Originally posted by SeitseThanks. Yes, want to give him a good end to his life,let him know he's safe and loved. He likes familiarity and his little routines. (Especially when it involves food).
Oh crap, 15 is quite an advance age.
I'm happy you enjoyed the hairy chap all those years. I guess it's your turn now to look after him.
Only thing I hate about having a dog in one's life is that it aches like a b!tch when they're gone. I've always felt mine like family members, you know?
In many aspects, I say, a dog beats a human as companion.
Originally posted by Ghost of a DukeThat's honorable from you. Well done.
Thanks. Yes, want to give him a good end to his life,let him know he's safe and loved. He likes familiarity and his little routines. (Especially when it involves food).
It took me over a decade to adopt again, precisely because they're
not like objects that you just trade, you know?
By the way, a tip for advanced age dogs, from my experience: one
raw egg a week, unless the dog has high cholesterol, prevents the
loss of extra hair.
Originally posted by SeitseDon't they breed the runts together because people like small dogs, which damages the gene pool?
Speaking of "extra bred" dogs, I read a piece the other day of how
much damage has been done to the bulldog. It was very sad. The
"purest" can't even breathe, mate, or eat normally anymore, and live
very short lives.
I'll search for the link. Give me a sec.
Originally posted by SeitseHaving trouble breathing?
Speaking of "extra bred" dogs, I read a piece the other day of how
much damage has been done to the bulldog. It was very sad. The
"purest" can't even breathe, mate, or eat normally anymore, and live
very short lives.
I'll search for the link. Give me a sec.
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I love this part:
When you’re getting a dog there’s a difference between a breed
and a brand. If you love your dog, who cares what breed it is. Dogs
don’t know whether they’re in style or not. They’ll just love you no
matter what. You want a great dog, not a certificate.
https://www.cesarsway.com/about-dogs/breeds/have-we-overbred-bulldogs
Originally posted by phil3000My friend had an Irish setter. He could not sit still for a moment and having 3 small kids in the family made him even more excitable. He used to leap out of the garden and run around the neighbourhood. One day he disappeared.
I have an English Setter .
Must be one of the hardest dogs to train when they are young ,spent most of my time chasing after him ( I lost about 2 stone in weight ).
What a fantastic ,lovely friendly breed they are .
He's knocking on a bit now and spends most of his time snoozing on the settee .
