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There are shit loads of them down here in Essex and the novelty has well and truly worn off, in fact they're a bit of a pest. I have to stop my Bully chasing them almost every day. They're quite shy and will hide up in brambles and thick undergrowth that I don't think most Deer could get into but he knows they're in there and will flush them out. Some of them are actually quite big, more than a challenge for most dogs I would have thought and with those tusks I'm sure they could do some damage if they caught a dog in the wrong place. I really wish they'd get rid of the ones around my w
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anyone got any pics of red noes bull x or blue bull x
hogdog replied to MR.HAZEY's topic in Lurchers & Running Dogs
I've seen a red nosed Staff,a 'pure bred' K.C registered one at that. It's just a gene that dilutes colour, people get too hung up on it thinking it's a certain type. It may have been a type at one point but not any more as it's been mixed into most lines. It's also in loads of other dogs, Hungarian Vizlas, Dogue de Bordeaux, Plummers, Retrievers, nearly all the Mediterranean rabbit hounds etc so it doesn't necessarily related to the Pit. BTW Cannyboy, blue Staffords/pit type normally have the dilute gene which means their noses are blue as well. The nose may be darker than the rest of -
Attack fell Terrier - Not what you'd call real Bull Terrier work but I work him as hard as I can within the law. He's just about the fittest Bully you'll ever see. Hunt and Fish - No mate, Essex. Nice to know there's similar ones about though. Thanks for your comments everyone.
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It's hard to understand exactly what happened from your explanation but it sounds like you did the right thing. This is classic pack hierarchy behaviour. It's not really jealousy as we understand it but more like a battle over who's going to to establish the best bond with the pack leader (you). In the wild the ones who establish the best bond with the pack leader are the ones who get all the privileges and security. There will always be a stage when a pups will try to to climb the pack order, I allow some dominance behaviour between my dogs and even some aggression in order for them to establ
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It's an odd choice as a Lurcher cross because it's not a coursing dog, it's a hound in every sense except the way it looks. They're not built to run fast, they're built for agility rather than speed so they don't have the 'top gear' that Lurchers have. As has already been said they're meant to yap too, not good for a Lurcher cross either. I wouldn't use a running dog on 'their terrain' any more than I'd use one of them on 'our terrain'.
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It doesn't stop my dog chasing. I call him and if he doesn't respond he gets the warning tone from the collar, if that doesn't work he gets shocked. He's well aware that he's getting punished for ignoring commands, not for chasing. I hardly ever have to shock him these days and him spotting a Deer is no longer the nightmare that it used to be. When used appropriately they are the best tool you can own for a dog. It could stop your dog getting run over, lost or getting attacked/attacking another dog.
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TCP is fine as is Savlon. I don't think either it certified for dogs but if you can get some hibiscrub that's great and is certified for dogs. What Husky racers do is get a small patch of cotton (moleskin cotton is the best as it's very tough), place it over the cut whilst holding it together and then applying superglue over the top of it. It seems to work well enough for them. The thing is with this method is that you must make sure it's 100% clean and infection free and it must not make it's way onto the raw flesh, only the pad (which is dead skin).
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where can i get one off them ? http://search.yahoo.com/r/_ylt=A0oG7kMR0CZOE3sAjr5XNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTE1Y21taWllBHNlYwNzcgRwb3MDNgRjb2xvA2FjMgR2dGlkA01TWTAxMF8xNjM-/SIG=12eupias6/EXP=1311188081/**http%3a//www.britishdog.net/index.php%3fapp=gbu0%26ns=splash
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You can get CO2 spray collars which do a similar thing, works for most dogs, It won't stop them when they're really determined to bark but will normally stop the nuisance barking.
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In my experience the dog that appears to be most dominant is usually the one that's most ready to scrap at the drop of a hat (usually a bitch), not necessarily the one that would win in a fight. When it comes to a really serious scrap dominance has very little to do with it IMO.
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My Dad's got a miniature dachshund that weighs about 8lbs...I've no doubt a fox could kill it but I doubt whether it would in 'normal' circumstances.
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Is there a specific law regarding that or are you using the 'wreckless cycling'/'having an animal under control' laws? That makes a difference because it depends how it's done. If the animal is under control by being properly tethered and your cycling isn't wreckless as you've taken reasonable safety precautions then I find it hard to see how you could be successfully prosecuted for it.
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I ride all the time on the road with my dog, never had any bother...They once stopped me for riding on the pavement though I use a home made springer device but it's not really safe on it's own. I'd advise that you have two leads, one from the springer and one from the front of the bike around the head tube area, it gives you much better control and keeps the dog close beside you at all times, it can't go around the bike into the path of traffic. I always use a harness too. ManMat harnesses are perfect as they have two rings, one at the front and one at the rear, one for each lead.
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Give him a break people, I was a bit harsh too in my first reply but edited it for a couple of reasons. He's only asking advice as he said "it dosen't seem to be getting any better" and was worried that the dog may not be able to do the job is was bought/bred for. He was also advised by the vet that "it doesn't need an x-ray at this point"...I can understand why the vet would say that as an x-ray may not necessarily show anything and if it is a fracture it will heal by itself anyway and the treatment would be the same for every scenario - rest. We all complain when a vet does unnecessary
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My dog spent a good few months of it's first year lame due to being a complete headcase. It had six different injuries and was lame on every one of it's legs at some point. None of those injuries has had any long term effect. If you x-rayed it and it turns out to be a cracked (fractured) bone then that's great, it should heal fine and not cause any future problems. I would only be concerned if it's a severe break (which it's not) or if it's severe ligament or tendon damage (which it's probably not). Lameness is par for the course with puppies and should be expected.
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Nice looking fish It's either a truly pure wild Carp with a slight colour variation (like the ones Koi were bred from) or one that has some genes from Koi that have been introduced. That sounds quite likely to me as you say there are Koi in that lake...Possibly ofspring of that big white one you mention.
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Inbreeding is a risky business, it dramatically increases the risks of health problems arising. It can work well if you're breeding from a line that you know inside out and know that is as healthy as can be but it can cause issues that have never shown up in the line before. Unless you're trying to 'set' a particular trait that this line excels at I wouldn't risk it, find a good stud dog.
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Good sturdy looking pups mate, wish I had room for another one...In fact, I wish I had room for them all
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Alot of lines of EBT have health problems but cross breeding dramatically reduces those issues and working lines tend to be alot healthier anyway. Dogs with heart problems will often be subdued and constantly tired...If you're concerned get your vet to check it's heart next time around but remember that alot of dogs have mild heart murmurs and work without problems.
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Cheers
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His head looks massive in that photo This photo shows his proportions a bit better
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That was someone who's never even seen the dog but seems to have a grudge against me and my brother...Never did work out why. He's my dog and is 100% trustworthy, wouldn't even think about biting someone and if he did I'd have him put down.
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Good on you for treating him like a hero Electric treadmills are brilliant for controlled rehabilitation. They are expensive but if you can borrow/hire one or get one second hand it will do him the world of good. Good luck.
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'Working' dog foods don't have VAT on them, supermarket stuff does. If they charge you £9 for a 15kg bag of food, £1. is VAT, roughly £1-2 is transport costs, £1-2 profit for the shop and £1-2 Profit for the supplier...Imagine what the £1-4 worth of food you're buying is actually made of :sick: Just have a look at the protein content Most basic working Greyhound foods are pretty good.
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The term 'a year up and a year out' is pretty accurate. Nice looking dog.
