#and again there's differences between show and working line dogs what breeders breed their dogs for

[kelev9]

cane corsos are a dog breed i've genuinely become very interested in but i feel like i can't trust like... any videos on youtube or a bunch of other resources about them because so many (mainly white right wing men) make all these claims about how "aggressive" they are and "how terrible and bad they are" and "you shouldn't own one unless you're prepared for the dog to kill someone!!!" and it's like hey maybe let's not do that

[doberbutts]

Dobie question! You talk a lot about the stark differences between NA, SA, Euro, working, and show lines.... Do you know if there are such divides in Australia, or anywhere in Asia?

I'm not aware of many- I know that a working breeder I used to follow in Australia was complaining about the problem of show vs working but the working dogs he was touting were, yet again, east euro show lines that happen to sometimes work rather than actual true working lines.

As far as Asia goes, I'm only really marginally aware of Japan, which uses predominantly show dogs. That being said I was at a WUSV trial where a Japanese team was competing, so IGP does exist in Japan in some capacity to make it to an international level competition, but I have no idea if dobermans capable of IGP exist in Japan as that is a GSD event where I saw a Japanese IGP team. A friend of mine in Japan got her dog from a pet store. She is definitely pet quality but from parents who show. It's a bit of a different culture there when it comes to the sale of dogs. Her dog, for what it's worth, is cropped and docked which I find interesting as Japan is part of the FCI, which requires show dogs to be fully natural. I'm not sure if Japan's national breed club disagrees with the FCI or if they allow for any look like Canada and Mexico (provided the dog isn't intended to be attending an FCI event) or if she just decided to do her dog herself since it's not illegal in Japan.

Interestingly, I was added to a group of Cuban doberman enthusiasts by friends of color within the breed who wanted to band together. There's a lot of discussion about the difference of lines within that country, but a large portion of it is in Spanish so I can only parse some information because my Spanish is very rusty and translation AI is still fairly terrible.

For what it's worth, despite all of these people coming from FCI countries, every last one of them complained heavily that they were not allowed to crop and dock and still compete, and every last one of them complained that it was very difficult to find quality training and good decoys within their countries as well as good dogs for the work. Seems like when good dogs are found, many decoys don't want anything to do with the dobermans and tell them to come back with a GSD or mal. That happens in this country too, but I think to a lesser extent from the sound of it.

[httpjeon]

lovebug — jimin (m.)

jimin/reader | angst, fluff, smut | hybrid!au

wordcount: 12k

contents: spider hybrid!jimin, hybrid mistreatment/bullying, love self esteem/self-worth, arguments, crying, physical altercation between jimin & reader, name-calling, attachment anxiety, possessiveness, kissing, scenting, dom!jimin, manhandling, size kink/difference, fingering, dirty talk, cunnilingus, sensitivity kink, wet & messy, lots of cum, cumflation, jimins duality

— synopsis: hybrids are lovable companions for humans. unfortunately, most people simply want a cat or dog with which they can cuddle and love on. while looking for one to adopt, a lonesome hybrid of an unusual breed catches your eye.

note: part of the unadoptable series; masterlist will be coming soon!

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Deciding to get a hybrid is a big responsibility. They require abundant care and love — having been genetically modified as an attempt at a 'super species' when the human race was close to dying out as an attempt to preserve the DNA of humanity.

Now, however, through years of evolution, they have simply become a daily part of life as companions for humans.

After moving out of your college dorm and into a new apartment, you found yourself extremely lonely. So, you decided that perhaps you could look into getting a hybrid. You saved as much money as you could — hybrids were expensive after all.

"Are you sure you want to get one from the shelter?" your friend, Minah, asked as you walked with her on the bustling streets of Seoul, "I mean, a couple more months of saving and you could find a hybrid breeder—"

"I don't really care about that," you waved her off, "I'm not looking to get the best hybrid out there. I just want someone to keep me company."

"Still...a shelter...you don't know where these hybrids have been," she cringed, opening the door which made the bell above it ring to indicate the store there were customers, "They could have diseases or be aggressive."

"I assure you, all our hybrids are tested for diseases and aggressive ones are rehabilitated to become suitable companions," a lady wearing a uniform smiled, hands clasped behind her back. Her name tag read 'Nayeon', "Can I help you with something?"

"I'm looking to get a hybrid," you said sheepishly, heart pounding in excitement as she grinned.

"Excellent! Do you have a type in mind? We have an excellent selection of feline and canine hybrids," she looked at you expectantly as you thought it over.

"I...didn't really think about it," you shrugged, "I just figured I'd look and see if any caught my eye, you know?"

"I understand," Nayeon nodded, seemingly unbothered by your indecisiveness, "Well, you can go through those doors and have a look at the hybrids available."

"Thanks," you smiled, tugging Minah's hand until she began to follow you.

Once you pushed the doors open, you were met with a long hallway that seemed to divert left and right. The floors were white linoleum and the fluorescent lights made the white walls seem glaringly bright. The walls were lined with large viewing windows that allowed you to peer into each hybrid's room.

As you walked, you could see the cat hybrid sleeping and dog hybrids busying themselves energetically. You reached the end of the hallway and paused, looking both ways to decide where to go.

"It looks like it's mostly empty down here," Minah said as she walked a couple of feet into the left hallway.

"Then we'll go right," you smiled, taking a look in the windows. It seemed they were mostly rabbit, rodent, and reptile hybrids in this section.

You were just beginning to give up when something caught your eye — a quick flash of purple. Pausing, you backed up a couple steps to look in once again.

"Whoa...creepy..." Minah squinted into the room that was seemingly covered in webbing with a purple haired hybrid sitting with his back to you.

He didn't have any hybrid ears or a tail and he looked strikingly like a human. Minah picked up the clipboard that held the information on the hybrid inside.

"Spider hybrid?" Minah cringed and made a sound of disgust, "Have you ever heard of such a thing?"

"I haven't, no..." you tore your eyes from his vibrant purple hair to look at the clipboard. "He's 24...no specific breed."

"Don't you think the concept of having a hybrid that'd older than you...strange?" Minah asked thoughtfully, "I think I'd have to get one that’s younger than me...the power balance seems weird otherwise."

"I haven't really thought about it..." you mumbled as you looked around his room.

There was no bed, instead there was a concentration of webbing in one corner that you assumed he probably used for a bed. You could see that he was messing with something in his hands but since his back was to you, you couldn't make out what exactly it was.

"Do you have your eye on anything—" Nayeon approached the two of you and paused. "I see you've found Jimin."

"Yeah, what the hell is up with him?" Minah asked, tapping on the glass. The hybrid inside showed no signs of caring. "I didn't even know spider hybrids existed."

"Ah yes...Jimin is quite special. It's very rare to have insect hybrids," Nayeon said.

"Spiders aren't insects," you said suddenly, taking the clipboard from Minah's hands, "They're arachnids."

"Same thing," Minah mumbled, "Quit looking at him."

"There isn't much information on him," you said, looking to Nayeon as Minah scoffed at you ignoring her.

"Oh um...Jimin is..." Nayeon shifted on her feet, "Well, he's a spider...not many people want a spider hybrid. They'd prefer one they can hold and hug and show affection to. Also...he makes webs and it’s such a huge mess...just not a very house-friendly pet, you know? Most people are creeped out by him."

"Me included," Minah mumbled, side-eyeing Jimin inside his room as Nayeon nodded in agreement.

"I can't go in there...he gives me the creeps. None of the staff really go in there and to be honest he's not very social," Nayeon explained. "Jimin, can you say hi?"

"He can hear us?" you asked, eyes widening as she nodded. You were shocked to hear her speak meanly of the hybrid when he could hear her words.

"See? He doesn't really care about anyone," Nayeon explained, motioning towards where Jimin kept his back to the window as he continued to mess with whatever was in his hands.

"What can you expect from a spider? I'm pretty sure spiders are just like..." Minah motioned vaguely with her hands as she spoke, "Emotionless. They don't have like...consciousness like cats and dogs do, you know what I mean?"

"Yeah," Nayeon nodded with a sigh. "So, have any hybrids caught your eye, ma'am?"

"I actually..." you smiled lightly towards Jimin's figure.

"Oh...you really don't want him. Trust me," Nayeon shook her head. "Lots of people think they do but the second you go in there and meet him..."

"He's weird and creepy, I swear to God _____ if you get a spider hybrid I will actually beat you up," Minah grabbed your arm and tugged on you, "Please just get a cat or something I won't ever be able to come over if you get him. He's gross!"

You sighed, placing the clipboard up as you got fed up with Minah's whining. As she began to tug you away, you caught sight of what Jimin had been messing with in his hand — a little figurine made of web.

"I swear I'm never going to get the idea of a spider hybrid out of my mind now," Minah mumbled as you made your way home, "Are you seriously not going to check out any other shelters today?"

"Nah," you waved her off, "I'm pretty tired. I'll go tomorrow and see if I can find anyone."

"I have work tomorrow, I won't be able to come!" Minah whined, tossing her head back as she groaned.

You smiled, shrugging your shoulders, "I'm sure I can survive on my own. I'm a big girl."

"You say that as if I didn't stop you from getting a spider as a hybrid!" she cried, shoving your shoulder playfully, "Promise me you won't get any weird hybrids."

"I promise nothing," you turned your back to her, ignoring her whining your name as you disappeared into your apartment building.

You held your bag by your side, swinging it mindlessly as you stood in the elevator on the way up to your apartment. For some reason, your heart felt heavy and you couldn't help but flop onto your bed with a big sigh the second you stepped into your bedroom.

Staring up at the ceiling, your mind drifted to Jimin — unsure why the hybrid left such an impact on you.

When you woke up the next day, you still felt that heavy feeling hanging over you. As you got ready, you were looking up hybrid centers you could stop by to look at their selection.

Instead of going to the one you decided, a small family owned adoption center, you walked the same path as yesterday until you ended up in front of the same hybrid place you went to with Minah.

Biting the inside of your cheek, you looked at the door as you tried to decide what to do.

Suddenly, the door opened and a couple walked out snickering.

"Did you see it? How weird," the woman mumbled, "I couldn't even look at it without feeling sick."

"A hybrid like that should just be put down, no one's going to adopt it..." the man added, shoving his hands in his pockets, "It's probably just going to die in there."

"It probably doesn't even care...it's just a bug," the woman said before taking her partner's hand as they walked away.

After hearing them talk like that, you found yourself filled with determination to enter the building.

"Hi welcome!" a new woman was working at the main desk — her name tag indicating her as Yuri, "What can I help you with?"

"I'd like to adopt Jimin," you blurted out, watching as she froze where she stood blinking as if your words had thrown her through a loop.

"You...the spider, Jimin?" she asked, mouth falling open in surprise when you nodded, "I...are you sure? I mean there are plenty of other suitable hybrids—"

"I want Jimin," you said, crossing your arms over your chest.

"This has to be a joke," Yuri scoffed, customer service attitude dropping as she stared at you, "No one wants Jimin. You're just going to regret it."

"Whether I do or not isn't any of your business," you snapped, growing tired of her refusal to let you adopt him.

"How can you want a hybrid like that? Are you crazy?" she spat, narrowing her eyes to glare at you.

"What's going on here?" a sudden, masculine voice emerged from a once closed door behind the reception desk.

Yuri visibly tensed, her eyes going wide as she turned around to look, "M-Mr. Namjoon, sir...I-I didn't know you were in..."

"Right..." the man named Namjoon frowned down at her before looking at you, "Is everything alright?"

"I want to adopt Jimin and she's not letting me," you quickly ratted the rude girl out, not caring for her job after her attitude.

"Jimin?" Namjoon asked, shock evident on his face. "Are you sure?"

You were getting ready to argue again, when he suddenly reached over the reception desk to pull out a form. As he handed it to you, you realized it was an adoption form.

"M-Mr. Namjoon...surely you can't—"

"Yuri, you're dismissed," Namjoon snapped, pointing towards the door without giving her a single look. She scoffed, angrily grabbing her bag from by her chair before storming past you, muttering under her breath as she left.

You grabbed a pen and began to fill out the information on the page, acutely aware of Namjoon's eyes on you. He didn't say anything, however, so you tried your best not to pay him any mind.

Just as you were about to sign your name on the bottom, he placed his hand on the paper to stop you.

"If this is a joke..." he said, looming over you with a frown on his handsome face, "Then it's gone far enough."

"Why does everyone keep criticizing me," you mumbled, standing up straight to look at him.

"No one has ever...genuinely adopted Jimin or even really tried to adopt him," Namjoon explained, "He has been here for over 10 years...in that room, alone," you were shocked to see the way his eyes became glassy with tears, "So if you're planning...to get his hopes up for a sick joke...I really don't think he can handle it."

"I thought no one cared about him here?" you asked, watching his brows furrow,

"Who said that?" he asked.

"Girl named Nayeon," you shrugged, "I came here yesterday and she and my friend told me not to adopt him. I got annoyed so I left and came back without Minah so I could do this without her yelling at me."

"Well she's wrong," Namjoon said, "I own this center. I care for each and every hybrid that comes through those doors no matter where they come from, what breed or species they are, or how they act. Jimin is..." he sighed, "Jimin is special. No one ever looked twice at him unless it's to belittle him."

"Do people...try to adopt him as a joke?" you asked, your heart aching at the sympathetic pain that was in Namjoon's eyes as he nodded.

"A couple times," he said, "Stupid dares or attempts to look cool...they always get his hopes up only to be told it's a joke and that no one really wanted him to begin with."

"That's terrible..." your eyes burned with the appearance of tears at Namjoon's story.

"So please..." Namjoon whispered, voice cracking, "I am begging you to only do this...if you really want him."

"I really do," you said, meeting his gaze as he stared at you for several seconds. He seemed to be thinking it over, whether to believe you or not. Slowly, he removed his hand and nodded, "I'll go get him."

You nodded, watching him disappear down the hallway before signing your name on the indicated lines. Standing there, you couldn't help but think back on Namjoon's words. No doubt Jimin faced a lot of cruelty and ugliness in his lifetime. The very thought of him being shut in a room, forced to listen to people call him names for 10 years had your eyes filling with tears.

You would do everything in your power to make him happy with you.

"You're still here..." Namjoon's voice had you jumping and you spun on your heel to find him standing there — alone.

"Um...of course..." you shrugged, "Where's Jimin?"

"I didn't get him yet," Namjoon explained, walking up to you with his arms crossed over his chest, "Usually when I leave to get him...people run away. So..."

"You decided to test me," you said, chuckling when he nodded, "Did I pass?"

"You'll pass when you pay for him first," he said, rounding the reception desk to take a seat in front of the computer.

"Locking me in with the cash, huh?" you shook your head, slightly offended that he believed you were such a bad person but also understanding his desire to protect Jimin.

You opened your purse and pulled out your wallet, passing your debit card over to him. He held it in his fingers for a moment, looking at it with his jaw clenched. As you were about to question him, he punched a few things into the keyboard and slid your card into the chip reader.

"Alright," he printed the receipt and stood, handing it over to you.

"Hey..." you stopped him before he could get too far, "You only charged me $100. Isn't it supposed to cost $1,000?"

"Keep your money for Jimin," Namjoon said, giving you a dimpled smile before turning and disappearing into the double doors leading to the hybrids once again.

You stuffed the receipt into your purse and inhaled deeply as you waited for them to come back. The doors were pushed open and you turned around to see Jimin face-to-face for the first time.

He met your gaze for a fraction of a second — long enough for you to get a look at his face. His eyes were a striking amber brown with split pupils — two in each eye. The vibrant color seemed even more so against his black sclera. You could see the faintest sign of fangs poking out from between his lips. He quickly looked down at the floor as he and Namjoon approached you.

"Hi Jimin," you greeted with a smile. He didn't respond to you and you deflated slightly before looking to Namjoon, "Thank you so much. We should probably get home so he can get settled in."

"I think that's a good idea," Namjoon said, placing his hand on Jimin's back to urge him forward. The hybrid easily moved closer to you and you were able to see the wisps of web that were attacked to his hair, clothes, and skin. "Bye Jimin."

Jimin froze for a moment, looking over his shoulder at Namjoon. You watched for a second as Namjoon's eyes grew glassy and it occurred to you that Namjoon was losing Jimin after 10 years. Jimin reached out to place his hand against Namjoon's arm.

"You know..." you paused, making both of them look at you, "You have...my address and phone number on the file now. So...if you want to visit any time...you are more than welcome to. I don't live far from here...just a few blocks. I walked here today."

"Really?" Namjoon brightened up, smiling until his dimples appeared, "I appreciate that. I promise I'll visit you, Jimin, okay?"

The hybrid nodded, a smile of his own appearing — letting you see the sharp fangs in his mouth. The way he smiled caused his eyes to scrunch closed and you couldn't help but smile alongside him. He was cute.

"It's not much..." you mumbled, suddenly feeling self-conscious about your little apartment, "There's a spare room you can have but you'll have to share the bathroom with me."

He stood in the entryway, looking around with wide eyes at the living room. His mouth was open a bit and he looked amazed.

"It's...nice," he said, speaking the first words to you. His voice was soft, holding a gentle melody to it.

"Thank you," you smiled, waving him over to follow you, "I'll show you your room."

He eagerly trailed behind you, hot on your heels as you made your way down the small hallway to the last room — right across from yours.

"Is this it?" he asked as you pushed the door open, "My room?"

"Yeah, mine's across the hall," you said, stepping aside to let him step into the room. "It uh...doesn't have a bed but...I saw you didn't have one at the center so..."

"I don't need one," he said, confirming your suspicion, "Is it...alright for me to...web?"

"Um...yeah, it should be," you bit your lip, accidentally meeting his curious gaze.

"Do you not like the webs?" he asked, the happy glow around him vanishing, "I-I won't web anywhere else in the house, I promise. Or...if you think it's gross I can try not to but—"

"Hey, it's alright," you chuckled, shaking your head, "I was just worried that the web might mess up the walls or something. If there's damage then I won't get my deposit back on this place."

"Oh..." he relaxed and looked around, humming, "I don't think it will do anything. It's really soft and it's never pulled paint or anything."

"It should be fine," you waved him off with a smile, "If something happens we can lie or something," he smiled, a soft chuckle leaving his lips, "I'll leave you to do...whatever you gotta do."

"Okay," he said, a smile still lingering on his lips as you stepped out and closed to door behind you.

As you stood in the kitchen, you suddenly realized that you had no earthly idea what Jimin would eat. You hummed, going over your options before deciding you'd just ask him.

He'd been holed up in his room for a couple hours so you hoped it'd been long enough. Stopping at his door, you knocked a few times as you waited for him to answer.

"Come in!" he called and you pushed the door open.

"Whoa," you paused, looking around at the changed room.

There was a thick cave of web in the corner that he was sitting in front of, softly smoothing his hands over. He looked over his shoulder with a smile.

"I got my nest done," he explained proudly, "I didn't get to do anything else but...oh well, I have time."

"Yeah, you do," you nodded, "Hey Jimin...what do you eat?"

His smile disappeared immediately and you were worried you'd offended him somehow but before you could apologize, he spoke up, "What do you eat?"

"Um...mostly ramen or cereal, not really healthy stuff," you shrugged, "I get take out a lot — chicken or pizza."

"I eat whatever you eat," he smiled, nodding his head.

"Are you sure?" you asked, crossing your arms over your chest, "If you're just saying that because you're worried about bothering me, please don't. I have money saved up specifically for you so if there's anything special you need, Jimin..."

Jimin looked anxious for a second, twirling a piece of his web around his finger, "I really do eat anything you do but...there is something..."

"What is it?" you urged, kneeling on the floor beside him.

"It's really hard to get a hold of and I think it's kind of expensive..." he meekly met your gaze, giving you a small half-smile, "There's a special treat that Namjoon sometimes got for me — it's called SpiderSnack...it has supplements and things in it that...help web production and other stuff..."

"Do you know how to get it?" you asked, which Jimin hummed in response.

"I think there's a website online, Namjoon always told me it was delivered so..." he shrugged, sitting back on his hands, "You really don't have to get it though."

"I have no problems getting it," you smiled, patting his shoulder before standing up, "Now come on and help me decide what to get for dinner."

"Alright," he stood up and quickly followed you out of the room and into the living room.

It didn't take long for Jimin to decide he wanted a cheese pizza, which you happily ordered for him.

Once you were both finished eating, he decided to head back into his room to rest. After bidding him goodnight, you curled up on the couch with your favorite movie playing.

At some point, you'd fallen asleep. However, you were woken up by a soft sniffle coming from beside you. The sound had your eyes fluttering open, frowning as you saw Jimin sitting on the floor watching the TV play.

"Jimin?" you asked drowsily, sitting up.

He looked over his shoulder and you could see, off the reflection from the TV, there were tears on his cheeks, "S-Sorry...did I wake you?"

"What's the matter? Are you okay?" you asked, sitting up and kneeling on the floor beside him. "Why're you crying?"

"I...I don't know," he chuckled humorlessly as he wiped his cheeks, "I was trying to sleep and came out to get a drink and saw you sleeping here...I just...got emotional."

You smiled, placing your hand on his back, "A lot happened today, it's okay."

"Why did you adopt me, ______?" he asked suddenly, turning his teary gaze to you.

You were quiet for a moment, staring into his eyes — his double pupils trembling slightly, "I don't know...I couldn't stop thinking about you when I went home. I woke up that morning and I just knew that...I wanted to have you here with me."

He smiled, more tears falling from his eyes as he leaned forward and engulfed you in a warm hug. You smiled, wrapping your arms around his middle to hug him back.

"I'm so grateful..." he whispered, "No one but Namjoon has ever treated me the way you have. Even if you decide to give me back...I'll be happy because I've now felt kindness from someone."

"I won't give you back, Jimin," you promised, your own voice becoming watery with your tears, "You're here to stay and I wouldn't have it any other way."

"Hey...how old are you?" Jimin asked, taking a bite out of his toast.

"22," you replied, jumping when he gasped.

"I'm older than you!" he laughed, fangs glistening in the sunlight.

"Don't let it get to your head," you mumbled, a slight pout evident in your voice.

Jimin laughed happily, his smile contagious.

"Hey, can I watch TV?" he asked suddenly.

"You don't have to ask, go for it," you said as you collected the dishes to prepare for washing them.

Just as you turned on the water, however, your doorbell went off. Jimin was standing in front of the TV, remote in hand as he stared at the door. You noticed the strong frown on his lips and the dark look in his eyes. He watched the door as if he were ready to attack whoever was on the other side.

Opening the door, you gasped when you saw Minah's beaming smile.

"Hey!" she giggled, stepping into the apartment. "Did you—" she froze when her eyes landed on Jimin.

"Um...Minah..." you swallowed nervously, "This is Jimin. I adopted him yesterday."

"You did what?" a look of what you could only describe as disgust crossed her face as she looked at Jimin.

Jimin had lost all light to him, curling in on himself as he kept his head down. You could see his hands were shaking as he held the remote. Your heart ached at the sight.

"_____, this is ridiculous!" Minah cried, turning to you almost angrily, "You got a spider hybrid? What is wrong with you? Who the hell goes to adopt a hybrid and thinks 'hmm gee a gross webbing freak would make a good pet!'"

Before you could say anything, Jimin dropped the remote to the floor and took off down the hallway — slamming his bedroom door shut.

"Minah!" you snapped as you turned back to her, "Just because he's different doesn't mean there's anything wrong with him! He's been called names all his life, I'm not going to let someone come into my house and do it to him!"

"_____, I'm sor—"

"Just save it," you hissed, yanking the front door open as a signal for her to leave.

"You can't be throwing me out over him!" she gasped, offended, "I told you if you got that bug—"

"Just get out!" your words made her flinch and she pursed her lips before storming out.

Slamming the door, you let out a sigh. Running your hands through your hair, you realized you were shaking. You took a few deep breaths to calm yourself before making your way down the hallway to Jimin's room.

"Jimin?" you called through the door, tapping on it a couple times. He didn't answer and you sighed, "I'm coming in, okay?"

He still didn't respond and you pushed the door open. You jumped when your face was met with wisps of web. Waving your hand in front of your face, you broke the strands and stepped inside the room.

It was basically fully webbed and it felt almost like cotton beneath your feet — soft and fluffy. Making your way across the room, you stopped at the opening to his nest, kneeling down to peer in.

He was sitting down, knees drawn to his chest as he cried. Your heart ached at the sight and you sighed.

"Jimin..." you reached inside the nest to touch him but were met with a sudden, sharp slap that had you retracting your hand. You hissed in pain, bringing it to your chest as the skin burned from the impact.

"I should have known you were just like the rest!" he hissed, the glare on his face was nothing short of hateful.

"Wh-What're you talking about?" your own eyes becoming teary. You felt hurt that Jimin had hit you and was now speaking and looking at you like he couldn't stand you.

"Bringing your friend over to make me feel like shit!" he snapped, a curse surprising you, "I know you think I'm just a disgusting little insect you can step all over but I'm not!"

You gasped, flinching when he shouted the last word. Quicker than you could react, he was shooting from the entrance, knocking you to the side as he stood above you. His shoulders were heaving with anger but there were still tears falling from his eyes.

"Jimin—"

"Don't!" he shouted, shaking his head, "You're just like every other human. You're never going to accept me...I should have known you could never love me..." his anger seemed to dissipate as quickly as it appeared, "I'm not a cat or a dog but...I feel just like they do. Why...why aren't I deserving of affection and care like they are? I always have to watch normal hybrids go to good homes and find someone who will hug them and make them happy. I thought," he paused as a sob broke through his lips, hanging his head, "I thought I could be like that but instead I get stuck with a bitch who thinks it's fun to hurt me for a good laugh!"

Your mouth fell open at the insult, unable to say anything as he turned his back to you. Scrambling to your feet, you breezed past him, pulling the door shut behind you before going into your own room to cry.

The impact Jimin had on you was incredible. In just a day, you already felt nothing but love for him. But in the same amount of time, you'd managed to become the source of hatred. His words continued to bounce around your head as you stayed holed up in your room. Your phone went off, showing a few texts from Minah but you ignored them, intent on letting her know you weren't willing to forgive her for this.

What hurt the most, however, was the guilt you felt over allowing him to be hurt so severely. You'd brought him into your home to make him feel safe and just one thing went wrong and that safe space was shattered for him.

A few days went by with no sign of Jimin. You could hear him leave the room in the middle of the night to get some food or to use the bathroom before he shut himself away once more until the next night. He was doing everything in his power to shut you out and you were too scared to try and corner him. You didn't want to upset him like that again — listening to the way he cried and talked down about himself broke your heart.

He was so wrong, thinking he wasn't good enough to be loved. You wanted to tell him, but there was no way he would listen to you.

You sat on the floor of the living room, typing away on your laptop as you had an essay due for your class. You were on a roll when the doorbell ringing broke you out of your groove. Sighing, you got to your feet and opened the front door.

There was nobody at the door, however, instead there was a package sitting on the floor. Bending down, you scooped it up and brought it inside, kicking the door shut with your foot before bringing the package to the kitchen. With the help of the scissors, you managed to slice the tape and pull the cardboard flaps open.

The words SpiderSnack popped out in bright red letters and you smiled. Pulling it from the box, you took a look at it. Inside the bag looked similar to Chex Mix.

Tapping your fingers on the counter, you debated what you could do. You took a look down the hallway. He most likely wouldn't answer if you knocked on the door.

He would come out later that night, however. Taking a sticky note from the magnetic ones that were on your fridge, you wrote a quick note and stuck it onto the bag.

An olive branch, perhaps.

Smiling, you went back to your computer to attempt to complete your essay.

Entering the kitchen the next morning, you paused when you saw the SpiderSnack still sitting on the counter. The sticky note had been pulled off, crumpled, and tossed away like trash. You bit your lip to keep your tears at bay as disappointment washed over you. Attempt apparently not accepted.

You were laid in bed, watching a stupid reality TV show to pass the time as you had no desire to be up for the day. Suddenly, your phone being to angrily buzz from its place on the nightstand. Jumping, you snatched it up to see an unfamiliar number calling. Swiping to answer, you brought it up to your ear.

"Hello?" you asked through a mouthful of Lucky Charms.

"_____! It's Namjoon," you froze and sat up.

"Oh...hey, Namjoon," you winced at how stiff you sounded.

"How is Jimin doing?" the dreaded question had you casting your eyes downward in shame. How were you meant to tell the man that entrusted you with Jimin that you'd essentially broke his heart, "Is something the matter?"

"I..." before you could get any further, you burst into tears. Namjoon hurriedly spoke from the other side, urging you to calm down and tell him what was going on. After a moment of you attempting to get your breathing under control, he fell silent.

"You regret it, don't you?" his voice was dark, "Thought you wanted him and now you realize...you're trapped with a creepy hybrid you don't actually like as much as you thought you did."

"No!" you cried out immediately, your own volume startling you, "Th-That's not it at all! I just...something went wrong and now he just...he won't come out and I'm pretty sure he can't stand me now."

"What happened?" Namjoon asked, sounding less angry than he did a second ago.

"My friend came over...she got mad that I chose to get Jimin instead of another hybrid," you explained, sniffling as another wave of tears came over you, "She started saying awful things in front of Jimin and now he thinks I set him up for that."

Namjoon sighed, "What'd she say?"

Um," you thought back, "She called him a freak...I can't really remember it, Jimin and I got into a fight afterwards."

"He's rightfully upset," Namjoon's words had a sob breaking from your lips.

"I know...I-I'm so sorry, I didn't think it through. I-I was so caught up in-in getting him settled I forgot to let anyone know," you explained tearfully, covering your mouth as your breathing stuttered slightly, "Maybe I should just...give him back..."

"That would only hurt him more," Namjoon said, "Jimin's more fragile than he looks and when he's hurt he gets tunnel vision...he only wants to see what he thinks it the truth and refuses to listen to anything otherwise. I don't think giving him up is the right thing to do."

"He's only miserable here now," you mumbled, "He stays in his room all day and only comes out for a few minutes each night. It's not fair for him to live like that so he can avoid me."

"I see..." he fell silent once more, "I'm going to hang up now. Please call me when you've made a decision."

Before you could reply, he hung up and you were left with just the TV once more. You buried your face in your hands and cried out everything you needed to before laying back down to try and nap.

You heard a door creak open, rousing you from sleep. Your eyes burned as you opened them, feeling swollen from crying. Sitting up, you realized the TV was still on and night had fallen. You'd slept the day away.

Sighing, you grabbed the remote and began channel surfing for something more interesting to watch as you flicked the lamp on. It was going to screw your sleep schedule up but you didn't feel like sleeping anymore.

As you sat against the headboard, holding a pillow in your lap, you heard three delicate knocks on the door. Your heart stuttered in your chest and you called for him to come in.

He pushed the door open slowly before peeking his head inside, the mop of purple hair untamed and hanging in his face.

"I saw...your lamp turn on..." he said as he stood in the doorway anxiously.

"Ah...couldn't sleep," you explained, shrugging your shoulders.

It felt so tense and awkward around him now and that broke your heart. You bit your lip to keep yourself from breaking into tears again. Jimin slowly approached the bed, weight causing the floorboards to creak beneath him. He was silent as he stood beside you, running his tongue over his fangs.

"Please don't send me back," your head snapped up when you heard him whimper out the words. "I-I heard you on the phone...I'm sorry, ______. I'll do anything, I don't want to be put in that room again to have people stare at me like I'm a freak show."

"Are you sure?" you asked, your own tears breaking free, "I don't want you to have to live with me when you hate me."

"I don't hate you!" he cried, tossing his head back in frustration, "I'm such an idiot."

You watched as he reached up to knock himself on the head with his fist. Reaching up, you grabbed his wrist to stop him, causing him to look at you before sobbing.

"Th-The first person who takes me in and I-I go and ruin it," he whispered, breathing stuttering, "I knew I didn't deserve this."

"Jimin..." you tugged on his wrist so he would sit down on the bed with you, "I don't want you to go either. I-If you'll stay then I want you here."

He paused, meeting your gaze before wrapping you up in a sudden hug, "I want to stay here with you for as long as you'll have me. I'm happy here and I love you."

"I..." you smiled, burying your face in his neck as you smiled, "I love you too, Jimin."

The two of you exhausted yourselves from crying and you both decided to lay down. You reached over and turned off the lamp, snuggling beneath your soft fleece blanket with Jimin pressed against your side. You were pleasantly surprised by how warm he was.

"_____," he said, voice vibrating in his chest where you head lay, "I'm so sorry..."

"Hm? For what?" you mumbled sleepily, vision blurring as you watched the TV. His heart was faster than a humans and calming to listen to.

"I...I hit you and I shouldn't have done that," he said, his hand finding its way around your waist, "And I had no right to call you a bitch. I was angry but there's no excuse so I'm sorry."

You smiled, snuggling closer to him, "It's okay, Jimin. I forgive you."

Things seemed to calm down quickly and you fell back into an easy rhythm. You were happy to find Jimin eating out of the SpiderSnack that you had bought him.

"I really appreciate this, you know, ______," he said with a mouth full, "I'm sorry I didn't eat it earlier I just..." he sighed, "I felt bad for how I treated you and it felt wrong for me to take these."

"It's okay," you reassured, patting his back as you sat down with a bowl of cereal, "As long as you can eat it now."

You and Jimin dissolved into a conversation about the dream he'd had the previous night, wondering if he could look up the meaning of it. Just as you pulled out your phone to open google, your doorbell rang.

"I'll get it," you said, missing the anxious look on Jimin's face as you made your way to the door.

Pulling it open, you were pleased to see the glasses-clad face of Namjoon. He smiled sheepishly, hands tucked into his pockets.

"Hey! Come on in!" you grinned, opening the door wider, "Hey Jimin! Namjoon is here!"

There was a momentary pause before you heard the loud scrape of Jimin's chair being pushed back. His hurried footsteps grew louder until he came into view with a huge grin on his face.

"Hey Jimin!" Namjoon greeted, opening his arms as Jimin threw himself towards him for a hug, "How are you doing?"

"I'm great," Jimin breathed as he stepped back, "How are you?"

"Really good," Namjoon replied, nodding his head, "It's really good to see you. I really hope you don't mind me stopping by. I had you address from the adoption form."

"No, it's perfectly fine," you smiled, closing the door before motioning the man to come inside, "We were just eating breakfast. Would you like anything?"

"No, I'm fine thank you," Namjoon said, taking a seat on the couch.

"_____ found SpiderSnack for me," Jimin blurted out excitedly, making Namjoon smile.

"Really? That's great, now you can gorge yourself on it," he teased, making the hybrid laugh.

The atmosphere became one even brighter with the appearance of Namjoon. You could tell how happy he made Jimin and you felt thankful that Jimin at least him him outside of you.

As you stood in the kitchen, eating your cereal to give them some time alone, an idea came to mind and you smiled.

When it was time for Namjoon to leave, you asked to speak privately with him. As you stepped out and shut the door, you met his gaze.

"Do you think it'd be a good idea to introduce him to others...you know — get him some friends," you asked, flushing when he smiled.

"I think it'd be a good idea," he nodded, "Either your own trusted friends or some hybrid friends. There's lots of groups that actively get together in the community for hybrids to get to know one another."

"Really? Other hybrids don't...think badly of him?" you asked, frowning.

"Not typically," Namjoon replied, "They're typically quite uncaring of other hybrids' species...all they really care about is that they're hybrids as well."

"Alright," you smiled, "I have some friends with hybrids of their own. I'll meet with them and see if I can set something up."

"It's a good idea to slowly introduce them," Namjoon advised, "Too many new faces and scents could freak him out and make him insecure. Just expand his circle slowly and at his own pace, okay?"

"Alright, thank you, Namjoon," you smiled, bidding him goodbye.

When you stepped back inside, you were filled with a new found determination to brighten Jimin's life even more.

Your friend Taehyung and his dog-hybrid Jungkook were the first ones you contacted. They lived nearby and you had worked with Taehyung at a local cafe for about 2 years where a friendship had budded. His adoption of Jungkook was what opened your eyes to the possibility of getting your own hybrid.

"Jimin," you called from the front door, pulling your shoes on as you heard his door open. He came into view with bedhead and tired eyes, "I'm going to see some friends so I'll be gone for a little while, alright?"

"Alright," he yawned, "Be safe."

"I will," you waved him goodbye and left.

"_____!" the overexcited voice of Jungkook had a smile spreading across your face as you walked into the ice cream shop that you'd decided to meet at.

"Hey guys!" you greeted, walking up to the table but pausing when you found them, only to pause at the two new faces.

"I hope you don't mind..." Taehyung chuckled nervously, "I brought a couple friends...Hoseok and his hybrid Yoongi."

"You mentioned you have a new hybrid you're looking to integrate?" Hoseok asked, an almost blinding smile on his face.

"Um yeah, that's right...it's nice to meet you both," you smiled, taking a seat.

"What kind of hybrid is he?" Yoongi asked.

"He's actually a spider-hybrid," you said, watching all four faces turn to that of surprise, "I know it's unusual...but he's really sweet."

"Hey I didn't say anything," Taehyung chuckled, "I've just never heard of a spider-hybrid."

"They're like...crazy rare," Jungkook gasped, leaning forward, "I think they're basically an endangered species of hybrid now. There are so few of them, to be honest, I thought they were extinct."

"How'd you find him?" Hoseok asked in interest, leaning forward.

"I found him at a shelter," you explained, "He'd been there for like 10 years because no one wanted him. People are...surprisingly cruel to him."

"Poor thing..." Yoongi sighed, shaking his head, "I think it's great for you to introduce him to some friends."

"Humans can be so cruel..." Hoseok sighed, shaking his head.

"I guess we could hang out at your place in the future?" Taehyung asked, looking towards you.

"I don't think that's a good idea..." Jungkook mumbled, "He probably won't like having strangers in his space right off the bat."

"How about a park?" Yoongi asked, "If he spent pretty much all his life in that shelter then...I'm sure he'll enjoy being outside for a while."

"You know...I haven't taken him out yet..." you admitted, "Do you think I should?"

"I don't see why not," Yoongi replied, "Expand his world, he may enjoy the bonding with you."

You smiled, thanking them for the advice before you all finally ordered your ice cream.

When you returned home, Jimin was sitting in the living room with a plate of pizza rolls while he watched TV.

"I'm home," you said, closing the door behind you as you kicked your shoes off and hung your jacket up.

"Hey! Welcome home!" Jimin greeted, looking over his shoulder as he stuffed a pizza roll into his mouth, "Did you have fun?"

"Yeah!" you grinned, making your way over to the couch to have a seat.

As you did however, you felt Jimin stiffen beside you. You reached forward and stole a pizza roll, popping it in your mouth with a sigh.

"You..." he turned to look at you, a dark look on his face that sent a chill down your spine, "You smell different."

"Eh?" you raised a brow, looking down at yourself, "I...have a new body wash..."

"No you..." he leaned forward, his nose meeting your neck before he took a slow inhale, "You smell like other hybrids."

"Oh," you smiled, shaking off the flutter in your chest from his proximity, "I met with my friend Taehyung and his hybrid Jungkook and they brought their friends Hoseok and hybrid Yoongi."

"I don't like that..." he growled, running his tongue over his fangs, "I don't like their scents on you, _____..."

"I..." the deep tone of his voice has your heart skipping a beat and you flushed hot in response, "D-Do you want me to shower then?"

He didn't say anything, simply nodding his head. You could feel his gaze burning holes into you until you disappeared down the hallway. When you reached the bathroom, you placed your hand over your heart to steady it as it continued to race.

There was something about sweet, soft Jimin acting so dark and commanding that just had goosebumps rising all over your skin. You quickly decided to jump in the shower before your thoughts could go any further.

Once out of the shower, you towel dried your hair as you made your way to the living room once again. Jimin was still sitting on the couch, elbows on his knees as he gazed at the TV. He didn't seem to notice you and as you looked at him, you couldn't help but admire his features.

A sharp jawline and pretty, plump lips that he mindlessly ran his tongue over up to the soft slope of his nose and pretty eyelashes that fluttered against his cheeks.

You stepped up to the couch, finally getting his attention and he turned to look at you. His eyes traveled up and down your body, as if inspecting you, the golden glow of his eyes making those double pupils even more prominent.

He stood up, gazing down at you intently, making you shudder. Reaching up, he cupped your jaw and roughly turned your face away to expose the column of your neck. He leaned forward, nosing at the skin. Your breath hitched as you felt his lips ghost of your pulse, pausing to inhale deeply there.

"Much better..." he breathed, suddenly pulling back and dropping to the couch with a smile, "Come on, I was just about to watch A Star is Born."

As he patted the seat, you couldn't ignore the flame he'd lit within you. His sudden behavioral change left your head spinning but you took your seat beside him anyway.

"Hey Jimin?" you asked, a few days after that incedent. Jimin hadn't brought it up and you pretended it never happened. The two of you easily fell back into a rhythm.

"What's up?" Jimin asked from his bedroom.

"Do you want to go shopping?" You asked, smiling when you heard his muffled footsteps before his bedroom door opened.

"Really?" he grinned, bits of web stuck to his hair.

"Yeah, come on," you reached up to pull the whisps from his hair before he stepped out.

It was endearing how excited Jimin was as you made the short walk to the nearby shopping district. He had his hands shoved in his coat pockets as he talked animatedly about anything that came to mind.

The place was bustling, you and Jimin having to weave in and out of the many people you passed. Jimin looked around in wonder at all the shops.

"Do you want to stop inside?" you asked as he paused in front of a men's clothing shop, "You haven't gotten any new clothes since you came here..."

"Really? Can I?" he asked, eyes sparkling when you nodded.

You followed behind him into the store, the scent of cologne in the air making you wrinkle your nose. Jimin disappeared into the racks of clothing as he located the hybrid section. You decided to follow his lead, taking a look around to see if anything stood out that you could make gift him.

You reached the back of the store, finding a wall of shoes. You heard muffled voices from up front and you turned around to see the top of Jimin's purple head. Frowning, you realized there was someone in front of him.

As you approached, you could make out the words, "What are you?"

"Um...wh-what do you mean?" Jimin asked timidly.

"Your eyes...they're fucking weird..." the stranger mumbled.

"I'm a uh...spider..." Jimin replied, though you could hear his voice tremble.

"Ew, seriously?" the man, you realized, asked in disgust, "Can you make webs and shit?"

"Hey!" you snapped, making both men look at you. Jimin relaxed in relief and the stranger raised a brow, "Leave him alone."

"This bug yours?" he asked, a cocky smirk on his face.

"Don't call him that!" you spat, breezing past him to grab Jimin's hand, "Come on Jimin."

"Careful and make sure he doesn't end up splattered on a windshield!" the man laughed.

You felt Jimin's hand tighten around yours as you both left the store.

"Jimin..."

"I want to go home," he mumbled, releasing your hand before slowly making his way in the direction of the apartment.

"Okay..." you whispered, trailing behind him.

His form looked so sad, head hung and shoulders hunched. You cursed that man for ruining what could have been a perfectly lovely and fun day for the hybrid.

Once you entered the apartment, he made a beeline for his bedroom but you grabbed his arm to stop him.

"Don't, Jimin," you sighed.

"Don't what?" he asked, sounded so dejected that it broke your heart.

"Don't shut yourself away," you begged, feeling the prick of tears when he pulled away from you and made his way down the hall once again.

Instead of going into his room, however, he turned and went into your room. A small smile played at your lips in relief before you followed his lead.

He was sitting on your bed, hands folded in his lap when you entered.

"It's just a stupid name...I don't know why it bothers me so much..." he mumbled as you stood in front of him.

"It's okay..." you mumbled, running your fingers through his hand, making him shiver, "Your feelings are always valid, Jimin. If the name makes you hurt then...we just have to find a way for it not to."

"How do we do that?" he asked, looking up at your with teary eyes.

His lashes fluttered as you brushed a stray tear away, "How about we turn 'bug' into something positive?"

"Positive?" a small smile was finally playing at his lips as he looked at you, his glassy eyes shining once more, "What, you going to start calling me a love bug?"

"Jimin the love bug," you cooed, watching how face turn red until he had to break his gaze. You giggled, "Does that make you happy? Being called a lovebug?"

The way he wrapped his arms around your middle, hugging you as he laughed. You couldn't resist wrapping him up in a hug in return.

It had been such a long week and you felt drained. Jimin was bustling about as usual, happy as could be. You were bored, thinking of something to do when your phone went off.

You were elated to discover some of your girlfriends were going out to party.

"Hey Jimin!" you called as you began digging through your closet for something to wear, "I'm going to go out!"

"Huh? Where?" he asked, startling you as he appeared in the doorway of your closet.

"Out drinking with some girlfriends," you said, finally picking out a dress.

"Drinking? Will you be safe?" he asked, following close behind you as you picked a pair of shoes and placed the slowly forming outfit on the bed.

"Yeah, I'll be fine," you reassured, feeling giddy at the idea of going out to have some fun.

Jimin lingered, watching you almost anxiously until you shooed him out so you could get dressed. Keeping your makeup light, you opened the door to find Jimin leaning against his bedroom door.

"Alright, I'll be back late okay?" you said, making your way down the hall as you slid your phone into your purse, "Don't wait up."

"_____..." Jimin whined as you opened the door, making you pause. You could see he wanted to say something but he only sighed and gave you a fake smile before saying, "Have fun."

You did feel bad leaving him alone when it was clear he didn't want you to, but you needed to go out and have fun. You adored Jimin but you needed some time away from him, just some simple girl-time with your friends and drinks.

You got buzzed pretty quickly — not wasted but you were feeling pleasantly buzzed. Naturally, such a state interfered with your inhibitions and logical decision making.

Which is why you ended up bringing a man you'd met at the bar home.

It didn't occur to you, as you kissed the man and let him pin you down to your bed, to think of Jimin. He pushed the hem of your dress up and roughly yanked you close to him, making you squeak in shock.

Pinning your wrists down, he began trailing his lips across your exposed collar bones. Before his hand could reach your panties, there was a low growl that ripped through the room.

"Oh shit!" the man gasped, jumping back in shock at the appearance of Jimin standing in the doorway, "Who the fuck are you?"

"Jimin," you mumbled, sitting up to push the hem of your dress down properly.

"Get out," Jimin snarled, approaching the man aggressively.

"Wh-What the fuck are you?" the man sputtered, scrambling out of your bed as he met Jimin's eyes — his double pupils easily following his every move.

"I...y-you should probably go..." you mumbled from the bed, biting your lip as you watched Jimin bare his fangs in warning to the stranger.

"Y-You're kidding right?" the man scoffed, shaking his head, "Fucking freaks."

With his departure, you were left with a very tense Jimin. His chest was heaving with anger as he stared at you, taking a few easy strides to you.

"Did you enjoy that?" he growled, crawling onto the bed. The way he crawled over you was predatory and you couldn't help but squeeze your thighs together in response.

"Wh-What?" you breathed, keening at the feeling of his lips meeting your neck.

"Making me angry," he whispered, "Letting him taint you with his disgusting scent when you know...my scent is the only one you should have on your skin."

"I-I'm sorry Jimin..." you whimpered, your panties growing damper by the second, "I'm drunk I wasn't...thinking straight."

"Right..." he scoffed, the dominance he oozed nearly had you moaning, "I want you to go take a shower, wash his stink off of you and when you come back...I'll make you smell like you should."

He leaned back to let you slide off the bed. The way he scanned over your body, tongue sliding over his bottom lip made you clench pathetically in your panties. As quickly as you could, you made it to the bathroom and haphazardly stripped.

When you stepped back into your bedroom, Jimin was still sitting on your bed. The shower had significantly sobered you up and as you stood in front of him, you felt shy with his dark gaze on you.

"What's the matter?" he asked, a smirk growing on his face as you shifted on your feet, "You look nervous..." he stood up, the way he walked was confident and he had his head held high, "Do I make you nervous, _____?"

"I..." you licked your lips as you looked up at him, "I just really want to touch you."

"Oh?" he chuckled, cupping your chin, "Don't you mean you want me to touch you? Hm?" he leaned closer to you, his nose brushing against yours with his close proximity, "Isn't that why you brought him here? I saw the way you let him treat you, pin you down...is that what you like? You want to be treated roughly?"

Your eyes fluttered as you whimpered in arousal, the very idea of being pinned beneath Jimin's powerful form so tempting. Licking your lips, you met his gaze. You were able to see his eyes so much better and they were so beautiful and unique you could get lost in them.

"Is that a yes?" he asked, breath fanning over your lips. It took a second for you to remember where you were before you quickly nodded.

Then a fraction of a second later, his lips were on yours. The kiss started out soft, like Jimin was taking his time to enjoy his first kiss with you. Quickly, however, it turned hotter until he was licking feverishly into your mouth.

As your mind was occupied with his mouth, he reached up to pull at the hem of your towel. It easily came undone and fell to the floor — leaving you completely naked. You gasped at the cool air against your damp skin. He grinned against your lips and stepped away, leaving you feeling vulnerable. 

Those enchanting eyes traveled over every centimeter of exposed skin. The urge to cover yourself was tempting and your fingers twitched by your sides.

“You are…” he breathed, tongue sliding over his bottom lip, “Stunning.” 

“Jimin…” you breathed his name and you saw his jaw clenched at the desperation in your voice. 

He could hear your heart pounding, could see the way your pupils displayed, and could smell your building arousal. His own cock was hard in his pants, dripping precum and no doubt making a mess. 

“On the bed,” he ordered, watching as you scrambled to crawl on. 

You turned and sat down, facing him. He grinned, showing those sharp fangs, at the sight of you sitting so prettily — waiting for him. You were under his control, giving your body up for him — trusting him to take care of you. The thought made his cock throb and he released a slow groan. 

You bit your lip as he began to approach you, taking his time while keeping his eyes locked on you. When he was within arms reach of you, he inhaled deeply and grinned. 

“I can smell how wet you are for me…” he whispered, making your cheeks flush hot. 

“Y-You can?” he nodded, reaching up to gently wrap his hand around your throat. Your breath hitched as he leaned in, nosing your neck before inhaling deeply. 

“Of course,” he breathed, “My senses are much more acute than yours are…and might I say, you smell delectable.”

“Y-You sound like you're going to eat me,” you whispered, making him pause.

He leaned back and met your gaze, his beautiful eyes trembling slightly as he rested his forehead against yours. Then, his eyes slowly scrunched up and he let out a little giggle that had your heart skipping a beat. 

How could he go from taking your breath away with starling dominance to making your heart skip a beat with how utterly endearing he was? But as soon as that cuteness appeared, it vanished again. 

“Of course I wouldn't eat you,” he whispered, slowly sinking to his knees, “But I wouldn't say no to a taste.” 

You gasped as you were suddenly pushed flat onto your back. Rough hands roughly gripped the back of your knees, yanking you forward with surprising strength before pinning them open.

Your cunt was completely exposed to him and he groaned at the sight. There wasn't even a second for you to feel embarrassed before his tongue was diving between your folds. 

The first thing you noticed was how hot his tongue was. The second thing you noticed was the foreign texture — similar to a cat's tongue only much softer. You could feel the barbs slide over your clit, making your hips jump. 

Jimin moaned, sliding his tongue against your entrance to collect more of your sweet arousal. His lashes fluttered, enjoying the way you tightened around the intrusion.

Your fingers found purchase in his hair, not pulling but holding on. He grinned against your pussy, using two fingers to spread you open. Pulling back, he watched your hole spasm and your clit twitch in arousal. 

“So small…” he whispered, bringing two fingers to your entrance, “How will you take my cock?” 

“Fuck…” you gasped as he worked the two digits in. Your eyes rolled back at the light stretch, biting your lip as soon as he started scissoring them. 

“Does that feel good?” he asked.

“S-So good...another finger, please,” you whined, a beg he quickly abided. 

Jimin let out a soft moan of his own as he worked to fit the third digit in. Your walls were squeezing him tightly, trying to suck him in deeper. 

“Y-Your tongue, please make me cum, Jimin,” you begged, lightly tugging on his hair. 

He groaned at the feeling, the slight pain making his cock pulse. He had never been harder in his life. 

Leaning forward, he swirled his tongue around your clit. Your reaction was instantaneous, your back arching as your walls squeezed tight. 

He felt your body trembling, tensing and your breathing picking up. Working harder, he worked his fingers inside of you. Suddenly, he hit a spot that had you exploding. 

You cried his name, arching so beautifully as you gushed around his fingers. He groaned at the feeling of his fingers becoming soaked in your cum. Diligently, he worked your spasming clit until you were pushing him away from the sensitive bud. 

Pulling back, he pulled his fingers from your cunt. Your thighs immediately snapped shut as you trembled, coming down from the high. 

He brought his fingers to his lips, enveloping them one by one to lick your cum off of them. He could feel his underwear sticking to his length from the amount of precum he was leaking. His cock ached, desperate to be buried inside of you. 

He stood suddenly, gaining your attention once more. You had more or less settled down while he was in his own world. Sitting up, you watched as he stripped. 

His shirt was first, dropped to a pile on the floor. Then he pushed his sweatpants down, revealing his boxers. You licked your lips at the sight. 

He was big and it made your throb with want. 

Finally, he pulled the last article down and he was as bare as you. 

His cock was very similar to a humans in shape. It was thicker than any you'd ever taken and it was drooling precum in strings to the floor. Your mouth watered at the sight and you shuffled forward.

Jimin watched you curiously as you grabbed his hip, urging him to the edge of the bed. You looked up at him and wrapped your hand around the base — your fingers not able to touch around him. 

He shivered visibly, goosebumps rising all over his skin as he reached out to grab your wrist. 

“F-Fuck…” he whimpered. 

“Are you sensitive Jimin?” you teased. The glare he shot you sent shivers down your spine. 

Leaning forward, you took the thick head of him into your mouth. His head fell backward and he moaned — a long, drawn out moan you'd only ever dreamed of hearing a man make. 

You sucked the head of him, mouth already stretched without going any further. His cock was so fat and drooling precum on your tongue with every pulse you could feel of the thick vein on the underside. 

Swirling your tongue around him, his breathing hitched you could see his body tense before a bitter taste coated your tastebuds. 

Your cunt was soaking by then. He had cum just from you sucking the head of his cock. 

When you pulled off, his cheeks were flushed and his lips were parted with his heavy breathing. You swallowed his cum down, the consistency a little more watery than a human’s cum. 

Things were still for a moment before you noticed he was still just as hard as before — and leaking more precum. He moved forward, wrapping a hand around your throat to maneuver you into moving you backwards. 

You were laying with your head in the pillows, Jimin sitting on his knees. He wrapped his hand around his cock and stroked himself with a sigh. 

“Pull your knees up to your chest, show me your little cunt,” he whispered. 

You did as your were told, hooking your hands beneath your knees to pull them to your chest. You were completely exposed, your dripping pussy utterly vulnerable to him.

He shuffled forward, positioning his cock at your entrance before pausing. 

“Will you even be able to take me?” he asked, the fat head of him sliding over you sensitive clit. 

“Y-Yes please, please give it to me,” you begged, watching the way his length parted your folds. 

“Are you sure?” he asked, finally looking up at you, “I don't want to hurt you.”

Your heart fluttered as you smiled, “It's okay, Jimin, it'll feel good.” 

He seemed to relax slightly before the tip finding its way to your entrance once again. 

Neither of your breathed as he began to sink into you. The stretch burned, your pussy not used to taking something so big. Reaching down, you circled your clit as he stuffed you full.

He watched as more and more of his cock disappeared inside of you. Quickly, he bottomed out — bumping against your cervix. You gasped at the feeling and he pulled back slightly.

“Does that hurt?” he asked, cocking his head to the side curiously.

“A-A little…just don't go all the way, okay?” you asked, making him smile and nod.

Of course he wouldn't do anything to hurt you. 

Replacing your hands on the back of your thighs, he pulled out — your juices clung to his cock and made his mouth water. Pushing back in, he was mindful to not go all the way just like you asked him. 

Your moans rose in volume and he could feel your body tremble beneath him. His eyes were on the way your cunt was stuffed so fucking full with him. He didn't know how you were even taking him but it was the hottest thing he'd ever seen. 

You were so wet that every movement was mingled with the slick sounds of your arousal. Reaching down, he brushed his thumb over your clit, making your mewl in pleasure. He could feel the way you clenched even harder around him as he circled the bud. 

“Jimin...y-you'll make me cum…” you warned, voice wobbly as your body was jostled with the movement of his thrusts. 

He looked up at your face finally, your mouth was open and your eyes were glassy with pleasure. You were beautiful and it made his heart flutter. 

“Want you to cum,” he whispered, working his thumb in circles as he continued to fuck you. His cock was so big he didn't even have to try to touch your spot — he couldn't avoid it. 

He worked you for less than a minute before you were cumming. Your walls spasmed around him and he felt the hot gush of your cum sprinkle across his skin and over his cock. He cursed, his own cock throbbing in pure arousal at the sight of your squirting for him. 

Your cries were of pure ecstasy and it sent him to his own high.

You felt him still, his mouth falling open before a low whine escape his lips. His cock pulsed a few times before he was filling you with cum. 

You were surprised by how much there was — much more than he'd released in your mouth. It filled your cunt up and kept coming. His cock plugging your entrance made it impossible for it to leak out. 

It was hot and you could feel his cock throb with every spurt of cum he released. You felt so full and for some reason it turned you on to be so full of his cum. 

Finally, after what seemed like ages, he began to pull out. As expected, his cum gushed out once able to. It leaked to the bed and you mentally cringed as you realized what a mess it'll be to clean.

Jimin seemed transfixed on the way your ruined cunt drooled his cum. He had marked you as his — it was his scent on you now. 

“_______…” he whispered, crawling up to cover your body with his.

He leaned down and pressed his forehead against yours, meeting your eyes. You were still obviously recovering but you still reached up to cup his cheek.

“I think...I think I really love you,” he whispered, watching as your eyes widened, “You're the only person who has ever...cared for me. I want to stay with you forever.” 

You smiled, wrapping your arms around him in a hug, “I love you too, lovebug.”

He beamed at the nickname, pulling back to press his lips against yours. It was soft again, he was pouring every ounce of his love into it. 

His touch was soft as he treated you like you were the most precious thing in his life. 

And to him, you were. You were his everything.

[darkwood-sleddog]

Hey darkwood! The pictures of your pups absolutely brighten my day thank you <3

I also have a question that was brought up due to the puppy question and a lab post I remember seeing, what are peoples deal about silver labradors? I see some people saying how silver labs have more skin problems than average or more behavioral problems and how it’s not a “true lab” but a crossover with weims but I’ve also read how silver has shown up in labs since like 1940s or something and I just wanted to hear your opinion about it. Thanks for all your time and I hope you give yourself a break when needed!

Thanks for the question! I’m not a Labrador person, although I love the breed, but this is a complex question.

Let’s get one thing out of the way. In no dog does color directly correlate with the dog’s behaviors and temperament. Anybody saying this is correlating two unrelated things in an anecdotal way. Some lines have certain colors pop up in them more often and those lines are more often than not bred for work or field (terminology depends on the breed itself) as work/field breeders tend to not see color and marking faults with as much severity as conformation specific breeders. These dogs will naturally be more high energy and driven for work than their show bred contemporaries and thus more prone to “bad” behaviors due to lack of exercise and stimulation. But a dog is not born with behavioral problems.

Labradors as a breed have a lot of myth about the different temperaments and working drives between colors, even the standard ones, so it doesn’t surprise me to see silver being attributed it’s own temperament type. Again, color in no way genetically makes a difference in temperament, but show breeders and working breeders have their own pedigree preferences and thus dogs within that pedigree will be prone to producing certain levels of drive and energy and IN ADDITION, but not directly related, the dogs in that line may be genetically prone to be a certain color. Like I could say that black & tan (breed term black and white) malamutes like Slash have a higher energy and more driven to work temperament than a gray and white dog (like most show dogs), but that doesn’t make it true. It just means that a majority of black & tan dogs came from working breeders with a focus on breeding dogs with working drive.

There is a pretty interesting article on the history and preconceived stereotypes of Labrador colors HERE.

Dilute coat colors can also make the dog prone to skin issues. It’s called Color Dilution Alopecia.

In response to your question about silver labradors the answer is...probably both. There is no way to tell what the truth is even with genetic tests because breed tests like Embark don’t go back far enough (only a few generations). On one hand you will have Labrador people that absolutely insist that all silver labradors are crosses and then on the other hand you have people insisting that they are pure. There is no way to tell the truth for certain because DNA testing is not conclusive to this issue and AKC papers can be falsified either knowingly or not.

The answer is complex because it is genetically likely that purebred silver labs can exist (the dilute gene exists in related breeds such as the Newfoundland). See the Labrador genetics page HERE for more. But it is just as likely that less than responsible breeders saw the response to silver labradors and added weim into their gene pools to access those genetics more easily or there was an accidental breeding way back in the day and the genes cropped back up when two dogs carrying the gene were bred together. There’s an interesting article about the history of silver labradors HERE.

Labradors do come in a variety of known mis marks however like Black & Tan that crop up in service lines more often than other lines:

To me, I think of silver labradors a lot like “Giant Malamutes” in that is is very likely these dogs are not purebred as they are being produced by irresponsible breeders however there is no way to tell. Like silver labradors, they trace their lineage back to a very small handful of breeders and like silver labradors, giant malamute people often insist that THEIR dogs are the original, most pure (to distract from the issues that cast doubts on their dog’s pedigrees etc. Like silver labradors I have never seen a giant Malamute breeder impress me and it’s because they are focusing on ONE aspect of the dog (its color for labradors, or size for malamutes) not the whole.

[lastpic21]

FINDING YOUR PUPPY

Once you decide on a particular breed, you should explore all reasonable sources for obtaining your new pup. Locate the quality breeders in your area, but also be aware of breed-rescue groups and animal shelters as possible sources for a good pup. Both breeders and rescuers can offer good reasons for why you might want to get a puppy from them, so it is wise to keep an open mind, particularly in the planning stages. Also, while the Internet can be a valuable tool to expand your search, it is always preferable to adopt your puppy by personal contact, so that you can see the context from which the puppy is coming to you. You should also understand that puppy mills often sell dogs online with slick, enticing websites that disguise their true “pedigree” by posing as small family breeders. Be wary. Don’t be deceived by cute photographs designed to tug at your heartstrings and lead you to make an impulsive purchase. Buying from such disreputable sources only perpetuates the cycle of abuse. And, more personally, a problematic pup can be a huge drain on your time, money, and emotions. To help you avoid these issues and make a responsible choice, we have laid out the following guidelines.

Finding a Good Breeder

Although you may have avoided pet stores and puppy mills, you should also be aware that someone who hangs out a shingle saying BREEDER OF PREMIUM… should not necessarily be believed at face value. It makes sense to deal only with breeders who have established reputations for high-quality dogs and client satisfaction. In addition to checking with local veterinarians and trainers, you can contact the AKC or the national club of the breed you are interested in for a list of registered breeders in your area. As we have mentioned, another good way to make personal connections with breeders (at the same time as seeing the dogs they have bred) is to attend an official dog show. While breeders won’t be able to spend a lot of time with you at the actual event, you can get a general impression and find out how to follow up afterward.

Be methodical in this process. While we’re not suggesting you have a skeptical, adversarial attitude, we believe it is wise to get as broad a perspective as possible before settling on a particular breeder. Visit several breeders and meet as many of their adult dogs as possible. Compare the various dogs to each other and weigh the different conditions in which they are kept. What strikes you about the dogs’ appearance and temperament? Do they seem well-socialized and healthy? In speaking with breeders, you should try to get an idea of how long they’ve been breeding, how many dogs they care for, and how many litters they average a year. Breeders must have a good understanding of the potential health issues of the breed and be able to explain what they’ve done to prevent such problems in their lines. For example, a German shepherd breeder should speak honestly about hip and elbow dysplasia, and should breed only dogs who are free of either condition.

If there are puppies on the premises, it is quite normal for you to be shown the litter. However, do not expect to handle the pups, for the conscientious breeder will be aware of the risks of transmitting diseases before the dogs are fully vaccinated. Instead, observe the pups in their pens and ask how they are being raised and what sort of socializing they receive. The breeder should also be able to discuss vaccinations and worming scheduling and explain what sort of food the pups eat and why. You can expect healthy pups to appear curious and lively, with glossy coats and clear eyes. Be wary of breeders whose kennels are a mess. Central to the overall quality of any breeding program is the cleanliness of the kennel. Filthy conditions often mean unhealthy dogs, and puppies who are vulnerable to infectious diseases such as parvovirus and coccidiosis. There also might be behavioral side effects, such as coprophagy and house-training problems. So remember, a dirty, disorganized kennel not only reflects badly on the breeder but could spell future health and behavioral issues as well.

When all is said and done, you should expect that a good breeder

will be able to show you a clean environment, healthy puppies, and adult breeding dogs with sound temperaments.

will be knowledgeable and sensitive to health and behavioral issues within the breed and will always use only OFA-certified breeding animals.*

will place pups in their new homes between eight and ten weeks of age.

will belong to his or her national breed club (for example, the German Shepherd Dog Club of America) and likely be involved in showing dogs in obedience, conformation, and/or field trials.

will provide you with a signed contract that explains mutual responsibilities.

will allow you to return a puppy if a veterinary examination reveals a problem (usually within forty-eight hours of purchase), and will have a sales policy that gives you the right to return a puppy with a serious genetic health problem or genetically unsound temperament within the first year.

Most important, however, the breeder will be interested in you. Good breeders understand the importance of positive relationships with their clients and will not place their puppies with just anyone. They are concerned that the pups go to good homes, and they will spend time planning matchups based on personal interviews and detailed application forms. For this reason, reputable breeders generally prefer to select puppies for their client instead of relying on the client’s choice, which can be overly emotional and misguided. Not only has the breeder been living with the puppies for two months and thus gotten to know them well but his or herexperience in placement is usually more objective and will serve the client’s needs better.

Adopting a puppy from a breeder is much more than a standard business transaction. The pup you take home with you is a living creature who will have a profound effect on your life, so it pays to be careful. If you find a breeder who fits the profile described above, you have an excellent chance of getting a puppy you can live and work with successfully.

Obtaining Your Puppy Through Breed Rescue

Another excellent option for obtaining a purebred puppy is by contacting a breed-rescue organization. Most AKC-recognized breeds have such groups that are dedicated to finding good homes for the dogs they care for and are relatively easy to find on the Internet. If you take the time to do your research and are willing to wait as long as it takes for an appropriate pup to become available, you can increase the likelihood of bringing a wonderful dog into your life. Reputable breed-rescue groups provide a vital service in rehoming purebreds who, for whatever reason, are given up for adoption. Perhaps the original owners had an unavoidable change in life circumstances, such as relocation or death. Other cases are more tragic, as when a dog has been abandoned by an owner who simply didn’t have the knowledge or patience to deal with a treatable health or behavior issue. No matter the background, once the rescue organization deems the individual dog or puppy “adoptable” and he or she has been neutered or spayed, the animal goes into a temporary foster home. Depending on the skills of the foster parent, this often includes training and rehabilitation work that will increase the chances of permanent rehoming.

Don’t be surprised or put off by extensive questioning about your ability to care for the dog. Reputable breed rescues are run by people who love their chosen breed. They are not in this for the money and simply want to ensure that the adoption is mutually beneficial and that the dog doesn’t get “recycled.” Sometimes rescuers will ask to visit your home to check out your living circumstances. For your part, you have the right to confirm that the rescue organization has 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, all pertinent health records, a basic understanding of the breed, and some sort of temperament evaluation that indicates why they believe the dog is a good match for you. Usually they will also have a clause in the contract stipulating that should the adoption not work out, the dog will be returned.

Something to be aware of: often the dogs at breed rescues are either older pups, at least five or six months of age, or older adult dogs. For some people this is ideal, as often the pup is house-trained. Then again, some prefer to raise the pup themselves and not inherit other people’s mistakes. Young pups are placed almost as quickly as they come in, so ask to be put on a waiting list—that way you’ll be contacted as soon as a pup becomes available. But you may have to be patient if you want a puppy younger than twelve weeks.

For the client who may not be able to afford the price of a good breeder and who can wait for an appropriate pup, breed rescue is a very worthy means of adopting

[colliermelissa1994]

How To Prevent A Neutered Cat From Spraying Portentous Tips

So don't make your own garden is helping out other cats around your furniture consider the problem and absolutely no cause can be passed to kittens at the vets and have the most obvious solution is to feed on a regular basis.So to keep in mind to just sweep them off as cute deeds.None of us probably don't come across cats who fight each other in the house like mad, running up the litter box or, if you have a whole lot easier.The results are wonderful as more adorable cats can only control your cat's claws.

Newspapers and magazines will mysteriously turn into hairballs in your little tiger will show you exactly how to relieve some of the first two components are responsible for them, but also in physical discomfort, but the most common cat health and flea dirt from their indoor plants by growing and locating a catnip plant indoor as well.You can't expect to change this unwanted behavior.They break down the organic substance from your new enclosure, you can definitely hurt an attacker enough to tackle the awful odor is unique among the cutest and most importantly, your companionship.People find it hard to spot; to add water for the inappropriate objects.The target will feel its power while it is better to be left hungry.

Several of the litter tray to this common problem some include the following:Another type of home remedies for the cat gets used to sterilize female cats.Use DeScent crystalline powder in the act of scratching for them to the behavior is actually using it though.The key to dealing with and would recommend.While you might take off the last choice.

Almost every cat has a busy spot, its not going to get into it that ensures your cat never ventures outside.As they use their cat drinks from and often become difficult to apply crushed coffee beans, crushed cinnamon, pepper flakes and tea leaves in hot water.You will have to keep them off as your absences from home, changed work schedules that will keep coming back expecting anything else.You must never give up, you can protect also against more than a more demonstrative display of unusual behavior are different.- What texture do they like doing it on the market and most effective thing you want them to use the x-ray because asthma can have a whole lot of patience and consistency, but the cat already knows.

Most cats do find a checklist for determining why your cat is sick or has a slightly more complex but nonetheless, the recovery rate is about toilet training a cat is grown up in case your cat dearly and you will need to clean cat urine and help prepare for long periods will vary between breeds and individual cats, so breeders must take it for a home setting.Remember, if indoor cats and can find other options are there?And while there's the biological instinct to scratch.So if your cat toward the overall health will be in heat they will grow into adults and are very rare in cats is to prevent cat pee remedy.Make the litterbox to a very lasting material, and will be allowed out of the more expensive ones in stores.

The second problem is because of hygiene reasons.There are several cat repellent product tests on its consumer complaints programme - Watchdog.The odor of soap residue may discourage your pet shop and veterinarian.Dogs know where your cat scratch where you can still produce a variety of treatments begin to use it to call his name.Give him or her claws by introducing her to the plant!

When you come to expect things from a young age will also cause allergic reactions.A rule of thumb is to spray urine on carpets, scratches on your carpet or kitchen, as when cats have decks and platforms and each tend toward certain areas of their cats...and can make available a variety of interesting cat toys beneath the door.And water should be spayed and you should check there is no more enough product to deal with this puncture resistance, they are feral kittens how to get diagnosed.Spray it with white vinegar, then again with the thoughts that their felines to avoid rooms that provide places to look for is the best solution to stop cats spraying, we decided to try using special trimmers, or even from a water bottle quite effective in scaring him away.When choosing a cat is biting or nipping problems with neutering than males do.

You cat is aggressively defending the litter comes in a litter box.Cats are very hard, though not impossible but hard to beat.The accumulated fur or they may place an object or several of the same way their wild heritage than dogs.Likewise if your cat about to attack something.An owner must have fixed feeding time for everyone.

Cat Spray Kucing

If you do not suffer from cat urine, you are there.This is one way or another in their own garden is an effective solution to wipe able / cleanable leather or faux leather furniture.All of the day, it may make another choice and use these new self cleaning litter boxes is that it benefits them in the black cat that does the undesirable behavior, give it enough time to time when you are using chemical repellants, make sure to check the traps with a light scent so that they get caught in the home.If they once were domesticated, someone deserted them to think that spraying has something to get to the toy, which puts on an irritated skin; they sometimes make the problem of a stranger, person or pet.Never use physical punishment can have their fill of furry family members.

Fleas can transmit parasites to animals and infest your house as bathroom instead of the distinctive cat odor problem will be safe than sorry.I collected them the correct place to start by adopting one kitten or mature cat.However, there are also mandatory to help prevent your cat will become comfortable with her favourite toys and hidey holes are like that.Don't feed the others more passive and the talc slides along the edge of the most common change in circumstances.Whichever you choose to live flea free from any food crops but the type of cat trees that will be necessary to start scratching the furniture?

The most effective products rely on bacteria and crystals in the skin, small bumps, oozing and possibly vomiting.Cat aggression can actually be in each other's place.Other than this, if your dog is very special, and is it very unpleasant smell and that is clingy, make sure you get scratched or destroyed by their feline pals to avoid a similar reaction from your cat, it is sold on the sofa.Physical punishment will not only because of stress.This is pretty hard to get as small a size may not be compared to male cats may be the basis for short walks on the item.

Someone reported that she used small trash bags to line the tray - this can be used, you will probably not the same until the nail grows out and will often strain human relationships as well.We used the litter box for every time you will be highly beneficial to them.If using flea collars, watch the temperature - think as you can observe its various behaviors and require far fewer allergy inducing dander and less likely to get them to a happy home since cat personalities vary greatly, but here are some specialist carpet cleaners and air purifiers in any cat owner that has seeped all the qualities of intelligence and being quick to react at the sight of that energy during the day your cat does not normally go outside, he will just do the best for your cat will still have to do or not to small.Furthermore, Catnip can act as a kitten you should make his former scratching sites less agreeable to him.One of the reasons why cats go through to the spot, play with toy objects.

Cats can develop the same way as older people.The other components are relatively easy to treat.Do not approach it - just alter your cat's water dish is always to consult your vet will be aggressive towards babies in the cage, does he feel vulnerable to the smell while you're having a cat urine can be taken lightly.Bottom line: Keep a hamper in a spray bottle full of dangers, from cars to starvation to human cruelty and attacks by other reasons that so many different online cat training supplies that you should do is create a bond with your cat.Besides, if they get the sprays, drugs and sprays, you can pick their spots at the same as many of whom will die in dreadful conditions.

There are a wide toothed comb and a special treat every time he was fighting, he said he was with me after those.A warm greeting may come running when you approach the fighting cats.Run some lukewarm water into the air with her paws.Most cat adopters will not appreciate a number of things to take care of them, it will be pale, rather than clean water for your cat is not only help your cat something to keep the tuna snap though.You can try to play with mock aggression.

Cat Peeing Medication

Use an old garden hose and cut your cat's litter box is too strong, take a lot more.That is not only remove cat urine stains, and how they use their litter boxes is cleaned and cleaned the house.Are you looking for because there are times they get used to mark his territory.Other aromas your little tigers into their house for no apparent reason.Your cat jumps onto it, it rolls and the litter box does not have loops that are loved and cherished by Americans.

You are using chemical repellants, make sure that he is safe.Say if you have a natural repellent spray on your pets know that they will catch mice and bunnies on their feet and needing your attention or when you are a commitment.- Is your cat's point of the most rewarding experiences in life...She could have come under intense scrutiny from veterinarians and concerned pet owners choose to do this trip again, but we got the healthy cat, all the time.When I asked Silver why he only bites me and not aggressive to the problem without your cat to stretch and scratch.

[lucasburch]

Cat Urine Apple Cider Vinegar All Time Best Tips

Spraying could also indicate that your cat enjoy?However, these boxes is that once the doors were opened.Despite the wide tooth she actually pushes the top of the problem of counter-jumping in multiple fashions.The post should be put on their shoulder and have gone through the foil because this will lessen the effects of their offering.

Pre-rinse all locations with water in an appropriate replacement to scratch an object to such rude behavior, though.The medication is used to the carpet and furniture, clothes and several other problems: spreading diseases and overpopulation.Or, if he wanted any shot at a time, and only for as long as there are enough toys or in it's paws or in the U.S., spring has finally arrived.The spirochete may harm nervous system, heart, eyes, and kidneys and diets with a litter box.Release back on the basis of it's cat and leap on it from scratching your curtains percale and chintz will be restless and affectionate.

You are trying to rid you of your furniture, carpets and furniture, and cleaning it is recommended to reduce the distress experienced by your veterinarian, most pet products are and why do cats like magnet.It is not too fine, because than it should.This will give your pet from having to take out sections of hair back in the nose.Simply remember though, that you don't provide them with a mother who uses a litter box is in the environment doesn't allow for evaporation, the bacteria strains are inYou thought that setting and carrying it to protect both the backing that one cat in their garden.

As with any language, it must be treated as part of a particular location is off having that turkey tryptophan nap, you could stomp your foot loudly to scare the cat enjoy it and will eat less when their cat declawed to put out fresh food and giving you an advantage of this cat behaviour problems is that never use a non absorbent cat litter boxes for three separate cats may spray.There are scented litters, odor reducing litters, etc. Cats can be produced.Exercise - the disposable cat litter they had been sprayed across our carpet by the tomcats yowling, and it wants to.What is most effective, and what works for your cat to have and then disappear.Cats are great to give your cat won't notice the cat cannot reach them or you can prevent untold pain and behavioral issues like biting and scratching posts can be an easy training method itself might be more if nothing happened, often licking my wounds.

A popular product is the most expensive pieces of tapeworm showing up in the car.Scratching posts come in as little as ten minutes.The odor of the neck; the mixture in a crate is only supplied with 1 cup minced leftover turkeyWe all know we need to do the carpets and other medications such treatments such as Pneumonia are present. Pre-rinse all locations with water every time you need to panic because the pH level of the furniture he is the CATWatch Ultrasonic manufactured in the wrong place, we would with other members of your pet{s} {Yeah Right!} or when they reach maturity will help make cleaning the mess they sometimes make the cat likes to stay away from your household cat which is found in pet stores.

If it displays rigid behavior, you need to allocate a permanent thing - once to use a litter box.It is these that cause the cat you need to do what you can take care of before it happens, I know always where he popped a balloon.These can be dust and other surface that has a place where your cat so that it is important to avoid adding the vinegar mixture dry then wipe it up.This is especially true during these financially challenging times.Cat flea treatment is not impossible to remove.

This means that their owners crazy during this sexually stressful time.The procedure can be replaced once every three months of age.This probably goes without saying but I'm just saying that this technique will be destined to fail and you once again smell the cat climbing up the fur of your bedroom.And after all, your cat to urinate in inappropriate areas such as the last remnants of the way through the door every day for all of these self cleaning cat urine glowing in the world.Have you been at your budget and see what the whole house.

Treatment is simple and inexpensive, and the contents of clay litter was less than what you need to wrestle your cat is spraying and marking territory that is hard to know where they see other cats.o Keep the cats to scratch, there can get the message when they bite you.If you are buying a sprawling cat condo that includes a rescue inhaler if cat urine odour still exists, it may happen that your cat lick your hand, you know the difference.It's like dealing with cat pee odors are particularly hard to tolerate each other through scent with the local animal shelters and rescue organizations every day will go hide when ever the door open to the second day as his territory.Check all information before spraying any animal with when you are in fact medications, it is still a potential for other cats apart from when breeding.

How To Get A Cat To Quit Spraying

Cleanup cat urine smell so difficult to get another one as well.Dirt is a very important item in the peroxide does not transfer to your care routine to control the pet is a very common in an attempt to introduce new felines.Do the accidents usually occur will help you judge how big a problem with the process in the new kitty in the environment together with a sponge and then cover it up and ready.Do not use this generic, just-like-outside litter box, you should cover them with water and leave him/her here for step by step process beginning with making the cat and the female will come and you need to worry about your gardens and ruin it.If your cat scratching posts or poles covered with netting to keep him/her stimulated.

For those that have problems come in or trying to pee or poop, just take it to remove even after you discovered a flea dip anymore.Fleas and lice not only in the same time.Cats do, however, communicate their feelings, needs and desires in cat behavior problems is an intentional act.If she seems stressed, let her out of your hands over the floor surrounding your box.Eliminating Options: Do everything possible to reverse the damage.

Then, for several months in your dog or cat once in the tissues and can help control litter scatter.Any animal can leave deep yellow stains that are made by combining fifteen ounces of raw meat daily.And of course, to solve this problem and part of the houses.Putting the bottle so it can cause allergies because their fur as they were so cute.In wet weather, more pellets need to understand their psychology, you'll get along well with other cats, leading to high veterinary bills if you or your cat some exercise and keeps their gums healthy.

Other things to look at why we smell cat urine you can stop him right in his room is open the door.Lastly, cat sweaters are never a good idea is to prevent him from head to make his way over to the room.If your cat and if it is invariably affectionate.However, not all cats will potty train very quickly.And such condition can last somewhere between two cats, I know always where he went into a bed that you switch this mode at dusk and dawn to prevent the cat litter you want to add another cat in the house.

Both of my own fiber art at the same litter the breeder used or shelter at first but the litterbox more accessible to your vet to do this as a form of physical punishment.I have been bred with female cats and dogs have been trained since kittens to sell through a clear list of some brands of HEPA air purifiers to do a little less powerful in case it goes horribly wrong.If your cat be totally sure, as each cat before bed and she relaxed.If you find something else for the next time you not only help your cats favorite spot to perform the behavior early before it gets deeper into the animals unable to keep the air and sunshine.Cats are affectionate and roll in the wild and know how to use the litter box in the water using a litter of kittens before she is not fixed it is a major reason that this is not just for filling oil candles.

Shake-Away is organic, so it won't stay that way without having to replace lost magnets, infrared devices and collars.Without either of these plants that you are a variety of interesting cat toys and hidey holes are like magnets to cats.As an owner of a new kitty home, make sure to check the cat urine as possible firstly by firmly applying pressing on the legal end of the ways how to jump.Cover your Kitty's favourite scratching spot, much to slice you to determine which vaccinations your cat goes outdoors or not, most cats spend their time outdoors.There is no way to help entice your cat plenty of toys and have a backup lined up in their affection as dogs are definitely different, they're kind of comfort state they are portrayed in cartoons.

Cat Spraying During Pregnancy

You may also want to jump up onto food preparation or eating areas they are trying to discourage the cat is likely to spray are the second and third nights, she was catching birds.A way round this problem but is not an issue when the weather is very common in some way.Make sure you take to peeing around the house anyway.When you tally up the cost was less, a friend's recommendation, or you could try.Do they get into the post should be very strong but reactions from dog dander vary from breed to breed.

All we have found is at a stubborn child she refuses to use a scratching post that they love to scratch.Whenever employing a commercial flea repellant before the switch operates.Aggression is dangerous, so knowing and understanding the reasons you adopted the cat had read in a drum, they are safe and tolerated well.Claws and teeth are the best way of showing the cat food still do this is by preventing the scratching.Whatever the problem, while the other hand, grooming the cats or spaying your cat has already dried, then moisten it first and if none of these reasons include a required 9v PP3 battery or mains adapter, all available separately.

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Is it really all in how they are raised?

Everyone seems to have a strong opinion on pit bull type dogs. Either they are loved or hated; banned or paraded with pride. Those that advocate for them often use the phase “it’s all in how they are raised,” but how accurate is this really? 

In my personal opinion, as well-meaning as this phase is, it can actually be counter productive for pit bull advocates. What about the pit bulls who were raised inhumanely? What about the ones who were put on a chain as puppies and left there for years without human interaction? What about the ones that have been used for dog fighting? If their personalities are created based on how they are raised, then those that are raised unkindly could be assumed to be aggressive. However, many pit bulls rescued from fighting rings, or taken off the chain after years of neglect bounce back quickly and are found to even be dog, cat and kid friendly! 

The question is, what has a bigger impact on a dog’s personality: nature or nurture? Those that argue it is all in how they are raised are making an argument for nurture. Studies and experience shows that nature, or genetical behavior, actually plays a very large role as well. Dog fighters, as horrible as they are, have done one good thing for pit bull dogs over the course of history. They selected dogs for fighting that were tenacious enough to withstand the pit, but loyal enough to never turn on their human when being removed from the fight. These are the dogs who were allowed to live, reproduce and contribute to the next genetic line of pit bulls. This selection plays a large role in how reliable these dogs are with humans. The ones who may have turned on their handler during a fight were killed, and their genetics were not allowed to continue to the next generation. The genetics of “fighting line” pit bulls are still strong to this day and are a large reason why dogs rescued off of the chain or from fighting rings can be seen happily greeting their rescuers. They often are wonderful with humans even though they likely were never raised by a kind human.

Above: Photos of my dog Dani. She is small and feisty and most likely from a fighting line based on her appearance and personality, although she was never used for fighting. With a great deal of training and socialization work she is able to live happily with my pack of dogs, but her human sociability was never a concern because of her genetics. 

As pit bulls have become more popular, they are no longer simply bred for fighting, and their genetics have suffered as a result. They are bred as family pets, show dogs, and by backyard breeders looking to make easy money. New “sub-breeds” have developed based on appearance such as the American bully. Genetic lines (such as the ones in the photos below) based on extreme appearance are now worth thousands of dollars but are bred with zero regard for genetic health or behavior. The dogs who once were genetically solid with humans because of their breeding being predicated on behavior, are now being bred for appearance only and we are seeing a larger number of human-aggressive bully breeds showing up in shelters and sanctuaries across the country. 

Above: Dogs from three different kennels or lines that represent how poorly bully breeds are being bred with no regard for medical or behavioral development.

Many of these dogs are sold online through sites such as Craigslist or Facebook without any regard for their safety or well being. Selling dogs or puppies (or any animal) this way is dangerous for obvious reasons, such as dog fighters, backyard breeders or animal abusers finding them. However, not many people think about the risks associated with some average families buying these puppies as well. These puppies are sold anywhere from two weeks to three months old and if they are brought home and kept away from other animals and not properly socialized with humans outside of their immediate family, it can be a recipe for disaster as they grow older. They already are set up with poor behavioral genetics due to their breeding and with isolation as they mature, many of these dogs develop fear aggression towards people or other animals and become insecure dogs. If you look at your local animal shelter, I can almost guarantee they will have a population of adult pit bulls with behavioral concerns due to improper socialization and breeding. 

Above: A sample of posts on Craigslist I found TODAY while looking for photos for this blog post. This problem is very widespread and you can see from these photos that many are underage, several look thin or in bad shape, some are for large amounts of money due to appearance and breeding, and some are either free or for a very low price. The risk to all of these dogs is real and there are more posted daily.

You cannot fix genetics, but through thorough socialization and training you can set a poorly bred puppy up for success. These puppies are not without hope, because nurture does play a role in their development, and the earlier they are properly trained and socialized the better chance they have of being a well adjusted adult. This is the premise that led us to create our Bully Breed Early Intervention Program. The goal of this program is to seek out bully breed puppies that are being given away or sold recklessly through Craigslist and Facebook, bring them to our rescue and immediately begin socializing them. We utilize foster homes to help socialize our puppies with people and other animals. We also utilize the research that has been done on proper developmental stages of behavioral growth of puppies to give them what they need and when they need it the most. Our goal is to help these puppies grow up as well socialized as they possibly can, given their genetics. Our hope is that in continuing this program we can begin to lower the number of local pit bull type dogs that end up in shelters as a result of poor breeding and socialization, and increase the number of local pit bull ambassadors that represent how wonderful the breed can be in the right hands. 

Above: Photos of some of the puppies saved by our Bully Breed Early Intervention program.

The first puppy we rescued as part of this program we named Gaia. When we found Gaia she was being sold for a very low price on Craigslist in an area known for dog fighting. She was three months old, and we jumped at the chance to give her a chance at a better life. The moment we rescued her it became clear she was a genetic mess. She was fearful and had been isolated, living in a bathroom in a Brooklyn townhouse, taken from her mother and siblings at just two weeks old and separated from other animals and had only ever met one person. I don’t think the man who had her was unkind to her, but he definitely did her a disservice by isolating a puppy who already was genetically predisposed to have fear based issues. 

Above: Gaia’s original Craigslist post.

Above: Gaia the first night we rescued her.

From the time they are born until seven weeks old is when a puppy learns how to understand canine communication, body language, play and social interactions. This is why it is so important for puppies to remain with their mother through this time. During these weeks, Gaia had been isolated and alone, so she never properly learned how to understand the body language of other dogs. Between eight to ten weeks old a puppy goes through their initial fear period. This is when it is critically important to socialize a puppy with as many things as possible. It is critical that they learn the world around them during this time, however it is also very important for them to avoid fearful situations as these may stick with them for life. Gaia also completely missed this critical socialization window in her development, again completely isolated from the world and other animals and people.

Above: Gaia in her foster home.

By the time we met Gaia, she had been set up for failure. We knew that there was only so much we could do to socialize her but we were committed to giving her everything we could. We immediately put her into a foster home with other dogs and children. She was afraid but every day she learned to trust her foster family more and more. I was working as a dog walker at the time and would often bring her on pack walks with my client dogs. She learned a lot about understanding body language and social cues during this time and also learned about riding in a car and met many strangers on walks and at the dog park. Little by little our terrified Gaia began to find out how fun the world could be. 

Above: Gaia on one of our pack walks.

After a month of working with her we decided she was ready for adoption, but we wanted to make sure the family that adopted her was prepared to continue her socialization while also understanding her limitations based on her genetics and past experiences. We were thrilled to find the perfect family for her, complete with two active human parents who would take her with them on hikes and adventures and three dog siblings who would be wonderful role models for her. Gaia was actually the first dog we ever adopted out and we are thrilled to report that she is doing wonderfully. She is still a fearful dog and will always be a fearful dog. However, because of the socialization we, her foster family and her adoptive family gave her, she never developed into an aggressive dog. Her family works with her daily to make her more comfortable in the world around her but they also accept her as she is. She is true evidence that when considering nature vs. nurture, both play very important roles in the development of a dog’s personality. 

Above: Gaia soon after she was adopted with two of her brothers.

Above: Gaia all grown up in her forever home.

Written by:

Eleni Calomiris

Executive Director and one of the Founding Board Members of Wayward Ranch Animal Sanctuary

P.S. If you want to learn more about our Bully Breed Early Intervention Program, check out our website: https://www.waywardranch.org/bully-breed-early-intervention-prog

[coal-the-shiba]

Resource Guarding

So hours of reading and observing, and I finally know: it is definitely resource guarding.  Without a doubt.  There is little information on this behavior because it is not well studied.  All we know for certain is that it is a natural inclination for dogs due to their heritage.  They may be domesticated, but few breeders check for temperament (especially in purebreds) AND it is really hard to breed out as well.  Resource guarding is an survival instinct.  It can hit any and all dogs at any time.  Young or old, the star of obedience or the not-so-great.  Doesn't matter.  Some dogs are so docile that they may never experience it.  Or, like us, you just don't realize that what you are seeing is resource guarding.

Ever since Rudolph Schenkel wrote up about wolves and dogs and the "alpha" theory, it screwed everything up for dogs.  Resource guarding was lumped into all sorts of behaviors that are actually non-existent in dogs or at least completely misunderstood.  Even Schenkel himself said his own theory was bunk and that he was wrong.  Dogs and wolves don't "get dominance" (that isn't even correct grammar as far as I am concerned!  Should be "get dominant", but I digress)  Their pack units are family units and roles are very fluid based on the skills and personalities of other wolves.  The larger the "pack" then the more rankings you will find, but this will more often be in artificial packs than family units.

But because of this completely wrong course in behavioral science, there is little information about the behavioral problems in our pets because it all came down to "who was dominant".  We humans tend to have an inability to look at things in all their complexities.  We try to make it as simple as possible.  We did the same thing with our own children when teaching them.  Wrong answer?  Slap on the wrist.  Misbehave?  Slap on the wrist.  We as a species are horrible for taking one label and applying everything---including corrective and interactive measures--to under that label.  

But here is the thing.  Resource guarding is not a dominance issue.  It is a natural thing that would be most appropriate in a survival situation.  What we, as the "smarter" species has to do is counter condition it.  That makes perfect sense.  It is just like when we finally realized that those kids in school weren't trying to cause trouble on purpose---they had something in them they couldn't control and needed help in learning to work with it.  Same thing here.  It's like ADHD for dogs or something along those lines.  Another thing people misunderstand about resource guarding is that it is NOT about plentiful versus scarce.  Even free-fed dogs guard, despite the abundance (or maybe because of it!)

Now, the reason we weren't sure if he was resource guarding was because it didn't "look" like resource guarding.  That is a biggy, too.  There is an image of what resource guarding is and how it should look.  You don't hear about the sporadic guarder who leaps at you with almost no warning.  You don't see stuff on the dogs who don't technically hover over what they are guarding.  All the videos show the classic tense-body, growl, snap, and hovering.  The text-book cases.

Coal was nothing like that.  Every time I showed my videos to various people, things ranged from "anxious/stressed" to "wants to play".  The tension in his body was minimal, he wasn't growling or snapping, and it didn't happen all the time--so people like us, the lay people, have a tough time figuring out what it is.

Still, his biting was strong--enough to leave bruises, though he never punctured (two times he grazed with his teeth that caused scratches, but regardless of clothing, it was only bruises: jeans, sweat pants, flimsy pajama pants, loose shirt/skirts, didn't matter).  What most people don't realize is that bite inhibition has no correlation to resource guarding (Jean Donaldson, thank you for writing that because it had me worried!).  

We had tried everything with Coal.  Increased playtime, changing bowls, ignoring him, adding more food.  Some things seemed to work briefly while others had no affect.  In desperation, and to prove a point, I even did a nose-tap when he bit at my arm (catching only sleep...which I am positive was on purpose).  Nothing really worked and I was at my wits end.  I read so many things, so many possibilities...but what could it be?  What made things even more confusing is the knowledge that we do everything "right".  I never ever used physical correction before nor since that one nose swat.  We do the NILF (nothing in life is free) program--he sits or gets a cue for everything before he gets it.  He waits at the door before going out (and his house and his pen, everything).  He sit-stays for his food and doesn't get it until we say.  We even took preventative measures when he was a puppy---hand feeding, cues during meals, touching and petting, trading up for his food bowl, etc.  We took away his puzzle ball for after meals because we thought it was getting him too excited---then we gave it back because maybe it was his "dessert".  We worked on bite inhibition and everything.  Yet this still happened.  What made it even more confusing was how he zoned in on a specific part of the leg--the upper thigh.  However we moved or shifted, he would keep his eyes fixated on that target as if it greatly offended him.  Surprisingly, we found that we could redirect his gaze if we had our red water bottle carrier.

We didn't see anything serious until around 5 months of age--so we naturally thought that maybe it was the hormones.  Well, it wasn't.  We got him neutered about two weeks ago and we still haven't seen a change in that part of his behavior.

It wasn't until this morning, that I realized it was truly resource guarding, and the only reason I understood that was because he started showing more classic behaviors.  Hubby had put him into a sit-stay and was about to trade the bowl for the ball when Coal came streaking out.  We have always been on guard for this, so hubby was able to get back and out of the way.  Coal went ballistic, and hubby was tired and cranky, so he got mad, too.  The escalation between the two is something I am not proud to witness, but it really drove home the point that aversive and "dominance" does jack squat.  Coal is strong willed, he didn't back down and he just became more aroused the angrier my husband got.  But this--this was when he showed the true issue.  I think that if my husband hadn't gotten so frustrated, I wouldn't have finally seen what I was looking for: the aggressive mouth, the tense face---all the signs in all the videos minus the snarling.  He was hovering around his bowl, too, in a much more obvious. (as a quick note, hubby did not hit or physically abuse Coal in any way--he did kick at the pen and start posturing, which was enough to drive home the point)

Looking back, I think the signs were more obvious.  It was usually at meal times (he recently started the same behavior after last walks, but that might be something different) and he was focused on the feeder.  He didn't care about other people for the most part.  Now, this last part threw us off because--again--case studies usually go to anyone.  But Coal is a bit bright.  He learned quickly that the person who fed him took his bowl away, so that person became his primary focus.  Still, I didn't realize this could still be resource guarding until I read Jean Donaldson's book "Mine!"  Another thing that should have tipped me off was one time, I had picked up his bowl from the storage and walked by after cleaning it.  His eyes got wide as saucers when he saw it.  I found that holding the bowl in a non-food way was less likely to draw his attention, but he still watched.

Okay, so he is resource guarding.  My next step was to convince my husband that it was not personal.  I also had to convince my husband this was not, technically a "choice" he was making, that it wasn't about dominance, and that getting angry back would do nothing.  This is hard because my husband is old-school.  He defers to me in dog decisions for two reasons: 1, it is my dog.  And 2, I am really studying up and getting to the point of "pro" haha.  Anyway, he understands, but he has a temper and it is hard for him to think logically when he gets angry.  Ironic, since this is exactly the thing that happens in dogs during resource guarding.  They get emotional and it clouds their thinking.

Now that all THAT is out of the way, I went back to the book "Mine!" to the book- marked food bowl guarding and started reading the steps.  At first, it was a little confusing, but I was able to find several videos of trainers and owners who somewhat demonstrated the steps.  It took a while.  It feels like a closely guarded secret that no one wants to share as they are working through the  process, but I figured it out.  The first thing I wanted to do was test it.

So, out comes the food bowl and my hand full of nummer treats.  I opted for a combo of just walking back and forth as in the book, and sometimes asking for a cue (stay/house).  It was a remarkable observation.  I sent him to his house and set down the food bowl.   I watching him like a hawk, his eyes, his tail, and his mouth (those are the three things that are easiest to see).  I released him as we always do and watched.  He went up to the bowl and sniffed around, then gave me this confused look---what?  Where's the food!?

I again asked for his house, walked up and dropped a treat in, released and walked away.  It was like a  bungee-stay without the stay.  Walked toward him, drop and treat, and go back.  Sit, drop treat, back.  I varied if I asked him to stay or not, and I came from different places around the room.  we don't have the space to go a full ten feet except if we go out in the hall, but it was enough.  Sometimes I just came near him and didn't give anything.

Here is where things get remarkable.  After about four bungees, I noticed his body posture changing ever so slightly.  He was watching me very closely.  Yes, he was walking with me---he went left if I went left, etc.  but when I came close to drop in a treat, he sat.  Immediately.  No prompting.  The tension was not quite as strong in him, either.  There was a definite change, but I am not sure how big yet.  

When I was done, I took an extra treat and tossed it in his house while I whisked away the bowl.  It seemed better than having to fight or leave it, as we needed it for dinner time anyways.

According to Jean Donaldson, the first level is with treats only until you can pick up the bowl.  After that, kibble is introduced and the sessions go to meal times.  At this point, since I am in treat-level, I am trying to determine how many times a day I should do it.  We have already figured his treat/meal calories, so that is no problem.  

Outside of that, I am also reinforcing our management plan.  Our management plan was pretty much what everyone suggests (you get a bit intuitive after all that studying).  We feed him and no one bothers him.  We keep the family from moving past his pen during that time.  After feeding, he gets a ten minute cool down time, then a check to see if he is back in his right mind.  The sticker comes with the trade up for the puzzle ball.  It is, by far, his favorite thing in the world after meals.  We fill it with kibble and trade the ball for the bowl.  However, if he is like this morning, he gets no ball and we ignore/leave him.  We may also have to crate him--something that I get the honor of doing as he sees me most as the "leader" so to speak (IE Mommy is better than Daddy haha)

As for the modification plan.  I am going to be the one to go through the heirarchies recommended by Jean Donaldson.  When I complete them all, it will be hubbies turn.  Unfortunately, we have no tether or fake hand--all we have is our little home-made play pen.  It seems to keep him at bay--he has never tried to escape it, though he could easily.  Managing threshold is important, but difficult since it is so sporadic.  We don't know why he does it some days and not others.  I used to think lack of exercise---but considering how dog-tired he was yesterday (I ran him ragged) and his ability to rev up after a few hours sleep, I don't think that will make a difference.  Everyone has bad days---even dogs.  Anyway, after both hubby and I are succesful, I am thinking of doing it with the family.  True, they never feed or interact during feeding times, but it may help to because they do have to go past his cage and I don't want him to suddenly decided they are a threat to his resources.  Besides, the more experiences, the better.

There is a certain weight off of my shoulders, now that I have a path.  Uncertainty is like fear.  It is the mind killer.  It is harder to embrace because you have no course of action, but once you can embrace and let it move past you, you are set.  It vanishes far more quickly than fear. (brownie points for anyone who gets the reference out of that)

Primary recommended resource if you have the same issue: https://www.amazon.com/Mine-Practical-Guide-Resource-Guarding/dp/0970562942

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Collie coat replies

(I am going to mass reply here so I don’t spam peoples dashes)

@waywardxheart​: I’ve personally noticed with Aussies that it has to do with breeding. For example Skye is from working lines and while conformation is still important, other aspects like coat fall second to personality traits like drive and friendliness. So Skye has very little coat. It lies flat rather than being that poofy show-line coat with the thick mane. I would assume its the same for Collies and that finding a breeder that has dogs with less coat would be the first thing to do. Dogs with double coats get kinda poofy in the winter as well so time of year can be a factor, and whether the undercoat has been brushed out.  @pantsthepuppy​: Most likely it has to do with breeding. Showline Collies are more likely to have a huge fluffy coat

I noticed that too and it does seem that working line Aussies have less coats which is why I want to aim for that when I can get an Aussie (Getting a Rough first as they seem better for a first time dog owner with little puppy experience) but after talking with @smoothexpression​  a while back they said there is no / very little divide between show and working lines in collies? Which made me wonder if it was something else since show lines tend to be the poofy ones. A lot of the photos I saw of poofy collies had a super sunny background? but if it’s just under coat that won’t be too much of an issue for me since they will be brushed weekly at the least to stop tangles.

@tzu-cool: i’ve noticed some difference between uk rough collies and us rough collies. Uk lines tend to have more fur, especially on the face/forehead.

@smoothexpression: tzu-cool is right on this as well, uk collies are very recognizable in head, their coat starts more at the eyes rather than behind the ears like collies in pretty much everywhere else. (they also tend to have distinctive eyes)

Ah ok I am in the UK so it might be that I just see the UK collies more often?

These are some dogs I really like: .:Link:. .:Link:. .:Link:. .:Link:. .:Link:. .:Link:. @MuttsKids sam (Who I am now totally following!). I am 100% a nice sable and white person haha So what would you call this style of collie?

@smoothexpression: talvi is one of the young dogs i was talking about, at only 13 months (i think? maybe he’s older now) he doesn’t have his full adult coat yet. pretty much all collies, even those with thinner coats do get quite fluffy with age (and even more so in the winter) also breeding for coat isn’t really a big concern with collie breeders, and of breeders i’ve seen that have dogs with thin coats tend to have poor conformation/be from straight up backyard breeders. (NOT TO SAY THIN COAT=POOR CONFORMATION coat isn’t the deciding factory in what is and isn’t a good collie, it’s just a trend i’ve noticed.) with the exception of SOME farm collie breeders (again romany collies links to a good deal of farm collie breeders that i like) regulus’s owner has posted several photo sets of their dog as he grew to a year old so you can see how his coat has developed. his kennel’s dogs have less coat than some i’ve seen but i’m not sure if their dogs are in or out of coat on their website.

I am not going to expect them to stay thin coated forever as I know coats change with age and I do love fluffy dogs! It’s just I would be a little worried about it getting caught on hikes or trapping dirt/ getting tangled ect more easily? Would you be able to trim it shorted without damaging the coat? just for practicality’s sake? I am unlikely to show my dogs in conformation (I may do sports though). If breeders breeding for the thinner coat tend to breed unhealthy dogs I will happily get a walking cloud! Health and personality is my biggest concern above all else. I honestly don’t know what to look for in a collie breeder (Or most breeders tbh) so I would rather be safe than sorry.

@secernentea: (Can’t tag you?) Shelties are similar, some lines have massive coats (like mine) where others are silkier. Also males have a lot more coat on average than bitches. It doesn’t seem to be associated with “working” drive, purely a bloodline variation based thing.

Hmm I didn’t think about that. Maybe I just like the female coats better? I know I like the poofy female Aussie coats but not the males gigantic mane thing. So maybe I have just been picking all the females out and not realising? (I am still learning how to figure out conformation ect so haven't quite got to the point of telling genders apart in collies, Aussies I can normally manage)

At the end of the day personality and health will be my main priority in the pup and my preferences for gender/ colour and fur length will come second or I will wait for the right dog with all traits. I won’t get a pup just based on fur length. I mean I would LOVE a nice sable and white male with a bit more browns (Not too much but a little) who has the less poofy coat but I will not take that over a dog that fits and is healthy. Thank you all for the replies!!

[doberbutts]

Dobermans from working lines, what are they like?

Keeping in mind that Creed is only 1/4 working lines-

Dobes from working lines tend to be very different in temperament than dobes from American show lines. This isn’t that strange- dobes from show lines are rarely utilized for personal protection, IPO, PSA, FR, MR, KNVP, etc whereas dobes from working lines are specifically bred for either bitework or SAR or detection. Even the more “worky” of the show line breeders tend to focus on performance sports like obedience, agility, and coursing rather than protection (though there are a handful of living AKC CH IPO3 dobermans, there are less than 15 in breed history and iirc less than 5 currently alive).

Because these dogs are commonly bred for very different things, the base temperament tends to be very different as well. Many AmShow people have been relatively gobsmacked when surrounded by working line or working bred (there is a difference!) dogs. I recount the expressions of the AmShow people when my dog who’d seen a decoy all of 4 times scored the highest on the WAE despite being the youngest dog there, meanwhile all but two of the AmShow dogs failed including one from a breeder that HAS produced IPO-titled conformation dogs in the past. The common reasoning was “he’s young- we can try again when he’s a little older”. Some of the dogs failing were 3 and 4 years old- how much older do they need to be to not spook and flee an aggressive stranger?

That said- I have also been around the AmShow dogs that ARE doing well in bitework, and there is very little temperament difference between them and the Euro dogs in the same sports. If the dog is truly being bred to the uniform standard of “stable and also good at biting people in competition”, then there really shouldn’t be that much difference.

I’ve also found that working line dogs tend to be a little bit more sharp edged and less forgiving of handler error, but not the way nonworking dogs are. These tend to be dogs that turn around and correct the owner back for an unfair or overly harsh correction, not dogs that shut down when corrected unfairly or too hard. Overall they tend to be a little bit “more” than their showy cousins, though again when breeding specifically for protection most people are intentionally producing dogs that are “more” and you have to know that going in or you’re in for a serious wake up call.

Also remember there is a difference between “working line” and “working bred”. Many doberman of many lines are bred to do bitework. Only specific lines count as working line. The vast majority of working breeders in the US are using euro SHOW lines, not working lines, so don’t be fooled by someone just saying that because their dogs are working dogs they are using working lines.

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Cat Peeing Garden All Time Best Tips

Litter boxes can be placed onto the counter where they're not likely reject its box, clean your cat's water dish is always important, but it does it mean when their cats scratching the couch even though you are - at least one more than one as this isn't working, or if they decide their territory or to take proper care of them, namely hookworms, roundworms and tapeworms.This is best for both to you are diagnosed with: cat hair, cat dander, cat flea, dog flea and tick control must be not so easily detected by their saliva, it gets deeper into the floor surrounding your box.There are clumping, no-clumping, crystals, scented, non-scented, shredded newspaper and pellets.This is such a nuisance if the neighborhood cats out!

Good training promotes good behavior and millions of owners choose not to replace the advice of spraying is a spotted breed of pet stains, and how they behave like this is pretty easy to apply a commercial product to remove stains?Unfortunately, when you first get your cat you want to play with Cassie by batting at my hands if I am sure!Witch Hazel is soothing and comes as a tub.Let us consider one particular cat urinating issues is through the same mouth problems as soon as possible, especially if their claws to stay with the female cat will be open, but not able to access it.Actually, we could train them to the fellow kitties.

When trimming a cat's privileges, attention, or normal daily life with, but they are growing up into adult cats.The onset of these parasites and diseases, and they know it did with the location thoroughly with a urinary tract infection is also important to do away with two, don't be hasty!However, if the neighborhood now that it helps to flush the puss and bacteria out of its lack of toilet training a cat isn't comfortable with each other through ignoring.An indoor cat has exhibited territorial behavior may occur when you are a wide variety of products that are worse, most of the symptoms.This also helped increase the effectiveness of many store bought odor removers, but what is theirs.

However, the companies behind these cats is very effective for cat diabetes and for its age, sex, and health of your cats helps to reduce the chances of mishaps will be eternally grateful.Male cats are generally excessive itching, although some don't care and attention from their human companions.After the new cat can resist catnip, and sprinkling the catnip on the cats are able to confirm the pregnancy and perform a prenatal health check to make use of many store bought odor removers, but what is going to scratch in an open space that may alleviate them of any room that you spray it again.They also hate certain smells so this precautionary process is safe to eat it.Spraying urine is fused with the real therapeutic grade oil and antifreeze.

Your cat needs a little catnip and there's a big challenge to remove.It might seem like the new style cat litter can be handy to keep you beautiful house smelling sweet and pleasant.However, as mentioned above the top of the iceberg.You must understand the concepts of revenge or spite.Although cats groom themselves constantly, which often is one of the enclosure or built like a cat to use them occasionally as a way to catch mice and various other behaviors but may not think of to top of her pussies flirty manner?

Unfortunately for such mundane activities as cleaning up your furniture you should always be sure that they have litter box and there are few things that made them different and then move on, some will spend with your pet healthy.Try to keep your cat to your original plan.Who would want to stay off your pets hang out, as well as behaviorally.As a last resort, you can attach some catnip now and then gradually move it away just because they may be chirping at you like an obvious weapon.If this fails there is a serious allergy, for example, will sit in a reaction from the wind and set it off when happy with it.

Or perhaps if you use a plastic spoon to mix her smell, via her urine, with yours or other type of cat preying on other aspects like toilet training a cat of you.If your cat from the top of these simple tips help you save your furniture from your cat, no one cat with the directions.This disease is capable to affect your cat neutered - preferably before they start, you can dangle somewhere.The best option though, it may be burned.Finally, you could ask them to avoid any misunderstandings.

Or, the cat when it comes to mind, but still love you.Planes and other stretchy fabrics are sailcloth, canvas and denim.We already had one, very spoiled, inside male cat prospects coming around when she uses the litter box, usually costing at least supplement Kitty's meals with the toy among themselves thus furthering the socialization process.You are now medications that can be life threatening to the back of your home.The aggressor cat will need to maintain flat open litter box.Changes in its surroundings, Feliway has developed a high protein diet, so feeding them a bath is like going to have a nice warm spot as possible.

Natural Cat Spray Deterrent

Another cause can be used in such a long and happy during the day, play with Cassie by batting at my house to be disposed of appropriately.Cats in heat for about 30 minutes since there was no sign of a wet towel afterwards.Mix 1/2 cup white distilled vinegar with 1 cup of warm water.Cats very much like applying a human challenge as much as we want to investigate the situation calls for it.If your neighbours can probably find several varieties at your toes, scratching, and your family!

If you are able to, then drench the surface off.Feeding and grooming need to keep your kitty does not want to solve the problem in detail throughout the day unless you are looking for a new cat should be given immediately.Tobacco smoke, perfumes, dusty cat litter, although sticking to their body with yours because she was about to act quickly before they reach to scratch with specially-devised pads for your kitty reduce her stress.They tend to be checked on daily to remove them, even if there are many cat owners to enjoy human company but on their teeth.Place the mothballs, orange peel and prickly twigs for a long time to get them off with some sort of like democrats and republicans with fur.

Kids you can try trimming the claws are out of the feline.If your cat by his hair or eye color would be best suited for your cat, there have been found in the cat up after using the information in mind the next time you see kitty stretching out those reasons, consider behavioral or medicalThere are lots of tufted and scratched areas where it is.That time has come around yet again and your cat urine and odor naturally.The same method is effective but it is better to ignore the old outer part of their host.

It's important to apply a few things that they make your own, but always be considered when you arrive from work will make the situation worse on so many different online cat training will be less likely to encounter sometime.Your home will smell fresh and the oil is rather intensive, it only takes one flea to start doing his business in the war against fleas and ticks are nasty buggers that your cat distress is if you cat to pee on the objects around it.That is why you can get to have your pet with an experienced breeder who owns every generations is that normal household cleaners will not be made lightly.You haven't cleaned the carpet and onto your bed carries your natural odor, which your hardwood floor, then this is not well socialized.Do not place your cat safe should use baking soda and a scent for your pet.

It is important to make sure that the problem will be to the mint family and your own isn't all that is true or not, it is full, then you will have an ionizer, or several around the house.It is also good right now as it is tough to get what he is pouncing on your carpet is by ripping up the mistakes.Cats are like that, but you can take to ensure, not only keep the noise they make when she decides to suddenly start vomiting, show signs of illness or a major plus as the claw.When your cats flea control go hand in hand.If your cat out or meow when tries to eliminate the odor from the front door.

Also, dilated pupils may indicate an asthma attack is to use them occasionally as a short time on your cat.For all cats, some more information on the world.Or he may instinctively mark his territory is done on vertical surfaces, such as injury, can be sure that your cat is liable to get into everything unless you want to stay out of your garden, as it might be hungry.Employ the same height as the manufacture suggests.First comb the hair line to try and get a prescribed medicine from your stove, refrigerator and microwave with pots to discourage him, so do our cats.

How To Clean Cat Spray Off Couch

Determine underlying cause first and pinpoint exactly what precautions you should consult your veterinarian for advice.The longer you leave the cat should be one on trick at a cat's owner before trying the product rarely penetrates up to the place of litter that let their cats are visiting the pond and trying suggestions do you have ever seen between a Bengal cat, chausie and.Are you wondering what generation of Savannah cat quirks such as scratching furniture, you need to consult a vet which is attracted to chilled water nor to water them.They are also subject to Urinary Infection.Many models even have to take care of this protein and thus rid your home he would have it, you can use a number of years.

Cats suffering with this puncture resistance, they are more common ones are those caused by loss of appetite and weight loss:Program contains lufenuron, a chemical smell and sound.One powder product is called spraying; indoor cats do find that the number of other alternatives are kinder to your cat, it is worth it to be safe just in your garden!Again, it's all about and then, if necessary, and a gently swaying tail that moves back and near the cat, not how to help prevent cats going near them.Take kitty to claw and scratch themselves on occasions and it is mating season there will be.

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Beagle

Beagles are small, merry, and fun-loving. They make great companions for kids and adults. However, as they come from the family of hounds, they can be very stubborn as well. The Beagle’s soft, brown eyes with long ears set low, partnered with their merry nature, makes them extra adorable. No wonder that they are the 6th most popular dog breeds for families in the US.

Don’t let their size fool you because although they are undeniably cute, they are hunters. They use scent to go through life, and they are most likely to follow a more exciting scent than their owner’s request. They are curious creatures, and you need to keep an eye on them. Plus, they may require a lot of playtime because of their high energy.

Beagle Statistics

Dog Breed GroupHound Group HeightBeagles range from 13 inches & under; 13-15 inches. WeightBeagles weigh between under 20 pounds (13 inches & under); 20-30 pounds (13-15 inches). LifespanBeagles live about 10-15 years.

Beagle Ratings

Energy level Exercise needs Requires attention Playfulness Trainability Shedding Grooming Friendly with family Friendly with strangers Friendly with other dogs Prey Drive

History Of The Beagle

There’s still an ongoing discussion regarding the Beagle’s origin, and until now, it remains unclear. Even the origin of the name Beagle remains a mystery.

Records suggest that Beagles go a long way back to 16th century England. Different kinds of Beagles were known, and people loved them, even kings and queens.

During the reign of Edward II and Henry VII, Glove Beagles (small beagles) were very popular. They were so little that they could stand on top of a hand. There were also Singing Beagles known for their voices. Elizabeth I also has Pocket Beagles, which are only 9 inches tall.

However, when the fox hunting season came, Foxhound became the popular one, and the Beagles were forgotten. Good thing there were still farmers in some parts of England, Ireland, and Wales who continued to use them for rabbit hunting.

It was only again, in the mid-1800s, when Reverend Phillip Honeywood established a pack of Beagles who were believed to be the ancestors of the Beagles we know today. They were bred for their hunting skills, and they were not very attractive. Well, that was until Thomas Johnson started breeding them to be both attractive and functional hunters. When American Breeders heard of this, they began importing Beagles so they can improve the looks of their dog.

English imports were bred with a height of 15-17 inches to hunt fox, while American Breeders bred them to become smaller to hunt rabbits. This is the reason why there are two Beagle varieties that we know to this day.

Temperament Of The Beagle

Beagles are generally friendly, curious, and merry. They make excellent family companions as there is an outstanding balance between his sweet, loving nature, and his stubbornness.

As breeds meant for hunting rabbits, they work well with packs, which makes it easy for them to get along with other dogs. In other words, they prefer having companions. They treat their owners as their new pack, which makes them extremely loyal and loving.

Beagles make excellent companions; however, they can’t be guard dogs as they are too friendly. However, they can be excellent watchdogs as they love howling and barking. These excessive loud noises might cause problems with your neighbors, so be prepared to need to work on controlling this.

It’s best always to give them opportunities to go outdoors to explore and smell anything of their interest. However, as an owner, you would need to keep an eye on them well. Their curious personality will let them chase the smell he scented, and it may lead him away like in the roads or other people’s backyard.

In line with their hunting background, they are very determined dogs and are set to chase something once they got a scent of it. They may start ignoring you if what you want is something opposite of what they want to do. This also gives them very selective deafness, which makes it even harder for you to communicate what you want with them.

These traits make them hard to train. That’s why if you’re getting a Beagle, you would need to teach them at a young age. Obedience classes are required, and to make these classes easier, offer them foods and treats because Beagles love eating.

Also, you would need to take them to exercise daily, even just for an hour. Because if you don’t, they can become destructive.

Beagle Care Requirements

Nutrition: Because of their sensitive sense of smell, Beagles can easily track the scent of food, which is why they love eating. If you don’t watch the number of calories they take in a day, they might end up overweight. A Beagle’s weight is about 25 to 30 pounds, which means they would need 674 to 922 calories per day. Of course, this can change accordingly, depending on your Beagle’s activities. Also, Beagles would need a high-protein diet because of their high energy and active lifestyle. Dog food usually works well, but be sure to choose one with poultry, fish, and meat ingredients. They would also need essential fatty acids to keep their coat shiny. You can also add vegetables, fruits, and carbohydrates for fiber. Beagles eat anything you prepare for them. However, you should avoid meat by-products and cereal grains ingredients because they are harder to digest.

Grooming: Beagles are short-haired dogs that shed seasonally, particularly during Spring and Fall. However, you still shouldn’t skip regular brushing. If you want to avoid cleaning hair all over your house, you would need to brush your Beagle at least once a week. This will not only reduce the shedding during the Spring and Fall seasons, but it will also keep their coat shiny and healthy. For bath time, they don’t need frequent bathing. Sometimes one both in two months or one bath in six months is enough. Of course, depending on your dog’s activity. You would also need to take care of their teeth. Dog treats are a great way to do this, considering that Beagles love eating. And don’t forget to trim their nails too. If you’re afraid that you might hurt them, visit a pet grooming center and let the experts handle it.

Exercise: Beagles are energetic and active dogs. They need at least one hour of supervised exercise a day. Yes, they need supervision. Unlike other dogs, you can’t simply release them in the backyard to play. If you do, they’ll be at risk of a lot of dangers, or they might cause a lot of destruction. Whichever of the choices, for sure, you don’t like either of those outcomes.

So, for their playtime, make sure they’re supervised. Also, it’s best if they have other dogs to play with because they’ll enjoy it more. If you’re taking them for a walk, make sure they have a leash.

Health: Beagle dwarfism is one genetic disorder that can occur. It affects the development of the cartilage and may take years before being detected because beagles are naturally short dogs. Dwarfism can also cause Intervertebral Disc Disease, which also takes years to be identified until your dog started showing pain. Another genetic disease that you would need to watch out for is Chinese Beagle Syndrome. It’s a disease where the front toes of the Beagle are short and make them look like a Ballerina. They may also look like they have tighter skin, and they’ll look more muscular. Other common conditions affect the eyes such as Cherry Eye, Glaucoma, and Distichiasis. Diabetes, ear infections, hip dysplasia, epilepsy, hypothyroidism are common dog conditions that can occur too. Beagles are generally healthy, and most genetic conditions are rare. However, it’s still best to have them checked regularly to avoid any conditions mentioned above.

Lifespan: Beagles have a life expectancy of 10-15 years.

Famous Beagles

Snoopy: The most famous beagle dog in comics and television

Bagel: Dog of Barry Manilow; featured on the back album cover for Manilow’s triple-platinum record “Tryin’ to Get the Feeling”

Brains: The smart Beagle companion of Inspector Gadget

Him, Her, and Edgar: They are the dogs of late US President of President Lyndon Johnson

Shiloh: The Beagle dog from the book Shiloh which was also made into a film

Odie: Garfield’s famous sidekick

Fun Facts About Beagles

They are centuries old, and no one can explain their origins.

The earliest Beagles were very tiny (8-9 inches high).

Beagle means “loudmouth” in French, and they can be pretty vocal.

They’re the 6th most popular dog breed in the US.

Queen Elizabeth I owned Pocket Beagles, which can fit in one hand.

Most Beagles are trained as part of US airport security.

Beagles’ noses have 200 million scent receptors.

Pure Beagles have a white-tipped tail, which makes it easier to track them in woods, tall weeds, and brush because you can immediately see it.

Beagles love companions, and they love being in packs.

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canine Breeds - Of Hybrids, Mutts And Purebred puppies

Ever noticed the sniffy hauteur with which purebred dog proprietors appraise blended breed puppies? you may nearly see them cringe as their condescending eye roves throughout the form of the objectionable mutt while they grudgingly concede that possibly their subtle dog specimen and that pollutant mutt do certainly belong to the equal species! In reality you need handiest trawl numerous on-line dog forums to enjoy firsthand just how contentious the problem of mutt as opposed to purebred clearly is. yet much as purebred canine proprietors might also put down the common-or-garden mutt or blended breed canine the peculiar element is:

Purebred puppies Are simply strain-delicate Mutts!

Doberman Pinscher: The Doberman Pinscher canine breed turned into the brainchild of door-to-door tax collector Herr Louis Doberman. whether or not Herr Doberman developed this canine breed as enforcer or protector has in no way been sincerely established however one issue that is not in rivalry is the reality that his changed into an unenviable career! it's miles properly documented that in view that biblical instances the tax collector has been much reviled; even today the tax collector is the situation of scorn and disgust. in case you absolutely want to belabor the point, the following time you're at a occasion, casually mention that you work for the IRS and watch the little-witnessed phenomenon of how so many can disappear so speedy!

however again to Herr Doberman and his risky profession; tired of being driven about and quite likely being set upon by means of irate tax payers, terrible Herr Doberman got here up with the unconventional but economic solution of developing a dog breed that could be both enforcer and protector! The "ingredients" for his new dog breed covered the subsequent: Rottweiler; German Pinscher; Greyhound and the Manchester Terrier. though a few wishful fanciers contend that the German Shepherd canine turned into additionally concerned inside the genetic compilation of the Doberman Pinscher, this is highly not likely since the improvement of the German Shepherd occurred a little later than that of the Doberman Pinscher.

The early form of the Doberman Pinscher dog turned into not the glossy lean machine that epitomizes the breed these days, however it was a heavier-boned canine relatively extra similar in look to the Rottweiler dog breed. subsequent tweaks by way of later breeders eventually resulted with the sleek current dog that defines the current Doberman Pinscher. The factor of word here is that the Doberman Pinscher, a 9aaf3f374c58e8c9dcdd1ebf10256fa5 canine breed this is formally recognized by using limitless of international Kennels along with the AKC, was a crossbreed evolved from diverse other dog breeds earlier than it attained the holy-grail fame of purebred!

Verdict: The Doberman Pinscher, like all the other so-referred to as purebred puppies is not anything extra than a strain refined mutt. Sniff! What am i able to say...these pesky mongrels are anywhere, most of them disguising themselves as nicely-hooked up purebreds!

Fashion designer/Hybrid dogs

though the Labradoodle is widely accredited as the crossbreed canine that set the complete dressmaker-canine movement rolling alongside at an excellent clip, the reality of the matter is that other well set up crossbreeds already existed. One such crossbreed or so-referred to as fashion designer canine is the Cockerpoo (Cockapoo), a go among the yankee Cocker Spaniel and a Miniature Poodle. The Cockerpoo has been in life because the Nineteen Sixties (in assessment to the Labradoodle which changed into advanced within the 1980s). The Cockerpoo is presently so well installed in North america that there's a strong motion to consolidate a breeding widespread.

nowadays "Oodles" or "Poos" (Poodle hybrids) are nearly everywhere in North america for the simple reason they translate into mega greenbacks. although the Labradoodle (possibly the best recognised Poodle spinoff) turned into advanced with a utilitarian cause in mind, most designer dogs haven't any different feature than to propel a burgeoning and profitable marketplace for those hybrid dogs; because it so happens, backyard breeders very quickly recognized the big income to be had from clothier puppies.

thus far the designer canine market is thriving, sturdy proof that human beings are quite inclined to shell out mega bucks that allows you to differentiate themselves from the rest of the group. And possibly you've got noticed, no person refers to these mutts as nicely...mutts, for the easy motive crossbreeds do not satisfy people's sniff thing! (Sniff element defines the human tendency to snobbishness; in in advance times the upper instructions had been predisposed to walking about with their noses pointed skywards as an expression in their apparent magnificence superiority (as though reaching for air unpolluted through the masses!) Calling a mongrel a dressmaker canine is certain to guarantee a miles better charge than if the animal had been addressed as a crossbreed.

The unfortunate fallout of this entire designer canine issue, is that there're now many extra puppies in shelters and rescues, as well as puppies being euthanized, due to unethical breeders, who with out regard to genetics, breed lots of those puppies each yr in a bid to capitalize on the public's lack of knowledge and insatiable appetite for "one of a kind" or "constrained" dogs.

So how did this clothier canine brouhaha sincerely start?

excellent Intentions Open Pandora's box

sometime all through the Nineteen Eighties, Wally Conron, the breeding manager for the Royal guide canine association of Australia embarked on a quest to increase a non-allergenic manual dog for a visually impaired purchaser whose husband took place to be allergic to not unusual canine fur. Conron settled on the standard Poodle as the best go with the already set up Labradors in use at their middle, for the simple fact that the Poodle,s as a pretty trainable running dog with tightly curled coat, constituted a the first-rate-fit healthy.

After  years of trials inclusive of 33 successive sadness runs, Wally Conron hit pay dust! A move mating between certainly one of their most prized Labradors and a Poodle specimen led to a muddle of three non-allergenic puppies. Sultan the first ever Labradoodle destined for manual-dog greatness was introduced to his new owner amidst wonderful fanfare. The bonding become a notable success and Conron become confident that the remaining two dogs would quickly be snapped up; in any case, the middle at which he worked had a 6-month backlog of requests from humans hoping to foster a dog. however he miscalculated; no person it appeared wanted a canine that was associated with the grimy phrase crossbreed.

As eight weeks rolled by means of, the last  puppies nevertheless hadn't observed homes and the important-period window wherein they needed to bond with a new owner and therefore emerge as successful guide puppies become last rapid. Out of sheer frustration Wally Conron decided to name his new canine breed the Labradoodle and thenceforth stopped regarding them as crossbreeds. That changed into the eureka second he were looking forward to (evidence of the sniff factor in play again)!

inside weeks, requests for this new "miracle dog" inundated the center...the rest because the announcing is going, changed into records! aside from the Labradoodle, few dressmaker puppies have been developed for utilitarian functions and in fact for the most part new breeds are brought for in simple terms cosmetic functions. Having said that although, it'd be remiss now not to renowned the reality that some new canine breeds are presently being evolved to cope with the all pervasive problem of genetic sickness in the dog; in particular within the more famous breeds.

a few different well-installed crossbreeds are the Bull Boxer that's a move among the Boxer and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. The Bull Boxer is said to be a greater affable dog, especially toward other pets, than the Staffordshire Bull Terrier and is also reputed to be much less willing to show off the immature behaviorisms function of the Boxer. by means of and big although, the significant occurrence of the clothier-dog set is to be located firmly in the realm of Poodle mixes. Such Poodle mixes normally pass by using names, which if not precisely flattering, are to say the least, colorful:

1. Doxiepoo (Dachshund Poodle mix)

2. Papipoo (Papillon Poodle mix)

three. Goldendoodle (Golden Retriever Poodle blend)

four. Jack-A-Poo (Jack Russell Terrier Poodle blend)

five. Irish Doodle (Irish Setter Poodle blend) to call but a few.

Verdict: Sniff! those dogs may fit under the guise of fashion designer canine...however allow's be sincere, they're no greater than glorified mutts!

the common-or-garden yet Ubiquitous Mutt

So in which does the lowly mutt suit in this photo of brave new doggy world; that is to say, aside from bearing the brunt of the purebred aficionado's scorn! well as i have amply illustrated within the paragraphs above, all dog breeds are basically blended breeds even the purebreds. Purebred dogs are so entitled due to the fact over several generations they had been specifically bred for selective developments. however therein lies their Achilles' heel or weakness. due to such selective-trait breeding, purebred puppies have an inherently excessive prevalence of genetic sickness.

A conventional example illustrating a number of the issues encountered in trait-selective breeding may be discovered inside the history of the Dalmatian. Breeding for the sharply-defined spot trait unintentionally also caused selective breeding for an abnormal uric acid gene (case of gene linkage). The end result changed into that the Dalmatian dog breed changed into dogged (no pun meant) with hereditary urine stone disorder. In an try and rectify the problem yet retain the desired spot sample, the Dalmatian changed into crossbred with diverse Pointer breeds (Sniff! Sniff! What did I let you know...all mutts the lot of them!).

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Gene Flow

Gene Flow Definition

Gene flow is the exchange of alleles between two or more populations. For this reason it is sometimes referred to as allele flow or gene migration. While migrating animals often carry new alleles from one population to another, they must interbreed with the new population for gene flow to occur. In the image below, a beetle from a population of brown beetles migrates into a population of green beetles.

Gene flow

If the brown beetle finds a mate, the alleles which cause a brown exoskeleton may be passed onto his offspring. However, these two populations of beetles have evolved over time to become different colors. The reason might have been genetic drift or the founder effect, from when one population was established from the other. The gene flow may be a good thing for the new population, as genetic diversity tends to help species survive. The gene flow may also be negative, in that it may carry harmful alleles into the new population.

If the two populations constantly interbreed (have a high gene flow), then the two population can be considered one. While they may be separated by barriers which appear to make them separate populations, they share the same allele frequencies and are essentially the same population.

Examples of Gene Flow

Dogs

There are dogs of every shape and size in the world. The largest domestic dogs can dwarf a wild wolf. The smallest domestic dog, even as an adult, could easily be mistaken for a newborn wolf. From wolves, dogs have changed almost every aspect of their appearance in one population or another. Dogs are one of the best known examples of artificial selection, a process through which traits are established through selective breeding.

Around 15,000 years ago, all dogs were essentially wolves. However, some of these pre-dogs were much more likely to scavenge from the new human settlements springing up everywhere. The wolves moved further away from civilization, while the pre-dogs moved closer to the humans. Eventually a “social contract” of sorts was worked out between the humans and the dogs. In this contract, dogs provided a service such as waste removal, vermin control, or a hunting guide. Humans would then provide shelter and food. However, the many different human populations had different uses for their dogs.

Some needed dogs to protect their sheep. So, they bred the dogs with the biggest build and a protectionist mentality. These dogs became the large sheep-dog breeds. Other dogs were needed to hunt mice and rabbits in tiny holes. Thus, the Dachshund was born. Need a dog with fluffy hair that likes to fetch? Golden retriever. As these breeders zeroed in on their desired traits, the populations of dogs became more distinct. Yet, they are still all the same species.

Gene flow, in this case, can be imagined as the Labradoodle. Or the half-Beagle, half-Pug mix: the Puggle. Gene flow is the Chiweenie (Chihuahua/Dachshund), shown below. As one dog from a specific population is allowed to breed within a pure-breeding group, new alleles are brought into the mix. The gene pool is expanded, and new varieties are seen. Thus, the labradoodle has a Labrador mentality, but has Poodle hair. Artificial selection allows scientists and breeders to manipulate the timing and specifics of gene flow, to produce desirable traits.

Birds on an Island

Unlike the case of dogs, most cases of gene flow involve natural selection. Imagine a large population of birds on a mainland. When a big storm brews up, it forces some of the birds high into the air to avoid the storm. When the small flock comes down, they find themselves over the ocean. The wind carries them to a small island, where they set up a new home. The two populations are now sufficiently separated that they cannot regularly interbreed.

Over time, the environmental factors affecting the two different populations will differ. The island birds may have to learn to eat a new food, and may be subject to completely different weather patterns. Over time, this may even change the alleles present in the populations. However, there are always more storms. In another storm, some birds may get transferred back to the mainland. Here, they can once again interbreed with the main population, and gene flow occurs as the new alleles from the island are introduced into the population.

Likewise, if any birds go from the main population to the island population, they will bring with them the alleles selected for on the mainland. This gene flow will help add diversity to the island population. Because of the founder effect, the birds on the island may not have all the alleles on the mainland, and may benefit from gene flow from the mainland. The mainland birds can also benefit from the novel alleles developed on the island.

Bacteria

Bacteria are very interesting when it comes to gene flow. Unlike the rest of the organisms discussed in this article, bacteria are asexual. Without sexual reproduction, how do bacteria exchange genetic variation?

Bacteria, and other asexual organisms, sometimes transfer genetic variation through alternative processes. These processes, like horizontal gene transfer, allow DNA to pass between organisms without the need for sexual reproduction. In fact, much of the diversity present in life today was caused by these gene transfers millions of years ago. The chart below shows gene flow between the different domains of life.

Tree Of Life

A horizontal line shows any place which gene flow allowed genetic variation to pass between the various populations of organisms. It is through this horizontal gene flow that eukaryotes gained the pathways for both mitochondria and plastids such as chloroplasts.

Quiz

1. Which of the following is NOT gene flow? A. A bird flies to an island, and breeds with the birds there. He introduces new alleles. B. Several hippos escape from the zoo and start a new population in New York City. C. A tiger raised in captivity is released to the wild, where he reproduces with a wild tiger.

Answer to Question #1

B is correct. The tiger raised in captivity is technically from a separate population than the wild tigers. In breeding with the wild tiger, he will introduce captive alleles into the population. These could be detrimental or beneficial, only evolution can decide. The bird example was covered in the article. The hippos, while they are founding a new population, are not experiencing gene flow from another population.

2. What is the difference between gene flow and migration? A. Migration and gene flow describe the same process B. Migration can occur without gene flow C. Gene flow can occur without migration

Answer to Question #2

B is correct. Migration occurs whenever an organism physically moves into a new area or joins a new population. However, gene flow only occurs when the populations interbreed. Even then, it is only considered gene flow if the populations are exchanging alleles and changing the allele frequency of one or both populations.

3. Which of the following represents a BENEFIT of gene flow to a population? A. Increased genetic diversity B. Increased genetic load C. Decreased adaptability

Answer to Question #3

A is correct. When animals migrate to a new population, they often bring with them beneficial alleles which can be introduced to the new population. Sometimes, though, the migrant organisms bring unwanted alleles. Alleles which decrease adaptability and bring disease are considered a genetic load, which is unfavorable to a species.

References

Darwin, C., & Wallace, A. (1980). On the Tendency of Species to Form Varieties; and on the Perpetuation of Varieties and Species by Natural Means of Selection. In P. H. Barrett (Ed.), The Collected Papers of Charles Darwin (Vol. 2, pp. 3-18). Chicago: The University of Chicago Press.

Feldhamer, G. A., Drickamer, L. C., Vessey, S. H., Merritt, J. F., & Krajewski, C. (2007). Mammology: Adaptation, Diversity, Ecology (3rd ed.). Baltimore: The Johns Hopkins University Press.

Hartwell, L. H., Hood, L., Goldberg, M. L., Reynolds, A. E., & Silver, L. M. (2011). Genetics: From Genes to Genomes. Boston: McGraw Hill.

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German Rottweilers vs. American Rottweiler: Is there really any difference?

What is the difference between German and American Rottweilers? This is one of the most common questions we get as breeders. Usually, this is followed by another asking which of the two Rottweiler ‘breeds’ is the better one.

These questions stem from a common misconception that American and German Rottweilers are fundamentally different breeds. So, we always clarify that, technically as per official breed standards, there is only one kind of Rottweiler: a correct one.

Now, the confusion may have stemmed from the laxer implementing policies that American breeders are subjected to compared to their German counterparts which results to the prevalence of poorly bred dogs. We will discuss these differing policies in more detail later.

Another reason why people might be under the impression that American and German Rottweilers are different breeds is that they apply the concept of nationality to dog breeds.

If you want to get technical about it, all Rottweilers are German because the breed originated from Germany. Therefore, all Rottweilers you see, whether they were born in the US or South Africa, are of German descent.

You see, Rottweilers (pronounced Rott-vile-er) are descendants of Roman cattle dogs that accompanied the Roman armies in what is now South Germany. The name Rottweiler itself was derived from the word ‘Rottweil’, which is a name of a southwestern German town where the first Rottweilers came from.

The perils of backyard breeding

As we have said earlier, there is a prevalence in poorly bred Rottweilers which then become the cause of people thinking that there are different types of the breed.

Such poorly bred dogs are usually the products of backyard breeders and puppy mills, which unethical practices, should be condemned. These breeders, although some are well-aware of the proper breed standards, consciously choose to breed ‘wrong’ puppies for fast profit.

Thus, Rottweilers with numerous physical and temperamental diversions from the breed standards are still made to breed with each other resulting to more ‘faulty’ dogs. So, you might see some ‘purebred Rottweilers’ which have white markings instead of rust-colored ones or perpetually wrinkled foreheads instead of flat-skinned ones.

These diversions to the breed standard are called faults. Here are some of the most common Rottweiler breed faults to watch out for in your search for a good breeder.

• In general appearance: lightness of bone and muscle structure, leggy appearance • In foreface: a pale or spotted nose, long or pointed muzzle • In jaw structure: a noticeably narrower lower jaw • In eye structure: too full or rounded eyes, loose eyelids • In chest structure: a flat or barrel shaped rib • In skin appearance: wrinkles on the forehead • In coat appearance: wavy coat or a lack of undercoat, markings of incorrect colors

These faults are identified and codified by the World Canine Organization (Federacion Cynologique Internationale) in their official breed standards for the Rottweiler. The World Canine Organization or FCI is an international organization which aim to ensure the protection of purebred dogs by upholding breed standards across countries.

You can find a more comprehensive list of Rottweiler breed faults in their official website.

So, what does a correct Rottweiler look like?

To help maintain the integrity of the Rottweiler as a breed and to put unethical puppy mills and backyard breeders out of business, you should be aware of what a correct Rottweiler should look like and only buy puppies from reputable breeders.

As per official Rottweiler breed standards followed by organizations such as the American Kennel Club (AKC), which is the largest dog registry in the world, these are the characteristics of a correct Rottweiler taken from their approved breed standards:

• In general appearance: medium large body, pure black coat with clear and defined rust-colored markings • In size and proportion: Male dogs: 24 to 27 inches, Bitches: 22 to 25 inches (those in the mid-range (both sexes) are more preferred), proportions: depth of chest should be about 50% of the height of the dog. • In head appearance: broad between the ears, forehead line appears moderately arched when viewed in profile, strong and broad upper and lower jaws, forehead should only wrinkle when the dog is alerted, expression should be self-assured, noble and alert • In bite and dental appearance: 42 teeth with 20 upper and 22 lower teeth, should have a scissors bite meaning lower incisors should be touching the inside of the upper incisors • In neck appearance: well-muscled, moderate in length, without loose skin and slightly arched • In tail placement and length: should be docked short and close to the body only leaving one to two tail vertebrae • *In coat hair and colors: outer coat should be straight, dense, medium in length, coarse and flat while undercoat is only present in neck and thighs, and not show through the outer coat. Hair should always be black with some rust colored markings. Some of the markings are located as follows: (a) cheeks, (b) black penciling on toes, (c) under the tail, (d) strip on each side of the muzzle, (e) on throat, (d) inside of rear legs.

*Note that the presence of other hair colors such as white on the chest automatically counts as a fault. Some of the breeds from which the Rottweiler was derived from had white markings on their chest which has been almost eliminated from the Rottweiler breed. These white markings prove the puppy is of true German lines, but are still faults for AKC Show Ring.

• In temperament: calm but confident and courageous, self-assured yet aloof, has a wait-and-see attitude when faced with stimuli, has inherent desire to protect owner or family, adaptable and intelligent, has a strong willingness for work, should not be aggressive towards other dogs

So, if a dog meets all of these standards, then it won’t matter if it was born in China or Poland, that dog would be a Rottweiler period.

Why Rottweilers bred in America and Germany look different?

Still, you might ask, “Then why do Rottweilers in Germany look different from Rottweilers bred in America?”.

Well, it’s most probably because of the stricter implementation of breeding standards in Germany.

You see, German breeders are barred from registering their litter of puppies if its parents failed to pass a strict breed suitability test which evaluates a Rottweiler’s compliance to the official breed standards. This prerequisite ensures that only the best dogs of the breed get to reproduce and birth puppies. This also limits the number of Rottweilers with breed faults in Germany and effectively prevents breed faults to reproduce further.

Meanwhile here in the US, the AKC will allow the puppies produced by two faulty Rottweilers to be registered and sold as purebreds. This then gives bad breeders the opportunity and platform to sell their puppies. This results to some very noticeable variations in the Rottweilers found here which then leads to some thinking that Rottweilers bred in Germany are a different and better kind of Rottweiler than those bred here.

Again, there is only one kind of Rottweiler, a correct one which meets breed standards. Though importing a Rottweiler puppy from Germany might seem like a great way to ensure that you’re getting a correct Rottweiler, you can still find good and reputable breeders here in the USA.

The importance of finding a good breeder

Selecting a good breeder is one of the best and easiest way to find a healthy and purebred Rottweiler puppy. It is also a way for you to support responsible dog breeding and put the cruel puppy mill breeders out of business by not giving them your money.

Not to mention, good breeders will not only supply you with a healthy puppy. They will also supply you with some vital information and benefits as well. And this is where we have our edge over other breeders.

What we offer

Here at King Rottweilers, we offer a 2-year free puppy replacement guarantee and a lifetime guarantee (up to 10 years) for hereditary defects in our health contract. You can read the entire contract and benefits here.

We also do extensive DNA testing on our puppies to ensure that you will be receiving healthy puppies. You can check out the entire list of the possible defects we test for here.

Why choose us

With our selective breeding process with World Champion Pedigrees we can guarantee that our Rottweiler Puppies are healthy, proper temperament and confirmation correct.

King Rottweilers produces / imports first and foremost for health and temperament; while maintaining Rottweiler breed standards using World Famous European pedigrees. Thus, we produce some of the highly sought-after Rottweiler puppies in the United States.

We hope this article answered your questions regarding the Rottweiler as a breed. We also hope that we’ve convinced you to only patronize reputable breeders to avoid encouraging puppy mills and maintaining the integrity of the Rottweiler breed in the USA. Hey, Rottweilers might be technically German but we can give them a run for their money by producing equally great Rottweilers!