Lawn Pesticides and Our Pets

http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/15_4/features/Canine-Malignant-Lymphoma-and-Lawn-Pesticides_20494-1.html?s=FB030614Lawn Pesticides and Our Pets

When to Spay/Neuter Your Dog?

Most vets are trained to encourage Spay or Neuter at 6 months or before the dog has a release of his and her reproductive hormones.  Over the past 5 years, strong voices in the community have come forward to state this is harmful to our pet's long term health.  The decision is a personal one.

The intact dog or bitch requires extra management.  Knowing all sides of the issue may help you decide.  Waiting until the puppy is 18 months, at least gives the bone structure the benefit of the hormones needed for healthy growth.

Here are some articles/studies to consider:

http://www.caninesports.com/uploads/1/5/3/1/15319800/vizsla_javma_study.pdf

http://www.denverpost.com/homegarden/ci_24534195/neuter-your-dog-or-not-new-studies-change

http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2011/02/17/dangers-of-early-pet-spaying-or-neutering.aspx

Dog Food Advisor

There are so many options in the marketplace.  Sometimes it is hard to know what to feed your dog.  This independent web site evaluates dog food on the marketplace.  It can be a useful guide.

http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com

Brisk Moment of Daiquincy

Liz's Birth Kennel

Liz's 2013 Year in Agility: Novice to Excellent

Liz's Second Birthday Video

Liz's First Birthday Video

About Standard Schnauzers

http://www.standardschnauzer.org/breed_info.htm


The best place to learn about Standard Schnauzers is from the Standard Schnauzer Club of America.  It is an excellent member run club that loves and supports all Standard Schnauzers.  The link is above.

If a Standard Schnauzer is relinquished to a shelter, the club immediately steps in arranges a foster home until a permanent one can located.

Many long term breeders are willing to take new SS owners under their wings to help them with grooming, training, and showing.

You cannot go wrong, if you have a Standard Schnauzer, to join the National Club.

Harmony in the Home

One of the most important things to me is harmony in my home.  I currently have 2 schnauzers and 3 cats.  Do they all like each other?   Two of the cats can't stand the dogs and my mini schnauzer hates the cats.  But they cannot fight or control who goes where and when.  It took time to set these bounderies  but consistency has paid off.  Now I can be on the couch with both dogs and a cat may choose to come up for cuddles.
When I choose a puppy from our planned litter.  I will be looking for a puppy with pack drive. I will not choose the pushy one nor the quiet one but the one who wants to get along.
This is what I place my highest value.  What do you place your highest value?   Plan to have the animals with behaviors that reflect that values.

Demonstrating the Natural Athletic Ability of the Schnauzer

Brisk Moment of Daiquincy (AKA Liz) May 2013

Oliver of Arbor May 2013