Buying a Pedigree Dog in Ireland Archives

Let’s play hide and seek !

When asked by Joe public what is the best way to go about buying a pedigree dog in Ireland, we would always say speak to the Irish Kennel Club,breed club and then breeder. I can't understand then, when asked, why breed clubs would not take us up on an offer of a free link to the club website under Breed Clubs which can be found on the right hand side of our blog. The more of a presence you have on the internet the better chance you have of being picked up. Maybe it's a case that most breed clubs don't have a club website ? As per my recent blog about the Westminster show, we are living in a modern age, and dogs and everything associated with dogs, should have some presence on the web - it's where the majority of people search for anything these days Basic web site packages can be sourced extremely cheap, check out Irish Canine Press and Show Dogs Ireland website for details of same. Individual show kennels go to the expense of promoting their dogs on such sites. …

Dog found in Deep Freeze

Some of my recent blogs have been based on the message we are trying to promote, i.e responsible dog ownership, and trying to educate the potential dog owner, into researching the breed, and breeder before making a life long commitment to owning a dog. Recently I blogged about are we fighting a losing battle and are we a country of animal lovers, but when you read page 32 of yesterday's Cork Independent, it's easy at times to think we might be. The ISPCA were called into a facility where a "young terrier dog was being kept in a disused deep freezer with a block of wood used to allow air ventilation and the tiniest amount of light through" "It was made know to the ISPCA that the puppies bred on these premises were being sold at a country market" Who in their right mind would buy a dog at a market ? In the UK pet stores that sell pups are constantly being harassed by the majority of the dog owning public to stop this practice, and the one or two pet stores in Ireland …

Pedigree Dogs Vet – Smelly Dogs

Smelly Dogs A lot of owners complain that their dog smells. Dogs do have a natural odor -- in fact, each dog has a distinctive odor, which is how they distinguish one another. Many owners try to mask the normal 'doggy smell' because they, or someone in the household, does not find it very appealing. But sometimes a dog gives off a particularly unpleasant odor, which can have a number of causes. On the least offensive end of the scale, your dog may give off the typical 'wet dog' smell when it comes in from the rain (and that is quite often in Ireland). On the other end of the scale are the odors that come from rolling in dead things or droppings from other species of animals. In some cases, though, your dog may have a problem that needs medical treatment. (more…)

Clever Dog

Maybe some of our political party leaders, and hopeful candidates in the upcoming general election could take a leaf out of our dogs manifesto "There is nothing a dog would expect members of his pack to do that he hasn’t done himself. He is the leader because the pack trusts him" They might also consider reading Clever Dog by Ryan O’Meara, which might give them some insight into how to become a real pack leader, and the life lessons we can learn from Dogs We all know due to the enormous turn outs in the houses of the Oireachtas regarding the Dog Breeding Establishment Bill (More people attended than at the NAMA debates) that our public representatives, have dog welfare issues at heart, so maybe they can stop and take a real close look at our four legged friends, and adopt some of their leadership skills into running our country.

Munster Agricultural Society All Breeds Open Dog Show

Subject to confirmation from the Irish Kennel Club (IKC) Munster Agricultural Society, are delighted to announce their All Breeds Open Dog Show to be held as part of the Cork Summer Show, on Sunday 19-06-11 This is on the last day of the 3 day show, that if last years event was anything to go by, is a great day out for all the family Judges this year are as follows (Subject to IKC approval) Joy Saville All breeds within groups 1 & 2, plus these groups Sean Knight All breeds within groups 3 / 6 / 10, plus these groups Junior Handling Veteran Stakes Champion Stakes P.J.O'Donovan All breeds within groups 4 / 5 / 9 plus these groups Padraig Holohan All breeds within groups 7 & 8 plus these groups Carmel Barry Sheehan will then judge Best in Show Arden Grange have kindly agreed to sponsor the show, with product from their range for the major winners We also have great pleasure in announcing that the Munster Agricultural Society will be o…

Dogs – Don’t you just love em’

Seeing that my last few blogs, may have been on the heavy side, here is something to lighten the mood...Another one of my infamous dog jokes... Two Irish nuns have just arrived in the USA by boat and one says to the other, "I hear that the people of this country actually eat dogs." "Odd," her companion replies, "but if we shall live in America , we might as well do as the Americans do." Nodding emphatically, the mother superior points to a hot dog vendor and they both walk towards the cart. "Two dogs, please," says one. The vendor is too pleased to oblige, wraps both hot dogs in foil, and hands them over the counter. Excited, the nuns hurry to a bench and begin to un-wrap their 'dogs'. The mother superior begins to blush and, then, staring at it for a moment, leans to the other nun and whispers cautiously, "What part... did you get...?"

IKC registrations, going up or down ?

This recession that we are in the midst of is hitting all of us hard. Is there any light at the end of the tunnel at all ? I have noticed over the last few moths, that there are far less IKC registered dogs or pups being advertised on the general classified web sites. In 2009 I know that revenue from dog registrations was down significantly on the previous year, with the Irish Kennel Club (IKC), has anybody got the figure for 2010 ? If it were a case that less dogs were being bred in Ireland, I'm sure we would all agree that this was a good thing, but I'm not so sure. I blogged recently about Pure Bred Non Registered (PBNR) http://www.pedigreedogs.ie/2010/12/23/pbnr/ Are IKC registered dogs losing out ? If so what can be done to educate people that if you want a pup, where you are fairly certain as to what this pup will grow into both size and temperament wise, then a pure bred dog is the logical choice. As I have mentioned before, the IKC are the only reg…

Pedigree Dogs Vet – Traveling With Your Pet

The Road Safety Authority's new campaign on road safety neglects one issue -- traveling safely with animals in the car. It is important that you and your passengers buckle up, whether your passenger has 2 legs or 4 legs! The proper safety measures can save both your life and your pet's.When going on a car journey, regardless of how short it is, you must keep animals restrained. This will prevent them from jumping onto the dashboard or out the window, or even sitting or standing in your lap while you are driving. If you have a cat or small dog, the easiest mode of transport is a travel cage. You can attach the cage to the seat belt for extra security. For larger dogs, use a dog seat belt. This is a harness that you can connect to the seat belt. You can also use the harness for walking when you take you dog out of the car. If your car is large enough, you can fit a large cage or divider to create a separate area for your dog. We have had clients that have either been in…

Put your money where your mouth is.

I'm sure a lot of our regular visitors will know already why we started Pedigreedogs.ie If not we make reference to the same in the "About US" section on the site. Recently there has been a lot of talk and mainly anger at the proposed Department of Agriculture & Rural Development, (Animal Health & Welfare Policy Division) Welfare of Animals Bill in Northern Ireland. Basically a person commits an offence if they show a dog that has been docked after the said bill has been enacted at a show where the public pay an admission fee I think we all knew that this was on the cards after it was introduced at some shows in the UK The following couple in the UK have stepped up to the mark, and put their money where their mouth is in relation to fit for function, Hunt, Punt, Retrieve (HPR) dual purpose dogs (i.e. used in the field and then shown at conformation dog shows) The Docked and Denied campaign grew from an idea that Maxine McCullough and Wendy Oxman had on…

Why advertise on www.pedigreedogs.ie ?

We are the only dedicated site in Ireland that deals with Pedigree Dogs, registered with the Irish Kennel Club and Kennel Club (London) Unlike any other dog related website, we review every single ad before it is published, ensuring that only ad’s that meet our criteria will go live, so that your ad will only share space with like minded breeders. The emphasis throughout is on attracting reputable breeders and owners and there are a number of stipulations that have to be met – puppies or adult dogs being sold must be registered with the Irish Kennel Club or the Kennel Club London, ads must be accompanied by a photo that promotes responsible dog ownership, showing dogs of good health, and kept in suitable conditions, no exaggerated claims can be used in the text. Only people living on the Island of Ireland can use the site to advertise on. We are a site that only advertises registered puppies You will not see adds with puppies or adult dogs living in appalling con…

Happy Birthday Pedigreedogs.ie

Can you believe it ? Pedigreedogs.ie is 1 year old today ! We launched the site on the 29-01-10 and are still here to tell the tale (Tail) Since going live we have had over 337'536 page views, and 66'705 visits (Google Analytics) I'd like to thank every single one of you for dropping by, but it would be our second birthday before I'd get that finished Special thanks to the regular visitors (you know who you are) Stay tuned for some site improvements in the next month, and remember if you have any interesting articles relating to your dog / breed or details regarding the breed club you may be a member of, we would be delighted to receive same.

Dog offered at Stud

Contained in the advice on purchasing which is on every page of www.pedigreedogs.ie the following can be found "In relation to Pups on the site (or Dogs being offered at Stud) we would recommend asking the owner if the pups parents (or Stud Dog) has had the relevant breed specific health checks, and request to see proof of same" Is it due to the economic downturn, that every second ad on the dog section of the general classified sites these days is a dog offered for stud. Maybe it's the owners last ditch attempt to raise some funds in order to keep the dog, with the last step being advertised for sale for a genuine reason. Any suggestions regarding educating the general public that all dogs should have the relevant breed specific health checks, before mating, would be most welcome.

Internet Pharmacies to be Vetted !

In April of this year in the UK, there will be new regulations in relation to the control of internet pharmacies that supply veterinary medicines. Commenting, Harvey Locke, President of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) said: ‘Without proper regulation online pharmacies could be sourcing drugs from overseas and selling counterfeit medicines that look genuine to unsuspecting pet owners. These medicines are placebos at best and dangerous at worst" Recently I was looking at maybe having to switch one of our dogs onto a veterinary diet, and although I order my everyday dog food online, this would have to be bought from a veterinary practice. I'm sure there are good reasons for this, but I don't think that if this was available from the normal outlets people would feed it to their dogs just for the fun of it, after all it is more expensive. Surely if it was available and you had written confirmation from your vet that your dog was in need of this food , then you should …

Labrador Retriever

Labrador Retriever Labrador If you are looking for a Labrador pup or Labrador Dog & after looking at the Labrador video, check out our classified section by clicking the button on the right. If you still can't find a Labrador dog or Labrador puppy, send us an email to [email protected] and we will put you in touch with a reputable breeder of Labradors. The above video and Labrador breed standard below will give you a very brief indication as to what the Labrador breed of dog is like as a dog companion. Also to find out a bit more about the Labrador breed in relation to breed specific health tests etc, check out the following link Labrador Breed Health Labradors ORIGIN : Great Britain. DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 24.06.1987. UTILIZATION : Retriever. CLASSIFICATION F.C.I. :Group 8 Retrievers, Flushing Dogs, Water Dogs. Section 1 Retrievers. With working trial. GENERAL APPEARANCE : Strongly built, short-coupled…

Mystery illness has struck the Queen’s Sandringham estate.

Six dogs died and more than 30 were left fighting for life with a mystery illness that has struck the Queen’s Sandringham estate. The Queen asked the Animal Health Trust (AHT) to carry out an investigation into the vomiting bug after the Royal estate received complaints of pets being struck down after walking there. Results reveal that 37 dogs were taken ill after walks on the estate. Three died and another three were put down as they were in such pain. The pets suffered symptoms including vomiting, diarrhoea and lethargy during the late summer and early autumn. Since then notices have been put up advising people not to walk their dogs. The Queen takes her corgis to the estate when she stays there for Christmas – although Buckingham Palace refused to discuss whether she has been walking them or taking any additional precautions. (more…)

A suitable home …

A good hobby breeder's idea of a 'suitable' home makes human adoption agencies look outright sloppy. They aggressively screen prospective homes, and in some breeds it actually is easier to adopt a child. Their contracts would frighten a Supreme Court Justice and unlike retail merchants, they will take back a dog that doesn't work out.