Dog breeds even personalities within a litter

[2020hindsight]

the dog likes this rug
I think she sees it as a relative.

 

[Whiskers]

I don't know what to say!

Gotta have a look at the rest of the list, I guess.

http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2007/fortune/0712/gallery.101_dumbest.fortune/2.html

 

[tech/a]

Well dog lovers.

CoCo our 4 yr old Chocolate Labrador is going to be a mum.
Photo rights will be sold to either New Idea,Who or women's Day.

Yes we know the father good solid background becoming of a lady of high pedigree.
Expect it to be a natural birth,which the father wont be attending.
Will be keeping one---sorry all of the litter has been placed (Well the chocolate ones) have orders for 4 from the Breeder (Their clients) so if there are any left----.

Might be able to sneak in a shot pre press!

 

[2020hindsight]

this one common to all dogs - a day in the life of a dog is (allegedly) equivalent to a week in the life of a human.

except (sadly) for bigger dogs , that can be a fortnight

Had a beautiful great dane cross once - died at about 6 or 7 yrs. God he was a fantastic pet.
Vet said "that's just the way it is for big dogs I'm afraid

 

[tech/a]

Its a common misconception that 1 Human year equals 7 dog years.
Here is a calculator which will accurately convert Human and dog years against each other.

http://www.onlineconversion.com/dogyears.htm

 

[2020hindsight]

Its a common misconception that 1 Human year equals 7 dog years.
Here is a calculator which will accurately convert Human and dog years against each other.

http://www.onlineconversion.com/dogyears.htm

It is a common belief that 1 human year is equal to 7 dog years. That is not very accurate, since dogs reach adulthood within the first couple of years. The formula used above is from a canine expert and is a bit more accurate. (as accurate as one can judge these things)

The formula is: 10.5 dog years per human year for the first 2 years, then 4 dog years per human year for each year after

gee tech lol
we could all play that game I guess.

I mean a puppy can walk the day it is born
Does that mean 1 day of a dogs life is 1 year of a human baby?

(but point taken - averages can be deceptive / inaccurate - if accuracy is important )

 

[2020hindsight]

Went for a walk in the bush yesterday
Turned a corner in the track , and there's the dog a metre from a nasty lookin pencil-grey-black snake - both looking like theyve been startled, the snake part draped over some low bushes as if it's bounced back - and the ball she usually carries in her mouth half way between them.
Anyway she's ok today

btw, not every vet carries anti-venin - so best to ring first if you get in that predicament - as I found out . Like, I travelled 3k East to be told I should have travelled 20k west to go to a vet with anti-venin. (and even a consultation ain't cheap )

 

[tech/a]

Well havent been to bed yet.

CoCo our chocolate Lab kept us up all night having her puppys.

3 Black Males and 3 Chocolate-- 2 Female and One male.
All doing well.
But we are exhausted.

 

[2020hindsight]

tech
congrats
4 cigars and 2 doughnuts on route by courier

 

[ghotib]

Congratulations to the mum, and the onlookers

Which puppies are you going to keep?

Ghoti

 

[tech/a]

Well thats a point of conjecture at the moment.

I wouldnt mind the Chocolate male.
I originally thought about a black male.
But my better half isnt that happy about having 2 larger type dogs.
Got a few weeks to negotiate.

 

[Spaghetti]

Congrats for new puppies. Puppies are to much fun. Wish they never had to grow up.

Anyone got any advice on training dogs not to attack cane toads. Have taken him on a lead when they are active at night and said no everytime he tries to ounce on one. Yet he still has a foaming at the mouth experience at least once a week. Was very sick with vomiting once but am very concerned he will eat more than he can chew one day and suffer greatly. Makes me over protective at times. Our other dog got the foams only once, I guess for most dogs that is lesson enough.

 

[2020hindsight]

Anyone got any advice on training dogs not to attack cane toads.

sheesh
muzzle maybe ? - while you give him some further lessons ?
Maybe email ABC for some suggestions (post #1) ?

http://www.abc.net.au/tv/waggingschool/training/ep9.htm
eg. "train em not to eat food found around the place"

PS I have same problem with possums - dog is convinced they are bludy Martians.

 

[2020hindsight]

spaghetti
found this on dogs and cane toads..

http://www.naturebase.net/content/view/827/1384/
(Personally I used to whack toads on the nose with a golf club.)

What should I do if my pet dog/cat is poisoned by a cane toad?
Cane toad poisonings occur when a dog/cat picks the toad up in its mouth. Small dog breeds account for three-quarters of cases, with Jack Russell, Silky and Fox Terriers the most represented.

Poison glands occur on the toad's back. The poison is absorbed directly from the mouth into the blood stream and causes very rapid development of symptoms and sudden death in some cases. However, seeking veterinary assistance ensures that most dogs survive, with a 2004 study of 90 cane toad-poisoned dogs in Queensland reporting a survival rate of 96 per cent following veterinary intervention.

Symptoms and signs
Your pet may drool or shake its head. Due to its corrosive and irritant nature, the poison will cause profuse salivation soon after your pet bites the toad. Following this, vomiting often occurs, especially in cats. Cats also show hindquarter weakness and a fixed trance-like stare.
Severe muscle trembling and shaking occurs rapidly. Your pet may stagger and appear to lack coordination.
Difficulty breathing.
Convulsions. If your dog is poisoned, it will usually suffer from seizures or convulsions. These convulsions are usually fatal unless you seek urgent veterinary attention. The poison can also affect the heart of dogs and cats, causing immediate cardiac arrest. Coma and rapid progression to death.

Management
After it has mouthed (bitten) a cane toad, it is vital that you remove all trace of the poison from your pet's teeth and gums. Flush your pet's mouth and face with lots of running water. Using a jet of water from a hose is an effective way of doing this. The water jet should be directed forward out of your pet's mouth, not down into its throat. Tilt the animal's head down so that you do not cause your pet to choke. Wash the eyes as well.
See your veterinarian urgently.

The cane toad is a nocturnal menace. They regularly poison dogs, such as Terriers, which often chase small animals. To prevent the problem, in areas in which cane toads are present, do not allow your dog to go outside unattended at night. Take it out on a lead if the need arises.

Place two or three bells on your dog's collar. The bells will not affect the toad, but you will learn to recognise the telltale jingling sound the bells make when your dog is 'suspiciously active'. Immediate investigation when the bells are ringing may save your dog's life.

Warning: the toad's poison can be squirted up to 2 metres so if you must handle a cane toad, make sure you're wearing gloves and have full eye protection.)

Domestic dogs can die within 15 minutes of eating a toad.

As for training ... (for anti-snake as well as anti-canetoad) ...
heck why they'd want to train against canetoads in Victoria is anyone's guess

http://www.vdta.com.au/specialisedDOGS.html

 

[2020hindsight]

cripes - now they're breeding robotic dogs

http://www.virtualwomenshealth.com/news.asp?artid=11237

Robotic dog makes nursing home residents less lonely
5 Mar 2008

A sophisticated robotic dog could be a good companion for your dog-loving grandmother who can't care for a living pet, a new Saint Louis University study suggests.

The researchers compared how residents of three nursing homes interacted with Sparky, a living, medium-sized gentle mutt, and Aibo, a doggie robot once manufactured by Sony that looks like a three-dimensional cartoon.

"The most surprising thing is they worked almost equally well in terms of alleviating loneliness and causing residents to form attachments," says William A. Banks, M.D., professor of geriatric medicine at Saint Louis University.

"For those people who can't have a living pet but who would like to have a pet, robotics could address the issue of companionship," Banks says. .... etc

 

[Spaghetti]

2020

yes we only take them out at night on a lead to do their business. However he unearths them during the day and all episodes have been in daylight.

We have tried to eliminate them from the yard but impossible task.

We may have to invest in toad proofing the yard. brick walls or something.

the article is a little alarmist, I do not think many dogs actually eat the toad. Just bite into them then wonder what hit them lol. Some dogs though get addicted to them and love the stupor and drunkeness the poison causes. Stupid dogs, not unlike humans afterall

It does worry me a lot though as he is just not learning even though he hates the hose mouth wash with a passion.

 

[tech/a]

OK
Proud dad pictures.

Mum COCO is having a hard time of it in Photo 1

Around 8 hrs after birth.

Pic 2 Is My boy!
Sampson I have called him after a great deal of negotiation with My better half,Sampson is a perminent addition to the family

Thats him on the left---he will be a big boy too.

Labradors great dogs if trained.

 

[2020hindsight]

tech - gr8 photo

You sould have put up a sign for CoCo on the lounge floor etc
"COCO, PLEASE DON'T LITTER HERE!"

they are always so damned cute .
I would argue incidentally that crossed-bred puppies are even more fun - all manner of dominant and semi-dominant and sub-dominant (?) genes seem to appear from the woodwork. long ears short ears, long hair short hair etc.

I guess parents of unidentical twins would have the same fun lol.

I'd say that for unidentical quads as well, although I have a feeling that the level of unidentity (?) decreases with the number per litter of human kids. - not that I'd know (I do recall some quads way back when, with what appeared to be identical twin boys - and also two identical twin girls - I think!) I could be completely wrong incidentally - (ah no.. - thanks to those fraternal twins google and yahoo, I find that you can get any number of Fraternal and Identical.

http://www.blurtit.com/q772891.html

Twins are two babies born on the same day to the same mother. All twins are siblings – brothers or sisters – so they will always have some similarities in their appearance. However, only some sets of twins are identical.

Identical twins form from a single fertilised egg. After fertilisation, this splits into two and an embryo forms from each of the two cells formed. Every thing about the babies is therefore identical – they have the same genes and the same patterns of gene expression; they are like two clones of the same person.

Twins that are non-identical are produced from two separate eggs that are fertilised by two separate sperm. Both implant and grow in the uterus at the same time, but they are like an ordinary brother or sister; they are not genetically identical.

Whatever type the twins are, they are still completely individual separate people and their environment and experiences can shape them to be completely different, even if they look the same.

Fraternal Twins (Non-Identical) also share the same uterus (womb) as each
other.
Identical twins however are developed form the same original cell as a random
freak accident. The same applies to identical quads the egg splits in two then
the two eggs split once more.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070111045225AA9i7iG&show=7

How are triplets and quadrulets etc made?
we all know how twins are born but is the "process" the same as it??

Identical: Identical triplets occur in almost the same way as identical twins, but instead of the egg dividing once, one of those halves divides again to create three genetically identical babies. In the rare cases of identical quads, both halves would divide to form 4 identical babies. The Dionne quints of Canada were identical quintuplets, the only set in the world.

Fraternal: Fraternal triplets would occur if three eggs were released by the mother and each fertilized by a different sperm. The same would occur for fraternal quads if 4 eggs were released and fertilized, as well as 5 being released for quints. The chances of having spontaneous (not from IVF or fertility drugs) quads and quints isn't as common, spontaneous quints are quite rare, fraternal or otherwise.

Mixed: Higher multiples can often be a combination of identical and fraternal. The most common type of spontaneously conceived triplets are "a pair and a spare", two identical and one fraternal. Two eggs would be released by the mother and fertilized, and only one would split to form identical twins. This can occur with quadruplets, you could have 2 identical and 2 fraternal (three eggs released, one splits, this seems to be the most common of all fraternal), 2 sets of identical twins (2 eggs released, both split), or 3 identical and 1 fraternal (2 eggs released, one splits once, and then again). The same can happen with quintuplets, you could have 2 identical, 3 fraternal (which seems to be the most common of all fraternal), or any combination of identical and fraternal, although it is very rare to see more than 2 identical in a set of quints. Combinations for sextuplets and higher would be similar, although it is highly unlikely to see identicals in sextuplets and higher since almost all of them come from fertility drugs. (Although there was one case where the sextuplets were 3 identical and 3 fraternal).
hope this helps

 

[2020hindsight]

and all that fun (in the case of puppies born to bitches in the country) - of trying to guess who the father was
then again one shouldn't joke about this I guess.

 

[2020hindsight]

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/11/12/2741352.htm
afghan dog returns - (there's a video there as well, l'm guessing from prior footage)

The handler of an army-trained labrador that went missing for more than a year says he never gave up hope for the lost dog.

The black Labrador called Sabi went missing in action in southern Afghanistan, during the battle in which the SAS trooper Mark Donaldson won the Victoria Cross.

Now Sabi has been reunited with her Australian unit. The Australian Defence Force says an American soldier spotted the dog last week.

The 10-year-old female was trained to detect explosives like the roadside bombs used extensively by insurgents in Iraq and Afghanistan. This was the dog's second tour of duty.

George Hulse, a retired Lieutenant Colonel and the president of the Australian Defence Force Trackers and War Dogs Association, says he and many others gave up hope when the dog went missing.

But he says this was not the case with the dog's handler, Corporal David Simpson.