Angelboddy

Great job Dasiysmom We are so proud of you and so happy for the pup. :D :angel:

[quote name='PamelaJ']can someone give me an accurate definition of a double coat?[/quote] Definition for double coat: A dog's coat of fur that has a long outer layer of fur, overtop a downy, thick inner layer of insulating fur.

I am sooo sorry for there rudeness. What stuck up fools. I had the same kinda problem at petfinders board. Til someone their told me about here. :angel: I have never gone back since. It seems no matter how much you try to explain yourself and the situations or problems you had or are having, they are going to only hear what they want to hear. They need to all get off their so called pedestols, and get what ever it is stuck up their butt, out! The nerve of some people. :evil: You sould never go back to sit n stay. We will try to help you as much as we can here. And we will try to be as supportive as we can towards the decissions you make, and the questions you have. :D

[quote name='sheltielover']I bawled like a baby at Bambi...and ole' yeller. I always cry and some of the disney movies. Like the Lion King...when Mufasa dies. I've seen it so many times, and yet I always cry when he dies. Of course it's worse now with all these pregnancy hormones. I cry at sad commercials.... :cry:[/quote] Oh, sheltielover. I totally know where your coming from. After everyone of my babys I would just start crying for no reason. And just when i thought the crying part was over. :roll: They call that post partome. I think one of the factors was that my body looked so deformed afterwards.

i'M TALKING ABOUT OL YELLER. Bambie made me cry to. I did not know that thry made a second ol yeller. I do know that they made a second bambie but i never saw it. I also cried on e.t when they thought he was dead. I got to see that in the movie theaters when it first came out, now they have a new improved one on d.v.d

Yeah! It works. Great pitures courtnek! :laola: :thumbs: :banan: :ylsuper: :multi:

[quote name='courtnek']maybe at the site? sorry.... [url]http://dingo.care-mail.com/pictures/92/923/316/923166919_thumb.jpg[/url] :([/quote] Sorry courtnek :( Still get "OOPS! You must visit care2.com photo allbum to view this image!" Keep trying, we would love to see the photos. :D

I did nnot know that they made another version? That movie made me cry every time. The first time i saw it when i was 6 i cried! They did not really shot him, right?

Your male definitly looks like a shih Tzu. But here is some pictures and info of the two breeds to help you out some. SHIH TZU [img]http://www.petsmart.com/aspca/images/dogs/shih_tzu.jpg[/img] Height: 8-11 inches Weight: 9-16 lbs. Life Span: 12-14 yrs. Breed Group: Companion Dogs Overview Shih Tzus are outgoing, happy, and affectionate companions that respond well to gentle obedience training. They love children, and get along with other animals and strangers. These small lapdogs are well suited to apartment living. Appearance The luxurious double coat is long, dense, and flowing, sometimes with a slight wave. Hair on top of the head is customarily tied up not only to enable the dog to see and to prevent eye infections, but also to be fashionable. All colors and markings are seen; the most common are black and white, gray and white, and tan and white. The heavily coated ears hang down, and the densely plumed tail curves well over the back. Grooming & Exercise Needs This breed must be brushed and combed daily to avoid severe matting. Most Shih Tzus are satisfied with a daily walk around the block and an occasional romp. Origins Over the centuries, depictions of this breed have appeared on Chinese carvings, embroideries, and other art objects. They were valued companions in Imperial China. Special Alerts It is especially important to obtain a Shih Tzu from a reputable breeder. Breed-related health concerns: congenital kidney problems, eye problems, hypertrophic pyloric gastropathy (a thickening of the junction of stomach and small intestine resulting in obstruction and vomiting), von Willebrand's disease (common disorder that causes excessive bleeding during or after surgery), atopy. LHASO APSO [img]http://www.petsmart.com/aspca/images/dogs/lhasa_apso.jpg[/img] Height: 10-11 inches Weight: 14-15 lbs. Life Span: 12-14 yrs. Breed Group: Companion Dogs Overview Most Lhasa apsos are even-tempered and friendly but not demonstrative. They are wary of strangers at first meeting but usually warm up before too long. Some Lhasas can be nippy with children. Early obedience training and socialization with children, adults, and other animals are important. When praised and treated gently, they do very well in obedience training. Appearance The coat is long, heavy, straight, hard, and dense (not woolly or silky). Coat color is sandy, honey, slate, smoke, dark grizzle, black, white, brown, or particolor. Grooming & Exercise Needs Lhasas need to be brushed and combed daily to avoid matting. The coat can also be clipped shorter for easier grooming. They need two to three short walks daily. Origins Small, shaggy dogs were known in Tibet as early as 800 B.C., and the dog we recognize today as the Lhasa apso has been known there since the 7th century A.D. The little "lion dogs" that barked at intruders became important watchdogs in Buddhist temples and monasteries. Special Alerts The Lhasa apso is unsuitable for inexperienced dog owners. Breed-related health concerns: entropion, progressive retinal atrophy, congenital kidney problems, atopy, intervertebral disc protrusion, patellar luxation.

I use to breed Shih Tzu's. Lhaso Apso is bigger in size then a Shih Tzu, and the muzzel is alittle longer. As far as over bits go, Shih Tzus can have over bits, but that is not a good breeding line if they do. Males may be bigger in size then females. Females tend to be pettite.

[size=6][color=blue][b][u]YEAH, for buddy![/u][/b][/color][/size] :laola: :B-fly: :B-fly: :B-fly: :B-fly: :ylsuper: :ylsuper: :ylsuper: :multi: :multi: :banan: :banan: :thumbs:

Thats to funny! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

I'm talking about the inner ear part, like by the canals. not on the inner sides. It does not hurt the dogs. My vet showed me how to do it with tweasers on my Shih Tzus. They do not even flinch when being done. They actually enjoy getting the hair out of their ears. [img]http://thumbs.webshots.com/sym/na3/9/83/55/74698355yjNKhO_th.jpg[/img]

I know in Shih Tzus that they grow hair in there ears, and if you do not pluck all the hair out of their ears then they can get an infection and wax can build up to where it stinks. I'm not sure about cocker spanials. But does she have a lot of hair in her ears? I would go to the vet first and get his opinion about her ears. Good luck and please let us know how it goes. [img]http://thumbs.webshots.com/sym/na3/9/83/55/74698355yjNKhO_th.jpg[/img]

I have noticed a lot in dog movies that when two different breeds have pups, they all look like the mother and one looks like the father. Can that really happen in mix breeds? I just remembered that because at the end of turner and hooch, the border collie an hooch had pups. They all looked just like the mother and one just like Hooch. [img]http://thumbs.webshots.com/sym/na3/9/83/55/74698355yjNKhO_th.jpg[/img]

This must be the session for stray kittens. My friend called me yesterday asking if I knew anyone that would want a stray kitten. She found him in the storm and rain on the side of the freeway. He is only 6 weeks old. I'm hoping one of my other friends will take this kitten in. My husband would never let me. [img]http://thumbs.webshots.com/sym/na3/9/83/55/74698355yjNKhO_th.jpg[/img]

I would be worried about how she will act towards your akita. If this australian shepard is already aggresive, I would first find out if you can have her in the home with another dog. I am very proud of you on trying to foster her and find out info before fostering her. Good luck, and please let us know how things go. [img]http://thumbs.webshots.com/sym/na3/9/83/55/74698355yjNKhO_th.jpg[/img]

We please let us know how everything goes. And i hope you get that clicker soon. Best of luck to you and your dog. [img]http://thumbs.webshots.com/sym/na3/9/83/55/74698355yjNKhO_th.jpg[/img]

I have one dog. Name: Nostalgia (aka baby-dog) Age: 2 years old Breed: black lab [img]http://thumbs.webshots.com/sym/na3/9/83/55/74698355yjNKhO_th.jpg[/img]

Puppy can change many different colors up til a year old. We would love to see pictures of your pretty pup. :D [img]http://thumbs.webshots.com/sym/na3/9/83/55/74698355yjNKhO_th.jpg[/img]

I voted!!!! :D :D :D

Thanks for sharing about your dogs. :D We would love to see some pitures of your fur-babys.

It sounds sooo cute. I could not help but laugh :lol: You must get a picture for us next time.

Yes they can, but it is not a good idea. The pups may come out with deformities or worst still-born. I am against in-breeding. [img]http://thumbs.webshots.com/sym/na3/9/83/55/74698355yjNKhO_th.jpg[/img]

My baby-dog would probally be the same way. She thinks that every type of animal would play with her. The only problem is they all run from her. She just wants a friend to play with :( [img]http://thumbs.webshots.com/sym/na3/9/83/55/74698355yjNKhO_th.jpg[/img]