Dogs - September 2007

I really want to get a puppy, but I'm not sure what kind to get! I would like to get a puppy that's sort of big. I want to avoid getting a very small dog, and I want something that barely sheds. A non-shedding dog is perfect, I'm allergic to dogs that shed A LOT. I might be able to get a puppy in a couple months but I just really don't know what kind to get.

2007-09-11 14:05:22 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

Thank God! My area will soon have breed specific legislation and it's long overdue in my book. Some breeds just were bred to be alpha dogs and aggressive and no amount of "socialization" or training can override DNA. What do you think of the ever growning BSL? Facts are facts and even the most fierce toy breed dog cannot kill a grown man but many large dominant breeds already have, a zillion times over not to mention children and other animals.

2007-09-11 14:01:36 · 20 answers · asked by thefinalresult 7

I have two small dogs. One is a Chihuahua and she is in heat right now. My other one is a Shih Tzu and she just turned 7 months. I am wanting to get them both fixed but I am not wanting my Shih Tzu to come into heat before I do it.

My question is: I didn't know if a dogs cycle is anything like a ladies. Meaning, if you have a group of girls that are always together, they will more then likely have their cycle together. Since my Chihuahua is in heat, will my Shih Tzu be more likely to come in?

I know that this may sound like a silly question. I am getting them both fixed and would like to do it at the same time (after my Chihuahua's heat is over) but I do not want my Shih Tzu coming into heat before I get her fixed. So I am just wondering if I should go ahead and get her fixed before the other.

2007-09-11 13:46:43 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please help me my dog is about 30lb and he is a cairn terrier. He just ate a regular size hershey milk chocolate bar. Is he going to die??? He is relatively small also.

2007-09-11 13:46:30 · 29 answers · asked by kingneptune117 2

We have 8 pitbull pups for sale. They are registered with ADBA. I have them on puppyfind.com & online-pedigrees.com. Does anyone know any other pitbull kennels I can connect with? Or where I can post an ad to sell the pups?

And I don't wanna hear any BS about pitbulls being vicious...blah, blah, blah...if you don't like pits don't bother answering, I don't have time for ignorance.

Best answer WILL be chosen. Thanx in advance!!

2007-09-11 13:28:08 · 32 answers · asked by buckshotbullies 3

I have just lost my very best friend, my dog. I never imagined the grief would be so bad. I feel lost, empty, and miss her all day, although she was so ill, I still feel guilt to agreeing to her being put to sleep. No one seems to understand! Just wondered if I'm really crazy, or if anyone else feels like their world has ended, because of the loss of their dog.
Thanks xx

2007-09-11 13:25:14 · 50 answers · asked by Anonymous

I got my pitbull to calm down enough so now I can walk her without a leash(no leash law) but when people see her they walk to the other side of the street so what I am saying is is it dangerous to walk her without a leash

2007-09-11 13:17:49 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous

Has anyone tried this? What do you think? Does it work? Should I get it? If it doesn't, do you know any other books I should get? I really need to housebreak my 7-month puppy FAST!!!!!!!!!! I'm desperate!

2007-09-11 13:17:09 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-11 13:17:01 · 8 answers · asked by kenny h 1

2007-09-11 13:13:54 · 10 answers · asked by kenny h 1

Please make it (a) VERY convincing reason(s)

2007-09-11 13:02:04 · 6 answers · asked by Piggy 2

Can anyone tell me there opionion on the news saying that microchips are causing a bad type of cancer in ratts and some dogs.See I am scared now .My dog has a chip.Has anyone ever asked a vet about removing this chip?My biggest question is how many of you had dogs that lived to be a very old age and had a chip?I am really wanting this chip out of my dog now.What do you think really?

2007-09-11 12:55:55 · 9 answers · asked by deedee 4

My father in law has neglected the family dog and it needs to see a vet...so in order to sedate her they attempted to give her a dose of valium...unsuccessful. i just wanted to know what would have happened if they were successful? i need to be armed with info and not just my anger

2007-09-11 12:35:29 · 11 answers · asked by Julie M 1

like is it better to get a male or female as a pet dog?

2007-09-11 12:29:30 · 41 answers · asked by chelsey_soocute 2

We just bought a 3 year old sheltie from a couple who had had her since she was a pup. We just got her last night. She is acating super scared of EVERYTHING i feel so bad! I knew it would be a bit tricky with her being 3 years old and only being with that family. The family sold her because they have a 14 mo. old and a 4 mo. old and she said she just does not have the time for her. She seems very depressed, lost and sad. I've played with her and taken her on MANY walks today. Does anyone have any good suggestions on helping her adapt to us her new family? I know it will take a bit but i want to do everything i can to make her more comfortable. Someone suggested putting karo or kyro syrup in her water? I've never ever heard of that so if you have fill me in. Any suggestions would be great! thanks!

2007-09-11 12:04:54 · 5 answers · asked by roxygurl1307 3

My puppy is 7 months old, I feed her Ol' Roy puppy food. For the past two weeks or so she has had off and on diarrhea. Her poop will be hard in the morning and then very soft a few hours later. Just now it was pretty much liquid. Any ideas why this is happening? Should I ask my vet, or will it go away eventually? She hasn't lost any weight over it or her appetite.

2007-09-11 11:46:16 · 7 answers · asked by bulbspringer13 2

2007-09-11 11:35:46 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

and he's not eating as much and his eyes are watery.

2007-09-11 10:09:54 · 13 answers · asked by Rodriguez1957 1

I have had my dog for a year now and when I got her I was told her Mom was a Chihuahua and her dad was a Min Pin (both registered) I have always said she is a Chihuahua/Min Pin mix, but my sister and brother in law seem to think she had dauchsund in her, b/c is long in length. Are some dogs just longer bodied than others? Her girth is 15" and she is 14" long (neck to tail) I just said I figured her mom was a long haired Chihuahua. Please tell me what you think:
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q12/Branola/Pictures/pixie9.jpg
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I am just curious, I don't care what her mix it, sometimes it's just nice to be able to tell people when they ask :)

Thanks!

2007-09-11 10:09:48 · 5 answers · asked by Bran 3

2007-09-11 09:54:35 · 10 answers · asked by Tania N 1

i have always heard that shelties r a very verbal breed. i.e. they grunt and try to talk like they r humans. is there any truth to this rumor. i have a rat terrier sheltie mix and he whines and wimpers and grunts and groans and looks at u and expects u to know what he is thinking about or "talking" about. so is there any truth to this rumor. all u sheltie people.

2007-09-11 09:42:33 · 5 answers · asked by Stephanie 6

2007-09-11 09:41:40 · 15 answers · asked by david 1

2007-09-11 09:35:50 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

my dog does sometimes

2007-09-11 09:34:08 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

on the neck or those huge things that goes all over his body. personally i wnna use the 1 on the neck so it dosnt look like a deformed dog with soo much ropes on him.

2007-09-11 09:03:31 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

He is not the only dog I've ever had that does this so I know it's got to be a canine thing. I was just wondering if anyone else's dog does this.

2007-09-11 09:00:47 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've got a Poodle girl, so I just thought of a great way to make some great money! The neighbor down the street has a few magnets.

So, if I breed them, I'd get Magnadoodles, right? I saw some at Target for like $20. If I get 10 Magnadoodles in the litter, that's $200! That's great money, but if I get 10 Poodles, that would be $2000! And all I need to pay for is dog food!

So, I have a few questions:
1. How many Magnadoodles do you think I'll get in each litter?
2. Does the name "Magnadoodle" have a copyright? Do you think I can use it for my girl's babies?
3. Do you think I could sell them to just anybody or would they have more needs than the Magnadoodles at Target?
4. Are there any special breeding requirements for this new breed?

Thanks!

2007-09-11 08:58:53 · 24 answers · asked by Cleoppa 5

I have rescued a 16/17wk doberman, he has never been house trained, the people that had him let him go where ever and when ever he wanted, how do i re train him, it is driving us mad, i have been taking him out every 30 min, saying go toilet, and praising and giving treats when goes, washing and spraying the area after he does goes to remove scent, Saying no and trying to get him outside if i catch him going inside(he just looks at me and finishes anyway)everything i can find i have tried as in "puppy house training"
does he need a different way because he is older?
can i break this habit?

2007-09-11 08:57:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just got a new puppy. She's a Cairn Terrier/ Chihuahua mix and she won't stop biting things. Hair, paper, feet, fingers, anything she can get her teeth on. It's starting to become a problem. She's been eating things and then pooping them out, things such as ear plugs. How can I get her to stop chewing on things?

2007-09-11 08:56:52 · 11 answers · asked by MJ 2

I have a 16 wk doberman that i rescued and put on Arden Grange large puppy dry complete as i do not like brands like iams or pedigree etc because of there horrid animal testing and animal derivatives ingredients, but he is farting like a trooper and stinking us out! what is your experience with feeding your dobie?
in the uk by the way

2007-09-11 08:46:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous