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I don’t think there’s anything bad for the kitten, except that dog’s milk is formulated for dogs. Cats have some very starkly different nutritional needs, like their dependency on taurine in their diet in order to, you know, not die.

If your kitten is getting a sizely amount of its nutrition from the dog, then I’d intervene. The cat needs to eat food with his own dietary requirements taken into account.

Cats are obligate carnivores–this means they REQUIRE taurine from the flesh of other animals in order to survive. Taurine cannot be adequately recieved from plant life, and is destroyed during the cooking process. This is why dry cat food has added taurine. Dogs, on the other hand, are carnivores, but not obligate carnivores. That is, they do not require taurine in their diet to survive. This is why they thrive as scavengers, and can safely be fed a vegan diet if some hipster douchebag wants to shove their own lifestyle onto their carnivore pet.

The kitten needs to eat cat food or another source of taurine, not to mention his other dietary needs. This is why dogs can eat cat food and do just fine, but cats cannot be fed a steady diet of dog food, which has no added taurine, without going blind, suffering a host of health problems including seizures, and eventually dying. The only obligate carnivore I know of that survived on a taurine-free diet was an african lioness, a complete, utter fluke of nature.

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HAHAHAHA! YEEEEP! You have to give thought to THAT part of a female dog’s life especially! LOL!

She, unless you have her spayed, will go into heat 2 times a year. With my Chihuaha, I’ve noticed that she only bleeds for the first week, and then the days after the vaginal area is still swollen (she is STILL in heat, so I have to keep a CLOSE watch on her) but no blood is evident. I’m not sure if this is with all dogs, but with my pooch, this is how it works. Every male dog in my apartment complex was on the prowl searchin’ for her! LOL! One escaped through the bedroom window the other day and he sniffed her out allllllll the way upstairs to our door and was barking as if to say, “Come out and play!” LOL! It was so funny! Anywho, I hope all goes well with you and your pooch!

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Get her spayed. You have no idea what you are doing and will be putting your dog’s life at risk. If you were qualified to breed you would already know that she’s too young and would be talking to your breeding mentor instead of strangers online.

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Your partner’s not wrong as such, just misguided when it comes to thinking about your ability to manage a growing family plus a high-maintenance dog. Any puppy is going to be high-maintenance anyway but when you get a wilful breed it’s like having a massive puppy around for years and years.

Rough Collies are nice but certainly not ‘girly’. They’re second only in stunning coat handsomeness to Borzois. I’ve had two of the latter and they were not dogs that ever tended to ‘listen’.

So any dog you get must have an excellent temperament in its breeding and you should be prepared to pay more for this with a top breeder.

Whilst it might be super-senisble to wait until your kids get older, that would deny them the joy of growing up with a dog. I’m certain children from dog owning families end up better equipped to cope with life’s problems.

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No.

However, good breeders don’t allow the b*tch to whelp in the kennel or raise the pups in the kennel. Whelping and early puppyhood should take place in the home. Not only is this far less stressful and safer for the dam and the pups, it’s important that the puppies become used to lots of human handling, household noises, etc., before they go home. Miss that critical socialization period and you’re setting the pups up for a lifetime of behavior and temperament issues.

My mom has kennel runs, too, but that’s not where girls in heat or pregnant b*tches or puppies go! They’re in the house! (And even the dogs in the kennels don’t live there all the time or spend all their time in there when they do. That’s why we have a fenced acre of property-the dogs in the kennel for that time get to play and be trained and just be dogs romping in the yard or going on excursion with us or to shows. )

She built a special whelping room right off our kitchen for whelping and litters. The pups get handled frequently and hear all the household noises because they’re right there with the family!

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Of course you can “import” animals, as long as they are pets like cats and dogs.
The first part is consular approval, health certificates ,etc. It is more about Brazilian regulations (not US regulations) you must be concerned about. From this site: http://www.gringoes.com/articles.asp?ID_Noticia=1111 (but also see http://gobrazil.about.com/od/bringingapettobrazil/ss/brazilpettravel.htm)
“First, you need an international travel certificate from the local veterinarian. And in order to get that you need to take the animal for an exam, and you must have proof of a rabies vaccination within a certain time frame. It must not be too old; but the surprise is that it cannot be too recent, either (30 days before the flight may be just too late). You may then need a local government certificate that says that there are not any epidemics in your area. In my case, I had to go to the United States Department of Agriculture in my city (Tempe, Arizona, with population of about 200,000) to obtain the certificate. I arrived at my appointed time, showed them the international travel certificate, they charged me a small fee, and then they put their official stamp on the travel certificate. They, like the airlines, had their own research on Brazil‘s requirements, which added to my stock of understanding and confidence.

The Brazilian consulate must approve of the cats entering Brazil before your flight. There are specific time rules about when the proper document can be obtained, and it must be within a very short time of the flight. This can cause a great deal of anxiety about whether you will get the approval in time. The rule of thumb is that if you are well prepared and send your documents within the time guidelines given that the Brazilian consulate in your area will then respond in time for your flight, even if the time window is short by that time (this guideline goes for visas for people, too). The consulate requires that you have documents from your country authenticated by the consulate. (In the USA, they sometimes require a notary and then authentication of the notary at the Secretary of State, and then finally authentication at the consulate.) It is better for you if you live close enough to go to the consulate personally, or if your visa courier company has no problem getting the pet acceptance along with your visa. The ideal situation is that you find that Brazil has an honorary consulate in your area. This is somebody who works part-time for the Brazilian government, who can authenticate some minor Brazilian documents. My city, Phoenix, has just such an honorary Brazilian consulate. I made an appointment with him, we chatted about my connections to Brazil, and he authenticated the pet travel papers and gave the official government stamp of approval, just days before the flight.”
Please also be aware that at the airport in Brazil you cannot go to the “Nothing to declare” line. You have to go through inspection.

The second part you need to check with the airliner what the policies are for transporting pets.
I moved my cat from the US to Canada and back to the US and American Airlines let me have a small cat in the cabin provided that I had him in a carrier (a soft carrier like a Sherpa Bag). Http://www.sherpapet.com/. Other airlines will only allow you to have the pet transported in the luggage compartment – in that case you may a sturdy hard carrier.

The third part is to make the trip comfortable for your pet. You may want to have it lightly sedated by a vet before the trip after all it is a long trip.

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It’s garbage, and worse – copycat garbage!

Look, there are some really amazing, hand made spirits out there. Tito’s vodka out in Austin, Texas for example. Here is a guy making a premium vodka in the USA. Not Russia, Not Poland. He financed the operation by maxing out his credit cards. Now he can’t fill orders fast enough, and his vodka has won numerous international awards.

Then there’s Collier and McKeel down in Tennessee, making a Tennessee whiskey in a traditional hand-hammered pot still. After distillation they run it through a column of charred sugar maple before going into charred oak barrels where it will rest, taking on color and flavor for years before it is ready to drink.

These are just 2 examples of people working hard at a craft, making a super premium spirit for true fans of drinking.

Contrast that with something like JW or MH; they’re almost all “malt based” which is an industry term for cheap. They use some barley malt and all manner of adjuncts and sugar to make a base alcohol, and then they add preservatives, artificial colors, flavors and processed garbage.

And then there’s the whole issue of drinking with an adult palate. It takes a little effort and maturity to appreciate whiskey. Drinking Mike’s Hard Whatever is like drinking Kool Aid.

It is the alcoholic equivalent to a Happy Meal.

You want to try the best “Hard Lemonade” you’ve ever had? Make yourself up a batch of Vodka Collins. Heck, use Tito’s vodka!. The recipe is simple; vodka, simple syrup, lemon juice and soda water.

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WILLIAM P. LEAR (1902 – 1978)

Audio, automotive and aircraft apparatus

Bill From the 1930s to the 1960s, William Powell Lear earned over 100 patents for groundbreaking electronic devices in three industries, including the first practical automobile radio, the airplane radio-compass and autopilot, and the eight-track tape player.

Born in Hannibal, Missouri in 1902, Lear attended public school in Chicago only through the eighth grade. During World War I, at age 16, he joined the Navy; after the War, he became a pilot. Here, Lear received the training that fueled a lifetime of invention in electronic technology.

At the age of 20, Lear founded Quincy Radio Laboratory, the first of his many companies. In the late 1920s Lear was contracted by Galvin Manufacturing Corporation in Chicago to assist Galvin engineers with a car radio design project. Later, a car radio patent was issued to Lear (U.S. Patent 1,944,139). In 1930 Galvin Manufacturing introduced this car radio as the “Motorola.” It was one of the first commercially successful car radios, and the first major product for the company that later became Motorola, Inc. Paul V. Galvin created the Motorola brand from “motor” (motorcar) + “ola” (sound).

Meanwhile, Lear turned his attention to airplanes. By the beginning of the Second World War, he had invented the first reliable aeronautical radio compass, as well as the “Learmatic Navigator”—an automatic pilot system, which kept planes on course by locking into whatever radio broadcasts the apparatus picked up.

During World War II, Lear’s companies were a major source of the technology that helped make an Allied victory possible. Lear followed up his War effort by perfecting miniature autopilots for fighter jets, and by developing the first fully automatic landing system. This latter invention won Lear the FAA’s Collier Trophy, bestowed on him by President Truman (1950). In 1962, after he made possible the first-ever completely automatic blind landings of passenger flights, Lear was also honored by the French Government. In the same year, Lear formed Learjet, which soon became — as it remains, under different ownership — the world’s foremost supplier of corporate jets.

But Lear moved on to yet another challenge: the perfection of an endless magnetic loop recording and playback system. As early as 1946, Lear had been interested in audio recordings; after experimenting more seriously in the early 1960s, he created the eight-track tape player. Lear’s tape contained four stereo “programs,” running in parallel on eight “tracks,” for the entire length of a single, continuous tape loop. A solenoid coil detected the splice where the loop was closed, and sent a signal to the playback head to shift over to the next pair of tracks at that point. Because Lear’s system had thinner tape and compact recording heads, this shifting process could be repeated indefinitely.

Lear’s system was a great improvement on the esoteric four-track players that already existed; it was also a huge marketing success. From 1965 well into the 1970s, Lear’s eight-track players made their way from Lear jets and Ford cars into the homes of virtually every music enthusiast.

Lear’s projects in the 1970s included further small-aircraft design, and the search for an antipollutant steam engine. Before and after his death in 1978, Lear earned many other honors, including induction into the International Aerospace Hall of Fame (1981). He also acquired a reputation as an eccentric, since he — like Samuel Clemens, another native of Hannibal, Missouri — vividly envisioned time-travel, and even predicted “teleporting” (cf. “beaming” in Star Trek).

Critics should realize that the vision that earned William Lear sneers is the same vision that helped him transform the automotive, aviation and audio industries. If global technology has not advanced as quickly as Lear thought it would, it was through no fault of his own.

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I do think you’re wrong. It is late and I am tired so I’m not going to write as much as could be said. I think that you should read up on the issue to clear up any misunderstandings.

Here’s some suggestions:

Peter Singer’s The Life You Can Save – a book arguing that there is a moral obligation to contribute money to aid organizations
Dambisa Moyo’s Dead Aid – very critical of foreign aid so far and makes some really good points
William Easterly’s The White Man’s Burden – Another economist critical of aid, but he argues that aid should be reformed, not abandoned
Paul Collier’s The Bottom Billion – An economist who argues that aid, along with other tools, is necessary for helping to lift countries out of poverty
Jeffrey Sach’s The End of Poverty – A book from a pro-aid economist
Millions Saved – I haven’t read this one yet, but I do know it is about the successes in saving millions of lives in developing countries; definitely something worth considering, since critics like Moyo tend only to look at economic numbers, and saving the lives of poor children doesn’t always show up there.

I am wrapping up my MA right now, and its focus is ethics and international development. Arguably foreign aid is the biggest ethical issue in the field. I’m not expecting you to take anything on my authority, though.

I would say the following to you:

1) you probably have a misconception at how much aid gets wasted; polls done of Americans on this issue indicate that Americans regularly think that over half of the aid money gets wasted. There is no data to support waste figures that high that I know of. Americans also tend to think that far more of the federal budget gets spent on aid than actually is. Non-military foreign aid accounts for less than 1% of the federal budget. In 2001, each taxpaying household paid a little less than $30 a year in taxes for all foreign aid, including military.

2) If you are concerned about problems with official foreign aid, make donations through respected NGOs or aid organizations like Oxfam and UNICEF. Far too many people use the shortcomings of official foreign aid by the US government to do nothing, when with a little bit of research they could be donating money with a reasonably high degree of certainty it isn’t being wasted.

3) Don’t become anti foreign aid, support measures to reform it and make it more accountable and responsive. Doing away with foreign aid is a drastic step, and one not at all warranted by its present shortcomings.

4) Even if 50% of aid is wasted by the recipient governments, is that really a good reason to let people die? If, without waste, it costs about $200 to save a child’s life, but with waste it costs $400, is the logical solution really to cut off the aid?

5) Keep in mind that foreign aid often is not simply charity. There are many ways in which wealthy countries harm poorer countries. Agricultural subsidies are a common example; cotton subsidies in the US, for example, are known to cost cotton farmers in West Africa millions of dollars by depressing global cotton prices. The poorest countries also have done the least to contribute to global warming, but many, especially in Africa, are projected to pay the highest costs. Many rich nations, notably France and the US, have a history of supporting corrupt dictators who keep us plied with cheap resources.

My own personal view is that there are problems with bilateral foreign aid; the kind that USAID does. Aid has been used too often to prop up friendly corrupt dictators, it has been thrown away at projects which were insufficiently researched and which lacked feedback mechanisms or failed to get the perspective of the people who it was intended to benefit. It gets used to benefit American business without any thought as to efficiency. I suspect that NGO’s do better work because they don’t have all the political considerations that a government does. So I can understand being skeptical of the government, but I don’t think it is a reason to do away with all aid.

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Heartbreaking, isn’t it? I’ve lost eight dogs in my adult life – and they have all been difficult deaths, whether they were put to sleep or died of another reason.

You exhibited compassion for the animal and his family, which is the best thing you could have done. Giving your best is all anyone can ask for, and sometimes it’s the hardest thing to do.

As with losing anyone you love, time is the key to healing. There is a Website that I have found that helps – at least you know you’re not alone in your grief.

Http://www.dogheaven.com

I wish you the best – the work you do is angelic.

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I have adopted adult dogs and bought pedigree pups. The one way I can be sure of getting the dog I want (if they are adults) is looking at the breed. For example, if I want a dog that is good with children then I go for a golden retriever, labrador, pointer. If I want a dog that does not need a lot of walking but enjoys being fussed then the greyhound is the one for you. Dogs that are difficult to train (but worth it in the end) are the Springer spaniels.

Try not to go for a cross breed unless they know the history of the dog. We had a cross cocker spaniel and poodle (who lived for 16 years) he was great with children but he could be unpredictable with adults – one minute loving then next minute growling.

Find out the background to the dog. Why is it in the rescue? Has it been with children before? Does it like other dogs/animals? Has it been trained (is it clean)? What is the vets history – does it have any problems e.g. Skin allergies. What food has he/she been eating – what is the dogs stools like? Many labradors and retrievers have gluton allergies and need to eat gluton free complete such as Pero or James Well beloved.

When you find the dog you like, ask the rescue if you can visit it initially and take it for walks. Take the children with you see you the dog reacts to being in their presence. If this works well, then ask if you can take the dog home for a day (most rescues will be only to glad to help as they want to make sure the dog is going to a home for life). See how he/she reacts in your home.

Everything fine, then go for it. Expect a few mishaps in the beginning e.g. Soiling and whining on a night. Make sure you have a good soft bed for the dog, good quality complete dog food, dog toys and a decent size garden (enclosed).

Please take into account that 1. A dog is for life and should be part of the family. 2. Dogs need regular exercise – minimum 2 x 30 minute walks per day. 3. Need to be trained -basic commands such as sit, lie down, leave, wait, heel. 4. Regular meal times. 5. Not used as a play thing – need to have somewhere to go away from the children (make his or her bed children free). 6. Not allowed on furniture (otherwise they think they are the boss and it makes it more difficult to train). 7. Given lots of love.

In return for all this, you will have a loyal and loving friend who will bring you lots of joy in the future.

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I have 6 dogs

1.
Name: Domino
Breed: Mutt ( APBT x Staffy)
Specialty: In the air acrobatics, agility and frisbee.

He is special to me because without him I would probably die, literally. He is a trained medical alert dog. He is still learning but he has already alerted me about 6 times and saved my life.

2.
Name:Bella
Breed: Mutt (American Bulldog x Pit Bull)
Specialty: Tug of war.

She is special to me because she was there through a tough break up. She was my ex’s dog but when he left me he left her to. She dealt with a lot of separation anxiety and because I was so busy working with her I didn’t feel so much sadness

3.
Name: Baby Blue or Blue
Breed: American Pit Bull Terrier
Specialty: Water Sports, .

She is special to me because when I got her I wasn’t looking for a dog. I was fostering her for a while and then our bond grew. Now I could not imagine life without her

4.
Name: Abby
Breed: Boston Terrier
Specialty: Being tiny but mighty

She is special to me because out of all my dogs she is the funniest. She snorts,farts and she is downright gross. She likes to lick my cheek for hours on end. I hated that but now I got used to it and when I am sad I look for her wet puppy kisses

5.
Name: Carmela
Breed: Jack Russell Terrier (now I am guessing mixed with Fox Terrier)
Specialty: Being a fighter/survivor

She is special to me because I like to know that I have finally gave her a forever home. She has been passed around in and out of rescues since she was 6mos old. Now at almost 3 she has a home with me.

6.
Name: Teddy
Breed: Shih Tzu
Specialty: Laziness/lethargy

She is special to me because she is the ultimate chill out companion. She doesn’t run fast and she gets hot quick so she just likes to lay down and hang out. I love that she makes my 2 sisters happy. She is really their dog.

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Keep the puppy under control, and make sure the cat can get away from the puppy when it wants to. Supervise, don’t let either get too rough or start chasing the other. Never leave them alone together until they are used to each other.

Don’t expect the cat to take to the dog immediately usually it takes a few days or even weeks.

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I think it’s because he has nowhere to hid it..I bet if you let him out he will look for a spot to try and bury/hid it…mine hides it in a corner and tries covering it with air..lol..then she looks at me like ..did you see me? Lol..

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The weight may or may not be right. Body condition is what is important. You should be feeding a puppy chow now. Switching to an adult chow for the larger breeds at 4 months, slows growth and helps develop sturdier joints.

Your dog definitely should be narrower at the waist than the hips and chest. You should be able to easily feel the ribs, but not see them. Each dog is different. Standard recommendations are a good place to start, but each dog must have its food and exercise adjusted to its individual needs. Here is a link to a good illustrated guide, http://www.longliveyourdog.com/twoplus/RateYourDog.aspx

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The official name is “Collie” but it would not be improper when trying to explain to say “Rough Collie” or “Smooth Collie” as those are official varieties within the breed. Something like “She’s not a Border Collie, actually she’s a Rough Collie like Lassie was, but they do look a little similar, don’t they?”

That’s about my line when my Belgian Malinois gets the German Shepherd comments – “Actually he’s a Belgian Shepherd, but they do look a lot alike don’t they?”

Sometimes you just have to drop a soundbite and move on with life.

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Don’t measure their food in bowls for one. The amount of food you give is determined by activity level, age and size (or weight).

My border collie is on the small side, but is VERY active (about 25 lb). She gets a little less than a cup of a high quality kibble daily. I separated into two feedings since that’s what I do with my German Shepherd. My Border is 12 months, so it’s a good age to start the twice daily feeding routine. Puppies I normally feed 3 times a day (small amounts, divide their total amount recommended per day by 3 to know how much to feed).

Also, be conscious of your dog’s weight. If it’s gaining weight even though you exercise it regularly, you’re probably feeding to much–losing weight, then not enough.

These dogs are VERY high energy and WILL be destructive if you don’t give them adequate exercise and mental stimulation. I work with both my dogs EVERY day and walk them each twice a day for around 30 minutes. Between vet care, bedding or crate, a high quality kibble for adequate nutrition, training lessons, and toys, leashes, etc. I spend anywhere from $500-$1000 every year per dog. This of course does not include the adoption cost or unforseen medical problems. My GSD is a rescue, as is my Border, and he recently had to have hip surgery with a bill totaling around $1200.

You also will need monthly heart worm prevention medication and flea/tick prevention (cost for both depend on the size of your dog), and vaccinations when you adopt. There is a lot of initial cost when you first get the dog, but it does taper off after a while. For six months of heart worm medication for my Border, its around $30, and $35 for three months of flea and tick prevention. It’s MUCH cheaper to treat preventatively than to treat once they have worms, so DON’T skimp here.

Good luck with the new dog, they are great!

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They are BORDER-Collies – from the BORDER of Scotland.
Sheesh! :-0

BCs can have from ONE – a singleton, usually oversized –
to a dozen or more.
Anything over 10 is a very big litter.

Q –
Why do U want to breed Ur BC?

Has she been tested for Brucella? Negative?
Have U screened her for heritable problems?
Has she had OFA or Penn-HIP radiographs of hips + elbows?
Has she had CERF eye-exam + is she free of defects?
A CERF certificate is only valid 12 mos – it is an annual exam,
NOT by a ‘vet’ but by a board-certified k9 ophthalmologist.

BREED-specific Qs –
does she herd?
Compete in other k9 sports?
Is she a conformation-champion?

‘wanting to’ is not a valid reason – she needs to be WORTH breeding.
IOW – an exceptionally good example of both dogs in general,
AND her breed.
Good sires are only put to good Fs – so any local intact-M Border Collie
is not a ‘good’ potential sire. He, too, has to be screened + evaluated
as a worthwhile sire to create pups that are potentially BETTER THAN
either parent alone –

‘breed the best TO the best, and then hope for the best’ !

Also – do U have $$ for complications?
An emergency C-section is about $1200 for a BC-sized F.
That is without any blood transfusion or other extreme measures!

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Get one that fits YOUR family’s lifestyle.:0)
Try the breed selector quiz and see what breed(s) show up that are right for you.
Http://animal.discovery.com/breedselector/dogselector.do

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I watched Oprah last week and she visited PAWS Chicago. It is a no kill shelter and I believe you can donate there. If you will go to their website…they are awesome with animals. Animals are not kept in cages…they have their own actual rooms. They have a huge playground on top of their building….all fenced in, etc. Oprah sponsered a room in memory of her dog, Sophie and it is absolutely gorgeous. They have beautiful dog houses, the rooms are painted and the dogs and cats have more toys than they know what to do with. I’d check out their shelter if I were you.

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I wish I knew. Just think, if people would adopt more dogs from shelters or rescues, breeders wouldn’t breed as many puppies. Not as many purebred puppies equals more shelter adoptions equals fewer homeless animals equals a better world.

I think people buy purebred dogs as a status symbol so they can say, “I have a $700 pomeranian with papers. His parents were both best in class champions”. Yeah, great for you, but does the dog give a crap? He just wants to be a dog.

If people want to show off their dogs, why can’t there be dog shows for mixed breeds? I don’t care about my dog’s markings or his bone structure – I care that he’s healthy, happy and I love him for his personality. If mixed breeds could be judged on personality, cuteness and overall “awww” factor, I’d be the first to sign up. My dog doesn’t give a rats *** if he wins a blue ribbon; he wants to run, chase squirrels, roll in dead squirrels, eat milk bones and cuddle. That’s the way it should be. Everyone should have the opportunity to show off their “baby”, no matter what their lineage. They’re ALL wonderful.

I keep editing my answer because as I read some of the other answers, I get more and more upset. What do people want in a dog other than a good companion? Again, a dog is a dog no matter how much you want to pretend that they’re something else. If you want something to show off, get a freaking corvette or a Coach handbag. Yes, you may have to pay a fee to adopt a dog, but think about where that money goes! To save other homeless animals that ignorant people dump, don’t bother to spay or neuter and abuse! FYI – there are purebred dogs in shelters too! If you could selectively breed your children, would you do that too? Would you get rid of one of your children because they didn’t meet your standards? I hope not, but the more I read, the more I wonder….

Sorry, this is a really sore topic for me.

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Colliers International is the source for commercial Real Estate although depending on your city, there could be a REALTOR who has a large market share of the commercial Real Estate.

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3000 USD PER MONTH

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Nationally they earn average about 54,200k per year.

That is like 2,365,830.00 Philippines Peso.

You could earn more depending on knowledge and skill in the area.

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Anywhere from 5 months to 15 months, but 8-9 is average.
While she is in heat–
For about 3 weeks, you will need b*tches britches, or doggie diapers. These are very expensive. You will also need a lot of carpet cleaner, and a good high quality carpet shampooer to clean up the mess that drips every where! AND she is giving off a very powerful scent that un-neutered males can smell for MILES around, and will jump fences to mate with her. (Spaying is cheaper.)

Please don’t breed.
Many people don’t realize how expensive and time consuming it is to breed. Breeders do NOT make any money. All breeds must have a series of health tests after they are 2 years old to determine if they are healthy enough to breed. If you don’t have this done, do not breed. PLEASE.

I bought a cute healthy dog, from cute healthy parents, and she only lived for a year before having MAJOR genetic health problems. It was very sad, and I truly wish that NO ONE goes through the same thing I did. Both of her parents are still alive and “healthy” according to the breeder– but they can still pass on genetic problems regardless. At only one year old, she became totally paralyzed in her hind legs, and could not control her bladder pr bowels. It was so sudden, and so unexpected. She has hip dyspasia, knee problems, and neurological problems. I am very angry with her breeder, and I’m sure you don’t want to be sued for selling bad pups.

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The best brush for a collie, with that super thick, long, double coat, is going to be an undercoat rake. Like this: https://www.llamaproducts.com/assets/product_pics/soft_grip_undercoat_rake.jpg

A slicker brush is also good to use, more so when the dog is a puppy and the coat hasn’t grown in. The undercoat rake is better when the coat is long.

A pin brush isn’t a great choice for a collie. Pin brushes are better for coats that are more of a medium length or are wiry.

The steel comb is another great choice, as it will get all the way down to the skin. The comb will be useful on areas like the feathers on the front legs and the tail.

Mat splitters can be sharp, so you need to be very careful when using them. If you brush the coat on a regular basis and make sure it doesn’t get matted, you won’t need one of these. You can also get a pair of thinning shears to cut out the matting instead, but you need to be careful with these as well.

If you plan on bathing your collie yourself, a force dryer is a MUST. It doesn’t just dry the dog, it is also a great way to blow dead undercoat off the dog and separates small mats as well.

Using corn starch on the coat also helps when you are brushing out a lot of undercoat. The corn starch lubricates the fur, so it makes it easier to get undercoat and tangles out. Just take a handful, rub it into the fur, and brush. It is messy, so do this outside.

When you brush out a dog that has a lot of coat, it is easier and more effective to start lower, like towards the foot at the bottom of the feathers. Get the bottom part brushed out, then start working in little sections going higher up. If you start high and work your way down, you just brush more undercoat onto the undercoat below it.

Edit: Don’t forget the armpit areas and behind the ears. Due to friction, collies get a lot of matting in their armpits, and it is much harder to get them out of this delicate area. The fur behind the ears is soft and silky, so often collies get big mats that form here.

For the nails, you can use clippers or get a Dremel. A Dremel is a rotary power tool that groomers use to file the nails down. Get one that runs on a battery, or if it a better quality one, use the low speed. Just be careful not to get fur caught in it, because it is a rotary tool.

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Australian Shepherds, we have an 8 yr old…the best dog ever. So smart, easy to train, and lays quietly in the house or plays ball outside.

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Try the site below but there are tons of sites for dog life jackets just google dog life jackets.

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Ignore any prescriptive advice. Your puppy will learn to swim when in the proximity of water at its own pace. If she’s already happy to jump in, (mine wasn’t) then she’s doing well, and is probably held back only by an intrinsic lack of coordination. Buying a life jacket will, more likely than not, slow down your puppies learning, although it may be a crucial investment if you’re not willing to dive in an fish her out if she starts sinking.

I found the best motivator to teach my half lab half golden retriever to swim was ducks. Okay, its not ethical to teach your dog to chase ducks, but they fly away and she’ll never catch one unless its injured. Once the dog sees ducks, it will try very very hard to get to them, figuring out swimming in the process.

To conclude, wait for her to grow a little older, and the coordination will come.

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Doggles dog life jackets are especially made for pups, toy breed and small dogs, the most important thing is to measure and fit properly for comfort and safety. A snug fit is safest. Another very good brand especially made for tiny/small dogs is the Ezydog micro dog life jackets. Best to buy from a manufacturers who specialises in puppy dog life jackets, as they are especially designed.

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Don,t know him. But this story is ridiculous. If there were aliens I bet they taste like chicken. But chewy.

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Knowing the origin of your surname will not prove or disprove any Irish heritage. Glancing over the New York passenger list 1820-1957, I did see one that was listed as Irish. There are no doubt others. You have to realize if you go back to your great great grandparents, your surname is only 1/16th of what you are.

Actually, if you can go back 20 generations and for a lot of people that will be sometime during the last melennium, you are directly descended from over a milion individuals. It pyramids. However, the numbers can vary because probably back in your family tree there were distant cousins that married. So your 8x great grandfather in one line might be your 10x great grandfather in another.

It also pyramids coming down from your ancestors. So fella, you come from a great big family.

Are you rich? I might be kin to you.

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I don’t think it’s exotic but I do think it’s unique.

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It can take weeks, months or years for a dog to ‘be normal’ after abuse. I have a 10 year old Rough Collie who was abused. It took him 2 years to play and 3 years to bark. He wouldn’t even come inside the house on his own for 3 months. We always had to push him in, then he’d sit there and shake.

Now he is completely normal, but I’ve had him for 9 years.

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What any YA member THINKS makes no difference. It’s pointless to ask our opinion if she’s purebred.

Why do you feel a need to prove she’s purebred?
You can get DNA testing done on her.
You could actually register her, but only because there are some truly disreputable registeries out there that will register dogs that should NOT be registered. They register “designer dogs” (better known as mutts or mixed-breed dogs) so the owners can charge more money for puppies that are not true breeds.

But that’s pointless.
The serious reputable registeries like the AKC are not likely to register a dog based on DNA testing. Part of the registry process is tracking the parentage of all registered dogs. That’s not possible if you don’t know the dog’s parents. -!-

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As a person that has had in his charge ( I don’t say “owned”), at the minimum 8 dogs, 14 cats, many many hamsters, as well as 4 children, I can say without question that dogs and cats DO get along. A dog in the puppy stage will very quickly bond with any cat in the house. The older cats may or may not tolerate this behavior and THEY will let the puppy know the “ground rules”.
I don’t know your living area. Apartment, house with a yard, yadda yadda yadda, but I’d suggest, as a first step matching up a cross breed puppy to your living space. For instance you don’t want a saint bernard in an apartment.
Also I applaud your efforts to adopt from a rescue agency.

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Just show her alot of love an do not let her in the road or you will not have adog.

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It’s okay, since you don’t give your dog this following:
1. Coffee (grounds and beans). Coffee grounds or beans can cause “caffeine” toxicity in dogs.

2. Fatty Foods. Dogs love rich fatty foods. They often get these foods as treats, leftovers or from getting into the trash. Fatty foods can cause pancreatitis in any pet except miniature or toy poodles. Cocker spaniels and miniature schnauzers are particularly prone to pancreatitis. The dog may become very sick very quickly.

3. Dairy Products . Dairy products are not highly dangerous but can pose problems for two reasons. Dairy products have a high fat content, and like other fatty foods, they could cause pancreatitis. The second danger is that pets digest dairy products poorly.

4. Macadamia Nuts. Macadamia nuts, also called the Queensland or Australia nut, can be toxic … But we don’t know why. The reason may be a mystery, but the evidence is clear. As few as six to 40 macadamia nuts have been shown to cause severe toxic symptoms in dogs.

5. Moldy or Spoiled Food . Dogs love to get into the trash. A medical problem arises when the trash contains moldy or spoiled food. In addition to food poisoning, some pets can develop tremors related to the ingestion of certain molds.

6. Nutmeg. You may not realize this but high levels of nutmeg can be toxic – even fatal. The toxicity principle is not well understood, but signs of toxicity include tremors, seizures, nervous system abnormalities and death.

7. Onions or Garlic . Dogs and cats lack the enzyme necessary to properly digest onions. A dog or cat that eats onions may experience gas, vomiting, diarrhea or severe gastrointestinal distress. All forms of onion and garlic are problematic, including raw, dehydrated, cooked or powder.ed forms. If large amounts of onion or garlic are ingested, or if onions are a part of your dog’s daily diet, the red blood cells may become fragile and break apart.

8. Xylitol (sugar substitute). Xylitol is a sweetener made from sugar-alcohol.It is found in sugar-free human food products, such as chewing gum and candy.

9. Yeast Dough . When ingested, bread or yeast dough will “rise” in your dog’s stomach just as rises in bread. This creates two problems. The dough often expands to many times its original size while inside your dog’s stomach, causing your dog’s stomach to expand as well. As the dough rises and ferments, alcohol is produced which can cause “alcohol toxicity.”

How to make home-food for your dog:
http://www.ehow.com/how_12697_make-homemade-dog.html

Yes, it’s right, it’s more tyring to make your own food than to buy in the market, but you are right. Dogs need certain nutrients that sometimes are not present in commercial dog food.

TRIVIA: Did you know that a Sormet Collie who ate homemade vegan diet completed 27 years of age, in 2002?

Good luck!

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Stanford is a reach for everyone due to the tremendous number of qualified applicants applying for a small number of spots, but you genuinely are a good candidate. Your ACT score is fantastic and above the median for admitted applicants, and your SAT is also very impressive. As you’re already aware, you need to pull up your GPA to have a stronger chance at admission, but it’s not necessary to load up on weighted AP classes since your unweighted GPA is the most relevant. From a strategical perspective I can understand why you would think taking six AP classes your senior year would boost your odds, but it could actually be to your detriment. You’d be taking some of the most demanding courses available at the high school level, and each one requires a significant amount of energy and time outside of class in order to succeed. I spent more time on AP Physics than I have on classes at Stanford, and I’m a straight-A student here. In order to make all A’s in those courses and be a leader in extracurricular activities you’d either need bionic powers or the willingness to neglect your health and be chronically sleep deprived.

Stanford actually doesn’t value AP classes as much as many high schoolers believe they do. They state this on their Academic Preparation guide. They’re also quite persnickety about accepting AP credit from the exams. You do need to take your core subjects (math, English, science, history, foreign language) at the most challenging level available at your school, but for electives you should opt for something that truly captivates your interest. Unless something went awry earlier in your high school year, you should have fulfilled most of your main requirements and have more liberty for electives. I’m not suggesting that you drop AP Chemistry for a gym class, but if there’s an elective that could truly teach you something useful and new, consider taking it instead of one of the APs. To give you an example, I dropped AP Environmental Science to do a year-long independent research project culminating in a 51 page thesis, and swapped AP Computer Science for a special architectural engineering class offered that year. Explore your options.

Your success in your extracurriculars demonstrate that you have artistic and athletic talent. You might want to consider submitting the Arts Supplement if you’re an accomplished violinist. Yes, your volunteer service does bode well for you, though it’s not a significant factor in the admissions decision. If you do decide to keep the course load you’ve outlined here next year, edit your extracurriculars to the ones that you are the most personally involved in. Being a leader in one or two areas is better than being a participant in a dozen.

Spend the upcoming summer productively. You do not need to attend an expensive program at a college campus or go on a Habitat for Humanity trip or anything else that is elaborate in order to make the time meaningful. You could get a job, intern, take classes at a community college, or volunteer. If you already have an idea about what you wish to major in, look for any opportunities over the summer that would give you a little experience in it. For example, if you were interested in medicine, you could see if there’s a teen volunteer program at a local hospital.

I would recommend applying RD so your entire fall semester will be complete when you submit your application since you’re aiming to bring up your GPA.

I hope this answer is coherent and not jabberwocky and potholed with typos. I’m writing this at 3:50 in the morning, after a party, and am half-asleep. I’m posting a link to a blog post with important information for applicants to Stanford that I compiled from the admissions site.

~ skylark : )

Edit – Someone is in the habit of reporting my answers when I include a link to my blog, so I’ll c&p this answer to Notepad. Message me and I’ll send it if this answer vanishes.

Edit 2 – DM, I haven’t had any answers reported since Y!A told you to leave me alone in October, but I still c&p’d this answer as a precaution. You petulantly thumbs down all answers, regardless of their quality, when your answer gets a thumbs down, so I never take offense. You tell everyone asking about applying to Stanford that they are mediocre or have no hope even when that’s inaccurate. I write out tailored answers with the intent to help. I’m kind, but honest. I did not give an unctuous answer, and I would have written the same response regardless of yours. I sign off on answers because it feels like a signature; there’s no other motive. Most people vote based on the answer, not the user anyway. As for high school behavior, let’s not have the pot call the kettle black. Besides, as you’ve pointed out when demeaning me, I’m just out of high school. You’re middle aged.

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Http://www.akc.org/classified/search/index.cfm

If you do not want to show or breed, consider adopting from a rescue (NOT humane society). My uncle’s wife runs the rescue here in Houston, and I am sure they would love you to adopt one from here… But here are some rescues closer to you:

Colorado
Collie Rescue of Colorado Springs
Nancy and Gordon Merrick
1215 Wood Avenue, No. 1
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 634-6533 (leave message on voice mail)
cadrcolly@Adelphia.net
adoptacollie@aol.com

Colorado Collie Rescue
CCA Collie Welfare & Rescue Committee
Lisa King
5906 Weld Country Rd. #18
Longmont, CO 80504
(303) 833-2167
aspencoll@aol.com
http://hometown.aol.com/Aspencoll/

Pueblo Collie/Sheltie Rescue
Hope Hemperly
234 S. Hacienda del Sol Dr.
Pueblo West, CO 81007
(719) 547-4008
info@pueblocolliesheltie.org
http://www.pueblocolliesheltie.org

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A sheltie or Shetland Sheep dog. You can search for either one they are the same breed.

I would go to google and google your state and the breed for instance

sheltie puppies for sale in Colorado this should bring up some breeders or adds for them.

Her is a couple links about the breed Good Luck.

Http://www.akc.org/breeds/shetland_sheepdog/

http://www.everythingsheltie.com/sheltie_standard.htm

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GSD, lab or golden. A GSD will be able to keep up with you and will LOVE IT but they require a lot of training as they are highly intelligent. A lab or golden are easier to train and very active dogs who love being outside. Another choice is a German Shorthair pointer, VERY active dogs with high energy and very smart. Also a border collie or an Australian shepherd would be a good dog. All of the dogs I listed are smart and would be good off leash in the back country. In terms of not chewing up your couch if you miss a day…good luck finding any dog with the activity level you are looking for. Just make sure you crate him as a puppy until he grows out of the chewing phase!

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There is no reason to wait months to have your dogs spayed and neutered. They can be done at 8-9 weeks not months. There is no reason what so ever to wait until they are a yer old much less six months.

The whole thing about waiting is based off unsupported myths

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Goldens are supposed to be sweet, calm, and polite. Nearly all guide dogs are Goldens these days..and they are supposed to be easily trained and love to please.
However, it isn’t likely that your collie will be affected by your golden’s temperament, unless the golden is a bully.

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Its not jealousy.
Your female dog has a dodgy temperament. Snippy?
A stable natured adult dog does NOT fiercely attack a young puppy. It`s the law of the dog world.
I would think very seriously about keeping this puppy as instances like this can make him afraid or very nervous of other dogs as he matures. Also it is very possible if this older dog is “ripping into him” she could possibly one day even kill him. Jmo.

Add> A stable natured adult dog WILL chastise a young puppy and this normal as long as it`s mildly and not an attack that draws blood.

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There is a scale on Dogster – age related to size in terms of years, although not completely accurate, gives you an idea of how size relates to age. The old ideology of 7 human years for every 1 dog year doesn’t actually work. For instance, in my breed, puppies are considered pups until about 3 years of age, they mature at a much slower rate than smaller dogs and they are considered seniors at age 7, a time when smaller dogs are just entering their prime. In my breed, at age 4, they start to mature & age at a faster rate than a smaller breed.

Here is the scale and a good rule of thumb:
http://www.dogster.com/dog-health-care/calculate-dog-age-in-dog-years

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Provided your boxer is well socialized and enjoys the company of other dogs, it would most likely give her a new lease on life. When my beardie was 10, I brought in my first 2 greyhounds and it definitely turned him into a puppy again! He was thriving on having 2 other dogs to play with and walk with and just run around the yard with.

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“As you can see, barely any dog food is good for dogs except Blue Buffalo food.”

You didn’t really expect them to say that XYZ dog food was better than theirs did you?

The reality is that there are very few “bad” dog foods on the market, federal laws take care of that.
The key is to find the feed that YOUR DOGS do well on, which may or may not be the same as MY DOGS do well on.

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Some dogs are meant to be clipped/shaved and some are not. Border collies are not.
Dogs have fur for a reason, PROTECTION. Protection from the cold and hot. It acts as a air conditioner in the summer and a heater in the winter. Granted the air conditioner part doesn’t feel like our man made air conditioner, but their fur does keep them cooler than shaving it.

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Calvin Johnson. Collie needs to show me a few more weeks being a favorite target of Manning before I buy into him – he is part of a 5-man receiving squad, so I look at week one as his lucky week. He’ll probably have 2-3 more, but you don’t want to guess when those will be. TO is in decline. Cinci made an effort to get him the ball week 1, but this week will be different, and the Raven D is tough. Megatron is still mega talented, and despite his QB issues (he has never had a tremendous QB), he can be counted on to produce most weeks. This one is a no-brainer to me.

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I go with Cigar Guy do NOT put in Garcon i have held him and he’s done nothing for me!! :(( Collie if he plays was averaging at least one touchdown pass per game and in a duel of wits with Tom Brady u can be sure Peyton Manning will want that ball in trustworthy hands!!

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You are going to have to take this barker in hand an train it not to bark, especially at the neighbor.
First step is to kindly train your dog to be submissive. You can do this by daily walking you dog on leash for over 30 minutes. Keep the collar high up on the neck, so you have full control of its head. Learn to correct your dog quickly and sharply whenever it needs it. Don’t beg or nag. Lead dog never do. Otherwise walk in a very relaxed and business like manner. You are the boss. Don’t be nervous or the dog also gets nervous. Walk close to the neighbor’s place, so your dog gets used to the neighbor’s movements, noises, and smells. Remember to correct your dog as required. Soon, after a few weeks, your dog should be used to your neighbor. Hopefully your neighbor will help you by making noises and moving around near your property. Maybe your neighbor will come to like your dog when he sees how well behaved it has become.

As for your other dogs, each needs to be subservant to you. When you feed them, you still own their food and can take it away any time you choose. If you can’t, you are lacking as a leader. You are their boss and it should show. You can learn to walk them also, maybe 3 or 4 at a time. That should be fun. Walk in front of your dogs, not behind. Remember that you are the pack leader and therefore YOU must work to keep your status.

With my dog I require him to do something for me before I do something for him. Usually it is only for him to sit before getting a reward. For example he must sit until I go out the front door before he may also leave the house. We keep it short and simple and at the same time I have reestablished my leardership.

If you think you need more help, watch the TV show “The Dog Whisperer”. It is a great educational show and is entertaining also.
Good luck.

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How it works
Use Advantage monthly to kill fleas within minutes. The active ingredient is imidacloprid, which acts on the nervous system of the flea to cause paralysis and subsequent death. Advantage stops biting fleas in three to five minutes and starts to kill adult fleas within an hour after application.1 Within 12 hours of application, 98-100 percent of fleas are dead. This is important because flea bites can lead to skin infections, cause discomfort for your pet, lead to allergic skin reactions, and can even transmit other disease-causing organisms, including tapeworms.
You won’t need to use another flea control product. Advantage kills fleas before they lay eggs, so their life cycle is broken at multiple stages. It also kills flea larvae within 20 minutes of contact.1
IT DOES NOT GET INTO THE BLOOD STREAM….AND IT CAN BE BOUGHT OUTSIDE OF THE VETERINARIANS OFFICE.
Dont let her lick it. It will dry she will be fine.

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There’s probably something in the air (or park grounds) that is making your dog sick. Try a different route and see if anything changes, then call me in the morning. The receptionist will gladly help you with today’s consultation.

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Check out
Demarco
Busy Signal
Vybz Kartel
Konshens

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Don’t worry about the song. It’s all about you. He’ll love it no matter what the song is.

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Why don’t you just Google it…anyway i like that song but the Crookers remix

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I very much doubt she’s a Toller (nobody calls them Novas). As they are a rare breed that has thankfully not been noticed by backyard breeders, even adults are snapped up like gold dust and rarely find their way into rescues. She could be a Golden Retriever crossed with a Rough Collie, Border Collie or Brittany with those markings. If she is a real Toller (the wedge-shaped head is a real giveaway), she will have a far higher work drive than a Golden Retriever.

Http://www.nsdtrc-usa.org/
http://www.moderndogmagazine.com/breeds/nova-scotia-duck-tolling-retriever

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Be prepared for the refs to spot the Colts 7 points as they have done so many times this season. I don’t think it will be impossible for the Ravens to win BUT if the Colts do somehow get to the SB, the NFL will absolutely do everything in its power to ensure that Manning gets another ring.

It’s the only way Manning can ever hope to reach Brady’s level and the NFL wants its golden boy (Manning) to surpass Brady so badly.

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A modest mobile home on 1 acre zoned in the city limits in Houston, a modest alternative fueled car, $1 mill. In gold boullian stored in Switzerland, an AKC registered show quality sable/white rough collie, & the rest divided to:
1-Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors
2-SPCA
3-National Mental Health Institute
4-Democratic Party