Dogs - January 2007

I am debating between a few different breeds. One is the Yorkie Terrier, Shih Tzu, Japanese Chin, Chihauha, Pomeranian, and Dachshaund. Which breed would be the best for apartment living, is friendly, doesn't yap (or bark) at any/everything (all dogs will bark I know this). I just worry about it disturbing my neighbors when I'm gone and it barking all day. Please advise.

2007-01-18 01:35:13 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have one and I think that he is a little fisty he has bit a few people but, other than that he is a great dog i love him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-01-18 01:31:02 · 6 answers · asked by soccer cutie!!! 1

2007-01-18 01:29:45 · 8 answers · asked by joanie 2

what are the safest small dog chews since greenies bones are dangerous.joancmx1@yahoo.com

2007-01-18 01:22:00 · 3 answers · asked by joanie 2

What's your favourite breed of dog? If possible, could you stick a picture on?

2007-01-18 01:06:27 · 25 answers · asked by Jahzarra 2

2007-01-18 01:03:53 · 6 answers · asked by april h 3

i have a maltese shih tzu mix. he's a little bigger than most of his breeds, but he's still very small compared to labrador or other big dogs. i took him to a park and there were four big dogs coming after him. they were friendly, except for this one dog who keeps on attacking him with his two front paws and hurt his back. he was okay. he wasn't hurt that bad but he was so terrified he screamed for like ten minutes during the chasing. and i freaked out because he was so loud and sounded like he was hurting really bad.
this has never happened to him before. he's fine with big dogs as long as they're not aggressive. he doesn't like loud dogs.
he was so terrified. so what should i do? should i stay away from the park and forget about trying to get him to make friends with big dogs? because i'm thinking i might get a big dog someday....

2007-01-18 00:53:04 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I can't get her to do anything outside. I must admit she's quite smart though she hides from me and when she "appears" I don't find the "nasty" gift she's left until later. It's almost creepy where she goes because it's mostly in places I don't frequent, like upstairs in a bedroom that isn't used or in the back of a closet. I know she probably wasn't potty - trained as I thought because I took her out OFTEN. Is it possible to take them out to often while training?

2007-01-18 00:43:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a puppy that doesn't eat dog food. I bought him purina for puppy at his first day at home. At first, he ate the food but the following day, I was surpise that he barely touch the food. I thought that maybe he doesn't want purina so I tried pedigree puppy food... again he doesn't want to eat it. He just smells it and play with it but doesn't eat it.

When I bought some treats (pedigree calbones etc.) it is only then that my puppy started to eat. I am however worried that he might not be taking enough nutrients for his daily needs. WHAT SHOULD I DO TO MAKE MY PUPPY EAT THE PUPPY DOG FOOD EITHER OF PURINA OR PEDIGREE? PLS HELP.

2007-01-18 00:39:46 · 7 answers · asked by Lars Ulrich 3

Our 3yr. old Lab breaks out in hives due to an acute allergy from something. We had to rush him to the emergency vet last night coz he had tiny bumps on his skin all over his body- head, legs , back, everywhere. The vet said he had an acute allergy to something and gave him a Benadryl shot. No one has been able to tell us why this is happeneng and this is the second time it has occured. One vet suggested that we get his blood tested to see what he is allergic to and that they could give him a shot to cure it. Only problem is, it could cost $700 + thru the course of a year to get him treated that way, and we would have this problem for the rest of his life. We can't afford to spend that kind of money every year but we want him to stop suffering. Is there any holistic remedy or herbal treatment for him to where he's not having to take shots or pop pills for the rest of his life just to be himself?
He's feeling miserable and I hate seeing him suffer like this. Please help.

2007-01-18 00:32:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been feeding my staffie this food and am generally happy. I am particularly concerned about ethical issues as I am aware that Iams in particular are cruel to dogs in their testing of food. What do others think?

2007-01-18 00:28:54 · 16 answers · asked by poochieanna 2

He is one year old and needed for breeding. How much do I charge for someone to use him?

2007-01-18 00:20:33 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

My dog is suffering. He got bump by a car. He's still alive though but he lost his 2 feet and he can't barely move. He can't bark anymore and he can't properly eat now. I think he is slowly dying. We love our dog and we don't want him to suffer anymore.

2007-01-18 00:14:26 · 15 answers · asked by Ronnie 1

And for heaven's sake, DON'T tell me to go to the vet!!!!!!!! Why do you think I'm asking you people?????

2007-01-18 00:06:35 · 3 answers · asked by ? 2

i have had my usally well behaved dog for over two years,she has always slept in my bedroom on the floor, i have tried making her sleep downstairs but when i get up she has chewed the house to bits, until recently she has never pooed in my bedroom, now all of a sudden every t5ime i wake up for the past month she has pooed and peed in my bedroom!! i have tried bleaching my floor to remove any smell but she still does it! this is getting me so down i am so close to letting her go!! please please help, i have tried to punnish her this seems to make no difference. i am at my wit ends!! thank you for any advice!

2007-01-18 00:00:21 · 7 answers · asked by soinlove 2

http://www.daytondailynews.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2007/01/18/ddn011807pitbullsinside.html

2007-01-17 23:56:47 · 17 answers · asked by EL-BRAY 3

Basic training for small puppies

2007-01-17 23:55:53 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

There's a dog that is always outside in this guys garden, I can't tell if it's old or starving. And it never seems to be out of the garden, everytime I pass. It's always dropping it's head and laying down if you look at it, in a submissive type of way. Is this dog being abused or something?

2007-01-17 23:27:06 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm trying to get my 7 pups 1st injections done and can't afford it as on benefit. Is there any help out there?

2007-01-17 23:22:31 · 13 answers · asked by Foxxy Brown 1

2007-01-17 22:54:34 · 6 answers · asked by bikermom12002 1

She hadnt called me for about a month. I assumed it was due to the holidays. The last time I saw her she had stopped over with her nephew and his Saint Bernard. This dog was about 13 mos old. Her nephew George, was very excited about his dog and wanted my opinion. I could see in his eyes he felt insulted when I said I was not a fan of the mantle coat Saint. I listened closely for a half hour as he bragged about this dog. Never once making a negative statement towards the dog. The truth is it was roach backed and a real POS. (I didnt tell them this) Its entire confirmation was off balance. They left rather aburptly when I asked why the dog hadn't been fixed yet. ( now I think they expected me to allow the dog to breed with my female when she matures) I find out a month later she has been upset with me because I insulted her nephew. Should I have lied? Weren't they asking my opinion? I wasnt rude just factual.

2007-01-17 22:48:49 · 20 answers · asked by st.lady (1 of GitEm's gang) 6

the lump is where the chest bone should be and is the size of a tennis ball. The dog is an English springer spaniel.

2007-01-17 22:43:36 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Our last dog was such a good friend. I know this is a different dog etc. and he's just being a puppy but he is more dominant and challenging and I'm struggling to bond with him. Will this make it hard for me to train him? should I keep him? My husband adores this this pup but doesn't have time to train it. Its a border collie and our third at that so I know how bright they are and how important training is.

2007-01-17 22:20:50 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

how annoying is it when you ask a question to help you get better knowledge of breeding a dog and you get slated for it, if you didnt ask then you would be no better offand the dog could suffer as a result, i hate these ppl who slate ppl for asking, think they have forgot its a question&answer site. b4 u ask, i am a breeder and a respectable one with knowledge.....

2007-01-17 22:19:54 · 19 answers · asked by STEFF Tarby 2

ok so i bred my 4 year old female labrador x german shepherd with my 2 year old male golden retriever x staffy and she is due to have puppys in about like.. 2 days but last year my female dog (daisy) was diagnosed with elbow dysplasia and my male (boomer) has been swaying his hips, having problems walking and was showing signs of hip dysplasia.
boomer was showing these signs aprox 7 mths ago but i bred him and her because i didnt know what it was.
i was wondring, is elbow or hip dyplasia hereditory? i do hope not because i dont want the pupys to get it. my female doesnt have bad elbow dysplasia but its affecting her walking, running, getting up, going up and down stairs ect.
can anybody who has bred dogs before, give me some HELPFUL TIPS?
i have never bred before so i need a bit of help. i did not bye my dogs from a reputoble breeder but they did not screan the sire and ***** and that was ok wit me coz i didnt think they were gonna get it.the breeder had no health guarantee!!!!

2007-01-17 22:17:04 · 10 answers · asked by Natalie xox 1

etc of the puppy that bugs her as this is done by me every evening. Its the time she spends alone with the pup at home after my daughter goes to school and I leave for office. . The pup keeps barking and following her all around the house. The breed is a pomeranian and it was bought from a vet and is quite healthy (2 months old) and very sweet. My daughter also wants to keep playing with it all the time (but in the bargain her studies should not get neglected which is also the reason my wife is upset). So right now the pup's future in our home seems uncertain?? So how do I convince her?

2007-01-17 22:14:52 · 2 answers · asked by mg 1

we host a dog photo contest that we believe is the most fair way to have one. It takes out all the possibilities of dogs winning because their owners click alot or how many friends they have.
www.astralenterprise.com/bestinshow.htm

2007-01-17 22:07:13 · 4 answers · asked by astral_enterprise 1

who is fed up with people on here asking about breeding thier dog, who has no idea, obviously wanting the money and dont appear to care about the poor dog. Then when they get the answer they dont want to hear, remove the question.

There are too many dog breeders who are only doing it for the money, what about the dog!

2007-01-17 21:14:09 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

my daughter just loves animals and is not at all afraid of them. Returning it back will break her heart. Also we have spent a lot of money for buying it and for its medicines/vaccines/etc.

Any suggestions to make my wife accept the puppy?

2007-01-17 20:51:53 · 18 answers · asked by mg 1

stop? Will they wake us up in the middle of the night and bark?

2007-01-17 20:36:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous