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[MaxPower]

These are my 2 boof heads. Remi is a 2 year old Belgian Malinois, incredible energy and drive. Marley is a 5 month old Border Collie, already rounds up the poor chickens. Such incredible personalities, you cant go wrong with dogs. They can always bring a smile to anyone's face.

 

[pythonmum]

Very brainy dogs. They will certainly keep things interesting!

 

[WomaPythons]

haha i wish i had sum chickens 2 see if my dog wud round them up he has endless energy u can walk him for 2 hours throwin the ball the whole time and when u get home he will still drop the ball at ur feet

 

[MaxPower]

haha i wish i had sum chickens 2 see if my dog wud round them up he has endless energy u can walk him for 2 hours throwin the ball the whole time and when u get home he will still drop the ball at ur feet

I can take the Belgian for a 4km run, and at the end, throw the ball for 25mins while i recover from my stupid idea of running, then walk home, and he'll then run around the yard chasing birds. Ridiculous amounts of energy, hence why we got a border collie with the hope of matching it lol Fingers crossed!!

 

[animallove]

hi, i have an english staffy and so far the only problems we have had is skin irritations but this was partly the dogs fault and the temperature conditions, because with the hot weather our dog loves to rub against the wall and rub his belly along the lawn for the simple reason that he was hot and sweaty. i found it was simple to fix we just got skin irritation shampoo from the vet for bathing him in and it clears up pretty easily.
but apart from that he doesnt have any breathing problems or temperment issues. yer he doesnt know how to roll over or jump through hoops but he knows the basics and he loves life. my mum went to the vet to just have a chat about staffys and apparently they can be very smart dogs, i believe it the effort and attention you give the dog.
im not sure if this is correct so correct me if im wrong but i heard that apparently when you buy a puppy if you look at the colour of the roof of their mouth if its black they're supposed to be smart and pink means not so smart to put it nicley, im not sure if this is the way or if pink is smart and black is not.
but i do recommend staffys ours is a great family dog. good luck
p.s all the pictures i have seen so far all the dogs look great especially the blue and red heelers and staffys!!

 

[Pythons Rule]

here's my girls,

keysha (mother)
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Raven (2008 pup)
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the 2008 pup I donated to Melbourn to become a servise dog, shes past all her training and is now a qualified service dog.

Akira
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[PhilK]

... i heard that apparently when you buy a puppy if you look at the colour of the roof of their mouth if its black they're supposed to be smart and pink means not so smart to put it nicley, im not sure if this is the way or if pink is smart and black is not.

Absolute bull honky. Not an ounce of truth. Whoever told you that is a fool.

 

[waruikazi]

Alright awesome, I was hoping you'd say that a staffy is the right one for me. I'm extremely excited haha. I would be looking at a couple of dog pounds and RSPCA before I decide to get a puppy. Definitely going to get it out and socialise with other dogs and people. Whilst we're on this topic, my sister has a smallish dog and I asked her why she doesn't take it for walks outside and she replied saying that it can't yet. That it has to be a bit older for it to be able to go for walks in the parks etc. Is that true? or should you start walking your dog since its a puppy?



What do you reckon is a good diet? I read that a mix of low fat meat + rice and water for when it's an adult. What about when it's a puppy? Is 5 times a day right for a puppy? Or are all these info I read up wrong? haha. Sorry if I'm bombarding you with questions haha.

If this is your first dog please DO NOT GET A RESCUE!

I know there are often some beautiful stories coming out of rescue shelters. But if this is your first dog i think it is important that you get a puppy so you can raise it to be the dog you want it to be, so you know the history of the animal (rescue puppies don't come with family history of disease etc etc, we have one in our family which is costing us a fortune to keep healthy), so you know what has happened to it before it comes into your care (dogs have long memories, if they have been abused even as a young pup they carry those scarrs with them, we took on my mum's dog when she was about 10 weeks old and she HATES men to the point of attacking them if a strange man tries to touch her).

Finally, this was the real clincher for me between getting a rescue or a pup from a reputable breeder, this will be a 10 to 15 year commitment on your behalf to an animal that will be totally reliant on you. You need to get the animal you want and and i think it is important for you to have a slection of the right dog for you.

 

[thals]

Beautiful doggies everyone - loving all the staffs, bull breeds and huskies esp! Here's a few more pics of some of the dogs I've kept in the past:

Rambo - my gorgeous male husky

Draco - cute little male min pin

Kara - another sweet female husky

Rusty - Mini Foxy x Pom boy

Goldy - Pom girl

My own first dog - BC boy Rex

Chaser - stupid lil male sheltie who currently cohabits the backyard with my pitty lol, they love each other too funnily enough

And just for those who haven't had enough pics lol some more of Scarling's pups from both of her litters:

First litter of 3

Second litter of 10!

 

[pythonmum]

If this is your first dog please DO NOT GET A RESCUE!

I know there are often some beautiful stories coming out of rescue shelters. But if this is your first dog i think it is important that you get a puppy so you can raise it to be the dog you want it to be, so you know the history of the animal (rescue puppies don't come with family history of disease etc etc, we have one in our family which is costing us a fortune to keep healthy), so you know what has happened to it before it comes into your care (dogs have long memories, if they have been abused even as a young pup they carry those scarrs with them, we took on my mum's dog when she was about 10 weeks old and she HATES men to the point of attacking them if a strange man tries to touch her).

Finally, this was the real clincher for me between getting a rescue or a pup from a reputable breeder, this will be a 10 to 15 year commitment on your behalf to an animal that will be totally reliant on you. You need to get the animal you want and and i think it is important for you to have a slection of the right dog for you.

I totally agree. I own rescue dogs, but also have experience with many dogs as a trainer. I know how to evaluate an animal and also accept the problems I may get with a rescue (like the orthopaedic problems in my rottie). On balance, I made that decision. My FIRST dog was well researched and from a breeder. I've known some fantastic staffies that were owned by people who did their research and socialised them well. I've also known some nightmare staffies that were rescues or not raised properly. They are a very powerful dog and have an amazing bite - as I know firsthand from when my dogs have been attacked. When socialised properly, they are loving, playful family pets. (But I've yet to run into an obedience champion...)

 

[impulse reptiles]

Great pics Thals do you have any recent pic of one of the pups?

 

[MaxPower]

Rambo has the most awesome blue eyes ive ever seen in a dog!!

 

[Snakelove]

If this is your first dog please DO NOT GET A RESCUE!

I know there are often some beautiful stories coming out of rescue shelters. But if this is your first dog i think it is important that you get a puppy so you can raise it to be the dog you want it to be, so you know the history of the animal (rescue puppies don't come with family history of disease etc etc, we have one in our family which is costing us a fortune to keep healthy), so you know what has happened to it before it comes into your care (dogs have long memories, if they have been abused even as a young pup they carry those scarrs with them, we took on my mum's dog when she was about 10 weeks old and she HATES men to the point of attacking them if a strange man tries to touch her).

Finally, this was the real clincher for me between getting a rescue or a pup from a reputable breeder, this will be a 10 to 15 year commitment on your behalf to an animal that will be totally reliant on you. You need to get the animal you want and and i think it is important for you to have a slection of the right dog for you.

Well I thought I'd do a good deed for once but I guess I'll get my way after all. I think the idea of getting a puppy from a reputable breeder sounds a lot better haha. I've got my mind set on a staffy from a breeder now hopefully there's good reliable ones in the brisbane area soon enough.

What do you reckon is a good diet for a puppy and when it's an adult?

 

[Snakelove]

@thals gosh I love your scarling pups! I wanna see more pictures! haha

 

[falana1]

staffy the best dog ??aslong they dont full in worng hand..i have two staffy an there great an good with my kids an call nanny dogs..

 

[Whisper2]

Ha every staffy rescue dog that comes to the dog park we go to turns absolutly horrible after about 3 - 4 weeks.
It's really sad to see them slowly turn but they do

And as for diet, feed the best you possibly can!
We feed Royal Cannin in the morning and then a prepared meal in the night.
We fed our dogs 3 meals a day until they hit 10 weeks then cut back to 2 a day. At 6 months we start feeding only at night but a bit of both self prepared and kibble.
The meal we prepare is made up of different types of meat or fish, soaked oats and certain vegetables.
You need to research what requirements need to be met according to breed and be careful not to over feed or feed to much of one item. Some vegetables need to be cooked where as others do not, somethings are bad others ok so on so forth.

We have found out through friends personal experiences that most dogs will live a longer and more comfortable life if fed a personally prepared diet and this is why we put so much effort into their meals. As said above it is very tricky to work out all the additives, supplements, vitaims etc that are needed to keep the dog healthy which is why we also use Royal Cannin breed specific bag. They target the breed you have and everything they need is in the kibble.

Almost all brands of pet food have a website so go onto them and quiz them as much as possible, this is how we ended up with the way we feed our pets and it is working so far.
Sorry for the huge post as well but i hope it helped in some way or at least made sense

 

[kamaia]

I have a gorgeous Bull-Arab. But ill have to ask mum if you guys can see him. Plus, how do you put the photos you want on?????

 

[jinin]

My Rhodesian Ridgeback

 

[euphorion]

I can take the Belgian for a 4km run, and at the end, throw the ball for 25mins while i recover from my stupid idea of running, then walk home, and he'll then run around the yard chasing birds. Ridiculous amounts of energy, hence why we got a border collie with the hope of matching it lol Fingers crossed!!

haha. we should put our two belgians together, let them wear each other out! dante never stops, never.

For dry food i feed science diet and eaglepack, a mix of the sensitive skin and intenstinal products. i give raw roo, lamb and chicken mince or meat frozen as a treat in the yard or mixed into their kibble at night. also give oily fish like sardines and salmon. i just brown rice, oats and carrots to supplement and give dried liver as treats for training (i dont recommend schmakos, too much salt.)

as a pup they need around 5 meals a day, then cut back to 2 a day by 6 months. even large dogs should get small meals a day as it reduces the chance of bloat and volvulus (we eat three meals a day, your dog would like that too!)

im glad other people have suggested you avoid a shelter dog as your first dog, and instead find a good breeder so you know what you're getting. that is my chosen method also. im so excited for you!

 

[animallove]

Regular Member

Join Date Feb-07 Location Brisbane Age/Gender 22

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Originally Posted by animallove
... i heard that apparently when you buy a puppy if you look at the colour of the roof of their mouth if its black they're supposed to be smart and pink means not so smart to put it nicley, im not sure if this is the way or if pink is smart and black is not.



Absolute bull honky. Not an ounce of truth. Whoever told you that is a fool.​

ive heard it from many different people and i thought it must be true considering we have a really, really smart dog with a black mouth and then a dumb dog with a pink mouth.