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Great avitar! Nice looking dog!

I just mentioned this in another thread! Have had: Staffordshire Bull Terrier Wish to have: Bull Terrier

The Cesky Terrier keeps being brought-up for comparison's sake. However the creation of the Cesky started in 1949. Fifty-five years ago. They were developed for a specific purpose as a working breed. The creators were trying to create a hunting terrier with drop ears (so they wouldn't have to be cropped or glued) and an easy to maintain coat. I think they were also trying to maintain significant pigmentation so that the hunting terriers were easier to spot while they were working. They did use Sealyham and Scottish terriers as the foundation stock. They also crossed-in other breeds to acheive a very specific "type". Anyway, what I'm getting at is that this just is not the case with the cocka-poo and terri-poo and whatever else. I think that these dogs are usually crossed once and dubbed whatever breed name they can come-up with to produce a "cute" companion dog and sold for cash. Often in pet stores.

You can get it with no prescription there? SWEET! I know where I'm buying Heartguard next time I need some!!! Thanks for the tip MJ!

Since it seems like I've been talking about him a lot lately, I decided to use a picture of Max (my Staffordshire Bull Terrier) as my avitar for a while instead of Titan (my Olde English Bulldogge). Titan has been getting all of the glamour for quite a while anyway! So... how does he look?

Best of luck to you! I'm sure it'll be a LOT of work but how rewarding!!! I commend you for taking on the challenge!

I couldn't agree more Pup1! It's like scraping the green slime off of the shallow end of the gene pool!

I have a cat named Ned! I feel terrible for old Ned (the dog). That's no way for any dog to have to spend it's last days! I commend Pup1 for just calling Ned's "caretaker" Kooky! I can come up with some other choice words for her.

I've heard that clicker training is about the most effective method that there is. I tried it though, and the constant clicking sound drives me NUTS!

I agree with K and Sanvean (and anyone else who said this). The best way to find a good vet is to get recommendations from other dog owners or breeders in your area. Good luck!

So do you think that goverment agencies will try to establish and enforce a ban on human beings now? I can't say that I'd be as opposed to it as I am breed banning. I like dogs better than people! :lol:

Yeah, I've noticed the price discrepancy on the prescription drugs too. In order to buy them from one of the online stores, you nedd a prescription from your vet though. Have you ever asked your vet to write you a prescription so you can buy the drugs elsewhere? Let's just say they're (or at least my vet isn't) not real happy to do it. They'll come up with 101 reasons why you should buy the medication from them. It's like pulling teeth to get them to write a prescription!

I hate it when certain breeds are singled out for exclusion! I have a Staffy Bull (and I know K does too) and he's probably the friendliest dog I've ever owned! That's with both people and other dogs! And I'm not exagerating, he wouldn't hurt a fly! And plus a 4 month old puppy??? C'mon!!!

Judging by Kiwi's response, it sounds like Bull Terriers and Staffy Bulls have similar personalities and behavioral traits! Has anyone here owned both? I've always wanted a Bull Terrier!

Oops! The above post was me... I forgot to login!

Have you taken her to the vet to see if she has a bladder infection or some other physical ailment that could be causing it? Maybe it's not behavioral.

I think that Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is a [b]GREAT[/b] organization. It must be the biggest no kill animal shelter in the country (if not the world). I make a donation to them every Christmas. If you donate they send you a monthly newsletter, which is really well done with a lot of good articles! Just thought I'd throw in a plug!

I started to try to estimate the dollar value of everything Max had destroyed at one point and I stopped when I was well over $1,000! That's true! Of course I was using the value of what each item would cost brand new and some of the stuff was older... BUT STILL!!! I had to stop because I was becoming nauseous and I feared that I might go strangle him

Congratulations! That's excellent!!!

Max (my Staffy Bull) destroyed a LOT of stuff when he was a bit younger. He still has the potential but I've learned from experience and he doesn't have run of the house when I'm gone. Most of this stuff was destroyed due to my own stupidity! Here's the list (this is just what I can remember off the top of my head): 2 couches (destoyed by ripping the cushions to shreds) 1 Chair that folded out into a single bed (same method as couches) 2 coffee tables 1 doggie bed 2 plastic food bowls 1 nylon leash numerous "indestructable" dog toys (only Kongs survive for any length of time, especially the black ones) Numerous rugs (I lost count too) Numerous decorative pillows 3 remote controls (2 TV and 1 VCR) Numerous baseball caps (usually my favorite ones because they're readily accessable) Numerous pairs of shoes (mostly belonging to a girl I was dating at that time) 1 book entitled something like "Secrets Your Dog Doesn't Want You to Know" (SERIOUSLY!!!) 1 Steve Garvey rookie (baseball) card in thick plastic case 1 cashmire sweater Okay that's all I'm going to list because I'm starting to get sick to my stomach. I'm sure there's more!

You probably have to adjust your screen resolution. You go to your Control Panel and click on "appearance and themes" and then "change screen resolution" (or something similar to that - it depends upon what version of windows you're running) you can adjust it. Try a few different settings and see if it improves.

I don't know if this has been posted here before but a friend just e-mailed it to me and it cracked me up! Dear Dogs: When I say to move, it means go someplace else, not switch positions with each other so there are still two dogs in the way. The dishes with the paw print are yours and contain your food. The other dishes are mine and contain my food. Please note, placing a paw print in the middle of my plate and food does not stake a claim for it becoming your food and dish, nor do I find that aesthetically pleasing in the slightest. The stairway was not designed by NASCAR and is not a racetrack. Beating me to the bottom is not the object. Tripping me doesn't help, because I fall faster than you can run. I cannot buy anything bigger than a king size bed. I am very sorry about this. Do not think I will continue to sleep on the couch to ensure your comfort. Look at videos of dogs sleeping, they can actually curl up in a ball. It is not necessary to sleep perpendicular to each other stretched out to the fullest extent possible. I also know that sticking tails straight out and having tongues hanging out the other end to maximize space used is nothing but doggy sarcasm. My compact discs are not miniature Frisbees. For the last time, there is not a secret exit from the bathroom. If by some miracle I beat you there and manage to get the door shut, it is not necessary to claw, whine, try to turn the knob, or get your paw under the edge and try to pull the door open. I must exit through the same door I entered. In addition, I have been using bathrooms for years, canine attendance is not mandatory. The proper order is kiss me, then go smell the other dog's butt. I cannot stress this enough. It would be such a simple change for you. Rules for non pet owners who visit and like to complain about our pets. 1. The dog lives here. You don't. 2. If you don't want dog hair on your clothes, stay off the furniture. 3. I like my dog a lot better than I like most people. 4. To you, she's a dog. To me, she's an adopted daughter who is short, hairy, walks on all fours and doesn't speak clearly. 5. Dogs are better than kids. They eat less, don't ask for money all the time, are easier to train, usually come when called, never drive your car, don't hang out with drug-using friends, don't smoke or drink, don't worry about buying the latest fashions, don't wear your clothes, don't need a gazillion dollars for college, and if they get pregnant, you can sell the pups. The same applies to cats, except they ignore you until you are asleep. Please pass this on to those who appreciate the humor (and truth). If there are no dogs in heaven , then when I die I want to go where they did.

It's easy to feel sorry for the puppies at the puppy-mill. And you tell yourself that those puppies need homes too and that they need to be saved from those horrible conditions. As dog lovers none of us should adopt puppies from puppy-mills though. We'd only be supporting the existance of these puppy mills! As long as they're selling puppies, they'll always be around. Just my opinion...

I understand Rosebud, and I agree that some breeds are guarded by their fanciers so that they do not gain acceptance by the AKC. AKC acceptance is sometimes accompanied by a sudden increase in popularity of the breed and a big demand for puppies. This often results in a lot of irresponsible breeding that can be detrimental to the integrity of the breed. I didn't know that the dogo site lists Labradooles and Cockapoos though. Whatever!

Crate training is absolutely without question the best way to house train your dog! In my humble opinion... Once you think your pup is pretty used to the routine. Give him more free time outside of the crate. If he has an accident, go back to the crate a little longer. It doesn't take long for them to grasp the concept. Carol is 100% correct about letting your dog sleep in your bed. Once you do it, your dog will ALWAYS expect to sleep in bed with you!