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Why do so many in vet med 'hate' doodles?
Me: Ugh, doodles
askbox: *inundated* WHAT IS WRONG WITH DOODLES?????
Me: Mistakes were made! Mayday, Mayday!
But seriously, there's a lot of factors as to why so many people in vet med have an incredible dislike of doodles. I could probably write a 10 page essay but I'm going to try to keep this short.
1- They are 'trendy', and thus come with all the problems that come along with that. Backyard breeders, unethical breeders, any doodle breeder who calls their doodles either 'purebred', 'akc registered', or uses the phrase "you get the best of both breeds" is a goddamned lying liarface... these dogs are bred purely to make money. There's rarely any health testing, almost never temperament testing. It's 'make a fluffy puppy with a cutesy name' and people are DRAWN to cute. I watched many people adopt *huskies* from the shelter because "They're so cute!" NO. BAD.
2- People are rarely prepared to handle the traits of either/any of the breeds that go into doodles, especially those mixed with working-type dogs. The number of labra- and goldendoodle owners who don't understand why their dog is always eating things is aggravating. It's because they're labs/goldens! They eat shit! It's what those breeds just DO. Most doodle owners do no research into the parent breeds at all. This means they are also unprepared for the health problems that can crop up from the parent breeds.
3- People see breeders calling these "Great family pets" and then ... don't fucking socialize or train them so now, as vet staff, we are faced with sometimes 90+ pound dogs that can't sit on command, are jumping all over us, mouthing us, or pissing themselves in terror and wanting to bite our faces off because they're so afraid of strangers. This is not the dogs' faults but it doesn't make us like them either.
4- This seems to be a bit less of an issue now, or at least less of an issue where I am, but a lot of people don't... groom them? Some breeders even specifically say to not get them seen at the groomer before they're a year old???? And people hear "non-shedding" (potentially A LIE) and then... don't.... brush them? So then they turn into a solid felted mat and they become a groomer's behaviour-nightmare-shear-it-like-a-sheep-"What do you mean you couldn't leave the hair long?!?!?!?"
5- Oh gods, the ENDLESS EAR INFECTIONS AND ALLERGIES AND GI ISSUES
So yeah, that's the quick and dirty on why "ugh, doodles"... at least it's a little shorter than a why "UGH, frenchies" would be
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Hi, I sent a falconry anon ask awhile back. I was hoping you could answer it?
Hey! I did answer an anonymous ask not too long ago, it should be among the few latest posts on my blog. Currently there's no pending ask in my inbox so if it wasn't yours then I apologize, it seems I did not get it..!
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Today is his 6th hatchday! 🪺
#I love this doofus with all my heart#Here's to six years and to many more ✨️#Aramis#Harris hawk#Falconry#Bird of prey#birblr
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Happy easter ❤️
Happy Easter 🐰
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I really want to get into falconry, I know it's a long process and I'd like to get started. My research says the first thing is to take a test, there were some recommended books to study for the test but they seemed outdated and many weren't at the library. I'm reluctant to buy books (all were hard to find period and those I did find were expensive) when there's no guarantee they'll help me with the test. Did you have any advice?
Since you are mentioning a test, I will guess you are from the United States. I myself do not live in the USA, so I unfortunately don't have much knowledge or experience with the whole process of getting licenced there.
However I'd say a good general first step to figuring out if falconry is a right fit for you is to get out there and meet with practicing falconers. Learn what their day to day is like, what caring for birds of prey year round implies and go out hunting with them. Books are great, but a good mentor is invaluable!
#Try looking up falconry association(s) in your country/region/state and see if you can join them on a field meet prehaps!#Sorry I couldn't help more with your original question#Ask
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How old is Aramis, and what's his average flying weight?
Aramis will be turning 6 in April! I fly him at ~660 g at the start of the hunting season, but a little heavier by the end of it (factoring the colder weather and the gain of muscle mass).
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Caption this :}
#This was our first manning day out of his 2023 moult#Aramis#Harris hawk#Falconry#Bird of prey#birblr
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Are you guys alright? Been a minute since you posted ❤️
Hey there! It's very sweet of you to check on Aramis and I. We're both doing alright! I often post less during winter and the moult since there usually isn't much to report outside of our day-to-day routine. Currently Aramis is simply enjoying life, fat in his mews! I can try to dig up some more pictures from last season to post periodically. Hope you're doing good too :)
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Showing off that ✨️ nictitating membrane ✨️
#I have so many ''fail'' pictures like these lmao#It looks like he might need an exorcist and it cracks me up#Aramis#Harris hawk#Falconry#Hunting#Bird of prey#birblr
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A goober
#I'm biased but I love his eyes ❤️#Season's been over for said goober since late december#But I love going through pictures and sharing my favourites (:#Aramis#Harris hawk#Falconry#Bird of prey#birblr
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Phew. This one took, uh… a bit longer than expected due to other projects both irl and art-wise, but it’s finally here. The long-awaited domestic animal infographic! Unfortunately, I didn’t have enough space to cover every single domestic animal (I’m so sorry, reindeer and koi, my beloveds) but I tried to include as many of the “major ones” as possible.
I made this chart in response to a lot of the misunderstandings I hear concerning domestic animals, so I hope it’s helpful!
Further information I didn’t have any room to add or expand on:
🐈 “Breed” and “species” are not synonyms! Breeds are specific to domesticated animals. A Bengal Tiger is a species of tiger. A Siamese is a breed of domestic cat.
🐀 Different colors are also not what makes a breed. A breed is determined by having genetics that are unique to that breed. So a “bluenose pitbull” is not a different breed from a “rednose pitbull”, but an American Pitbull Terrier is a different breed from an American Bully! Animals that have been domesticated for longer tend to have more seperate breeds as these differing genetics have had time to develop.
🐕 It takes hundreds of generations for an animal to become domesticated. While the “domesticated fox experiment” had interesting results, there were not enough generations involved for the foxes to become truly domesticated and their differences from wild foxes were more due to epigenetics (heritable traits that do not change the DNA sequence but rather activate or deactivate parts of it; owed to the specific circumstances of its parents’ behavior and environment.)
🐎 Wild animals that are raised in human care are not domesticated, but they can be considered “tamed.” This means that they still have all their wild instincts, but are less inclined to attack or be frightened of humans. A wild animal that lives in the wild but near human settlements and is less afraid of humans is considered “habituated.” Tamed and habituated animals are not any less dangerous than wild animals, and should still be treated with the same respect. Foxes, otters, raccoons, servals, caracals, bush babies, opossums, owls, monkeys, alligators, and other wild animals can be tamed or habituated, but they have not undergone hundreds of generations of domestication, so they are not domesticated animals.
🐄 Also, as seen above, these animals have all been domesticated for a reason, be it food, transport, pest control, or otherwise, at a time when less practical options existed. There is no benefit to domesticating other species in the modern day, so if you’ve got a hankering for keeping a wild animal as a pet, instead try to find the domestic equivalent of that wild animal! There are several dog breeds that look and behave like wolves or foxes, pigeons and chickens can make great pet birds and have hundreds of colorful fancy breeds, rats can be just as intelligent and social as a small monkey (and less expensive and dangerous to boot,) and ferrets are pretty darn close to minks and otters! There’s no need to keep a wolf in a house when our ancestors have already spent 20,000+ years to make them house-compatible.
🐖 This was stated in the infographic, but I feel like I must again reiterate that domestic animals do not belong in the wild, and often become invasive when feral. Their genetics have been specifically altered in such a way that they depend on humans for optimal health. We are their habitat. This is why you only really see feral pigeons in cities, and feral cats around settlements. They are specifically adapted to live with humans, so they stay even when unwanted. However, this does not mean they should live in a way that doesn’t put their health and comfort as a top priority! If we are their world, it is our duty to make it as good as possible. Please research any pet you get before bringing them home!
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How to tell if it's a little chilly outside:
One (1) leg.
#Hiding his foot to keep warm!#Got some warmer weather and rain recently so the snow's all gone#But the cold seems to be returning now#Aramis#Harris hawk#Falconry#Bird of prey#birblr
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2023 sure was... a year. Many bad lucks, although a few good things happened also for which I'm grateful. But the hardest hit was to say goodbye to my most loyal companion. It’s nearly been four months, yet I still miss her every day.
Fly high, baby bird 🕊
Happy new year, I hope 2024 is kind to all of you ❤️
#Free Palestine#PSA: I do not support keeping parrots as pets anymore#Domestic bird species such as pigeons and chickens are a much better alternative
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❆ Winter goblin ❆
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Not a fan of all this ''let it snow'' business
#He actually doesn't seem to mind much unless he ends up walking/landing in it#Aramis#Harris hawk#Falconry#Hunting#Bird of prey#birblr
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