Sanvean

You and your little babies will be in my prayers. We fostered a litter last summer and also lost two to a rare disease (in our case, it was hemobartanella, a blood parasite that attacks red blood cells). I didn't think I would ever stop crying. For the meantime, I would keep this litter quarantined and throw away or disinfect (with bleach) EVERYTHING the little one touched.

Oh, you poor thing! That must have been incredibly traumatic. I looked around and found it referred to on a veterinary Web site as scalded-skin syndrome (oxic epidermal necrosis). It says it's a serious Staphylococcal-caused toxemia that leads to skin that appears "scalded" and which peels off skin in sheets.

*Hugs* It sounds like an awfully hard day! Please just remember that Senor at the very least had a few happy hours with you and your family being so kind to him. I hope that all goes well and they don't put him down, though.

Oh, you poor thing...you must be in so much pain right now. *Hugs* I wouldn't make any hasty decisions about Sassy. Like the other said, she may need to be an only dog. I know that you must feel very hurt and shocked by what she did, though. Maybe you can talk to a behaviorist and find out what might have caused her to do something like that. Was Pepper very old? Maybe Sassy thought she was a challenge to her "status" in the house?

You mean, is there legal discipline involved? I don't think so.

According to that site: [quote]The Keeshond is a double coated breed. This coat consists of a woolly undercoat and longer guard hairs. Twice a year, Keeshonden "blow" their undercoats, that is, they shed their undercoats completely. It is a very intense shedding period that can last up to three weeks from start to finish. The good news is that this only happens twice a year. The remainder of the time , Keeshonden are relatively shed free (unlike smooth coated breeds). The bad news is that the shedding period can be rather messy. The hair comes out in large and small clumps. ... NEVER clip a Keeshond for the summer. After the undercoat has been "blown out," the outer coat provides insulation from the heat and protection from the sun. Exposed skin will be very sensitive to the sun, and will sunburn very easily; this can lead to skin cancer. Regular grooming and constant access to cool water are particularly important in the summer, especially in warmer climates. [/quote]

[quote]i only wish that you were the only people with pit bulls unfortunately not everyone is o intent on a well mannered dog. they like it when a dog shows aggression and praise the dog for it which makes the dog do it again. they want a dog that is on the end of its leash, its intimidating and its "so cool". [/quote] I wish the folks here and people like them were the only ones with pit bulls (or any dogs!), too. Sadly, the pit bull, because of its muscular appearance and dog-fighting history, has so much appeal to thugs and other types who want a "mean dog." That's why we need MORE responsible pit bull owners, to show the world how wonderful these dogs can be!

[quote name='pit-curious']Any dog can be dangerous but few dogs can be as dangerous as a pit bull.[/quote] I disagree. An attack by a German shepherd, a mastiff or just about ANY other large dog is just as dangerous, if not more. [quote name='pit-curious']There is going to be a huge differnce to the type of injuries sustained when a person is the victim of a pit bull attack compared to most any other breed.[/quote] Do you have any proof of this, or are you just making this assumption? [quote name='pit-curious']There is plenty of reason to be afraid of a badly treated pit bull.[/quote] There are plenty of reasons to be afraid of ANY badly treated dog. I have a question for you: How many pit bulls do you KNOW? Because you seem bound and determined to prove that they're evil and dangerous, and if you were acquainted with the dogs that we know and love, I'm sure that you couldn't make that assumption.

I don't know much about keeshonds, but I think your next step should be to start reading as much as you can online about keeshonds. You can also start finding reputable breeders and talking to them about the breed. They might know some stuff that would be helpful -- or that might let you know that this isn't the right breed for you.

I haven't, but if I see something cute, I might get it. Drs. Foster and Smith has this DARLING angel outfit that would be too cute on Macy! [url]http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?siteid=12&pCatId=959[/url]

It's like merle, but in dachshunds.

No offense (and I mean this only if you are asking because you intend to do it, not out of curiousity), but if you have to ask, you shouldn't be breeding.

Done!

That article was the biggest piece of crap I've ever seen. The only sources are some very clearly biased people -- there is NO information from the other side, no statistics, no scientific information. And did the guest who posted this bother to read the rebuttal? [url]http://www.edba.org.au/responsetocouriermail.html[/url]

She is soooooooooooooooooo cute!!!

Pit-curious, I am not as knowledgeable about history or statistics as many of the other pit-lovers here. I do not even own a pit (my husband is allergic to dogs, so we can only have a few particular breeds, which is why we have a Maltese). However, in almost six years of doing rescue work, I have fallen in LOVE with pit bulls. The ones that I have been blessed to know were gentle and loving and all-around fabulous pets. If I could, I would adopt one in a moment. Yes, owning another breed of dog might be easier. My little Macy can get away with murder -- jumping up on strangers, chasing the cats, etc. -- and people think it's a scream. I'm sure pit bull owners don't get the same reaction when THEIR dogs act like that! But if a pittie is the right dog for you, isn't it worth the stares and the nasty comments? I would certainly think so.

Poor Pepper! Who knows what kind of condition she must have been kept in before? I am so glad she has you to take care of her!

You poor thing! So glad he is OK.

I don't blame you, Pouty. I would have done the same thing!

The poor little sweetheart! I am so glad that she's found someone loving to take care of her!

Yes, they are very similar to the wild dogs on other continents: Canaan Dogs in the Middle East, Carolina Dogs in the U.S. and dingoes in Australia. I actually know a couple that has one. They were living in India and found him as a puppy. They said that he is a great pet, but they can't have cats or any other small pets because of the high prey drive.

Another Cocker here!

The only dogs I've ever heard of from India are the "pariah dogs." They're actually supposed to make excellent pets, if you get them from puppyhood -- very smart and healthy, though they do have a high prey drive.

What a sweetie pie!

Whoooohooooooooo!