Archive for October, 2007

Rednose Pitbulls – They Mean Business

Saturday, October 27th, 2007
Rednose Pitbulls - They Mean Business

Nobody knows for sure where rednose pitbulls came from or what country for sure however there are records that clearly show the information we do know is that they came in large part from Ireland.

Red nose pitbulls are rare and extremely sought after because they are from something called the Old Family Red Nose strain and it is an exceptionally old strain. It is believed that the rednose pitbull was breaded only for the looks o (more…)

Cropping Your Doberman’s Ears

Wednesday, October 24th, 2007
Cropping Your Doberman's Ears

Ear cropping for Dobermans is usually done between 8 and 12 weeks of age. It is not a good idea to do it after 14 weeks of age as the cartilage becomes less pliable and the ears are less likely to stand. The surgery is done under general anesthesia. After the ears are cut, the are stitched (some vets use surgical glue) and bandaged. After 10 -14 days, the stitches are removed and the ears are splinted and taped to their erect position. The longer (more…)