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Fern On Top
She thinks Max makes a great cushion
Max and Argus
My boys are the best of friends
Weather
The Argus/Reebok daughter has such a beautiful face!
One Happy Dog
Argus cutting up in the Top Twenty
T-shirt design
Breeder Of Merit
I applied for and was accepted as a Breeder Of Merit.
Bad Dog!
No question who chewed up this toy.
Simmie & Pepper
My daughter caught this picture of their GSDs during the last snowfall.
Watson
He knows how to relax!
Sue And Friends
Decided it was time to take an updated picture if my buddies & me.
Fire Dog Argus
All Dalmatians need at least one picture with a firetruck!
Argus
Love this picture where he looks as if he is going to smile. Captures his personality.
Pauli
Keep thinking I need a new face shot of Pauli, but it would be hard to beat this one.
Longcoated Dalmatian
This dog was found as a stray in Waco Texas and appears to be a purebred Dal. Dal crosses do not have clear spotting.
Showy Ladyslipper
Minnesota's state flower, and a member of the orchid family. This clump of plants has been in our family for more than 40 years.
Argus Meets His Kids
Argus finally gets a chance to play with the puppies.
Chasing Bubbles
Argus's son Bennett is chasing bubbles.
Dogs Or Cows?
Pauli and the Shepherd girls are eating chicken backs, not grass. The Shepherd girls eat their raw diet outdoors in nice weather - a picnic! Pauli is staying with Simmie & Pepper for a few weeks.
Plucking Legs
Pauli's sister Hottie has decided to pluck the legs off the stuffed toy caterpiller! Hottie is a silly dog, much like her father Argus in personality. Picture from Hottie's "mom" Rosie.
Dog Shows Are Tiring!
Argus loves to stay in motels. He has a whole set of dog show toys that go along with him and are only used in motel rooms.
Pauli's Best Picture
This is a great shot of Pauli, the best we have gotten
Argus At DCA
We are delighted with Argus's picture this year.
Let The Games Begin
Pauli is having a great time playing with Jess & Don's GSD Pepper
Family Picture
That's Gem in the background, resting with her dad Argus and grandpa Watson
African Violets
Who would have thought they came in so many shapes and colors? I took this at an African Violet show. Thought of buying a few plants but I do NOT need more hobbies!
Best In Show Rosettes
Hopefully Argus can win a couple more of these this year.
My Boys
Argus & Watson are the best of friends and never squabble.
Argus
He always mugs the camera
Brown Girls
Josie, Nikon & Bad Pauli taking it easy. Nikon refuses to look at the camera - perhaps she believes that taking a picture will steal her soul.
Zeus, Killian & Stella On Their 12th Birthday!
Zeus's owner Tom Demma took this great picture. Stella has her OTCH (obedience trial championship) and Killian is an Am/Can Champion with a CDX in obedience. Zeus got Tom "hooked on Dals".
Rosettes From The St. Louis Specialties
The very last picture taken with my now-dead camera.
Josie With One Of Her Litters Of Pseudopups
When Josie had a false pregnancy she would adopt toys as puppies and care for them.
Jester - A Watson Son
Don't you just love this picture? He must be thinking about breakfast!
My Favorite Argus Picture
I just love this picture, taken by Carrie when Argus was just a little guy!
Bad Pauli At 10 Months
Pauli is pictured winning her 2nd major from the puppy class
5 Week Old Liver Argus son
The liver Canadian Dal girl Lily has a gorgeous liver litter by Argus
Nikon - Kids Love Her
Like her mother Coral, Nikon has an exceptionally sweet disposition - now if she would only come in season!
Gem With Friends
With Aunt Josie & Grandpa Watson
Watson With A Christmas Bone
The dogs got several new NylaBones for chewing
Argus Opening A Present
Or perhaps he is just chewing up the paper!
Cheyenne
This Josie daughter certainly looks & acts like her mother!
Argus Goes Best In Show In Tennessee
Love this picture!
Argus
Finally got some lovely face shots of Argie
Sidney, years ago
He was such a clown!
Pauli At 4 Months
Mighty Cute!
Argus At DCA
Argus went Best of Breed at the National
Argus Goes Best In Show
Argus won his first all breed Best In Show in April
Watson and kids
It's very important that dogs be comfortable with children
Watson
His favorite trick
2 comments:
As the daughter of a retired large animal vet, I can tell you this is similar what I've seen with some vets in the cities. When I say I will consult w/my father, and they find out my father is also a DVM, the tune changes drastically. EX: Had a 3 y.o. dal with pimple-like bumps along the collar. Vet wanted to send her to the U for ~$1500 worth of tests. I suggested changing back to the previous food and removing the new collar. Vet disagreed, said it was probably "bronzing." I said I'll talk w/my father. Vet asked why would I take advice from him. Told her dad was a vet, and it was then suggested to change back to old food and switch to the old collar. When I asked why she didn't recommend the testing anymore, she said most dog owners want a quick answer and cost isn't a concern, but since I had a preconceived diagnosis, she knew it wasn't worth trying to convince me what was best for my dog. I NEVER went back to her, and she had been recommended by many, and I know a breeder that still uses her. To each their own, I guess. And, the bumps went away after changing her collar. (Cheap leather imitation one... It was so cute though!)
Wow! This video kind of hits home (three kitties....no dog yet....thinking either a dalmation, havanese, or standard poodle). One of my kitties is diabetic and when first diagnosed, he was on perscription food. During the regulation phase, he kept having high glucose numbers...more insulin....more $$$. I did research on my own and found come grain free commercial foods (he won't eat raw) and his glucose numbers are much more stable. i don't consider myself cheap but i look for ways to economize while maintaining a high standard of care. i think the biggest thing for pet owners to take away from your posting of the video is to do your homework and get second opinions!
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