Recent content by jazzyfizzle

I would completely agree Narmowen. And breeding dogs that will not mate naturally can only add to the (already here) problem.

I have been mulling over this very thing also Stacey. I am giving a lot of thought into moving (also) into border collies, and I am finding many of the breeders are using this test. I will probably do likewise and start doing them as I can fit it in.

Shelties are so smart, aren't they! I've had this situation. They can hone in on when they think you are going to give them crate time. One of my can even tell between my 'outside' shoes (that I wear at home to do chores outside) and my 'going to town shoes' and so knows beforehand when I am...

Congratulations!! I am beaming with pride from here :biggrin2: too

Oh wow, no doubt Jessica! :eek2: This all seems a bit trollish??

Hi Jessica, that is why I spoke about the biopsy, that is the determining test for DM. Even my vet, who is AAHA accredited and a talented old time farm vet, knows nothing about DM or about how to diagnose it. From the photos I have seen of Smudge, he did look a bit different than the one dog I...

ooo Lovely!

I can tell you, that I had the bi-black gene express 4 generations down- like this, going backwards in time- lol here is how it played out- Grace- bi-black (my litter I bred) Charm-(her mother- my litter I bred) sable Grady- (her grandfather- my dog- I purchased) tri...

In this case I would try the email you found, and if no response, then I would send a letter by certified mail, stating what has happened with your puppy and that you would like contact, at least to discuss Smudge. You could also try googling her phone number or email, if you haven't try that...

I absolutely have one of those. :yes: She is my guardian angel. :smile2: Thought I would add that I concurr with FedAce on this, what we have here is enhanced by training with sense of smell, in fact done so here.

FedAce, do you show shelties? If you do , I would be interested in hearing what lines you have. S.

So sorry your baby is having to deal with this but glad you got an appt. It is one of the things looked for on Cerf testing, it is looked apon to be hereditary. My very first 'show dog' I purchased came up with it when I got her eyes tested, and I sent her back to the breeder, it was difficult...

Great advice and posts from everyone. I agree, I would address the growling issue immediately as it happens and not tolerate, and I also would have no problem 'scruffing' in this case. Of course, it goes without saying that this would not involve any type of physical pain or abuse, but a grab of...

Aww thank you everyone! It was so great to meet you Warpig family :biggrin2: and I think you might just be right about her being in charge! lol Glad to hear her first night went well. Please keep me posted, I love seeing them grow. I try to put a ton of effort into raising them to be great...

We have the Dyson purple ball model too and love it, worth every penny. :yes: