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I am planning to travel with my baby alone for about 45 minutes then stop over then travel again for another 9hrs...
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Wow, good luck! I'm not sure how old your baby is, but I took my son on a 4 hour plane ride when he wa 6 weeks old, and we didn't have any problems!!! So its definitely possible!
First, while you are taking off, make sure baby is sucking on something, breast, bottle, pacifier...this will help to keep their ears from popping.
Also, someone had suggested to me to take a few new toys and stick some velcro to them and attach them to the edges of a blanket, that way it is new to baby, and easy to keep track of!
Most importantly, don't stress, as I'm sure you know, baby can sense how you're feeling! I would imagine the majority of people on your flight have had little kids, and they will sympathize with you if baby starts to fuss! So don't worry, and just enjoy the time with baby!
Try not to carry on too much, its hard to lug the baby and 800 things around an airport and on a crowded plane!
Good luck!
Wow, good luck! I'm not sure how old your baby is, but I took my son on a 4 hour plane ride when he wa 6 weeks old, and we didn't have any problems!!! So its definitely possible!
First, while you are taking off, make sure baby is sucking on something, breast, bottle, pacifier...this will help to keep their ears from popping.
Also, someone had suggested to me to take a few new toys and stick some velcro to them and attach them to the edges of a blanket, that way it is new to baby, and easy to keep track of!
Most importantly, don't stress, as I'm sure you know, baby can sense how you're feeling! I would imagine the majority of people on your flight have had little kids, and they will sympathize with you if baby starts to fuss! So don't worry, and just enjoy the time with baby!
Try not to carry on too much, its hard to lug the baby and 800 things around an airport and on a crowded plane!
Good luck!
getting nervous- mini aussie puppy..? breed info please?
gracie
ok so my parents reserved a puppy for me for my birthday. we found the breeder online and they seem really reliable. we have spoken to them on the phone, been in contact through email, (they seem really niceâ¦) and are going to meet them next week. there dogs (show dogs) seem really healthy and happy and each one has certifications and stuff...
the thing is, they're mini aussie puppies. i had no idea they existed before last week. i was actually hoping for a border collie or another golden retriever (had one up until 2 years ago) so i did some research and found that miniature australian shepherds aren't a real breed, but i was okay with this. (a dog is a dog, right? and thatâs all I wanted) i also read that these dogs have awful temperaments and major health issues because of the way they're bred. i kinda figured out that the title âmini aussieâ is pretty much a marketing scam to run up prices, but i don't really care⦠and it is just so hard to believe that these dogs could be bad because she advertises herself as an experienced, educated (and seemingly reliable) breeder and shows many of her past puppies in their new homes. She also has a guarantee with hip and eye issues and will take the dog back through ANY circumstances. this, along with the pictures on her website and the way she speaks of her dogs makes her sound like she really loves them⦠i really donât understand how this breed could be bad at all!
so i'm starting to get nervous. i THOUGHT she seemed like a good breeder, but what do i know? what tells you if a breeder is good or bad, and do the cons of mini aussies really outweigh the pros?? i'm really scared...
should i even go through it? i mean my family is getting really excited about it and we've even named her... i don't want to hurt anyone by saying that i dont want the dog!
and if you have any kind of experince with these pups, please let me know. any help is really (really really REALLLLY) appreciated. (: thanks
here is the link: http://www.triplerminiaussies.com/index.html
so is it an ok breeder?
At Triple R we breed for sound healthy puppies with TRUE AUSSIE
TYPE with TEMPERAMENT as our first goal. All our dogs have all
health clearances before being bred either Preliminary or OFA on
hips. We also do eye certification ( CERF) and MDR-1 testing on all
of our dogs. Our puppies are raised in the house with our family
and are well socialized. Pups will be temperament tested at 7 1/2
weeks old. Pups are wormed and up to date on shots before
leaving for their forever home. Hips and eyes are guaranteed for
two years. We breed both show/pet pups. Mary has been a
registered dog trainer for more than 20 years and uses her
abilities to place the puppy that will fit best with your family.
i found the following info on the about us page.. once again it makes them sound reliable. i know that some people will say anything to sell their dogs, but i really trust this!?! i dont know... you tell me :/
Triple R is located in Western Massachusetts on 5.5 acres. It is
owned by John and Mary. We purchased our first Miniature
Australian Shepherd about five years ago. Her name is Reiner. We
have been hooked ever since. We absolutely love the breed.
Aussies are smart, loyal, quick learners and an important part of
our family. We are currently owned by 12 mini aussies, Many of
which are Multi, National, International and or Rarities Champions.
We are Members of MASCA, NAMASCUSA, NSDR, ASDR.
thanks so much for all of your answers (and helpful links!). i talked to my parents and i think we are going to have our vet check it out and make sure we get a couple visits in before we judge whether this is ok. nothing is final yet, but i'm gonna make sure this works (:
ALSO: i guess that i forgot to add that the breeder is very easy to communicate with. all of her pups were reserved well before birth, but the family my puppy was going to had to give her up due to financial issues and loss of a job. i reviewed the (VERY helpful) links from 'BulliesRock' and she met all the standards of a good breeder. i think that after our vet checks it out we will have made up our minds.
and i really don't see mini aussies as a seperate breed... aren't they just aussies?
and if, in fact, this breeder ISNT any good, do you think its possible that she doesn't know that shes doing something wrong? i just can't imagine her hurting her dogs without knowing. she REALLY loves them...!
Answer
Mini Aussies are Aussies, only smaller. Think poodles - teacup, miniature, toy, standard. Same with many other breeds. A lot of the now 'recognized' breeds started with the crossing of two other breeds, or "Mutts" as the breed snobs so scathingly refer to them. It is my feeling that the miniature (adjective) Aussie is on the cusp of becoming just such a recognized breed. Some Breeders of standard (adjective) Aussies also breed the mini line.
No BYB would go through the trouble to have their animals as thoroughly checked as the Breeder that your parents have chosen seems to have, much less offer a health guarantee or with holding of registration papers (google MASCA or NSDR registry for more info). The pups and dogs on the Web site look happy and well cared for, you can't fake some of those shots and a pup is not born catching a frisbee! BYBs don't usually travel the country showing their dogs or breed dogs that are capable of winning championships regardless of breed!
Ask her for references, check the results of the health testing that has been performed, is she a registered business? Email MASCA or NSDR to check on her status with them.
I am the owner of a standard size Aussie who has several friends of the smaller size. They act and play together as if they are the same - because they are.
Many Aussie affectionados believe that the minis are somehow a blotch on the breed and not deserving of recognition on their own. I respectfully disagree. What if we humans felt that those shorter than 5'5" were inferior? The ones that Mazie and I know are wonderful dogs and excel in all the usual Aussie pursuits.
You WILL fall in love, the Aussie personality is unique, no matter what the size. Hope that you are ready for a bundle of energy and love - they are velcro dogs
ADDITIONAL: After reading the other responses, I too went back and re-read the contract. The 3 day health guarantee is to allow you time to take your pup to the vet and have it examined and tested for disease. It specifies clearly PUPPY This is standard.
The next clause specifies DOG and states that if your dog is found to have any inherited defects a letter from your vet should be sent to her.
This is also standard.
Your recourse is set out in the following clauses. Note that most web sites for breeders do not post their contract.
Check this website for standard Aussies for more info
http://www.asca.org/Finding+an+Aussie/Finding+a+Breeder
You will find your breeder in the following directory
http://www.australian-shepherd-lovers.com/breeder-directory-aussie-m.html
This site also gives good info on questions to ask and what the certificates look like
http://www.ascofaz.org/PupPackt/BuyAussiePup1.htm
What are the most common genetic diseases?
There are many diseases that affect Australian Shepherds. The most common of these are eye diseases include:
* Cataracts
* CEA (Collie Eye Anomaly)
* PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy)
* Detached Retinas
* Colobomas
* Small eye
Other diseases that commonly affect Aussies are:
* CHD (Canine Hip Dysplasia)
* vWD (von Willebrand's Disease)
* PH (Pelger-Huet)
* Epilepsy
Eye and hip problems are much more common than any of the others, so be sure that breeders have clearances on hips (OFA, PennHIP, GDC) and eyes (CERF, GDC) for all their breeding stock.
For more information on genetic diseases in Aussies, contact:
C.A. Sharp - helix@qnis.net
Editor, Double Helix Network News
730 East Weldon Avenue
Fresno, California 93704
(209) 264-2685
Mini Aussies are Aussies, only smaller. Think poodles - teacup, miniature, toy, standard. Same with many other breeds. A lot of the now 'recognized' breeds started with the crossing of two other breeds, or "Mutts" as the breed snobs so scathingly refer to them. It is my feeling that the miniature (adjective) Aussie is on the cusp of becoming just such a recognized breed. Some Breeders of standard (adjective) Aussies also breed the mini line.
No BYB would go through the trouble to have their animals as thoroughly checked as the Breeder that your parents have chosen seems to have, much less offer a health guarantee or with holding of registration papers (google MASCA or NSDR registry for more info). The pups and dogs on the Web site look happy and well cared for, you can't fake some of those shots and a pup is not born catching a frisbee! BYBs don't usually travel the country showing their dogs or breed dogs that are capable of winning championships regardless of breed!
Ask her for references, check the results of the health testing that has been performed, is she a registered business? Email MASCA or NSDR to check on her status with them.
I am the owner of a standard size Aussie who has several friends of the smaller size. They act and play together as if they are the same - because they are.
Many Aussie affectionados believe that the minis are somehow a blotch on the breed and not deserving of recognition on their own. I respectfully disagree. What if we humans felt that those shorter than 5'5" were inferior? The ones that Mazie and I know are wonderful dogs and excel in all the usual Aussie pursuits.
You WILL fall in love, the Aussie personality is unique, no matter what the size. Hope that you are ready for a bundle of energy and love - they are velcro dogs
ADDITIONAL: After reading the other responses, I too went back and re-read the contract. The 3 day health guarantee is to allow you time to take your pup to the vet and have it examined and tested for disease. It specifies clearly PUPPY This is standard.
The next clause specifies DOG and states that if your dog is found to have any inherited defects a letter from your vet should be sent to her.
This is also standard.
Your recourse is set out in the following clauses. Note that most web sites for breeders do not post their contract.
Check this website for standard Aussies for more info
http://www.asca.org/Finding+an+Aussie/Finding+a+Breeder
You will find your breeder in the following directory
http://www.australian-shepherd-lovers.com/breeder-directory-aussie-m.html
This site also gives good info on questions to ask and what the certificates look like
http://www.ascofaz.org/PupPackt/BuyAussiePup1.htm
What are the most common genetic diseases?
There are many diseases that affect Australian Shepherds. The most common of these are eye diseases include:
* Cataracts
* CEA (Collie Eye Anomaly)
* PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy)
* Detached Retinas
* Colobomas
* Small eye
Other diseases that commonly affect Aussies are:
* CHD (Canine Hip Dysplasia)
* vWD (von Willebrand's Disease)
* PH (Pelger-Huet)
* Epilepsy
Eye and hip problems are much more common than any of the others, so be sure that breeders have clearances on hips (OFA, PennHIP, GDC) and eyes (CERF, GDC) for all their breeding stock.
For more information on genetic diseases in Aussies, contact:
C.A. Sharp - helix@qnis.net
Editor, Double Helix Network News
730 East Weldon Avenue
Fresno, California 93704
(209) 264-2685
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