Dominance

I personally feel that some dogs are more dominant than others.  I think the dominance factor is part of the genetic makeup in dogs.  Dominance can be viewed as a positive or negative trait.  Dominance when viewed in a breeding environment can be viewed as a positive trait.  Only the better specimen is being allowed to breed; Mother Nature’s form of quality control.  Dominance when paired with physical aggression is a negative trait especially when this is demonstrated by your pets. 

I think we too often compare wolf packs with our domesticated pets.  Yes, they do share a common ancestry; but they are two totally different groups at this time.  The domesticated pet does not have to find food, water and shelter for itself; we provide this for them.

(provided by Brandykegs Saint Bernards)
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Vaccinations For Dogs

Bordetella is a non-core vaccine.  Side effects from the bordetella vaccine are considered to be low.  This vaccine can be administered by an injectable shot or by an intranasal injection.  The immunity length for this vaccine is considered short.  This vaccination is often recommended every six months to dogs that have exposure to a lot of dogs from different environments; such as boarding facilities, animal shelters, dog parks, kennels, and dog shows.  Bordetella is an infection that can cause or contribute to kennel cough.

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More On Novartis Animal Health Plant

At this time the Novartis Animal Health Plant in Lincoln, Nebraska; is supposedly working diligently to resume production of their animal health products.  They definitely have a huge back-order issue to deal with, since their facility was shut down in December 11, 2011.  The plant is unable to provide consumers with a definitive date as to when production will resume.  Many of their customers will not wait this delay out, they will turn to alternative products.

Clearly this plant has not addressed consumer complaints or notified regulators of complaints.  They have not responded in a timely manner as to how they were even going to address the problems.  They have not been upfront about their plant closure.  They have said it was a voluntary shut down so they could implement process and compliance improvements; the FDA shut them down.

(more tomorrow from Brandykegs)

First Day of Hanukkah

Hanukkah is an eight day Jewish holiday celebrating the re-dedication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem.

On The Twelfth Day Of Christmas

On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me twelve drummers drumming

On The Eleventh Day Of Christmas

On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me eleven pipers piping

On The Tenth Day Of Christmas

On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me ten lords a leaping

On The Ninth Day Of Christmas

On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me nine ladies dancing

On The Eighth Day Of Christmas

On the eighth day of Christmas my true love gave to me eight maids a milking

On The Seventh Day Of Christmas

On the seventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me seven swans a swimming

On The Sixth Day Of Christmas

On the sixth day of Christmas my true love gave to me six geese a laying

On The Fifth Day Of Christmas

On the fifth day of Christmas my true gave to me five gold rings

On The Fourth Day Of Christmas

On the fourth day of Christmas my true gave to me four calling birds

The Third Day Of Christmas

On the third day of Christmas my true gave to me three French hens

On The Second Day Of Christmas

On the second day of Christmas my true gave to me two turtle doves

On The First Day Of Christmas

On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me a partridge in a pear tree

Saint Bernard Specialty Show in Texas

The North Texas St. Bernard Club will host a Specialty Show today, Friday, October 14, 2011. The show will be held at Arbors I, II, III, Flea Market Road, Canton, Texas. This show is being held in conjunction with all breed shows hosted by Tyler Texas Kennel Club. The all breed shows will be held on Saturday, October 15th, and Sunday, October 16, 2011. Brandykegs wishes all the exhibitors good luck!

A Little Background Info On AKC

The American Kennel Club (AKC) was started back in 1884.  From the beginning AKC was established to promote exhibiting, breeding, study, and advancement of the pure bred dog.  In the United States today it is the largest not for profit dog registry.

AKC consists of many member clubs and affiliated clubs.  These clubs do more than just put on a dog show.  They are active parts of their communities with involvement in:

• public education at schools
• fairs
• shelters
• libraries
• hospitals
• rescue leagues
• scouting and 4-H
• training classes
• health clinics (just to name a few)

AKC is responsible for the maintenance and approval for all the sanctioned and licensed events put on each year.

Saint Bernard Specialty Shows in New Jersey

The Northern New Jersey St. Bernard Club will host two Specialty Shows today, Sunday, October 9th, 2011. The show will be held at Overpeck County Park, Picnic Area, Ft. Lee Road, Leonia, New Jersey. There will be a morning and afternoon show. Good luck to all exhibitors from Brandykegs!

Top Ten AKC Registered Dogs For 2010 - concludes

The ninth position of most registered breeds with AKC for 2010 are Poodles; they held the same position in 2009.

Finally the tenth position of most registered breeds with AKC for 2010 is the Shih Tzu; in 2009 they held the same position.

Just in case you are wondering where the Saint Bernard breed fell into the list of registered breeds; it was number 45 held in 2010 and 2009.