PBNR

Pure Bred Non Registered (Or in some cases Pure BREAD Non Registered) It's a term or abbreviation we are all well aware of and see more than ever on most of the dog adverts on the general and most dog classified sites. It is then normally followed by "hence the price" Some of the adverts will advertise a pup for say Euro 200 non registered or Euro 350 registered Let's break down the cost of registering a pup My Vet charges Euro 25.00 to microchip a pup The Irish Kennel Club charges Euro 13.00 to register a single pup Euro 38.00 so far... You have to be an associate member of The Irish Kennel Club (IKC) to register, and the annual fee for this is a whopping Euro 10.00 or Euro 100.00 for life membership I think you could be safe to say that Euro 50.00 would cover you handsomely to register a pup with the IKC, which is after all the recognised body for the registration of Dogs in Ireland, as well as Internationally recognised. Some people will say tha…
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Japan and it’s Dogs

I promise tomorrow's blog will be a little more light hearted, it may even be one of my now infamous dog jokes I'm sure this has appeared on other dog blogs over the last month or so, but for some reason I just came across it yesterday. Words fail to describe the following piece, so I'll just publish it as is. A local council in Japan has adopted a new method of dealing with stray dogs and cats: mobile extermination vehicles equipped with pet-sized gas chambers. Dogs and cats marked for death are shut inside sealed metal boxes termed "sedation equipment" measuring 1.2 metres wide, 1.2 metres high and 1.5 metres deep.The mobile gas chamber system has proved to be highly efficient, with an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 dogs and cats gassed annually. Once the eight-tonne truck is on the road, the driver pushes a button that releases carbon dioxide into the boxes. The journey to the regional crematorium takes about one hour. By the time the truck arrives, the Dogs are sa…
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puppies intensively farmed in southern Ireland

Not a great way to start a wet and windy Monday morning, but there is no point in burying our heads in the sand.. This article shot across my radar last week, and although it is mild in comparison to a lot of the cases where dogs are shipped from Ireland to pet shops etc in the UK, it still highlights our reputation in Ireland as the puppy farming capital of Europe. Think about it...Why would a Pet Shop or Pet Store in the UK have to import dogs from Ireland, if they were readily available from local kennels ? Is it any wonder we are in the current political / economic mess, when we can't even get to grips with the puppy farming outrage, that we come across week in week out. A woman who imported puppies from Ireland for sale has been banned from trading for three years after failing to properly vaccinate the dogs, by Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court She knew she would be prosecuted, because when her pet shop licence, which allowed her to buy and sell the dogs, was r…
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Show me the Money !!

I came across the following statement in one of the dog papers the other day, and must say I was taken aback by it. "The Secretary of the AKC has issued a stark warning to exhibitors over the pond, give better entries to shows or lose them. In an echo of the UK show scene, Jim Crowley has said that with conformation dog show entries declining across all club types, the AKC has begun a study to determine if the increase in the number of shows has been a cause of, or factor, in declining entries." We are in the midst of an economic crisis, and with many people facing home evictions, after losing their employment, and us dog show enthusiasts (well not in Ireland - yet) are being told to enter more shows or they will be lost. The cost of entering dog shows these days has risen quite substantially, look at the IKC Celtic Winners show in 2 weeks time €20.00 for every dog entered, this is on top of spiralling fuel prices, with people travelling from the four corners of Ire…
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The new site has been launched

As all our friends on Facebook will know, we had been working on a site upgrade over the last few months The site went live Yesterday, and we are delighted with the way it looks There are lot's of new features, and it's seen some significant improvements re usability. We still have a few minor things that need tweaking, but in the meantime feel free to log on and have a browse. Best regards Paul Barry Pedigreedogs.ie
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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 …
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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…)
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Suggestions please….

As per my blog on the 29-01-11, pedigreedogs.ie has just passed it's first birthday. Hurraaaggghhh !! We are in the middle of a site upgrade, and I am now turning to you, our trusted readers, to submit any suggestions, or recommendations that you would like included on the new version. Be quick though, as the crack team of James & Jon (otherwise known as Jamjo Design) are ploughing away with the improvements that I have already submitted. One suggestion that came in recently and we are working with, is for ad's that come in from a breeder that has done the required breed specific health tests on the dogs / parents, would receive an accredited award of some sort on their ad, that would differentiate them from the breeders that haven't done same. C'mon get your thinking caps on, your dogs will thank you for it in the long run!
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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.
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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…
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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...?"
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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It’s Bath time

With February being the month of LOVE, I just know you are all going to love this clip. C'mon even the big men amongst us, with our macho Dog Breeds would have to say they enjoyed it...Having said that, I am a Dachshund man, so maybe I am just a little biased.
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Cancer in Dogs.

We never think it will happen to us, but I'm sure we all know somebody that has lost a dog to Cancer. It seems to be more prevalent now than ever. Depending on whom you talk to, some blame it on the diet we feed our beloved dogs, others on over vaccination, spot on treatments for ticks & fleas,whilst others say it's genetic As with human medicine, there are great advancements in Veterinary Care in Ireland, and with the introduction of Continuing Veterinary Education from 2012, all Vets must attend at least 2 - 3 refresher courses per year, in order to continue to practice in the state. Approximately 25% of dogs will now die of cancer. Although this is a very alarming statistic, a positive diagnosis of cancer should not be seen as a death sentence. Cancer can be treated, and in many cases it can be cured. The success of treatment will depend on the type of cancer, the treatment used and on how early the tumour is found. Treatment will either be surgery, radiotherapy or c…
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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.
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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.
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Pedigree Dogs Vet – RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP

Keep your pet healthy.  All new pets should be brought to your vet for a check-up, even if it has had all its vaccinations.  After your initial visit, you should bring your pet annually to the vet for a health check and yearly vaccinations.  In between vet visits, you should monitor your pet’s weight and energy levels, as well as the condition of its skin and coat, teeth and nails, and eyes and ears. Bring your pet to the vet right away if you notice anything abnormal. Spay or neuter your pet.  This not only helps with population control, but also decreases or prevents the risk of certain conditions, including some types of cancer.  Spayed and neutered pets are also less likely to roam, go missing, get in fights, or get hit by cars.  Spaying and neutering should be done when your pet reaches 5-6 months of age, preferably before the first heat. Treat your pet for fleas and worms.  Flea treatments should be done every one to two months, depending on which product you use.  …
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Dog Ownership – In an ideal world

In an ideal world the following statement might be true "In the past, pedigree dogs were an issue of status. Today I would judge people who get pedigree dogs as individuals who like to plan their lives and think ahead, after all you have a fair idea of how this dog will turn out in regards to size temperament, grooming and exercise requirement" If the above were true then the following excerpt which makes distressing reading, surely wouldn't be happening. I'm not saying all the dogs mentioned hereunder are Pedigree Dogs, but you would have to assume that some of them are. "People are losing their homes in record numbers. More and more dogs are being surrendered since the economic downturn. Ten thousand dogs a month are being put down in California," On the 07-12-10 my blog was "A Dog Is For Life Not Just For Christmas" As I have noted on the blog before educating the buyer is as important as cracking down on these puppy farmers that mass produce dogs, even in thi…
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Dachshund

Dachshund If you are interested in becoming the owner of a Dachshund and after checking out our classified section by clicking the button to the top right of this page, haven't found a Dachshund for sale, email us and we will put you in contact with a reputable breeder of Dachshunds. ORIGIN : Germany. DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 13.03.2001. UTILIZATION : Hunting dog above and below ground. CLASSIFICATION F.C.I. :Group 4 Dachshunds. With working trial. BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY : The Dachshund, also called Dackel or Teckel, has been known since the Middle Ages.  From the « Bracken », dogs were constantly bred which were specially suitable for hunting below ground.  From these short legged dogs, the Dachshund evolved and was recognised as one of the most versatile and useful breeds of hunting dogs.  He also has excellent achievements above ground, hunting while giving tongue, searching and tracking wounded game.  The oldest Club devo…
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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 …
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Pedigree Dogs Vet – Arthritis – An Age-Old Disease

Arthritis is one of the oldest diseases in history, dating back to the dinosaurs. It strikes animals and humans alike. The joint pain and stiffness it causes can affect your pet as well as yourself,  especially if your pet is a dog. When arthritis strikes, joints become inflamed and mobility becomes impaired. The signs range from slight stiffness to severe lameness.  Arthritis can be caused by infection in a joint, accidents, immune disorders, age, and physical abnormalities.  It can affect animals of all ages and sizes.  The inflammation is painful to the animal, so it is less likely to move around.  Most owners will notice a dog getting slower as it gets older and attribute this slowdown to “old age.” The pet, though, may really be suffering from arthritis. Your veterinarian can assess your pet and suggest treatments to reduce the pain and inflammation. In the meanwhile, be alert to the following symptoms. Your pet may take a long time to lie down or to get up.  After g…
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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…
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Sherlock Holmes The Original Dog Whisperer

I am in the midst of reading all the Sherlock Holmes short stories and novels. These were written over 110 years ago, and the fact that they are re published every year speaks for itself. In the case of "The Creeping Man" the following passage can be found..... "A Dog reflects the family life. Whoever saw a frisky dog in a gloomy family,or a sad dog in a happy one? Snarling people have snarling dogs,dangerous people have dangerous ones.And their passing moods may reflect the passing moods of others" The story is about a man that has suddenly started to act very strange, and his dog, a Wolfhound has bitten him twice. All these years ago Sir Arthur Conan Doyle may have hit dog training / behavior on the head.....If he was around today, would he have been "The Dog Whisperer !!!" Maybe there is something to be learned from the passage ?
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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…)
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Hello, Can you help me it’s an EMERGENCY !

Hello Can you help me it's an EMERGENCY Although the majority of calls received by the RSPCA are serious, they occasionally wander into the "weird to the wonderful" territory. With this in mind, the charity has revealed its Top 10 funny phone calls, all of which were received in the last 12 months: Top 10 funny phone calls * A lady called the charity's emergency phone line to ask which bus she needed to catch to visit Putney animal hospital. * Someone called to report a cat stuck on a roof, which turned out to be a satellite dish. * A woman asked call centre staff to speak to her husband as he was refusing to get out of bed and walk the dog. * A very unhappy woman called to say that a cat had been abandoned in her garden, but called back to say it was, in fact, a surprise present from her husband. * One lady called to request that a branch be opened up as she had left her hearing aid there. * A caller asked to borrow a cat from one of the charity's centres. She di…
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Poop Scoop Detective

In the current economic climate, why dont local councils in Ireland adopt a similar strategy to the one listed below ? We all see notices up when out walking our dogs about on the spot fines for dog fouling, but can you tell me if you know of anyone that has actually been issued with the same? Where I live we don't have a regular dog warden...Who is policing this policy ??? Needles to say some of the paths I wander are used morning an evening for dogs to empty on and I'm yet to have seen a warden spring from the bushes to catch the perpetrator... Having said that even if the owner did scoop afterwards, there are no bins provided to discard in. What's it like in your locality ?? "Town hall chiefs in Manchester have launched an undercover squad of ‘dog dirt detectives’ to crack down on the menace of fouling. Under the cover of darkness plain clothed officers from Oldham council are stalking the borough’s parks, streets and open spaces armed with a keen eye an…
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Greyhound

ORIGIN : Great Britain. DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 24.06.1987. UTILIZATION :    Sighthound. CLASSIFICATION F.C.I. :Group 10    Sighthounds. Section 3    Short-haired Sighthounds. Without working trial. GENERAL APPEARANCE : Strongly built, upstanding, of generous proportions, muscular power and symmetrical formation, with long head and neck, clean well laid shoulders, deep chest, capacious body, arched loin, powerful quarters, sound legs and feet, and a suppleness of limb, which emphasise in a marked degree its distinctive type and quality. BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT : Possessing remarkable stamina and endurance.  Intelligent, gentle, affectionate and even tempered. (more…)
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Temporary Milk Substitute

When the entire litter is deprived of the mother's milk, if the mother dies or her milk does not come in (agalactia), is not sufficient (hypogalactia) or is toxic (mastitis), use of a milk substitute adapted for dogs usually ensures the survival of the puppies, although there may be a slight slowdown (less than ten percent) in growth compared to the average of the breed, which is often regained later by spontaneous consumption of a weaning formula. On their own, puppies will nurse more than twenty times per day. It would be difficult for the owner to keep up with such a feeding schedule! A schedule of feeding once every three hours for the first week should be adequate, as long as the feedings are regular and the sleep schedule is respected (puppies sleep more than ninety percent of the time during the first week) so the puppies get the rest so essential to bonding and imprinting. (more…)
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Good post on Dog Forum.

If you ABSOLUTELY have to have a "Malty-Poo" (eek ...what a name  ) please think again. By creating demand for just another pseudo-breed, some experimental breeders' newest fashion, you'll just help along the creation of another fad. Not necessarily one that will lead to the general betterment of dogs and their health. Way too many ****ed up Labradoodles, Schnoodels and other -oodles out there already. Most of them created by people who think breeding dogs is as easy as mixing paint ...a bit of this and a bit of that equals ...well ...not always what you expected. The whole lot bred from dogs without health screening, hip scores, check for hereditary diseases ...and you're heading for disaster. Stay well clear. And pleeeease don't give these amateurs playing GOD any money for their "creations" either ...it'll just create more greedy amateurs jumping on the -oodles wagon.
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Banbridge & District 2010

Congratulations to all of the following whom have all advertised on pedigreedogs.ie, regarding their win at Sundays Banbridge & District Show held under licence of The Irish Kennel Club (IKC) Basset Hound - Best Of Breed - CH FABURN NINA OF KNOCKOGUE - Co owned by Barry O'Neill Dachshund Smooth Haired Miniature - Best Of Breed - BARISSE SPREADS THE MAGIC WITH SMARTDAC ALSO Reserve Best Of Breed - SMARTDAC DARK N DESIGNER - Suzanee Jamison / Martin McDonnell Rhodesian Ridgeback - Best Of Breed - CH GB INT CH VELDTKAMMER DEW TO MORE DUO - Lydia Cooper Reserve Best Of Breed - IR CH ROTTZRIDGE WALK THE WALK - Jane Armastrong Tibetan Spaniel - Reserve Green Star Dog - ROSANNA RIO AT GLISHANNA - Julie / Philip Bryan Tibetan Terrier - Best Of Breed - AM/IR/INT/GIB/FR CH ATISHA`S FIREBIRD FLOWER - Mr Sean Lydon - ALSO Reserve Green Star Dog - CH & AM CH TRIPITAKA BLAZING FIREBIRD AN CH - 09 BullDog - Reserve Best of Breed - BELUSHI BATISTA Martin / Leanne S…
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