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socializinghow can I stop my bulldog from straining to get to other dogs and also jumping up people? Would a halti help and if so, what type
In Dorset Olde Tyme Bulldogge - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers
lost of hairWe have 10months yorkpoo she looks like she is loosing hair on her back tail area and rear leg areawhat does that mean
In Yorkie Poo - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers
American BulldogMy 7 year old American Bulldog started having seizures Sunday night and 3 hours later it was so bad that we had to put her to sleep. What would cause this? She has never been sick. She was out earlier playing with the kids and...
In American Bulldog - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers
Poshie ColoringI might have a poshie but I don't know if she is one. She looks more like her pom side than her other side part of the mix and she was totally white and now she is a tannish cream color, so I hope someone can tell me if she is a...
In Poshies - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers
hihi its ciera iwas wondering if you know whos the author of this article or website
In Miniature Schnauzer - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers
Is a whippet right for us.Hi, I am thinking of purchasing a dog and was considering a few breads which include a whippet. I have 2 children age 12 and 5 a reasonable size garden and access to a local dog friendly park with plenty of open space. We are...
In Whippet - Asked by Anonymous - 2 answers
Hair loss & rashesCould you please help me with reasons and solutions for a frenchbulldog that stays indoors having rashes and severe hair loss?
In French Bulldog - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers
husky lab shepard mix pupI will be receiving her in about 2 wks when she is old enough to leave her mother. I see they can benefit when given a job to do. What would you suggest for her as she grows throgh the years? Thanks, Nicole
In Labrador Husky - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers
hihi its ciera iwas wondering if you know whos the author of this article or website
In Miniature Schnauzer - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers
geturdone@embarqmail.comis there still a bertenony breed
In English Coonhound - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers
Had my 2 year old fixed they said she had a hard time and was in surgery for a long time ...now she acts like she has painactts.she didnt before.and she also seems to blow snot alot.They seem to be worried about her and called everyday checking on her .should i have her checked out by another vet?also they said her tusse...
In Chihuahua - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers
sleeping at nightI have a 7 weeks old puppy(duchhund), and we cant sleep at night because of his noise, what can i do?, we need to sleep .!!!
In Dachshund - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers
Drink of teaWould an occasional drink of tea be alright for my 13 week old puppy?
In Bichon Frise - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers
Getting a MastiffI have heard a lot about these giant beautiful dogs. I have wanted a Mastiff since I was a little girl and now I have the ability to get one. Although I already have two other dogs, an American Bulldog and an American Bulldog/ Boxer...
In Mastiff - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers
German Shorthair proper weightI own an 18 month old male German Shorthair. He appears to be very healthy and is fed premium dog food. He currently weighs 52 pounds and measures 23 to 24 inches at the withers. Does anyone know what he may weight at full...
In German Shorthaired Pointer - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers
Answer to Anonymous as related to trimming her 3 1/2 month pryedoddle pupAs a 'mother' to Daisy, first birthday a day away; don't do what I did. As Daisy is an outdoor/farm dog I left her through her first year with a full coat. Now, in February-when the nights are too cold for clipping I have 65...
In Pyredoodle - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers
2 month hold MorkieYes, I am buying my first ever puppy today, a morkie, and I have NO clue what to do. I have an 8 year old cat who is very loving and I dont know how to integrate them? When is too soon? Is this puppy only allowed certain food for...
In Morkie - Asked by Anonymous - 1 answers
When should I get my Yorkie Poo puppy????I am single, over 45 (not much), and have no two-legged children, only four-legged ones. I have two mixed-breed dogs whom I love dearly! They are both female, ages almost 16 (38 lb hound/choc lab mix) and 13 (rat terrier/chihuahua...
In Yorkie Poo - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers
Dogs sagging bellyI have a black lab mix she is 2 yrs old i noticed she is getting a hanging sagging belly but she is not fat a all is their anything wrong with her..
In Labrador Retriever - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers
Dogs sagging bellyI have a black lab mix she is 2 yrs old i noticed she is getting a hanging sagging belly but she is not fat a all.
In Labrador Retriever - Asked by Anonymous - 1 answers
thinking of getting new multipooHi. I am very excited that my boyfriend and I have decided to get a puppy and am considering a Multipoo! We have a friend that breeds them. We live in an apartment that is about 900 square feet. The dog would be alone for about...
In Malti Poo - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers
CATSDoes anyone have a min. schnoxie as well as cats and how does the dog get along with the cats? Considering purchasing a schnoxie but we have a Siamese and another very large cat (probably larger than the schnoxie will grow to)....
In Miniature Schnoxie - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers
how big do you think my bully pit will getI got a puppy 6 months ago from a car repair place in garden grove .He was very stout then and now the guy i got him from said his mom was a $1600 blue bully pit .A buddy of mine got his brother and he is 7 months and 52 lbs ,mine...
In Bullypit - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers
Maltese grooming/playtime??I have recently adopted a one year old MALTESE AND SHE IS THE LIGHT OF MY LIFE, BUT SHE IS IMPOSSIBLE TO GROOM...SHE THINKS IT IS PLAYTIME, AND WILL NOT COOPERATE AT ALL. I WANT TO TAKE GOOD CARE OF HER, but I am 81 years old, and...
In Maltese - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers
chihuahua colorsmy dog has bueatiful brown eyes short hair brown and white coat his eyes turn red at nite with the lite on them he looks like a chihuahua
In Chihuahua - Asked by Anonymous - 2 answers
GroomingMy Min Pin keeps a "doggie" odor, even right after bathing. Is that normal?
In Miniature Pinscher - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers
Spay a Great Dane PuppyAt what age is best to spay a Great Dane Puppy?
In Great Dane - Asked by Anonymous - 1 answers
Swollen NipplesMy 3yr old Chihuahua's lower abdomen is swollen and slightly red, it has gotten better, but now she seems to have a white liquid exscreeting from the lower nipples. She is an indoor dog, and only goes outside on a leash, so I know...
In Chihuahua - Asked by Anonymous - 1 answers
senior great daneshow do you know when it's time to put them down. mine is 11 yrs old. he has lumps all over, he has too much trouble breathing, and his legs and hips are bad. at the same time he eats like a horse , although he's way skinnier...
In Great Dane - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers
boston terrierwhen my boston terrier goes outside in colder weather her back leg gose up for a while then she puts it down and runs around on it she has no problems in the house only in the cold or on long walk any ideas what this could be
In Boston Terrier - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers
Why would "high end" AKC breeder sell low?I recently lost a shih tzu at 4.5 years do to congenital kidney issue (over-breeding). I am terrified of finding another like this. Been researching many sites/breeders. Can anyone tell me why a breeder with 8 female AKC mommies,...
In Shih Tzu - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers
13 Year old Boston TerrierI have just noticed that my Boston has developed a pouch like area on his throat/chin area. Does not seem to be any hard growth in it but she does not want me touching area to check it out. Should i be worried?
In Boston Terrier - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers
dobermani have a 5month female and when we take her out in the car if someone comes up to the window to see her i think she gets nervous and then she leaks this really gross fishy smell, we dont know what it is and it stinks up the whole...
In Doberman Pinscher - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers
height of my belgianI have a female Belgian Malinois who is already 13month old. But her height is only 20inches (shoulder height). is this normal? Until what age does a Belgian Malinois reach her maximum height. Likewise, do i still feed her with...
In Belgian Malinois - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers
tailmy 4 month old malmute's tail don't curl... at what age will it curl? if it doesn't curl does that mean that it is not a purbreed??
In Alaskan Malamute - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers
What foods Chipins are not allowed to eat?My dog Blacky is a chipin and he likes to roam around begging for human food and my mom and dad dont know the kind of foods he cant eat. Can you give me names of human food he is not allowed to eat?
In Chipin - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers
My Australian Labradoodle throws up yellow bile in the morning.Is this a common thing? My dog eats mid morning and early evening, and she has a treat as she goes to her room at night. at 10 pm. In the morning she often throws up yellow bile, which although is easily cleaned up off the light...
In Labradoodle - Asked by Anonymous - 1 answers
Odd behavior of my pomchiMy pomchi is constantly giving my 2 other small breed dogs a butt shove in the head or face. What is this indicating, is he trying to hurt them??
In Pomchi - Asked by Anonymous - 1 answers
Height & WeightMy jackrat is 15" (@withers) & 21 lbs. is this acceptable? Thanks. Helga
In Jack-Rat Terrier - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers
Dorkie problemI have a Dorkie that is a hear and a half in age. Is 7 pounds. Sweet and loving but can not get on a schedule to do his business outside. He will go out and pee then come in and poop on the carpet. When he needs to go out he sits...
In Dorkie - Asked by Anonymous - 1 answers
standard PoodleI have a black standard poodle that is a female I have never seen her in heat yet. She is over a year old now, could this be that she is very clean and always grooming herself that i would not notice?
In Standard Poodle - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers
My Aussies ears are standing up!I am a small hobby breeder and a owner of Aussies for 13yrs and I recently purchased a female pup whos ears started to stand up and flop over when she was 12 wks old. Now she is 6 months and they are standing straight up. My...
In Australian Shepherd - Asked by Anonymous - 2 answers