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    Mean Mentor?

    Well, I gave my friend the URL to this place and told her the name of the thread, so maybe she'll look at it. I hope so. She may have gotten herself in a stickier situation, because she told another of the breed club members about the situation. The person she told said that her mentor often...
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    Mean Mentor?

    Thank you for your reply!!!!!!! I suggested that as well, but my friend feels like that won't be a good option. Apparantly (sp?) this mentor knows everyone in the area who has this breed of dog and shows (or otherwise handles) them, so they feel like it would be REALLY hard trying to...
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    Mean Mentor?

    A friend of mine (one who is much more heavily involved in showing then I am) has a mentor that is also the breeder of their dog. This person (and I do not want to give too much information out for fear that someone will see it) is having a really hard time with the mentor. As I'm not as...
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    Finally Lui Pics

    In your place, I'd be SO MAD! Especially if you show! If his coat is never the same, what will you do? Did you let them know what they had done wrong? Boy, I would have... I was told never to take my bitch to a groomer. I was told that they have no idea what they're doing, and nine...
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    Watchdog breed suggestions please

    Finnish Lapphunds are one of my ALL TIME FAVORITE breeds. I was going to grab a puppy for this coming year, but have decided to stick with keeshonden in stead. I've had people tell me that Lappies are less hyper then kees, but I don't see how that's possible, LOL! They're both great...
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    Watchdog breed suggestions please

    To be honest, I'm surprised no one has mentioned keeshonden. They're medium sized dogs, GREAT watch dogs, and they love children. Just make sure that you either go through a rescue or a reputable breeder (ie someone who does conformation and health testing) if you do decide to go with the...
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    Finally Lui Pics

    To be honest, you're really not supposed to shave a spitz-type breed, *even* in the summer. I see alot of people do it, and they all say, "Oh, well, he matts, or he gets too hot..." Well, if you take away all of his long guard hairs, he's going to sun burn, because he has no skin...
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    S/n okay for pets, but not for people?

    To be honest, I think there are just as many health reasons to keep a dog intact as there are reasons to spay or neuter. I know in the breed of dog that I have, females who are spayed before 6 months of age tend to be taller, grow a profuse, soft coat that is incorrect for the breed, and...
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    Another Mill - Poms

    Yes, there are merle pomeranians. They come in almost any color combination you can imagine, including wolf sable and "regular" sable (similar to what we think of as a traditional coloring for collies).
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    Is there a name for this color?

    I think the term is wolf sable. Keeshonden are wolf sable. ^ This is an Elk Hound. ^ A shorter coat, but still wolf sable. This is a wolf sable Pomeranian. ^ That Akita is not wolf sable. It doesn't appear to be sable at all. Perhaps the best term for it is a parti...
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    Oldie but goodie... BYB and Puppymiller's book of excuses

    A dog that is amazing in conformation is one that has reached a HOF (hall of fame, this goes per breed) or one that has produced multiple champions and has a ROM or ROMX title. If you have questions about what those are, you should look them up. I'm not much of a teacher. An amazing agility...
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    Oldie but goodie... BYB and Puppymiller's book of excuses

    Well, here is what I look for in a breeder: 1) Dogs/bitches must be health tested in multiple ways. That includes OFA, PennHip for hips, elbows, knees, heart, etc. , genetic testing (different breeds have different genetic problems, this is why you MUST RESEARCH). Plus, thyroid must be...
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    Marriage that important?

    I'm 26, and all of my friends are either my age or much older. My boyfriend is 30. None of us a married, or even really thinking hard about being married. However, all of us (with the exception of two out of the group) are in serious committed relationships that mirror marriage. I live...
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    Met My First Real Live Doodle

    Ditto!!! I'm glad I didn't catch it until the end! :)
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    "Kombat Kennels" in our subdivision...

    To the OP, I truly wish the best for you. I think it's terrible that you posted this for all the right reasons, and then you end up getting threatened by someone with "sweet" dogs. Right. BTW- was anyone else weirded out that they actually show pictures of the dogs tie-ing? Creepy. Just...
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    Jack Russell Terriers

    To the OP: I understand how frustrating it is when people who are clueless own the type of dog that you feel passionately about. I've met a few people who say that keeshonden are "nasty" dogs! Obviously, mine isn't and none of the ones I've ever met aren't, but back yard breeding can do...
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    Working vs. Conformation

    For those of you that work your dogs and don't show, how can you be sure that your dogs are on "standard?" Hopefully, this won't offend anyone. I'm just really curious. :)
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    can someone help me otu with herding breeds?

    Well, how drivey do you want your dog to be? German Shepherds are great herders, as are rotties. ACDs and Aussie Shepherds will herd until their legs wear out, LOL! Just depends on what OTHER requirements you have for your dog, thins like coat, other abilities, etc. Finnish...
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    Contest...Best breeder website

    You're welcome, Dekka. Otherwise, the website was nice. I think that the earth dog trials look really fun, and I just took my keesie bitch to a "Puppy Match" and we got to try out the agility equipment. She did REALLY well, so hopefully as soon as I get her CH we will be working on agility...
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    Contest...Best breeder website

    Hrmm...I see nothing about health tests or conformation, or being a part of a breed club of some kind. If I were interested in a JRT, I would be leery of those things, JMHO. Eventually, I'll get a puppy from Yutori kennels, I have a feeling...
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