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Mismarks and the Unusual...

Ingot — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:15:23 GMT

Our conversation elsewhere regarding unusual mismarkings found in Labradors really got me thinking about the subject.

What unusual colors, coat patterns etc can crop up in your favorite breed?

Where does your dog sleep?

doglover7 — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 12:46:00 GMT

Hey guys, where does your dog sleep? Mine sleeps in my bed with me, what about you?

Does anyone know your dog's parent's name?

ft_doglovertee — Fri, 06 Jan 2006 20:53:41 GMT

So, does anyone know your dog's parent's name? Sasha's mom is Mellaville Babe, and her dad is B.J. Dusty Bannidit. We think that her dad might have been a "red" husky cause' she has tints of "red" in her fur. Anybody have any feedback?

What breed of dog do you have?

ft_admin — Tue, 11 Oct 2005 12:26:47 GMT

I don't have a purebred right now, my dog is a Chocolate Lab/English Springer Spaniel mix. In the past I did, a miniature poodle named Pepper and a Rottie named Boz (Bozwell).

Sally

Bully Breeds NO MORE!!!

Lupitadiggs — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 14:52:39 GMT

Hello,
I'll be posting things from time to time about feelings involving pitbulls you own or some one elses that you see or play with. I love Pit Bulls I own Three 2 Red Nose American and One blue Fawn Purple Ribbion. They are all 100% pure and if you looking to breed just let me know....

Labrador Retriever Puppies

Ingot — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 13:10:17 GMT

Todays paper:

For Sale

AKC registered Lab puppies

chocolate and chocolate BRINDLE.

How much do you want to bet someone will actually fall for this?

As I learned years ago- AKC registration is only as reliable as the people who fill out and send in the paperwork.

Corgi LOVER

ft_Just herding — Tue, 28 Feb 2006 09:02:24 GMT

I have two female Corgis.

Copper 1yr is Red w/ White markings

Penny 5mo is Sable

I love them to pieces. Penny is learning new tricks and now both girls do the same tricks at the same time, it is too cute!!

single dog households

Ruckus_In_KY — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 11:12:41 GMT

Does anyone else feel bad about just having one dog? I beat myself up over it! I just cant have another dog right now. Renting with two dogs probably wouldnt work out. I take Ruckus on weekly play dates and he loves them.

I spend all my time with him, he even comes with me to work most of the time. he has i know at least 100 toys, but sometimes I still do not feel like I am being fair to him

Registered name for Ruger?

Goroski54 — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:25:34 GMT

We have a 6-month-old Rottweiler puppy named Ruger. I am trying to fill out his AKC papers and just don't have the imagination for a registered name. I've got three Min Pins who are registered and none of their names are great...it's so hard! I was just wondering if anyone with a creative mind could come up with something catchy. Sounds like fun on a Friday afternoon, doesn't it?

who owns a papillon?

papi grl — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 06:41:23 GMT

i own a papillon and i am wondering who else does.

All herding breeds!

Zacks2cute — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:32:09 GMT

I have a 15 month old australian shepherd. He is a great dog! He is super smart and VERY active! He protects his family just like his herd and is extremely playful. I was very surprised when i taught him sit layout shake and come in less than a week using clicker training. He gets his herding instinct out by chasing a laster from a laster pen around the yard lol . Zackery learns things Very quickly and is extremely easy to train. Oh ya he is also adorable !

I enjoy hearing about anyone elses herding breeds! Boast about your awesome dog please!!!

Spinoni Italiani

Ingot — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 18:43:36 GMT

I was recently treated with opportunity to meet this breed and I am very impressed. While they may not replace the Malamute in my heart, I can certainly see why people fall for these dogs!

I have been commissioned to sculpt a portrait of a retired Therapy dog and I was invited to meet him and attend a Spinoni reunion. There were 30+ dogs together in a fenced yard. Most were strangers. No leashes, no crates, no barriers- only calm owners socializing. Intact males and females, as well as neutered pets. One young puppy. Lots of toys. There was not one squabble. I can't say how impressed I am with the temperaments. The biggest excitement occurred whenever some deranged songbird would attempt to land in the yard. It was amazing!

Have you had a chance to meet a Spin? What did you think?

Possible breed problem

angelpup — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:08:30 GMT

We have a rescue that we are reasonably sure is a purebred Finnish Spitz. He's a couple months shy of his 2nd birthday, and we've had him 8 months. We've managed his barking pretty well with a spritz bottle. He's been nothing but wonderful with our grandchildren (something we have to watch with our little Spitz mix), and with other household members and guests. But for the second time, we've had an incident when walking him on leash in the neighborhood. The first time it was when an adult male whom he knows somewhat (a neighbor) petted him, ruffled his ears while Rusty stood on his hind legs. Rusty appeared to be fine, then when the petting session was over and Rusty's feet hit the ground, he jumped back up and snapped at the person, biting a hole in his shirt. (No blood drawn, thank God) When we told our vet about it, he said Spitzes are known for not particularly liking adult men. Well, tonight the identical scenario happened, but this time with a strange adult woman. As soon as his feet hit the ground, he jumped back up and bit a hole in her sweatpants (again, no broken skin, thank God). Two questions, I guess: Does anyone with a Spitz breed (American Eskimo, Pomeranian, or other Spitz) know if this is a breed thing? And whether it is or isn't, can anyone explain what's going on, and what we should do about it? This is not the dog we see in the house! And he's interacted with a lot of kids in the neighborhood while on leash and he's been fine. Thanks for any light you can shed...

Could this be a Newfoundland?

Elistariel — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:14:04 GMT

(There's actually a longer background story to this, but I'll save it for later.) This isn't my dog and it's the only photo I have so I apologize for how tiny it is. I believe this to be the father of my dog, who is half collie.
The mother was a collie we adopted. (Vet said she was fixed.)
Ranger (the result of my collie and I believe this dog) has personality traits I've read for
Newfies. She loves to swim in our pond and has actually retrieved birds for us, despite a total lack of training. (The neighbor's clucking chicken and our own duck to be exact)

That was the only dog that could possibly Ranger's father.

Does it look like a Newfoundland or possibly a mix?

I have looked up Newfoundland - Collie crosses and came across a Marty who looked almost exactly like my Ranger. (I don't remember what site I found Marty on.)
Marty (male):

Ranger (female):

Thank you.

Poms having sezures

Shasta — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:16:40 GMT

My mom's 7 month old Pom Happy is having sezures and we can't aford the meds to contral them is there a natural way to contral them.

BEAGLES HELPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

~BEAGLE5~ — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:33:19 GMT

I soooo badly want a beagle but my mom thinks there bad dogs . what are thay like?? do thay shed alot even if I brush her everyday??? will she eat my bunny??? will she run away if off leash??? is she hard to train??? will she have lots of energy??? will she lay on the couch with me??? will she bite people??? are thay good dogs??? are thay over all bad dogs???

Bulley Breeds NO MORE LEts change the name

Lupitadiggs — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 14:13:13 GMT

Hey if you love your bully breed, please take this test so you can help me put a good name out there for these animals. The only reason this happened to this dog is, its obaing its owner at every word. its only following what it is told to do or what trained to do.

Bully Breeds!

canecorso_breeder — Sun, 25 May 2008 12:01:26 GMT

I am a huge fan of bully breeds, especially the Cane Corso. I dislike it when someone comes up to a bully breed saying "Oh, this thing is going to kill me!" I wish sometimes those ignorent people would wake up and see the pure truth of these gentle giants!

Pit Bulls

Mutt Luv1212 — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 19:45:54 GMT

What do u think about the pit?? Do u like them, hate them own one? Where do u stand with the pit bull???

Silent beagle

beagle — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:47:17 GMT

I have sibling beagle pups, almost 5 months old. Daisy has recently found her voice which she uses well. She lets leaves, cats her sister and anything else she feels needs talking to have it. She is not overly vocal, but if she gets on a roll we need to distract her. The odd thing id her sister Pickles DOES NOT bark, bey howl or make any noise except for the growling and whimpering they make when they play. She otherwise is active and a normal beagle. I have never heard of this and was wondering if I have an odd duck?

Miniature Dachshund

doxielover22 — Fri, 30 May 2008 07:11:41 GMT

Anybody have any miniature dachshunds that live in Tennessee. My 2 are purebred breeds. My female is a red dachshund and my male is black and tan dachshund.

Blue Heeler Questions

buckshot — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:42:40 GMT

In my home, hunting is life. I hunt just about everything, therefore, I have a breed of dog to suit it all. But, a while back, I acquired a dog that literally jumped into my life.

He was in the bed of a truck that I was behind when he jumped out. Of course, I slammed on my brakes to make sure he was alright. He was a pup then, but got lucky (lucky that we weren't on the highway) and lived to tell the tale with only a few sore spots and gash on his hip. The man who was driving the truck, never slowed down, nor did I go after him. The poor pup had more than his newly acquired scuff marks. He was littered with fleas, ticks, old bite marks,..etc. This boy had it rough. Therefore, I kept him and named him Tough. He's spent the last couple years as a house cat basically. He's also my trail buddy....whether I'm riding my horse or my 450, he's always with me.

Anyway, Tough is a Blue Heeler. I had owned a blue heeler/neighbor dog mix prior to owning him, but sadly she died shortly after I got her. I was out of town for a family emergency and left her with some friends. She had an accident in their care, which it wasn't their fault, but it really took a toll on me. I love my dogs like I would a family member. So having Tough eased the pain of her loss. I know the owners of Lexi's (the mix pup) mom, she's a blue heeler. We were trail riding and they offered to breed Tough to her so that I could have a puppy. They were looking for another puppy aswell, and so was another friend, so I decided to go ahead with it.

So, a few months later...out popped Buckshot into my life. lol He's got to be the funniest dog I've ever had. Tough is quiet, doesn't bark much, just a very wise, calm, easy going dog. Buck, on the other hand, is the complete opposite. He's 100 mph 24/7. Very smart though. At 6 months he's learned more tricks than I can count, understands my emotions (if I cry he pouts with me lol), knows when he's in trouble, doesn't chew on anything (thank GOD! lol), loves to load up in the truck even if we're just going to get the mail,...etc. He's the epitome of mans (well womans in this case) best friend.

Now, to my point.

Before Tough came around, I had never owned a blue heeler before. I live in a very rural area, so they're very common around here. Though, I don't know much about them. When Tough came, I did a little research, but not much. Just enough to tell me that they're pretty much a one person dog, and not so much a house dog. (though Tough, would be the exception, he's very much a couch potato) So here's where my lack of knowledge comes in...

Both Tough and Buck don't look like the Blue Heeler's that I'm used to seeing. Tough has a short and stocky build, his ears are up, and he has the bentley (not sure if this is relevant) star...and he has the speckled coat...but no tan on him. All the other acd's I've seen have tan on them. Tough doesn't...and neither does Buck. Buck is also a little different from Tough...in his build. He's taller and not so stocky...

Here are a couple pictures of Buck, I don't have any of Tough, as I'm on my laptop and my jump drive...is well smashed. =) lol But, Tough looks the same, only thicker.

My question is, is not having tan on them normal? What about, Buck, is it usual for them to be so little?

Australian Shepherds in Washington

equipaws — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:45:19 GMT

Does anyone own (breed or show) Australian Shepherds in Washington or the NW?

We currently have 5 aussies, we are showing 4 of them.

Jadecreek's Kinguyakkii - Red Merle w/white and copper ASCA/AKC Altered Dog (conformation altered)(2003)

Triniti's Final Fantasy - Blue Merle w/white and copper ASCA/AKC Altered Dog (not showing) (2004)

McRanch Once Upon A Dream - Red Merle w/white and copper ASCA/AKC Intact female dog (conformation open red female dog) (2006)

Lasso's Dancin' With The Devil - Red Merle w/white and copper ASCA/AKC Intact Dog (conformation puppy, herding) (2007)

Lioncourt's Fatal Attraction - Black w/white and copper Intact female dog (conformation puppy) (2008)

We're currently only showing conformation in ASCA (Mostly Cascade Australian Shepherd Club) we are also trying our hand at herding down in Roy WA at Ewetopia (), agility and possibly looking to do obedience and flyball!

Always looking to make new friends! Click on our logo to check out our web page!

DAmon's Lump

dobermom — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 18:12:16 GMT

Ya all know by now, that we own a Doberman.
We found a lump on his chest, on the left side.
It does not hurt him, he eats, he plays, when we touch it, it feels like playdough.
But just to make sure its not cancer, we have him checked out next saturday.

anybody else have had that problem, were there was a lump found on your dog ?

thank you

Anyone else with Jack Russell Terriers?

CookieMoNsTeR — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 13:51:56 GMT

Just wondered if there was any other Jack Russell owners out there

Purebred Pug, vet thinks it is a boxer mix.

Yob — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 20:04:38 GMT

I recently bought a pug and took him to the vet to get a checkup as requested by the breeder. I went back a second time to get x-rays since the litter had many health problems when my vet broke the news. She said she didn't say anything on the first visit because she didn't want to hurt our feelings, but she doesn't think he is a purebred. She believes he is mixed with a boxer somewhere down the line. He is more of a red color, with white paws and vest. Everyone that sees him asks if he is a boxer pup, and to be honest, it is a little disheartening.

What steps can I take to assure he is indeed a purebred? I have papers for the CKC, but when I called them for advice, they told me to contact my vet. Neither my vet, nor ones in the area do testing to ensure his breed. I posted pictures of him hoping someone can shed some light on this for me.

Dogs you want, but will probably never own.

huskies r perfect — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 20:28:58 GMT

Just a topic for you to post the dog breeds you would like to own, but probably never will.

For me, would probably be the Doberman Pinscher,
Australian Shepherd, (Preferably blue merle.),
American Pit Bull Terrier,
Boxer,
Golden Retriever,
Pembroke Welsh Corgi,
Shiba Inu.

For the breeds you own now or figure you will own someday.

Siberian Husky, (Own a pure and a mix, hope to own many more.)
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever,
German Shepherd,
maybe Irish Setter. (My mom's favorite breed and might be the next dog we get, I don't know.)

There are more breeds I would like to own, but I just put the top ones.

american bulldog breed & standards

bulldogger_1 — Sat, 24 May 2008 07:47:02 GMT

HISTORY:

It is speculated that the ancestors of the American Bulldog were brought to the British Isles circa 50 AD by the ancient Romans whose renowned war dogs are ancestor to many molosser breeds today. Originally called "pugnace-" from the Latin word pugnare "to fight" these ancestors remained in the British Isles as war dogs- who were often trained to pull down horses during battle- throughout the early Middle Ages. When the William the Conqueror defeated the Saxons in 1066, the Norman conquest began. The Normans infiltrated the Saxon society with their language and culture, including their traditions of baiting bulls, bears, lions, horses, dogs, and other animals for amusement. The native dogs were bred and used widely in England for this purpose and for working livestock for centuries. They were bred for working function. These truculent and tenacious dogs were known for their strong character, athleticism and strength, great heart and gameness. They were often referred to as fawn or brindle and white and eventually became known as "Bulldogs" during the 17^th century. In 1835, baiting contests were made illegal and the bulldog in England was ultimately crossed with the pug, eventually becoming the English Bulldog. Fortunately, the dog that would become the American Bulldog emigrated to the Americas centuries before and remains far truer to the archetype of the original Bulldog.

AN AMERICAN TRADITION:

The American Bulldog is the breed that most closely resembles the original "Bulldog." Since the 1600's English colonists brought with them the old working Bulldog for use as utility farms dogs, catching livestock, and protecting the farm from animals and other intruders. These bulldogs required speed, endurance, strength, courage, heart and loyalty as they were used to vanquish bears, wolves, coyotes, mountain lions, wild boar and catch domestic livestock. For centuries, these dogs thrived on working farms and in rural areas in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Florida and the Carolinas. While they were called by various names and had a certain diversity in type, these Bulldogs were all true to the heritage as a total working dog.

THE MODERN AMERICAN BULLDOG:

Eventually, the number of these dogs dwindled and until the 1960's when breed enthusiasts such as John D Johnson and Alan Scott strove to bring back the breed from extinction. The American Bulldog is still considered a rare breed. The modern American Bulldog maintains some diversity in type as many working farms continue to breed for function alone. There are, however, two main types the Johnson (Classic) and Scott (Standard).

Johnson's American Bulldogs are larger is size and are bullier. Johnson dogs were bred first for form and second for function. They were used for show and personal protection work. The Scott or Standard type are bred primarily for working ability and are slightly smaller with their larger counterparts, yet are considered more athletic with greater agility. You can see the general differences between these two types in the NKC Standard below.

It is important to note that the while Scott type American Bulldogs are often referred to as Standard American Bulldogs, not all Standard American Bulldogs are from Scott's lines. There still exist a number of breeders and old lines in the South, many of which remain unknown to the outside, that maintain the true characteristics of the working American Bulldog. Among these lines are the Old Southern Whites and the Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldogs-which some consider to be its own breed. In general, most of these traditional American Bulldogs are considered Standard type. *

Aside from Johnson and Standard American Bulldogs, some breeders seek to combine the elements of the two in what is known as a hybrid. Sanders Kennels has a strong hybrid program that emphasizes the strength and heart of a Standard with the size and structure of a Johns

STANDARD:

NATIONAL KENNEL CLUB

AMERICAN BULLDOG BREED STANDARD

Historically the American Bulldog was bred to be a “farm utility dog”. They were used to farm work in the South/Southeastern sections of the USA to work wild boar and cattle. They were also very much a part of the family, and were instrumental in personal and property protection as well.

General Appearance

The American Bulldog is a well-balanced, short-coated, muscular and athletic animal. American Bulldogs display great strength, endurance, and agility. Males are characteristically larger, heavier boned and more masculine than the females.

Temperament

American Bulldogs should be alert, outgoing and confident. Aloofness with strangers is acceptable.

Some assertiveness toward other dogs is not considered a fault.

Faults: Overly aggressive or excessively shy.

Size

Standard Type: Ideal standard males should measure between 23 to 27 inches at the withers and weigh from 75 to 95 pounds. Females; 21 to 25 inches, 60 to 85 pounds.

Bully Type: Ideal bully males should measure between 23 to 27 inches at the withers and weigh 90 to 115 pounds. Females; 22-26 inches 80 to 105 pounds.

Note: The overall proportion of the dog is of utmost importance when evaluating weight.

Head

The head should be broad, flat on top squared appearance with a well defined stop. It should also be medium in length with pronounced muscular cheeks.

Standard Type: A box or wedge shape is preferred.

Bully Type: A larger rounder shape is ideal.

Muzzle

The muzzle should be broad with wide-open nostrils. The muzzle should be wider at the base and taper to the nose. The lips should be full with black pigmentation; some pink allowed. The chin is well defined and must not overlap the upper lip nor covered it.

Standard Type: Muzzle should be medium in length 2 to 4 inches. It should also be 35% to 45% of the overall length of the head.

Bully Type: Muzzle should be broad 2 to 3 inches in length and should be 25% to 35% of the overall length of head.

Faults: Pendulous Lips. Narrow muzzle. Full black mask.

Note: The muzzle should be in proportion to head size & type.

Nose

Preferred nose color is Black. Red, brown or grizzle colors will occur.

Cosmetic Faults: Pink or Dudley nose. Any nose color other than black.

Dentition (Bite)

Teeth should be medium to large and should not be visible when mouth is closed. Lips are moderately thick; black pigment lining the lips is preferred; with some pink allowed.

Standard Type: A tight undershot (reverse scissors) preferred. Undershot up to '/4 inch acceptable.

Bully Type: ¼ - ½ inch “Undershot” depending on size of dog and shape of skull. Plus or minus 1/8 inch is acceptable.

Faults: Small teeth or uneven incisors.

Disqualification: Overshot, Parrot mouth or wry mouth.

Bully Type: Disqualification: Even, level or scissor bite.

Note: American Bulldogs are a working breed and should not be penalized for broken or missing teeth.

Eyes

Almond-shaped to round, medium-sized. Color: Brown is the ideal color; however, Blue, Gray, and Green eyes will occur. The haw should not be visible. Black eye rims preferred.

Cosmetic Faults: Both eyes not matched in color. Pink eye rims. Excessive Haw visible

Serious faults: Crossed or non-symmetrical eyes.

Ears

The ears should be set high on the head, medium in size may be drop, semi-prick, or rose.

Faults: Cropped ears. Hound Ears.

Neck

Slightly arched, very muscular, and of moderate length, tapering from shoulders to head.

Bully Type: Neck is almost equal to the head in size.

Fault: neck too short and thick; thin or weak neck.

Body

Wide, deep chest; fairly compact, straight and well balanced. The chest should not be narrow or excessively wide, nor should the elbows be angled out or pulled in. The back should be broad and moderately short, showing great strength.

Faults: The back should not be narrow, excessively long or swayed.

Note: The degree of fault will depend on how it affects the dogs “working” ability and movement.

Forequarters

The chest should be deep and moderately wide giving the appearance of power and athletic ability. The front, overall, should be straight and well balanced. The chest should not be narrow or excessively wide.

Faults: Upright or loaded shoulders; elbows turned outward or tied-in; down at the pasterns; front legs bowed; wrists knuckled over; toeing in or out.

Hindquarters

Broad, well muscled with muscles tapering well to the leg to manifest speed and strength, but not quite as large as at the shoulders. There should not be an excess or lack of angulations in the rear legs.

Serious Faults: Narrow or weak hindquarters; straight or over angulated stifle joint; weak pasterns; cow hocks or open hocks; sickle hocks; bowed legs.

Legs

The legs should be strong and straight with moderate to heavy bone. Front legs should not set too close together or too far apart. Pasterns should be strong, straight and upright. The rear legs should be moderately angulated and parallel.

Serious Faults: Excessively Bow-Legged in the front. Straight or over angulated stifle joint; weak pasterns; cow hocks or open hocks; sickle hocks; bowed legs.

Feet

The feet are round, medium in size; toes are well arched, and tight.

Faults: Splayed feet or crooked toes.

Note: The seriousness of this fault is based on the amount of fault in the feet.

Tail

Strong at the root tapering to the hocks, in a relaxed position. The tail is carried over the back when excited or walking. A "pump handle" tail is preferred but any tail carriage from upright, when the dog is excited, to relaxed between the hocks is acceptable. The tail should not end in a complete circle.

Faults: Tail curled over the back; corkscrew tail, kinked or crooked tail.

Note: Natural tails preferred, docked tails acceptable but will be considered a cosmetic fault.

Gait

The gait should be “balanced and smooth”, showing great speed, agility and power. The dog should not travel excessively wide, and as speed increases the feet move toward the centerline of the body to maintain balance. The top line remains firm and level, parallel to the line of motion.

The Bully type gait will have a slight degree of less reach, flexibility, and spring than that of a Standard Type.

Faults: Legs not moving on the same plane; legs over reaching; legs crossing over in front or rear; front or rear legs moving too close or touching; pacing; paddling; side winding.

Coat

Short and smooth, coarse to the touch.

Disqualification: Long and fuzzy coats.

Color

Solid white, any color or color pattern, including black, red, brown, fawn and all shades of brindle.

Faults: Solid Black, any degree of merle.

Disqualification: Flat Black or Blue Color.

Disqualifications

Dogs that have been spayed or neutered.

Males that are unilaterally or bilaterally crypt orchid.

Unilateral or bilateral blindness or deafness.

Blue or flat black color; long and fuzzy coats.

Overshot Bite.

Extreme viciousness or shyness.

Bully Type: Even or scissor bite.

Shyness A dog shall be judged fundamentally shy if, refusing to stand for examination, it shrinks away from the judge; if it fears an approach from the rear; if it shies at sudden and unusual noises to a marked degree.

Note: Puppies should not be faulted severely here. With maturity and socialization confidence should increase.

Viciousness A dog that attacks, or attempts to attack either the judge or its handler unprovoked, is definitely vicious. An aggressive or belligerent attitude towards other dogs shall not be deemed vicious.

Cosmetic Faults: A cosmetic fault is one of a minor nature. A fault not specified as cosmetic has to do with structure as it relates to a working dog.

Structural Faults: These faults pertain to the dogs actual structure and fundamental movement. These faults are weighted as to how they hinder the dogs' ability to work.

In a show or other evaluation, the dog is to be penalized in direct proportion to the degree of the fault. Any fault which is extreme should be considered a serious fault and should be penalized appropriately.

Note: Features that are disqualified or faulted in the show ring, are in no way is meant to disqualify the dog from “working events”, or to take away any credit the dog might have as a “working dog”. The conformation ring is just that, it is not meant to be a judgment for a dogs working abilities; however there is no excuse for dogs with poor temperaments and these dogs should be kept away from NKC show and working events.

PureBred hunten dogs

16secondsorless — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:56:06 GMT

Hey this is for all you other hunters out there rather you hunt coon,deer,quail,squirl,ducks ect. what type of hound do you own and whats your fave breed

I have three hunters

Blue Bell is a american Blue tick her sire is a 2 x champion coon dog dam is a 1 x champion cooner. She don't tree to well but lord she is the best jump dog I ever seen she's real good in the fight hardly ever gets cut up she knows just were to grap.

Copper is a red tick her dam is Blue Bell, and her sire was a english blue tick who turned out to be crap and then he hung himself, But Copper takes after her momma only she will tree a whole lot better than her momma.

LouLou is a walker, Don't know her who she is out of she was given to me and she has been beat on so bad I felt sorry for her and took her, but I have seen her hunt before and i have taken her twice, She is a excelent treeer and a decent jumper.

I use to have a really good squirl dog but she got ran but the squirl didn't make it across the road either, lord I miss that little pain in the butt,

R.I.P Miss. Pain (2001-2006)

R.I.P little squril (unknown-2006)

Will you be leaving dog channel??

starry*boy — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 12:19:53 GMT

So many people are leaving. Some of our good members like Storm. Some people haven't been on like mymontanagirl because of travel and many people haven't showed up in months like turbok9.

Please I hope nobody will be leaving. Its really sad to see this.

Will you be leaving??

me: Other , If there is nobody left on dog channel , I will leave.

HOW DO YOU GET IN TO THE CHI CLUB

happycrazydog10 — Sat, 10 May 2008 06:13:11 GMT

if you know how to get in to the chi club the put a post on.if you don't put a post any way.lol

Chihuahua Lover

Ruthann52 — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 03:40:27 GMT

Hi, I live in Sidney, Maine and raise AKC Chihuahuas. They are the joy of my life. They are a big dog in a small body and very intellegent. Check out my webpage

Merry Christmas to all! Ruth

breeds I'm considering

KelliM — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 19:01:51 GMT

The threee breeds I have narrowed it down to are

1) Doberman

2) Bullmastiff

3) Great Dane

I don't want to start a debate - i have tried finding info on other forums but the thread always gets off on a red hering about something or other. I just want to know what are the main differences between these breeds and if anyone has had alot of expereince with either of them. THANKS!

Zoology?

annielovesmama — Sun, 04 May 2008 15:11:18 GMT

dose anybody know any good websites about zoology? im reserching it.. i may wanna become a zooalagist one day... all though im still a little ways away i thought it would be somethin to do.

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small or BIG DOGS?

Angel8 — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 15:02:42 GMT

I like all 3 sizes.

What breed of dog is best for me

Puppydog-25 — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:29:59 GMT

We resently had to put my dog to sleep and we are looking to get a new puppy. Our last dog was a mutt (Lab Chow mix maybe) we found wandering in our yard and he was agressive to anything smaller than him (not people just animals) but was fine with bigger dogs or animals. We want to find the perfect breed that doesn't have any unfriendly tendancys and would get along with chickens, cats, and rabbits. I know we are going to have to train our new dog really well to achive this but I want this job to be alittle easier by getting a breed that tends to get along well with everything. Any replys as to what a good breed to fit our lifestyle would be greatly appreciated.

What do you think?

SpencerIsAQT — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:20:39 GMT

Recently a few people have told me they think Spence is fat.. I don't want him to be unhealthy, but he always looked fine to me. He is going to the vet next week so I'll ask them what they think, but I was just curious: What do you guys think? (Oh, and ignore his face in that one pic, he was lickin his lips )

So many choices

blkout76 — Wed, 30 May 2007 19:40:38 GMT

I have finally reached the point in my life where I get to choose the breed of dog I would like to have as a family pet and just can't seem to make up my mind.

I've narrowed my choices down to...

Doberman, Australian Shepherd, Cardigan Welsh Corgi or Lab.

(My wife is really the one who is interested in the lab. I was more interested in the other dogs.)

My wife realizes how much research I've done into this and sees how much it means to me. She is therefore letting me decide which dog we will get. We've discussed it and she's leaving it up to me now.

I am in turn seeking as much knowledge and input that I can before I make this decision. I was hoping that I may be able to seek some input from other dog lovers.

Just to supply some background info. My wife and I have both owned dogs previously (Golden and Cocker.) We recently purchased a home in the suburbs with a quarter acre. I plan on doing some sort of agility, frisbee, fly ball or obedience training. I can guarantee at least an hour of strenuous one on one exercise each day. My wife and I both work so the dog could be alone for approximately 7 hours a day during the work week...unless we eventually get a second dog

I am open to suggestions!

Thank you in advance!

Brian

Breed poll....

~BEAGLE5~ — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:40:13 GMT

Just Wondering I LOVE BEAGLES!!!!