你好(hello) from Singapore (no, I am not a China person. Haha!)

[carol97]

Hi everyone!

Thank you for your warm welcomes! I already feel so "loved". Hahahaha!

HI MI!!!! I didn't know you were on this forum too!!!! So exciting! Haha, now I can conclude, wherever there are sheltie forums=there will be Mi too! XD Muahahaha >

I really appreciate that you guys are going an extra mile to help me out! I hope to get a sheltie by the end of this year, or early next year My only concerns now are on some typical genetic dog problems (which some I know may lead to fatality/blindness/paralyzing), what sort of good brain-stimulating toys I can buy for doggie and whether I can take it out for at least 3 walks per day (I can do 2, but I'm not sure if that's enough!).

I'm currently mapping out the costs of its training, etc., so I know what to expect, and I'm also collating a pile of medicines that are harmful to the sheltie body. It's quite a fun thing to do actually! Not at all tedious thanks to our technology (the computer. YAY ).

Could anyone share with me some diseases/genetical problems that shelties are prone to and how to help them? A bit more knowledge on this area would do good!

Thanks!

 

[Toffee's Mom]

Hello Carol! Great to see you here. You will learn tons (as I have!) from the great people here. You'll be super prepared when you get a sheltie pup of your own!

Irene, I know Carol! She's been asking around about shelties for months and I've met her and her family before. You must think Singapore is a tiny village where we know everyone around!

LOLL
Yes, that is indeed what I was thinking Especially since I think you're fast becoming a voice of Shelties in your area
Carol, this Forum is great I know we all learn a lot from each other, FOR sure

 

[rosieph]

Very few dogs live problem free lives. You will be lucky if your dog doesn't have a life-long disease. But, you can't avoid anything. As you said, it's mostly genetic.
If you ever have a problem, I'm sure people here can help you.