Moving to Spain with my two Giant Schnauzers from UK - Page 4

Thank you Nonie,

That is very helpful, we have made a decision to come out, with the info we have received feel confident is the right thing to do.  But we will do this when it's cooler to give the boys time to use to the weather.  Many Thanks Lee

Hi, we live just north of the Costa Blanca and have a large German Shepherd (32 kilos). We have many friends with large dogs here (Largest is an Irish red setter weighing in at nearly 70 kilos!).

I have never heard that that there is a rule that a dog should be registered and muzzled just because it is large, I know that 'dangerous' dog breeds should be. Will look into it. We never muzzle ours, and vets and kennels staff have never mentioned it. We never let her off the lead though as she is fearful of other dogs and of people she doesn't know. We have lots of lovely countryside near us and most people walk their dogs off lead, small large, whatever, or on the beach off-season. Our friends walk their setter in town where he meets all the other dogs, again there has never been a problem.

I wish you luck in your new adventure.

Thank you Chrissie,

Thank you for that we are feeling more confident since messages like your.  OMG 70kg are you sure? Must be seriously over weight x

Someone has mentioned about the Processionary Caterpillars that appear Feb-March. If you see the sacks hanging from the Pine Trees they are where the Moths have laid their eggs that will develop into the Caterpillars. When they are ready they drop down to the ground and then go in search of a place that they can bury themselves to develop into the Moths. The Processionary Caterpillars are blind and their protection is the spines or hair. They can shoot out the spines/hairs and with an animal such as a dog, the point of contact will result in Necrosis. Noses and tongues are the usual dogs to caterpillars point at which there will be Necrosis. You will need to get your dog to the Vet promptly. When the Processionary Caterpillars go to find soft earth to bury themselves, as they crawl they are connected together nose to tail. You can mistake them for a piece of dirty string. The Processionary Caterpillars are also dangerous to anyone with a heart condition. 

Hi no he's really thin but huge! Biggest head I've seen on a dog and paws the size of my hand. He was from a show litter (both parents had won prizes) but was 'rejected' as he was too tall for his breed to be eligible. 

Hi Chrissie, where are you if you have good walks near you?

In Oliva, between Denia and Gandia.

Hi we have an holiday home in Aigües and are hopefully coming over for 3 months in the car with our 5 year old cocker spaniel once the Covid has settled down 

I’m interested to know were abouts the dogs are allowed to exercise on the beach at El Campello?

Kind regards 

Andy