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Based on the discussion in this forum I contacted some dog behaviorists. Two have responded so far, one is on the board of an animal behaviorist organization and the other studies dog behavior at a university. They stated that raising two pups does not cause them to have behavioral problems later i...

Also to be taken into account in this case is the breed. Vince says GSD in the headline but mix in his OP. I'm guessing mostly GSD, which as a breed tends to have more than its fair share of behavioural problems, especially around the time of adolescence. They aren't all Rin Tin Tin (for those old e...

Woah, is there legit truth to this? That it's a no-no to adopt siblings? Absolutely. Responsible breeders and rescues don't allow two littermates to go to the same home because of the high return rate. Unfortunately there are too many of the irresponsible kind around who don't give a lifetime guara...

Here's an article on the subject.

http://www.caninedevelopment.com/Sibling.htm

Pam

josie1918 wrote:check your AVMA journals

I don't know what AVMA jourals are but can make a guess. (I'm in the UK.)
Can you come up with any links to recent studies that support your belief?

Pam

We adopted two sibling puppies (mixed German Shepherd brothers) from a humane society about a week and a half ago (they are now almost 11 weeks old). The society that allowed you to take 2 littermates was totally irresponsible. Take one back now while it is still young enough to find a home easily....

There are Australian ones and I think Irish ones as well. The Irish references you may have come across aren't dogs - the kelpie is a water spirit from Celtic mythology in the form of a horse. We do have quite a lot of kelpies over here in the uk - canine variety. Mostly working and agility dogs. Pam

It doesn't have to be either or. One fairly significant step and it will hopefully persuade the shilly shallyers in the rest of the UK to follow suit (but I'm not holding my breath.)
Aren't you pleased?

Pam

Getting nearer -

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/8317456.stm

Yay!!!!!!

Pam

josie1918 wrote:All I can say is what I was taught and what I have seen.

How long ago were you taught that? Knowledge has moved on in the last few years.
If you Google the subject you'll find lots about it.

Pam

Another link here about protein levels -

http://www.thepetcenter.com/article.aspx?id=3408#

Pam

A link on growling that someone posted on another site -

http://www.dogstardaily.com/blogs/obey-thy-dog

Pam

Nettle wrote:I wonder if something happened at the vet's when she was in for surgery? It doesn't have to be a big thing to traumatise a dog that is already in a bad way.

I think the possibility of brain damage during the op ought to be considered too.

Pam

josie1918 wrote:However, too high protien especially with a senior dog, and we get kidney damage.

That used to be thought to be the case but apparently there is no evidence for it.

http://www.dogstardaily.com/blogs/prote ... -surprised

Pam

This dog obviously doesn't need one

http://www.stumbleupon.com/s/#2QQSP7/ww ... a72UEYv5E/

Depends how much running around they do.

Pam