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    Attitudes towards designer dog breeds

    I think cross breeds are ace but I do think people rave about them a bit too much and make a lot of false claims. Same with rescue dogs And pedigree dogs but just dont give dogs enough respect rsearch should extend more then just the club page the KC but it often does not and thats why people...
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    Maintaining weight on dogs fed wet/dry

    Found this really difficult since having two dogs maintaining their wait seems near impossible! My spaniels wait is all over the place now I am gradually bringing her food amounts down but if I go too low she becomes skinny then balloons to over weight. My mini schnauzer seems to be doing good...
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    Attitudes towards designer dog breeds

    Sadly another common belief that has become fact. If you have a dog allergy its not just fur that can cause reactions but also skin, saliva, urine or poop can have problems for sufferes. This is why it really pays to research The Labradoodle trust has some really good info debunking the common...
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    Attitudes towards designer dog breeds

    Designer mutts do have their place in history many of our humble pedigree dogs started out this way most are cross originally cockapoos for example pre date the labradoodle 50 years or so as do JRT's (excluding the Parsons Russel of course) Most people are prejudiced against pedigrees opt for...
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    Which puppy .. daschund, pug, french bulldog ?

    Sadly not true! Theirs nothing more illness prone then a boarder collie I was honestly shocked to find out just how many issues they suffer from nearly all breeds are prone to some form of hip or elbow displasia plwnty of large breeds grow up with bone deformaties because they were fed a poor...
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    Which puppy .. daschund, pug, french bulldog ?

    Please be warned to pay thousands for a pug, french bull dog or bosten terrier if your looking for good health The Boston trumps either sausage dog, pugs or frenchies. Frenchies are probably going to suit your needs better but the sausage dog and pug both come with health problems and sausage...
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    What is in UK dog food?

    lol thats meant to say cocker by the way *covers eyes*
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    What is in UK dog food?

    I fed her the right quantity and gave her enough variety but even on complete brands of raw she did not fill up were as my cocker would get full now she is on wet/dry that seems better for her I am most definately not saying that its best but I do believe their are a lot of myths about raw which...
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    What is in UK dog food?

    The are many complete raw food brands out their but it works out more expensive to feed this way. Raw is just another form of feeding but some owners take it like its the only way you should feed your dog. I was feeding raw but it didn't suit my mini schnauzer her beard all ways got matted and...
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    I'm new here, hello!

    Definately change the food Pedigree Chum is full of grain which is not good for a carnivore. Grain should only feature around 20 -30% at most Try Wainwrites grain free its a good brand you don't have to feed dry food you can just feed the trays and provide dental toys instead to replace chews...
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    What is in UK dog food?

    All uk food is different unfortunately we are commonly miss lead by friends, families and companies myth some how becomes fact like dogs are omnivores when their not they are carnivores and not obligate. All companies are different even raw food companies try to con us some have very high bone...
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    New forumer

    Hi i'm Philippa from Essex I am dog walker and have recently completed a course set up by K9 Solutoins I didn't gain the certificate I hopped for but my knowledge in dog behaviour is fairly advanced its a fascinating subject which I love and I still hope to be a trainer. I own 2 dogs a mini...
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    Help, puppy barking at strangers and family members...

    My guess is at home something gone wrong any of the following could be a big possability- - Someone tried to pet him when he didn't want it to happen thus he has learned to anticipate being staired at or movement toward him or hand reaching out or possibly tone as omg some one is going to pet...
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    Jrt dragging back on lead

    Please do not stop your dog from doing this behaviour it can actually cause/trigger other more serious unwanted behaviours such as pooh eating and stubborness. Why go anywere if your owner is all ways dragging you away from the cool stuff? Dogs smell things because thats how they find their way...
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