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  • sekoS

    Are you allowed to compete (not just train) in racing or lure course with a neutered dog or spayed bitch ?
    In France you are not suppose to, but what about the USA, Finland, Australia, Sweden, Norway, Danemark…...?

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  • QuercusQ

    Yes, absolutely in the US. It is soo much easier..the boys are less likely to follow the girls, and since the girls can't run with they are in season, you can race any time of year.

    Andrea Walters

    Quercus Basenjis

    NW Ohio

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  • O

    Yeh, they can be neutered and allowed to course in the UK too. We also have the same rule about no btiches in season (which is perfectly sensible)

    They never talk about themselves but listen to you while you talk about yourself, and keep up an appearance of being interested in the conversation.

    ~Jerome K. Jerome

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  • sekoS

    lucky you!

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