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Great Pyrenees Discussions / Re: The growth of a Pyrenees puppy
« on: September 01, 2007, 08:37:26 am »
Quote from: People Whisperer on August 29, 2007, 08:48:52 pm
Quote from: mama2many on August 29, 2007, 08:43:59 pm
Wow, that's a well groomed dog. My dogs have never gotten that fluffy lol. You need to come groom mine too. ;D I'd love to see them professionally done- maybe some day.
I have heard that regular grooming improves blood circulation and makes hair grow much faster  ;)

For as many fluffy doggies I had in my life I should have open a grooming place myself  ;D



The hair is exactly one of the reasons  I enjoy the  breed.  I can't explain why, but I love brushing out that full thick coat, twice to three times a week. It's one of the single most relaxing things to do!

In the  meantime, Cloud ends up looking quite dapper.

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Great Pyrenees Discussions / Re: Why Do Pyrs Bark?
« on: September 01, 2007, 08:12:13 am »
I love all these stories!
My first Pyr (Blizzard , now passed away) Was a big barker. She'd bark at anything and everything. Inside or outside. She's bark at things none of us could ever hear.

But Cloud,  (22 months old), rarely lets out a bark. If he does,it's a three point bark and we all hurry to see what it is. Because I promise you it is ALWAYS somthing. From a pack of coyotes running along the river and through park, to a loose dark dashing around the common ground or kids jumping fences.  In fact, he's stopped someone from stealing a bike from our carport.

Does anyone's Pyr bark in their sleep? Cloud will make these cute little muffled barks.

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Great Dane Discussions / Re: Hair Loss and Limping. I need some help here!
« on: April 29, 2007, 12:24:30 pm »
Oh! He came with the name "Chico", but I'm just not sure it fits him right. We may change that.

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Great Dane Discussions / Re: Hair Loss and Limping. I need some help here!
« on: April 29, 2007, 12:23:16 pm »
With Demodex Mange, would the Hairloss just be down his spine? So far it's just down his back, from shoulder blades to lower spine.

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Great Dane Discussions / Hair Loss and Limping. I need some help here!
« on: April 29, 2007, 11:27:12 am »
Yesterday, I answered an add in the paper for a male Dane pup (14 months old), 'free' to a good home.
When I called to see what was going on, I found out this big fawn boy belonged to a Soldier has been deployed. His friend was left in charge of finding this big guy a home.

So my husband and I decided we'd go over and meet this big hunk of love.
His temperment is wonderful! He is very typical Dane, from what I've read anyway (never owned a Dane, but do have a Pyr)

We noticed two things, automatically.

1. He limps on his left front leg. His elbow looks swollen and painful but not from injury. Now, we've delt with Pano before in our Pyr (the reason he was surrendered to our Vet last year) but I'm unsure if this is it or not. He lays heavily to one side and does not put much weight at all on that paw. I've checked between his toes for any injuries and have found none. His holds his elbow oddly. When he gets up from the floor or his bed, all his weight goes into the better leg, so basically he stands on three legs.


2. Hair loss. Tons of it is coming out in big clumps. His skin underneith is red, iritated and lots of white danderiff flakes.
I've given him a medicated bath, hoping that would help with the irritation. He isn't itching, or showing aggressive itching, at all.


He'll be going straight to the Vet tomorrow, but if any of you may have any idea what this "might" be, ... well, at least I wouldn't be imagining the worst like.."Oh god, I wonder if he has CANCER!" lol..
yes, yes, every sneeze, sniffle or burp sends me into a fit of worry.


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Helpful Groups & Dogs in Need / Re: 4 month old male Pyre needs help in MO
« on: March 27, 2007, 01:33:47 pm »
Big Dog,

You have a very big heart! Thankyou for even considering this monumental task.

I do have good news. This little guy has a place that is safe now. He has been placed in a home, according to his owner. I hope it's a good one.

I do ask that you also hold tight. If you are serious about helping any other in the future, I can give you a bit of a heads up. Right now, in missouri, Pyrs are everywhere. Seems the guardian dog's that help guard stock arn't always spayed/neutered and when spring time comes, there's a flood of pups. Most find their way to other farms, or house holds, but there is always a rash of pups in need. I'll give you an example. In the Ozarks, a rescue group called Ozark Dogs, was called to help with a full litter of Pyrs. You should read what they found when they got there...and yes, this is very typical for this preed here.

http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=7925999


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Helpful Groups & Dogs in Need / Re: 4 month old male Pyre needs help in MO
« on: March 27, 2007, 04:33:44 am »
I don't know how I'd transport him.  I'm sorry

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Helpful Groups & Dogs in Need / Re: 4 month old male Pyre needs help in MO
« on: March 26, 2007, 02:24:54 pm »
This 'little' guy is in St.Jame's Missouri.
from what I understand, he's very sweet and the owner said "he's so lazy." meaning, he loves to launge around, allot. He is very gentle with their two toddlers as well. He's had NO medical anything, however.
Remember, he's just a baby right now and though most pyrs at this age are well into their training to guard livestock, he's simply chained to a tree in the backyard. For two months. In those two months we've had snow storms and sub-zero temperatures, heavy thunder storms and tarnados in that area, so... not only is there  risk of seperation anxiety away from any structured pack, but to be chained, helpless with no shelter, to a tree durring and experiencing these things for the first time may put him in danger of fear of thunderstorms. He may not develope any of these two behavior problems in the future, but there is also a chance he may.

So if you are looking for a first time Pyre Owner, I'm not so sure how he'd do with them. I just can't predict anything past the sweet, calm nature all Pyrs display.

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Helpful Groups & Dogs in Need / 4 month old male Pyre needs help in MO
« on: March 26, 2007, 03:55:42 am »
He's a sweet boy, and was purchased to be a 'house pet' according to his owner. But, two months ago (yes, when he was just 8 weeks old) they decided to just chain him up outside. There he sits and waits. This boy I'm going to get this weekend, but if anyone can help me find a  safe place for him to go, I'd be happy. She's two hours from me, that is why, unfortunatly, I have to wait till the weekend. If anyone thinks they can go get him sooner, fantastic! Just let me know.

nose_to_nose@hotmail.com

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Helpful Groups & Dogs in Need / Antalonian (7yrs), Newf(2yrs) and Danepup (7 months) in MO!
« on: March 26, 2007, 03:49:55 am »
These three have been house dogs and very well cared for. Thier owner is moving back in with her mother so she can finish school and the mother will not allow any of them.

I can put you in contact with the Owner. She is very open to any rescue that can help!

email me

nose_to_nose@hotmail.com

The Antalonian is male and was adopted from a local shelter two years ago. He's a 'talker'... grumbles and mumbles when begging for food or someone to play with, or his new toy. Can be offsetting to anyone who dosn't realize he's friendly and not growling at anyone. Just talking. Matter of fact, if you just start talking back to him, he'll mumble and grumble right back atcha!

The Newf is a male and just a friendly sweet guy. Loves to swim but hates boats!

The Dane is just a big pup and does what all bit pups do.

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Great Pyrenees Discussions / Double Dew Claws Question
« on: February 23, 2007, 10:04:37 am »
What other breeds have the double dew claws?

 Yesterday, I was sent to our local animal control to identify another breed (for a breed specific rescue) and came across a very young, small puppy. He had very short hair, his body mostly tan with darker brown markings across his eyes and snout, white along the tip. But, what struck me most of all was his double dew claws in the back. This guy is little... no more then 6-7lbs right now and I'd guess about 8 weeks


Any ideas on different breeds? Any smaller/medium size breeds?

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Great Pyrenees Discussions / Double Dew Claws Question
« on: February 23, 2007, 10:03:47 am »
What other breeds have the double dew claws?

 Yesterday, I was sent to our local animal control to identify another breed (for a breed specific rescue) and came across a very young, small puppy. He had very short hair, his body mostly tan with darker brown markings across his eyes and snout, white along the tip. But, what struck me most of all was his double dew claws in the back. This guy is little... no more then 6-7lbs right now and I'd guess about 8 weeks


Any ideas on different breeds? Any smaller/medium size breeds?

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Games & Jokes / Re: The Convert
« on: February 19, 2007, 12:05:36 am »
AHAHAHA!!!!

Jeeze...
and this Wednesday, I'm supposed to pick up my first box-o-processed-fish-sticks for the family.

I love Lent! I get to try out so many tuna-noodle casurole dishes, meatless spegettie sauces and of course, cheese ravioli!  I just have to live with my kids wanting to strangle me by Easter.


From a Devout Catholic Italian who married a Devout Catholic Irishman.

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Medical Conditions & Diseases / Re: Question: Tarter on Teeth vs Nurtrition
« on: February 18, 2007, 11:54:56 pm »
Thanks, everyone.
It's been an education, for sure.

She was brought in from the country. Chances are a miller-puppy from the little bit of history I was able to catch on her.

She was from a litter of 12..
Only her and her sister had not been chosen. It sounds like a broker situation. Her sister  had 'too broad of a head'..
and she had "too long of a nose". Both rejected. Both sold off, then rehomed... then rehomed again...and again. I was told she's been through at least four homes. But all seem to be in the same general area. Perhaps, it was well water or some other system.

Genetics could be right too. She's certainly a poorly bred Saint. (Although, she has that drool factor down to a "T"!)

I'm not sure about how she was fed, other then the woman who surrendered her, most likely fed her kibble. She's spent her whole life in a kennel. Fed and Watered twice a day.

That's all I have for now. She's doing wonderfully, so far and has not only adjusted to living inside, but LOVES it so much she's reluctant to go outside unless one of us is out there too.

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Medical Conditions & Diseases / Question: Tarter on Teeth vs Nurtrition
« on: February 17, 2007, 10:56:53 pm »
Just got in a 10month old female Saint Bernard puppy.
Her  birthdate is reported to be 4-7-06. But, she has a small amount of tarter along the very back teeth along the gum line.


Is this caused by poor nutrition or is this a mistake on her true age and she is an adult, not a juvinile?


Her weight seems healthy. I see no evidence of malnutrition. Her nails trimmed and were solid, not hollow, and she has no patruding  ribs/spine/hips.


Can a ten month old really have  beginning tarter?


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