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Saint Bernard Pictures / Dandelion time
« on: May 09, 2008, 10:34:54 am »
Dandelion time... beautiful....
yeah, especially yellow legs
yeah, especially yellow legs
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Doberman Discussions / Re: Dripping urine ... what to do?
« on: April 27, 2008, 05:39:48 pm »
Just onething from my experience. My bitch Betty is 3 years old and we had exactly the same problem - urine started to drip at the beginning just a bit, then it get worse and worse. Took her to the best vet hospital here - all the tests - nothing. Absolutely clear health list, so - incontinence after spay surgery. Started on hormones and all that - no results at all, it was all going worse.
So my vet suggested just to try out antibiotics - just in case! On the same day the dripping stopped and after she completed the course, it had not had back. No tests were showing any inflamation! 3 or even 4 seems too young for me to get incontinence, so remember my story, just in case if nothing else will be found.
So my vet suggested just to try out antibiotics - just in case! On the same day the dripping stopped and after she completed the course, it had not had back. No tests were showing any inflamation! 3 or even 4 seems too young for me to get incontinence, so remember my story, just in case if nothing else will be found.
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Saint Bernard Pictures / Re: Remeber abused Grace that we rescued in November?
« on: April 27, 2008, 04:46:44 am »
yes, definitely she is a keeper... To be honest it was clear in first half hour in our car with her driving home. My brian was screaming loud "NO!" but my heart ...
Even my mum who was thinking that we are nuts with 3 dogs, was so pleased that we decided to add another one...
Grace is just the happiest dog ever.
Since we got her, we had many crazy things happening here - at the end of January we suddenly become the owners of 16 yo gelding, a very big WB, spoiled rotten, but in general very sweet (crazy part was that i had none experience with horses, no knowledge at all, so I was sitting on internet and learning like mad, and hey! last week I rode him, even trotting!), then a month later an injured cat appeared at my doorstep asking for entrance (and we let him in, vetted, and he is very sweet elderly boy, best friend for everybody, including dogs, and as we were not able to find where he had come from, he is a keeper) and next week another rescue horse is coming in... This avalanche just started with Grace... Crazy.
Even my mum who was thinking that we are nuts with 3 dogs, was so pleased that we decided to add another one...
Grace is just the happiest dog ever.
Since we got her, we had many crazy things happening here - at the end of January we suddenly become the owners of 16 yo gelding, a very big WB, spoiled rotten, but in general very sweet (crazy part was that i had none experience with horses, no knowledge at all, so I was sitting on internet and learning like mad, and hey! last week I rode him, even trotting!), then a month later an injured cat appeared at my doorstep asking for entrance (and we let him in, vetted, and he is very sweet elderly boy, best friend for everybody, including dogs, and as we were not able to find where he had come from, he is a keeper) and next week another rescue horse is coming in... This avalanche just started with Grace... Crazy.
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Saint Bernard Pictures / Remeber abused Grace that we rescued in November?
« on: April 26, 2008, 01:37:06 am »
She has grown a bit to be very sweet lapdog
And looks ok now
But she still is very small and probably will not grow anymore
The only thing to complain about her - she is still so much puppy, and if you heard about slow and noble walking saints, it is not Grace - she still jumps over chears, over our garden bech which is 4 ft high and outside she tries to overrun all 3 GSD... like she is a cockerspaniel, not a saint.
And looks ok now
But she still is very small and probably will not grow anymore
The only thing to complain about her - she is still so much puppy, and if you heard about slow and noble walking saints, it is not Grace - she still jumps over chears, over our garden bech which is 4 ft high and outside she tries to overrun all 3 GSD... like she is a cockerspaniel, not a saint.
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General Board for Big Dogs with Big Paws / Re: The grossest/most embarrasing dog moment ever
« on: April 13, 2008, 08:04:47 pm »
Mine most embarrising was when our huge GSD Barry suddenly decided to poop on the outside stairs of our Parlieament building 
So picture my husband standing on the stairs, me taking pictures, suddenly barry - oops - decided. So here he was, doing his business, quards starring at him and or parliament deputies and government members trying to pass.
That was the first time in my life that I was really thankful for our habit to carry plenty of plastic bags in every pocket
(Other than that I was quite impressed about Barry's political views )
So picture my husband standing on the stairs, me taking pictures, suddenly barry - oops - decided. So here he was, doing his business, quards starring at him and or parliament deputies and government members trying to pass.
That was the first time in my life that I was really thankful for our habit to carry plenty of plastic bags in every pocket
(Other than that I was quite impressed about Barry's political views
)
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Holiday Things / Re: HAPPY EASTER!!!
« on: March 21, 2008, 01:52:32 pm »
Thank you! Actually it was my mum and me - my dear husband is still in bed due to his inflamed knee after cowboy games 
! So mum and me - we had great fun It is not udual here to build snowmen on Easter... Usually you see first tulips
! So mum and me - we had great fun It is not udual here to build snowmen on Easter... Usually you see first tulips
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Holiday Things / Re: HAPPY EASTER!!!
« on: March 21, 2008, 01:05:25 pm »
We have a new dog this Easter! But we decided that he will live only outside - due to the size, and mess...
HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!
HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!
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Saint Bernard Pictures / Re: Introducing: Lucca Sebastián Reyes-Piñón!!! and some pics...
« on: March 09, 2008, 09:01:17 am »
OMG! I'm so envious! I'm again on my puppy waiting to be born jump so looking at him is like a sweet torture!!! Lucky you!
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Newfoundland Discussions / Re: No! He's a Landseer, Dangit!
« on: March 01, 2008, 04:12:46 pm »
I had a Lanseer about 10 years ago, and my friend - Newfie. Seing them together, I would say that Lanseer head is not as broad as newfie, and there are some other slight differences. I wolder is it the same idea like LH and shorthaired saints from one litter have slightly different body structure as well?
But here is oficial European standard by FCI
FCI-Standard N°226 / 01.10.1997/ GB
LANDSEER
(European Continental Type, Ect)
TRANSLATION : Mrs. Matenaar.
ORIGIN : Germany / Switzerland.
DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 24.08.1960.
UTILIZATION : Guard Dog, Companion.
CLASSIFICATION F.C.I. : Group 2 Pinscher and Schnauzer-
Molossoid breeds- Swiss
Mountain and Cattle
Dogs and other breeds.
Section 2.2 Molossoid breeds, Mountain type.
Without working trial.
GENERAL APPEARANCE : The Landseer should convey the impression of a tall, powerful and well balanced dog. The legs are comparatively longer than those of the black Newfoundland - especially in the male.
HEAD : Scalp should be free from wrinkles, covered with short, fine hair. Head should be strikingly modelled, with noble expression.
CRANIAL REGION :
Skull : Broad and massive with well developed occipital protuberance.
Stop : Decided, however not as pronounced and steep as in the Saint Bernard Dog.
FACIAL REGION :
Nose : Black.
Muzzle : Length of muzzle is equal to depth of muzzle measured in front of the stop.
Lips : Clean, black ; the as tight as possible and no drivelling upper lip slightly overlapping the lower.
Jaws/Teeth : Scissor bite.
Cheeks : Moderately developed, gradually tapering into the muzzle.
Eyes : Medium size, moderately deep set, brown to darkbrown, lightbrown to be tolerated, friendly expression, almond shaped, showing no haw. Pronouncedly light eyes ( sulphur or greyish yellow) are faulty, as well as eyes set too close together.
Ears : Medium size. Reaching inner corner of eyes, when drawn out. Triangular shape, with slightly rounded tips. Set high on head, however not too far back. Carried close and flat to sides of head. Ears covered with short, fine hair. Fringes of longer hair to be found only at back part of root of ear.
NECK : The neck- muscular and broad - should not be quite round but rather eggshaped in cross-section, symmetrically set and obliquely placed in shoulders. Length of neck from occiput to withers to be approximately ¾ to 4/5 the length from occiput to tip of nose. Pronounced dewlap undesirable.
BODY : The length measured from withers to set on of tail should be about twice the length of the head. Wide and strong from withers to croup.
Back : Straight and level.
Loin : Muscular.
Croup : Broad, well rounded at sides and backwards by powerful bolster of muscles.
Chest : Between the very muscular shoulders the chest is deep and broad corresponding to well sprung ribs.
Belly : Slightly tucked up. Clearly visible flat depression between belly and loin. Weak or hollow back, weak loins, too short false ribs and too much tuck-up of the belly are faults.
TAIL : Strong, reaching slightly below hocks at the most, well covered with dense, bushy hair, however not flaglike. Tail should hang downwards when standing or at ease, with a slight curve at end permissible. May carry tail straight out, with only a slight curve at end, when moving. Tails with a kink or curled over back are most objectionable.
LIMBS
FOREQUARTERS : Strong muscles descending from shoulders and surrounding a well boned humerus are connected in correct angulation to the massive bones of the seen from front absolutely straight and muscular fore-legs. Legs slightly fringed down to pastern.
Elbows : Close to body at the lowest point of brisket ; distance from ground to elbows rather high ; elbows pointing straight to the rear.
HINDQUARTERS : The hindquarters are throughout very sturdy. Hindlegs to move freely ; they should have strong bone embedded by powerful muscles. Hindlegs to be moderately fringed.
Upper thighs : Especially broad.
Dewclaws : They are objectionable ; they should be removed as soon as possible after birth. Cowhocks or insufficient angulation are faulty.
FEET : Large, well shaped cat-feet. Splayed or turned out feet are objectionable. Toes connected by webbing, which should be strong, almost reaching tip of toes.
GAIT/MOVEMENT : Movement of the well musceled legs should present a free, long stride, covering ground well.
COAT
HAIR : The top coat - with exception of the head - should be long and as straight and dense as possible, soft to the touch, with good undercoat, which is not as dense as in the black Newfoundland. Slightly wavy coat on back and hindquarters is not objectionable. When brushed wrong way it falls back into place naturally.
COLOUR : Main colour of coat is a clear white with distinct black patches on body and croup. Collar, forechest, belly, legs and tail must be white. Head black, with white muzzle and white symmetrical blaze - neither too narrow, nor too wide - extending from muzzle over head to the white collar, being considered a definite breeding goal. Ticking still occuring in the white not to be penalized, but should be bred away.
SIZE : Height at shoulders :
Dogs : 72 to 80 cm ( 28,5 to 31,5 inches)
Bitches : 67 to 72 cm ( 26,5 to 28,5 inches).
Small deviations below or above to be tolerated.
FAULTS : Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree.
Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.
N.B. : Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
So you can compare the desriptions and make your owndecissions.
But here is oficial European standard by FCI
FCI-Standard N°226 / 01.10.1997/ GB
LANDSEER
(European Continental Type, Ect)
TRANSLATION : Mrs. Matenaar.
ORIGIN : Germany / Switzerland.
DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 24.08.1960.
UTILIZATION : Guard Dog, Companion.
CLASSIFICATION F.C.I. : Group 2 Pinscher and Schnauzer-
Molossoid breeds- Swiss
Mountain and Cattle
Dogs and other breeds.
Section 2.2 Molossoid breeds, Mountain type.
Without working trial.
GENERAL APPEARANCE : The Landseer should convey the impression of a tall, powerful and well balanced dog. The legs are comparatively longer than those of the black Newfoundland - especially in the male.
HEAD : Scalp should be free from wrinkles, covered with short, fine hair. Head should be strikingly modelled, with noble expression.
CRANIAL REGION :
Skull : Broad and massive with well developed occipital protuberance.
Stop : Decided, however not as pronounced and steep as in the Saint Bernard Dog.
FACIAL REGION :
Nose : Black.
Muzzle : Length of muzzle is equal to depth of muzzle measured in front of the stop.
Lips : Clean, black ; the as tight as possible and no drivelling upper lip slightly overlapping the lower.
Jaws/Teeth : Scissor bite.
Cheeks : Moderately developed, gradually tapering into the muzzle.
Eyes : Medium size, moderately deep set, brown to darkbrown, lightbrown to be tolerated, friendly expression, almond shaped, showing no haw. Pronouncedly light eyes ( sulphur or greyish yellow) are faulty, as well as eyes set too close together.
Ears : Medium size. Reaching inner corner of eyes, when drawn out. Triangular shape, with slightly rounded tips. Set high on head, however not too far back. Carried close and flat to sides of head. Ears covered with short, fine hair. Fringes of longer hair to be found only at back part of root of ear.
NECK : The neck- muscular and broad - should not be quite round but rather eggshaped in cross-section, symmetrically set and obliquely placed in shoulders. Length of neck from occiput to withers to be approximately ¾ to 4/5 the length from occiput to tip of nose. Pronounced dewlap undesirable.
BODY : The length measured from withers to set on of tail should be about twice the length of the head. Wide and strong from withers to croup.
Back : Straight and level.
Loin : Muscular.
Croup : Broad, well rounded at sides and backwards by powerful bolster of muscles.
Chest : Between the very muscular shoulders the chest is deep and broad corresponding to well sprung ribs.
Belly : Slightly tucked up. Clearly visible flat depression between belly and loin. Weak or hollow back, weak loins, too short false ribs and too much tuck-up of the belly are faults.
TAIL : Strong, reaching slightly below hocks at the most, well covered with dense, bushy hair, however not flaglike. Tail should hang downwards when standing or at ease, with a slight curve at end permissible. May carry tail straight out, with only a slight curve at end, when moving. Tails with a kink or curled over back are most objectionable.
LIMBS
FOREQUARTERS : Strong muscles descending from shoulders and surrounding a well boned humerus are connected in correct angulation to the massive bones of the seen from front absolutely straight and muscular fore-legs. Legs slightly fringed down to pastern.
Elbows : Close to body at the lowest point of brisket ; distance from ground to elbows rather high ; elbows pointing straight to the rear.
HINDQUARTERS : The hindquarters are throughout very sturdy. Hindlegs to move freely ; they should have strong bone embedded by powerful muscles. Hindlegs to be moderately fringed.
Upper thighs : Especially broad.
Dewclaws : They are objectionable ; they should be removed as soon as possible after birth. Cowhocks or insufficient angulation are faulty.
FEET : Large, well shaped cat-feet. Splayed or turned out feet are objectionable. Toes connected by webbing, which should be strong, almost reaching tip of toes.
GAIT/MOVEMENT : Movement of the well musceled legs should present a free, long stride, covering ground well.
COAT
HAIR : The top coat - with exception of the head - should be long and as straight and dense as possible, soft to the touch, with good undercoat, which is not as dense as in the black Newfoundland. Slightly wavy coat on back and hindquarters is not objectionable. When brushed wrong way it falls back into place naturally.
COLOUR : Main colour of coat is a clear white with distinct black patches on body and croup. Collar, forechest, belly, legs and tail must be white. Head black, with white muzzle and white symmetrical blaze - neither too narrow, nor too wide - extending from muzzle over head to the white collar, being considered a definite breeding goal. Ticking still occuring in the white not to be penalized, but should be bred away.
SIZE : Height at shoulders :
Dogs : 72 to 80 cm ( 28,5 to 31,5 inches)
Bitches : 67 to 72 cm ( 26,5 to 28,5 inches).
Small deviations below or above to be tolerated.
FAULTS : Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree.
Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.
N.B. : Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
So you can compare the desriptions and make your owndecissions.
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Saint Bernard General Discussions / Re: Agressive Saint Bernard at 5months old???
« on: March 01, 2008, 09:31:55 am »
We took in saint 9 mo old with fear agression - she was frightened of all people, children included. Barking, growling, backing into the corner... Now 3 mo later she is a social butterfly loving all people - pure saint.
We just did 3 things:
1) people around and inside our house were asked to ignore dog at all - not pat her, walk past her and even not looking at her. We even did not treated her as our other dogs are really happy to see any visitors, so she was sitting in the corner and learning, that people are great fun.
2) At the same time she was constantly told off for inapropriate beheivior like barking.
3) socialization, socialization and more socialization outside house - we took her to city, used public transport, went to shops... If savvy people asked to pat her, I let them to do watching her like a hawk, and she actually learned just in 2 days that people are not dangerous. On the second day I allowed even an old lady with a walking stick (our dog was really abused and beaten heavy as a pup by elderly lady) to pat her and she was ok! Praising, encouraging, and strict no for wrong beheivior did the job.
All will be ok in your case. 5 mo old is that difficult time when they all are getting a bit strange, just ask as much friends to come in as you can. He will quickly get the idea that more people mean more fun!
We just did 3 things:
1) people around and inside our house were asked to ignore dog at all - not pat her, walk past her and even not looking at her. We even did not treated her as our other dogs are really happy to see any visitors, so she was sitting in the corner and learning, that people are great fun.
2) At the same time she was constantly told off for inapropriate beheivior like barking.
3) socialization, socialization and more socialization outside house - we took her to city, used public transport, went to shops... If savvy people asked to pat her, I let them to do watching her like a hawk, and she actually learned just in 2 days that people are not dangerous. On the second day I allowed even an old lady with a walking stick (our dog was really abused and beaten heavy as a pup by elderly lady) to pat her and she was ok! Praising, encouraging, and strict no for wrong beheivior did the job.
All will be ok in your case. 5 mo old is that difficult time when they all are getting a bit strange, just ask as much friends to come in as you can. He will quickly get the idea that more people mean more fun!
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Anything Non-Dog Related / Re: Misterious cat accident (more pic added)
« on: February 27, 2008, 06:58:14 pm »
Just few more
Black&white, and fish patie
I’m Arthur, I found him!
Black&white, and fish patie
I’m Arthur, I found him!
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Anything Non-Dog Related / Re: Misterious cat accident (more pic added)
« on: February 27, 2008, 08:21:20 am »
The boy who is guarding cat's food and rubbing his nose is our alpha Barry - adopted from shelter, by the way. Very serious alpha, he guards our shoppings, our food, and never ever pinched anything. Today he decided that cat needs special love and care, and made his way into our house as nice as possible. Barry adores children, elderly and disabled. He would be ideal terapy dog, and he would love it.
Another dark GSD is Cedrik - he is our clown, high drive ball chaser. he is still a puppy and I suspec that he will be puppy forever - very friendly, hapy hapy puppy who does not takes life serious. (Serious part is for Barry). Cedrik is very good at tracking, and his favorite thing is - throw the ball into pond, pleeease! Then he jums into pond with largest possible splash. Best friend for my lil niece - he has patience to play even doctors with her - she is a doctor, and he is patient.
The lighter GSD is Betty - our gentle mother of all babies, not so social as both others, she hates camera, and any training, but then just goes and does that she is asked to do. I'm not very happy with her temperament and cooperation, but from other side - she has the best recall and other commands, only problem that she does it because we ask, she never enjoys any job. At the same time she is best mother and protector to every child - human, dog or cat. Give her chicken and even they will be well cared and protected.
Saint is our rescue Grace that we picked up in November in very poor condition and she had food agression, fera agression and whatever else. Now you see - she is happy and well socialized angel - pure Saint soul!
Another dark GSD is Cedrik - he is our clown, high drive ball chaser. he is still a puppy and I suspec that he will be puppy forever - very friendly, hapy hapy puppy who does not takes life serious. (Serious part is for Barry). Cedrik is very good at tracking, and his favorite thing is - throw the ball into pond, pleeease! Then he jums into pond with largest possible splash. Best friend for my lil niece - he has patience to play even doctors with her - she is a doctor, and he is patient.
The lighter GSD is Betty - our gentle mother of all babies, not so social as both others, she hates camera, and any training, but then just goes and does that she is asked to do. I'm not very happy with her temperament and cooperation, but from other side - she has the best recall and other commands, only problem that she does it because we ask, she never enjoys any job. At the same time she is best mother and protector to every child - human, dog or cat. Give her chicken and even they will be well cared and protected.
Saint is our rescue Grace that we picked up in November in very poor condition and she had food agression, fera agression and whatever else. Now you see - she is happy and well socialized angel - pure Saint soul!
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Saint Bernard General Discussions / Re: Need info on saints, sorry this is so long
« on: February 27, 2008, 07:43:58 am »
About drooling I always answered the same but my girl Grace is not drooling at all! Even my GSD drool, but she - dont! I do not know the reason, but she is very pleasant exception.
About saints I also would reccomend them not to be around elderly people... Especially if somebody adopts a pup or young saint. Our Grace likes to use paws a lot (habit from being chained on very short chain for a long time), and she just used her paw to say hello to husband, and as a result he is in bed for past three days with seriously stringed knee. Saints are just BIG. And on top of that they can not be discrimined when we talk about lapdogs. All saints that I knew were sure that they are proper lapdogs, and were really sad if they were rejected.
I had saint when my children were toddlers, and first dangerous thing is tail - he was knocking children over just by waving his tail... But they did not mind it at all as other than that dog was the best nanny.
People who own saints also must say good bye to low coffee tables - one wave by tail, and all thiny cups and plates, coffe pot and all that go to floor into pieces.
Barking and territorial really depends on dogs, but in general no - they do not bark much and they are not real guard dogs. But they do, they do when they see the necessety. (In comparison, GSD do when you see the necessity, that's the difference)
About saints I also would reccomend them not to be around elderly people... Especially if somebody adopts a pup or young saint. Our Grace likes to use paws a lot (habit from being chained on very short chain for a long time), and she just used her paw to say hello to husband, and as a result he is in bed for past three days with seriously stringed knee. Saints are just BIG. And on top of that they can not be discrimined when we talk about lapdogs. All saints that I knew were sure that they are proper lapdogs, and were really sad if they were rejected.
I had saint when my children were toddlers, and first dangerous thing is tail - he was knocking children over just by waving his tail... But they did not mind it at all as other than that dog was the best nanny.
People who own saints also must say good bye to low coffee tables - one wave by tail, and all thiny cups and plates, coffe pot and all that go to floor into pieces.
Barking and territorial really depends on dogs, but in general no - they do not bark much and they are not real guard dogs. But they do, they do when they see the necessety. (In comparison, GSD do when you see the necessity, that's the difference)
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Anything Non-Dog Related / Re: Misterious cat accident (more pic added)
« on: February 27, 2008, 07:29:13 am »
We found a very good forewer home for stork at Bird garden about 40 miles away from here - there is an elderly bird lover, who has many different birds and all facilities for them - he also has different breeds of rabbits, and stork instantly bonded with some pheasants and peacocks, and is doing very well there. At spring we are planning to go and visit him - so far we are calling, and as the owner reported, stork is doing great, quite friendly, and seems to be at good health.
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Anything Non-Dog Related / Re: Misterious cat accident (more pic added)
« on: February 27, 2008, 06:37:11 am »
Thank You! I called him Stow, and he liked it! Loud purr and he approached to the call in te new name so he is officially Stow! Thank You! Purrrrrrrrr!
His ears inside does not look good, but he allowed me to clean them, and drops went in, so he will be ok until he will see our vet - tomorrow or probably a day later.
His ears inside does not look good, but he allowed me to clean them, and drops went in, so he will be ok until he will see our vet - tomorrow or probably a day later.