Whats happening with all the flattie pups!!?? seems to be a nationwide shortage!!

I was also wondering if anyone knew the % of flatties to get cancer, and the average age?

Firstly, you must appreciate that there are on average only 1400 Flatcoats bred per year as opposed to 7000 goldens and 40000 labradors.

Also, the breed society do not encourage commercial breeders or people who breed solely for the pet market.

have you contacted the breed litter secretary - Mrs Johnson - she knows of all litters that comply with the Society code of ethics but there is not much about at the moment.

As for the cancer - don't let ANYONE tell you their lines free of it - there is NO line completely free of it.  It is arguable what percentage actually get it - Mrs Johnson is also one of the Trustees of the Cancer Tumour Survey and she would be able to provide stats.

And - as another small aside - please don't call them "flatties" - it is an insult to our lovely breed.

Becky

well you must be get well to send emails,are you out of hospital,or just playing with your laptop in hospital beacuse you are bored.

hope you are getting over the op,andrew knows what you are going through remmber  2 years ago when every thing was going wrong at home,andrew had the same op as you.

LOL!!!   That is the beauty of lap tops Terri - plus dial up via mobile phones and because I work for an IT company I get all the toys!!!

I am loads better thanks and moving around well!  Have got the URC show to organise plus the field trials so not allowed to be ill for long.

Never have a perforated gall bladder - they are a bugger!

Becky

they say the gall bladder problem start in ladys when you are fair,over 40th,over weight,

well you not over weight and not fair,but i do not know how old you are ??????

take care

terri

HAR HAR HAR

Well I did struggle up to 40 last month.  However it is also meant to be for people that have had children and I certainly drew a blank there!!!!!

Seriously - never have one and if you do just pray it doesn't perforate.  I don't think mine liked me very much!!!

I will be back for Driffield.  Hopefully will be back picking up before then.  I am actually feeling quite OK now!

Becky

Hi Becky,

Sorry to hear you've had a spell in hospital. :(  Get well soon and have loads of rest!  Monty sends some healing Flatcoat kisses.

Erm its fair fat forty and fertile dont have to have had children ;) LOL Seriously hope you are on the mend now.

Hope you are feeling better, you sound in good spirit, I had the same last year along with pancratitus, so know what a relieif the morphin injections can be. Good Luck