Comments for All About Aussies (Australian Shepherds)! http://allaboutaussies.wordpress.com Learn and comment about the Australian Shepherd. Written by Jeanne Joy Hartnagle-Taylor, from the Hartnagle-Las Rocosa family. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:57:07 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on WTCH Las Rocosa Charlie Glass CD, RDX by Steven Ramsey http://allaboutaussies.wordpress.com/2009/09/22/wtch-las-rocosa-charlie-glass-cd-rdx/#comment-130 Steven Ramsey Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:57:07 +0000 http://allaboutaussies.wordpress.com/2009/09/22/wtch-las-rocosa-charlie-glass-cd-rdx/#comment-130 I agree with Silja. Jeanne, you and your family are a national treasure for those of us that are Aussie owners and fans. Please continue to share your unique knowledge with the rest of us, it's truly appreciated. Now, if you and your family could just find the time to post more often... I agree with Silja.

Jeanne, you and your family are a national treasure for those of us that are Aussie owners and fans.
Please continue to share your unique knowledge with the rest of us, it’s truly appreciated.

Now, if you and your family could just find the time to post more often…

]]> Comment on WTCH Las Rocosa Charlie Glass CD, RDX by Silja http://allaboutaussies.wordpress.com/2009/09/22/wtch-las-rocosa-charlie-glass-cd-rdx/#comment-129 Silja Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:23:46 +0000 http://allaboutaussies.wordpress.com/2009/09/22/wtch-las-rocosa-charlie-glass-cd-rdx/#comment-129 Very nice to read about Charlie! Keep up the good work. Love, Silja Very nice to read about Charlie! Keep up the good work. Love, Silja

]]> Comment on For the Love of Dogs by Jeanne Joy http://allaboutaussies.wordpress.com/2009/06/01/for-the-love-of-dogs/#comment-128 Jeanne Joy Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:49:05 +0000 http://allaboutaussies.wordpress.com/?p=102#comment-128 Stacy Moore does dog training clinics for rescue groups. Not only is he an excellent trainer, but he donates part of his training fee to the group: http://app.talkfusion.com/fusion2/view.asp?NDcyMjI0_2917152 Stacy Moore does dog training clinics for rescue groups. Not only is he an excellent trainer, but he donates part of his training fee to the group:

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]]> Comment on Why Are Aussie’s Tails Docked? by Jennifer http://allaboutaussies.wordpress.com/2008/08/15/why-are-aussie%e2%80%99s-tails-docked/#comment-127 Jennifer Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:00:43 +0000 http://allaboutaussies.wordpress.com/?p=22#comment-127 I personally wish my mini-aussie's tail was not docked. I don't really see it as necessary, especially in this day and age when these are mostly not working dogs. I asked the breeder about the docked tail, and she didn't have a good answer. She said the one dog whose tail she didn't dock was practically hairless and rat-like looking. But, that dog was a runt and apparently had other issues as well. There are examples of working dogs who keep their tails like Border Collies and Blue Heelers. I suspect the majority of work-related reasons for docking dog tails are really more cosmetic reasons. I personally wish my mini-aussie’s tail was not docked. I don’t really see it as necessary, especially in this day and age when these are mostly not working dogs. I asked the breeder about the docked tail, and she didn’t have a good answer. She said the one dog whose tail she didn’t dock was practically hairless and rat-like looking. But, that dog was a runt and apparently had other issues as well.

There are examples of working dogs who keep their tails like Border Collies and Blue Heelers. I suspect the majority of work-related reasons for docking dog tails are really more cosmetic reasons.

]]> Comment on Why Are Aussie’s Tails Docked? by John http://allaboutaussies.wordpress.com/2008/08/15/why-are-aussie%e2%80%99s-tails-docked/#comment-126 John Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:34:55 +0000 http://allaboutaussies.wordpress.com/?p=22#comment-126 Our Aussie doesn't have his tail. I don't care for the cosmetics and I hope it's not just tradition. We are more concerned about the dog's well being and health. If it doesn't have to be removed for health reasons, they should be left alone. It makes me feel like a finger being cut off. Our Aussie doesn’t have his tail. I don’t care for the cosmetics and I hope it’s not just tradition. We are more concerned about the dog’s well being and health. If it doesn’t have to be removed for health reasons, they should be left alone. It makes me feel like a finger being cut off.

]]> Comment on Longevity by John http://allaboutaussies.wordpress.com/2009/08/24/longevity/#comment-125 John Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:27:04 +0000 http://allaboutaussies.wordpress.com/2009/08/24/longevity/#comment-125 Wow, this blog is very interesting! I have an aussie. He just turned 3. I was giving him the wrong food and he gained weight. He hurt his ACL, in his right leg from the weight gain. His weight is back to normal now and I give him the best food. He's not a herder at all, but is extremely intelligent. He can recycle plastic jugs in a bin for us, he can say "I love you" and many other tricks. It was no effort at all to train him. I can't believe I didn't get this breed sooner. I designed a t-shirt with his picture on it. I believe he was 2 at the time. http://www.zazzle.com/einhornandfinkle/gifts?cg=196441295728008374 Wow, this blog is very interesting! I have an aussie. He just turned 3. I was giving him the wrong food and he gained weight. He hurt his ACL, in his right leg from the weight gain. His weight is back to normal now and I give him the best food. He’s not a herder at all, but is extremely intelligent. He can recycle plastic jugs in a bin for us, he can say “I love you” and many other tricks. It was no effort at all to train him. I can’t believe I didn’t get this breed sooner. I designed a t-shirt with his picture on it. I believe he was 2 at the time. http://www.zazzle.com/einhornandfinkle/gifts?cg=196441295728008374

]]> Comment on Why Are Aussie’s Tails Docked? by Ali http://allaboutaussies.wordpress.com/2008/08/15/why-are-aussie%e2%80%99s-tails-docked/#comment-124 Ali Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:50:43 +0000 http://allaboutaussies.wordpress.com/?p=22#comment-124 Oh, I was just reading through some of the comments and saw Paula's asking about why Border Collie's tails aren't docked. Maybe one reason is because they originate in Scotland/England where they herded sheep in pastures, where there really wasn't the same type of "scrub" as out west in the U.S. where the Aussie originated, so nothing really to get their tails snagged on, was not an issue? Just a thought! =) Oh, I was just reading through some of the comments and saw Paula’s asking about why Border Collie’s tails aren’t docked. Maybe one reason is because they originate in Scotland/England where they herded sheep in pastures, where there really wasn’t the same type of “scrub” as out west in the U.S. where the Aussie originated, so nothing really to get their tails snagged on, was not an issue? Just a thought! =)

]]> Comment on Why Are Aussie’s Tails Docked? by Ali http://allaboutaussies.wordpress.com/2008/08/15/why-are-aussie%e2%80%99s-tails-docked/#comment-123 Ali Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:41:44 +0000 http://allaboutaussies.wordpress.com/?p=22#comment-123 I love the docked tail, Aussies just aren't wigglebutts with a tail! ;-) I always thought the unnaturally docked tails were docked originally to avoid the burrs, snags, getting caught on brush while out on the range herding. Like you said, to avoid infection, etc. And I know how hard it is to get burrs out, if there were burrs anywhere, our Duke would find them. He was so good though, if he could reach them on himself, he bit them and pulled them out. We also have a Border Collie and his tail is a PAIN to keep nice! But that's country life for ya! I love the docked tail, Aussies just aren’t wigglebutts with a tail! ;-) I always thought the unnaturally docked tails were docked originally to avoid the burrs, snags, getting caught on brush while out on the range herding. Like you said, to avoid infection, etc. And I know how hard it is to get burrs out, if there were burrs anywhere, our Duke would find them. He was so good though, if he could reach them on himself, he bit them and pulled them out. We also have a Border Collie and his tail is a PAIN to keep nice! But that’s country life for ya!

]]> Comment on The History of Australian Shepherds and the Spanish Shepherd Dog by Jeanne Joy http://allaboutaussies.wordpress.com/2008/11/19/the-history-of-australian-shepherds-and-the-spanish-shepherd-dog/#comment-122 Jeanne Joy Sun, 23 Aug 2009 15:23:07 +0000 http://allaboutaussies.wordpress.com/?p=48#comment-122 Another Carea Leonés: http://mastingallery.net/cpg145/displayimage.php?pid=11420&fullsize=1 Another Carea Leonés:

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]]> Comment on Why Are Aussie’s Tails Docked? by Jeanne Joy http://allaboutaussies.wordpress.com/2008/08/15/why-are-aussie%e2%80%99s-tails-docked/#comment-121 Jeanne Joy Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:34:35 +0000 http://allaboutaussies.wordpress.com/?p=22#comment-121 Hi Virgil, It depends on how short you want the tail. Generally speaking you should place the band between the second and third joint (vertebrae) which will yield about a two to three inch tail at maturity. The ASCA breed standard allows for a maximum tail length of up to four inches. Kind Regards, Jeanne Joy Hi Virgil,

It depends on how short you want the tail. Generally speaking you should place the band between the second and third joint (vertebrae) which will yield about a two to three inch tail at maturity. The ASCA breed standard allows for a maximum tail length of up to four inches.

Kind Regards,
Jeanne Joy

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