Dogs - January 2007

The purebred dogs of today were created by selectively breeding mixes of other breeds. The Golden Retriver, for example, was initally created by mixed a yellow mutt with a now-obsolete water spaniel. What are the origins of your purebreed of choice?

2007-01-27 15:25:20 · 13 answers · asked by Pink Denial 6

I have searched the internet but found nothing useful. I need home treatment, should I see a vet, signs it is worsening, chances it will get better...she is not acting in pain and is still quite playful. Please help me...

2007-01-27 15:20:44 · 12 answers · asked by cybermonk_4 1

2007-01-27 15:16:32 · 7 answers · asked by Lynn S 1

2007-01-27 15:15:46 · 29 answers · asked by littlecookie56 1

2007-01-27 15:07:08 · 15 answers · asked by reddi a 1

MY dog keeps(how can I say this)gulking or throwing up but nonthing is coming out.I think that he has a cold and I have a scheduel with a vet monday.I just can't stand waiting.I also think that theres fling in his throat and he's trying to get it out.He spit out a little of it and stopped doing it As much.He's drinking water but is'nt eating much.My mom gave him a small pice of a hot dog bun and he ate that this morning.The soung he is making is like when a dog throws uo but nonthing but a little spit is coming out.If you have any questions please ask me to be more specific PLEASE HELP ME!

2007-01-27 14:42:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-27 14:41:47 · 3 answers · asked by juicyfruitishandsome 4

Her name is Sassy she's a miniature poodle who in her "heyday" weighed abt 13lbs. Now she weighs just under 10. She was spayed years agp. I've taken her to the Vet who tested her for many things incl. worms. I've tried every dogfood I can think of. I don't know what else to do! Her teeth appear to be OK, but could use cleaning. She's an inside pampered pooch. I love her very much, & I need advice. Any ideas?

2007-01-27 14:39:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-27 14:30:49 · 5 answers · asked by juicyfruitishandsome 4

Hey, I liked the name Zoey Bella Dawn---just might be the one!

2007-01-27 14:20:26 · 16 answers · asked by GG 2

I got a lot of answers saying he is eather hybrid or shepard mix. I want to know hot to tell those apart... He may be shepard but I think shpards are more slender... But then again he may be fat. How do I tell if a hairy dog is fat? The hair confuses me.

And for those of you saying I WANT him to be wolf are very wrong, I just want to know what he is. And of coarse I'm happy to have him (Aside from destroying everything in his path) but I'm a very curious person so if you think I want to him to be wolf please keep it to yourselves.

So the questions here are:

How to determine if my dog is a hybrid or Shepard?

How to determine if a very haiy dog is overweught?

Thank you for your tolerance.

2007-01-27 14:12:15 · 12 answers · asked by Buttload 2

it feels so bad to loose a dog dosen't it cause my dog just died and I went to feed Jethrow and Bridgett came along I poured the food and Bridgett went in and Jethrow hurt her and she died I can not get over that can you.

2007-01-27 14:10:42 · 11 answers · asked by erin 2

I just got a 9 week old female Great Pyrenees. I had an adult one for a few weeks about 25 years ago, but it ran off after someone gave it to me. It seems like he was quiet and took a beating real well from my 3 year old. Tell me if you've owned one, and what you think about them personality wise etc.

2007-01-27 14:07:20 · 9 answers · asked by Lance 3

I brush my dog's teeth at least 3 times a week, and when I brush his teeth his gums bleed enough so I can see it on the brush... I don't think it is gingivitis because that is caused by poor dental care and I try to keep my dog's teeth in top condition. Why do you think this is happening?

2007-01-27 14:06:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have seen a few questions or answers on here suggesting that spaying or neutering is not beneficial? Why would people think that at all when it is well proven that spaying and neutering is beneficial especially if the animals are not going to be used for breeding! Just wondering

2007-01-27 13:58:38 · 27 answers · asked by amllvr2be 1

I forgot some details and more pictures.
His front legs do come straight down from his body, and he has howled before. And sometimes when he barks it sounds like a howl mixed in... And he looks like he's howling.

Here's a pictrue;

http://i11.tinypic.com/29p9f8j.jpg

Ain't he cute!?

Getting back to the subject my mom knows a lady that says he is deffinately part wolf, and it shows in his personality. He much much more destructive than other dogs.

I know there's more but it doesn't come to mind right now.

So yeah if you answered part one mabye this will help you!

2007-01-27 13:44:50 · 12 answers · asked by Buttload 2

He's eaten some chicken wings b4 (I have a bad roommate), and those are supposed to be worse, but is there anything I should do?

2007-01-27 13:43:14 · 8 answers · asked by Adam B 1

the last one I breeded died when I was eight I cried so much we were looking for a new one but no.

2007-01-27 13:41:08 · 28 answers · asked by erin 2

We have a puggle and when we let her out (crate training) she thinks it time to sprint through the house. We have a section off area in the back of the house for her to play and also have a area outside for her to play, but when we let her in the rest of the house she constantly trying to sprint through the house.

We have told her 'no' and we have made her take times out. We have put her on a leash, but nothing is working. She will not calm down, when let into the rest of the house.

By the way, she is a pup and she is 7 months old. Please help, we want to let her have more freedom in the house, but the running thing has to stop.

2007-01-27 13:37:02 · 12 answers · asked by Badviruz 2

2007-01-27 13:33:03 · 20 answers · asked by Syed Q 1

I just got a new little female bassett hound that needs a good registered name--3!!! I want to name/call her Zoey for my granny (Zola) and my mom (Ruby). I thought of Zoey Belle-----but stumped on something for the third. any suggestions???

2007-01-27 13:32:24 · 11 answers · asked by GG 2

2007-01-27 13:30:57 · 14 answers · asked by jhodie08 1

Another question about adopting a doggie. I am going next weekend to the shelter and hope to find our newest family member there (I found a few that i would like to meet on petfinder.com). My question is would it be ok to go there first and get the dog and then take him/her to petsmart with us to get a collar, leash, dog food and toys so we know we are getting the right kind for the right breed since we don't know yet the size, breed or age of the dog we are getting?

2007-01-27 13:29:00 · 9 answers · asked by momof3boys 7

She has had 3 or 4 litters prior to this.

2007-01-27 13:28:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just posted a sarcastic question, and removed it before it offended too many people. So, I will ask the question straight out. Why is it that many people don't do any real research before breeding? You hear of people worried when their ***** and stud get stuck together, and they don't know what to do. Not knowing that this was pretty well normal. Or, the woman earlier who had two dogs, one mutt and one pitt, that both had litters and the one dog was eating her pups. But, instead of calling the vet, she came here! Why do these people not learn? Why do they not want to call the vets? The question about the staph infection that they want home treatments, what are they thinking???

2007-01-27 13:28:01 · 11 answers · asked by Katslookup - a Fostering Fool! 6

We have decided to go to the local shelter next weekend and the pound and see if we can find our new family member there. I seen a few on petfinder.com that I would like to meet and see if any of them are a good fit for us. I have located a vet already that was recommended by a rescue group. Now I am wondering about pet insurance. I know some say it is a good idea, but which one is the best. I am located in Ohio.

2007-01-27 13:26:08 · 10 answers · asked by momof3boys 7

2007-01-27 13:25:52 · 5 answers · asked by "HOOSIER" 1

My dog was at a shelter that said he is a pure bred Alaskan Malamute... But he doesn't really look like one.

Here are some links:

My dog's face;
http://i16.tinypic.com/2q3vzet.jpg

He's has more hair and he's much more bulky than Alaskan Malamutes I've seen...

He's also has big feet, like a wolf.
Please help me!?

2007-01-27 13:24:53 · 15 answers · asked by Buttload 2

2007-01-27 13:20:06 · 17 answers · asked by Veritesirum 3

I was just wondering if anyone else experienced this sudden onset of symptoms? he will walk and then all of a sudden - bag legs wobble and he is unable to continue - and stops. He does not seem to be in any pain and is eating and everything as normal, aside from this symptom. I will be bringing him to the Vet on monday, but just wondered if anyone had anything like this happen ? I do not believe it to be arthritis as it was SUDDEN, and he is not very old. He's always been very healthy and was just at the vet for a yearly check up last week, all was normal then too.

2007-01-27 13:19:31 · 6 answers · asked by Blake 1