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crocos · 6th April 2010, 14:13

Short-shorts eh?

How old is she, and is she hot?

StN · 6th April 2010, 14:25

You are mistaking this for Bob Guccione's thread.

Danjah · 12th April 2010, 19:51

some recent pics of my burm and bengal

from Jan:

From the weekend:

bit of a growth spurt from Zigsa the bengal, she's now longer, bigger and heavier than dilly the burm and her coats becoming more and more clear

crocos · 12th April 2010, 20:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danjah

GIANT HEAD!!

GIANT HEAD!!!

BWDOWN · 12th April 2010, 20:45

Nice pics crocos, excuse my crappy iphone pics in relation

Benji, now nearly 7 months. 4.2 Kgs now.. I know what ya mean about the growth spurt, Ive been trying to limit his food as he is eating like a horse!

crocos · 12th April 2010, 23:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by BWDOWN

Nice pics crocos, excuse my crappy iphone pics in relation

They're all Danjah's pics brah, not mine

StN · 5th May 2010, 21:01

Should be some vid of the Beagle hanging with his mates on an upcoming episode of Animal Academy - on TVNZ 6 or 7 - in the next few months. He'll be the one trying to playfully roger the younger ones to assert his dominance by going facial on them.

Might also be a goateed stranger wandering amongst the crowd too.

Pleb'a · 6th May 2010, 10:39

You're all a bunch of pussies

Went out with the dog to Dry Creek and followed the Waterfall Track.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H91M5pMLnmQ

Trigga*happY · 10th May 2010, 21:24

I discovered quite by accident that my cat Trouble likes to be a shoulder cat. Was holding him normally, next thing I know he's scooted up my chest and is sitting across my shoulder, and eventually walking down my back! :)

mpx · 10th May 2010, 21:28

Quick iPhone photo!
No, he wasn't licking himself, he was sleeping like that, with his head resting on the bed between his legs. It's almost like he challenges himself to find the strangest ways to sleep.

/edit; ps, those Bengles are adorable. It's such a pity that my Ocicat is adorable-er, though! ;D

BWDOWN · 21st May 2010, 00:10

Just on 5Kg's at 8 months..

Heres a YT vid of him playing/eating a milk bottle

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eKjSrgwTrw

Pleb'a · 11th June 2010, 22:40

I'm seriously thinking about putting together a business plan to start up a doggy day care in Lower Hutt.

It will have a lot of technical/gadget spin to it, and a lot of owner education as the base.

chiQ · 29th June 2010, 00:10

A while back someone asked me to video my rabbit going crazy with his football after I posted (in OMG, I think).

I have failed.

I did find a video today of the same sort of carry-on from another NZ rabbit, only without the ball (sound not needed - it's lame):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F514GHYOq_c

IceFox · 29th June 2010, 00:15

Whats the deal with having a bunny, do they crap all over the place, or can they just be like a cat and give them a litter box?

chiQ · 29th June 2010, 00:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by IceFox

Whats the deal with having a bunny, do they crap all over the place, or can they just be like a cat and give them a litter box?

It takes a day or two to litter train them. They still leave the odd territorial 2g pooh* around, but that kind of pooh is pretty much dessicated, so it's pretty inoffensive.

Step 1. Place rabbit in cage and wait for it to choose which corner it wants to go to the loo in

Step 2. Put litter-box in that corner and wait a day or so.

Step 3. Put litter-box where you want the rabbit to go to the toilet in new environment.

* Rabbits digest food twice by eating 1g pooh (cecotropes) and letting it go through again.

CCS · 29th June 2010, 00:46

That bunny looks like it's insane from being institutionalised.

Speaking of pets... the people over the fence have a kune kune. I feel kinda sorry for it. This is an apartment, albeit and ground floor one with a little back yard which is completely decked over. I would've thought that kunes, like all piggies, like to roll around in the dirt and shit... It's got a little kennel, but sometimes I see it standing outside by their ranch slider, gazing longingly through the glass, grunting and oinking quietly away. I wonder if it's cold. Someone should knit it a tea cosy... but, like... a pig cosy.

CCS · 29th June 2010, 00:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by chiQ

* Rabbits digest food twice by eating 1g pooh (cecotropes) and letting it go through again.

Wait... wat?

StN · 29th June 2010, 08:47

Maybe it should have it's own pool too?

chiQ · 29th June 2010, 10:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by CCS

Wait... wat?

Yep. They eat their own pooh. Read down to the line on this page:

http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/poop.html

Another advantage to litterbox training: if they drop their cecotropes, rather than eating them as they come out, they can go back and have a snack later.

xor · 29th June 2010, 11:25

Dog owners: How much does it cost to look after a German Shepherd a year? approx

Pleb'a · 29th June 2010, 13:31

Don't ask about a specific breed, ask about the size of the dog.

I.e. German Shepard = Large breed

Which is about:

3 1/2 cups of food a day (~$140 every 3 months)
yearly vet visit (~$70)
worming (every 3 months @ ~$40 per year)
flea (every 2 months @ ~$30 per 6 months)
any kennel visits ( Per night ~$15)
any doggy daycare ( per day ~ $30)
poop bags (100 for $10)
new toy (they usually go through one a year) (~$30)

Then you've got cost in time:

One good 1 1/2 hour walk or two 45min walks per day
Mental stimulation during the day - 1-2 hours.

Yoda · 29th June 2010, 14:29

Familiar with German shepards? Don't want to be telling you stuff you don't know - but they're harder to train (esp relative to say, a lab), which can suck more time. So not just size-of-dog costs, but potentially more time/stress costs. Not every shepard, but you're more likely to have a challenge than with many other breeds.

I'm not particularly familiar with them, but brother-in-law has one and is right into them, so regurgitating info I remember him mentioning.

Pleb'a · 29th June 2010, 14:33

I would rate a German Shepard above Labrador in terms of intelligence over all, but they're harder to train traditionally as they are not as food orientated as a Labrador (which is why there is a perception it is harder to train them).

You can find out what motivates them by getting a high pitched squeaky toy, food, and pats/affection with two people and see which is the highest driver for the dog.

xor · 29th June 2010, 14:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pleb'a

Don't ask about a specific breed, ask about the size of the dog.

Why? It's a German shepherd.

Pleb'a · 29th June 2010, 16:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by xor

Why? It's a German shepherd.

Okay then, take the figures I've offered (btw, no problem), and then add $10000 a year for police training. Maybe a few more vet visits due to being stabbed by a robber.

Pleb'a · 29th June 2010, 16:45

Ugh, missed a paragraph: Breed doesn't really count when you're trying to estimate costs of a dog. Size is a larger factor than breed.

You may need to pay a little bit more for a dog with long hair in grooming tools, but it may eat less, etc. It's the sort of thing that balances out, especially when you're asking for an estimate of costs.

xor · 29th June 2010, 16:57

It's a German shepherd...It is large.

Pleb'a · 30th June 2010, 21:29

Glad that's working out for you

Now go search "How much does a German Shepard cost to look after for a year".

chiQ · 23rd July 2010, 21:13

BaM was lying on the couch with my tiny wee rabbit on his chest the other night and took this with his cellphone:

Heikki looks so big and scary.

Macca@Work · 24th July 2010, 20:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pleb'a

I would rate a German Shepard above Labrador in terms of intelligence over all, but they're harder to train traditionally as they are not as food orientated as a Labrador (which is why there is a perception it is harder to train them).

You can find out what motivates them by getting a high pitched squeaky toy, food, and pats/affection with two people and see which is the highest driver for the dog.

what-wot?you iq test your pooches?

Ab · 24th July 2010, 20:50

Breeds that have been bred as working dogs have been selected for intelligence over hundreds of generations. No surprise that a breed like the German Shepherd is intelligent.

Pleb'a · 26th July 2010, 11:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Macca@Work

what-wot?you iq test your pooches?

Nope, I'm saying that some people assume dogs are "stupid" or "less intelligent" because they don't find the stereotypical approach of food incentive works with the specific breed.

I was working with a Fox Terrier in the weekend that would do anything for it to get its teeth around a tennis ball. Entice with food, and it wouldn't even budge.

StN · 31st July 2010, 21:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by StN

Should be some vid of the Beagle hanging with his mates on an upcoming episode of Animal Academy - on TVNZ 6 or 7 - in the next few months. He'll be the one trying to playfully roger the younger ones to assert his dominance by going facial on them.

Might also be a goateed stranger wandering amongst the crowd too.

TVNZ 6 / Sky 16 on 1/8/2010 @ 7:30 according to my online guide skillz.

Yoda · 4th August 2010, 20:23

Dog has a badly ruptered crucial knee ligament.

Vet says four options, two of which are different surgeons for big bucks (partial and full knee replacement, $1500-2500), glucosamine injections and joint food diet (which she didn't inspire confidence with), or new dog.

Has anyone else had to deal with this or similar?

Yoda · 4th August 2010, 20:34

*cruciate, sigh

Pleb'a · 4th August 2010, 21:47

Labrador ?

Mum has been through this, $1500 per leg, Labrador Retriever.

Dog recovers to about 90% but has a happy life peeing with a slightly different approach. Just need to watch out for it on uneven surfaces when running, but you can pretty much count on the dog knowing best.

Pleb'a · 6th August 2010, 13:53

H8^Machine · 7th August 2010, 20:26

Almost sorry about the size of this...

H8^Machine · 7th August 2010, 20:37

One more

chiQ · 8th August 2010, 00:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by H8^Machine

Almost sorry about the size of this...

For that shot any degree of formatting butchery is fine.

10th May 2010, 21:28	#1490
mpx .	Quick iPhone photo! No, he wasn't licking himself, he was sleeping like that, with his head resting on the bed between his legs. It's almost like he challenges himself to find the strangest ways to sleep. /edit; ps, those Bengles are adorable. It's such a pity that my Ocicat is adorable-er, though! ;D Last edited by mpx : 10th May 2010 at 21:31.

29th June 2010, 00:46	#1496
CCS Stunt Pants	That bunny looks like it's insane from being institutionalised. Speaking of pets... the people over the fence have a kune kune. I feel kinda sorry for it. This is an apartment, albeit and ground floor one with a little back yard which is completely decked over. I would've thought that kunes, like all piggies, like to roll around in the dirt and shit... It's got a little kennel, but sometimes I see it standing outside by their ranch slider, gazing longingly through the glass, grunting and oinking quietly away. I wonder if it's cold. Someone should knit it a tea cosy... but, like... a pig cosy. __________________ I just want to understand this, sir. Every time a rug is micturated upon in this fair city, I have to compensate the owner?

6th April 2010, 14:13	#1481
crocos	Short-shorts eh? How old is she, and is she hot? __________________ Ξ √ Ω L U T ↑ ☼ N وكل يوم كنت تعيش في العبودية

6th April 2010, 14:25	#1482
StN I have detailed files	You are mistaking this for Bob Guccione's thread.

12th April 2010, 19:51	#1483
Danjah	some recent pics of my burm and bengal from Jan: From the weekend: bit of a growth spurt from Zigsa the bengal, she's now longer, bigger and heavier than dilly the burm and her coats becoming more and more clear

12th April 2010, 20:45	#1485
BWDOWN	Nice pics crocos, excuse my crappy iphone pics in relation Benji, now nearly 7 months. 4.2 Kgs now.. I know what ya mean about the growth spurt, Ive been trying to limit his food as he is eating like a horse! __________________ Second place is the first loser.. Last edited by BWDOWN : 12th April 2010 at 20:47.

5th May 2010, 21:01	#1487
StN I have detailed files	Should be some vid of the Beagle hanging with his mates on an upcoming episode of Animal Academy - on TVNZ 6 or 7 - in the next few months. He'll be the one trying to playfully roger the younger ones to assert his dominance by going facial on them. Might also be a goateed stranger wandering amongst the crowd too.

6th May 2010, 10:39	#1488
Pleb'a	You're all a bunch of pussies Went out with the dog to Dry Creek and followed the Waterfall Track. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H91M5pMLnmQ

10th May 2010, 21:24	#1489
Trigga*happY	I discovered quite by accident that my cat Trouble likes to be a shoulder cat. Was holding him normally, next thing I know he's scooted up my chest and is sitting across my shoulder, and eventually walking down my back! :)

21st May 2010, 00:10	#1491
BWDOWN	Just on 5Kg's at 8 months.. Heres a YT vid of him playing/eating a milk bottle http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eKjSrgwTrw __________________ Second place is the first loser..

11th June 2010, 22:40	#1492
Pleb'a	I'm seriously thinking about putting together a business plan to start up a doggy day care in Lower Hutt. It will have a lot of technical/gadget spin to it, and a lot of owner education as the base.

29th June 2010, 00:10	#1493
chiQ Frag-muff	A while back someone asked me to video my rabbit going crazy with his football after I posted (in OMG, I think). I have failed. I did find a video today of the same sort of carry-on from another NZ rabbit, only without the ball (sound not needed - it's lame): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F514GHYOq_c

29th June 2010, 00:15	#1494
IceFox	Whats the deal with having a bunny, do they crap all over the place, or can they just be like a cat and give them a litter box?

29th June 2010, 08:47	#1498
StN I have detailed files	Maybe it should have it's own pool too?

29th June 2010, 11:25	#1500
xor	Dog owners: How much does it cost to look after a German Shepherd a year? approx

29th June 2010, 13:31	#1501
Pleb'a	Don't ask about a specific breed, ask about the size of the dog. I.e. German Shepard = Large breed Which is about: 3 1/2 cups of food a day (~$140 every 3 months) yearly vet visit (~$70) worming (every 3 months @ ~$40 per year) flea (every 2 months @ ~$30 per 6 months) any kennel visits ( Per night ~$15) any doggy daycare ( per day ~ $30) poop bags (100 for $10) new toy (they usually go through one a year) (~$30) Then you've got cost in time: One good 1 1/2 hour walk or two 45min walks per day Mental stimulation during the day - 1-2 hours. Last edited by Pleb'a : 29th June 2010 at 13:34.

29th June 2010, 14:29	#1502
Yoda	Familiar with German shepards? Don't want to be telling you stuff you don't know - but they're harder to train (esp relative to say, a lab), which can suck more time. So not just size-of-dog costs, but potentially more time/stress costs. Not every shepard, but you're more likely to have a challenge than with many other breeds. I'm not particularly familiar with them, but brother-in-law has one and is right into them, so regurgitating info I remember him mentioning.

29th June 2010, 14:33	#1503
Pleb'a	I would rate a German Shepard above Labrador in terms of intelligence over all, but they're harder to train traditionally as they are not as food orientated as a Labrador (which is why there is a perception it is harder to train them). You can find out what motivates them by getting a high pitched squeaky toy, food, and pats/affection with two people and see which is the highest driver for the dog.

29th June 2010, 16:45	#1506
Pleb'a	Ugh, missed a paragraph: Breed doesn't really count when you're trying to estimate costs of a dog. Size is a larger factor than breed. You may need to pay a little bit more for a dog with long hair in grooming tools, but it may eat less, etc. It's the sort of thing that balances out, especially when you're asking for an estimate of costs.

29th June 2010, 16:57	#1507
xor	It's a German shepherd...It is large.

30th June 2010, 21:29	#1508
Pleb'a	Glad that's working out for you Now go search "How much does a German Shepard cost to look after for a year".

23rd July 2010, 21:13	#1509
chiQ Frag-muff	BaM was lying on the couch with my tiny wee rabbit on his chest the other night and took this with his cellphone: Heikki looks so big and scary.

24th July 2010, 20:50	#1511
Ab A mariachi ogre snorkel	Breeds that have been bred as working dogs have been selected for intelligence over hundreds of generations. No surprise that a breed like the German Shepherd is intelligent.

4th August 2010, 20:23	#1514
Yoda	Dog has a badly ruptered crucial knee ligament. Vet says four options, two of which are different surgeons for big bucks (partial and full knee replacement, $1500-2500), glucosamine injections and joint food diet (which she didn't inspire confidence with), or new dog. Has anyone else had to deal with this or similar?

4th August 2010, 21:47	#1516
Pleb'a	Labrador ? Mum has been through this, $1500 per leg, Labrador Retriever. Dog recovers to about 90% but has a happy life peeing with a slightly different approach. Just need to watch out for it on uneven surfaces when running, but you can pretty much count on the dog knowing best.

7th August 2010, 20:26	#1518
H8^Machine	Almost sorry about the size of this...