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Gosh . That's a) an awful lot of money. b) IF he needs desexing/housetraining/supervising ... an awful lot of extra work c) Another VERY large dog's needs/space to consider when manouevering a new baby workload around .... d) a plunge into unknown territory... it sounds like he is kennelled with other dogs .so he may not mind where he pees- or have good eating manners ..or be good at sharing space 24/7 with humans.. before you make the drive.. ask the breeder to scan/send you his hip scores ,and results of any other tests he's had.Also ask her what experience he has had with baby humans !! I just think it's odd, that if he is a 'champion' and is only 2 and just mature- that they are offloading him ..presumably entire . You haven't asked them if he is entire or not? ( then again I know not much about the show world) and, no, HIS kennel area is not 'neutral' territory for a first meeting. That goes for human meet & greets too ;) Often a dog, surrounded by his kennelmates/familiar territory will be VERY different than when he is removed from all things familiar and safe. Oh - have you owned a male dog before? Especially an entire/ freshly desexed one around an entire bitch who may come in season soon? Even if you desex him ..and your girl comes in season shortly after you get him .. he may well try & mate with her ..or be a pest. Do you have plans to separate them during this 3 week period? ...and/or somewhere she can be kept safe from other dogs ..as he may become very protective of her as well.

Sometimes free dogs are a wonderful find ... esp. if they come from a situation such as a marriage breakup/family death, and folks just have to rehome the dog quickly ... I have seen lots of absolutely perfect dogs like this. Caution is advised though, same as with getting any dog - always meet & greet first , check housing/health etc view any papers/certificates from vet..

Our old dog , Gertie used to bury the chooks alive ! A few times we caught her .. with a poor chook upside down in a hole - on their backs ,with heads & legs pointing up....dirt all over . One way to keep dinner fresh . Chooks were bruised, but recovered OK

She's got a delicate little face

Chili ... or pepper. yes, he may pull a face and run away ... but that means it's working ;) ..and he'll not do it again! You must provide something else for him to carry/chew though ... does he have a digging pit? Balls? It's very hard to 'teaqch' pups to leave things alone ... especially if there is no one home for long periods. best to put shoes/etc well away .. use barriers on doorways ..all that sort of thing. It's a LOT easier to NOT start a habit .. than it is to stop it. My choice would be to not have a puppy with all that sort of mulch /stuff around - but if that is all you have , you may need to get him an enclosure without that in it. A puppy with stones/bark in his tummy is not a happy puppy I don't feel it's ideal to be continually saying "No" /"leave it" etc when outside .... makes it hard for puppy to just relax and concentrate on learning other things ....

Poor little guy- he just was not meant to be here ... I am glad he had a happy time last night for you.

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I think you have made your decision, and I think it is the right one. If he is a bit clingy, then imagine the joy he and the older couple will be able to give each other You will be anxious , esp. in the first days/weeks after your partner leaves ... and the pup will pick up on this as well. You had a big plan for this little pup ... he was to be your companion , a memory of your partner, security ,a friend..... and now it seems all that is not to be . That's really sad ,and leaves a big hole ........... BUT............. he is a little pup , and there are other dogs who could also fill that space very well... That is no criticism at all............... I have had many dogs ... one was my 'heart' dog , my constant companion ... they ALL have filled a spot in my life and heart- and they ALL have given me their love and loyalty.......and I have never felt guilty about loving a new one after one died - You may well change your mind one day when you see a photo/hear a story /meet a dog who will look into your eyes ...and you will feel that tug on your heartstrings I wish you all the best.

And that is a loooong time if you live in apartments with thin walls . I agree with you about a lot of poodles not being couch potatoes

Providing the vet who is speying her is experienced with doing/interpreting the correct joint Xrays - it should work... ?

This must be so hard for you... and for harper. I know from your posts how much you love him. It would be very hard for a puppy so much involved with people at the breeders have wonderful new owners... then get left alone . He's a baby puppy, and what he's doing is pretty normal ...baby puppies bone very quickly with people... and love having company. My first thought would be to contact a professional trainer/behaviourist (recommended by folks on here) to personally assess the situation and give you help- but doing this before Saturday would be almost impossible now Rehoming may be the best option for you .. it would remove all teh continual worry about neighbours/landlord. Very sad, but perhaps you can get an older dog for a companion? An older dog who is used to being alone ..and who will provide you with comfort and security , without all the 'growing pains' ? Thinking of you ....

Well Done Gracie & Colleen :)

thoughts for you ,your son and Alfie ....

Oh - sorry you're so unwell, Luke ... watch the nurses, get food smuggled in , and get well soon!

The darker the chocolate the more cocoa and teh more theobromine . Milk choc easter eggs/choc biscuits etc are thing layers of usually poor quality.. not much chemical in there to hurt a dog.... Definitely keep an eye open .. hope they are both OK.

That's awful You don't have a printer? Perhaps take a leap, and go to a local printer- not just a camera shop? Someone who will make adjustments and try for a good quality print? if the photos are really bad quality- go back to that shop and let them know you can't use them ! can you post a couple of the originals that didn't print well? Someone may know if you can edit or something

Eat well over the bridge, Chester . Guineas do have their likes/dislikes ..and can fight . Make sure these two now are somewhere sheltered overnight ..and have HEAPS of clean hay /shredded paper in which to tunnel and keep warm

Asa believer in some non-orthodox medicines *looks around nervously for certain posters* I am glad that you have some information and help. Hoping, that in a couple of weeks you will begin to see an improvement ...

Try pup on some bony lamb flap in a big piece.. so he crunches the bone in those back teeth ... if that doesn't work .. perhaps back to the vet for a yank ;)

I would be at the vets ... and then , if it is an injury from teh groomer - you have a record of it . Hope he feels better soon!

Contact K9pro ( steve) CLICK HERE Hope you can find out why, and get help with managing your two....

Mine all sleep in their own beds ... even Mr.Wilson now, since I fixed him up a cosy enclosed bed :)

Christine x- I know about that sort of mouse problem My sympathies ! We have I set of mouse proof cupboards - and a lot of stuff in those plastic crates on wheels! Duke sounds a very handy guy to have around

Got me for a second there!