Sunday, 25 September 2011

Product of the Day: Rok Straps












ROK STRAPS - THE ULTIMATE STRETCH LEASH
Be kinder to your dog with a ROK Strap Dog Leash. The Ultimate Stretch Leash takes all the jolting out of walking your dog - large or small! 


Solid rubber internal parts make ROK Strap leads extremely chew resistant while non-stretch handles and traffic leaders at the base make them ideal for tight control situations.
Along with padded handles for comfort and control, they also have a stylish design and come in a various different colours to suit any dog owner.


They come in different sizes also so it does not matter how small or large your dog is, there's a ROK strap for anyone...


Small: up to 30lb / 18kg
Medium: 30-60lb / 18-36kg
Large: 60lb / 36kg +







Friday, 23 September 2011

Siberian Husky

Family: Spitz, Northern
Area of Origin: Russia
Date of Origin: Ancient times
Original function: sled pulling
Other name: Artic Husky



Energy level: o o o
Exercise requirements: o o o o
Playfulness: o o o o
Affection level: o o o o
Ease of training: o
Watchdog ability: o o o
Protection ability: o
Grooming requirements: o o o

Weight:
Male: 45-60lb   Female: 35-50lb
Height:
Male: 21-23.5”  Female: 20-22”

Health
Major: none
Minor: PRA, cataract, corneal dystrophy, hypothyroidism
Occasional: CHD
Suggested tests: eye, thyroid, hip
Life span: 11-13 years

Monday, 19 September 2011

Breed Profile: Collie



Family: Livestock, Herding
Area of Origin: Scotland
Date of Origin: 1800s
Original Function: Sheep herder
Other name: Scottish Collie

Energy Level:  o o o
Exercise requirements:o o o
Playfulness: o o o
Affection level: o o o
Ease of training: o o o
Watchdog ability: o o o o o
Protection ability: o o o
Grooming requirements:
Smooth: o
Rough: o o o o




Weight:
Male: 60 – 75lb     Female: 50-65lb
Height:  Male: 24-26”   Female:  22-24”

Health:
Major: none
Minor: CEA, PRA, gastric torsion, dermatomyositis, demodicosis
Occasional: seizures, microphthalmia, CHD, cyclic neutropenia
Suggested tests: eye, DNA for CEA and cyclic neutopenia
Life Span: 8-12 years

Friday, 16 September 2011

Breed Profile: Dachshund

Family: Scenthound
Area of Origin: Germany
Date of Origin: 1500’s
Original Function: Flushing Badgers
Other Name: Teckel (Miniature: Zwergteckel)

Energy Level:  o o o o
Exercise Requirements: o o
Playfulness: o o o
Affection level: o o o
Ease of training: o o
Watchdog ability: o o o o o
Protection ability: o o
Grooming requirements:
Smooth: o
Long: o o
Wire: o o o

Weight:
Miniature: 11lb and under
Standard: over 11lb (usually 16-32lb)



Height:
Miniature: 5-6”
Standard: 8-9”

Health:
Major concerns: intervertebral disk disease
Minor concerns: KCS
Occasional: diabetes, seizures, patellar luxation, gastric torsion, Cushing’s, deafness
Suggested tests: eye
Life Span: 12-14years

Monday, 12 September 2011

Breed Profile: Golden Retriever

The Golden Retriever: 


Family: Gundog, Retriever
Area of Origin: England
Date of Origin: 1800's
Original function: Retrieving 
Other Names: Yellow Retriever




Energy Level:  o o o
Exercise Requirements:  o o o 
Playfulness: o o o o o 
Affection Level: o o o o o 
Ease of training: o o o o o
Watchdog ability: o o o 
Protection ability: o o o 
Grooming requirements: o o o 


Weight: Male - 65 -75lb  Female - 55 - 65lb
Height: Male - 23 -24"    Female - 21.5 - 22.5"


Health
Major: CHD, Skin problems (allergies, hot spots, ear infections), hemanglosarcoma, lymphoma
Minor: SAS, elbow dysplasia, eye disorders (entropion, CPRA), seizures, hypothyroidism, mast cell tumours
Occasional: osteosarcoma


Life Span: 10-13 years