Not sure if this is the right thread for this, but on the subject of bob-tails, I had an interesting conversation with a cocker owner on Sunday. They have a number of successful show cockers and one of their bitches had a litter 7 weeks ago. As she seemed to be having problems, they took her to the vet and the first 2 puppies were born there. The first one to arrive was a natural bob-tail. The rest of the litter had tails. The owner told me the vet would happily give her a certificate for this as he was present at the birth. However, she said she would not show the dog as, even with the certificate, no-one would believe her!
Has anyone heard of this before? This was definitely a mating between two dogs with tails (albeit docked tails) both of whom are show cockers. Was this a genetic mutation and what would be the likely result if this bob-tailed dog was mated in the future? _________________ If your dog thinks you are the best do not seek a second opinion!
This pup could reproduce bob tails just the same as our breed does. In teh same proportions too. It is not surprising that they may turn up in other breeds that have always been docked even though the list that has been given out of breeds carrying the gene doesn't include the Cocker. If she doesn't want it I'll have it! _________________ Annie
Handle every situation like a dog, if you can't eat it or play with it, just pee on it and walk away
What? go back into Cockers? Surely not!! I will try and find her address if you are serious. She did not say what she was going to do with it. _________________ If your dog thinks you are the best do not seek a second opinion!
Off topic I know but what were the results on Sunday Gaye?
Sophie's Bojo and Pip got both Green Stars. Pip got BOB and Group 4. Vinnie got dog reserve GS (Jimmy did not come - had more sense) Dee Dee got bitch reserve GS. You have never seen rain like it in your life. They had to run the groups in the Greyhound Stadium Betting Hall. Then, in the middle of this downpour, the track sprinklers started up as well. It could only happen in Ireland! _________________ If your dog thinks you are the best do not seek a second opinion!
Can you email me all the results and judges for breed notes please Gay. Will be sending it Thursday evening (tomorrow) _________________ Annie
Handle every situation like a dog, if you can't eat it or play with it, just pee on it and walk away
Not a bad week overall for Sophie then? Placed on the group twice _________________ My goal in life is to be as good a person as my dog already thinks I am.
The first one to arrive was a natural bob-tail. The rest of the litter had tails. The owner told me the vet would happily give her a certificate for this as he was present at the birth.
This was definitely a mating between two dogs with tails (albeit docked tails) both of whom are show cockers. Was this a genetic mutation and what would be the likely result if this bob-tailed dog was mated in the future?
It is possible that this may be recessive bob-tail gene.
found on an obscure website an advertisement for brit/lab x bracco puppies...would that make them Bric-a-brac? _________________ "...amitie, respect mutuel et amour..."
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