You are thinking about getting a dog and someone told you that you should seriously consider getting a Boston Terrier. While I am personally inclined to agree with them, here are some things to consider when making your decision. Remember that these dogs live to be 15 years or older, so it is a long-term commitment that you should not make lightly.

Read below for information that can help you make the decision.

Pros

1. Boston Terriers don’t bark

Both males and females of the breed bark very rarely. While they rarely bark, they make excellent watchdogs and will alert you when someone comes to the door or something is not right.

2. They are relatively small and do not lose much

Another good basis for keeping a Boston Terrier is that they are relatively small and do not shed a lot of hair. This has the added benefit of being able to take them everywhere with you, which could protect against the difficulty of leaving them at home while dining out with friends. You won’t have to because they will be welcomed almost everywhere you go.

3. They always want to do what you want.

And then they always want to do what you want. That can be very important because having a dog that sleeps in is an amazing feature, as well as a companion for walking, cuddling and watching movies, playing games, or going for a walk whenever you want. Once you take it into consideration, then it makes sense to have a Boston.

The above points show the silver lining of Boston property. There is also a downside. Let’s focus on the various downsides.

Cons:

1. They can be difficult to break

If you have a Boston terrier, it can be difficult for them to get indoors. Surely that is a bad thing. For some people, it may be a good reason to avoid having one altogether. Wait 4-6 months of cage training before they stop having accidents.

2. They can be stubborn if they are not properly trained.

Most Boston Terriers are stubborn by nature and you need to show them who’s boss at a young age. Otherwise they will think they are running the show.

3. Problems derived from its brevity

A final justification for avoiding owning a Boston terrier is that they may have health problems stemming from their very short face. Everyone should think about this point very carefully as it can lead to respiratory problems. Snorting, puffing and snoring are common in the breed. It is important to remember that special care must be taken with these dogs, as they do not tolerate heat well and must have a cool place to rest when they live in a hot climate.

And that’s it. There are the real pros and cons of owning a Boston Terrier. It may not be the right thing to do in all cases, but it certainly is the perfect dog for many people. You may want to consider the points mentioned above and choose if it is right for you. This information should help you be ready to make the best decision.

As I was thinking about this article, I realized that one collection of tips was insufficient to convey a very important lesson I learned over the years of being a pet parent. Traveling with your pet can be challenging. There is no nice way to put it. Our pets love us unconditionally and trust us to take the best care of them. The personal lesson outlined below is why I place such an emphasis on pet safety while traveling.

A while ago, I was transporting my cats while they repaired my house. Being cats they decided to get into a howling cat fight as we drove down the road. Needless to say, the commotion was incredibly upsetting. So much so, that I was very close to rear-ended the vehicle that had stopped unexpectedly in front of me. Fortunately, that did not happen. But the cats couldn’t understand why it bothered them, and they couldn’t understand how lucky we were to not have been in an avoidable accident or to have escaped a terrible injury.

Rather than carefully organizing my topics into easy-to-follow bullet points, I thought I’d put them in strong enough terms that anyone as headstrong as I could understand their meaning. Therefore, this article has three sections. First, we’ll cover the Never Do This section. Second, we’ll cover the Always do this section. And third, we’ll cover the Please Think About These section.

Okay, let’s start with the Neverland List:

– Never allow your pet to travel unrestricted in your car or truck. You don’t want your pets to turn into projectiles. Our pet’s bodies are tough but not indestructible.

– Never use a soft enclosure, such as a cardboard box or pet tent, if you have access to wire or a sturdy box. Soft carriers have their place, but for maximum protection, it’s best to have the sturdiest box you have access to, even if you borrow one.

– Never allow pets to hang out of vehicle windows. Even if your puppy loves to feel the wind on his face, this is not a good idea. Your face can hit an immovable object at 50, 60, or 70 miles per hour.

– Never leave any animal in a hot car. Leaving pets in a hot car for just ten minutes could cause irreparable injury. Dogs do not sweat and cannot cool off without air and water.

– Never carry a pet without a collar, leash, and additional identification, such as their cell phone number on an additional tag.

Now, here are the usual reminders:

– Always accustom your pet to the car with short and fun trips.

– Always use a leash when putting your pet in or out of a cage or cage.

– Always use seat belts or lanyards to secure a box in the back seat or in the bed of the truck.

– Always keep a good supply of regular pet food ready to go. If stopped unexpectedly, a change in diet could be very difficult for your pet. Also, water from your home in a gallon container is a good idea.

Finally, here is the Sometimes section:

– Sometimes your cat will show his escape artist skills if he is on a cardboard transporter; so invest in a sturdy stand. You will save time and upholstery.

– Sometimes a dog or cat will experience dizziness, so prepare with normal paper towels. If your pet experiences severe bouts of motion sickness, consult with your veterinarian about which medication may be best for your cat or dog.

– Sometimes, no matter how well you plan, your return home can be delayed. It’s a good idea to bring copies of pet vaccinations with you in case boarding is necessary.

– Sometimes unexpected car repair can mean calling a tow truck. Ask about their policies before they arrive to help you. Have a secure harness or collar and leash ready, in case your box won’t fit into the cab of the tow vehicle.

If this article sounds like a dog owner’s marching orders, know that my intention is not to offend the reader. I am adamant about these tips due to my own experiences. The time saved by leaving a cage at home can never replace a beloved pet. If your pet gets loose or distracts you while driving, the result could be disastrous. My most common excuse has always been … Well, it’s just a short trip. Does that sound like you?

Because we all need the unconditional love that only our pets can provide, and because they depend on us for safe travel, consider investing in a sturdy, well-built travel box for your dog or cat. So, don’t leave it at home. And yes, I hear you.

If you are considering getting a Shih Tzu, you have opted for a popular but possibly difficult breed to care for. This dignified presence, or the way this breed behaves, is one of the reasons it is also called the Imperial Shih Tzu. However, as a companion pet it is excellent.

Tests to restore the original function of different breeds of dogs

Over the years, there has been a lot of debate about testing to see if various dog breeds meet the original expectations. There are specific tests for herding dogs, hunting dogs, hunting dog decoy tests, ground tests for terriers, endurance tests, and water and shooting tests. Dogs that pass the tests assigned to the breed to which they belong were judged adequate to the expectations associated with their breed.

These performance tests, appropriate for some breeds, are not necessary for the toy dog ​​breed, a breed that has a different set of expectations associated with them. Many toy dog ​​breeds do well at the job they are expected to do, which is to be excellent companions, lively pets, and healthy companions.

The personality: treat him like a king

This breed is often outgoing and friendly, but has a brat-like personality that just wants to be pampered. He has a great sense of himself, which is why many owners note that this breed is not good around other pets and young children. But if the other kids love combing the Shih Tzu’s long, fine hair, that dog will love that kid.

This breed makes them reliable watchdogs, being alert to the people around them and their owners. Be careful though, as a poorly mannered and trained one can be loud and agile. An intelligent dog, the Shih Tzu can be trained, although not as easily as other dogs. You must be persistent when training him, as he can be stubborn. Be careful about punishing him, as he can turn off and do the opposite of what you want to train him not to do.

A short list of health problems

Kidney dysplasia (a kidney disease), slipping of the knees or kneecaps, and large eyes that are prone to injury – that’s a quick look at Shih Tzu health issues. It also has a slight wheezing problem with its short muzzle. Apart from these, everything else is related to the maintenance of its coat – poor grooming results in tangles, hot spots, painful rugs, skin infections, and to some extent worm infestation. You have to establish a grooming schedule: groom your Shih Tzu every day to avoid problems with the coat. If you cannot do that, you must choose another breed.

If your puppy or mastiff dog is barking excessively, it could be due to many different things. He or she could get trapped or under a fence. He or she could be barking at other dogs in the neighborhood, or they could feel lonely and depressed.

Dogs bark for many reasons. It would be impractical to think that your puppy or dog would never bark again, because some barks are really good for a dog – and you!

Dogs will bark to alert their owners or danger, or a suspicious person loitering. But a dog that just barks and barks, and you don’t seem to know why, not only does it annoy you, but it also tends to annoy the neighbors.

One of the first things to find out is why your dog is barking in the first place. Do you see a squirrel or cat in a tree every day and it barks at you? Or is your puppy or dog not getting enough exercise and is left alone outside for long periods of time and barks in boredom? After finding out why they bark, it is much easier to correct the problem.

Puppies will naturally bark if they are playing and running, it is in their nature that playful barking is normal. If you can’t tell what your dog is barking at, he can sometimes see or smell things that you can’t, so you may need to take a closer look again. You should also make sure that your puppy or mastiff dog is checked by a vet, to make sure he is doing well, before attempting to correct the problem.

It is nice to have a nice place for your dog to sleep, such as a dog house, a dog bed, and a nice place to make his own. You wouldn’t want you to have to sleep outside and no one gave you a house or bed to sleep in, so be nice to your dog.

Here are some ways to help curb your dogs’ barking. If your dog barks and you open the door to let him in, you are just reinforcing him to bark every time he wants to come in. When they bark, they know you’ll come to the door and let them in, and the barking works for them.

If you go to the door and stand there and yell at them like a delusional madman, they will think you are joining them in the celebration, and they will want to bark even more! You’re barking at them, so they want to bark too, and join in!

If you are a mastiff puppy or a barking dog, and you come to breed him and give him treats, that is not good. They will take this as a sign that what they need to do is bark to get your attention more, so you should never reward this type of barking.

There are several ways to teach your dog that barking is not rewarded. If you are out all day and you are aware that your dog is barking excessively while you are away, he most likely thinks that if he keeps barking, you will show up. Eventually, when you show up, you immediately go to the dog and the barking may stop at that point. In your dog’s mind, he or she has been barking to get you home, and it worked, you’re finally home.

To cure this type of barking, when you get home, do not immediately go to your dog. Let the dog know that you are not rewarding him for barking. Don’t go to the dog until he has calmed down, and then you can go to him, after the barking has stopped and doesn’t start again for a while.

If our dog barks when the phone rings or his cell phone rings, teach him to ignore it. You can do this if you have a friend or family member, who repeatedly calls your phone and just sits down and doesn’t answer. With repetition, your dog will bark less and less and then get bored with the phone completely.

One of the easiest things to remember when training your dog is to praise or reward your dog when he does something you like and to give a negative response to something you don’t like. Over time, your dog, through repetition, will learn what is acceptable and what is not. He or she will be a much better member of the family, and it will be good for them too!

There are several ways you can train your dog not to bark when you leave the house. He would need something noisy, like a can of rocks, or marbles in the can, or a garden hose, and he would use them for negative suggestions. You would leave your house and then you would quietly return and hide outside somewhere in the front.

When you hear your dog barking, use the hose to place the nozzle over the fence and spray it, or toss the can of stones or marbles in their general direction, being careful not to hit them. Loud noise will scare them and they will associate barking with getting wet, or if loud noises reach them, they will eventually tire of the barking.

You can also use a treat and the Quiet or Stop command. When your dog barks, you give him the command Quiet and when he stops barking, you give him a treat and a compliment, and eventually you just praise him.

With almost any dog, it will never happen overnight. It takes consistency and patience. Your dog will progress a lot and then regress at times, that’s natural. They will move on again, with patience and good dog training, you can turn your dog into an excellent member of the family.

Sometimes a dog likes to bark at the person who delivers the mail or the person who makes the delivery. In the eyes of your dog, this person is entering your territory and is an intruder, an unwanted guest, and your dog is continuously barking at this person. The person usually leaves in a short period of time, and the dog thinks that his barking has caused the intruder to leave, and that he has done a good job!

If you wanted to cure this type of barking and were friends with your courier or delivery man, you could tell them your training method and give them a bag of snacks to take with them. Every time they came to your house, they could give the dog a snack on the fence, and the dog would come to think of this person as a welcome guest, rather than an intruder, and the barking would subside after a while.

The best way to train any dog ​​is for you and your puppy or dog to enroll in obedience classes together. You will have a better understanding of basic dog techniques, and you will bond even more with your dog!

German Shepherd Dogs can make great family pets, but GSD puppies require proper training and at least a partial raw diet. This article provides some basic information on German Shepherds that will help potential new owners decide if the GSD is the right breed for their family.

1. Potty training. In many ways, German Shepherd puppies are like any other breed of dog. For example, puppies will quickly learn to maintain their business if you put them in a crate rather than allowing them free reign of the entire house. This is due to an instinct your gsd puppy was born with that motivates him to keep his kennel clean. Potty training without a kennel is possible, but the puppy must have free access to his potty spot, and he won’t learn to run his business as quickly. In this article, potty training and crate training are synonymous.

How to potty train a gsd puppy:

• Have a suitable box. If you buy one that is large for the gsd puppy to grow on, be sure to use the divider or a pillow to take up the excess space so he doesn’t have room to walk away from his business if he were. go to the bathroom in the box. This is extremely important, because if the puppy’s instincts don’t tell him that the crate is a tight space and that it needs to be kept clean, he can use a corner as a potty spot.
• You should be comfortable with something to play and chew on, but no food or water.
• Let your puppy out of his crate every two hours for the first two weeks. If you are at work and cannot do this, you will need a puppy sitter to do it for you. It is imperative that the puppy is never forced to maintain his business until he has no choice but to dirty his den.
• Take the gsd puppy straight outside when you open the box. Don’t delay, play with the dog, answer a phone call, or stop to read an email. It is very important that the dog is taken directly outside so that there is little chance of an accident at home.
• While you’re outside, say “go to the bathroom” or whatever phrase you want to use. Stick to your phrase and say it to me with love, but with clarity and intention.
• When your puppy is doing his thing outside, praise him! Get a little dizzy and take it with enthusiasm. Pet him, kiss him, hug him! Tell him you did a great job with a big smile and then go back inside.
• Once inside, the puppy must have constant access to water.

2. Feeding German Shepherds German Shepherd Dogs are closely related to their ancestors, where they hunt for food and eat primarily meat, intestines, bones, and organs. If a German Shepherd eats kibble for his entire life, he will not get the nutrition he needs for his bones and joints. German Shepherds are especially prone to hip dysplasia, but feeding at least a partial raw diet can greatly increase the chances that your GSD puppy will not develop this debilitating affliction.

Feeding a raw diet doesn’t have to be complicated. You can feed raw burgers, chicken with bones, cheap cuts of steak with bones, intestines, hearts, livers, chicken necks and turkey, etc. Find a meat wholesaler that has these types of items as leftovers and sells them as cheaply as possible.

Feed your puppy as much as he can eat in 15 minutes, twice a day. You can feed him high-quality dog ​​food (kibbles) along with his raw food. Don’t feed your gsd pup kibble for free, and especially watch out for corn or wheat kibble anywhere on the ingredient list. German Shepherd Dogs are particularly sensitive to corn and wheat and will likely have some kind of reaction. This is the reason why many German Shepherds become fussy or reluctant to eat and the owners cannot keep enough weight on them. The intestines of German Shepherd dogs are not intended to digest corn or wheat.

If you prefer to feed kibbles just because you can’t wrap your brain in the raw diet, look for dog food that is corn and wheat free. This will cost more than the cost of cheap cuts of meat, as a good kibble is expensive. You won’t find it at your local department store, I’ve only seen quality dog ​​food on the shelves of pet stores. Ordering it online is a good option.

3. Exercise your gsd DAILY German Shepherd puppies are spirited little tyrants! They should have time to frolic and play every day. If you can’t provide the exercise a pastor requires, don’t buy one.

The other day, I received an email from someone who had searched the phone lists and on the Internet everywhere for a Medifast clinic or store near his city in order to buy some of the products. She wrote in part: “Maybe I’m not looking in the right places, but I just can’t find a Medifast provider or outlet near me anywhere.” His experience is not so rare. I received many similar emails from others. In the next article, I’ll explain why, (unless you live in one of the few states that have these clinics), you’d better just order the food directly from the company.

People in the following states can buy Medifast locally: As I mentioned before, there are only a handful of states (that I can find) within the United States that have Medifast clinics. They are: Maryland; California; Texas; Florida; Arizona; Georgia; and South Carolina. Some of these states have quite a few centers (like Texas and California) and some have only a few (like Florida).

Cities with Clinics or Centers: For example, the greater Texas area has centers in Addison, Arlington, Allen, Bedford, Ft. Worth, Garland, Highland Village, Irving, North Richland Hills, and Plano. The Houston area also has many stores. Some examples are Atascocita, Cinco Ranch, Spring, Sugarland, Pearland, Webster, and The Woodlands. In the Austin area, there are clinics in Cedar Park, Round Rock, and Sunset Valley.

California has centers in San Ramon, Carmel Mountain Ranch, El Cajon, Encinitas, and San Marcus. Arizona is probably the next highest state in terms of center presence with three. They are located in Phoenix, Gilbert and Glendale.

Maryland (Bel Air, Pikesville), Florida (Orlando and Altamone Springs), South Carolina (Greenville, Easley), and Georgia (Warner Robins, Albany) have two clinics each, the best I can say.

Order Medifast Online: If you are like many people who do not have a local center, it is very easy to order products online. The company’s website is very easy to use. Each type of food is individually separated with a list of options, prices, flavors and nutritional information. The company sells the products individually or as part of a monthly package. Going with the package is much cheaper in the long run because the costs per meal go down so much. And it’s tedious figuring out how many individual food packages you would need if you were on the full-time diet (they want you to eat five of the company meals per day for the best results).

In exchange for buying a monthly package, they will often offer you some very generous coupons, specials, or incentives, like a few weeks of free food. Plus, they often include free shipping and it only takes a few days to receive your order, so it just doesn’t make sense to waste a lot of gas and potentially a lot of your weekend and free time driving one. of the few and distant centers.

Well, it turns out that since the symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) are greatly reduced with whole body cryotherapy (WBCT). This is because WBCT interrupts the inflammation process, so pain is temporarily reduced as the body heals itself. Once temporarily restored, MS regresses. Some recommend a two-week treatment (twice a day, 3-hour intervals) every 6 months to try to prevent a recurrence of serious debilitating MS problems.

Since whole-body cryotherapy interrupts the inflammation process, it makes sense for short-term symptom relief, resetting the body. In fact, a research study showed a result in “positive antioxidant effects of WBCT as a short-term aid in the treatment of patients suffering from MS.”

Modern medicine still doesn’t know everything it needs to determine what causes MS or how to cure it, but it seems that whole-body cryotherapy could serve as a good remedy for MS sufferers, perhaps temporarily limiting its effect on their lifestyle. due to flare-ups of symptoms or relapses in the condition. It’s great to know the value of WBCT for those with MS.

Another interesting link is how cryotherapy induces a rush of endorphins, as endorphins are a chemical that is good for our central nervous system and our brain, which are also places where MS causes our bodies to attack. There is more to this story and we hope the investigation will find out how everything is connected. In the meantime, if you have MS, you may want to see how whole-body cryotherapy can help you deal with the symptoms, relapses, and pain associated with it.

There is a research article on this that I would like to point out; “Effects of whole-body cryotherapy on the total antioxidant status and activities of some antioxidant enzymes in the blood of patients with multiple sclerosis: preliminary study”, by E. Miller, M. Mrowicka, K. Malinowska, K. Zolynski and J. Kedziora. See: Journal of Medical Investment, February 2010; 57 (1-2): 168-73.

When we surveyed several whole body cryotherapy establishments, we learned that the MS community is increasing their interest and we see more people with MS showing up for regular sessions of whole body cycle therapy. Apparently, word has spread and people are finding relief with cryogenic therapy. This is great news because of the debilitating conditions that MS causes during flare-ups or in late stages.

Although this study is not enough to guarantee relief, we see a lot of activity here, and there must be a reason for it, as cryotherapy is not free, it is cold, and if it didn’t work, why would it? do you want to submit to it? Think about this.

There are a few things all dog owners should be prepared for. Chewing is undoubtedly one of the most common. Jack Russells are also the main culprits for chewing and will chew almost everything unless you train them not to.

Why do cats chew?

There are many factors that lead cats to chew on various things, but none of them indicate malice on the part of your dog. Here are some of the main chewing factors that can help clear up the problem:

Easily boring

Simply put, when Jacks get bored, they start chewing on things to get busy. If this sounds suspicious, remember that humans also behave improperly when bored and dogs tend to do the same.

Nervousness

Your dog could suffer from generalized anxiety due to loud noises or something in the environment or have separation anxiety which makes him nervous every time you leave him alone. With the latter, it is very possible that the walls, doors and baseboards will be bitten; this is their way of trying to break down barriers to get to you.

The teething process

Teething is uncomfortable for any animal and as such your pup will need something to chew just like your baby.

They are curious

Dogs are usually just curious about certain items and can gather more information with their mouths than with their paws, so doesn’t it make sense for them to chew a bit?

As you can see, these are all perfectly understandable reasons. But remember that just because it is understandable does not make it desirable, and fortunately there are many things you can do about it.

Preventing Jack Russell from chewing

Another way to think about this is to prevent your dog from chewing on certain things. Clearly, chewing can never be completely erased, as it is an important part of what makes a dog a dog. As long as it can be controlled, chewing should not be discouraged, your dog just needs to be trained to know what to chew and what not to chew.

So what is to be done? Well the first thing you can try is to keep them busy. Much of Jack Russell chewing is the result of boredom, so doesn’t it make sense to keep them entertained? Keep them busy with exercise and simulation and they should be less likely to chew.

Also, avoid punishing them if you find them gnawing on an item. Remove any household items that they may be gnawing and replace with a toy they can chew on; If he agrees to chew on the toy, be sure to give him lots of praise. By reacting positively when your dog chews on a toy rather than a household item, your dog will be more likely to chew on the toy again to receive praise.

However, there is still the problem of what to do when you are not there, and that is where a lot of chew toys come into play. Obviously, if they have enough toys to occupy them, they will be less likely to search for your chews and possessions, but you should also try to get those things out of reach anyway, why tempt them?

Anxiety, however, is a bit more difficult to hide. When you are at home with your dog, you can calm him down if he gets anxious, but obviously that’s harder to do with separation anxiety. Fortunately, many puppies eventually get over this once they understand that you are not going to leave them forever; Until then, try to protect yourself against any chewing or scratching that may occur while you are away.

Despite your compulsion to chew, which exists for a variety of reasons, there are many things you can do to help control this problem. Make sure your Jack is entertained with lots of toys and that he cannot reach his expensive items and that he can leave the house with confidence.

A few days ago, a beautiful dog was taken to an enclosure scared and trembling. A Good Samaritan witnessed the young men abusing the dog in a park and took her to the nearest enclosure. They were kicking and intimidating her. It was heartbreaking to see the tears in the dog’s eyes as she sat on the floor of the enclosure, in pain and bewilderment. We can only imagine what thoughts were running through his mind. Maybe she sat there wondering what she has done to those young men to abuse her in such a way. Because animals cannot verbally tell us their feelings, we have to observe their behavior, facial expressions, and actions. Animals have feelings like human beings; they feel pain and they know fear.

It’s a shame, but every day there is a pet that is being abused by its owner. Either a pet has been abandoned by its owner, or they roam the streets until they pass away. Others have been fortunate, where they are rescued by animal centers and animal shelters, and cared for until they are healthy and adopted by loving individuals. Some animals have been euthanized because they were in shelters too long.

Recently, a man was accused of beating his girlfriend’s poodle to death. An autopsy revealed that the dog had nine broken ribs, a pulverized kidney, and massive internal bleeding.

There are many people who would probably love to adopt a pet, but don’t have the space or the financial means to keep it. I urge everyone in a position to care for these animals to consider adopting one before it is too late. Here are a couple of websites with their stories: https://www.facebook.com/Urgentdeathrowdogs/ and https://www.facebook.com/SecondChanceRescueNycDogs/. Unfortunately, not all animals have a happy ending when placed in shelters and centers.

It is a known fact that dogs have been bred for fighting. Some of those animals did not survive the torture. Pets have been beaten to the point where you would not believe that it is the same animal that you knew before their torment. Animals should not be subjected to such cruelty at the hands of human beings. Imagine being the other species; he is in a vulnerable situation but cannot speak. And your only hope is that someone will observe the situation and connect the pieces. You know that until the abuser is exposed, you will continue to suffer in silence. I ask the question, is this really fair to animals? I believe that people who engage in animal cruelty must understand the nature of the crime. You have to know that it is punishable by law. Although the punishment may vary from state to state, the misdemeanor and felony classifications for animal crimes remain the same. Both are subject to a fine or imprisonment. The time depends on the seriousness of the crime.

Ironically, some researchers have linked a connection between cruelty to animals in childhood and early adolescence with violent criminal behavior in adults. Many people have argued that the violence started somewhere. However, trying to pinpoint exactly where your anger occurred would be difficult to determine without a psychological evaluation. Based on studies and observations, there are valid theories that there may be a reduction in cruelty to animals just by getting to the root of the tortured souls of these individuals. Until then, some animals will remain in danger until someone successfully connects the pieces.

Celebrities like Paris Hilton can carry their dogs in their Gucci bags, adorned with the sparkly necklace. But the recent trend in designer dogs seems to suggest that ordinary people are picking up on this unfortunate trend.

However, instead of just buying diamond collars, people are demanding crossbreed dogs with catchy trade names. We have had Spoodle, Groodle, Labradoodle, Spanador, Digger, and Retrievator. Now folks, meet the Roodle.

The roodle is a cross between a poodle and a rottweiler. They are the successful brainchild of a Melbourne, Australia breeder. Fred Freeman has successfully raised 3 litters of roodles, some of which reach as far away as Hawaii.

Roodles have the wrinkled fur of a poodle, but they are larger. They are quite robust and quite large, with long drooping ears. Freeman describes the dogs as having the intelligence of a Rottweiler, but tame and easy to train. Their roodles are also not aggressive, they don’t shed, they don’t smell, and they are low on the allergy scale.

The idea of ​​creating a non-allergic dog was started by the original labradoodle breeder, Wally Conran. Wally was the manager of the Royal Guide Dog Association in Australia at the time. Someone in need of a non-allergenic guide dog contacted the Guide Dog Association, and Wally successfully crossed a labrador with a poodle that fit this purpose.

So the origins of the labradoodle were quite in keeping with how many of what are now considered purebred dogs were created. That is, they were created with a specific purpose in mind.

But the popularity of the labradoodle has created a new set of problems. Namely, many unscrupulous people – some with no experience in dog breeding and others with little or no experience in breeding labradoodles or other similar crosses – jumped on the bandwagon. The demand meant that these dogs were expensive, the supply was tight, and this attracted many to this new field.

But the breeding of dogs, especially of different breeds, is not easy. In Wally Conran’s original efforts, not all labradoodles were low in allergies. And when it comes to trying to find new combinations, a lack of knowledge can produce disastrous results. For example, raising two dogs with similar genetic weaknesses can lead to new litters being born with a higher probability of the health problems associated with those breeds. Other factors include provision. If people expect certain traits based on what decent breeders have produced, and pay a lot of money for a dog that makes ours completely different, those dogs may end up being abandoned.

In the case of a dog bought to be low allergenic, this probability is higher, and this is exactly what is happening to many of the labradoodles that are bought now in the US They are ending up in shelters because they do not have the characteristics of the carefully raised cattle from which the variation originated.

And since poorly bred Rottweilers can be very aggressive, if the roodle trend takes off in the same way, this could be a disaster for everyone. Especially if a family with children buys one expecting the docile nature of the roodles created by Freeman and ends up with a large, aggressive dog.

Labradoodles are not consistent breeds. And since ten years were spent trying to get a Rottweiler poodle crossbreed, there is every indication to think that roodles are not a consistent breed either. That means that simply pairing a Rottweiler with a Poodle will not automatically give you certain characteristics, especially in temperament.

Normally, contacting an association for a recommended breeder would solve this type of problem. But in this brave new world of designer dogs, this may not always be the case. Especially if the labradoodle experience is something to go through.

Breeders at Rutland Manor and Tegan Park in Australia started their cattle from Labs, Poodles and Labradoodles from Don Evans, another breeder who had discovered the breed independently of the Guide Dog Association. Those labradoodles were legitimate labradoodles and kept records of all subsequent hatchlings. They also determined which coats were low allergenic. They carried out extensive research and breeding programs to come up with the dog that has been characterized as a ‘labradoodle’. Contrary to popular knowledge, they are not a product of the exclusive mix in Labradors and Poodles. Occasionally other races were used, due to certain characteristics.

Breeders at Rutland Manor and Tegan Park began calling their dogs, and the descendants of that breed by renowned breeders, Australian labradoodles, to distinguish them from indiscriminately produced labrador-poodle mixes. The mixes were not quality controlled, many were allergenic, however people with allergies were tricked into buying them, hoping they would not have allergic reactions.

The International Labradoodle Association was originally created to help maintain the quality and characteristics of this new designer dog. However, they are now looking to call all Labrador-Poodle crosses ‘Australian Labradoodles’. If this is successful, consumers will have no way of knowing if they are buying what they think they are buying and what their health requirements determine they need. The end result will be the euthanasia of more abandoned dogs due to careless association and even more careless breeders.

It does not bode well for the roodle.