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Bearware
Member
07-12-2002
| Tuesday, August 01, 2006 - 5:15 pm
Hi, does anyone know how much benedril I can give my shepherd mix? She weighs about 55 pounds, and has recently developed allergies. Our vet is on a mission trip for the week, and I just don't want to leave her miserable for the week. Thanks!
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Tuesday, August 01, 2006 - 6:05 pm
Hi, Bearware. My Hercky weighs 32 lb and the vet told us just yesterday 50 mg (two of the tabs for the ones we have). I don't want to guess for you cuz I don't want to mislead you into thinking I know anything. I don't! However . . . Dogdoc here is a vet. You might try posting to her directly and asking tht question. Or Pamy or Seamonkey or Moondance might know, as well--they each have lots of experience with dogs. Wonder if there is a guideline online about the dosage. I will look for you in the meantime.
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Chewpito
Member
01-04-2004
| Tuesday, August 01, 2006 - 6:44 pm
my little pito has real bad allergys from the lawn,...my vet says 25mg for him, and he wieghs in at 13lbs...
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Bearware
Member
07-12-2002
| Tuesday, August 01, 2006 - 8:02 pm
Thanks guys! I did get on the internet and it said half to one mg per pound of dog, so I guess I could go with even as much as three without risking much. Thanks so much! I hope she feels better.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Tuesday, August 01, 2006 - 11:03 pm
Supergranny, Charlie and Lucee have beautiful coats and both move me to laughter just looking at their adorable faces! What cuties!
And Coco, those more recent pix of Dixie are just wonderful! She is absolutely gorgeous! hoping she and Oscar become fast friends!

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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Tuesday, August 01, 2006 - 11:07 pm
Bearware, hope your shepherd feels better! Glad Chewy and I could give you some guidance!

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Carrie92
Member
09-15-2003
| Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 2:04 am
I need some advice: I know nothing about dog breeds. We've never owned a dog, but my son really wants one and his birthday is coming up. We want a small dog, cute and fluffy, but not a big shedder and not one that needs a lot of grooming. We don't want a yipper, either, just a quiet cuddly dog that's easy to train, and doesn't make big poo-poos! Any suggestions??
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Cdbga
Member
10-04-2004
| Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 2:26 am
Carrie, I'm not really good with breed advice, but you might try Dog Breed Info.com. They have pretty detailed info on the different breeds, including temperament and grooming. You didn't say what age dog you were looking at, but you might want to consider adopting an older dog, instead of a puppy. The Peninsula Humane Society website has some great info on the benefits of adopting an older dog. Not that there is anything wrong with adopting a puppy, but they can require a lot more attention, training, etc. I do speak with a bias, though...I adopted a dog a couple of months ago...my first dog since I was a kid (many years ago) and I decided to go with an older dog. My Whitney is just the sweetest thing and was already trained when I got her.
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 3:52 am
Carrie, there is a nifty little questionnaire that could help point you to the right type of dog to look for on THIS site. Just click on the Q&A section, answer a series of questions, and it will give you a list of dog breeds that might be suitable for you.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 5:11 am
Great advice, Cdbga and Who. I think people who own amiable, non-shedding little dogs here would also be able to recommend a breed. Carrie, your request made me laugh. I mean, almost everyone starts wanting that perfect dog--esp the non-shedding part! But then they fall in love with a dog who really needs a home and it's all over. (I think short-haired, curly or wire-haired dogs are the non-sheddersl btw.) I'd definitely agree about adopting a dog from the SPCA or Humane Societies or from a Rescue group. But it's smart to at least know which ones fit the bill before you start. IMO, mutts make the best pets! I'm a big-time clipart collector, so I have files of clipart from every breed. I'll post some pix of breeds that appear to fit your parameters:
  Australian Terrier, Basenji, Bichon Frise
   Cairn Terrier, Welsh Corgi, Jack Russell Terrier, French Bulldog
   Miniature Poodle, Pugs, Westie and Yorkshire Terriers
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Coco
Member
07-13-2000
| Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 5:20 am
Update on Dixie and Oscar's bonding experience.... She adores him and does the puppy thing...tail wagging 100 mph, jumping happily with lots of joy and barely reaching the top of his long back. He stands there and gives her sideway glances while growling softly through slightly parted doggie lips....and his tail has started to wag now. This is a very important improvement in their continuing saga of getting to understand each other...lol. He'll put up with this adoring fan for about 30 seconds and then slowly turns away and jumps onto the couch or bed where she can't reach him. All the while staring at her. I can just imagine what he would be saying to me if he could talk. I'm hoping this is a good sign of their friendship to come.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 5:27 am
There's my poo poo! Looks just like my Angel only cleaner.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 5:49 am
Oh, Coco, that was written so well--I could picture those two. What a riot! Poor little Dixie. Hope her irrepressible nature doesn't get squooshed by Oscar's disdain. I am sure that slight wag from Oscar is a begrudging first acknowledgment that he can tolerate her. And I am just as sure her feminine wiles will win him over! Mocha, we need some new Angel pix!!!
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 5:59 am
Soon as he gets a bath and haircut lol.
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Prisonerno6
Member
08-31-2002
| Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 6:48 am
I had a Welsh Corgi while growing up. She was wonderful with kids, but I would not describe her as "not a big shedder." The fur would come out in clumps in the summer, requiring many hours of loving brushing. She was petite for a corgi as well, only 13 pounds. My big cat trouble is bigger than that.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 6:55 am
Ah, thanks, Prisonerno6! I have developed a list of favorites and Corgis are on mine. Didn't know they were shedders. (Won't remove them from my list, though!)
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 7:04 am
Bichons do not shed at all. Their hair just grows and grows and it's thick too and can get easily matted.
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Prisonerno6
Member
08-31-2002
| Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 7:05 am
Think shephard in a dachsund body. They were bred to herd cows by nipping at the heels of the cows. Since they are so short, they don't get hit when the cow kicks back. She would chase us around the yard, nipping at our heels when we were kids. There are two kinds of corgis, Pembroke (which we had and is pictured above) and Cardigan. The Pembrokes normally have their tails docked. I saw one with a tail once, and the tail was as big as the dog. 
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Bandit
Member
07-29-2001
| Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 7:11 am
Carrie, My boss has a bichon and she is just precious! She's not a yipper, her curly white hair is so soft, and she doesn't shed. As soon as she sees you, she rolls over on her back because she wants her tummy scratched. She's a very loving dog, and IMO would be a great addition to your family. Good luck!
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Secretsmile
Member
08-19-2002
| Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 7:16 am
Carrie my sons have allergies and when I was looking for a new dog I found that dogs with single coats are best. They don't have dander which is what causes most of the sensitivity in people and they don't shed. They have hair not fur. We are thrilled beyond belief in our maltese, he doesn't dig, he doesn't yap, only barks when my youngest son (age 20) gets him started by "barking" at him. The one draw back for a family with young children is that he is small and can't really be wrestled with. Like Mocha's bichon, he does get matted if we don't keep his hair short and brushed daily.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 7:39 am
Maltese
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 7:41 am
 Cardigan Corgis
Pembroke Corgi So the difference is the coloring, Prisoner?
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 7:45 am
Oh my goodness .. they are all soooo cute I'd have a hard time choosing! Great pics HP!! Btw my Silky doesn't shed at all but her hair does grow really fast and needs regular grooming.

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Prisonerno6
Member
08-31-2002
| Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 7:54 am
The main difference, IIRC, is the tail and the size. The Cardigan tail is like a regular dog tail, but the one Pembroke tail I saw was like a giant fox tail. The Cardigan also tends to be bigger. You can have tricolor Pembrokes like the Cardigan picture, but they tend to be red like the one above. Ours had a black muzzle with no white on it.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 8:26 am
Fox, Rat, Jack/Parson Russell Terriers equal 'spit on a griddle'...at least when they are young. I wouldn't wish one on my worst enemy, unless that enemy was a very, very dedicated dog person.
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