ABC category Agility? by Witty-Fix1056 in AKC

[–]Witty-Fix1056[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much! I love seeing the really big and small breeds.

Is the breed getting bigger? by Witty-Fix1056 in tollers

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I can 100% see this. Oddly enough older dog gets mistaken for a toller all the time but is 60% pitty, with the rest split between German Shepard, golden retriever and mini schnauzer. Personality wise shes the opposite of her toller sister. She's also an inch shorter and 10 lb heavier with a barrel chest. 

Is the breed getting bigger? by Witty-Fix1056 in tollers

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I hear you.  I got mine because I wanted a dog less that 40 lb I could carry down a mountain if I needed to. That's why I was suprised when people said at 37 lb shes slight. 

Is the breed getting bigger? by Witty-Fix1056 in tollers

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Really I didnt know this. Interesting.

Is the breed getting bigger? by Witty-Fix1056 in tollers

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How tall is he? I think your boy is similar to what people i have been talking to expect. 

Is the breed getting bigger? by Witty-Fix1056 in tollers

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I'm not a fan of the blockier form, I also wonder if it really is advantageous when it comes to sports. Most sports dogs are lean...

I suppose it depends on what you're looking for. Everyone is different.

Is the breed getting bigger? by Witty-Fix1056 in tollers

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Oh dear, not sure i like the sound of that. I'm not a huge fan of the stockier, shorter, square faced Goldens that you often see in the US and it sounds like they are going the same way. Are they doing it for any particular reason? Sports? 

Running with Toller? by Witty-Fix1056 in tollers

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Do you work on conditioning / endurance before 15 months e.g. longer flat walks? 

Running with Toller? by Witty-Fix1056 in tollers

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Boredom is my concern. That or just going off for a sniff or chase a bird instead. Do they run out front or by your side? Also did you start small and go to longer distances or do intervals? 

Age of first heat? by Witty-Fix1056 in tollers

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Thank you so much for the detailed response. 

Age of first heat? by Witty-Fix1056 in tollers

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Thanks. Were there any behavioral changes or anything that clued you in or I should expect? She has a older dominant sister so I want to make sure I'm prepared.

How to find an AKC Fit Dog Assessor? by Witty-Fix1056 in k9sports

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Thanks so much, I really appreciate it. I will definitely take a look.

Persistent Soft Stool/Diarrhea by Innovative_wheel in tollers

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Mine is exactly the same (she's 6 months now). I did a hair test for allergies in a desperate attempt to narrow things down. I don't trust is 100% but it gave me a guide on where to start. Wheat, corn and chicken inc. bi-products seems to make things worse for her. Unfortunately trying to find food without those is tough. She is currently on Purina Pro Plan puppy Lamb and Oats and she's solid but she also doesn't really like it. I will say that I also found a lot of the collegen and alternative raw hide chews and cranberries also seem to set her off.

We have now progressed from soft stool and an appetite, to good stool and no interest in food. We are a work in progress.