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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

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Mark collie?

Johnny came home in ’67 to a little bit less than a heroe’s welcome
Guns of war ringing in his head I wonder what he must have thought
About the things some people said
Johnny was a rebel alright it was in his blood like fire in his eyes
Believin’ that freedom was well worth keeping alive
Johnny was a rebel alright he knew where to stand and where to fight
Believin’ that freedom was well worth keeping alive
Johnny was a rebel alright

He used to ride that Harley through the hollows and the hills
Blow through town standing on one wheel
Long hair flyin’ like a sheet in the wind I knew he never would fit in
In the old hometown again
Yeah Johnny was a rebel alright…

That night out on the courthouse yard behind the civil defense and the national guard
I saw an angry mob get out of hand I saw Johnny take a bullet for another man
[ guitar ]
Johnny died young like the good often do fightin’ for right in the struggle of truth
It seems like a waste when I look back today but I guess it’s like he used to say
Our freedom’s only worth as much as we’re all willing to pay
Johnny was a rebel alright Johnny was a rebel alright yes he was
Johnny was a rebel alright yes he was Johnny was a rebel alright yes he was

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Like a lot of their other songs, its most likely about weed.

Collie = Colorado where medical marijuana is legal.

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I think this guy is real. I did a google search and he comes up as a bass player on different cd’s . He also has a myspace page, but i’m at work so i couldn’t open any of those sites

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I am not sure what you are reading, but it is not accurate – or at least what you are writing is not correct. That’s actually good news, because round worms are definitely treatable.

Take a stool sample to the vet and have them analyze it and they will prescribe the correct treatment depending on what type(s) of worms you are dealing with.

How did you discover that your dogs have round worms?

Most puppies develop roundworms – this is quite normal. The best place to get information about this is from your vet.

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These symptoms don’t seem to be related to her heat cycle, but she could have some other underlying condition that hasn’t been treated to cause her lethargy, which may seem worse now that she’s in heat. It is common though for a bitch in heat to display bouts of “moodiness” or irritability (easily startling or feeling “touchy”, becoming somewhat aggressive to other animals, wanting to keep to herself, etc) throughout her 3-4 week long heat (and yes, they will already be going into heat several days before they actually start bleeding).

I would try to allow her plenty of time alone in a quiet, cool, somewhat shady or dark room when she seems to “not feel so good” so that you don’t cause her any additional stress, but ultimately, you should have her seen by a vet to make sure she’s not ill in any way. And, while you’re there, schedule an appointment (or get a referral to a low-cost spay/neuter clinic) to get the poor girl fixed, so she doesn’t have to experience this again! Know that having her spayed will keep her healthier and increase the chance of her living out a long life, free of developing cancers.

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There is no one quick solution to being Green.

At home, we use fluorescent bulbs in place of incandescents – and only use the lights we need.

Most of our trash is put in the recycle bin. All organic matter is buried in the back yard and mixed with my dog’s feces to aid composting – and to prevent the dog from digging the food up.

There are many green activities you can use, such as utilizing dry/composting toilets, taking public transportation or cycling, capturing rainwater for non-potable uses, etc…

By utilizing fewer resources (and returning or reusing the leftovers) we give the planet a chance to breathe. There are only a limited abount of resources on this planet, and once they’re depleted, that’s it.

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You have to email them for a breeder referral

SoCal Collie Club

http://sites.google.com/site/socalcollieclub/

American Collie Club

http://www.collieclubofamerica.org/index.html

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Just giver her a lot of attention and exercise. Collie’s are a working breed and will feel lost and bored if they do not have some thing to do. The best way to bond is to simply play with her.

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Most breeders do vaccinate for measles as the antibodies are like those made from the distemper
shot. You will probably have to take your pup to the vet. And get Distemper, parvo etc. And don’t forget to ask about Heartworms so you can prevent your pup for getting them as the treatment is Arsnic poison. You will also have to repeat the shots in one month and then he will need a rabies shot at
six months.

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Summarize his position:

Is it a credible solution? In theory his arguments are compelling. In reality it fails in the implementation. As Collier mentions himself: “Unless we have an informed society, politicians will get away with gestures. Things that look good, but don’t work.” To understand what he means, just watch the current debate among politicians about economic policy in the US!

There are other problems with Collier’s plan, for example, the size and direction of international capital flows and their consequences on domestic economies. However, this goes way beyond this forum. A good place to start is to study the Asian Crisis of 1997.

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Hi David… I’m back!
Here you go:
1900-1914 (“Caf’conc’ et Cabaret”) : Sous les ponts de Paris (1913) by Georgel : cabaret songs, often saucy, popular entertainment, …
1914-1918 (“Chansons dans la guerre”) : Quand Madelon (1914) by Bach : patriotic songs,…
1918-1930 (“les années folles”) : J’ai deux amours, mon Pays et Paris (1930) by Josephine Baker : love and glamour in 1920s Paris, discovering jazz, ..
1930-1939 (“de l’euphorie à la débâcle”) : Parlez moi d’amour (1930) by Lucienne Boyer : “chanson réaliste” (very depressing…) or very sentimental,…
1939-1945 (“chansons sous l’Occupation”) : Douce France (1942) by Charles Trenet : nostalgia,…
The late 1800s saw the dawn of the music hall when Yvette Guilbert was a major star. The era lasted through to the 1930s and saw the likes of Félix Mayol, Lucienne Boyer, Marie-Louise Damien, Marie Dubas, Fréhel, Georges Guibourg, Tino Rossi, Jean Sablon, Charles Trenet and Maurice Chevalier.
Http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_France#20th_Century
http://www.amazon.com/Best-Accordions-Paris-Various-Artists/dp/B000000K4H/ref=cm_lmf_tit_4/102-3578342-1146542
http://www.frenchdanceleeds.co.uk/songs/songs.html
La Bal Musette: http://www.popmatters.com/pm/music/reviews/7086/les-primitifs-du-futur-world-musette/
http://www.understandfrance.org/France/FrenchSongs.html
http://www.vistawide.com/german/german_music/german_folk_music.htm
http://www.about-germany.org/music/hollaender.php
http://www.dva.uni-freiburg.de/
http://www.folk-seiten.de/traditional_music_in_Germany.htm
http://cnx.org/content/m11025/latest/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_folk_music
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/modmusic.html#World%20War%20I
Here’s a forum board of International WWI Music that you can join: http://europeanww1lh.forumup.be/post-1051-europeanww1lh.html
http://www.robertchristgau.com/xg/music/collier.php
HEINRICH SCHLUSNUS (1888-1952) was the premier German baritone in Germany for over 40 years, particularly noted for his singing of Verdi. He was also a fine singer of lieder. His records span the acoustic and well into the electric era, throughout the Third Reich and beyond. They are all of the highest calibre.
The celebrated Jewish baritone, JOSEPH SCHWARTZ (1880-1926) was born in Riga but apecialized in the German repertoire, though he also sang other roles such as Escamillo in CARMEN. His records are well sought after and for good reason. This was a great artist. MARGARETE MATZENAUER (née Temesvar 1881-1963). After an initial success in Europe, she sang at The Metropolitan for 20 years ERNESTINE SCHUMANN-HEINK (1861-1936) A very different singer was the German soprano ELISABETH SCHUMANN (1885-1952), here seen as MIGNON. Her unique lyric soprano was perfect for Richard Strauss operas, for instance, as well as for lieder. Jewish-German soprano LOTTE LEHMANN (1888-1976), deservedly sang alongside such greats as Tauber and Chaliapin during the 1920s, but the appearance of the Nazis forced her to move to the USA where she triumphed again for further decade. She was as fine an exponent of lieder and operetta as opera with a warm soprano sound that appealed to everyone. Http://www.spats.demon.co.uk/GreatGermanSingers.html
http://www.amazon.com/Gott-Kaiser-Vaterland-Patriotic-Recordings/dp/B000EON6GM
http://mki.wisc.edu/News/Conferences/MusicMirror/MusicConfReport.htm
Songs, 1907-1919, n.d.
Includes: “Bohemia” (two different songs),and “Come to the Land of Bohemia.” “The Broken Troth”
B Instrumentals, 1898-1946
Includes: “In Gay Bohemia” and “Ku Vitezstvi” (“On to Victory”). (6 items)
C Folio, n.d., “Bohemian Dance Album” (accordian arrangements).
Here’s a whole bunch of songs by country:
http://americanhistory.si.edu/archives/d5300nh2.htm
http://www.nlib.ee/cenl/docs/annual_reports/france03-04.pdf
And…… Don’t forget Klezmer.

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Incidents in air
TBF Avenger 1942
PBY Catalina 1942
TBF Avenger 1943
Lockheed PV-1 Ventura x4 1943
PB4Y Privateer 1943
PBY Catalina 1944
PB4Y Privateer 1944
SBD-5 Dauntless 1944
PBY-5A Catalina 1944
B-24 Liberator 1945
PB4Y Privateer 1945
Flight 19, lost on December 5, 1945
Martin Mariner, lost on December 5, 1945
C-54 1947
DC-3 NC16002, lost on December 28, 1948
Avro Tudor Star Tiger, lost on January 30, 1948
Avro Tudor Star Ariel, lost on January 17, 1949
Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat 1950
Grumman F9F-2 Panther 1950
C-46 British York transport, lost on February 2, 1952
TV-2 Texan 1953
USN Super Constellation, lost on October 30, 1954
Martin Marlin, lost on November 9, 1956
Super Sabre, lost on March 18, 1960
Pogo 22, lost on October 15, 1961
USAF KB-50 Aerial Tanker, lost on January 8, 1962
USAF C-133 Cargomaster, lost on May 27, 1962
USAF C-133 Cargomaster, lost on September 22, 1963
USAF KC-135 Stratotankers, lost on August 28, 1963
USAF C-119 Flying Boxcar, lost on June 5, 1965
Cessna 172, lost on June 6, 1969
F-4 Phantom II “Sting 27”, lost on October 10, 1971
Caribbean Flight 912, lost November 3, 1978
DC-3 N407D, lost on September 21, 1978
Fighting Tiger 524, lost on February 22, 1978
Beechcraft N9027Q, lost on February 11, 1980
Ercoupe N3808H, lost on June 28, 1980
Beech Bonanza, lost on January 6, 1981
Piper Cherokee N3527E, lost on March 26, 1986
Grumman Cougar Jet, lost on October 31, 1991

Incidents at sea
General Gates; went missing 1780 (no British warship claimed her sinking)
USS Insurgent, a 36-gun French-built warship with 340 crew; went missing September 1799
USS Pickering; went missing on voyage to West Indies, on or around August 20, 1800
USS Wasp; sloop-of-war that severely harassed British shipping in the War of 1812, went missing on Caribbean cruise, October 1814
USS Epervier, while carrying original peace proposals for War of 1812; left Algiers for Norfolk, and went missing, 1815, delaying the ending of hostilities (rare instance of maritime disappearance directly connected to international politics)
USS Wildcat, crew of 31; went missing after leaving Cuba, October 1824
Schooner Lynx, crew of 40; went missing in far western Atlantic, 1824
Schooner USS Hornet, victor over HMS Peacock in 1812; went missing in far western Atlantic, 1824
Rosalie; went missing in Sargasso Sea, 1840
USS Grampus; went missing sailing south of the Carolinas, March 1843
HMS Atalanta, crew of 290; went missing, after departing Bermuda for home, 1880
Spray, piloted by renowned world-circumnavigator Joshua Slocum, considered “finest sailor of his age”; went missing after departing Miami, November 14, 1909
Timandra, 1,579 gross-ton freighter, crew of 21 under Captain Lee; went missing, while bound for Buenos Aires from Norfolk in cargo of coal, sometime between March 6 and March 27, 1917; sent no wireless/radio communication, despite capability
Collier USS Cyclops, crew and passengers of 309 under Lieutenant Commander George Worley; went missing after leaving Barbados for Baltimore, sometime after March 6, 1918; sent no wireless/radio communication, despite capability
Tramp steamer SS Cotopaxi, crew of 32 under Captain Meyers; went missing, after leaving Charleston, South Carolina for Havana, Cuba, December 1, 1925; sent no wireless/radio communication, despite capability
Freighter SS Suduffco, crew of 29; went missing, while sailing from New York City to Los Angeles, March 14, 1926, though owner waited approximately one month before reporting her overdue; sent no wireless/radio communication, despite capability
British freighter Anglo Australian, 5,500 tonnes, crew of 38 under Captain Parslow; went missing, bound from Cardiff, Wales for British Columbia, March 1938; last reported by wireless/radio off Azores: “Passing Fayal this afternoon. All well.”
Evelyn K; lost on March 6, 1948
SS Samkey; lost on January 31, 1948
Home Sweet Home; lost on January 13, 1955
Connemara IV; lost on September 26, 1955
Revonoc; lost on January 1, 1958
SS Marine Sulphur Queen; lost on February 3, 1963
Sno’ Boy; lost on July 2, 1963
Enchantress; lost on January 13, 1965
El Gato; lost on October 28, 1965
Witchcraft; lost on December 22, 1967
El Caribe; lost on September 10, 1971
Dawn; lost on April 22, 1975
Sylvia L. Ossa; lost in October 1976
SS Poet; lost on October 26, 1980

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Your mixed breed Border Collie can be started on livestock, since she is keen on herding. Go to the United Stated Border Collie Assoc. Site. There, it lists sanctioned herding trials. You can go to one and speak to the handlers. When your dog turns a year old, you can get her started. In the meantime, you can take her and have an instinct test done. You don’t need to own a farm, for your dog to be started on livestock, you can take lessons 2-3 times a week.

Agility/obedience and walks are not enough mental stimulation for a BC/BC mix.

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Tell them as you’ve told us. I agree, having a wonderful friend to tell every thing to makes life easier.
As long as you are willing to care for it I’d say yes.
Getting a rescue is a wonderful idea and you can give a lonely dog a forever home.

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They have puppies at pounds.

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Well with a GSD you should be careful not to feed a high protein food
How to grade your dog’s food: (Some brands are done at the very bottom)
Start with a grade of 100:

1) For every listing of “by-product”, subtract 10 points.

2) For every non-specific animal source (”meat” or “poultry”, meat, meal or fat) reference, subtract 10 points.

3) If the food contains BHA, BHT, or ethoxyquin, subtract 10 points.

4) For every grain “mill run” or non-specific grain source, subtract 5 points.

5) If the same grain ingredient is used 2 or more times in the first five ingredients (i.e. “ground brown rice”, “brewer’s rice”, “rice flour” are all the same grain), subtract 5 points.

6) If the protein sources are not meat meal and there are less than 2 meats in the top 3 ingredients, subtract 3 points.

7) If it contains any artificial colorants, subtract 3 points.

8 ) If it contains ground corn or whole grain corn, subtract 3 points.

9) If corn is listed in the top 5 ingredients, subtract 2 more points.

10) If the food contains any animal fat other than fish oil, subtract 2 points.

11) If lamb is the only animal protein source (unless your dog is allergic to other protein sources), subtract 2 points.

12) If it contains soy or soybeans, subtract 2 points.

13) If it contains wheat (unless you know that your dog isn’t allergic to wheat), subtract 2 points.

14) If it contains beef (unless you know that your dog isn’t allergic to beef), subtract 1 point.

15) If it contains salt (or sodium, as it is also called), subtract 1 point.

Extra Credit:

1) If any of the meat sources are organic, add 5 points.

2) If the food is endorsed by any major breed group or nutritionist, add 5 points.

3) If the food is baked not extruded, add 5 points.

4) If the food contains probiotics, add 3 points.

5) If the food contains fruit, add 3 points.

6) If the food contains vegetables (NOT corn or other grains), add 3 points.

7) If the animal sources are hormone-free and antibiotic-free, add 2 points.

8 ) If the food contains barley, add 2 points.

9) If the food contains flax seed oil (not just the seeds), add 2 points.

10) If the food contains oats or oatmeal, add 1 point.

11) If the food contains sunflower oil, add 1 point.

12) For every different specific animal protein source (other than the first one; count “chicken” and “chicken meal” as only one protein source but “chicken” and “salmon” as 2 different sources), add 1 point.

13) If it contains glucosamine and chondroitin, add 1 point.

14) If the vegetables have been tested for pesticides and are pesticide-free add 1 point.

94-100+ = A
86-93 = B
78-85 = C
70-77 = D
69 = F

Here are some foods that have already been scored.

Dog Food scores:

Authority Harvest Baked / Score 116 = A+
Bil-Jac Select / Score 68 = F
Blue Buffalo / Score 114 = A+
Canidae All Life Stages Chicken & Rice / Score 94 = A
Canidae All Life Stages Lamb & Rice / Score 101 = A+
Canidae Platinum / Score 91 = B
Chicken Soup Senior / Score 115 = A+
Diamond Maintenance / Score 64 = F
Diamond Lamb Meal & Rice / Score 92 = B
Diamond Large Breed 60+ Formula / Score 99 = A
Dick Van Patten’s Natural Balance Ultra Premium / Score 122 = A+
Dick Van Patten’s Duck and Potato / Score 106 = A+
Doctors Foster and Smith Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Formula / Score 101 = A+
Doctors Foster and Smith Adult Lamb & Brown Rice Formula / Score 102 = A+
Eagle Pack Holistic Select Large & Giant Breed Adult Formula / Score 101 = A+
Eagle Pack Super Premium Large & Giant Breed Puppy Formula / Score 97 = A
Eagle Pack Super Premium Natural Formula / Score 96 = A
Eukanuba Large Breed Puppy Formula / Score 82 = B
Foundations / Score 106 = A+
Hund-n-Flocken Adult Dog (lamb) by Solid Gold / Score 93 = B
Iams Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Premium / Score 73 = D
Innova Dog / Score 114 = A+
Innova Evo /Score 114 = A+
Kirkland Signature Chicken, Rice, and Vegetables (Costco brand) / Score 110 = A+
Natures Recipe Lamb Meal & Rice / Score 96 = A
Nutrisource Lamb and Rice / Score 87 = B
Nutro Natural Choice Large Breed Puppy / Score 87 = B
Nutro Natural Choice Large Breed Adult / Score 86 = B
Nutro Max Large Breed Adult / Score 85 = C
Pet Gold Adult with Lamb & Rice / Score 23 = F
Premium Edge Chicken, Rice & Vegetables / Score 111 = A+
Premium Edge Lamb, Rice & Vegetables / Score 110 = A+
Premium Edge Puppy Large Breed Lamb, Rice & Vegetable / Score 104 = A+
ProPlan Natural Turkey & Barley / Score 103 = A+
Purina Beneful / Score 17 = F
Purina Dog / Score 62 = F
Purina Come-n-Get It / Score 16 = F
Royal Canin Bulldog / Score 100 = A+
Royal Canin Large Breed Giant Adult Formula / Score 95 = A
Royal Canin Natural Blend Adult / Score 106 = A+
Sensible Choice Chicken and Rice / Score 97 = A
Science Diet Advanced Protein Senior 7+ / Score 63 = F
Science Diet for Large Breed Puppies / Score 69 = F
Wellness Fish & Sweet Potato (

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Organix would be better for the fact that organic foods use no pesticides, chemical fertilizers, antibiotics or growth hormones. The best way to look for a good food beyond this is to check the protein source. Avoid by-products. Chicken/beef meal is good but fresh is better. The protein source should be the very first ingredient, there shouldn’t be a lot of fillers such as corn, the food should be naturally preserved with vitamin E (mixed tocopherols), free of preservatives, artificial flavors and colors, the more protein sources the better, it is good to have digestive enzymes and omega 3 and 6 in the food. If the food is made by a major brand, avoid it…such as Science Diet Naturals. Major companies that put these products out are just trying to keep up with the profits and are more likely to use inferior ingredients. Natures Variety is a good organic food. I think Nutro is at the lower end of your list. The others are all good foods, just check ingredients as outlined above.

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Oh, no, no, no! Science Diet and Pedigree are two of the worst! You don’t want to feed your pup anything that contains corn (dogs cannot digest corn well at all), by-products, animal digest (animal feces), artificial colors and/ or flavors, etc. I would strongly suggest that you don’t talk to your vet about nutrition. Vets take a class on nutrition and it’s taught by a dog food company. The vet learns whatever that company wants them to learn and then they sell that dog food in their office. Also, any dog food that you see on a commercial or that you can buy from the grocery store is going to be a poor quality food. Grocery stores are for people, pet stores are for pets.

My husband and I have been very happy with Natural Balance and Canidae. They are both good quality dog foods and those are the two food our three dogs have done the best on. They eat Canidae because they seem to do a bit better on it, but we were very happy with Natural Balance as well. I would highly recommend both brands!

Here’s a kibble rating chart and some foods and what they scored. This is what we used to find a good quality food for our pups.

You will need your kibble’s list of ingredients, as found on the bag (or oftentimes their website).
Please note, however, this is for ingredients ONLY…. So before feeding a pup be sure to look at
the protein and fat and calcium and calories in the Guaranteed Analysis.

Start with a grade of 100:

-For every listing of “by-product”, subtract 15 points
-For every non-specific animal source (“meat” or “poultry”, meat, meal or fat) reference, subtract
10 points
-If there are no specific meats or meat meals, subtract 25 points
-For every grain “mill run” or non-specific grain source, or grain “middlings”, subtract 10 points
-If the food contains BHA, BHT, or ethoxyquin, subtract 15 points
-If the same grain ingredient is used 2 or more times in the first five ingredients (i.e. “ground
brown rice”, “brewer’s rice”, “rice flour” are all the same grain), subtract 5 points for each
occurrence
-If the protein sources are not (specific) meat meal and there are less than 2 meats in the top 3
ingredients, subtract 3 points
-If it contains any artificial colorants, subtract 5 points
-If it contains ground corn or whole grain corn, subtract 3 points (subtract 5 if corn is listed in the
top 5 ingredients)
-If the food contains any animal fat other than fish oil, subtract 3 points
-If lamb is the only animal protein source (unless your dog is allergic to other protein sources),
subtract 2 points
-If it contains soy or soybeans, subtract 5 points
-If it contains wheat (unless you know that your dog isn’t allergic to wheat), subtract 2 points
-If it contains beef (unless you know that your dog isn’t allergic to beef), subtract 1 point
-If it contains salt, subtract 3 points
-If it contains corn syrup, molasses, or other added sweetener, subtract 10 points

Extra Credit:

-For every different specific animal protein source (other than the first one; count “chicken” and
“chicken meal” as only one protein source, but “chicken” and “turkey” as 2 different sources – do
not count egg, cheese, or other similar ingredients), add 1 point
-If the food contains 3 or less different mentions of grains (or other high-carb plant-based foods
like potatoes), add 5 points
-If any of the meat sources are organic, add 5 points (if the number 1 ingredient is organic meat,
add 10 points)
-If the animal sources are hormone-free and antibiotic-free, add 3 points
-If the food is baked not extruded, add 5 points
-If the food contains probiotics, add 3 points
-If the food contains fruit or vegetables (NOT corn or other grains), add 3 points
-If the vegetables have been tested for pesticides and are pesticide-free, add 1 point
-If the food contains barley or oats or oatmeal, add 1 point
-If it contains sunflower, hemp, flaxseed, or other polyunsaturated vegetable oils, add 3 points
(add 5 if it is the #1 fat)
-If the vitamin and mineral sources are chelated, add 5 points

94-100+ = A
86-93 = B
78-85 = C
70-77 = D
<70 = F

Food Grade Results
A's Score
A+ Chicken Soup for the pet lovers soul 113
A+ Eagle Pack Holistic chicken 114
A+ Eagle Pack Holistic LG and Giant Breed Adlt 113
A+ Eagle Pack Natural 104
A+ Timberwolf Organics Lamb and Venison 136
A+ Solid Gold Bison 123
A+ Solid Gold Wolf King 109
A+ Solid Gold Hund N flocken 105
A+ Solid Gold Mmillennia 111
A+ Innova 117
A+ Natural Balance Duck and Potato 114
A+ Canidae 119
A+ Foundations Chicken and Vegetable 109
A+ Flint River Ranch Fish and Chips 109
A+ Wysong Synorgon 110
A+ Flint River Ranch Lamb, Millet and Rice 117
A+ Back to Basics 107

B's
B Eukanuba Natural Lamb and Rice 87

C's
C Nutro Lamb and Rice 85

D's
D Iams Lamb and Rice 74

F's
F Pedigree Adult Complete 14
F Ol'Roy 9
F Science Diet Chicken Adult Maintainance 45
F Purina Beniful original 23
All Purina and Pro Plan foods rate as a F
F Pro Plan Giant Breed Adult 41
F Pro Plan Performance 53
F Pro Plan Chicken and Rice
F Purina Dog chow
F Purina Large Breed 40
F Diamond Lamb and Rice 61
F Diamond Performance (formerly professional)
F Diamond Large Breed 55

As for mixing the wet and dry food together, yes you can do that. Both of our females will eat anything, but our male is really picky! So, we feed them the Canidae dry food and mix in some Canidae wet food and they LOVE it! : )

Also, here's the Canidae.. Http://www.canidae.com/dogs/all_life_stages/dry.html

And the the Natural Balance website.. Http://www.naturalbalanceinc.com/

This website was also very helpful to us.. Http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_reviews/

I hope this helps some! Good luck! : )