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by Boomer
Tue Dec 31, 2002 5:34 pm
Forum: Just Talkin' Dawgs
Topic: Mixed black and white color
Replies: 8
Views: 1319

The AKC would appear to be aware of it, as it is state that "There is a wide range of Liver or Chocolate Dilutes, including some that are also Blue/Liver or so-called Lilac," on this page...

http://clubs.akc.org/NBC/dilute_colored_beagles.htm
by Boomer
Mon Dec 30, 2002 6:09 pm
Forum: The Kennel
Topic: useing treated lumber for dog kennels
Replies: 10
Views: 5534

Pressure-treated wood generally contains chromated copper arsenate (CCA), and that is what actually causes the greenish color. The copper dries and reacts with UV light to turn green, which is part of the chemical reaction that binds the preservative to the wood. The "pressure-treatment" is just a m...
by Boomer
Mon Dec 30, 2002 5:54 pm
Forum: Behavior, Obedience and Field Training
Topic: housebreaking
Replies: 3
Views: 2095

Watch him like a hawk in the house. If you catch him in the act, stop him and take him outside. Keep him there until he goes to the bathroom, and praise him like crazy. In general with newbies, we keep repeating, "Go potty," and then give them lots of praise and "Good potty!" when they go (maybe eve...
by Boomer
Mon Dec 30, 2002 12:48 pm
Forum: Beagle Health
Topic: Drooling
Replies: 2
Views: 1183

I know of a beagle-basset mix who frequently has some thick, clear drool. It's easy for saliva to build-up in the pockets of beagle's cheeks and start dripping out when it gets the chance! One of my beagle's doesn't have it hang-out of his mouth/lips, but the area right below his lips is constantly ...
by Boomer
Mon Dec 30, 2002 12:40 pm
Forum: Just Talkin' Dawgs
Topic: papers?
Replies: 4
Views: 1363

You can't get "papers" from the AKC, but you can get an "indefinite priviledge listing" number if photos of the dog convince the AKC that your dog is probably purebred. Many AKC competition events are open to dogs with ILP numbers, but I don't know about the field trials.