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Date Posted: 19:30:04 05/25/02 Sat
Author: Skipper
Subject: Re: Seeking advice for a new breeder about a BARF diet, etc.
In reply to: Bernard Green 's message, "Seeking advice for a new breeder about a BARF diet, etc." on 11:21:16 05/22/02 Wed

Hi, the best way to educate yourself is to read.

If you are interested in a Raw diet, make sure first you are commited. You can't just throw raw chicken to your dog.
You have to educate yourself about the proper proportions of meat, grain, and veggies. Plus appropriate supplements. There are good diets out there that you can purchase that are raw based. Check out www.leerburg.com there is great info on feeding raw. Try the articles and discussion board. The definative book on feeding raw is
Give your Dog a Bone by Billinghurst. Look at www.dogwise.com for a good selection of books.

As for showing, try dogwise for books on handling and showing your dog. Get a few different ones. One for beginners and then more advanced. If you call they usually can make helpful suggestions. Also, call your local kennel club about handling classes.

The most important thing is to read and study the standard and make sure your dog fits it as closely as possible. Allow for growth changes. Click on the link at this site to examine the standard.

If your dog is black and tan or blue and tan you are out of luck. Your dog is not show quality. Your puppy's skin should be very tight, not loose and wrinkly. The muzzle should be short and square, like a box. Not like a trapeziod that starts wide and veers inward. Other things are important, as well. But, usually, these are the easiest things to see on a puppy.

Skipper

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