my girl is in heat.... she seems a little lethargic... is this usual ...
it's been hot out, but I have a separate AC for their sunroom where they hang out during the day, they can go in & out....
nothing else seems wrong... seems as happy as can be ....
I got an e-mail from a gal looking for a..um.. mini Lab . She said they are interesting to her and she wants one. She wants to know if I know anyone breeding them. I don't know anyone nor would I forward someone to them if I knew one existed. I simply don't agree w...
This was forwarded to me today. The photo did not transfer with the article. Both are 3 yr old females/spayed. One is yellow, the other chocolate. NOt sure if they have contacted their breeder?
We are moving overseas in just 2 weeks. Unfortunately, I have sti...
It does not matter whether you liked, or dislike. It was nice to see on Friday that the Labrador Bitch went group 1 and then Best In show. Labradors are usally so overlooked that whether you agree or disagree, it is nice that Labradors, have recently been getting...
Members of the HRLRC had a great weekend at the Wolverine Retriever Club Hunt test this last weekend!
Dauber (CH Wilcare Leisure Suit Larry) earned his second pass toward his JH yesterday, he's not riding the "short bus" anymore! Way to go Dauber
Ruddy (CH Marj...
I have been collecting my own boys for years.
I usually have no problems getting the "goods", with or without a bitch.
But I have an up & coming stud dog who cries when his bulb swells (esentially the tie). If I let go for a second, then resume, I get what I'm af...
Tilly is a loveing, sensitive, happy, smart and very loyal girl. I know because I own her, her father Mason and they both have lived with me since they were puppies. It made me feel so good yesterday hearing that like her father,Mason, Tilly is also a BIS winner....
Going to a show and taking my pop up.
Last show I was at it got very windy.
Would like to add some weights to the legs and perhaps some longer spikes to secure it into the ground.
Any suggestions as to where to get the weights and spikes?
Thanks!
We have access to water out back and would like to put a decorative free standing water spigot by the kennel. Can't find what we are looking for. Kind of a vintage look with pump handle or just something attractive. Maybe someone here is familiar with farm supplies/...
Congrats To Tom And Tambra for Finishing Henry today Under Breeder Judge Tracy Stizcum of Bottomwood Labs!
Way to go Guys!!An Other Chocolate Champion!!!
At the supported entry today under Breeder Judge Barb Nowak, Cornerstones Merely Mira took a 4 pt major to finish and the frosting on the cake, went on to BOB out of open yellow. Mira finished with 4 majors.
Congrats Sheeree Paskert and your beautiful girl Mira. And...
Glen Beck dedicated half of his show today to discussing Obama's new Regulatory Czar, Cass Sunstein. While I obviously knew his views on the man, it was interesting to learn more about Mr. Sunstein and what we have in store for us. It will be repeated later tonight...
My 5yo lab had an echo which turned up a very tiny mytral valve regurgitation with faint murmur. Previous ascultations(sp) showed no issue and got Cardiac Clear at age 2.
The doc marked it "unequivocal" meaning not known inheritance. Adamant it is not TVD, wrong...
This October the AKC is hosting a two day event called "Meet The Breeds" at The Javits Center in NYC. 160 breeds of dogs and over 40 breeds of cats. Each breed will be represented at it's own booth decorated to show the breeds purpose and personality. I'm curious if...
I have a 5 mo old pup who has had a snotty nostril since yesterday-ONLY one side. Does not act sick, is not coughing, etc, but it is quite snotty. He does not seem uncomfortable. Has been playing outside a lot so I suspect a foreign body like a grass seed or somethi...
I have placed a 2 year old female with a wonderful family but she is having issues that we cant figure out, hoping some of you might be able to help.
She was born and raised here, she has been to shows and taken locally to nursing homes. Wonderful temperament, lov...
Our 1 year old lab/mix has a torn cruciate ligament.
We were told she needs surgery. The options are extracapsular ligament repair or TPLO. Has any one had any success with a 52 pound year old active lab healing on its own??? If not, any suggestions on which of the...
Two Canadian provinces have just adopted a combined HST tax instead of the standard PST and GST that we used to have. It will take effect next July. My question is for breeders in provinces that already have HST combined tax is, do you have to charge any tax if your...
hi guys I am having a problem with cruciate ligament injuries.I have two dogs which are sired by different sires although they go back to the same stud line gad about.There dams are half sisters as well.Do you believe this is genetic? a conformational flaw? or a cond...
Thanks everyone for there witt and comments.I think genetic and conformation is the same thing as if your dog has straight or bowed legs its both there genetic make up and thus conformational make up.I believe in the case of my three month old puppy that she was too...
Congratulations to Melanie Smith for winning WD at Greenville today for a 4 point major from the Am Bred class with Mar-Moye Over and Under. Also called Parker. Great job Melanie.
The reason we're in this legislative mess today, with new regulations popping up all over the country, has as much to do with the actions of agribusiness and its influence on the USDA as it does with the animal rights community. If the USDA had reasonable standards...
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Premiums for our show, September 19th & 20th, have gone out so everyone should be receiving them shortly. Also, we are e-mailing them to those we have e-mail addresses for in our database.
That same weekend is a home football game for the University of Kansas. A...
Not too bad but no major in dogs unless there's a cross over if the major holds the 3 days there is one in bitches.
8/5 18-26 (3-2)
8/6 15-29 (2-1)
8/7 19-26 (1-1)
8/8 20-37 (3-1)
8/9 21/32 3-1)
I have a Ch female that has every clearance she can get. Very sweet girl and gets along great with anyone and any dog. She had a litter and lost her mind. I saw a post from a few days ago that said calcium would help. The last litter after she was beating the puppies...
To those heading to Rideau Acres this weekend - There has been an allbreed judge change:
Mr. C. Gutierrez Perez is unable to fulfill his judging assignments and therefore Ms. Wendy Paquette will be taking over for him.
Good luck to Everyone! And see everyone...
I know many people use various forms of raw diets. Can you tell me the pro/con of these diets. My vet is totally against it, possibly because she sells expensive dry food. If you have had great results, what are you feeding and how much?
Is there anyone that uses this product on their Labradors? I am curious if you feel it works as well as Frontline or K-9 Advantix?
http://www.kvvet.com/KVVet/productr.asp?pf%5Fid=60318&gift=False&0=product%5Ffamily%2Easp%2Cfamily%5Fid%3D1729%26Tree%3D%2CSentry%...
Do most breeders incorporate for tax purposes? Would having an LLC or S-Corp for your hobby/business seem too businesslike? Just looking for some guidance on what most of you do.
TIA!
I have a very nice family that lives local to us in NJ that is looking for a black male puppy (we didn't have enough in our most recent litter) that will be approx. 8 weeks and ready to go home mid Aug to mid Sept. I know several of you have puppies that are ready to...
Sorry to ask here. Heidi, could you email me? AOL doesn't seem to like my ISP and sends my emails to spam/trash.
Ooops, just saw the other thread... no, it's not about having a puppy available!
Val
With the rain soaked spring and early summer rain we have had in the NE, the mushrooms are growing like crazy. Does anyone have links to reference of photos mushrooms that can be very harmful?
FYI - Here's the update.
My conversation with the potential buyer stating that I just couldn't let this pup go didn't go well. Here's what I offered:
I would put her name on the dog (No money involved) and she could go to the shows and be part of the experience a...
UPDATE July 22, 2009: WASHINGTON (Fox News) -- President Obama's nominee for
"regulatory czar" has hit a new snag in his Senate confirmation process -- a
"hold" by Texas Sen. John Cornyn, who's says he's not convinced that Harvard
professor Cass Sunstein won't pus...
Just wanted to give a big congratulations to "Dauber" BISS.AM.CH.
Wilcare Leisure Suit Larry WC and Laura on earning Daubers first
leg towards his JH.
Good luck next weekend!!!!!!! Go Dauber!!!!!!
Just a friendly reminder to all who are coming in for the National and would like to attend the banquet on Saturday nite, August 8, 2009!
If you would like tickets, please send an email to Laurie Thomson @ redbae@canoemail.com
You won't want to miss all the go...
I was reading the thread on food and allergies below and some posters say that fish based diets are not good for the dogs. After the PP shredded I switched to the SS&S-should I look to switch again. Has anyone had bad exp. with litters on this or any other fish bas...
There will be 5 days of breeder judges, entries close Wed-July 22nd.
Wed.- Sharon Celentano
Thurs.- Andrea Robertson
Fri.- Linda Oldham
Sat.- MaryAnn Czerwinkski
Sun.- Sue Willumsen
What a nice breeder judge panel!
An MB-F show on infodog.
Odd subject line I know, but that is the only way to describe what I am looking at.
Five year old girl had her second litter last summer, I was hoping for a daughter for myself. Before that she was the calmest, most loving, fantastic little dog you ever met - a t...
This is the first year I’ve let my four Labs swim in our built- in, vinyl lined swimming pool. To placate my DH and protect the liner, I purchased a special set of steps so they could get in and out without fear of their nails tearing the vinyl, and I’ve...
I am in the thinking stages here
My boy is almost 8 now and has plenty of healthy swimmers......but really want to save some for later on. Will I need to go a special repro Vet / Center?
Some experiences, details of cost and success would be appreciated..
TIA
Wanted to know where most people get Panacur to worm thier dogs. I have quite a few that I need to do and since I take them everywhere with me I like to do a wormer every six months or so. Also how do you figure out dosage? TIA
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Thank you everyone for all of your help and support yesterday. I had a post about my girls temp drop for 3 days and nesting for 2. My girl Annie had her 1st baby at 6:55p.m. last night. She has 9 total 6 boys and 3 girls. She did a terrific job and all babies a very...
What do you think if an 8 week old puppy does not have good turn of stifle, will the puppy develop to gain more turn of stifle or will the stifle straighten more?
I need to get ahold of Judy Chambers quickly. Does anyone have her cell phone number, or can you let her know to call me right away? Thanks in advance.
My number is 248-969-6998.
We have a 6 year old bitch, who has within the last six months start licking and chewing her paws intermitantly. They look yeasty to me, no interdigital cysts the skin between the toes has a "rough" tongue like look. Have been to the vet have soaked feet in epsom s...
Hello. My Vet usually prescribes Cestex for treatment of tapeworm. Fortunately, don't need it often but thought I might search for the most economical place to purchase. Can I get without prescription? Please advise. Thanks!
Is there any harm in letting a singleton
puppy nurse longer than normal. Mom and puppy have an unusual bond, seems like they both enjoy it. Puppy is eating puppy food fine. Puppy is 6 weeks today, she doesn't nurse for very long and goes all night without nursin...
I have a 1-year old male who is pointed in the ring and has won specialty classes. Gorgeous head, coat, rear, etc.. Problem is, I'm not thrilled with his movement in the front - he's just all over the place with his feet. Of course as a geeky 1-year old, it's usua...
Scenario - Very nice 7 month old male but on the small side. He's growing very evenly and looks like a little adult at this point. Would I be dreaming to hope he still has an another substantial growth spurt yet to come? I expect him to get a little bigger, but si...
I started this post over due to response...I suppose I should have been more specific with details of my girls situation. Been breeding for a while, not new to this...not looking for flames or bashing. I have a female who has not always been a good eater...very picky...
I have some beautiful planters coming as raffle items from the midwest to Redmond, Washington for the PSLRA Specialty next weekend. I'm wondering if anyone who lives closer to that general area, and is driving to our specialty, may be willing to transport them for m...
I have a 4mth old male that just started roaching back, stiff rear movement. Checked out all pads, all normal. Vet's appt on Friday.. parents both OFA cert.
Crating him now, but doesn't like it .
Ideas? Thanks
I am trying to ship chilled semen from the US to Amsterdam.
We tried to use Fed Ex but they say they can't ship semen internationally to the Netherlands as of 1/1/2009 because semen is listed as a regulated material.
We then found a freight forwarder who agre...
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Hello, Its my girls first litter and her temp dropped 3 days ago and has stayed right around the 98.3 mark this morning it was 97.9 she started nesting yesterday morning and all night long all she did was scratch and nest and dig. She will sit up and pant for a while...
The first phase of LabraData links is now online. All the organizations and clubs that have already been entered into the database as a result of submissions/pedigrees are listed. If your club or organization is missing, please let us know so we can add it to the dat...
Have a Bitch that is 4 years old. Seems to get Yeasty ear infections quite often. Gets worse in the summer months. What meds? or foods do you have your dogs on if they are prone to Yeast Infections. I think she is loosing some hearing in that ear from years of...
FYI Majors sperm is excellent
Breeding's have produced numerous healthy-beautiful litters
Ron is NOT hard to reach
I have NOT received one phone call or message in reference to using Major
I do have a family member in the hospital but will answer any and all cal...
Has anyone fed their breeding stock Ground Up Flackseeds over thier kibble and had successful pregnancies ? I remember some talk about flaxseed in some kibbles being thought to cause bitches to not get pregnant. To me that doesn't make any sense and so many kibbles...
I am mentoring someone who has been breeding for awhile, but is now wanting to "do it right" - showing, breeding for quality, etc... I'm having a hard time getting her to break her old habits though, and find that she's charging 50% more for the puppies she's sellin...
Hello Wiscoy Forum members:
Well, this has been an interesting weekend for all of us at InGen. Our announcement of the InGen testing platform change has been met with many comments. Some of these comments are happy with the change but mostly we have heard from eit...
Hope you don't mind my sharing this. It's long but it reminds me of the movie "Best In Show". I think we all might recognize at least one person in each category! It might be a good idea not to be drinking anything as you read this!
"This is a very tongue in che...
Congrats to Joy, Diane, Deborah, RJ and anyone interested in RJ . . . .
He earned his twelfth BIS this weekend up in the Northeast.
Sorry I don't have more details!
Looking into to doing my own microchipping. Where is the best vet supply to order them from? Also, what is the purpose of having your own scanner? Could you insert chips and have vet scan them upon exam?
Dear InGen Customers:
EXCITING NEWS!!!
International Genetics, Inc (InGen) is proud to announce the introduction of a new line of genetic testing that finally gives breeders a cost effective method of testing dogs for some of the most dangerous inherited gene...
I have an indoor girl who had a wonderful puppy coat, now that she's 13 months, her coat is very dry, lack lustre and brittle. She isn't currently getting any supplements.
Should I be giving something to add some oils etc to her coat?
She eats ProPlan Selects T...
I don't know when labs show today. If anyone has time to post results from yesterday and today that would be wonderful. Cannot get info from Onofio for weeks
Re: comments about the Madison shows. I was not there nor did I have an entry, I write this strictly as a listener. When you have the majority of the entry it is hard not to be noticed. You pay yoour money and take your chances. To vilify Jen Howard for winning is...
No flames, please.
I'm thinking about sending my dog out with a handler to pick up his final five points (needs one major and room for a few singles). I have never sent a dog out before, but I just can't take the time to make the trips this fall that I wanted to...
Lots of nice Labradors at the Houston show!
I believe Salty Dog won Winner's ....new at this ...
The judge was fast....
At one point there were several labs, yellow, black & chocolate on the floor...I was looking for a name in the book and looked back up and mis...
I thought I would get the word out - my sister-in-law and her hubby have taken in an older light yellow neutered boy with great black pigment who has been wandering around their development for a couple of days. Looks to be a combination of field/show lines - long le...
I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Jim Russell not only on his WB, BOW, and BOB win at the Rose City LRC Specialty, but for his success and part in the HySpire program. While Vonnie, Judy and Lisa are the face of HySpire (who work so incredibly ha...
Wanted to know if anyone is still using him. I have tried many times to get a hold of owner and no return call. Is he still available? If not does anyone know of any of his Sons that are the same quality as Major that is either a By or Byc? TIA
http://chron.kaango.com/feViewAd/14856564
Have you ever heard of anyone putting an ad in the paper for a stud dog like the one featured above?
Doesn't make sense...
Not trying to start anything but found it odd that someone would advertise in the paper
If you...
Can anyone give me a little input. Hearing different pros and cons on the Target Progesterone Test vs Date to Mate from Camelot Farms. Getting ready to purchase, but would would like some advice! Any opinions!
Claudia Rosen
I finished a bitch before she was two under breeder judges but had a hard time with some all breed judges because of dentition. My girl was missing the lower #1 pre-molar on each side. She has had a litter and is now three. The missing teeth have erupted. She now...
My 9 wk keeper puppy is starting to pick at her food... She will eat a little and then play a little and go back for more but not finishing it all. I'm feeding her 3 times a day 1 1/4 cup at each meal.
It's been a while since I had a little one and looking for advice.
We have a pup who had it's dew claws removed but something went wrong with one of them and the pup now has one clean leg and one with a malformed dew claw. Has anyone ever had this happen and what steps did you take? Did you have the malformed dew claw removed or did...
I just had a puppy buyer contact me wondering if their 8 week old puppy would fit in the in-flight kennel. It measures 17"Lx12"Wx8"H. They are willing to drive up for the puppy, but this clearly would save them time and money. My puppies generally are about 15lbs...
I have not had my first litter yet and won't for some time. Still learning first.
In speaking with breeders regarding small litters this came up:
How many of you believe small litters may be hereditary? If you had a bitch that consistantly produced small litt...
There is a new pipette available to do A-I's. It's similar to the traditional 9" long rigid pipette with the push on coupler. This new one is 10" long but it is flexible (not stiff like the old one) and it has the push on coupler. The other good thing about this n...
I am looking for suggestions for a substitute for Metacam. I am finding the cost to be prohibitive. I have a 12 y/o senior with arthritis. Thanks in advance.
The proofs from the LRC of Greater Boston Specialty (June 11 and 12th) can be seen on the following
link:http://www.mattallisonphotography.com/2009Breed/LRCGB/LRCGBmain.htm
My sister's sister in law has a Yorkie. She had eye surgery Monday and stopped breathing. The vet inserted a trach tube! Now the little dog is back home but they have to watch her closely. She can't scratch at her eye and she has the hole from the trach tube. The eye...
Would like feedback on which way you would go with this scenerio - 11 yr old male with loss of appetite for dog food (will happily eat boiled chicken) that has gradually lost 12 pounds over several months. Stomach appears descended and x-rays show abnormal shape in...
I am so proud and excited to announce that one of my grand-puppies has been nominated for the 2009 AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE).
We all call her Miss Lillie and she is owned/loved/trained by Joanne Huntley. Her full name is Nat/Int CH, U-C...
This term is thrown around a lot.
My definition of "type" is a dog who, when you look at it, you have no doubt what breed it is. To me, the Tabatha labradors are "typey". Not overdone, not underdown.
I'd like to hear other breeders' definition. I'm looking...
I was online doing some pedigree's and I always look up OFA. I was looking up a dog I thought had clearances and it said unknown other than a parent. On the breeders website it said he has clearances so I sent a polite email to them asking if they had any idea why...
Badger LRC will be holding their working certificate/WCX certification at Dale Creek Gun Dogs on August 1. The premium is available on Entryexpress (www.entryexpress.net). Just do a search on Badger, and it will take you to the link. This will be a great prep for...
It's late and of course I will call my vet but I wanted to see if anyone has suggestions on what could have caused blood in a collection?
This is a 2 year old boy who has never been collected, to the best of my knowledge.
My girl is finally in season and I ha...
What does your vet recommend? How should the semen be prepared, packaged and shipped for a surgical? Do they recommend spinning it, or will they want to spin it? Is there a preferred extender for a successful surgical?
Congrats ladies on your great wins back in MD today
Anne (Kimleigh Labradors) took Best Opp Sweeps with her beautiful boy Newman ("hello" Newman LOL) and Tina's (Bellewether Labradors) beautiful girl Karma took WB and Best of Breed!! Good luck in group! greats wins,...
My English Lab (8yro male) has blown his entire undercoat. And he HEAVILY sheds in the house, not normal. Andy has mild skin allergies. This is not related to this problem. I've never seen this in an english.
A month ago Andy was running all around the Dog par...
You guys know that I don't often post brags, etc...but this one I have to share...
Who says these show bred dogs can't hunt?? I want to send a HUGE congratulations to owner Fred Hallet and WISCOYS MIDNIGHT TRAIN,SH for earning Diesel's first pass on his Master H...
Does anyone have a rough estimate of the cost of shipping an adult dog right now? I'm fairly certain Continental is the only airline that will fly a dog with the heat restrictions right now but I *think* they are all pretty close in price.
There are no Sweeps at the Carroll County KC supported entries on September 5 and 6. Heather Johnson is listed as a sweeps judge on the Wiscoy specialty site.
The PRLRC is very pleased that Heather is judging Sweeps for us at our supported entry at the Providence Co...
Oh my Good Lord ! WHAT a weekend of posts, people!
Can we not all just be positive and check the jealousy, negativity, sniping, rampant speculation et al at the door?
Congratulations to all the owners who had dogs place at the shows this past weekend - owner h...
Paws up: All-pet airline hits airways!
NEW YORK – One trip for their Jack Russell terrier in a plane's cargo hold was enough to convince Alysa Binder and Dan Wiesel that owners needed a better option to get their pets from one city to another.
On Tuesday,...
Several people asked me to post how Jake did in his first MH test. Remember that Jake was the guy with the inner ear infection who was falling over when we let him out to retrieve. Antibiotics have done well for Jake, but he is probably not quite 100% yet. Well, I...
Fleas are really bad this year. Is there meds out there that I can give my girls for tapeworm that are safe if they are in whelp or nursing?? I am looking for something I can order and administer, so I don't have to take the whole clan back to the vet. What does ever...
Just sending a final reminder that the LRCC National entries close tomorrow!!
Wed July 15 @ 9pm CST!
THE FINAL CLOSING FOR THE LRCC WC IS ALSO THIS WED JULY 15!
Please go to the website for the PL'S AND ENTRY FORMS!
http://www.lrccnational2009.com/
Al...
I just wanted to clarify something that I wrote on an earlier post from last night under the "Madison, OH Shows" thread.....
I talked about how this forum is "a means for gossip, lies, ignorance etc etc..."
I should have said that there are good people on this foru...
I have my dogs in the yard - approximately 1/2 acre, fully fenced, 4+ feet high - and they never escape ... until now. I have one year old male that likes to leave over the gate (tubular metal with mesh bottom leaving a 10 inch gap between top of gate and top of mes...
Good Day to all,
The deadline for lab entries for the Arkansas show in Little Rock draws near ( July 22 ). We hope to have a great entry , last year we had a total entry of 43 labs . The largest entry in the show! There seems to be as much or more inter...
Just wondering if like the Color Genetics if Optigen has percentages of A's B's and C's from breeding 2 B's for instance? Like to know with a B and a C as well????????? TIA
I have been contacted by a family that lives in the Napa Valley just north of San Fran and they are looking for an adult yellow to love and have asked me to assist.
The dog must be housebroken and crate trained. They would prefer it between the age of 1-3 years bu...
I have been told that Evo, which I thought would be good for my puppy because it has a lot of protein and an adequate amount of fat, is in fact not good because it doesn't have enough carbohydrates so that the puppy will actually burn up her own muscle mass to create...
I had my second litter go home two weeks ago. A few of the puppies had a lot of tear stains. They were examined by my vet and no problems noted. Eyes and lids looked normal. A few days before going home one had very weepy eyes and a lot of tear stains. I let him go h...
Looking for schedule and medication from other breeders that have learned how to control coccidiosis in their pups. It seems every litter we have and outbreak around 4-5 weeks old. I use Baycox but they still seemed to get it or maybe I do not start it eary enough,...
To anyone who can help.
I need to have a couple dogs' hip scored in England v. OFA here. They are both 18 months.
Can someone advise me how to get neeeded info and what do I have to do with my Vet to have films submitted to UK for eval. and scoring
Couldn'...
For those attending the West Palm Beach, FL dog show next weekend, and needing only majors, it may be of interest to know that due to unforeseen circumstances, there is a bitch that is entered that WILL NOT be attending. I was advised this afternoon and asked to let...
Very Sad Day!!!!Had a puppy owner from my last litter just take her 13 month old male in to be nuetered before they moved out of state (wanted to use her doctor she had always had) Picked him up that night(same day as surgery) to take home. Was quite out of it stil...
Does anyone have any information about Van Dalen Labradors in Canton, Georgia. I have an acquaintenance looking for a pet yellow puppy bitch and they asked me about this kennel. I am not familiar with them.
From a friend:
When I recently registered my AVID Chips I received a Brochure on their Pet Insurance which looked like a good deal until I read the fine print Section" Help pets less fortunate then yours - when you purchase a Petplan policy, you're not j...
I have not dealt with TPLO, torn cruciates, leg surgery before. I am looking for some advice on whats normal, and whats not.
Without going into too much detail (please ask any questions you like for additional info) -
Boy tore his cruciate several months ago....
We have a girl with two week old puppies. Mom has loose stools - they've been somewhat loose a few weeks before she had the pups, and things haven't gotten much better. (She had a c-section, fwiw)
Anyway, we've tried chicken and rice, canned pumpkin, fastrack, D...
Without going to to enormous detail, I have a 6 yr old Yellow Male who is very stinky. A strong yeasty, almost obnoxious odor. The vet's have tried various and sundry forms of antibiotics and other meds to no avail.
Using different foods as well.
Shampooing...
I live in Mass.and I feed Merrick B.G. to my six Labs.It is pricey,I buy it from a local feed and grain store to the tune of $200 per month.Does anyone from Mass.or anywhere, know of another way to buy high quality dog food at a more reasonable price? Thank you!
I just drove a 4 hour round trip to take 3 dogs to get CERF eye exams. My next closest choice is a 6 hour round trip. This seems crazy to me. My question is "how far do you have to go to find a Board Certified Ophthalmologists?"
Judge Jim Noe, major held in dogs:
WD: Maidstone Edlyn Naeco Clownfish
RWD: LegaSea's Steer Clear, JH
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BISS ~ Can CH Nipntuck Snapdragon, owned by Linda Maffett and Buffie Gonzales.
BOSS ~ Arlon HySpire Bohemian Ink, NEW CHAMPION, owned by HySpire gals.
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WD ~ Arlon HySpire Bohemian Ink
RWD ~ Mainland HySpire Smarty Pants, o...
Has anyone used this hormone? (stimulates pituitary hormone assoc. with ovulation and should produce more ripe eggs)
If so what else did you use along with it to help produce a larger litter. At what point did you give it (at LH?) and how many times?
Was the b...
The woman (Mary) who is getting charged with 7 counts of cruelty deserves what she gets....
I do not believe that she meant to do it, but i dont feel sorry for her. As someone mentioned before, handlers work 24/7, 365 days a year. I find great offense in someo...
I have a 12-13 puppy litter due in a few days.
I would welcome the advice of some of the pros.
Would suggest allowing her to have them herself or section her?
She has had 2 litters both 6 pups and very easy delivery both times.
This is her last litter and...
Big congratulations to JOY Q for putting 3 point majors on littermates, Cactus Kids Golden Bear and Cactus Kids Dirty Birdie, owned by my son Michael. Birdie needs 3 singles to finish.
Sorry, I don't know who took Breed.
I know this has been posted before, but I can't remember. How many use Pro Plan Large Breed Puppy food for their pups 8 weeks and older. Likes, dislikes?
OK, this may sound like an incredibly stupid question, but here goes... I currently have Front Page 2002, and am having some problems with it. I never switched to Dreamweaver years ago like I was planning, but may do so now. Anyway, if I do get Dreamweaver, and downl...
Does anyone know how to stop my 5 month old pup from sucking on his littermate's ears ?? If I am watching.... he never does it........I hate to separate them completely.......but her ears are becoming all stained (she is yellow). He actually slerps her whole ear in...
Yesterday the great Ch. Carpenny Walpole passed away. Our heart is now with Penny Carpanini. Walpole has been one of the most influential Labs in Europe in the last decade. He was a succesful combination of English and American bloodlines and his legacy will continue...
I vaccinated my 6 week old litter for parvo this morning and one of the pups this afternoon has the squirts. Looks like brown water. Is it possible this could be from the vaccine? Or Coccidia by coincidence now?
I wanted to ask what most tell pet folks about spaying their puppy boy? I know vets tell folks here in the NE at about 6 to 7 months,placing on limited registration I want to offer my opinion on this, I would think waiting until 1 to 1 1/2 years of age is the way to go?
I sell all my puppies on limited registration with AKC.
If I fill out the puppy registration, have the buyer fill out their section, and send it in myself to AKC, can't the buyer still register the dog elsewhere? Can't the pup be registered in Canada or CKC (Cont...
I'm trying to figure out how I managed to be "in the breed" for 20+ years and never heard about the long hair gene until the last year or two.
Since I know at least one prominent sire carried the gene I'm wondering if producing a long hair puppy is akin to a black...
Can you offer recommendations for keeping a hot-natured boy cooler while in his wire crate while traveling? This is for the guy that seeks out a cool tile floor in the air-conditioned house.
Has one of the canine cooling pads worked for you and/or is there a safe...
There's recently been threads discussing knowledgable Lab judges that don't look up the lead first & actually know type....who would be some respected favorites?
I've have researched old post on this forum and have found some great suggestions for my problem but would love to hear some suggestions from all of you.
I have a two year old (to smart for his own good) boy that when let out of his kennel run into the open field...
Looking for some thoughts on this subject and our personal story.
Had a lovely bitch from overseas. Well known pedigree and breeder.
Bred her three times in 2 1/2 year period after her show career was over. She was then spayed and went to live with a family....
For those of you who give tums to their girls while whelping a litter for the added calcium, would the mint flavored Tums be all right. Usually I give the fruit flavored but didn't know if they could have the mint flavored.
Hello,
We invite you to the Shawnee Mission Labrador Retriever Club's back-to-back Specialties Saturday & Sunday, September 19th & 20th, at Douglas County Fairgrounds in Lawrence, Kansas. We have a new Show Secretary this year and everything should run smoothly!!...
Can someone explain what the Sweeps are in a conformation show? Is there any reason to put your dog in sweeps rather than an open class? Is the sweeps for points? Thanks for any info as I am new and will be going to my first specialty show soon. I tried google but c...
A 4 month old black female Labrador puppy along with 2 other dogs were stolen from a Lawton, Oklahoma home.
The police will not help because it is a case for Animal Control. If anybody knows of any other incidents in this area or have any information on stolen dogs...
News reported today that Mary Wild will be charged with 7 counts of animal cruelty in the deaths of 7 show dogs that she handled. 7/8 dogs died of heatstroke after returning from a show and leaving in a van where they temperatures inside the van were as high as 125...
Big congratulations to Laura Dedering for her Posey's nice win at the Sarnia KC yesterday! Posey (Folklaur the Secret Garden) went Winners Bitch, Best Of Winners, and Best of Breed for five points! But that's not all! She then went on to win Sporting Group 1st wit...
I am getting mixed feelings from other breeders on this subject. Breeding a Opt A female to an Opt B male. Any problems or opinions on the subject?
Thanks
I know this has been brought up before but I can't find the thread. What flea/tick product is safe to use on a pregnant bitch?
I don't really like breeding this time of year but my bitch finally came back in season...everyone is due for their monthly preventative...
I would love to hear others recommendations on what stud dogs are good candidates if one wants to shorten length of back and loin on their bitch. I would ideally like to use a chocolate or Bc boy, but am not opposed to any color if it's the right dog.
How much would you say a Ch Bitch, 3 years old, can be?, how do you value the price, how many litters she will have, titles, blood lines??????
Great pedigree.
How many of you are offering a guarantee on elbows on pet puppies? I used to until the vet that does my OFA stuff told me that elbows are easy to injure in dogs that are running, hunting, etc. and that the World Elbow Congress advises elbows be cleared at 12 months...
Hi all,
I have a friend whose lab mix was just diagnosed with malignant melanoma. She had a small growth removed from the dog's leg and had it tested. So far, her dog is fine, not sick at all. But she needs some information about diet, supplements, etc. that mi...
Actually, I slitting my own throat by telling you to come...but I love lots of lab people. Greenville SC show closes tomorrow with these judges:
Dr. Steven Herman
Manuel Queijeiro
Barbara Nowak
This is an AB show!! Nice judge line up.
Okay, if you come...
With all the interest in EIC and epilepsy, I though it might be good to describe a recent experience I had with one of my dogs. Jake was at the trainer's last week, aired in the morning- fine. When he was let out to run some marks, he scrambled wildly out of his cr...
Say at a four day show circuit a dog or bitch receives their championship can they still enter in the regular classes? Or are they automatically bumped up to BOB?
http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/cgi-bin/item.cgi?id=109
This link is for the English Standard. There are a lot of threads where we argue about the AKC Standard. I was thinking it would be fun to analyze this one. My preference would be NOT to discuss the likeli...
I am interestined in purchasing a security camera system with nightvision for my outside kennel and was wondering what most people use, the cost & how reliable they are. Probably hooked up to a DVR/computer.
Thanks.
Now we breeder/exhibitors need to get together and build majors that hold again ( ie-- Sedalia with
2 dogs / 2 bitches getting majors with two new champions)----- 5 shows in Topeka, Ks. 8-13 thru 17
close 7/29 (onofrio) and 4 shows in Kansas City
8-20 thru 23...
Feet
Good feet are essential for a working retriever. The feet are of medium size, round and compact with well-arched toes and thick, elastic pads. Dewclaws may be removed.
Faults: Splayed feet; hare feet; knuckling over; feet turning in or out....
We offer 2 year guarantees but I was looking for information to provide to pet clients on why guarantees are not really "guarantees". Explination of our ability to do it all right and yet things do happen and how ownership plays in to so much. Any links would be ap...
For those of you who have used the INGEN/Pawsitive ID Testing, I have a question. It asks you to collect 20-30 hairs with the root ball attached. It also, leaves open a box that you can check that says you are sending swabs only. I am wondering if those of you tha...
Hi All,
Time to get your 2009 National T-Shirt, Sweatshirt or Vest!!
You can view the items on our website:
http://www.lrccnational2009.com/index_files/Page1691.htm
We will take preorders until Friday July 17! If you are attending the National we will hav...
What is the contact information for the DDC? I breed conformation labradors but my relative does American field labs. He bred 2 dogs whose lines looked clear for EIC, then tested parents after bred. Both parents carry EIC. He is ethical with selling pups, therefor...
I use to ship via Delta out of Grand Rapids, MI airport. Now I need to find a new way to ship. ConAir does not ship pets from GRR. Have any of you used ground shipping with success and do you have information on your shipper? United said they would hold my pup ov...
The major in dogs held both Friday and Sunday in Sedalia MO.
My BBE yellow bitch finished her champoinship on Friday, July 3!! Apple is 21 months old.
Friday
WD Open Black Falling Creek's Dark Knight
WB/BOW/BOS Debkens Candy Apple NEW CH!!
BOB CH Ridgeview...
Hi All,
I'm looking for contact information on two kennels and was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction. Visions and Sounders labradors. Anyone?
Aloha,
Jackie
Recent show, dog was WD, BOS. No specials, but there was a Veteran dog that had gone back in for BOB and was defeated for BOS. Do you count that Veteran dog in your total dog count? Can't find the answer on AKC and they're closed today :-)
thanks in advance.
I have an all yellow litter of nine that just turned 8 weeks old. Two puppies have major tear staining - mornings eyes look fine, throughout the day on and off I see red stains/wet. This just started in the last week. Pups were seen on Thursday and vet examined eyes...
I'm posting a message that has been sent out to numerous people already, but just in case we've missed anyone, here it is:
Hi Everyone,
Many people have expressed an interest in collecting money to buy the Labrador breast cancer car decals in memory of Anne Trend...
Started a new post just to remind people of what happened at that Potomac so many years ago. Yes, the LRC had changed the standard. Yes,the way it went about changing the standard was suspect.
But the wicket was not called at the show by the judges. The wicket was...
I read in an earlier thread someone suggested e-rice.net
However, I cannot get into the site?
Is this site still working?
I would like to try putting something together myself
Honestly, I am semi-computer literate and need something for a newbie.
Can anyone d...
I looked and did not see, so I wanted to find out if it was a huge problem. I have a 7 month old that everything about her is great. Her tail is great length and thick. However the last 2 to 3 inches she has a bit of a flipped up end. Not horrible but enough that I n...
I've noticed this before and really didn't give it a second thought, but now I'm curious. I have a 5 year old boy, he's been OFA'd at 2 (fair). I've noticed a quiver or tremble in one hind leg. It happens only occasionally, and it's after we play a game of run and re...
I know this may sound silly but I have horses and sold my walker.
Now I have been wondering if there is a dog hot walker...for the purpose of activity and health.
I know the treadmill is used and it seems like a dog could easily be trained for a hot walker.
Found out that one of our pups in a recent litter has a heart murmer. (sp?) Besides the obvious sad feelings and dread of calling the buyer with bad news, I need more info on this. If anyone could help with answers to the following I'd be hugely greatful.
1) Is...
Monthly oral Ivomec time with a syringe oh what a hassle, they hated that nasty taste and always knew what was coming. Well not anymore,Just put some peanut butter on the end of syringe they lick and open their mouths readily, then it's easy to give
them a quick dos...
The thread below re: the vet's manipulation of a young pup's hips got me to thinking...
I had an experience with a vet who pushed really hard for a simultaneous surgery - JPS procedure and spay - at the age of 17 weeks, all in the name of "preventing hip dysplasia a...
I'm pretty new to all of this, and I'm very upset about something that happened yesterday at the vet's office. I took my 16 week old female show prospect to the vet for her final distemper of the year. My vet has always been very thorough, and all my dogs get a ful...
Is it safe and has anyone ever xrayed a bitch for OFA clearances who MIGHT be a couple of days pregnant? I am aware that being in heat can possibly change hip readings. This girl had very nice prelims at 14 months.
I also know I could wait. So, biggest concern...
Head
The head is proportionate to the size of the dog, clean-cut, and without exaggeration of any sort. When viewed from the side, the skull and muzzle are approximately equal in length, and joined by a moderate stop that is defined, in part, by the moderate...
General Appearance
The Labrador Retriever is a medium-sized, short-coupled, powerfully-built dog with a short, dense, water-resistant coat; small, drop ears; and a short, thick otter-like tail carried level with the back or with a slight upward curve. The le...
Good Day!
Just a friendly reminder that the Early Bird Closing date for the Lab Club of Canada National Specialty is Wed July 8, 2009!
Get your entries in early to save a few pennies! The Regular closing date is Wed July 15!
Come and join us for a fun-...
When doing a surgical, what is the best day to do the implant? I am finding much conflicting information. What should the progesterone read, and does it make a difference when you do the implant whether it is frozen, chilled, or fresh from the spigot?
Does anyone know of any lab rescues in the NJ NY area-I see the rescues listed on this site but an looking for someone local-if one exists. I am looking to adopt.
Thank you for your help!
that this forum is an excellent indicator of what acemdemics have feared the most about electronic communications ...
a) inferior to face to face social interactions
b) email is open to blatant misinterpretation
c) bullies and critics hide behind the anonymous w...
Trying to figure out which will give you a better chance at a good OFA score. Can some of you post your results, and whether your vet sent in digital pictures electronically, or actual film xrays.
We had a woman by the name of Jane Zeolla from Labs4rescue, Inc. come and speak at Mid-Jersey and I know that she spoke at Jersey Skylands. They are a rescue group out of Connecticut, but she is the contact for NJ and PA. Her email is janezeolla@msn.com. Good l...