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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Breeding Yorkies | 7/30/2008 | Beth Adams |
| Q: What determines how many puppys the male stud owner gets of the litter? Is there a set amount, how ... A: Sandra - I have no real idea since I don't breed. I imagine its a negotiation. I do think that ... | ||
| jack russell puppy | 7/26/2008 | Beth Adams |
| Q: she couldnt stand or walk properly for about 5 minuets then just a sudden it went off and she was ... A: Vicky - Your baby is very young, and in fact many many breeders would not have taken her away from ... | ||
| Excitable behaviour in our Border Terrier | 7/23/2008 | Beth Adams |
| Q: We have a 6 month old Border Terrier who is VERY excitable. She has calmed down very well at home, & ... A: Carol - She sounds like quite the handful. However, that said, she sounds like a pretty typical ... | ||
| teacup yorkie | 7/22/2008 | Beth Adams |
| Q: how do i know if this dog is going to grow up to be a teacup yorkie A: Jenny - The only way to tell is to look at the parents. That said, just know that the "teacup" ... | ||
| dog poop | 7/12/2008 | Beth Adams |
| Q: I have an eight year old staffordshire terrier/mix breed. She was abandoned at approx. 8 months old ... A: Connie - While your dog is clearly in mourning and confused, she is not literally thinking that she ... | ||
| which terrier breed is friendliest | 7/11/2008 | Beth Adams |
| Q: ..I'm wanting to get a small to medium sized dog that likes daily walks, meeting people, doesn't ... A: Merrie - As a cairn lover I still have to be honest with you. Cairns, and most other terrier ... | ||
| cairn terrior house wetting/marking | 7/8/2008 | Beth Adams |
| Q: my 2 year old cairn terr has suddenly started to wet in the house for no reason he has always been ... A: Catherine - I would be unusual for him to start marking all of a sudden. The best way to tell the ... | ||
| cairns in heat | 7/7/2008 | Beth Adams |
| Q: this is my first cairn...and i love her..Punkin' is 6 months old. how can i tell when she is in ... A: Kitty - I am not that familiar with the signs of a dog going into heat since I do not breed and all ... | ||
| Agressive 4 month old yorky poo!! Help!!! | 7/6/2008 | Tammy Colbert, CMG, CAH |
| Q: We have had our puppy at 7 weeks old, He has been the best up until these past 2 weeks. We have ... A: OH NO!!!! This dog needs help by an expert trainer in your area NOW! Otherise this problem will ... | ||
| guarding JRT | 7/3/2008 | Beth Adams |
| Q: I have an older female JRT, almost 11 years old, and recently she has begun guarding furniture or ... A: Martha - That sounds kind of weird. As with most sudden or weird behaviors, I strongly recommend a ... | ||
| 3 Year Old Adopted Male Cairn/Schnauzer Mix | 6/30/2008 | Beth Adams |
| Q: We adopted our Baxter almost a year ago. We love him very much and he obeys most commands and walks ... A: Billie - I would guess that the best place to start is by calling your local shelter for a name of ... | ||
| 3 Year Old Adopted Male Cairn/Schnauzer Mix | 6/29/2008 | Beth Adams |
| Q: We adopted our Baxter almost a year ago. We love him very much and he obeys most commands and walks ... A: Billie - Let me address the food thing first - No dog has ever **ever** willingly starved itself to ... | ||
| scared yorkie | 6/29/2008 | Beth Adams |
| Q: Ms.Adams, Hi ,our yorkie Lexi, is part of our family which is why it is so hard to see her ... A: Danielle - This kind of fear can be very rough on a dog. My gordon setter is terrified of thunder ... | ||
| Cairn Terrier Housebreaking | 6/26/2008 | Beth Adams |
| Q: I recently adopted a three year old male cairn terrier from the humane society. He was found as a ... A: Karen - This problem is actually pretty common in male cairns, especially when you don't know what ... | ||
| rat terrier | 6/26/2008 | Beth Adams |
| Q: my dog is a two year old rat terrier and hes is throwing up and has really bad diharea and he has ... A: Crystal - I am not a vet, but I can tell you that these symptoms are not like what I have seen of ... | ||
| Bitches Fighting | 6/17/2008 | Beth Adams |
| Q: Hallo I have 2 Jack Russel bitches, both related, and both sprayed the mother is 4 years and the ... A: Beatrice - Unfortunately, this is highly unlikely to get better no matter what you do. Jacks are ... | ||
| irish wolfhound/airedale terrier | 6/14/2008 | Beth Adams |
| Q: i have a Airedale terrier/Irish wolfhound. he is one year old today. He humps every thing.should i ... A: Jacob - That sounds like a very interesting combination of breeds ! That behavior is largely ... | ||
| Cyst on upper eyelid / close to outter rim of eye | 6/14/2008 | Beth Adams |
| Q: I have a 4 year old yorkie and my wife and I noticed a small red cyst on her eyelid. It is on the ... A: James - First off, that medication is an antibiotic mixed with a steroid. It is commonly given for ... | ||
| My large Jack Russell | 6/14/2008 | Beth Adams |
| Q: In one of your posts, you stated you have a JRT that is 15" tall and almost 30 pounds. That is good ... A: Paul - I agree that it's a big relief to know we're not alone. Connor came from a shelter, so when ... | ||
| biting and ripping clothes | 6/6/2008 | Beth Adams |
| Q: We have a 5 month old wire fox. her name is Foxi. We have had dogs all our married life and this is ... A: I agree completely about the rawhides - Not only are they a significant choking hazard, but they are ... | ||
| biting and ripping clothes | 6/5/2008 | Beth Adams |
| Q: We have a 5 month old wire fox. her name is Foxi. We have had dogs all our married life and this is ... A: Marilynne - This is almost the exact same question the last person asked me (only the breed and ... | ||
| Dominant pupy | 6/1/2008 | Beth Adams |
| Q: I have a 10 week old male Cairn Terrier who has started to bark and challenge me, springing forward ... A: Sarah - I might suggest using the phrase "no bite" instead of a plain no so it doesn't get confused ... | ||
| mucousy diarhea | 6/1/2008 | Penny DiLoreto |
| Q: Penny... I have a 2 1/2 year old pure-bred yorkshire terrier, named "Noisette".... She has had an ... A: General speaking, dogs that experience bouts of mucous filled diarrhea are suffering from conditions ... | ||
| My Jack Russell...... | 5/31/2008 | Penny DiLoreto |
| Q: He is 4 yrs. old, and has been fixed for about 8 months now. we have another dog(Lab), he get into ... A: As you probably already know this problem will not go away by itself, and ignoring the problem will ... | ||
| Jack Russel Terrrier | 5/29/2008 | Penny DiLoreto |
| Q: We have a 9 year old terrier. For the past few months he will pee on furniture if I leave him. I ... A: Your dog might have a medical condition that is not allowing him to hold his bladder as long as ... | ||
| MY staffordshire terrior will not sleep | 5/29/2008 | Penny DiLoreto |
| Q: I have a dog that is nearly 2 years old. She's been through training and is about to take the ... A: If possible, put her crate in a room (other than yours) and close the door so that you can not hear ... | ||
| jack russell aggression | 5/29/2008 | Beth Adams |
| Q: I own male and female jack's who had a litter 15 months ago. Two males and 2 females(spayed). ... A: It is not uncommon for jacks to fight and that is why few homes can have more than one of each ... | ||
| Jack Russell being destructive | 5/28/2008 | Beth Adams |
| Q: I have an almost 2 year old neutered male Jack Russell. For the most part he is a good dog, until ... A: Trisha - My best guess is that he's bored. He would rather have someone out there playing with him ... | ||
| puppy bites | 5/26/2008 | Penny DiLoreto |
| Q: MY 10 WEEK OLD RAT TERRIER PUPPY HAS BEEN GROWLING AND BITING FOR 2 WEEKS NOW.I HAVE TRIED SMACKING ... A: Possibly you could try a more positive approach. Is your dog growling and biting when you feed him ... | ||
| cairn - fussy eater | 5/25/2008 | Beth Adams |
| Q: We have a 3 yo female cairn (about 13 lbs) and a 10 yo (16 lb)mini schnauzer. The schnauzer is an ... A: Elinor First the good news ! I have never ever heard of a dog willingly starving itself to death. ... | ||
| Paco | 5/24/2008 | Beth Adams |
| Q: Hallo Beth, I still am coming back to you for my questions about Paco the Cairn. He is now 11 month ... A: That silly Paco ! Actually, my very macho jack russell, Connor goes belly up for every single ... | ||
| Female Yorkie, drooling | 5/15/2008 | Penny DiLoreto |
| Q: My mother-in-law has a 16 month old female yorkie (both,living with me right now). I know the breed ... A: Excessive drooling, with dogs, can be a sign of stress. When ever your Mother-in-law is away try to ... | ||
| JRT overzealous when encountering another dog | 5/14/2008 | Penny DiLoreto |
| Q: We recently adopted a sweet 1 yr old JRT from rescue. She is great except for 2 things. Separation ... A: Unfortunately this problem might be the reason she was surrendered by her previous family and put in ... | ||
| 16-mo old male rescue Cairn | 5/12/2008 | Beth Adams |
| Q: We adopted Scotty one month ago and he is exhibiting extremely aggressive behavior including ... A: Kathleen - Let me commend you for taking Scotty on. He sounds like he's having a major bout of ... | ||
| Cairn terrier skin problems on his back | 5/9/2008 | Penny DiLoreto |
| Q: I sure appreciate any response. Our little guy has developed some kind of skin disorder that looks ... A: I'm certainly not a vet, and have not seen you dog, but the treatment your vet prescribed sounds a ... | ||
| Border Collie with stiff back legs | 5/8/2008 | Penny DiLoreto |
| Q: We have a 12 year old collie who is still in really good health. Just lately we have noticed when ... A: Your Collie might be suffering from a touch of arthritis. X-rays will confirm this and a ... | ||
| Ciarn terrier vomiting | 5/7/2008 | Penny DiLoreto |
| Q: I have a 1 1/2 year old female cairn terrier. She vomits on a regualr basis, almost daily. Being a ... A: If you, and your vet, have ruled out food allergies and other possible health issues - then I ... | ||
| bad breath Jack Russell | 5/5/2008 | Penny DiLoreto |
| Q: My 2 year old Jack Russell Terrier has horrible breath. I was wondering if this could be a sign of ... A: Your dog's bad breath can be caused by a number of things such as; Gum diseases, tarter build-up on ... | ||
| rapd breathing | 5/4/2008 | Penny DiLoreto |
| Q: i recentley to by dog to the vet as she had diareeha, and blood clots in here urine, she was given ... A: You are correct, rapid breathing can be an indicator that your dog is in pain. The normal ... | ||
| RE: My Yorkshire terrier puppy | 5/3/2008 | Penny DiLoreto |
| Q: I have a little 4 month old and I have noticed recently his hind legs make a clicking noise when he ... A: Small breeds, such as Yorkshire Terries, can have problems with their kneecaps - the medical term ... | ||
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Tammy Colbert, CMG, CAH
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer most questions pertaining to owning, training(obedience and protection),agility,tracking, earthdog, grooming,and traveling with your Bedlington Terrier.
Experience
I have owned and bred Bedlingtons for 15 years. I currently own a blue male. I have done obedience work with my dogs and have done earthdog with my dogs. I am currently an AKC Earthdog Judge at all levels. I owner/handle my dogs in conformation. I am also a Certified Master Groomer of 20 years.
Organizations
I belong to Bedlington Terrier Club of America, Bedlington Terrier Club of the West, Southern California Professional Groomers Association, International Professional Groomers, National Dog Groomers of America Association, Miniature Schnauzer Club of Southern California, Western Fox Terrier Association and the Smooth Fox Terrier club of America.
Awards and Honors
I have won many grooming awards in the grooming industry.
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