u/Loveinhooves

This dog is a result of my parents irresponsibility. They were gifted a (mother’s believed breed spoiler) “>!plott hound!< from a breeder” which was his mother. The first photos are him, from oldest age to youngest, then the photo of two dogs on a couch is him and his mother, everything after that is his mother.

Origin with breed guesses spoiler;
>!She was never spayed and ran away. She was 50 lbs when fit, he’s 85, and there was an intact Great Dane a few houses down so that was always our best guess.!<

Open to any guesses on 1) him, but also 2) if his mother was a >!plott hound!< or a mix or something entirely different. Eventually I want to get him embark before he passes, to ease my lifelong curiosity, but 💰💰💰. Thanks!!

This little guy is considered “brown and gray ” right? The options on my registration form are brown and gray or chestnut and gray.

EDIT to add- is he ticked or roan? What is the difference? Can I not tell until he is older?

Also his name is Merle! I can’t decide on a registered name, but I’m thinking something serious, just in case he ever becomes a stud dog. Id like to get into showing, and if he stays healthy and is a good prospect I’d like to breed him when he’s nice and mature. In my area there aren’t enough of these dogs, so if I end up with a good breeding prospect I’d like to help others discover this amazing breed :) as such id like to keep the name semi serious just in case he is used in breeding

TIA

Hi all! My puppy is only 9 1/2 weeks old so no stripping yet, but I’m trying to research for when he’s ready.

So far: did scissor his beard around the eyes (before and after provided) because it was all in his eyes! He kept pawing at his face like it was annoying. Did I do good? Should I have done this differently? I’ve also trimmed his sanitary and his paw pads, and clipped his toes so he tracks less pee everywhere. I’ve been grooming him with a very fine tooth comb for desensitization purposes about twice a week.

Upcoming:

-How do I hand strip? I’ve seen people use what looks like an undercoat rake, I’ve seen people use stripping knives though I’m scared to harm his skin, I’ve seen people use the stripping stones and pulling. But I don’t understand how I should start, how I know what needs to be pulled, if they all work the same or if I should combine methods. If they all work the same, I saw someone use what appeared to be a 12 blade undercoat rake and that seems easiest!

-When do I know to start? I’ve seen people say 4 months all the way through to 2 years.

-How often do I do it? Again I’ve seen people say every other week all the way through to every other year

-How do I know if a coat is “blown”?

TIA!!

He is so insanely smart! What else should I be training at this age? We’re starting potty training of course- on pee pads in the kennel while I’m gone, or outside while I’m here; but it isn’t perfect. If I catch him mid pee and “AH AH” he understands but he often gives me very little or no warning he’s going to pee. He’s only pooped inside once so far. I haven’t had a puppy in 10 years (my 10 1/2 year old is the second video for tax!!)

P.s please ignore the yard hay, we had lawn mower malfunction after malfunction!!

Here’s his first introduction to birds! He offered some pointing and tried to sniff, was very confused when they kept walking away. Super promising first introduction for this non hunter!

So I have a black mottled frizzle bantam Cochin pullet, and 4 straight run chocolate mottled silkies. I have no idea how the breeder made the chocolate mottled silkies / what they chose to cross with. If one of the silkies is a rooster, would I in theory get chocolate mottled frizzle bantam silkies x Cochin? Of course some will be smooth, some will be silkie, some will be frizzle, but will some be chocolate and some black?

This hen came from a neglect case from my parents. I’ve cleaned her up quite well but this bumblefoot isn’t coming out. They have no idea how long she’s had this as they didn’t notice. I got the scab off the worser foot and nothing came out. I keep soaking it to no improvement.

So far I’ve: soaked in warm epsom salt water, gotten the hard scab off, tried to squeeze stuff out gently but nothing came out, so I sprayed with vermectin, topped with antibiotic without pain killer, then put gauze and wrapped with vet tape once it dried. I’ve now been soaking it once or twice a day. I’m on day 3 with no improvements

Can I cut this beak back? She’s soaked, butt trimmed, head trimmed, bumblefoot about to be extracted drained ointment applied and covered, nails trimmed from curling under her, now should I trim her beak? At one point she was a high level show bird so she’s quite liking her spa day and is kindly staying on the towel on our counter!

So I just got our 7-8 year old silkie from my parents. She was living in gross negligence. A tote so small she wouldn’t fit with the lid on it, and could only turn around in place. Not cleaned nearly enough for how small it was. Her nails were grossly overgrown which is why they are bleeding a bit, I cut them a tiny bit too short. I have her inside, in a large tote, under a light fan, on shavings with mealworms and grit and food and water now. 1) what else can I do to make her more comfortable? 2) her butt is awfully gross too, why is that? Will a bath fix it or disguise the problem? 3) for bumblefoot, I read I soak in warm epsom salt water for 30 mins, remove scab, squeeze kernel out, flush it, dry well, no painkiller antibiotic cream, nonstick gauze and wrap. How often should I replace this? When I replace it, should I flush it every time? Just spray with vermectin? I have both iodine and spray vermectin, what’s best to flush it with? Thanks!

No idea what generation these are, found them cheap af on Facebook! Appear to be black mottled, I thought black mottled were always roosters? Will they mature brown? I read sometimes newer generations aren’t sex linked or male silkies and female chocolate for the cross can make non sex link? I’m genetic illiterate and don’t understand! Give me hope