Dogs - August 2007

We have a westie puppy who is now 16 weeks old and he is clearly the runt of the litter. I feel a little cheated as we would never have chosen a runt. Here is what happened: the breeder lives far from us and he was to be in our area coincidently when we were going to choose a puppy. He offered to meet us at a convenient place w/ the male dogs he had left (we wanted a male) The next day he showed up w/ 1 puppy and said the other had sold the night before. The puupy ws tiny but what did I know right? My mom and cousin both have westies and this little dog of ours looks like a joke next to them he is so tiny. He is not house training at all, in fact the idiot uses his kennel as a litter box when what I have read over and over a dog inherantly will not soil his den etc. My question is this: are runts known for being unintelligent and are they slow to develop etc. Also do breeders generally sell a runt for the same price as the other pups in a litter? We wouldn't even be able to stud him!

2007-08-28 05:20:25 · 24 answers · asked by Rachel M 1

These two love to be together he is also german shepard.they have a fit now if they are seperated at all she only has about 2 weeks left untill she delivers so I really need to know if he can stay with her or not.

2007-08-28 05:16:36 · 7 answers · asked by alling1969 1

My family has just bought a little puppy. He was born on 6/9/07. I need to know when to feed him, how to care for him, etc. Can someone recommend an online guide? By the way, he's a Morkie ( Maltese/Yorkie)

2007-08-28 05:12:02 · 11 answers · asked by Back to Basiccs,! :) 2

my wife and i just adpoted a golden retriever from the shelter. we were told he has all the shots and dewormed. i wonder how often he needs to be dewormed? what kind of worms i have to worry about for golden? are the over-the-counter drugs effective?

2007-08-28 05:03:27 · 12 answers · asked by Eric C 4

I see this question asked here all the time..."I have an 8-week old puppy that will be left alone all day. What do I do?". Why is it that people think it's OK to do this? I tell people they either need to get someone to take care of the dog during the day, or give the dog to someone who can take care of it properly. They usually don't like that answer, but it's the truth isn't it? Let me know what you think.

2007-08-28 04:09:11 · 16 answers · asked by Seth T 2

She's a 6-month old Pekingese pup and I want to breed her, but not for a couple of years. I want to make this as easy on her as possible. What can I do to help her?

2007-08-28 03:43:23 · 12 answers · asked by Lisa N. 1

Female dogs are called *****. How about male dogs?

2007-08-28 03:10:23 · 18 answers · asked by hoenghsu 1

Okay, here are the details:

1. I adopted Lexie from a shelter a little over 2 years ago. She was the next dog to be put down, and I couldn't see that happening to her.

2. Due to her being in a shelter, she has severe separation issues, and cannot be left alone or she will destroy everything in sight. Therefore, while I am at work; she is in a crate. Her anxiety is so bad, that she will even chew on her feet out of nervousness. She has also chewed through a metal crate one time and I came home to a dog covered in blood.

3. Lexie was diagnosed with Advanced Heartworms about 2 months ago.

4. When given the shot to treat the Heartworms, the dog must remain completely calm, or the dead heartworms will be push into the lungs and the dog will die.

Lexie is obviously not a calm dog. Plus, we have 2 puppies in the house so that doesn't help the situation. She cannot play for long periods of time without coughing from the current worms in her lungs. So, would you put her down?

2007-08-28 01:59:42 · 35 answers · asked by Rainey H 2

I brush and bathe him regularly and he's going to the groomers but I just want to shave it all off.

2007-08-28 01:59:08 · 13 answers · asked by jennyrose25 1

2007-08-28 01:46:44 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am a dog lover, and at first, like much all dog lovers wanted to lock him up and throw away the key. But then yesterday after seeing him say he was sorry, I kind of changed my mind. I mean he apologized to everyone. Not to mention the fact that he found Jesus. So if Jesus can forgive him, why can't we. I mean throwing him in jail isn't going to unhang or undrown those dogs.

Also, giving the racial persecution that has been inflicted upon him, I only think that it is fair to cut him some slack. There is no way that he would be under this kind of scrutiny if he were white. If he were white, he would have been given a slap on the wrist and maybe would have been suspended for one game. Not to mention, if he were Mexican, he would be a national hero for extending the sport of cockfighting beyond chickens. So I say, the poor guy has been through enough. Let's forgive and forget.

2007-08-28 01:33:12 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

Our house dog just got sprayed by a skunk.......she is POTIENT!!! What do i do to get it out?? Besides just wait.....

2007-08-27 23:55:34 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I getting a 3year old puppy and if I can change the name or will it be best to keep the name at it past owens given him.

2007-08-27 22:24:49 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-27 22:19:35 · 6 answers · asked by keepsmiling_76 2

my dog loves his daily dose of peanut butter in his king toy, but is it too much?

2007-08-27 18:21:21 · 3 answers · asked by luvmydog 1

2007-08-27 16:48:47 · 11 answers · asked by dylanevans1 1

my dog (a 7 year old great pryneese male) is having some trouble we just moved him from new hampshire to california about 2 weeks ago and he spends his days sleeping and his nights well pacing and panting non stop. he doesnt even pause to sleep. is anyone familiar or knows whats going on with him? ive had many sleepless nights due to his panting and pacing.

2007-08-27 16:19:48 · 6 answers · asked by Felix 1

My husband and I have wanted a pug puppy for so long, and while we don't have one yet, we are getting close to a time when we can get one. I am building a case for litter training the puppy, and would like to know if my reasons are sufficient for trying this.

1.We work full time and won't be able to take weeks off to train the puppy. I think leaving him in a crate for at least four hours until I can get back home to let him out is cruel. Babies can't hold their bladders that long, how can I expect a puppy to?

2.Pugs are very sensitive to temperature and humidity, so he must be an inside dog and we can't kennel him. There will also be times when the weather is just too hot or cold for us to take him outside.

3.No matter what's going on, he can go without us having to stop and attend to him, and he won't have an accident because we're too slow.

4.Litter training via crate training has all the benefits of crate training as well.

Are these good reasons to consider litter?

2007-08-27 16:17:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anda 3

Is the boxer the strongest dog? Because, my friend has a male, and she said that hes 95 pounds all muscle. And she said that there the strongest dog breed, and also the second smartest, next to the German shepherd. My B-F has an English mastiff and a bull mastiff, and they both look Allot bigger then the boxer. If the boxer isn't the strongest then what is? If there not the smartest then what is?

2007-08-27 15:44:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Saturday I took the geeky Bernese pups (nearly 8 mos old) to a conformation match. They're not competitive yet but its really important they get out in public and learn how to behave.

Sunday the pups mother was entered in an AKC conformation show and took Winners B*tch and Best of Opposite sex. We're mere points away from her championship.

I also had my Samoyed puppy (8 mos old) entered. He earned his first point and a Best of breed. We had great fun!!!

So, what did you do with your dogs that was fun?

2007-08-27 15:05:59 · 13 answers · asked by animal_artwork 7

Hi. I am living in a city with an English Mastiff who is almost a year now, very well behaved and trained. I was approached by a drunk who made a move on me physically and verbally outside my bank. He was subtle in actions but scared me with words, taking time to befriend the dog and my kid before he spoke to me. I couldnt make a scene w/the kid so I told him to go away and that I was reporting him. The whole thing was really rattling. The bank called the police. I went out to leave and the guy came right over again & just as I was getting ready to respond, my dog went nuts. I have never seen him like this. Other than my own fear, there was no obvious threat. Did he sense the threat from me? I comforted him and then went home but on the way home he reacted agressively to two more people who spoke to me. What can I do to let him know it's ok and should I worry now that he is going to be wary of everyone for a while? I'm glad to know he'll protect me if need be but concerned.

2007-08-27 14:45:50 · 9 answers · asked by abhorman 3

2007-08-27 14:39:16 · 3 answers · asked by ervin a 1

Does anyone know where I could get a Miniature Chihuahua? I have checked the ASPCA, Pound, Petsmart and Pet co. I would rather go thru a petstore instead of private party

2007-08-27 14:26:30 · 12 answers · asked by Jbcanfi74 2

2007-08-27 14:02:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

It seems that many Americans have an obsession with dangerous pets like snakes, alligators and dangerous dog breeds like pit bulls and even get tigers. Why do people get dangerous pets?
This phenomenon seems to be especially true of the lower classes. Is it out of ignorance, an unhealthy obsession with danger , a need to showoff in public or compensating for a lack of masculinity and/or money?

2007-08-27 14:00:59 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-27 14:00:54 · 2 answers · asked by Cody 1

2007-08-27 13:56:44 · 19 answers · asked by P 2

she sits down, and like scoots across the ground on her bottom....why?

2007-08-27 13:46:09 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have 2 shelties, one is 13 years old and one is 4 months old. Naturally, the puppy wants to play-fight, and I think the older dog likes to also (she wags her tail, and if the puppy backs away, she will go after the puppy). But sometimes, it seems like they are REALLY fighting hard. Do I try to train them not to play so hard, or is this just natural and its not causing any harm?

2007-08-27 13:46:02 · 7 answers · asked by cacilluf 1

he is maybe 6 months old and i planned on having him fixed when he is old enough and I have the money.. is this something i need to have done right away?

2007-08-27 13:40:30 · 7 answers · asked by Rexy 1