Lusa's temperature is starting to drop. I'm pretty sure the pups will be here within the next 24 to 48 hours. It's always so exciting to meet our newest little members of our canine family. I'll be joined this time with potential new breeder Terri Fudge.
Monday, March 31, 2014
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Lusa's X-ray
If the vet's count was accurate it looks like we will be having eight puppies soon. Will keep you posted!
Saturday, March 15, 2014
Another article on the effects of spay/neuter on our dogs:
https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/spay-neuter-and-joint-disease/
There is also this article discussing the long term effects of spay/neuter and cognitive impairment as a dog ages. Mojo may be an example of this, because as he ages he is having episodes of what I will call bewilderment. He is healthy and still very mobile and active but there are times when he almost seems to enter a state where he doesn't know where he is even though his sight and hearing are still intact. Hmmm, not unlike his aging owner. Mojo was neutered when he was about three years old.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11439769?dopt=Abstract
In Europe dogs are routinely left intact and it doesn't seem to create the problems that it does in North America. Different culture I guess.
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Saturday, March 1, 2014
Do you think your dog is a genius?
Here is a a book and program which may help determine just what your dog can really do and what he is good at doing or maybe not so good at doing. There is also a way you can participate in this research.
Dr. Hare talks about the research into the cognitive abilities of dogs and explains what the purpose and goals of that research are:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wnb7KjgFgc&feature=youtu.b
This is the program and how any dog owner can participate in this research:
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