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Bath time over!
Posted 1/31/2012
xWhew! All nine puppies are now washed and dried. They were really good as far as not being wiggly, but made up for it when I was trying to take pics. They have so much personality! Four week old puppies usually do little more than eat and sleep, but these little guys are something else. I sat on the floor and they crawled all over me and kept getting in my lap. Sooooooo sweet. I could not get the pics of them since I was alone, but I did take a cute video after they were all dried. http://youtu.be/NrPJfk1ZIIA...
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Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)

Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA) is an inherited disorder where tissues in the back of the eye do not differentiate and develop properly in the fetal puppy. The result is a group of defects which occur in varying degrees among different dogs, and even varying degrees between the right and left eyes of the same dog.

The primary defect is choroidal hypoplasia, where the choroid is under-developed. The choroid is a thin layer of blood vessels, sandwiched between the retina (most inner layer) and sclera (outer layer) of the back of the eye. The choroid supplies the retina with oxygen and nutrients, so when it is under-developed, the back tissues of the eye are receiving reduced levels of oxygen and nutrients.

Coloboma of the retina and/or optic disc may also be present in Collie Eye Anomaly. A coloboma is a hole or fissure in the tissue, typically caused by a failure of the embryonic tissue to close properly.

Staphyloma is also commonly associated with CEA. A staphyloma is a thinning in the sclera, which is the outer layer of the back of the eye.

Perhaps most significantly, retinal detachment, either complete or partial, is associated with CEA. Retinal detachment may or may not produce bleeding, but it is the possible result of the other CEA issues, and retinal detachment is the major contributor to the partial or complete blindness that can result from Collie Eye Anomaly.
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German Shepherd Dog
The German Shepherd Dog is a very respected, admired, and utilized working dog throughout the world. They are easy to recognize and one of the most popular of all breeds. German Shepherds are acclaimed for their versatility, well known for intelligence, and beloved for their devotion and loyalty to master and family. The German Shepherd Dog has been a recognized breed for only about 100 years. The breed began its heritage from a small group of breeders breeding sheep herding and working farm

Flat-Coated Retriever
This breed is not for everyone. They are NOT black Golden Retrievers. While they do come in Yellow, liver or black...yellow is a disallowed color and should not be used in a breeding program. They are one of the best kept secrets of the dog world and responsible breeders wish to keep them that way...so they may be hard to find...and equally hard to adopt. Proper training and a sense of humor is a MUST when owning this breed.

Dachshund
My Dachshund, Sweetie, is my life!!! He is 4.5 years old. Short haired, red. I have read that Dachshunds are difficult to train and control. This little guy was the easiest to train. He is my third Dachsi and I adore him. He does nip at stangers...otherwise perfect!

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Flat-Coated Retriever

The Flat-Coated Retriever At a Glance
Recognized By AKC
Country of Origin Great Britain
Life Expectancy 7 - 9 yrs
Height Range 22 - 24.5 in
Weight Range 55 - 70 lbs
Colors Solid black or liver
Trainability Highly trainable although easily bored. Training sessions should be kept short and fun and with a light hand
With Children Flat-Coated Retrievers are excellent with children, although no dog should be left unattended with children
With Animals They do well with a variety of other pets
Climate Tolerates moderate heat and cold well
Indoor/Outdoor They do best living indoors with their family and playing outdoors
Exercise Reqd High. Flat-Coated Retrievers require ample exercise with some burn off to be at their best behavior.
Grooming Reqd Brushing as needed and trimming of the feathering on ears and legs
Flat-Coated Retriever Information
The Flat-Coated Retriever was developed in Great Britain in the late 1800's with the advent of the breachcock shotgun requiring a need for a faster retriever. Dogs used in developement were Setters, Spaniels, Collie, St. John's Water Dog, and Wavy Coated Retriever. The Flat-Coated Retriever was deveoped from the start to be a dual-purpose breed as both a working retriever and show dog. The Flat-Coated Retriever is a medium sized active dog that shows power without lumber and raciness without weediness. They are natural retrievers and make an excellent family companion hunting retriever for upland game as well as waterfowl. (They love water.) Flat-Coated Retrievers are slow to mature and often carry on their enthusiam for life (exhibited by a constant wagging tail) and playfullness into their late years. Flat-Coated Retrievers should be trained early with a "light" hand and consistency. They are eager to please but do not respond well to harsh punishment. If left un-trained and un-attended the Flat-Coat could develope into a destructive dog. Being a retriever they like to carry things in their mouths and need plenty of toys to chew. The Flat-Coated Retriever is a family/companion working retriever that is at it's best with family interaction and a job to do. With the proper traing and family interaction the Flat-Coated Retriever will make an excellent addition to the family.

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Dog Question of the Week

Some answers to last week's question:
What is your dog's favorite game to play?
This Week's Question:
Does your dog LIKE going to the vet?
50% fetch, where I throw a ball, then she runs and gets it, and immediately lays down and starts chewing on it!
Roxanne from Atlanta, GA, USA
Tug o war, without a doubt. He will keep trying to put toys in my hand to tug with him.
Roger from Queens, NY, USA
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