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MG...Yes...Johnny "Hoot" Gibson still uses poodles in his Arkansas goose-guiding business.

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This is the link to the analysis of responses to the consultation that lead to the decision: http://www.gov.scot/Publications/2016/10/6117/0

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http://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/s ... -1-4248625

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Contact the Spinone Club of America. Spinoni are a rare breed and if one has gone missing, they'd likely know about it. The fact that it is not chiped is not unusual...not all breeders/owners chip their dogs.

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Health experts warn of blastomycosis high risk in dogs By Alex Ronallo Sunday, August 16th 2015 New London — Animal health experts are warning dogs are at a high risk of contracting blastomycosis. This after the state 13 confirmed cases of the fungal infection in people who tubed down the Little Wol...

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NY Considering Bill to Clarify Rules for Hunting Dogs June 8, 2015 The New York Assembly Agriculture Committee is considering a bill tomorrow (Tuesday, June 9) that would make some changes and clarifications to the laws regarding hunting dogs. Assembly Bill 7220 deals with dogs recovered or seized b...

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The latest from laboratory analysis: http://www.news.wisc.edu/23684

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Interesting blog post regarding the outbreak: http://afludiary.blogspot.ca/2015/04/mi ... k-due.html

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Midwest Canine Influenza outbreak caused by new strain of virus April 12, 2015 By Joe Schwartz ITHACA, N.Y. – The canine influenza outbreak afflicting more than 1,000 dogs in Chicago and other parts of the Midwest is caused by a different strain of the virus than was earlier assumed, according to la...

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Surge in Canine Flu Cases Demands Extra Precautions by Pet Owners Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control (CCDARC) is cautioning dog owners that a recent increase in reported cases of canine infectious respiratory disease (CIRD) could last for several weeks before it subsides. Dr. Donna ...

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New Hampshire: HB 624 Could Deprive Dog Owners of their Property Rights (Thursday, February 05, 2015) On Friday, February 13, the New Hampshire House Environment and Agriculture Committee will consider House Bill 624, a bill regarding animal care costs in cruelty cases. As introduced, the bill could...

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New bill would prohibit leaving hunting, sled dogs outside Posted on February 5, 2015 By Kim Kalunian, WPRO News Rhode Island state law is leaving certain dogs out in the cold. While current laws prohibit dog owners from leaving their pets tied up or confined outside for extended periods of time, th...

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H5N1, which is communicable to humans has been discovered in a green teal duck in WA state according to the OIE: http://www.oie.int/wahis_2/public/wahid.php/Reviewreport/Review?page_refer=MapFullEventReport&reportid=17014&newlang=en Be careful in handling/food preparation of waterfowl. More on this:...

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FYI: Pseudorabies Outbreak Kills Hunting Dogs in Sevier County 01/14/2015 04:53 PM 01/14/2015 05:06 PM DE QUEEN, AR (News release) - A pseudorabies outbreak has been confirmed near De Queen in Sevier County. The outbreak claimed the lives of 10 hunting dogs after they encountered feral swine. The do...

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WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife report on Avian Influenza: http://wdfw.wa.gov/conservation/health/avian_flu/ ... While it is extremely unlikely that hunters or people feeding wild birds could contract bird flu from wild birds, the following common-sense precautions are always recommended to reduce the...

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Discussion on the UJ board (with links) regarding change in vaccination rules for importing dogs to the US:
http://www.uplandjournal.com/cgi-bin/ik ... =2;t=89543

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Study: Dogs could be influenza mixing vessels Posted July 16, 2014 Findings from a new study imply that dogs could act as mixing vessels in which novel influenza viruses with pandemic potential could emerge. The study, “Infection and pathogenesis of canine, equine and human influenza viruses in can...

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News release: Pneumonic plague found in a Colorado resident and pet dog FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 9, 2014 CONTACT: Mark Salley, Communications Director 303-692-2013 mark.salley@state.co.us The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment laboratory yesterday identified pneumonic plague in ...

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Pasadena, CA to Consider Mandatory Spay/Neuter Monday, July 14th - OPPOSITION NEEDED! 7 (Wednesday, July 09, 2014) AKC Government Relations has learned that the Pasadena City Council will conduct a public hearing and vote on a proposed ordinance to require the sterilization of all dogs within the ci...

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Rhode Island Alert: Resolution Mandates Study on Statewide Spay/Neuter 2 (Tuesday, July 01, 2014) House Resolution 8376, a simple resolution (i.e., one that was passed only by one legislative chamber) creating a special legislative commission to “study the requirements for the spaying and neutering ...

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Some links in this blog post may be helpful to some: http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/dog ... og-killer/

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Pets are biggest concern in tularemia outbreak 2:06 p.m. MDT July 4, 2014 Story Highlights If you find potentially infected animals this weekend, call the Humane Society at (970) 226-3647. The biggest concern with the recent outbreak of tularemia is keeping pets from contracting the disease. Tularem...

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Trial results promising for curing puppies' parvo By DAVE KOLPACK — Jun. 1, 2014 9:54 PM EDT GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota company that discovered an antibody technology while trying to cure flocks of dying geese is using its research for a more warm and fuzzy purpose: saving puppies. Earl...

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No, it doesn't involve hunting dogs, but it is interesting since it involves tail docking, the AKC and a breed club. Might have ramifications for other AKC breed clubs. Read the comments as well. Silky Terrier Tails, Ethics and Lawsuits 9 Silky Terrier Club of America members filed a Code of Ethics ...

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Rhode Island Update: Mandatory Spay/Neuter Bill Tabled, May Return (Thursday, May 22, 2014) Yesterday, the Rhode Island House Health, Education, and Welfare Committee held House Bill 8205 for further study. This means that the bill was not approved by the committee, but that it may further consider ...

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Bone Cancer Vaccine Without Amputation Meet Denali:10-year-old Italian Spinoni Clinical Trial: Bone cancer vaccine now being evaluated for dogs with osteosarcoma without amputation Learn about eligibility and trial details... Status: This trial is open and enrolling dogs. There are places for 10 dog...

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Rhode Island Action Needed Now: State-wide Mandatory /Spay Neuter To be Considered Tomorrow, May 21 4 (Tuesday, May 20, 2014) A newly introduced bill, Rhode Island House Bill 8205, which seeks to limit all Rhode Island dog owners from owning or harboring any dog six months of age and older that has ...

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Source: http://www.examiner.com/article/pet-jerky-deaths-1-000-dogs-dead-5-000-ill-due-to-pet-jerky-treats-warning Pet jerky FDA deaths: 1,000 dogs dead, 5,600 ill, FDA warns of pet jerky treats May 18, 2014 Pet jerky FDA reported deaths of more than 1,000 dogs and pet jerky illnesses of more than 5...

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I've heard this stuff works: http://www.amazon.com/Grass-Revitalize- ... roduct_top

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Are you asking as far as health is concerned? If so, then I would say after it's had it's second set of shots. Ask your vet about the incidence of parvo and distemper in your area. I'd avoid dog parks and other area with heavy dog traffic to avoid parvo. For sure, if you work the dog in heavy cover,...

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Source: http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2014-04/bmj-uwd040314.php PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 4-Apr-2014 Contact: Stephanie Burns sburns@bmj.com 44-020-738-36920 BMJ-British Medical Journal Undocked working dogs at greatest risk of tail injuries in Scotland Sufficient evidence to lift current dockin...

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MD Update: Debarking, BSL, Crop/Dock Bills Heading for Final Vote- Contact the Senate Today! ...House Bill 665 - As introduced, this bill would have required veterinarians to perform ear cropping, tail docking, dewclaw removal or surgical births and require that they use anesthesia. The AKC expresse...

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APHIS ANONYMOUS April 1, 2014 | TheDogPlace.org Staff APHIS has posted simple procedures for anyone to make an anonymous complaint about anyone regarding any type of animal - - obviously that includes dogs. Anonymous complaints to APHIS, the newly empowered animal inspectionConsequently, the stage i...

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I believe this is in German but using google translator one can get the drift: http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?act=url&depth=1&hl=en&ie=UTF8&prev=_t&rurl=translate.google.com&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http://www.tlz.de/startseite/detail/-/specific/Marlishausen-Verspielte-Vierbeiner-haben-di...

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Why is this a concern? The Canadian Kennel Club has called for a review of breed standards regarding tail cropping/dew claw removal: http://www.ckc.ca/en/Default.aspx?tabid=201&NewsID=785&prevID=202 As stated "For several years, tail docking, ear cropping and dewclaw removal has been a topic at the ...

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Anyone seen this form from USDA? That form is from Ireland which recently passed a ban on tail docking/dew claw removal with an exception for working dogs: http://agriculture.gov.ie/press/pressreleases/2014/march/title,74312,en.html Scotland has a total ban on tail docking, but in the remainder of ...

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The proposed law requires tail docking and dew claw removal to be done by a licensed vet. A public hearing is scheduled on March 27th: http://www.akc.org/press_center/article ... le_id=5379

Some breeders do their own docking/dew claw removal. This law will ban the practices.

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FYI...Not every state allows trespassing to retrieve a dog. For example, this is being debated in MO: http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2014/03/12/mo-hunters-allowed-to-trespass-to-retrieve-hunting-dogs/ In many states, shooting a dog other than in self-defense is illegal and considered animal abuse. BTW....

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Testing, I'm running or competing against a standard. Competing, head to head with other dogs. No, not the same.

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The answer depends on what the owner will do with the dog when it is not hunting. If the dog is accepted as part of the family and is included in family activities, no problem. If the dog is used strictly for hunting but is pretty much ignored, then it is better off with a non-hunting family that in...

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Can a dog get the flu. Yes. There is H3N8 which is a dog flu for which there is a vaccine. But they can also get seasonal flu (H1N1 and H3N2 for example) .
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24298574
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23254339

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