fine at first, but she would suddenly tremble and puts her leg up. She would alternate the leg from left hind leg to right hind leg (and sometimes even to her fore-legs alternatively as well) as if she forgot which leg she was having problem with. We massaged her leg and she is able to walk again. Is she pretending or is she really sick?

2006-12-15 19:18:19 · 14 answers · asked by Nox 1

Our dog, Hippo, ws only in the pound for 4 days and the moment we met her we fell in love. She is already attached at the hip. When we told her to Pet Smart she didn't mind the kids but when we showed her a squeeky toy she tried to climb into my arms. And when some people came up to her she pressed close against me. Also when I had her and my boyfriend left we were sitting there and when he came back she let out a little growl until she smelled him and realized it was ok. The worst though was when we were outside, she met my mom fine, and was fine with my brother the first time. There were some boys across the street and when they got close she started to do, like a, throat bark and just climbed in my lap. Then snapped at my brother. We have only had her for less then a day and also had a 4 hour car drive. The only times it has happened is with me and people approaching me and my bf isn't there, so is she protecting me? I just want to nip this problem in the butt and need input.

2006-12-15 19:14:27 · 5 answers · asked by meggie_629 2

She is 11 months old and still no signs of a heat cycle. She is with a male doberman but he tries to hump anything so i cant tell by him (he is nuetered). Is somthing wrong? Or is it normal? I have tried to find this question out by doing more research but have had no luck. I am not planning on breeding her at this age I am just wanting to know so that I can be expecting her heat cycle. thx

2006-12-15 19:02:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

my 5 months old male german shepherd dog is cow hocked and his rear toes keep pointing outwards when he stands or walks , does anybody know about it ? will he get better when he gets older ? is it so serious ?

2006-12-15 18:55:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have 2 blue line male APBTs, they're both exactly the same age (because they're brothers). Well, they will be turning 4 months in about a week, but one of them, I believe weighs about 34lbs, and the other one weighs about 30 lbs. or so...I have been trying to make the 30lbs to weight the same as the other one, but I haven't been able to do so...I was actually wondering if they both are at a normal weight for their age...I have met people that say "My Pit is 4 or 5 months old, and they're really big..."............P.S- I feed them with Royal Canin (Large breed puppy 'n Babydog food) as well as Science diet puppy canned food...

2006-12-15 18:50:23 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

,,barks the most? ;O)

2006-12-15 18:40:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please dont respond with: go to the vet! I just want info and experienced answers plz. My friends female pitt-bull. (a sweetie!)is in heat. She has something swollen and protruding out down there so large that it looks like she has human male balls! Any idea what this is? Cant wait till he go to vet with her! I need to know now! Thank you

2006-12-15 18:38:02 · 9 answers · asked by anothersatniteandiaintgotno 2

My friend got a puppy to surprise her daughter. I picked it up from the airport a few minutes ago, and I will babysit him until Sunday because that's when she will be surprising her daughter. So...what do I feed him? I don't have any dog food right now and I can't buy any until tomorrow. What should I give him to eat tonight. Is milk ok?

2006-12-15 18:33:06 · 11 answers · asked by Neiner_Weiner 5

My female dog died two days later after she had seven puppies, and we informed the owner of the stud, after 4 weeks he said he didnt want one or anything to do with the animals what should we do. We had to hand raise them buying puppy formula and everything cost me over 1000 dollars and now when he sees how big they have gotten he all of a sudden wants one. What would seem fair. Should he have to pay for the dog or should he get the pick of the liter???

2006-12-15 18:23:56 · 17 answers · asked by gizmo420187 1

Hello

Right now we have a six pound female chihuahua over here and we are waiting for her to breed with my male. So far he has mounted her a thousand times but he cant seem to get his penis in her? As bad as this sounds is there anything that i can do to help the process along? We really want them to breed but im not sure if he knows what he is doing because it is his first time....... So is there anything that I need to do to help of will they figure it out? Please help she is already in her third week of heat and she is not mine she is a friends and needs to go home in a couple of days so we really need this to work.

2006-12-15 18:02:52 · 8 answers · asked by cardinalchik 2

What kind of breed is Itchy from the movie All Dogs go to Heaven??

2006-12-15 17:54:25 · 13 answers · asked by Laura S 2

My puppy's color is cream and a male.
Im looking for an american name.
I dont know what to name it so i need help.

2006-12-15 17:50:23 · 6 answers · asked by mark378564674 1

2006-12-15 17:48:58 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous