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I have been using this product ever since I heard it from the Wayne Goss's make-up video. This thing works! I also let my pre-teen daughter uses it and it does reduced the blackheads for her but I guess it will need more taking care of if to eliminate the whole problem. After all, she is at an acne prone age.
I saw immediate results after using this product for just a few days. My skin is clearer, brighter, more evenly toned, and better than it's been in years. I was a little concerned about it being too drying for my skin type, but have had no problems whatsoever with dryness due to the 2% lotion. It's perfect for sensitive skin and for someone who struggles with the seemingly contradictory issues of dryness and clogged pores at the same time. The lotion is easy to apply and feels great.
I love this product! It has done a great job minimizing/unclogging pores (even in the area around the sides of my nose) and has made my skin noticeably smoother and brighter. I don't have any serious acne, but I do occasionally get pimples or blackheads from makeup . Since I started using this, I have had nothing of the sort. If a small pimple does rise to the surface, I just dab this on top & it goes away. I added it to the Resist Retinal Serum and Moisture Boost Hydratinng Tx Cream. Awesome!
Did nothing for me, my pores DID NOT minimized and it makes my skin kind of itchy, I did used it for about 4weeks giving it a chance to "adapt to my skin" NO LUCK, want to send it back since I cant use it.
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This product's failure for me is due to my incorrect assumption that I had dry skin, but I actually had a damaged acid mantle. So the blame is all mine, I'll admit. It's a good product, but better suited for dry/very dry skin. I haven't seen a significant reduction in blackheads/whiteheads after a month's use, but again: my fault, not the product's. I will continue to use until I receive PC's 2%BHA liquid instead. If you have dry skin (for sure), get this product. I'm sure you'll love it
I have dehydrated, combination skin in a really dry climate, and this product has smoothed out blackheads and closed comedones that I have had for years. The clogged pores on my nose and forehead are definitely diminished (without the flaking I've had with all the other products I've tried) and my skin looks brighter. As long as I follow with a moisturizer I don't have any tightness or flaking. The 'purge' only lasted a few weeks. Going to try the BHA 9 next!
I didn't know that this BHA 2% lotion had alcahol in it!?? You know, I thought Paulas choice was so against alcahol and irritating ingredients in your skin care? What gives?
I am not sure I will be using this anymore. I'm disappointed.
Hi there! We're against the bad alcohols used in some skin-care products, not the good ones, which are collectively known as fatty alcohols, which is what this product contains. More info here.
I tried BHA (I usually use AHA), because I had a small breakout. I think I was over-moisturizing. I have combo skin, but on the dry side, so it's hard to strike a balance.
Because of my dryness, I use either Moisture Boost or Skin Recovery cream. Covering this BHA lotion with those moisturizers was just too much, so I decided to go with the 2% liquid, which worked nicely.
If you usually use a lighter moisturizer, this will likely work for you. Also leaves a nice matte finish!
Strange tiny white bumps on my chin that appear to be whiteheads or flaky skin at the base of tiny hairs: Esthetician said they were a combination of oil and dry skin cells. Tried lots of products that didn't work. THIS LOTION WORKS--RIGHT AWAY! I had a sample I was hesitant to use it as lotions usually make me break out. NO BREAKOUTS, NO IRRITATION! Had a tiny bit of flaking, which only lasted a day. I recommend starting out using sparingly every other day. I'm ordering more!
I've been using this lotion for about a year now (thanks to Wayne Goss for recommending it!). I'd never even heard of BHA, but gave it a try. My skin has calmed down considerably as a result of using this exfoliant and I will continue to use it. Very pleased with the result. It works without drying out my skin like other acne lotions I've tried.
Just one tip: be careful when applying that you don't get it on or near your lips, as it can be mildly irritating to the skin there, I've found.
WOW, this product saved my life. For so many years, I've been lead to believe that I'm a genetic freakshow because I have both atopic AND acne-prone skin at the same time. Paula's Choice saved my life because this product is designed for my exact skin type. I am forever thankful because modern skincare advertising tells me that my skin type should not exist, and I finally found a product that accommodates both issues. If you have both dry and acne-prone skin, give this a try.
I didn't like the topical options that came with the acne formulas Paula has created. However, I tried this product as a sample and loved it! It really helped clear up my tricky areas. Since I am using an exfoliant with BHA and am pregnant I am not adding this to my regimen until after I deliver (I'm nervous about using too much BHA--though it's probably harmless). Thankfully pregnancy has cleared up my skin too :) I can't wait to add this into my daily routine, though.
I have been dealing with low/moderate acne in cheeks for almost 10 years now I'm in my thirties. I have tried too many things and have never worked. I have been using this lotion for 3 months already and it's the only thing that has helped me get rid of my acne. However, Im not gonna lie that I have had maybe one pimple a month or none. This is a miracle for me because I was use to break out every month and some of them left me scars. It does work for my skin I really recommend it!
I love this stuff! Its just the right amount of daily (or every other day) exfoliation to keep my skin looking fresh and clear. I get less breakouts when I am using this daily. Also give my skin a pretty glow. I definitely recommend!
I have been using PC products for years. I thought I needed AHA exfolients because I do have some sun damage, and so I used them for awhile but over the years I have found the AHA to be too harsh for my skin. I am 58 and have Northern European very fair and sensitive skin, prone to redness and rosacea. My dermatologist took me off of all AHAs and I used nothing for awhile. Then I discovered Paula's 2% BHA, hoping it might help with the sensitivity and redness. BINGO! Perfection.
This lightweight lotion is a miracle worker on my face! After a few weeks of use, I have noticed that my pores have shrunk. I only need to use one pump to cover my whole face, awesome! It rubs in well, sinks right in, and it works wonders! I only use this once a day (AM) also. I love this stuff! It does not cause any redness or irritation to my face; no flakes either! My face never looks oily or greasy after using this or any of the Skin Recovery line products.
I have rosacea with very fair, very dry skin. My skin is dry from taking Accutane in my 20s. I've seen improvement in the redness from my rosacea since I've been using this product. I've been using it in the morning, and it's a little difficult to blend makeup over it, even if I put Skin Recovery Moisturizer over it. I think I'll try using it at night although I usually use my Metrogel at night.
I'd like to see a smoother texture on this product, so only 4 stars.
A first time Paula's choice customer and so far really happy with my Clear cleanser, Moisture Boost Toner and moisturizer. However, the BHA lotion is making me break out and I know this is the culprit since I am only applying it to my nose, upper lip and foreheaed and these are the areas where I NEVER break out. I just really wanted to love this. My black heads aren't disappearing either and it has been two weeks...
Hi Sarah! We would recommend considering one of our liquid BHAs (or treating with our RESIST 4% BHA Foam), as the rich formula of the 2% BHA Lotion may be too much for you! Please contact our Customer Care Team for assistance with a refund or exchange.
Every version of Paula's Choice BHA products has helped me with millia, blackheads, redness, and even cystic acne. I am now 65 and still have these issues, so I recommend BHA to everyone!
Now my breakouts are much, much less frequent. Even the the occasional millia (whiteheads) resolve themselves with time. It was pretty exciting recently when the only one on my face came off when I was applying the BHA!! Plus, my facialist now has to do virtually NO extractions when I go for a facial.
Look, it's a great product for smoothing your complexion. But for me (after a year), it hasn't worked miracles - I still have blackheads everywhere. This is true even with the BHA9. The fact is, if your skin suffers from inflammation or barrier damage or just sheds cells too fast the best that BHA can do is control/limit the damage - it cannot fix the underlying problem.
This is the most amazing miracle product! I have struggled for years with black heads and enlarged pores. Having EXTREMELY sensitive skin, makes it very difficult to find products that work and don't cause an allergic reaction. From the first this product I noticed my pores shrink drastically and the black heads gone. I have been using it for about 2 months and my skin looks great! I am most happy because it has not irritated my skin in anyway! Thank you for your amazing products!!
This product is a miracle worker , you will notice a difference after 24 hours. It's amazing, thank you Paula and her team for creating this superior product. The problem is the packaging, once you get down to the bottom with a few tablespoons of lotion left the pump doesn't work anymore. You only need a small amount of product so lotion stuck at the bottom could last a month using it everyday. I have to stick a q-tip in the bottle to get the product out twice a day for a month until it's done.
I have dry skin but this BHA lotion does a fantastic job of exfoliating and keeping my skin moisturized. i loved the BHA 2% liquid, but this really helps during the dryer months. I use this almost everyday and have had no problems with it! LOVE IT!
I like the 1% BHA lotion, so I thought I'd see if I could handle the 2% BHA lotion, assuming that it was just a stronger version of the 1%. Boy was I wrong. The 2% BHA lotion is a vastly different product. The 2% BHA lotion looks and feels like a typical sunscreen, thick and white. It goes on like sunscreen, and requires a bit of extra rubbing to get rid of its white appearance. It actually looks and feels kind of greasy on my face and led to pimples for me and my girlfriend. No bueno.
Developing horrific adult acne is really devastating & embarrassing. The only thing worse than battling acne, is battling super dry skin with acne. I've spent more money on acne products & dermatologists than I care to admit. NOTHING compares to the BHA lotion... It has seriously changed my life! Instantly reduces redness & diminishes breakouts overnight while leaving my skin smooth & hydrated. Don't give up on BHA, you just have to find the right strength & formula for your skin type.
What makes this product unique?Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Lotion Exfoliant moisturizes as it exfoliates both the skin's surface and inside the pore, reshaping the pore lining, unclogging pores and improving skin cell turnover rate. This creates a dramatic improvement in the skin's appearance, feel, and function, leading to healthier skin. There is a great deal of research indicating that BHA (beta hydroxy acid) increases collagen production and drastically smooths the surface of skin. Additionally, BHA has antibacterial properties that attack blemish-causing bacteria. The lush texture of the 2% BHA Lotion makes skin feel satiny soft, while potent anti-irritants help calm a reddened, blotchy complexion.
This product is 100% fragrance- and colorant-free with a pH range of 3.2-3.8. Every Paula's Choice BHA product is formulated with additional soothing agents.
Who is this product for? All skin types may use this product, but the texture is especially suited for those with normal to very dry skin prone to blemishes.
NOTE: Those allergic to aspirin (acetylsalicylate) should not use products containing salicylic acid (beta hydroxy acid).
International Immunopharmacology, August 2009, pages 1,126–1,130; British Journal of Dermatology, August 2007, pages 295–300; Journal of Cosmetic Science, November-December 2004, pages 519-531; Archives of Internal Medicine, July 2002, pages 1531–1532; Annals of Dermatology and Venereology, January 2002, pages 137–142; Archives of Dermatology, November 2000, pages 1390–1395; Pain, January 1996, pages 71–82; and Seminars in Dermatology, December 1990, pages 305–308.
Key Ingredients:
vitamin E, salicylic acid, willow herb, BHA (beta hydroxy acid), green tea, sweet almond oil, squalane, grape seed oil, beta-glucan
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol (thickener), Squalane (emollient), Glycerin (skin-identical ingredient), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate (thickeners), Salicylic Acid (beta hydroxy acid/exfoliant), Epilobium Angustifolium (Willowherb) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract (anti-irritant), Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea)Leaf Extract (antioxidant), Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil (antioxidant plant oil), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil (non-fragrant plant oil), Beta Glucan (antioxidant), Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E/antioxidant), Panthenol (water-binding agent), Bisabolol (anti-irritant), Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate (emulsifier), Xanthan Gum (thickener), Sodium Citrate (pH adjuster), Butylene Glycol (slip agent), Acacia Senegal Gum, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum (thickeners), Tocopherol (vitamin E/antioxidant), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster), Ethylhexyglycerin (skin conditioning agent), Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate (preservatives).
DIRECTIONS: Apply once or twice daily after cleansing and toning. Apply a dime-sized amount over the entire face, including the eyes (avoid the lower lash line and eyelids). Do not rinse. For daytime, follow with a broad-spectrum sunscreen rated SPF 25 or greater.
Detailed instructions on how/when to apply your Paula's Choice products can be found in our How to Put Together Your Own Skincare Routine article.
What's the difference between AHA and BHA exfoliants? Do I need both?
When properly formulated, both AHAs and BHA are brilliant options for exfoliating the surface of skin. Both AHA and BHA work to reduce wrinkles, stimulate collagen, and firm skin but each has its special qualities you'll want to consider when deciding which one to use:
If your skin is sun-damaged and you're also struggling with acne or clogged pores, add a BHA product to your routine.
If you'd like to use an AHA and BHA at the same time, that is an option, though not really necessary. Some people find they work well when they're applied at the same time, but if you want to give this a try it is best to apply them separately, one during the day and one in the evening.
How do I use an AHA or BHA exfoliant?
What strength of BHA should I use? Will a higher concentration provide better and faster results?
What makes the Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Lotion Exfoliant different from the 2% BHA Gel and Liquid?
Your AHA (glycolic acid) products have a higher percentage than your BHA (salicylic acid) products. Does this mean AHA is a stronger exfoliant?
At what point after my laser and/or peel procedure can I begin using my BHA exfoliant again?
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Great cheap way to help with safety on our dangerous road ways. This product is sturdy, easy to install and has blinking and constant on mode.I feel a lot safer knowing I have a better chance of being seen.
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Does exactley as advertsied. Rear light is nice and bright and the flash setting will instantley make you safer out on the road. The front light is strictly used just to be seen, its not really a functioning headlight. If you ride a bike on public streets, you need this.
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Cruise for Gold Qualifiers—Mike and Mary Lynne Martens
Congratulations to Mike and Mary Lynne Martens from Cochrane, Alberta, Canada, on qualifying for the Cruise for Gold trip! Here's what they had to say about qualifying for the cruise…
"When our neighbors, Tanya and Dewey German, caught me arriving home from work one day last October and invited us to a tasting party at their home, we neither had no idea we were about to be introduced to the coolest people in the world, nor could we have imagined how this encounter would impact our family and change the course of our lives. Although we weren't looking to start another business, Mary Lynne had an incredible result with MonaVie Active and we quickly fell in love with the MonaVie family of products. From the first time we saw, The Best Just Got Better video and listened to our upline Blue Diamond Joe Wack show the plan, we realized that MonaVie was a company and an opportunity unlike anything we had ever seen.
"The culture of MonaVie is very unique, we love that it is an equilateral opportunity that brings people together from all walks of life. The personal development, business skills, and life skills that we have gained since joining MonaVie have proven valuable in all areas of our lives. We are very grateful to our upline—the Germans, Laus, Cotes, St. Amands, Wacks, Huvas, and Merritts—who have all invested their time in us to ensure that the foundation of our business is built solid for long-term growth and profitability.
"We had reset our goal date to achieve Gold several times; and, when the Cruise for Gold promotion was announced, we were up for the challenge. This rank was earned through the efforts of our entire team, including our children, who all made commitments and took action. To achieve Gold, we had to break out of our comfort zone and do differently. We pushed ourselves to take actions every day and overcome some of our challenges and weaknesses. The week before our first 'Golden week,' I made 42 phone calls in 90 minutes and followed those up with 15 one-on-ones, placing product, and getting out to all of the tasting parties that we could.
"Joe Wack has always coached us that any goal in MonaVie can be achieved, and how quickly you achieve those goals is only determined by two things: the number of actions that you take and the skill level at which you take those actions. We followed this advice and plugged into the system and the activities of our upline. We make every effort to attend all local, regional, and national functions to continue to build our skill set and to learn to develop people in our downline with the same passion, respect, and care as our upline has done for us.
"In our first year with MonaVie, we have learned that if you believe, take actions, and never quit, the rewards will be limitless. We would like to thank Dallin Larsen and the entire MonaVie team for being the best company for the world; our upline Joe and Colleen Wack and Al and Sherry Huva for their patience, guidance, and support; and our awesome team of Stevo, Rob and Jacqui, Patricia, Susan and Rob, Alan and Lynn, and so many others who are hot on our heels and will be hitting Gold and beyond very soon as we all continue to work together to share this wonderful way of life with anyone who has a dream. We will be forever grateful to our sponsors, Dewey and Tanya German, for thinking of us and taking the time to bring us along on this amazing journey.
"We are very excited for MonaVie 2.0 and look forward to an action-packed Caribbean vacation with our teammates and all of the other qualifiers!"


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The Queensland Healer and the Miniature Australian Shepherd have close to the same energy level, so the mix would be good. As long as your dog is well socialized and will tolerate a puppy, I would say go for it.5/23/2015 8:55:53 AM
1. If the puppy and your dog are both well socialized then they should get along fine. Take your dog to meet your new pup several times before taking him/her home. 2. It could be another female as long as your Westie does not show same-sex aggression. 3. Yes, the Australian Shepherd, mini or not needs an average of 2 - 2 1/2 hours of exercise a day -- both walks/runs on and off leash. So be prepared to exercise the dog in that fashion for his/her entire life, until they get into their late senior years. I know one Mini Aussie whom is 10 years old and still needs 2 hours of jogging exercise every day, an hour in the morning and an hour at night.4/29/2015 8:59:34 PM
The moment your get your Miniature Australian Shepherd puppy you can start training your pup yourself. However, you should enroll your pup in a Puppy Obedience/Socialization class with your local Positive Reinforcement trainer. They will be able to tell you how old your pup has to be to enroll, normally about 4 months old as the pup must have all of his shots first.1/16/2015 5:35:07 PM
If you need to ask this question, you are not ready to breed. You need to spend more time with a qualified, reputable, and responsible breeder of Mini Australian Shepherds. There is no 'Toy Australian Shepherd' breed recognized by any kennel club. The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a breed all it's own, so yes; you would breed a Mini to a Mini. But again, you are not ready if you have to ask that question. Please be responsible and contact a good breeder first.5/1/2014 12:24:09 AM
The vulva increases in size. Once that increases in size, blood will flow. That is a sign of heat. However, a bitch can have silent heat. If this is the case, the vulva will swell with no discharge.1/7/2014 7:49:24 PM
I am a professional breeder, and I never breed a breed a female until she is 2 years old.3/8/2013 9:08:35 PM
I give 5 shots total - 6 wks, 8 wks, 11 wks and 14 wks. then Rabies at 14 wks.3/8/2013 9:09:43 PM
That is an impossible question to answer without more information such as: the environment, location of the bed, other members in the family, access to exercise, feeding schedule, etc.3/8/2013 9:13:20 PM
I am a firm believer that any dogs needs a canine playmate. It doesn't affect their relationship with their humans, and in fact, may add to the joy of having 2 little clowns to watch interact with each other!1/24/2013 3:38:43 PM
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If Aussies are bred right, they should be born without tails. Sometimes though, they do have tails. If they do have a tail, you can dock their tails when they are young puppies. Aussies that have tails, usuly have nice long feathered tails. 11/16/2012 8:53:55 PM
Most Aussies and Mini Aussies nowadays are born with tails. The minority are born without tails, and those that are "natural bobs" can have tails that are very short, or a half length tail, 3/4 length, etc. So even some "natural bobs" will have to have the extra length docked in order to meet breed standards. The majority of aussies and mini aussies are born with long tails with a white tip on the end. 11/29/2012 3:39:51 PM
I dock my puppies' tails when they are three days old.4/12/2015 11:24:59 PM
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I would definitely take her to the vet. The vet should be able to help. Hope everything goes well!!11/16/2012 8:57:17 PM
First of all, take her to the vet for blood work. She could have a thyroid problem. However, when you feed her, feed her only what is recommended by the food manufacturer. After she eats, take the bowl up so it is not a constant reminder to her. 11/29/2012 3:42:51 PM
You should talk to a good breeder about that. Also, there is a LOT to learn about breeding dogs, if you already haven't done research. Things like health testing, genetics, etc. An awesome site to go to would be qualityaussies.webs.com There is SO much Aussie info on it! Including breeding. Quality Aussies is one of my favorite website. If all checks out well about your Aussies, and you decide to breed them, I would highly reccomend going to this site. Also, it would be a very good idea to work with a really good breeder. Hope this helps!11/16/2012 9:13:57 PM
Personally, I would not breed a pair with such a drastic size difference. It would be better, if you have your heart set on raising a litter of puppies, to contact a reputable breeder who will consider breeding to an outside dog.11/29/2012 3:45:30 PM
Aussie are all different. Some of very energetic and will require a lot of walking to not be destructive. Mine nt like that. She does not like the heat so we have only been taking short bathroom walks. As for favorite in household. I had an American Eskimo hey are "ONE" people dogs only. Aussie are not. They love there families very much. My Aussie prefers my 11 year old when she wants to play and she prefers me when she wants to nap.They are a breed Known for loving their family. I will say though they also have a very protective nature. Almost all aussies are leary of strangers but mine goes into protective mood. She does not want strange people coming near myself or my son and will nonstop park at them to get them away. She parks at all new friends that come over. She has never growled or showed teeth but she barks a lot. Again all Aussie's are protective of their families but some are way faster to accept strangers. I would suggest early socialization.7/23/2012 8:45:04 PM
All Aussies must have long, daily exercise. If you don't exercise your Aussie, it can become destructive. Aussies without exercise will probably be unhappy. Our Aussie doesn't have a favorite person in our family. She loves everyone in our family the same! All Aussies are different though, but you shouldn't expect your Aussie to love one person in the family way more then the other person in the family. Aussies sure do LOVE their family!11/16/2012 9:25:51 PM
Gunner is going to be a husky boy. It is normal for larger pups to gain about a pound per week while they are growing fast - up til about 4 months old. Then the weight gain slows down. 11/29/2012 3:47:55 PM
We have two 4 year old mini aussies who are litter mates. Our female absolutely loves our cat, they are best friends. Our male aussie is very indifferent with the cat. 6/30/2012 10:37:11 AM
I have a 1 1/2 yr old mini aussie female and we have 4 cats. She Loves Them! The cats were here before her and she was a puppy when I got her. We have one other dog a King Charles Cavalier and although she gets along with him she is indifferent to him. When she plays it is Always with the cats. She chases throughout the house and has occassionally tried to herd them. We have one Big orange Tabby that is almost as big as the aussie and they rough house and play in the same why that littermate puppies play. So cats she loves. Dogs that we meet on walks she does not. She does not like strange dogs or strange people and will bark a lot. However, if she sees a cat walk past the window she whines cause she wants to play with it.7/23/2012 8:29:22 PM
My mimi, Macy heards my cat into the shower stall and won't let him out! But, when Joey (the cat) gets tired he jumps over and the chase starts all over. Never any biting or scratching just playing.12/27/2012 10:34:42 PM
There are a couple of reasons... maybe there is something wrong with that pup. Usually, however, if there is a pup who has something wrong with it, Mom just pushes it aside and doesn't encourage it to nurse like she does the others. OR maybe she is a bad mother. There are some dams who truly are NOT good mothers. If you feel the pup is healthy, just take it away and feed it yourself. Then if it thrives, when it is a little older put it back with the litter (with lots of supervision)and see how she takes care of it.11/29/2012 3:52:15 PM
He should be shown, PennHipped, have a good pedigree, tested for HC, PRA, MDR1, and bred to one female with these same goals IF they are up to standards. Why are you breeding your dog? If you are offended because I am asking this question you should not be breeding. If you are going to say he's a good pet and I think he's pretty, find someone who DOES breed quality, championed Miniature American Shepherds and ask them. They will tell you what you should do with him. Wait until he is 2 years old as you cannot do testings till then.6/5/2012 10:05:53 PM
you need to to take her to the vet and say i need an expanation8/12/2012 5:16:55 PM
Awww... she's running into stuff? She could have a sight problem. If she is a merle with no colored hair around her eyes, there is a possibility of blindness. Having blue eyes doesn't mean there is a better chance of blindness though. Just like people with blue eyes aren't predisposed to blindness more than brown eyed people. If she is only a month old, her eyes have probably only been open for a week or so, and their eyesight is never real clear in the beginning. Give her a little more time, then by 6 weeks, if there is no improvement, take her to the vet. Even if blind, she can do just fine, especially if you get her a companion dog to be her guide. You would be amazed at how intuitive mini aussies or aussies are when it comes to helping ailing buddies.11/29/2012 3:58:22 PM
Miniatures measure below 18 inches at the shoulder. Standards are above 18 inches at the shoulder.11/15/2012 6:54:43 PM
They are two different breeds. A mini aussie is not recognized currently. A miniature american shepherd is the recognized breed for AKC. An aussie has no size variety. Check your registration. If the animal is under 19" for an aussie female, it is not within the standards for showing as it will be slight of bone. A mini that is 19" will be too big and be well overdone. 5 mos old is not really a good time to tell how big it will get. It will grow until about 12 mos. 1/7/2014 7:52:51 PM
I would advise against getting a puppy or adult dog until your yard is securely fenced. Mini Aussies are too expensive to risk losing one.1/24/2013 3:41:13 PM
I have 2 miniature Australian Shepherd's that weigh 27lbs each6/1/2012 3:23:30 AM
My miniature australian shepherd girl is between 35 and 40 lbs... She was the "moose"of the litter though, and she's just at the high end of the scale (not overweight, just all around bigger) Anyway, ask of her litter mates are about 25-28 lbs, which I think is about average. 8/8/2012 9:44:03 AM
A male mini aussie should not exceed the 18" standard. A female should not exceed 17". If the dog is heavy boned, it could weigh as much as 48 lbs. or so. 11/29/2012 4:04:48 PM
It is probably because your mini austrailain shepherd thinks he is alpha, he is finding his place in the pack and needs to know you are the leader. Do not allow him to do this. He is not old enough to understand anything sexual so if you have to explain it to your grandson just tell him he thinks he is the one in charge, not you. Take him to obedience when he has all of his shots. Neutering might be something to consider in the future but does not always quit it. Just do not let your puppy get away with jumping, biting, walking ahead of you, etc. He'll learn. Females do the same thing.6/5/2012 10:08:07 PM
Puppies go through a phase where it's hard to get them to stop doing something that they have become accustomed to. It will pass. Give it some more time and your dog will stop nipping so much.1/17/2013 11:48:52 PM
I would try taking a spray bottle with just water in it and when he bites your ankles give him a mist of water in the face. I did that
with my aussie when he would chew on my flowers outside. A few times of water in the face and a firm "No" did the trick. Good Luck!! :)3/17/2015 4:15:20 PM
My toy aussie is extremely bonded to me -- will follow me anywhere, doesn't wander. However, he is just as attached to my college-age daughter even though she has been absent so much time in the little over year we've had him. The "butt wiggle" and spinning jumps upon your arrival home are heart warming. He seems to prefer women to men, but he is attached to both my sons too.
I don't leave him outside alone (yard not fenced), but he is never on leash in our year (only for outings, which he is fine with, doesn't pull, etc.). He LOVES the attention from strangers and other dogs. Most say they need A LOT of exercise to stay content, I guess I just have a lazy one, because a leisurely walk around our 1.5 acres is plenty for him! He'll usually go out, do his business and head back in. He does like to chase balls, etc. -- and since he is so small, it's not a problem to get that exercise inside! Perfect little package - with so much love! Very easy to train, too.2/3/2012 12:02:44 PM
i have a 4 month old red merle mini aussie and i taught him to put his toys back in his box. and sometimes i see him taking them out and moving them somewhere else box and all4/8/2012 1:39:02 PM
I would try to get a toy aussie (small mini). Mine doesn't seem to need a lot of exercise -- and he's so little, we can play fetch in the living room/hall way. We are a family of 5, but 2 are in college, 1 in high school and both my husband and I work. He is EXTREMELY excited to see us return home, but doesn't mind the kennel at all. He actually sees me pick up my purse and trots to the kennel without hesitation to get his "good bye" treat. I don't close the door anymore, because he's proven himself responsible alone (1 1/2 yrs), but it's a way for me to signal that I am going out. I'm not sure if I got lucky because I got my toy at a pet store, and he was 7 months old! Broke my heart to see a dog in a cage for sooo long. We previously had a black lab who could never to be trusted to be in the house alone. I loved my first dog, but this AUSSIE is the best dog EVER!!!2/3/2012 12:08:44 PM
I got one of my Minis when I was living in an apartment before I started working. She did very well when I was home but when I did start working she would throw a temper-tantrum and pee on the carpet everyday before I left for work even though she was potty trained. After a few months she settled down a bit. They do need a lot of exercise if they are stuck in a apartment all day and if they don't have enough to do they tend to get desctuctive. We ended up getting another mini for a play mate but they tend to get noisey when they play. If you really want a mini aussie, I would recommend lots of exercise whenever you can and always have something for the pup to chew on, sticks tend to be popular but are messy. Also, I would gradually get the dog used to you being away after she/he is trained so there will be less issues with you leaving all day.10/23/2012 11:14:54 AM
We have had 2 aussies while raising a family during the last 25 years. They were both excellent with my kids. We have always had cats and they got on fine. One of my cats makes it a point to always come and rub on the dog before she comes in from outside. If your kids are little you have to remember that these are herding dogs and will want to herd your two year old instinctively. They are sometimes smarter than your kid is at certain ages. So you have to be on top of them. They are excellent amazing dogs.2/25/2012 4:22:46 PM
"Shepherds" in general have a tenancy to want to herd. This means they may nip at ankles of owners to their kids unless they are trained not to do so. Mini Aussies are no exception.1/5/2012 3:44:55 PM
if you get one when it is a puppy and train it and teach it the word "NO" and to obey, then it wouldn't be a problem.10/2/2012 9:42:30 PM
The breed standard for the Mini Aussie calls for a docked tail. 12/20/2011 9:31:44 AM
Most mini australian shepherds tails are docked however some are born naturally without a tail 1/6/2012 2:10:19 PM
Yes it is hereditary for herding purposes so they wouldn't trip on their tail.11/11/2012 7:44:17 PM
Well, they are puppies and puppies don't sleep as long as adults. They have to go potty more often, so they wake up. As they mature, they will sleep longer - just like human babies. Hang in there - it gets better!1/24/2013 3:43:00 PM
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The Groovy-Eclipse inferencing engine is now aware of generic types. For example, the type of the loop variable in a for loop is inferred from the type of the collection expression:
And, of course, the editor will notify you when you are using a loop variable incorrectly:
There are a couple of pieces not yet implemented in this area, that we are planning post 2.1.0. First, inferencing of the type of the closure variable inside of
DefaultGroovyMethods is not available yet. For example:
In this situation, the type of
it is Integer and the
abs() method is valid, but it will be underlined in the Groovy editor.
Also, type inferencing for maps and lists is currently simple. The static type of the first element of the list or map is looked at. If the type can be determined, then it is used, otherwise
Object is used.
Generics-aware hover support
Similarly, code hovers now display the generics information of the value being selected:
Improved content assist
We have made a few improvements to content assist to make it easier for users. In addition to the improved type inferencing described above, which will provide better proposals for lists and maps, we have worked on a better sorting algorithm for proposals.
In prior versions of Groovy-Eclipse, the most commonly used content assist proposals such as local variables often got lost amidst rarely used proposals such as Default Groovy Methods and type proposals. Now, we have reworked our relevance algorithm and we ensure that local variables are above, instance methods and fields are next, and type proposals are always last.
As you can see in the screenshot above, the ordering is non-static fields, static fields, non-static methods, static methods, default groovy methods, and finally types.
Extension point for proposal filtering and sorting
For Groovy DSL implementors, we have provided a new extension point for Groovy-Eclipse that allows third-party plugins to provide additional sorting and filtering for Groovy content assist. For more information, see the org.codehaus.groovy.eclipse.codeassist.completion.completionProposalFilter extension point in the org.codehaus.groovy.eclipse.codeassist.completion plugin.
Script folders
Groovy-Eclipse now supports the notion of script folders. A script folder is a source folder that is meant to contain Groovy scripts. Groovy scripts are not sent to the compiler, are optionally copied to the appropriate output folder, and have fully editing support enabled (e.g., content assist, hovers, underlining, etc.).
Script folders can be configured in Eclipse Preferences -> Groovy -> Compiler preference page:
Several script folders are included by default, which can be changed if required. Each entry is a regular expression that captures a set of Groovy files to be treated as scripts. The syntax of these regular expressions are similar to the syntax of Apache Ant patternSets. By default, script folders are disabled workspace-wide. Uncheck the "Disable script folders..." check box to enable them.
Also, each filter entry in the script folders list has a check box. If the box is checked then scripts matching that filter entry are copied to the output folder. If unchecked, the scripts are not copied to the output folder.
Groovy scripts are designated through a variant of the groovy icon in the Package Explorer:
and in the Editor
What's next?
The 2.1.0 final release is scheduled for a week from now to coincide with the 2.5.0 release of the SpringSource Tool Suite before SpringOne 2GX in October. Because this version is a release candidate, only critical bug fixes will be made between now and the final release.
We appreciate community support and feedback. If you wish to join the discussion about Groovy-Eclipse then please sign up for the mailing list. For any issues you have (or enhancements you'd like to see), please raise them in our issue tracker.


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First Known Use: 1748
adjective au·to·mat·ic \ˌȯ-tə-ˈma-tik\
of a machine or device : having controls that allow something to work or happen without being directly controlled by a person
of a gun : shooting many bullets very quickly when the trigger is pulled
: happening or done without deliberate thought or effort
Full Definition of AUTOMATIC
a : largely or wholly involuntary; especially : reflex 5 <automatic blinking of the eyelids>b : acting or done spontaneously or unconsciouslyc : done or produced as if by machine : mechanical <the answers were automatic>
: having a self-acting or self-regulating mechanism <an automatic transmission>
of a firearm : firing repeatedly until the trigger is released
— au·to·mat·i·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
— au·to·ma·tic·i·ty \-mə-ˈti-sə-tē, -ma-\ noun
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Examples of AUTOMATIC
- Without thinking, he gave an automatic reply.
- She always has an automatic smile for everyone.
Origin of AUTOMATIC
Greek automatos self-acting, from aut- + -matos (akin to Latin ment-, mens mind) — more at mind
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- Synonyms
- instinctive, instinctual, involuntary, knee-jerk, mechanic, mechanical, robotic, spontaneous
- Antonyms
- nonmechanical
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: a gun that shoots many bullets very quickly : an automatic weapon
: a vehicle that changes gears by itself at different speeds : a car with automatic transmission
Full Definition of AUTOMATIC
: a machine or apparatus that operates automatically: asa : an automatic firearmb : an automatic transmission
: a semiautomatic firearm
: audible
Examples of AUTOMATIC
- Will your next car be a manual or an automatic?
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