IMO, health testing shows that the breeder cares and is cognizant of the breed's health issues. It doesn't matter what percentage of the breed (low or high) is tested. If testing is available, especially genetic testing, good breeders will have it do...

Kids are taught grammar and sentence construction still, at least in my part of the USA. Whether they want to learn or not, that's another question.

Kids need to differentiate the people to whom they're writing. If they're writing to frien...

May you get what you justly deserve. And may your dogs not have to suffer for it.

Stupid dog?

Bad idea to leave your cell no. on a public website. I hope one of the mods deletes it.

Is she destructive when you aren't home? If so, it may not simply be excess energy and boredom, it may be separation anxiety, and, unfortunately, there is no quick fix. Google or Bing it to see if your pup meets the criteria.

As for the in...

Terrific Cats is part of Terrific Pets. There are a few discussion areas for cats, as well as areas for other types of pets besides dogs.

Have you tried to finding a bulldog-specific forum, boogler04? Spina bifida seems to be prevalent in bulldogs, and I'll bet that a breed-specific forum could give you the best advice to help you manage Frankie's condition.

There's a Yahoo ...

I'm dreading lovemybella's next post: Momma and puppies have died.

Good Lord, lovemybella, this is your bitch's third atypical litter...and you haven't sought your vet's advice for an atypical whelping? Forgive me all, but I've got to say ...

The AKC only recognized and put into practice what the parent clubs wanted. The clubs, not the AKC, made that decision.