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    Best Food for Dog Prone to Bladder Stones?

    My mother's dog had surgery to remove stones in her bladder many many years ago. The vet told my mother to purchase Science Diet, and of course she did as the vet said. She has not had any bladder stones on Science Diet, but I would prefer her to go on a better quality food. What would you...
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    Would you...?

    Would you adopt a dog from a shelter that has had to euthanize dogs due to parvo outbreaks in the past? What about as recent as the last few months/weeks? I have been looking at some high kill shelters to adopt from, but the chance that I may adopt a dog with parvo scares the sh!t out of me.
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    Must Be Adopted Together

    I was pursuing petfinder and noticed a trio of dobermans. Mother, father, and daughter. They are asking for all three dogs to be adopted together because they are so bonded. How likely is it that a person is looking to adopt THREE large breed dogs all at once?:confused: They are rather adoptable...
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    Native American Indian Dog?

    Curious if anyone has experience with this breed? (if it is indeed a breed..?:confused:) I have never met one, nor even heard anyone talk about them. But, I am quite interested in this dog which they claim to be a native american indian dog. Id love to hear any information/experience you all...
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    Any Italian greyhound owners out there?

    I'd love to hear about your experiences with this breed. I've read a ton of the same information on the web, like their difficulty to housebreak, fragile bones, sensitivity to the cold, and their attention seeking nature. I'd love any tidbits you can share with me!
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    What do you think he is mixed with?

    Well, I have been visiting a lot of shelters for my next dog and I saw this boy online and I just HAD to go meet him. He was only like, an hour and a half away. So I went to go meet him:) Anyway. What do you think he is mixed with..? I see the rottie in him. but where do you think the merle...
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    Min Pins?

    I'd love to hear from whoever has owned one before, or has met one. There doesn't seem to be much info about them on here. Are they affectionate? Temperamental? Nippy? etc.
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    Adopting a Senior Dog.

    Who has adopted a senior dog from the shelter? I'd love to hear your stories about elderly dogs you've adopted, how easily they adjusted into your home, some problems you faced, etc. And how old is too old for you? I am seriously thinking about adopting two senior poodle gals, 13 and 9. ;) I'd...
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    Toy/Miniature Poodles.

    Still searching for a companion. I recently visited the shelter of my choice, and came across a gaggle of toy/miniature poodles. Their owner passed away :( and left the three little ones with no where to go. There was Windy, 13 year old who was deaf, Raggedy Ann, 9 years old who was blind in one...
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    Adopting a Partially Blind Dog

    Hello, I have been a lurker for a long time. I am finally in the right position to adopt a dog. I have chosen a shelter I want to adopt from. Actually, I have been visiting this shelter since I was a young girl and it is where my grandma adopted most of her dogs. When she passed away, her will...
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    Xoloitzcuintli (Mexican Hairless)

    I have been researching this breed for quite some time, and was just wondering if anyone personally had one? Or knew someone that did? I would love to hear your personal experiences with this breed. They seems to be very uncommon, I haven't come across many breeders or rescues..
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