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Good looking dog with excellent proportion. Looks a little character into the bargain. Good luck with him.

Phil - thanks for the detailed reply. The pad is a Perazzi original according to the logo. My stock looks identical to your right hand side (as you look at the photo) - the opposite side of mine is cut out in the same manner as the right. Both sides look identical. There are letters, which appear to be punched into the wood. On the bottom left is a "D". On the top left it appears to have "91". Measurement at top at bottom appears to be 19mm.

Would these assist in saying which type it is?

I will be interested in any replies, as I have a spare stock for an MX12. I am told that they fit the MX2000.

Last one.

Another. sorry about the quality.

Another.

dazza - The bitch was about 1 year old when I took the photo. The dog is about 9 months old, except for the shot of his head - he was about 6 months old.

aj85 - very true about the barking. Ours do not bark unless someone steps on to the end of my drive, or walks up next door's path. They stop when the person leaves. We have neighbours over the road with Norwegian Elkhounds which bark incessantly and another with a Collie and GSD, which don't bark as often as the Elkhounds, but more than enough.

Gimme some loving - Stevie Winwood on his hammond.

Congratulations. Hope your wife and daughter are doing well.

Happy birthday. I like the bit about your daughter taking you out. I am still awaiting that pleasure from Surly Junior and Surly Senior.

Haven't got a clue what goes in in your mind or what you are prattling about. Pedantic?? Look in a mirror. Let it go, unless you really are a pedant.

Not really interested in your opinion. You don't debate, you trot out prejudice in my book. If it serves you to be like that - good luck. I would prefer not to be attacked at all. Incidentally - Akitas were bred (not designed) to hunt wild bear and boar - same as Cockers - just larger. I assume that small birds and mammals in your area prefer to be hunted by a Cocker - perhaps they don't care, but just don't like being hunted. Ponder that.

dazza - never heard of them, but I will investigate. Cosd - I did a bit of asking around about the difference in Amercian and Japanese. I am quite willing to be corrected, but three breeders told me that the Japanese versions tended to be truer to the old standard and bred for temperament. The Americans allegedly bred for size - with temperament secondary. I am sure a few Akita breeders might take umbrage, but this is honestly what I was told. Our first Akita was a Japanese origin bitch - 100 lbs who chewed quite a few rare records, my suite and carpet. Cost me a few thousand quid. Lost her - age 3 - when she was run down - I was still holding her lead - by an out of control speeding driver. She was the most affectionate. Second Akita is of American origin - 140 lbs - fluffy monster. The Dog Warden - on a visit following a dog attacking mine - wrote in her notes that his head was two feet wide. She should have known better, but he is big - 28" at the shoulder and built like a brick outhouse. Least affectionate - only on his terms. When he wants stroking, he ambles up and hit you with his head or sticks out a paw and gives you a high five. Quite a funny dog. I am probably wrong, but he appears to have a sense of humour. Third Akita is of Japanese origin - 90 lbs. Never been in any sort of fight - dogs never attack her - no idea why they head for the larger dog, but very aloof with strangers - great with friends.

dazza - I will try to dig some out tomorrow. Ten stone of fluff. In his pedigree :- OBJ The Widowmaker, OBJ The Mad hatter, Tai-sho of Hirari, Parksway Pretty princess, Okii Yubis Sachmo of Makoto Rom, OBJ Kings Ransom, Kinouks Dream Maker, OBJ Sachette No Okii Yubis,Karma Ki's Ringside Rumour, Apogees Cosmic Bombshell - all American Champions - plus a lot more. In UK - all Champions - Heir Apparent at Redwitch, Lizda Zee Zee Flash, Goshen's Bigger is Better, Keskai First Love, Redwitch Prince Consort at Stecal, Redwitch Dancing Queen at Mandait - plus a whole lot more

aj85 - just watch out. Someone will dive in and tell you about snake rage.

Mungler - very reliable, as ever. Point taken. I would not wish to own a Cocker if they had this tendency - smaller dog or not. It just niggles me that posters are all too happy to jump on any bandwagon, without a care for the damage they do to breed reputation. I have never heard of Akita rage and I did my homework before getting one. The minute a Terrier or Rotty hits the press, the world and his wife emerge with stories of how one glared at them menacingly, obviously wanting to kill them. They can tell with their special vision, but few brain cells. Funnily enough, I liked the look of Leonburgers - saw one in real life - absolutely majestic beast. Smashing temperament. When we lost our last GSD, our shortlist for a new dog contained - Alaskan Malamute, Leonburger, Polish Maremma, Anatolian Shepherd. We settled on the Malamute. I was dissuaded by their alleged tendency to bark, fight and run off. Whilst speaking to a reputable Malamute breeder, she suggested an Akita - which is how we ended up with them. As others have said - each to his own.

After reading your posts, I agree about an Akita and I'm not sure about a Cocker. You are very selective in what you quote and even more sparing with details of the vet. I am tempted to ask how a vet got into a room with a vicious brute, climbed on to a table, without mishap and bravely speared the brute. I don't really think I am that interested anymore. You have a closed mind - good luck with your irrational prejudice. It must help going through life without letting facts cloud any issue. Incidentally - how do you think a child would fare when faced with Cocker rage? Something you might wish to ponder.

A few of mine. We had three GSDs - Ben, Brandy and Sam. Brilliant dogs. When we eventually lost them all, I couldn't face getting another GSD and ended up with Akitas - a hugely popular breed in all but small areas of the country. My Akitas are Sally and Harivo Buster Malone aka Barney - 48 American Champions on a 62 pedigree, but long haired. It is a fault to the Kennel Club, but you won't see many bonnier dogs. aj85 - both nice dogs, but your young Akita looks like he will be a big dog.

If he was good enough for you FAC, he should be okay for your SGC.

Zapp - a detached and sensible view amongst some of the drivel. Each to his own. I am just about to start googling cocker rage. Wasn't hard:- http://www.seefido.com/dog-discussion-foru...ics-t10740.html http://www.game-dog.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5956

It's a no brainer. This is a bargain.

fortune82 - I would still be interested in just how he managed such a seemingly impossible task. Normally, the vet has to shave an area on a front leg, find a vein, then insert the syringe and press the plunger. I honestly can't see how it was all managed via a broom handle. Perhaps they have more sophisticated broom handles in your part of the country.

30 years a vet??? Well just passing on my comments - just exactly how do you attach a syringe to a broom handle, find a vein in a dog that has turned nasty and then press the plunger? Obviously - practice over 30 years. I will carry on plaiting sawdust whilst the vet continues his work. I would appreciate a blow by blow account of how this, seemingly stupid and impossible, task was completed. I have a broom handle - I think I will become a vet. You don't seem to need much else. I had previously thought vets were highly qualified - the question is - in what?