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That’s exactly how I see it. I’m trying to weigh up all the risks based on the vast amounts of conflicting information out there. Ultimately, I just want what’s best for the little fella.

My issue with going to a holistic vet is that I imagine they would just say no more vaccinations and sell me some nosodes. I want to go down the vaccination route but just not excessively like seems to be the case with some vets.

May I ask at what age their immune systems were developed? Have I had it done too early at 10 weeks for the first jabs?

Hi, You may be aware from my previous post that I recently received a puppy from a breeder that is an advocate of a homeopathic approach to healthcare in dogs. I decided to have my puppy vaccinated and have also dewormed him, against the advice of the breeder. Although I like to follow the...

Hi, We’ve just picked up a puppy from a breeder who uses a homeopathic approach and doesn’t believe in traditional vaccinations. Our puppy has been given nosodes up to the point we picked them up. We have made the decision to have the puppy vaccinated- he is now 10 weeks old so we were going to...

Thank you, yes every time I see one it takes me back to being on my Grandad's farm as a child - amazing memories. I fully understand that I won't be offering the dog a farm life though. I guess my situation is not 100% ideal, maybe not even 80% but I hope that doesn't mean I shouldn't get one...

Thanks again for your responses and advice. I kind of am set on a collie as I grew up with them and love the breed. I thought it could work out as my friend was in exactly the same situation with work and managed ok with a working cocker puppy. In my experience they're even more high energy than...

This is really useful advise. Maybe a working dog is a bad call. I have research health issues but isn't this an issue with most breeds?

Maybe I was barking up the wrong tree contacting breeders. This seems to have lots of options. I was only concerned as lots of advice online says only to buy from KC registered breeders to avoid health problems.

I was always used to working types on the farm but no longer live on a farm so would be interested in your opinion. I work full time so it would be an hours walk on a morning and a couple of hours walk/run on an evening during the week. Weekends will be long hikes. I'm not opposed to the show...

Hi, I am new to this forum and it looks great. I used to have dogs but had a few years out due to life circumstances. I grew up on a farm in Mid-Wales with border collies have decided to look for a puppy. I can find reputable breeders through the KC website but none of my messages to them have...