Pristine, feeling better
Laurel
of Fay) on Facebook. She's feeling much better, but today, Fay coughed
a little bit :( The ground is soggy, with standing water, so the
horses are none too clean in the photos (and in winter coat) but I try
to get them out except in truly awful weather.
I also got some Triple Crown senior grain. It's got alfalfa meal, rice
bran, soybean oil, some beet pulp. Got an Equi-Min block, too.
Intrigued by the fenugreek in it, which, I've read, can have a
positive effect for insulin resistant horses.
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2043438&id=1039987214&l=3d2cd0499f
Laurel w/6 Arabians
Tara
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How pretty they are!! Good catch on Fay's tic-tac-face.
tara
Jane Saranac
"Laurel" <dsert...@aol.com> wrote in message
news:43ed91b9-1050-4a84...@r5g2000yqb.googlegroups.com...
Glad she's feeling better. That Tic Tac photo is an award winner!
JJ
<snippage>
> http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2043438&id=1039987214&l=3d2cd0499f
>
> Laurel w/6 Arabians
Great photos! I love the "orange tic-tac" one of Fay...Comet would
not even put one of those in her mouth. She wouldn't even try it!
That picture is adorable. LOL. JJ
Dawn J-L
> of Fay) on Facebook. She's feeling much better, but today, Fay coughed
> a little bit :( The ground is soggy, with standing water, so the
> horses are none too clean in the photos (and in winter coat) but I try
> to get them out except in truly awful weather.
>
I am glad Pristine is feeling better! What nice horses.
I feel your pain with regard to the mud. My crew are glad to have
finally gotten a bit of snow (just tied the record for latest first
snowfall in our area) so they can clean off some of the lovely clay
mud they've been wallowing in. :-P I'm hoping the snow sticks; this
warm wet early winter has been yucky from a horse-keeping point of
view.
Dawn JL
with 19 Arabs (plus two on lease, a new mare coming next week, and two
foals due in August)
Laurel
Thanks to all for the compliments :) I think Pristine looks pretty
good for 27; in fact, I think she looks better than Fay, who is only
22. They are by the same stallion, although quite different in both
looks and temperament. So far, both are basically healthy. Fay lost an
eye to a melanoma, and has worse arthritis than Pristine, although
Pristine has some, too. Overall, I can't complain!
I didn't hear Fay's cough repeated, so...
Dawn, I'm intrigued, tell me about your Arabians? Ages, lines? I hate
to admit that I'd still like more horses, but it's true. I'm at
capacity here, though, so it isn't happening. I'm also the only horse
lover and caretaker at my house.
Laurel w/6 Arabians
Dawn J-L
(snip)
>
> Thanks to all for the compliments :) I think Pristine looks pretty
> good for 27; in fact, I think she looks better than Fay, who is only
> 22. They are by the same stallion, although quite different in both
> looks and temperament. So far, both are basically healthy. Fay lost an
> eye to a melanoma, and has worse arthritis than Pristine, although
> Pristine has some, too. Overall, I can't complain!
IME, Arabians age rather gracefully when they have good care.
>
> I didn't hear Fay's cough repeated, so...
Fingers crossed you don't hear it again. :-)
>
> Dawn, I'm intrigued, tell me about your Arabians? Ages, lines? I hate
> to admit that I'd still like more horses, but it's true. I'm at
> capacity here, though, so it isn't happening. I'm also the only horse
> lover and caretaker at my house.
>
> Laurel w/6 Arabians
Hi Laurel,
I am fortunate that my husband enjoys the horses though he doesn't
ride. Although he has two software companies to run, he helps me with
the horse chores and has even foaled out mares with me (and once on
his own!) I LOVE my husband. :-)
My horses range from almost 7 months (Flame and Gem) to 23 years
(Joy). I have CMK/Crabbet lineages. I am breeding for sport
horse/"working"/"using" horses. If you visit my web site you can
find lots of photos and pedigrees:
http://www.faeriecourtfarm.com
What are your horses' bloodlines? What do you like to do with them?
--Dawn JL
Laurel
Dawn, I really wish I could report doing more, but we've had some
tough years. My "baby" is four and my oldest, Pristine, is the 27 year
old. I want to train Perri myself, at least get her started. She's
very sensible and willing. However, one thing that's been a problem
for me is that I've gained a LOT of weight- mostly when I quit
smoking, but also when my thyroid was removed and I was on and off
replacement. My horses are not big. Only Pizazz is 15hh. I've lost 17
pounds, though, and will try to keep losing after the holidays. Beside
this, we've moved twice, I lost my mom, whom I was taking care of at
home, I had a lot of surgeries, and Pizazz had some weird hoof
problems. I wanted to try some basic Dressage with Pizazz. He did get
a Top Five Sporthorse in Hand at Regionals (and it didn't get
recorded!)... he's a good mover, and very athletic. When I give it
much thought, I feel very guilty that he isn't actually *doing*
anything. He'd need some additional training to move forward, and
right now, I haven't got the extra money to send him. I'm hoping this
year is a little more settled, and I can do more than work with Perri,
and more work with Perri as well. Hoping I'll have something more
interesting to post in 2010!
Mine are American bred. The two old mares are half Egyptian.
Dawn J-L
> On Dec 11, 7:43 pm, Dawn J-L <tjone...@together.net> wrote:
>
(snip)
>
> > What are your horses' bloodlines? What do you like to do with them?
>
>
> Dawn, I really wish I could report doing more, but we've had some
> tough years. My "baby" is four and my oldest, Pristine, is the 27 year
> old. I want to train Perri myself, at least get her started. She's
> very sensible and willing. However, one thing that's been a problem
> for me is that I've gained a LOT of weight- mostly when I quit
> smoking, but also when my thyroid was removed and I was on and off
> replacement. My horses are not big. Only Pizazz is 15hh. I've lost 17
> pounds, though, and will try to keep losing after the holidays. Beside
> this, we've moved twice, I lost my mom, whom I was taking care of at
> home, I had a lot of surgeries, and Pizazz had some weird hoof
> problems.
Solidarity, sister! I am still trying to get the right balance of
thyroid replacement (T3 and T4) and am also recovering from several
major surgeries. I just got back to riding a few months ago after
about 9 months off due to the surgeries. I *completely*
understand. :-)
> I wanted to try some basic Dressage with Pizazz. He did get
> a Top Five Sporthorse in Hand at Regionals (and it didn't get
> recorded!)... he's a good mover, and very athletic. When I give it
> much thought, I feel very guilty that he isn't actually *doing*
> anything. He'd need some additional training to move forward, and
> right now, I haven't got the extra money to send him. I'm hoping this
> year is a little more settled, and I can do more than work with Perri,
> and more work with Perri as well. Hoping I'll have something more
> interesting to post in 2010!
Me, too.
I'm definitely looking forward to more regular riding and training
in 2010. Don't worry about the Pizazz and Perri being "idle"; they'll
come along just fine once you are ready. I'm getting a few back into
light work right now, though with the winter weather, sessions will
occur when weather and life permits. FWIW, I have started a few at
five and really *like* that age for starting. I have even started two
much older Arabian mares (15 and 18) who were a delight to train.
>
> Mine are American bred. The two old mares are half Egyptian.
I am not much of a pedigree expert, but I'd love to know your horses
registered names so I can look them up on the AHA pedigree
Datasource. :-)
--Dawn JL
Laurel
Dawn, wow- I can't believe you had/have something similar! I hope
you're feeling good.
Perri is a tiny little thing, and though she's four, she'd going to be
like her dam, and take a bit longer to fill out. If I was to back her
now, I'd need someone small and light to feel good about it. So, next
year will work well.
Sure, you can look up Pristine (KH Pristine) on Datasource. I need to
renew my membership, then I'll look up yours, too. I love playing on
Datasource! You can find all the rest of them from Priss, but in case,
they are HL Falene, Alada Pizazz PhD, Felicety, Pristines Pearl and
Pristique. I think some are also on allbreed.
What state are you in? For some reason, Illinois comes to mind? Sharon
Potter from this board knows Falene, too :)
Laurel w/6 Arabians
redbranch
>
> What state are you in? For some reason, Illinois comes to mind? Sharon
> Potter from this board knows Falene, too :)
>
> Laurel w/6 Arabians
Falene is such a pretty mare...can she really be 22 already?
Give her a pat from me...
Sharon Potter
Red Branch
Dawn J-L
> On Dec 14, 9:31 pm, Dawn J-L <tjone...@together.net> wrote:
> > I am not much of a pedigree expert, but I'd love to know your horses
> > registered names so I can look them up on the AHA pedigree
> > Datasource. :-)
>
>
> you're feeling good.
I am getting better -- still a bit sluggish metabolically, but I will
be working with a new endocrinologist to fine tune my thyroid
replacement hormones. Unfortunately, I can't get in with her until
May!
I hope that *you* are doing well! :-)
>
> Perri is a tiny little thing, and though she's four, she'd going to be
> like her dam, and take a bit longer to fill out. If I was to back her
> now, I'd need someone small and light to feel good about it. So, next
> year will work well.
>
> Sure, you can look up Pristine (KH Pristine) on Datasource. I need to
> renew my membership, then I'll look up yours, too. I love playing on
> Datasource!
In the meantime, I have five generation pedigrees for all of mine on
my website. :-) www.faeriecourtfarm.com
> You can find all the rest of them from Priss, but in case,
> they are HL Falene, Alada Pizazz PhD, Felicety, Pristines Pearl and
> Pristique. I think some are also on allbreed.
Cool. I will look them up. :-)
>
> What state are you in? For some reason, Illinois comes to mind?
Nope. Vermont. :-) You are in VA, right? Many of my fellow Crabbet
line breeders and much of the rest of the Eastern Crabbet Board of
Directors are in VA. (I teleconference for the ECAHS BOD meetings.)
>
Sharon Potter from this board knows Falene, too :)
>
> Laurel w/6 Arabians
Sharon covets one of my long yearling fillies. This one:
"Truly"
http://www.faeriecourtfarm.com/FCF_Westleys_TrueLove_pedigree.html
(Hey, Sharon, have you built that addition to your barn yet? <wink>)
Dawn JL
with 19 (soon to be 21) Arabians
redbranch
>
> Sharon covets one of my long yearling fillies. This one:
> "Truly"http://www.faeriecourtfarm.com/FCF_Westleys_TrueLove_pedigree.html
>
> (Hey, Sharon, have you built that addition to your barn yet? <wink>)
>
> Dawn JL
> with 19 (soon to be 21) Arabians
LOL...nope. 3 stalls, 3 horses...and as the old guys pass on
(hopefully not for a long time!), kennels will replace their stalls,
and I'll be down to one horse.
She is a lovely filly, and I'll follow her progress with interest.
Sharon Potter
Red Branch
Dawn J-L
> On Dec 15, 6:19 pm, Dawn J-L <tjone...@together.net> wrote:
>
>
>
> > Sharon covets one of my long yearling fillies. This one:
> > "Truly"http://www.faeriecourtfarm.com/FCF_Westleys_TrueLove_pedigree.html
>
> > (Hey, Sharon, have you built that addition to your barn yet? <wink>)
>
>
> LOL...nope. 3 stalls, 3 horses...and as the old guys pass on
> (hopefully not for a long time!), kennels will replace their stalls,
> and I'll be down to one horse.
>
> She is a lovely filly, and I'll follow her progress with interest.
>
> Sharon Potter
> Red Branch
Ha! I'm just teasing. ;-)
BTW, room for more Labs is a good thing in my book. :-)
Dawn JL
who likes a good Labrador Retriever
redbranch
;-) I just happen to have some very nice pups ready to go....need
one? ;-)
Sharon Potter
Red Branch
Laurel
If it was a GSD or a smooth Collie, I'd have to find out more :) I
like Labs (and ALL dogs) but we've had just herding group for a long
time. Are yours black? Yellow? Chocolate?
Fay is still pretty, although low in the back, and her stomach looks
like mine ;P fallen. She is still undisputed queen of the field,
although Pizazz will come up to try to drink from the next bucket on
her blind side. Sometimes she tolerates that, sometimes not. Perri
tested her out a bit, but backed off pretty quickly when Fay decided
she needed to be put in her place. Albeit that Perri had pinned ears
and was shaking her head, rearing, and giving Fay the evil eye, she
was also backing off ;D
Fay's really arthritic, but her glucosamine chondroitin supplement
helps her a lot. When she gets excited, she still can look fiery and
gorgeous. But she's a puppy dog, in your pocket. They all are, really.
Except Pizazz. He's in your pocket, but he's a mischief maker, and his
own guy.
Laurel
Dawn J-L
Ha!! I need another dog like you need another horse! :-)
When I am on my desktop computer, I'll post photos of Jill and Ivy
for you. Jill is an 8 year old yellow Lab x Brittany Spaniel that we
adopted from the local humane society. Ivy is a "mostly" Lab with some
Shar Pei --she is black, but has a yellow mom and chocolate siblings.
Ivy and her dam and littermates came to VT from Virginia. Ivy is a
goofball who -in addition to the usual lab snacks *really* likes to
eat post-it notes and apples. My last full Lab was my beloved Cassie
who was a wise and gentle soul with the best manners ever. I also get
to see many wonderful Labs at the vet clinic where I work. Labs are a
Vermont dog for sure.
--Dawn
with two high energy lab mixes, 6 indoor cats including the orange
gang led by mastermind Simon (currently scheming about the holiday
tree), and 21 horses -with two Shiba Inu dog friends visiting for the
day
redbranch
>
> If it was a GSD or a smooth Collie, I'd have to find out more :) I
> like Labs (and ALL dogs) but we've had just herding group for a long
> time. Are yours black? Yellow? Chocolate?
All chocolate. And at the really fun stage right now...into trouble
all the time. :-)
Sharon Potter
Red Branch
Dawn J-L
One of these days I'll get a chocolate. I love the character of the
chocolate Labs.
Probably will be a rescue though. I get rescue dogs not because I
don't admire and respect well bred dogs (I do), but because I am
seeking companions and there are just so many dogs in need of good
homes. Plus, I often get dogs and cats with "special needs" since I
work at a vet clinic where such needy critters often are dumped or
surrendered by owners without the skills or funds to manage the
animal's condition. My Cassie was a 6 month old Lab that had been
kept locked in a basement and then was hit by a car with MAJOR
trauma. I could see the sweetness in her so I took her when her
owners surrendered her. After 7 orthopedic surgeries tbefore she was
2 years old to fix the injuries (and the awful hips) she was pretty
low maintenance until the last few years when a sequence of
neurological issues occured (laryngeal paralysis, vestibular syndrome,
and finally a subtle neuropathy that effected her GI system and then
eventually caused seizures). She was content and comfortable and was
running and playing right to the end when she finally told us she was
ready to go so we helped her pass in peace after more nearly 14 years
with us.
Mary Healey
a46eeb...@p19g2000vbq.googlegroups.com:
That's a stage?!? Man, I gotta give up the Heelers and take up Labs...
Caris' new name is "He Who Eats EVERYTHING" - thank dOG I had Sam ("He Who
Eats ANYTHING") train me, otherwise Caris would probably have eaten the
walls down to the studs and the furniture to sticks. Which he would then
take into the yard and bury.
--
Mary H. and the restored Ames National Zoo:
The Right Reverand Sir Edgar "Lucky" Pan-Waffles;
U-CD ANZ Babylon Ranger, CD, RE; ANZ Pas de Duke, RN;
Caris and rotund Rhia
redbranch
>
> > All chocolate. And at the really fun stage right now...into trouble
> > all the time. :-)
>
> That's a stage?!? Man, I gotta give up the Heelers and take up Labs...
>
LOL...I tell people Labs don't grow a brain until they're two. So the
stage lasts about that long! Once they settle, they are great,
thogh...unlike my JRT, who, at 13, is finally almost calm. ;-)
Sharon Potter
Red Branch
Mary Healey
>
> LOL...I tell people Labs don't grow a brain until they're two.
When they pick up their just-weaned puppy, ACD people are told to save the
special warranty card for the OBM ("Optional Brain Module"). Send in the
OBM card, several box tops, and a nominal fee, and in 24-36 months the
handy-dandy OBM will arrive.
(Installation costs extra, of course.)
> So the stage lasts about that long!
Ah. Well, it's only another 12 months or so, then.
> Once they settle, they are great,
> thogh...unlike my JRT, who, at 13, is finally almost calm. ;-)
I hear ya.
Dr Corinne B Leek
<amesn...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>redbranch <choco...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> LOL...I tell people Labs don't grow a brain until they're two.
>
>When they pick up their just-weaned puppy, ACD people are told to save the
>special warranty card for the OBM ("Optional Brain Module"). Send in the
>OBM card, several box tops, and a nominal fee, and in 24-36 months the
>handy-dandy OBM will arrive.
>
>(Installation costs extra, of course.)
Unfortunately, Kenny came with his own version of the OBM already
installed.
Any dog that can put 2 separate phrases together and do as thus told
is scary smart.
He is not likely to settle to "calmness" until long past the expired
date. He's now 3 1/2 yo.
>> So the stage lasts about that long!
>
>Ah. Well, it's only another 12 months or so, then.
Lucky person.
>> Once they settle, they are great,
>> thogh...unlike my JRT, who, at 13, is finally almost calm. ;-)
>
>I hear ya.
Yeah.
No JRTs here, but I know the scene.
Kenny is currently sitting doing The Stare that is supposed to get me
to play with him, the bone thing at my feet.
Corinne & Crazy Canuck Crew...
--
*** Conserve Energy: Laughter is easier than Anger!
*** cl...@ns.sympatico.ca
Jill
hmmm - my favourite breed takes until 4 before you are expecting to have a
serious conversation, and MIGHT grow up around 10, if you are lucky.
But then the dynamic and the smarts of Munsterlanders is something you
either LOVE or you REALLY REALLY do not DO at all . The relationship, if you
get it right, is SO profound.
I don't know what they are like over there, Sharon, and have to admit that
getting back into the breed after having lost our last a couple of years
ago, its going to be an interesting discovery here too. Our first was a very
old Germanic line, its a spoiler to the real nature of the breed. Its not a
nature that, I think the English or the US "get" as easily, and so they tend
to adulterate the breeding in ways that is not to its advantage, in an
effort to understand it or to communicate with it better.
Like Labs and Collies, but LURVE me Munsters, the challenge is SO much fun
!!!!
--
regards
Jill Bowis
www.kintaline.co.uk -
Tara
news:Xns9CE3754E0736Ba...@188.40.43.245...
>
> That's a stage?!? Man, I gotta give up the Heelers and take up Labs...
And me Boxers. Ella Grace will be 2 in January which means I have another 6
years of her exuberance and thievery to deal with (based on it taking Fancy
til age 8 to act mature). She, unlike the others I've owned or fostered,
steals & destroys anything that isn't nailed down. She takes her stolen
goods out the dog door which is worse because it may be days before we
realize something is missing & by then its rained OR we'll have to go search
the yard at 5am for car keys.
> Caris' new name is "He Who Eats EVERYTHING" - thank dOG I had Sam ("He Who
> Eats ANYTHING") train me, otherwise Caris would probably have eaten the
> walls down to the studs and the furniture to sticks. Which he would then
> take into the yard and bury.
Ella doesn't bury...yet. Since you are so well-accustomed to this behavior
maybe I should send Ella Grace to you <permanently>??? :)
> --
> Mary H. and the restored Ames National Zoo:
> The Right Reverand Sir Edgar "Lucky" Pan-Waffles;
> U-CD ANZ Babylon Ranger, CD, RE; ANZ Pas de Duke, RN;
> Caris and rotund Rhia
Ha, I thought that was you. I remember you from years ago on rpdb!
Tara
Laurel
> "Mary Healey" <amesnatl...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
I guess I'm lucky to have chosen an easy breed- German Shepherds. In
comparison :D I had no idea GSDs were *not* easy until we got our
smooth Collie, and we were amazed he was so low maintainence. Not as
bright as a GSD, but he rests in the house, he doesn't do a lot of
talking, he lives for frisbee- but once daily is fine with him, and
after 15 or 20 minutes, he's tired. He also never ate a wall.
I think I'll steer clear of Border Collies, Cattle Dogs and Malinois,
as well as my once pondered Pyrs and Anatolians and my son's obsessed
over Cacausus Ovcharkas.
Totally beside the point... Ella Grace?? Same name as a granddaughter
of mine!
Laurel w/6 Arabians, one GSD, on smooth Collie, 2 barn cats (well fed
and immunized, etc) and nothing else at the moment
Tara
I think I'll steer clear of Border Collies, Cattle Dogs and Malinois,
as well as my once pondered Pyrs and Anatolians and my son's obsessed
over Cacausus Ovcharkas.
Totally beside the point... Ella Grace?? Same name as a granddaughter
of mine!
Laurel w/6 Arabians, one GSD, on smooth Collie, 2 barn cats (well fed
and immunized, etc) and nothing else at the moment
======================================================
High drive dogs aren't for me. I have a Boxer and two Cockers. Ella Grace
came with the name. We were her fourth home by the time she was 11mos.
Tara
Judie
> "Laurel" <dsertho...@aol.com> wrote in message
I prefer Basset Hounds. Or in the case of Bogey some kind of hound mix
that looks mostly like a Basset. Loveable, loveable, loveable. Good,
good sleepers. Very uncomplicated (at least in my case)! And so ugly
they are cute! Small yet big. But they have a smell to them that if
you do not like, you could probably not tolerate. I love their smell.
If you dress up your Basset and take it trick or treating with the
kids (which your Basset will not only tolerate but LOVE) then you will
probably run into some "family" i.e. other Basset Hound owners who
will invite you in and want you to stay for a while. LOL. Bassets are
a "cult" dog. I am one with the Cult de Basset!
Judie
Tara
news:8f2a3082-48fc-4109...@w19g2000pre.googlegroups.com...
I prefer Basset Hounds. Or in the case of Bogey some kind of hound mix
that looks mostly like a Basset. Loveable, loveable, loveable. Good,
good sleepers. Very uncomplicated (at least in my case)! And so ugly
they are cute! Small yet big. But they have a smell to them that if
you do not like, you could probably not tolerate. I love their smell.
If you dress up your Basset and take it trick or treating with the
kids (which your Basset will not only tolerate but LOVE) then you will
probably run into some "family" i.e. other Basset Hound owners who
will invite you in and want you to stay for a while. LOL. Bassets are
a "cult" dog. I am one with the Cult de Basset!
Judie
======================================================
First, wash your mouth out with soap for calling Bassets ugly/cute. They are
nothing less than 100% adorable! Love them!
Boxers are a handful and no matter how cute or regal they are on the outside
as they are the embodiment of 2yo children for most of their lives. They are
also very physical in everything they do which basically makes for
hyper-happy-boinging masses weighing 40-60lbs. Not for everyone. Some days
not even for me..that's when I threaten to make Boxer Burgers for dinner.
Boxer owners are very much like the Bassett owners you described. Never
ceases to amaze me :)
Cockers aren't like that (dog or owner), at least not that I've found in the
area or on forums/lists. There aren't many reputable breeders in my state
(at least not when I was looking 4 years ago). I took a long flight to get
mine which were intended for agility, obedience and tracking. Then I got
into horse ownership, running barns and the economy tanked so my talented
little black guys are couch ornaments for the time being. Around this area
byb Cockers are often biters with a plethora of chronic health problems. I
often here "does he bite?" if that tells you anything.
Tara
Dawn J-L
> "Judie" <judie.m.stan...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:8f2a3082-48fc-4109...@w19g2000pre.googlegroups.com...
>
> I prefer Basset Hounds. Or in the case of Bogey some kind of hound mix
> Bassets are a "cult" dog. I am one with the Cult de Basset!
>
> Judie
>
> ======================================================
>
> First, wash your mouth out with soap for calling Bassets ugly/cute. They are
> nothing less than 100% adorable! Love them!
Darn cute buggers.
>
> Boxers are a handful and no matter how cute or regal they are on the outside
> as they are the embodiment of 2yo children for most of their lives. They are
> also very physical in everything they do which basically makes for
> hyper-happy-boinging masses weighing 40-60lbs. Not for everyone. (snip)
My LabX, Ivy, had a Boxer friend, Muggs, when she was a youngster.
She learned Boxer play games and to this day she likes joyfully "chest
smash" and "body slam" her dog buddies. :-)
> Boxer owners are very much like the Bassett owners you described. Never
> ceases to amaze me :)
>
> Cockers aren't like that (dog or owner), at least not that I've
> found in the area or on forums/lists. There aren't many
> reputable breeders in my state (at least not when I was
> looking 4 years ago). I took a long flight to get
> mine which were intended for agility, obedience and tracking. (snip)
> Around this area
> byb Cockers are often biters with a plethora of chronic health
> problems. I often here "does he bite?" if that tells you anything.
As a long time vet tech, I am familiar with the range of Cocker
types. Here in Vermont, I have encountered fewer of the little
landshark types than I did in MA and RI. Still lots with skin, ear,
and/or back problems. We've got a great local Cocker Rescue group
though.
--Dawn JL
who likes lots of dogs
Laurel
Someday, I'll get another GSD with no problems. I hope. In the
meantime, I think, well, we give our dogs good forever homes. If they
ended up with someone else, who knows? Sky is 100% my fault. Ruby was
a "rescue" at 6 years old. However, before this, we had two very
healthy, stable, intelligent dogs. And one not very healthy :( Still,
my favorite breed. We love our smoothie, too.
Laurel w/6 Arabians, who also loves dogs, any dog, really
redbranch
Sharon Potter
Red Branch
Hunter Hampton
<choco...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>....this is too cute. Especially if you appreciate a JRT.>
It is too cute... I loved it. Leggy boy wasn't he?