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How old? I agree probably a UTI... take her to the vet and get her checked out. Little girls have short urinary tracts and like bosco said are close to the ground. UTI's just come with the territory.

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I like welded wire, but I have both... I used 1/2" wide black industrial zip ties to attach every chain link square to bottom bar instead of every three or four squares like they come from factory. This solved all problems for me with dogs getting their nose under and prying up.. Good Luck Be sure ...

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The ones that I have seen are pretty high energy, similar to a traditional pointing dog. A couple I know are very ball obsessed and can be exercised with a ball thrower and plenty of room to run. Be very careful about EIC, responsible breeders are now testing for it. The only incidences of it I hav...

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The ones that I have seen are pretty high energy, similar to a traditional pointing dog. A couple I know are very ball obsessed and can be exercised with a ball thrower and plenty of room to run. Be very careful about EIC, responsible breeders are now testing for it. The only incidences of it I have...

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nice kitty! good kitty!

/sigh

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12 ga ammo is cheaper and more widely available in different loads. Plus you already load for 12s. You can even get/load 20 ga equivalent loads for your 12. 20 ga is pretty widely available, but is you want to chase geese, the 20 might not be enough... In certain parts of the country (western US) 16...

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Due to the relative scarcity of the IRWS and dedication of the IRWS owners, I think you will find them to be beautiful dogs who know how to hunt.

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I have seen people have good results with commercial grade oak flooring using commercial finishes. The next time we redo the floor Im going to look at one of the Pergo type laminates. I have seen them hold up extremely well!

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Love my Vittles Vault for keeping the dogs and bugs out of the dog food. The screw top is easy to get into and keeps the food fresh

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Sometimes you can get very good deals. The big thing is access to guns that might not be available at your local dealers, particularly if you live in a more isolated area. I always buy local when I can, but when looking for a specific used gun, it;s nice to have access to the larger market. Remember...

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I've seen a few puppy stakes where kids handled. One, the dad quietly guided a girl of about 10 from the gallery. It wasn't overbearing and he kept it to a minimum, not much worse than a scout telling a handler, "get on him, he's looking for you" sort of thing. Another, it was constant nagging the ...

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I have a lot of stuff that is bright PINK! No one really wants to steal it.... but if the do, it's obvious!

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Only one suggestion.... quit expecting Co-op to know anything about pigeons. The only thing they do well is fertilizer.

Go to Farmers Supply (the Purina mill) up on Sawmill road and talk to Con. He knows more about feeding critters than my PhD feeds professor in college did.

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Talk to Con @ the Purina mill. He knows more about feeds and feeding than anyone else I have ever met. He can help you with a diet that is appropriate and palatable for the birds... they guys at Co-Op just parrot back what the feed rep tells them.

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They really don't have enough heel to be safe riding. I wear insulated ariats for riding.

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Something rubber and comfortable try Mucks or Boggs. :) Love my Boggs in the winter! My feet stay warm and dry. Mud and slush don;t bother them, they rinse off with the hose. Pretty good traction as well. I'm into my second year with this pair and they still look and feel good, I figure I should ge...

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I have a great idea... let;s do away with all the AKC breed clubs that have a standard...we don;t need no stinking standards... we can breed anything we darn well please! As a matter of fact, lets charge more for these MUTTS since they are RARE!!!

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My condolences for your loss.

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diluted bleach rinse and sun exposure seems to do the best for me.

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If I was worried about hypoglycemia in the field, I would be looking at carrying an easily converted, simple sugar product. The one that comes to my mind, in terms of easy to obtain, easy to carry and palatable is maltose in the form of powdered malt extract. You could easily put a small amount in a...

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I would try the neoprene. Make sure the leg cutouts are large enough to not chafe, you may have to do some customizing since brittanys are not shaped like most retrievers... Have you tried Pastorius? The geese are coming over the house morning and night in HUGE flocks... I know a number of people th...

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I have one Brittany that knows when the collar is on and when it isnt. She has a real bad habit of saying "screw you" and doing what she pleases if the collar is turned off or not put on. She is pretty limited to this 10 acres, but 10 acres is a lot to go chasing her around... She knows her commands...

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I just wormed the Brittanys for the first time with Safeguard Goat wormer. Thanks for the dosage recommendations Dog Dr!! Squirted it on their food and they snarfed it up like they always do. They will get it for the next two days as well.

FYI a 100ml bottle cost me 19.95 at the local feed store.

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Check with the folks at Riverview vet (down by Serious Texas BBQ). Not sure if they do any boarding but there have a pretty good rep and can probably steer you right. I usually take my Britts with me, the rest of my critters the next door neighbor feeds for me.

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Don;t show up the local hotshot unless you don;t want to be invited back!

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Parker is a good area. Less citified than the Denver metro area. Lots of horse people out that way so under control dogs are not a problem. Bird hunting to the east on the plains, elk and deer to the west in the mountains. Cost of housing is not as bad out there as Denver but there are also a lot of...

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Sign me up too!

Thanks Doc!

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Karen wrote:Yeah, I figure as much. Last time her co-owner was posting puppy pics on facebook half the night. I might as well have been there as I didn't sleep a wink looking for updates.

Me either! LOL I do love my Kiddo!

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I have never heard of one near Durango. You might have to make a trip up to Denver or to Utah to get one.

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Dental Kong.

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I have: two old labrador females, both intact. No health problems with either. one border collie/heeler mutt male, neutered. He was done at just under a year and has had no problems. VERY ACTIVE! one rescue brittany female, spayed. She was done before I found her (less than one year). She has a fluf...

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Unless you are planning on towing in serious mountains or BIG loads you have lots of choices. A half ton is a marginal tow vehicle, but if you only tow once in a while and the loads are not huge, you =might find it an alternative. One horse or cow, towed 100-200 miles to a show every so often is no ...

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isonychia wrote:Where all has everyone here been fishing around the Durango area, I am always looking for new streams/sections.

Umm the Florida River behind the house...

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try up north of Beaver Meadows for the grouse. Junction Creek and the Hermosa drainage can be decent as well. I have never seen a quail here and the pheasant population is pretty much non-existent. The turkeys have made a huge comeback and of course there is some pretty decent waterfowl hunting.

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It sounds like the breeder didn't tell him. What does his contract say? The breeder didn't know and everthing will be made right. I'm just not understanding why or how it would be considered genetic and from who (bloodline, sire or dam). Both it is autosomal recessive. Yes that dog must be neutered...

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There are benefits to fall/winter puppies and benefits to spring/summer puppies. You have to fit them into what works best for you... but don;''t count on pushing the puppy hard to hunt on their first season no matter when they were born. They all mature at their own rate and need time to be a puppy...

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Anyone have any experience with EIC? I was at a friend's house earlier this evening and her labrador had what we initially assumed was heat related collapse, but upon further reflection, I believe it was EIC.

Any info would be appreciated

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I love big, fat otter tails on Labradors, and little, short happy tails on my Brittanys! What is don;t like is long tails with short hair that look easily damaged.

After almost 30 years of labradors, I really like the Britts in the house and the new coffee table!

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Love my DT! 7800(?) two dog system. I have had zero problems and use them more or less daily when I run the dogs. I almost never have to use the transmitter, just make sure the collars are on an they come with almost a whispered command. They go in the irrigation ditch, the pond, the river and the h...

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they are somewhat messier to feed. hard to peel off the right amount to feed, and you end up with lots of hay on the ground. Use an old fashioned pitchfork to peel off and feed. you need a tractor with forks to move and stack bales. You can use a tow chain on a (heavy, well set) post to pull them ou...

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WC is a Working Certificate similar to a JH. There was also a WCX similar to the SH title. They were issued by the parent breed club and were common in Labs, Flat-Coats and other sporting breeds before the AKC instituted the JH. SH. MH programs.

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I would have to say Perry;s Rustic Prince for the sire for sure. So many good females to go for the dam... Lobo's Cotton Candy would be certainly on the list, and Hope's Ruffled Feathers (along with Perry';s Rustic Prince) produced some of my favorite dogs.

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Make a ladies version. I cannot find anything that actually fits...

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I have also had a labrador retriever tear a dew claw almost all the way off. It was a total mess and cost a fortune to have it (and the other side) removed on an adult dog. I am a firm believer in removing them shortly after birth!

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wishing you both a lifetime of fun and adventures!

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I would not be overly worried at this point. You can try cutting back on the amt fed, try smaller meals more often and/or try adding some probiotics. I know there are those on the board here that don;t believe in adding probiotics, but I have had great success with them. I feel that worst case scena...

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I have a very good friend that is a Black Angus cattle breeder. he uses nothing but sex sorted sperm to produce the most heifer calves he can. Registered Black Angus heifers are very desirable to other breeders (and for replacements in his own herd), boys are just steaks, roasts and hamburger!

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Have you tried the oriental markets (maybe up in Denver)? I bet you can find it there... but I wonder if there is the chance of allergic reaction in dogs that happens in people.

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Sharon wrote:I express my dogs' anal glands monthly. No need to pay a vet. If they get infected , you have a problem.

Sounds to me like they might be infected. Normal glands don;t just leak for no reason, and they should not need to be expressed often if at all. See your vet and have her checked.

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