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I don't know the breed of my dog!

Isaac — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:39:44 GMT

Last week, I was going home and a dog was following me. I remembered that I saw the dog living on the streets before, so I decided to addopt him, but there is the question: Which breed is my dog?!

Sorry for the bad pic

Animal Planet's Season 3 of 'Too Cute' is casting dogs for our documentary series

animalplanettoocute — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:06:54 GMT

Animal Planet's hit documentary series, Too Cute, is back and CUTER than ever! The Animal Planet team wants to capture newborn dogs as they explore the new and exciting world around them. 

Too Cute tells the remarkable coming-of-age story of adorable litters of puppies. From their unsteady first steps, the beginning of their lives will be an epic journey for these adventurous pets. These cuddly animals are simply too lovable, too curious, and too cute to quit.

There's so much cuteness and so little time! If you live in the Tri-state area (NY, NJ, ,PA, CT) and have a cat expecting a litter in the month of April to the end of June 2012, please send an email to puppykittycasting@gmail.com.

Please include the following contact information,
Name of owner:
Name of dog:
Name of Breed:
Location:
Telephone #
Email address:
Projected date of litter:
Pictures of your expected dog:
Pictures of your home (interior/exterior)
Short Summary of their story (physical features, personality traits, characteristics, hobbies, etc.)

To learn more about the show please visit:

Thank you.
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Casting Department
Animal Planet's Too Cute Season 3
True Entertainment
601 w. 26th Street, Suite 1336
New York, NY 10001
puppykittycasting@gmail.com
Tel: 212.763.3626

Can puppies from the same littler when they are old enough breed?

ssatterly — Sat, 28 May 2011 14:30:10 GMT

Can puppies from the same littler when they are old enough breed together?

Redbone Coonhound

Harley97 — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 12:53:13 GMT

I have been interested in the Redbone for a looooonnnnngg time, and i noticed that there are very few of them around. They have no health problems listed, and they seem to be fairly good dogs. If i wanted to get one, i would have to drive to a different state to get one. Are they not good dogs where hardly anybody would want to breed them? or are they just hard to breed?
If you know anything about their easiness to train and have, please let me know!!! I live in MI, so i am in the environment for a hunting breed, but the kind i want, can't be found!!

Weaning *

WoodysMom — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:31:41 GMT

Hello everyone,my dog kiki accidently got out and got herself pregnant the week before she was suppose to get fixed.She had seven puppies October fourth and they are doing great and are all going to family and close friends except the one im keeping.Anyway they are four weeks old now and I gave them some softened puppy food and they love it and their poop is solid but Im not sure when to stop them from feeding from kiki as well.They are all very smart and doing amazing on the puppy food and are already going to the bathroom on weewee pads.Kiki dosent really want to be with the puppies right now so I just need to know when they should stop eating from her.Thanks .

Choosing a Breeder

DogFreak89 — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 05:17:56 GMT

Just out of curiosity, I'm not looking for a puppy but was wondering how you go about choosing a good breeder? What kinds of questions should you ask, and what are the most important things to look for? Also, what are some things that should tip people off about a bad breeder? Obviously the health of the animals is important, but are there other things?

Should I breed my Labs?

labradorann — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 18:06:39 GMT

Hey, I have Missy (3) and Parker (5) and while things sure do get rowdy when Missy is on heat, I'd like to make them a mommy and daddy for real one day. What kind of stuff do I need? Is it as hard as it looks? My dad was always breeding pups when we were kids but it looked like hard work, and I know he knew what he was doing. What do you thinhk?

Signs of pregnancy

WoodysMom — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 16:08:38 GMT

Hello, I have a female pit mix and we were going to get her fixed next Tuesday but of course with my luck she went into heat last week. I read that she can get pregnant after she stopped bleeding. She stopped bledding sometime this week and yesterday a unnuetered dog got into my yard. I know his owners and they said they don't believe in nuetering? Anyway is there any signs of pregnancy that I can look for? She's going to the vet next week for a checkup, but I was just wondering if there ate any early signs to look for. Thanks!

Christmas puppies!

rainsmom — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 05:44:40 GMT

Belle had her puppies on Christmas day! She had 5 puppies 3 sable and white males 1 sable and white female and 1 tri male. They are so cute!! Hopefully their will be a good agility/show dog in the litter.

Favorite Dog Breed Family

gsgirl19(: — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:54:39 GMT

i know i grouped some breeds together....

Shepherd-all Shepherd breeds

Collie-Sheltie, Border Collie and Aussie are also included

Bull Terrier-Staffordshire, Pit Bull, Dogo, etc.

Giant Breeds-such as Great DanesHounds-all hound breeds

Hounds-all hound breeds

Pointers-long hair short hair etc.

Mastiff/Boxer etc.- any kind of Mastiff, includes Boxer.

can anyone tell me what kind of dog is this one?

randa05 — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:18:23 GMT

so from the picture can anyone help me and tell me what kind is it pleasE?

send pregnant thoughts!

rainsmom — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 05:06:32 GMT

I just sent Belle to stay 2 weeks with Dusty's breeder to be bred to U-Ch Erins Falmist Mooncast (Cosmo) please send pregnancy vibes our way Hopefully we will be having a litter of bi-black shelties in February. It will be Belle's first litter I am so nervous an excited!!!

Here is Cosmo!!

Breeding my chihuahua

Lara — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:44:19 GMT

My chihuahua is in her second heat and i want to breed her. When is the best time? Do i wait till shes done bleeding? I also have a male i want to breed her with, but hes twice her size. Will this hurt her? Please help!!

The "Giant Alaskan Malamute" Breed is it recognized?

G-Mals — Mon, 04 May 2009 10:34:10 GMT

Ok, I know a kennel who claims to breed the "Giant Alaskan Malamute" rather than the normal "Alaskan Malamute." After doing research of my own using just the internet, I have not come up with a distinct recognition of the Giant version in regards to breed standard. In other words, if you look for Alaskan Malamute you will see the recomended hight, weight, coloring, bone structures, tail, body, and face characteristics that dictate a "Breedable/show worthy" specimine of this breed. But you don't find anything for the Giants. As it stands the giants that I know of, are way over the hight, weight, and girth. Of course all others traits would be a given since they are still Mals.

So, if I am interested in showing a G. Mal will they automaticly be disqualified due to their sizse? Also, does AKC recognize the Giant as a seperate from reg. Mals.

My dog Sasha is a Giant Alaskan Mal (not breedable/show quality) she has hip displaisia and her tail doesn't curl enough. She was bought from the kennel because no one else wanted her. So i paid significantly less for her and took her in. She is wonderful and sweet. But I am interested in buying a "breed" qulaity from the same kennel but only if they are a recognized version of the Mal breed. Her dogs are way, way larger and all have an extremely docile nature. From what I see so far they also respond extremely well to training and obedience and still hold that intelegence owners love of Mals.

Well, I digress, anyone have any knowlege on Giant Mals vs. Mals.?

Tanya

On-line puppy purchases pros and cons

zozobear — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:13:27 GMT

Hi, newbie here,

I recently submitted my first thread under "In memory of our Dogs".

While the family is going thru the tough grieving process, we sometimes look thru the various on-line sites to see what's out there in terms of breed type and prices.

When the time comes and we're ready to accept a new dog, what are some of the things that we should look for and avoid if it's decided that the dog wanted is found on-line.

Of course, our first choice would be thru the shelters, then the rescue groups and any local breeders, if possible.

So back to the internet thought, we know to check the reviews from others, how long they've on that particular website, how long they've been in business, what else should we add to our checklist?

It seems that in many cases, the majority of breeders are located several states away (we live in CA). Maybe we might make a mini vacation to visit the "right dog", but would hate to find out it's not the one. Hopefully, if it's the right dog then we can simply bring the new dog back with us.

what is standard breeder policy for hip dysplasia?

threenorns — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:44:44 GMT

my sister bought my mother a goldendoodle from a kennel. i looked it up, the kennel is CKC registered (for golden retrievers). mom said they had no trouble with them popping in unexpectedly and were not at all reticent about showing off the property - the only offlimits area was the private residences (bedrooms, basically). they provided the contact info for their vet, the same one that examined the pups and gave them their shots.

mom got looseyfur at 8wks. at six months, mom's vet gave the dog an exam and said her hips were fine.

she was spayed at 9 months.

while i was down south, i noticed a few things that sent up red flags:

- she was ***incredibly*** out of condition. a 5mi walk would normally take dandy and i less than 2h. with lucy along, it took us over 3h - every 15min or so, we had to stop so lucy could lie down.

- dandy and the chihuahua mix had no trouble jumping up onto park benches, retaining walls, and raised planters (the masonry kind - brick, stone, yadda, you see on street corners), walking along, and jumping off. loosey would hesitate, make a couple false starts, then jump up. couple times, her back leg would fall off unexpectedly because of the exaggerated "piggie wiggle" way she walked. when she jumped off the other end, her hind end collapsed under her.

- at her home, the one she'd lived in her whole life, she was unable to keep her footing on the hardwood floors. her back feet were constantly scrabbling for traction.

- she was NOT the happy-go-lucky pup i remember from last year when i had her for a week - she snapped quickly at kittens, cats, and children. she was not tolerant of dandy and really went after him a few times.

i basically strong-armed mom into getting her checked and lo and behold: she has *severe* hip dysplasia. her hips are subluxating - surgery is the only thing that will help. even i could see on the x-rays that her hip joint looked more like a spoon on a saucer than a ball in a socket.

i checked mom's contract and basically, if mom puts loosey down, she gets a free pup. if she doesn't, she'll get a $250 discount on her next pup. my sister said it was "standard". is this really SOP - seems to me the breeder actually comes out ahead.

My dog is pregnant,what should I feed her?

bkforshare — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:45:12 GMT

I have no expierence in feeding a gregnant dog,what should I feed her?anything special than normal?

thx

my BIL wants dandy to stand stud

threenorns — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 08:38:48 GMT

first off, my BIL is an idiot. by that, i mean he came up with his buddy to spend a weekend replacing the roof on my porch that was crushed by the snowload (it was going anyway - i was hoping it'd last one more winter but alas). they sat around all day saturday drinking polish beer and talking in russian (from the four words i know, i gather they were asking each other if it looked like rain; agreeing that yes, it did; and did you want another beer?). i can't *entirely* blame them - my house is in the middle of the bush, surrounded by acres of natural forest, with a river flowing across the back - you can't help but feel like lazing back with a nice cold beer.

on the sunday, he asked if he could take dandy for a walk. i said sure, no problem - just do NOT take him off the leash because there's place you can do that and places you can't and he's not a really strict person so dandy wasn't exactly behaving for him.

two hours later, he came back, both of them winded and sweaty (or foamy and soaked from the river, in dandy's case), and demanded that i push back or cancel dandy's vasectomy - he wants to breed dandy with his dog, who is half border collie, half golden lab. she is highly intelligent but she's lazy - likes to loll about all day in the sun on her back. dandy is highly intelligent but super-active. they're roughly the same size.

i told him i didn't have a problem with it as long as he accounted for ALL the pups - no dumping any into animal shelters: they're adopted, kept, or put down. he said his family back in europe bred dogs for "hundreds" of years (....okay) and not worry, he knew exactly what to do.

thing is, *i* don't! is there anything i need to know beyond keeping dandy in excellent good health?

and no - i never did get the roof done. they ripped off the damaged sections and left them all over my bulb patch and flame bush but never got around to putting up the new roof.

Belle's pups!

rainsmom — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:06:49 GMT

here are a couple of pics for now I need to get individual shots later.

Need advice on buying a pup. Shady scenerio?

sarah1439 — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 06:42:07 GMT

I don't know much about how AKC registration and selling puppies works, so I have decided to try get some input from other people about a situation that I am in.

I have been looking to buy a puppy recently, and have fallin in love with the Australian Shepherd breed. I looked online and through classifieds, and I came across an add that said there were 2 puppies left out of a litter and they are selling for $100 without registration papers, but $400 with the papers. The pups are 9 weeks old. I have seen pictures of the supposed pups and the rest of the litter. The mother and father are pictured on the website as well. The rest of the pups in the litter were apparently sold with papers at the higher value.
Now like I said, I don't know anything about breeding or registering puppies; I am just trying to understand if this is possible. I didn't know the breeder had a choice to register some of the pups and not the others. The breeder also informed me that the puppy will be UTD on shots as well as come with a health guarantee allowing me to take the puppy to my vet within 48 hours and have her checked out. If it is a life or death situation, then I will be able to either exchange the pup or get my money back. I don't see how the breeder can profit from $100 if they have gotten the puppy wormed, UTD, and also the tail was cut off by her vet as well. I would be going pick up the pup instead of having it mailed, so I am not worried about that scam. I could very well be wondering these questions for nothing because, like I said, I don't know anything about breeding. I just wanted to get some advice from other breeders or people who were maybe in this situation.

If pure breed dogs have so many medical problems, why do people keep breeding them?

pacmomof12 — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 05:16:57 GMT

I have worked with dogs for many years and I am just discusted at how many pure bred dogs have so many medical issues but breeders keep breeding them, why? it is cruel in my book to breed animals that have hip problems, eye disorders, ear, joints, cancer and so many more just because they do not have the genetic diversity they should have. I have recently started to study hybrids and breeds that are three or more in the types of breeds that are mixed together and have found that even after three to five years of age, the dogs have had very few or no medical problems at all. If this can be the case with 60 to 80 percent of all dogs, why not go with making of mixed breeds rather than pure bred?

i want to breed my cavalier with a bichon!

spanielsareme1990 — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:15:03 GMT

hello,my name is jenny! im interested in breeding my cavalier with a bichon! me and my family are just considering it nothing is finale yet! my cavalier is 8months she just came into heat! i know that your not suppose to get them pregnant on the first heat so i am gonna wait for another heat! she will be a year old July 9th! i wanted to also know how long till her next heat? my cavalier her name is (jazzy) she is so loving and has such a great temperament! i now people are probable thinking there just gonna be mutts but actually there hybrids there called cavachons and we just want one litter cuz the second litter is just gonna be mutts cuz they don't come out as pretty!
i hope u guess look at this post with a open mind! im just wondering if anyone out there is interested? or what u guess think about this. please no harsh comments. thanks for reading

when is a dog ready for exceptance?

spanielsareme1990 — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:12:58 GMT

when after there cycle are they ready for a male?

thanks

5 month old pregnant shih tzu

new owner — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 02:41:07 GMT

I just received what I was told is a pregnant 5 month old. I am going to the vet this week to get verification. My question is: Can this be possible and will the mother know what to do being a pup herself. I also think she maybe a couple of months older but she definetly appears to be pregnant. Please advise

health certs

riverchic — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:38:55 GMT

My girlfriend is thinking about getting a puppy. im trying hard to talk her into rescue, but in case that doesnt happen, what are the health certs a pup's parents should have? she needs a small dog- chihuahua, maltese, mini poodle, in that neighborhood. i wasnt sure if a chi needs different checks than say, a lab. i cant imagine they would be the same...

thanks. i will not give up my fight to get her to rescue! but at the very least i will help her be responsible about a pure breed...

Is breeding harmful?

symondneil — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:59:49 GMT

I have been asked a buddy of mine if he could use my dog as a stud. But them I was told that it will cause harm to your dog if you don't continue to use him for that. They said it causes some kind of anal problems. Does anybody know if this is true? I was cosidering getting him fixed but if he could breed and not be harmed by it, then I would maybe re-consider.

Yorkie Breeder

Amguanna — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 18:20:31 GMT

Hi...I'm a New Member here and I breed AKC Yorkshire Terriers. Is there anyone else that breeds Yorkies? Please contact me.

What Breeds is She?

crudnik — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 07:55:24 GMT

Simply out of interest, what breeds do you suspect this dog is a mix of?

Ears : Terrier
Front Body/top colouring : Dachshund
Bottom colouring : Beagle?

From Starla

Its like someone had a bunch of leftover parts and made a dog out of them! She's a fabulous dog though, gentle, affectionate and clean (though she sheds like the dickens!).

Pregnant Daschund

EleanorRigby09 — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:47:06 GMT

Hi All,

I need some help. A classmate of mine has a mini doxie on campus and she took it home for break and she it play with her families other doxies unsupervised and the little female is not fixed. The other two were males. She believes that her doxie may have gotten pregnant. She asked me if I knew what signs to expect. Problem is I have never been around a pregnant dog and I have never seen puppies born.

So I was wondering if any one could tell me what to tell her to look for and to expect?

Also she was talking to me today and somewhat asked if the female could have the puppies at my house. And as I have said I've never seen puppies being born. or whelped. So could I get some tips on that too? Just incase.

Thanks,

Eleanor Rigby

Tibetian Mastiffs...

pitbullsrock28 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:53:02 GMT

Heya! I was looking to import a Tibetian Mastiff from Tibet, does anyone know any breeders? Thanx!

German Dachshunds...

pitbullsrock28 — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:04:37 GMT

Hi guys! I have a friend who breeds Dachshunds and I want to surprise her with a German Import on her birthday. They have been wanting to add another Doxie to their family and breeding program, but I have been having a HARD time finding any!!! I found one breeder, but I would like to have a couple more to choose from...I keep reading that the Dachshund breed is dying out in Germany, so I understand why I am having a hard time finding some breeders, but anyways if you guys know a minature dachshund breeder in Germany then let me know! No wire-haireds though, her husband doesn't like them as he think they look like Shnauzers, but I ADORE the wire-haireds, and I have to completely disagree, but since it is there dog, I'll have to say no to wire-haired doxies. Thanks for your help!

The Value of a Puppy

Ingot — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 19:27:59 GMT

I've been reading our local classifieds- the pet section which I always scan for no good reason. It always makes me crazy.

When I purchased my last 3 Alaskan Malamutes, I recieved AKC papers, microchip, OFA and CERF copies on the parents ,(even grandparents on one); a five generation pedigree full of Conformation Champions and various obedience, agility, weightpull and sledding titles; a health guarantee/ contract and the knowledge that my dog was produced with forethought by a breeder that likely did not make a profit. (#1 was purchased in 1996 for $400, #2 was purchased in 2004 for $800, #3 was purchased in 2007 for $1000). I'm not buying a puppy, I am reimbursing a breeder for their investment into this litter and their planning for the next.

My local paper today:

Goldendoodle- $1600

AKC "Giant" Alaskan Malamutes- $900

Purebred, unregistered Labrador- $400

AKC Cocker Spaniel- $300

Border Collie/ Heeler mix puppies- free

Any dog or puppy (designer dog, mixed breed, purebred etc) from our local shelter- $50

The average adoption fee from breed rescue $250

I KNOW breed rescues see no profit- they invest so much more into saving the unwanted, medical expenses and all. Our local shelter spends more than that just on housing, let alone altering, vaccinations or medical expenses and they charge even less.

If there was no money to be made, fewer people would breed indiscriminately...

What do you think drives the pricing? What do people really think they're paying for? What IS the value of a puppy?

Ideas to change that?

Any norwegain buhund breeders in WA?

Kelsey&Gracie — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:05:46 GMT

i am Seriously thinking about getting a buhund. i have reserched them and we are a great match.

any havanse breeders in NY

Havanesegirl22 — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:40:26 GMT

just wanting to know

Reputable Exhibition Shih Tzu Breeders in Seattle Area?

Thorn — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 22:19:10 GMT

I've been showing in the 4H dog project for 5 years and keeping shih tzu just as long, and now I think it's about time to begin my search for a show quality puppy.

Does anyone have the links for reputable shih tzu breeders in the Western Washington/Seattle area? I'm looking for someone who will be willing to work with a beginner ect.

Also, if you have the links to any afghan breeders in the seattle area as well, throw them up here, that would be great!

Thanks!

-Thorn

Puppies!

AshleyC — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:21:16 GMT

I thought I would share some pictures of my sweet litter. They are nearing the eight week mark and I need new pictures... The puppies are developing wonderful and all are nice and fat. One of the males just loves to play tug of war... when I have them outside I can't walk without him hanging on to my foot.

This litter has turned out really nice as I believe both males at this point are show quality. Needless to say we are going to repeat this breeding... These pictures are from birth to six weeks.... I had a few in between, but I'd be taking up to much room to share them all. I've always been fascinated with sheltie growth pictures.

Just born...

Five days old....

Seventeen days old...

Six weeks...

Calling Responsible Breeders

pitbullsrock28 — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:41:17 GMT

Hi! I am the founder of the RBCA (Responsible Breeder Club of America) I wanted to ask those of you interested to join go to: www. responsiblebreeders . co . cc or www. rbca . weebly . com

help,my female tied up with neutered dog

michaelwycall — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:48:15 GMT

i have a 10 month old female brittany and she tied up with a cur that was nuetered 6 days ago. what are the chances she got pregnant?

Brittany Stud

Irishgirl — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:18:54 GMT

Okay, I have a male brittany pup, pics can be found in the puppy forum under new puppy pics, and I am thinking about studding him out when he's older. He's already AKC registered and there aren't many people in Iowa or Missouri that stud out their dogs much. I know it's important to have him current on all his shots and make sure the female is too, but is there anything else I need to know? Like how much should I charge? If he's OFA certified, should I charge more? What should I make sure about the female, besides shots? Is studding him out even a good idea?

I appreciate the help, thank you.

Herniated Navel

Bulldoggin — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:59:06 GMT

This is more out of curiosity than anything else but my female English bulldog has a herniated navel that was repaired by her breeder. My husband and I have mulled with the idea of perhaps eventually having pups, this is a HUGE maybe type of thing as we're leaning more toward spaying, but would the previous hernia be a concern during pregnancy? I emailed her breeder about it with a no reply as of yet, my vet seemed unable to give me any real answer and I can't find much on the web (I could be searching the wrong thing I suppose). If we do decide to breed her it would only be once and then she would be spayed to live out her days carefree. She is from champion bloodlines, her grandsire Kahuna won several regional shows and a national I believe. I emailed her breeder for a show history but she's still not replied to my email at this time.

As I said it's more of a curiosity though. I have mixed feelings about breeding. It's more like a 75% toward spaying kind of deal but I just have to know so I can have all the information I can. I am aware that with breeding English Bulldogs comes great care and attention. I have done my homework in great detail about the breed.