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vabrittfan

Nice looking pup. Having just lived through the howling for hours at night in the crate myself I will tell you that it will get better eventually.

vabrittfan

I don't personally hunt but I often competed in obedience & conformation with my Brittany that my dad successfully hunted with during hunting season. My current dogs have all done a mix of hunt tests, dock diving, agility, conformation, tracking, obedience, & rally. I think a dog (well at least a Br...

vabrittfan

I think it looks like a lot of fun! We don't throw parties for all birthdays but we did when our German Shepherd made it to 10 (she had A LOT of health problems) & I'm planning to have one for our Britt when he turns 16 on the 20th.

vabrittfan

I'm near Roanoke & may be able to help you place some pups. I don't have any litters planned & have turned several folks away recently looking for pups. Can you send me a PM with more details about when the pups were born, sex, etc??

vabrittfan

I have a friend that has been to a couple. I know her younger Britts have passed the TAN test & one of her older dogs got the GUN title & another the HUNT title. She's in VA but I know she travels a lot for dog events. I believe she went to GA for one of the TAN tests given by the French Britt club.

vabrittfan

I'm wondering if it could be some type of sprain. Sprains take forever to heal. I know I severely sprained my left ankle 2 summers ago & it was literally months before I was walking normally & without pain & still several months after that that certain positions I put my ankle in still caused twinge...

vabrittfan

You mean they aren't covered with our new Obamacare? I knew it wasn't as good as he tried to convince us it was. I guess it's OK but rather hard to justify for the average dog I think when the coverage quite limited, premiums quite high, co-pays quite high, and catastophic illiness or accidents qui...

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I just recently purchased it for my new pup. Wishing dearly I had purchased it for my last dog as we spent nearly $1,000 diagnosing him with IMHA & probably could have spent more had I known I had insurance that would help with the testing & not having to be so frugal knowing I would have to beg, bo...

vabrittfan

I've feed Blue Buffalo & really liked it for my dogs but it kept my cats much too heavy. (even their lite formula)

I'm currently feeding Innova to my 14 week old Brittany pup & I like it a lot.

I've heard good things about Orijen as well.

vabrittfan

I've had it happen before with dogs & also have to 2nd the post about the women in the same household as I've experienced that as well.

vabrittfan

For the most part mine don't do it outside but inside its almost impossible to keep them away from the all you can eat buffet (AKA the litter box)

vabrittfan

I think the Vet needs to tell you what percentage he recommends for both protein and fat. Most of the grain free foods will be to high in protein/fat. The example he showed me was 28% protein & I think about 10% fat. Although the 28% protein seems a little high for essentially a couch potato that i...

vabrittfan

Thanks for everyone's input. His bloodwork looked good at the vet yesterday. Not well enough to start trying to wean the Prednisone again but good. The vet said especially for a dog that has been on Prednisone long-term. (going on 15 months now) However, he was also diagnosed with low thyroid & will...

vabrittfan

If you're going to get 2 pups I would space them further apart than a month. Ideally you want to get the first pup settled in & started on a routine in the house & their training before you get the next pup.

vabrittfan

Thanks Kristi that was kind of my thoughts too. Pup is only 11 weeks old now so I'm thinking summertime would be perfect to get her started on this. Although a lot of trainers it seems head to Montana/South Dakota/etc during that time. I did manage to find a gal with Weims that has a place at the la...

vabrittfan

Thanks I'll suggest he try again.

vabrittfan

Thanks to everyone for your input. I will be following up on the suggestions. At this point I'm not looking to send her away anywhere. Just want to go somewhere that I can work with her myself.

vabrittfan

I referred someone to this website a few weeks ago & he recently mentioned he had posted something in the dogs for sale section & his post was removed without any explanation. For future reference what would cause this to happen?

vabrittfan

Okay so I've got my new Brittany puppy & I'm interested in seeing if there is somewhere I can take her in the Roanoke, VA area (willing to drive 1-2 hours) to introduce her to birds. Is there such a thing as training lessons for hunting? Where I would go & work with the dog myself under the instruct...

vabrittfan

I don't think your going to see a normal dog no matter what you choose to feed due to his disease and meds. If Salmon/Sweet Potato Grain Free is your choice and he does well on that kind of food you might look at your Costco (if you shop there) for a new food called Natures Domain Grain Free Salmon...

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Actually Canidae was one of the foods in my previous example & the other one is Taste of the Wild. The dog in question is a 5 year old Brittany who due to medical problems is unable to be as active as a normal 5 year old dog & also has managed to gain about 4 lbs in the last 1 1/2 years. I'm trying ...

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I know the food question gets beat to death on here & I'm not even going to mention brands but I'm comparing 2 foods that have the same % protein & fat. They both state I should feed approximately 2 cups to a 50 lb dog. However one says the calories are 468 & one says 360 per cup. So is the 468 calo...

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Just a quick update. Vet was unable to take a urine sample because her bladder was too empty but based on my description he agreed probably UTI. She started Clavamox anitbiotics & after the first couple doses she has already quit the weird squatting but no peeing she was doing so that seems to be do...

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Thanks for the input. I agree it sounds like a UTI infection so I'll call the vet tomorrow. I think that is what is causing her to pee in inappropriate places also as previously she has been good about not peeing in her crate & doing very well with her housetraining as young as she is. I have to say...

vabrittfan

I guess I'm a little bit of a new mom here & wondering if this is something that warrants a trip to the ER vet or just call my vet tomorrow. 9 1/2 week old female Brittany pup which we've had a for a week. We are feeding her Pro Plan puppy (the breeder free fed but I'm feeding it to her 3 meals a da...

vabrittfan

oh- real good breeding you had- bad hips- and that was because he wasn't inside the standard- but you would have bred him- puts you right with the nae sayers- huge you say my male is- ahhhhhhhhhhh if you had a tape and were decent- but then again- he's no good- too big- you like the little round Br...

vabrittfan

Personally I miss the old Britts you see in the various breed books that won in the field & still look like Britts & not pointer/setter mixes. You should try going to a field trial sometime and you could see quite a few of those dogs - the ones that get it done in the field and can win in the show ...

vabrittfan

Personally I miss the old Britts you see in the various breed books that won in the field & still look like Britts & not pointer/setter mixes. You should try going to a field trial sometime and you could see quite a few of those dogs - the ones that get it done in the field and can win in the show ...

vabrittfan

vabrittfan- so I have a Britt that is big and runs like- well- he has wheels- should I figure you aren't happy because he's a wee bit over show standards No I'm not talking about the wee bit over. I'm talking about the 2-3" over & the dog that barely resembles a Brittany in looks. There is a reason...

vabrittfan

I've had a dog on it for over a year now & its predicted he will be on it long term. If you can avoid that I would but in our case its either deal with the Prednisone & side effects or my dog dies. I think the worst is the bloating. He looks huge & I can tell he doesn't feel well. Then there is the ...

vabrittfan

I realize that show titles are determined in the show ring, not on the line at a FT. Just thought maybe Britts were checked along with V's, based on what seems to be a breed wide focus on dual dogs. I know that not everyone in the britt breed is focused on the dual dog but it seems there is a large...

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If you do all you have to do is call for a measurement and if it is measured out the dog is disqualified from future shows unless you can prove the measurement was bad. Ezzy This is incorrect information. In AKC the dog has to be measured out 3 times & then it is out for life. In Canada the dog onl...

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If anyone is interested here are the requirements of the ABC Hall of Fame: To be eligible, the dog must be dead. Date of death must be within the past 15 years. Nominees should be animals that knowledgeable breeders would look for in pedigrees when establishing or improving breeding programs. They s...

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As several have posted yes Buddy should probably get in but will he is a different matter entirely. This has been talked about extensively on a couple of the Brittany e-lists awhile back. Even though the actual wording for the BFTHOF talks about contributions in the "field" it really is meaning the ...

vabrittfan

The pedigree is completely different than any that I looked at when I started looking/this discussion regarding pup #1 vs pup #2. However, the advice of waiting for the right breeder/good pedigree/well-bred pup #3 no matter what was the main point. Here is the pedigree: http://www.perfectpedigrees.c...

vabrittfan

I look at the first 3 generations. Anything beyond that as another poster mentioned is simply name dropping. Especially if there is nothing in the first 3 generations. Now I love pedigree research & will research well beyond that but I expect to see something in those generations or I'm not interest...

vabrittfan

I don't shave mine but my retired dogs (that are altered) I use a #5 blade on my clippers to take down some of the hair on their belly & beck. I also like to keep the ears & feet trimmed neatly. I'm too lazy to do the grooming with scissors as I spend enough time doing that for shows as it is. If yo...

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Just a quick update to post that I went with the often discussed option #3 for my new puppy. Sent off my non-refundable deposit last week so now just have to wait 5 more weeks for the final evaluation & to know which pup will be mine (I'm 4th pick of 8 girls).

vabrittfan

I'm sure your local Brittany club would welcome a new member. You can check here to see which is closest:

http://clubs.akc.org/brit/secretary.htm

vabrittfan

well said- 7-8 weeks it's just a guess and whatever someone feels good about congrats to you for picking one that you thought fit the new owner- think many breeders would like to offer help as to which pup to pick LOL well they were very nice people but after several hours they had no clue. They li...

vabrittfan

I would rather not post pedigrees. The pups are about 7-8 weeks old. Everyone brought up a lot of good points of things to consider. Several years ago I bought a female from a breeder in WA. The parents were not titled. However, I knew the owner of the sire/dam & knew that previously they did show/t...

vabrittfan

I wasn't just referring only to conformation. I guess I didn't explain myself very well. I was trying to differentiate between one pup was only okay (not just looks but overall) but had a really great pedigree while the other one was really outstanding but had a very mediocre pedigree. (no dogs to s...

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Arlette thanks for your great comments. Regarding the pedigree these are not dogs that have won in either NSTRA or American Field. I think it is more just a case of like you said someone breeding for a number of years and they are selling mostly pets/companion hunting dogs. But they are very attract...

vabrittfan

I’m interested in comments/discussion about if you had to pick one of the following or if you’ve done so in the past what made you choose: #1 really nice bitch puppy but her pedigree is lacking (seriously lacking until you get 4+ generations back) #2 okay bitch puppy but has a really great pedigree ...

vabrittfan

Congratulations. That is quite an accomplishment!

vabrittfan

My parents had a 4 year old Brittany when I was born & that's pretty much the end of the story. I've had at least one (usually more than one) ever since. I grew up going hunting with my dad. I have a fond memory of having to go with him one time because he was hunting with one of my retired show dog...

vabrittfan

No fair posting such a cute Brittany puppy picture. I've been trying to convince my husband that we need another Brittany, but I'm not having any luck.

vabrittfan

Congratulations & beautiful pup!

vabrittfan

You have to purchase it from a vet or your vet has to write you a Rx to purchase it elsewhere. As I mentioned I purchase mine in Australia (where no Rx is required). It is cheaper for me. Sounds like it is not cheaper for everyone though.

vabrittfan

well, if you call me in the night, i will answer the phone!. however, i am afraid the trip fee might be cost prohibitive!! :wink: :wink: Yeah a trip to Virginia probably would cost me more than a trip to the ER vet. I will say that for the most part my vets are very reasonably priced. The vet that ...

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