I've been posting here for a little while and just figured out how to do the pictures. I thought I'd show off my babies. The first picture is Sabastian, my mixed up hound who is 11 years old. The second is Tanner, my new adoptee, age 3 (we think) -- field cocker. The third is of Libby, who is now at Rainbow Bridge, she was a cattle dog mix and the best dog ever.

[Corky/Max]

Pretty and healthy looking dogs you have---and you know I esp. like the cocker--as I have 2 of my own (course 1 is not all cocker but he is still loved as much as the 'all' cocker!) Did you see my pics---Max the 'pure' cocker is overweight (these pics are not recent ) He had to be neutered as he was having a prostrate problem--not bad enough that cockers can gain weight easily but neutering makes it even easier---and he was getting too much food too--I think if he had access to food all the time --he'd still keep eating till he 'burst' I've had him on a diet--esp this past summer but think he may of gained some back---Boy, is it hard to diet a dog---a lot better if they are kept slim to start with!!

what a nice pic? would you like to show more pic us.

Originally Posted by Corky/Max

Pretty and healthy looking dogs you have---and you know I esp. like the cocker--as I have 2 of my own (course 1 is not all cocker but he is still loved as much as the 'all' cocker!) Did you see my pics---Max the 'pure' cocker is overweight (these pics are not recent ) He had to be neutered as he was having a prostrate problem--not bad enough that cockers can gain weight easily but neutering makes it even easier---and he was getting too much food too--I think if he had access to food all the time --he'd still keep eating till he 'burst' I've had him on a diet--esp this past summer but think he may of gained some back---Boy, is it hard to diet a dog---a lot better if they are kept slim to start with!!

Yes, it is easier to keep them slim in the first place than try to get it off them. It hasn't been easy keeping Sabastian slim--he is the typical hound who always thinks it time to eat. I have to remember to cut Tanner's food servings back because we are doing allot of training so I have to account for the treat calories. I make his training treats so they are healthy, too.

Originally Posted by dogforever

what a nice pic? would you like to show more pic us.

I just finished a roll of film this morning. It has Tanner's first Christmas with me and as of this morning, pictures of him playing in the snow. Sabastian would not play in the snow--too wet and cold for him -- he is such a primadonna! He doesn't like his feet getting wet or being cold.

I'll post them as soon as I get them developed.

[wishbone]

Wonderful dogs, what a lovely crew...

They're gorgeous. Healthy and well taken care of dogs.:mrgreen:

Oh my! they're so cute. If they were my babies, I'd show them off too :-D

yes, I agree-- good looking dogs. I too am a bit partial to spaniels-- your Tanner is gorgeous, btw.

But I think your Sebastian looks more like a labrador (retrieving class), rather than hound-- he might have some hound, judging by the body structure, but that head, especially the muzzle, belongs to the bird dog/retrievers.

Originally Posted by Mydogiscute

yes, I agree-- good looking dogs. I too am a bit partial to spaniels-- your Tanner is gorgeous, btw.

But I think your Sebastian looks more like a labrador (retrieving class), rather than hound-- he might have some hound, judging by the body structure, but that head, especially the muzzle, belongs to the bird dog/retrievers.

It's anyone's guess as to his make up but vets have always classified him as a hound mix--possibly corgi...I've even heard Bensenji...when he was younger he could jump straight up about 5 feet like he had springs for legs.

Thanks for thinking Tanner is gorgeous--I think so, too. He's petite for an adult male field cocker. I'm becoming quite snobbish about my pretty boy.