My favourite myth: Doodles don't shed

Started by Sue & the Crew. Last reply by Jeannine, Gamine & Thalie Oct 30, 2010. 7 Replies 0 Likes

Doodles are too often "marketed" as non-shedders and hypoallergenic.  But too many doodles are "surrendered" to shelters/rescue because they shed or someone is "allergic" to them.  Your thoughts? …Continue

Sign of Good Hips?

Started by Sue & the Crew. Last reply by LM Fowler - Admin Jul 30, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Georgia often stretches in a way that her hind legs are straight out behind her, not "froggy doggy", but straight out (sorry I don't have a pic).  I've been told that this is a sign of "good hips". …Continue

Obesity is a leading health problem

Started by Sue & the Crew. Last reply by LM Fowler - Admin Jul 30, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Did you know obesity is a leading health problem in dogs?  In fact, I've seen obesity described as the number one health problem among dogs.  Is this true?  I don't know, but it seems that obesity…Continue

Dog Age

Started by Sue & the Crew Jul 30, 2010. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Did you know that your dog's age, in human years, is not as simple as multiplying by 7?The "human" age of your dog depends on many factors including breed, weight, nutrition, and activity level. A…Continue

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Australian Shepherd Ears

Started by Sue & the Crew. Last reply by Jeannine, Gamine & Thalie Jul 29, 2010. 7 Replies 0 Likes

Did you know that an Australian Shepherd ears can change position quite a bit until around 5 or 6 months old?  I have an aussie-poodle mix and I figured her ears would lie flat like a poodle.  Then…Continue

Do you know what a "dog shoot is"? Shocking!

Started by Sue & the Crew. Last reply by Jeannine, Gamine & Thalie Jul 29, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes

I just read an article in the Globe & Mail today about how rural communities that are too far from veterinarians and other resources (i.e. more than a day) often shoot "problem" dogs. Like an…Continue

Myth: Dogs in Rescue - There Must be Something Wrong with Them

Started by Sue & the Crew. Last reply by LM Fowler - Admin Jul 22, 2010. 5 Replies 0 Likes

This seems to be several misconceptions about rescue dogs.  They have been given up or are in rescue because there is something wrong with them.  Aggression seems to be the first thought followed by…Continue