Paxterriers Aussies

17/06/2025

Bruno, Tilly and I have had an extremely busy last month travelling to Red Cliffs (Vic), Broken Hill (NSW) and Barmera (SA) as well as attending six shows as part of the Winter International in Adelaide. However, the effort has not been without some measure of success.
At Broken Hill, Bruno (Paxterr Pants on Fire) achieved the points he needed to gain his GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP title! He also was awarded Australian Bred in Group in three of the five shows in Broken Hill. Then he came back to Adelaide where won Best in Show at the Australian Terrier Club of SA Specialty Show. The competition in Adelaide was fierce so he had to be content with only Breed wins. In Barmera he achieved two Dog challenges from four shows sharing the prizes with his cousin, Rowdy (Tainquest Three Aces). Here is a selection of photos from our travels around the three states

22/02/2025

A little bit late but last weekend (14 - 16 Feb 2025) Bruno competed in the Labrador Retriever Championship Show at David Roache Park. Over the three days, he won Best of Breed and Dog Challenge at each show and 4th place in the Terrier Group in Friday night's Show. Thank you to Anne Raymond who thought highly enough of him to award him 4th place in a line up of quality terriers. Thank you Ingrid Matschke for your wonderful photos.

29/01/2025

Today my boy, Bruno, is three years old as are his siblings who were born on this day in 2023. Bruno sends birthday wishes to his brother Tank in WA, sisters Lucy and Oona in Victoria and sister Ruby in SA. Sadly Erin and Polly are no longer with us but I am sure they are looking down from Doggy Heaven on their little brothers and sisters. Happy Birthday to you all from Grandpa.

11/01/2025

The Australian Terrier made the "6 Friendliest Dog Breeds that Love People" list by Country Living & Lisa Joyner
Check out # 4
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30/12/2024

More evidence against early des*xing of dogs and bi***es.

Remember no one is arguing the need for sterilization, it's the surgical technique that should be reevaluated. Hysterectomy and vasectomy achieve the same goal but leave important hormones intact according to science.

"The association between gonadectomy and timing of gonadectomy, and the risk of canine cranial cruciate ligament disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract
Objective - To determine if gonadectomy in dogs is associated with the risk of cranial cruciate ligament disease (CrCLD) and to quantify the magnitude of the association.

Study design - Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Sample population - Comparative studies with gonadectomized and entire dogs, with CrCLD as an outcome measure.

Methods - A systematic search of the primary and gray literature was performed. The effect size of the outcome measure was defined as the OR and 95% CI. Subgroup analysis was performed with s*x, breed, and age at gonadectomy. A pooled OR (95% CI) was generated from meta-analysis of relevant studies. Certainty in the body of evidence was rated with the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) framework.

Results - The literature search yielded 1398 results and 24 relevant studies were included for synthesis. Gonadectomized female (pooled OR = 2.293, 95% CI = 1.768–2.945) and male (pooled OR = 2.117, 95% CI = 1.665–2.691) dogs were both at increased odds of developing CrCLD in comparison with entire female and male dogs, respectively. Subgroup analysis showed that gonadectomy at 1 year or less was consistently associated with an increase in odds of developing CrCLD in both s*xes. Overall certainty in the evidence was rated as moderate. All included studies were observational and no controlled trials were available.

Conclusion - In data with moderate certainty, gonadectomy is associated with increased odds of developing CrCLD in both s*xes, particularly in dogs gonadectomized at 1 year of age or less.

Clinical significance - This study provides an estimate of the true effect size of gonadectomy on the odds of developing CrCLD, which may be useful for clinical decision making surrounding gonadectomy and the timing of gonadectomy."

30/12/2024

A timely piece of advice.

Something to think about this New Year's Eve.

Don't drink & drive.

They depend on us! ❤️

Sammy the Cocker Spaniel

09/12/2024

A beautiful poem.

We've been asked many times to re-post this poem since we first shared it many months ago. Sorry, but we do not know the author or the artist of the picture.
For anyone who has lost a loved one......
Afterlife & A Loss For Words
I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep.
I could see that you were crying...you found it hard to sleep.
I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear.
"It's me, I haven't left you...I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."
I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea.
You were thinking of the many times, your hands reached down to me.
I was with you at the shops today, your arms were getting sore.
I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.
I was with you at my grave today, you tend it with such care.
I want to reassure you that I am not lying there.
I walked with you toward the house, as you fumbled for your key,
I gently put my paw on you. I smiled and said, "It's me."
You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair.
I tried so hard to let you know that I was standing there.
It's possible for me to be so near you every day.
To say to you with certainty, "I never went away."
You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew...
In the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.
The day is over...I smile and watch you yawning
And say, "Goodnight, God bless, I'll see you in the morning."
And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I'll rush across to greet you and we will stand, side-by-side.
I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out...then come home to be with me.
-Author Unknown
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12/11/2024

Today is Buddy, the Springer Spaniel’s 11th birthday. While we didn’t have him from puppyhood, he has won a place in our hearts. We love you Buddy!