Leaving The Country With Your Dog?....Read This First

If your planning a trip out of the United States with your dog, read this first. 

Did you know there are some countries who do not allow certain breeds to even ENTER their country? There are. As a matter of fact, most countries in the world, except for the United States and Canada, have a list of breeds they do not allow to enter their country. These dogs are the ones that are known to be, or perceived to be aggressive. Usually not bird dogs, thank goodness!

Here is a list of dogs that are commonly found on the "Banned Lists" around the world.

• American Staffordshire Terrier
• Staffordshire Terrier
• Pit Bull Terrier
• American Pit Bull Terrier
• Doberman Pinscher
• Bullmastiff
• Dogo Argentino
• Dogo de Burdeos
• Fila Brasileiro
• Mastin Napolitano
• De Presa Canario
• Rottweiler
• Tosa Japones

It is recommended that if your planning a trip to any other country, and your taking your dog who's breed is on this list, or a breed considered aggressive,  you should first contact the appropriate agency in that country to see if your dog is on the list. The Department of Agriculture in the country you are visiting, is a good place to check. You can also ask your travel agency or the airline.

Have a copy of your dogs registration in FDSB or AKC that proves they are the breed you claim. No room for mistakes when it comes to our dogs.

Make sure you check with an official agency.  There can be serious and heartbreaking consequences for ignoring these laws.  Some countries will even confiscate the animal and euthanize them. 

                                        ****KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!****

Dog Shoots His Man!

Well I thought that I had heard it all....until this morning when I read online news headlines that said, "Dog Shoots Man, Honest!" I read it again. Dog....Shoots....Man....Honest!

 After a slight guilty giggle, I had to read this article. The story is over 3 years old, but I had not heard it before. Yep, sure enough, a dog shot his man! The guy left his gun laying on the ground while he stepped away to retrieve a pheasant. Next thing you know, the dog steps on the gun, pulls back the trigger (accidentally) and shoots his hunter  who ended up with over 100 pellets in his calf. Well, at least they think it was accidental! Doesn't this make an excellent point for teaching your dogs to retrieve? At first, I thought, that must have been really embarrassing, in the emergency room. "Uh,  Yes, uh.... My dog shot me!"  But when I read the article, it stated that the spokesman for the Iowa Natural Resources Dept. said that he actually hears of this happening a couple times a year! Really??......REALLY??

They really need to have some hunter safety classes so this never happens again.
Anybody know where I can sign my dog up??



If you'd like to read the full article, click here:

Dog Shoots Man, Honest!

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"Jonny" - one of Vicks confiscated pit bulls (in his new home)

Ever wondered what happened to Michael Vicks dogs that were seized in the raid?
Well here's the story, complete with pictures. And it's got a better ending than we could have imagined. See how almost all of these dogs were rehabilitated and placed into homes, despite the life they had been forced to live. It's an inspiring story you won't forget. And a lesson in dog behavior.

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Internet Scams Hit Dog Breeders Too

The last litter of puppies we had, we received an email response to an advertisement I had place for 2 puppies. The person was interested in my puppies and wanted to buy one, right away. The email was written in sort of a broken English way and just sounded weird to me. No questions about the puppy's or their papers or registration. No questions about their nose or hunting ability or pattern. So I wrote him back and asked several questions like, Have you had Gordons before? Do you hunt? Where do you live? Basically he wrote back and evasively did not answer the questions. I made it clear I did not sell puppies to anyone whom I have not met. He just kept pushing the issue and wanted to send me a money order for MORE than the amount owed. I was to take what he owed me, then send him back the rest. Well, I may be a little southern girl, but I didn't just fall off the turnip truck. I knew this was a scam from the first email I read. Would you believe, for that litter, I received about 6 different calls or emails which were scams.  That was when I learned that anyone can have a phone through a computer and they can not be traced or found. The scam is this; I accept their check for say, $2000.00. The pup costs $750.00, plus $250.00 for shipping. A total of $1000.00. So I deposit the check into my business account. Ship the puppy, and return a check for the balance of $1000.00, cut from my business account.  Immediately,  I will learn that no one is on the other end to receive my puppy. So I have to make arrangements or fly the puppy back, at my expense. In about a week, I will receive notice from my bank saying the money order I deposited into my account is a FAKE. Not only I am stuck with the expense of getting my puppy back, but also the original shipping cost. AND, if I mailed him a check for the so called "balance owed to him", I am out $1000.00 of my own money, which is now in his pocket. And of course, the info he gave me is fake also.

It never ceases to amaze me the ways some people come up with to take advantage of, or just plain steal from, other honest hard working people. Be careful out there. Pay attention and don't become a victim. Know your buyers. Be sure your puppies are going to good homes. Make contact with the buyer at least 3 or 4 times, before you actually let the puppy go out the door. Taking these simple steps will protect your puppy and you.

Dog-Napping Is On The Rise

Hang on to your pooch! Dog napping rose 30% in 2009 alone, according to Lisa Peterson on Good Morning America. Be careful where you leave or tie up your dog.  Even if he is in your own back yard, keep an eye out.  Don't leave him in the car alone while you shop or do errands. You also may want to have a microchip inserted in to your dog which will contain your personal information, if the dog should turn up in a shelter or vets office. You also may want to sign up for AKC's Lost Pet Alert. It's like the Amber Alert for kids. You can go to the AKC website for more information on that. What is wrong with people? Either they are dropping off a dog they intend to abandon, or they are stealing a dog that does not belong to them! Good Grief Charley Brown! What has the world come to?!


Source: Good Morning America/ABC