My Grandma wants a medium dog with a long life-span?

My grandma’s dog has recently died and she’s been really upset about it. So she said if she gets another dog she wants a semi-small/medium dog with a long life–span. Any suggestions?

What force of nature controls how long an animal species lives?

It can’t just be size, because parrots and swans can live as long as people. Many reptiles can live even longer than people. Some fish can live a lot longer than a dog, and some insects can even live a lot longer than a dog.
What dictates life span?

Is it true that the life span of a Shitzu- princess type is only five years?

My family is planning to buy a shitzu dog. We have an option, to choose a princess type and a non-princess type of dog. Some people say that the princess type has a short life span. Is that true?
And can you suggest a name for a male shitzu?
Princess type Shitzus are the really small ones. Maybe it will grow more or less 10 inches in length.

When buying a border collie puppy how can you tell if it will be rough or smooth coated?

I’m getting a border collie and I want a rough coated dog. How can I tell if the puppy is going to be rough or smooth coated?
I have a friend who has a border collie that is smooth coated, so how can they only be rough coated?

Would it be ok if i brought a german shephard puppy and a rough collie puppy together?

I love both breeds and can spend as much time as necessary.

Would they be ok
I would get two males and get both neutered

Is it better to get them together or wait

how often can I bathe my puppy?

I have a shampoo for puppies. She is a 3 month old rough collie.

Is English a romance language, or a Germanic language?

WHY IS IT iMPORTANT TO LEARN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES?

please be serious & specific

What is a Wildlife Rehabilitator?

I’m wanting to major in being an animal rescue worker or something with animals. Will this be working with dogs too?

Should Vegans only keep dogs when the dogs can be kept on a Vegan diet?

This came up in a past question, Someone said that a Vegan should feed their dogs vegan food if they are true Vegans. What do you think? Personally I think it’s more complex then that. Dog’s do fine on a Vegan diet, barring any previous health problems (there is plenty of research on this subject, look it up, I don’t want this to become a discustion about dog nutrition.) but if for some reason the dog cannot eat a Vegan diet I think the human Vegan should not get rid of the dog. While I think it’s regretable to feed the dog meat, you are better off giving the dog a good home and supporting the meat industry a bit, then to kick out the dog.
Everyone also should understand that we don’t have a problem with the dog eating meat exsactly. We have a problem with supporting the meat idsustry. Thoughts?

What happens if search and rescue dogs are needed in an extreme heat wave?

We’ve had a heat index over 110 and it’s looking like we will until the end of the week. What happens in weather like this if search and rescue dogs are needed?

If I get a big dog and a small dog as puppies, will they automatically get along with each other?

I want a pembroke welsh corgi and a doberman, I’m just afraid that I’ll come home one day to find that the doberman has eaten the corgi. I’m just wondering, if they’re raised together as puppies, is that something I have to worry about? Like if the smaller dog goes near the bigger dog’s food, will he attack? Also, dog’s that are known to be guard dogs…they can be raised to be sweet and harmless right?

can you name all the dogs that has shorter tails .?

you will earn 10 pts

Is it bad for dogs to eat different brands of dog food?

We have a dog that has always eaten premium dog food that can only be bought at the pet store. We have made sure the ingredients are healthy and beneficial. Lately though, money has really gotten a lot tighter. My husband is a self employed contractor, and because of the economy…work has been slow. The last bag of dog food we purchased was Pedigree. Not premium…but not generic either. It has corn in it…which none of the food he has eaten has ever had. Is corn bad? Is “regular” dog food healthy? When, if, we switch to a “regular” dog food, do we have to stick with it, or can we just buy whatever is on sale? He is an active 7 year old Border Collie with no known allergies.

Spayed dog got pregnant!

This i know sounds like a joke-NO JOKE, but I watch a Show over the weekend- called Animal Emergency by the Lort Smith Animal Shelter in victoria to the rescue-this Female Staffy bull terrier had been spayed, and had a chance of 4-6weeks after spaying to get pregnant. Sure enough the dog got pregnant-with a Rottweiler x German Shepherd.

The mother dog had 8 PUPPIES, but due to the size of the pups, they got stuck, so she had to have C-cection.

I didn’t no this could happen, can someone explain how a spayed dog could become pregnant?
It sure HAPPENED! The male wasn’t NEUTERED. they even mention that in the show

have u heard this song?

gosh my old calculator ain,t got no bow
nippley man i met he ate my motarboat
calm down u mother shine gaurd armour
welcome the dude who ain,t buyer of mugs
girly mannnnnnn
girly man man man man
woot i am coming
mutton go yay
coz its a yardless day
congo line too good day
i will eat wasabe on my dude

Reggae/Dancehall songs?

I know this is in lyrics section but if y’all know lyrics you should b able to help me out with songs…. so
Hi people, i need a lil help, i need reggae / dancehall songs to put on a cd for my baby, im having to leave him for a few weeks and then a few months…. im gonna miss him like crazy but he big on music and would listen to the cd i make him every day
the songs i have already are
:akon – dont matter
:busy signal – missing you
:U a mi baby – vybz kartel
:ziggi – need to tell you this
:Da’Ville – cant get over you
:Da’Ville – on my mind

PLEASE HELP

QUIZ TIME everyone!!??

First correct answer gets 10 points!!! I DO NOT NEED THE LYRICS TO THIS SONG!!!

Finally the herbs come around
The high grade when me look for
Me get it by the pound, yeah
When Collie Bud come around
Apure ganja man tune
Just a lick from the sound yeag
When Babylon come around
Ask dem when dem ago search for

This one is kind of hard so, GOOD LUCK!!!

In Fallout New Vegas, was Lonesome Road already made when Dead Money and all the other dlcs were released?

In Dead Money, near the end Christin talk’s about a courier trying to find another courier who is like Christin someone impacting his life (Ussyles). Also, in the end cut-scenes, in both Dog’s and Christine’s ending, it talks about the Divine.

What are your favourite quotes on love and life?

Mine for life is ‘everything happens for a reason’ & its the same for love. How about you?

How to keep a dog’s diaper dry?

My neighbor has a fine old Golden Labrador who is in his next-to-last stages of life.
He must wear a diaper for his occassional loss of bowel control.
At the same time he has an almost constant slight dribble of urine that keeps his diaper damp.
As a result, all the hair underneath the diaper remains wet and my neighbor is concerned that this wetness will cause further problems for the old pooch.
Anything out on the market you can think of, or something that can be inserted inside his diaper to absorb the moisture?

What is the difference between a sheltie and a collie?

I remember taking care of a collie when I was a kid and the other day I saw a dog that I was sure was a collie but the owner said it was actually a sheltie. They looked like they were identical. What is the difference between the two?

Could a border collie stay home for 8 hours while I am at school?

Hello I’m thinking about getting a border collie. I’m am very aware of the kind of breed this dog is and that it needs its exercise. I will be able to give him the exercise he needs BUT I will need somewhere to keep him for 8 hours at home. If this Isnt a problem, where should I keep him? Backyard, crate , etc. Also house training will not be a problem because summer is coming up, but I just want to have an idea what I will do with one once August rolls in and school starts. Will he tear down the house if I teach him right and wrong during the summer?

What is the average height of a 6month old border collie?

I have a 6month old border collie and he is probably 45-50cm tall from the floor to his withers. I was looking for the overall height on google and it said that they keep growing until they are 2 and that they usually get to about 52-54cm tall.

Does anyone have any ideas what height he should be now?

What is the best and worst dog breeds?

I am looking for a dog that is mellow and of medium size.

Is a papillion a good dog to get?

I’m wondering if a papillion is a good type of dog to get. If u dont know wat a papillion is then do u know a good type of dog?
Is a papillion good for someone who lives in a small house with children? And if you don’t think papillion is, can u give some suggestions. I also want it to be the kind that small forever and don’t shed or bark alot.
Child age is 5.

Can anyone tell me alot of information on shetland sheepdog puppies?

I’m getting a 9 month old male sheltie pup and it’s my first sheltie and I need some information on it.Can someone please help me?

Why would a cat keep burying his muzzle in a dog’s ears?

We recently got a border collie mix. Now that he and our cat have gotten used to each other, they are playing and have become great friends. But one behavior of the cat’s really has us puzzled. He seems to get off on sticking his muzzle as far as possible into the dog’s ears…licking, rubbing his face over the area, holding onto the dog’s head for dear life so the dog won’t pull away. The cat does this at every opportunity when the dog will allow it. Actually, the dog seems to like it, but the cat acts like he is high on catnip after doing this. It’s funny as all get-out, but why does he do it?
We have never seen this behavior in the cat before we got the dog. We keep the dog clean and he’s never been around catnip or the like.

Are there any games where you can play realistically as animals?

Like Dog’s Life for the PS2 and Wolf Quest for the PC. I know The Dog Island is.. Not exactly realistic but it’s not too bad.

Do wild dogs get an adrenaline rush during a hunt?

I am thinking of that saying,”The thrill of the hunt,” and was wondering if wild dogs get an adrenaline rush when a pursuit is on prey. Watching a documentary about a wild dog’s life, observing them closely when they chase prey, I would imagine adrenaline pumping through their bodies, pushing them faster to catch their prey.
Would the same apply for wild cats in a wild pursuit on prey?

what caused pw markets to go out of business?

(poll) Do you think Jesus is in hell?

Is Jesus in Hell?
If jesus inherited the burden of all of humanities sins, Wouldn’t he go to hell? If not i would say God is holding us to a bit of a double Standard. Though seriously whos going to stop him

is there any boxing trainers in my earea?

i need to find a boxing trainer in missouri

Is it just me or this is annoying? (About buying a pet vs shelter pets)?

Whenever somebody starts asking, “I really want a puppy (or a kitten)! Does anybody have one for sale?”

I’m thinking to myself, “Um…humane society? You know, instead of getting one from a pet store or some breeder, why don’t you go save one from a shelter?”

Like people get so hyped up like, “No, I want one like this! This breed!”

And I think it’s sad when everybody just wants the kittens and puppies and the older animals at the shelters are really the ones in need. I mean, they should have a home and someone to love and take care of them for the rest of their lives.

Random rant, pretty much here. Looking for opinions.

Methods of emergency rescue fund-raising?

Our rescue has a 4y/o border collie who suffered some major trauma in their back yard, it is suspected he was attacked by coyotes. He suffered a perforated trachea and is currently in the hospital and making good progress. The vet bills after 24hrs have come to over $1,100 and growing fast. We have our normal fund-raising methods planned for the year like dog washes and attending events, etc. So far for this guy we have only started internal fund-raising by passing the hat to members of the rescue through our website paypal account. Do you know of any other methods of fast fund-raising?
http://www.wybcrescue.org/dogbio.php?id=518&title=Available%20for%20Adoption

What kind of dog do you think she is?

This is my mother in laws dog, her name is Phoebe, she is now nine years old, they got her as a puppy. The add in the news paper stated St. Bernard mix puppies for sale. The mother of the puppies was a Golden Retriever mix, they also owned a male St. Bernard, that is where they got their reasoning behind them being St. Bernard mix puppies. Don’t get me wrong we love this dog to bits! She is perfect although she is also slightly crazy ,she has had 3 near death experiences. She almost died as a puppy not from parvo but something else, she was bitten by a black widow and nearly suffocated (damaging her brain), and she was skinned. While running her side caught a screw on our pool pump and it literally skinned her. She is sweet, but like I said a little crazy.
Her personality is very timid, shy, and she is frantic when people are sick, sad, or playing to rough in the swimming pool. She is super skinny, we’ve tried to get her to put on weight, trying high calorie foods, adding chicken gravy to her food. She eats like a bird, she nibbles here and there, but she will never finish her entire bowl of food, and she is fed twice a day.

What do you think she is, keep in mind her hair is much longer normally, we just got her trimmed for the summer.

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/fire_fighter_11/Picture001.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/fire_fighter_11/Picture003.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/fire_fighter_11/Picture002.jpg
Kurt I did explain a little about her life and how she has nearly died three times, but she has always been scared of cell phones, cameras, and stuff like that.
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/fire_fighter_11/mikeya.jpg

This is a picture I found of a border collie/ retriever mix. I’m sorry but I just don’t see it.

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/fire_fighter_11/Snick2A.jpg

Australian Retriever mix, again, sorry but I just don’t see it.
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/fire_fighter_11/80447-1.jpg

I couldn’t find a grey hound retriever mix, but what about saluki? could this be what she is?
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/fire_fighter_11/80447-1.jpg

saluki retriever mix.

How to get my dog used to quads?

I want to take my dog quading and boating but he is afraid of the quads. He loves car rides but doesn’t like quads! How can I get him used to quads? And also do you know where I can buy a life jacket and goggles for a medium sized dog? Thanks 🙂

How to get my dog used to quads?

I want to take my dog quading and boating but he is afraid of the quads. He loves car rides but doesn’t like quads! How can I get him used to quads? And also do you know where I can buy a life jacket and goggles for a medium sized dog? Thanks 🙂

Taking my dog swimming for the first time?

I have a three year old dog that’s never been in water before besides a bath. We want to take her to a lake, and would love get her to swim a little bit. She has a very timid personality. How should I approach introducing her to the water for the first time? Any personal experiences? Also, I’ve seen doggy life jackets – do you think this would make her more comfortable or just get in the way?

Who are some good reggae artists?

I’ve recently become a fan of reggae but I’ve only heard a view artists Bob Marley, Collie Buddz, etc.

Who are some good reggae artists?

Who would you suggest if I really like Collie Buddz?

What Do Jamaicans Think About the Reggae Artist ‘Collie Buddz’?

Since he’s from bermuda and all, I was wondering if he is widely accepted in the dancehall? I’ve heard him several times, spun by DJ’s, but only in touristy areas.

What breed of dog should I get? Samoyed or shetland sheepdog or collie?

I’m looking into a breed that’s not heavily overbred , and good with children with no history of aggression , I like the samoyed , shetland sheepdog, or the rough collie. Please vote your opinions. Thank you

What is the average cost of a rough collie from a responsible breeder?

I am not looking for a show dog. I’m just looking for a pet. We’d get it only a few weeks old also
yah thanks for no help whatsoever! i dont want websites for shelters!!

Can a collie’s ears be fully pricked like a german shepherd?

This may sound like a strange question, but we had a dog who looked to be full blood(smooth)collie, but had pricked ears leading me to believe she wasn’t a purebreed. We found her as a stray.
Yes, it does matter…I’ve always wondered if she was purebreed or not :)! Don’t worry, I believe in spaying/neutering.
Thank you all for your great answers, I’m so excited to find out they can because it means it is possible to get another dog like her. She was the best dog in the world(to me) :).

How and what do you feed your dog?

I know the brand of dog food is a pretty common question on here, but I’m more interested in your entire feeding regime.

1. What brand(s) of dog food do you feed your dog?
2. How many times a day do you feed your dog?
3. Do you give your dogs vitamins or supplements? What brand? Do you give them with their dinner or separately?
4. Do you add anything else to your dog’s food (yogurt, table scraps, etc.)?
5. Do you regularly give your dog any snacks apart from their regular feeding time?
6. Do you follow the feeding recommendations of anyone (your vet, a book, etc.)?
Oh, and please no thumbs down. This is an opinion question. The only reason someone can answer wrong is by telling us that they feed rabbits to their alligator (or something else meaningless).

If you feel you must expound on the values of your food or the valuelessness of someone else’s, please do so at the end of your response, not by giving someone a thumbs down.
Here’s my answer:
1. Artemis Fresh Mix
2. Once
3. My old dog gets human-grade glucosamine with chondroitin. They both get a supplement, but no particular brand at the moment (looking for a good brand).
4. Daily: Yogurt, garlic, fish oil. I like to keep a little variety in their foods. I’ll add healthy things that I’m eating or other stuff around: herbal tea, potatoes, meat, orange juice, raw eggs, oatmeal, etc.
5. They get a whole carrot in the morning.
6. I follow (though not strictly) the feeding regime of the Goldesteins in The Goldsteins’ Wellness & Longevity Program (book). This book isn’t very well known, I don’t think, but I was very pleased with it when I read it.

How to come to terms with my dog’s death?

My dog got put down last night at 9.42 pm. He was a West Highland Terrier called Bobby and he meant the world to me. I had him from a pup and I was just 6 years old, I am now almost 20 and it’s really hard.
He was diagnosed with chronic kidney failure a couple of weeks ago, we tried to change his diet and make him comfortable, but he kept losing weight, had a heart murmur and developed anaemia. Last night he was awful, he gained the energy to pick himself up, take himself outside and just stay in the shed by himself. I think he knew it was time for him to go, after rushing back from university yesterday, I looked after him all day, but he didn’t want to eat or drink. Last night he tried to get up again, vomited and collapsed, he never got up. He kept breathing, and wouldn’t give in. I called him and he looked up at me, we had to call the vet. The vet came here, attempted to put my dog down by injecting his veins in both legs, but they kept exploding because they became so thin. Eventually he had an injection in his neck, which knocked him out immediately, still breathing. He had to be rolled over and have a final injection in his heart, this broke me, I was there the whole time and wouldn’t leave my boy for one second. I just broke down crying and grabbed him to cuddle him, we had to put him in a bag and kept him in our shed last night.
We are burying him today and putting a slab over where he is buried saying ‘Bobby’s Patch’. I am absolutely heartbroken. Can anyone offer any advice or support about how to get over a dog’s death. I have to see him again today, to cut a little bit of fur off to keep and use it as part of a collage I will make to celebrate his life. This dog means the world to me, I grew up with him, always been with him. Whenever something was wrong I spoke to him, he has never hurt anything…except cats, he never liked cats. I miss him so much already and go out to stand next to his grave a few times a day. RIP Bobby <3
If anyone would like to share their stories then please do

At what age do puppies gain all of their eyesight?

I have a Shar Pei that is around 2 1/2 months old and can’t see that well. I was also wondering if there is a good website to do research about dog’s and different breeds?

How much would does a 1936 atlas cost?

I have a “Collier‘s World Atlas & Gazetteer”
Copyrighted 1936, & in pretty good condition.
Does anyone know its value?

Can somebody give me the law that prohibit alcohol on school grounds ?

My daughter just started montessori primary program in collier county florida, and the first parents-children get together, parents were drinking alcohol on the school ground, I thought that was totally innappropriate, how can I bring the matter up ?

Poll: Who is your favourite artist and what is your favourite painting by them?

Artist in the sense of someone skilled (or I suppose unskilled) in painting.

My favourite artist is John Collier, favourite painting being Lady Godiva, mostly because I find the legend of Lady Godiva interesting.

How to curb a dog’s aggressive behavior?

I recently adopted a rescue dog (Shih Tzu) who at first was very timid. Now that we’ve been together for about 6 months and he has gained some confidence, he acts aggressively towards our home visitors and sometimes to admirers while we are walking down the street. Any suggestions to curb this behavior?

How would I go about opening my own no-kill animal rescue?

I really want to open my own no-kill rescue later in life, but I’m not sure about how to get it started. There are not enough good, no-kill rescues in my area and all of the no-kill rescues here won’t even except any dogs hardly, so I want to change that. Too many good animals, especially dogs, are getting euthanized. Any advice from rescue workers?

How can I rescue a female whippet?

I have a 2-year-old male whippet and would like to rescue a female one in the California area. It seems like all of the purebred whippets are out-of-state, like in Illinois.

What Reggae Song Goes… What Would You Do If Collie Man Comes for You? Chill Reggae Song.. Help Me Out?

It Also Goes… some thing like….Come Down To The DanceHall.. Call the Herbman mixed with the sound system…its good marijuana….what you gonna do when collie man comes for you…

What is the breed of the dog in the Iams commercial?

What is the breed of the black and white dog in the Iams Proactive Health commercial? The commercial is where a man and his dog are playing ball and rolling around in a backyard.
It does look like a Border Collie, but it’s hair is very short. Is this a type of Border Collie??

In your opinion, will the Colts continue the infamous trend of finishing at the bottom following a SB loss?

It’s a trend that has occurred the six of the last nine seasons, with the talent of Manning and the superb defense I don’t see it happening but a losing season the following year has been existence for a while now.

Which dog breeds typically come in a blue merle color?

We have a new rescue that I suspect is an Aussie mix, or possibly a Border Collie mix. He’s probably about 6 months old and he has a blue merle coat. I’ll posts pics sometimes later this week, but for now, I’m trying to figure out what he could possibly be. So which breeds have a tendency to come in that color?

Collie showing aggression – how do I stop it?

I rescued two pure bred Tri-Colored collies that had been surrendered to a kill shelter. They are both females and raised together (2 1/2 years and 1 1/2 years). One is a rough coat and one is a smooth coat. The smooth has started growling and barking at the rough. She has even attacked her a couple of times. She is fine as long as none of us are near the rough or they are outside together. How do I break her of this? I have two children and don’t want to run the risk of them being in the middle of an attack. Other than the growling and aggression, she is a wonderful dog. Please, any serious (non-violent) advice is appreciated.

How much is the average price in the US for a collie?

You know, the kind like Lassie.