Facebook page.Hi all,
Happy to be apart of the forum. I currently own a female DS and she is 8 years old weighing in at 110 LBS. I currently have her on a diet as my parents had a heavy hand on over feeding her so I have not put her on a strict diet.. hope to get more info from other breeders as well =) always looking to learn new tips and tricks.
Only problem i guess i have with her is that she is very sluggish and doesn't like to play anymore (maybe its her weight)
Greetings From Canada =)
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NikBudhdeo
- Just Whelped
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- Joined: Mon Dec 22, 2014 5:16 pm
- Tell us about yourself: Currently living in Canada and have had dogs all my life. Currently own a Dutch Shepherd and she is 8 years old. Had her at 6 weeks old.
Greetings From Canada =)
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HeatherH
- Green Dog
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- Joined: Wed Oct 24, 2012 9:06 pm
- Tell us about yourself: My name is Heather. My husband and I are empty nesters in or mid 40. We bought a 8 wk old ds from a breeder. We got the name buy a new neighbor. I bought thr dog because we both just putvthe last of or 3 dogs down. I had a dalmatian before I met my husband 4 yeats ago. The love of my life. Iove dogs that are smart and full of energy. I lve hiking but need yhe push. I am just learning alot about the new little guy, but I need more info.
Re: Greetings From Canada =)
Hi welcome. Nice Pics.
Heather from Hamilton Ont.
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Pearl - cat
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Pearl - cat
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DanLu5
- Puppy
- Posts: 54
- Joined: Wed Nov 06, 2013 10:13 pm
- Tell us about yourself: I am a long time dog enthusiast but first time Dutch Shepherd owner. Logan is a KNPV bred Dutch Shepherd and great grandson of the great Arko Kikkert. He's by far the most demanding dog I've ever had but also by far the most rewarding.
- Location: Ottawa, ON
Re: Greetings From Canada =)
Welcome! What part of Canada? We're in Ottawa.
You may want to consider a lower carb, higher protein food. I know my parents are quite bad with giving their dogs lots of carbs and even sugary things - which really packs on the pounds.
You may want to consider a lower carb, higher protein food. I know my parents are quite bad with giving their dogs lots of carbs and even sugary things - which really packs on the pounds.
DND & Lohgs, ON
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NikBudhdeo
- Just Whelped
- Posts: 3
- Joined: Mon Dec 22, 2014 5:16 pm
- Tell us about yourself: Currently living in Canada and have had dogs all my life. Currently own a Dutch Shepherd and she is 8 years old. Had her at 6 weeks old.
Re: Greetings From Canada =)
Hey all,
I reside in Toronto.. More exact Markham =).
Currently I have her on the Royal Canin but I am looking for better kibble for her. At night I feed her chicken which as been boiled. Portion size is 1 cup shredded. I've fed her raw chicken, beef, pork and lamb also.
Before my parents used to giver her ice cream and tea biscuits but that has now stopped (on going since she was between the ages of 1 - 4). she is 8 now, she doesn't show or have signs of any health problems (so lucky) but I am slowly reducing her weight. my goal is to have her by 90 lbs by spring =) she is currently at 110 - 115
I reside in Toronto.. More exact Markham =).
Currently I have her on the Royal Canin but I am looking for better kibble for her. At night I feed her chicken which as been boiled. Portion size is 1 cup shredded. I've fed her raw chicken, beef, pork and lamb also.
Before my parents used to giver her ice cream and tea biscuits but that has now stopped (on going since she was between the ages of 1 - 4). she is 8 now, she doesn't show or have signs of any health problems (so lucky) but I am slowly reducing her weight. my goal is to have her by 90 lbs by spring =) she is currently at 110 - 115
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johninny
- Working Dog
- Posts: 1326
- Joined: Wed Oct 17, 2012 6:22 am
- Tell us about yourself: DS and Mal foster newly approved aug'12 by NADSR and ABMCR. high-functioning Autistic in nyc/hamptons in my 60's. Rescued the smartest dog i had ever seen off nyc street in 2000. Tracedog's intelligence exceeded by multiples my judgement that day. My first [and only as of 10/2012] dog turned out to be a DS, perhaps with a touch of something else, but attention to detail, behavioral traits, and physical habits, movement, and skill identical to DS. But MUCH more intellectual ability. supremely confident in all settings, fearless, very outgoing and social with people and friendly with dogs. Seldom apart in over 12 years, Trace Dog was the most important relationship of my adult life; he was my partner. He died july17,2012. i am dying without him. www.youtube.com/tracesobaka www.dogster.com/dogs/637612
- Location: NH/hamptons/nyc
Re: Greetings From Canada =)
i would not waste ANY time getting her off royal canin. all the major ingredients lack anything really healthy for her but are packed with empty calories. rice - a huge portion of this food - is starch flavored with arsenic.
as a kibble, cannot do better than merrick GRAIN-FREE, and it is basically the same price and readily available.
as a kibble, cannot do better than merrick GRAIN-FREE, and it is basically the same price and readily available.
John & DS rscus TRACE DOG,99-12; fstr7yoCain,8-9/12; Xander(3/12)11/12-2/13; SAKIMA (b.4/12)from11/12; TxXANDER (b.2/13)from5/13; direct from CherCar: TRACER (b.5/4/13). http://www.youtube.com/sakimadoggy http://www.youtube.com/tracesobaka
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DanLu5
- Puppy
- Posts: 54
- Joined: Wed Nov 06, 2013 10:13 pm
- Tell us about yourself: I am a long time dog enthusiast but first time Dutch Shepherd owner. Logan is a KNPV bred Dutch Shepherd and great grandson of the great Arko Kikkert. He's by far the most demanding dog I've ever had but also by far the most rewarding.
- Location: Ottawa, ON
Re: Greetings From Canada =)
I 2nd the recommendation to switch kibbles. Merrick is high quality and Ive also had great experiences with Orijen.
DND & Lohgs, ON