Deb08 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Morning Everyone, We went to a pet show on Sunday, we had all the kids. Hubby had his mind set on one breed. Then we stumbled upon my son's girlfriends Aunt, who showed us her breed ( amstaff), while they were really nice dogs....I have to walk, look after it and having a small pony wondering around the house....well yes they are really nice looking dogs, but not for us. And we take our dogs caravaning...the amstaff would take up the whole damn caravan. We were given some ideas, like don't have hounds ( we live in a rural area), one sniff, and they are off, don't have gun dogs, we live opp a pond with lots of ducks and a river. It would spend more time in the river and the pond then inside. Besides I like have the ducks visiting morning and night. Hubby like the bulldogs, but they snore louder then he does...so being that he wanted to be top dog so to speak...really nice dogs...but not for us. Anyway cut a long story short we went with a toy breed, much to hubby ( joking) disgust, hubby has colour, fluff and height issues, he went there not wanting white, fluffy or small hehe....I think it really funny, at least he got half of his way it has not got oodle in it's name. And before anyone starts, I had no idea until yesterday that hubby had been in contact with the breeder ( she reg) ALL day. So now I have to get ready to bring him home. Being that I have 3 and 1/2 year old female, this other is 4 and 1/2 month old male Should I buy him some toys? Do I leave the toys, new bed and stuff around for the older dog to get used to, or wait till we bring the puppy home? I am going to go to Better Pets today to have look, buy him a lead. By some wool for mum to crochet his blanket ( mum does this for all the new dogs in the extended family) The older dog lost her mate a three weeks ago, her mate was 16 years old female He is being desexed, clipped and chipped on Wednesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Congratulations, what breed is he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyra Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 How exciting What breed is he and can we see some photos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fit for a King Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I'll play devil's advocate...you knew nothing about the breed yet bought it on the same day anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 (edited) I think it really funny, at least he got half of his way it has not got oodle in it's name His loss then I reckon. We were given some ideas, like don't have hounds ( we live in a rural area), one sniff, and they are off, don't have gun dogs, we live opp a pond with lots of ducks and a river. It would spend more time in the river and the pond then inside. I don't think much of the advice you were given. A fair proportion of hounds are not scent hounds and don't tend to roam. It can't happen anyway if your dog is kept in appropriate fencing. I hope you don't think you can let your toy breed pup have free range. I know toys who do both of the things you mention here.. .buggering off and duck chasing. Edited September 9, 2008 by poodlefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMolly Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I think it really funny, at least he got half of his way it has not got oodle in it's name His loss then I reckon. We were given some ideas, like don't have hounds ( we live in a rural area), one sniff, and they are off, don't have gun dogs, we live opp a pond with lots of ducks and a river. It would spend more time in the river and the pond then inside. I don't think much of the advice you were given. A fair proportion of hounds are not scent hounds and don't tend to roam. It can't happen anyway if your dog is kept in appropriate fencing. I hope you don't think you can let your toy breed pup have free range. I know toys who do both of the things you mention here.. .buggering off and duck chasing. One of my toy breed girls, will run like the wind if she gets out the front door, nose to the ground... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ell&diesel Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I'll play devil's advocate...you knew nothing about the breed yet bought it on the same day anyway? I read this: And before anyone starts, I had no idea until yesterday that hubby had been in contact with the breeder ( she reg) ALL day. So now I have to get ready to bring him home. ...and interpreted it as she didn't know the puppy was coming? Correct me if I'm wrong though. And if I'm right, I have to say this: puppies/kittens/pets of any kind should never be bought on a whim or as a suprise. And to answer your questions - I'd buy toys but be very careful to make sure your existing dog doesn't get protective over any of them when puppy comes along. Also, perhaps buy the puppy a bed and put a towel/rag in there with the puppy's scent in it before you bring the puppy home - it may help your existing dog get used to the scent. Best of luck, and show us some photos when you get a chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fit for a King Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Even if hubbie then spent yesterday on phone with breeder after meeting her Sunday (all supposition) did he research the breed at all????? I agree - buying on a whim is a dangerous thing to do....hope it works out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvabull Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 What breed is it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie N Her Aussie Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Hi Deb. Congratulations on the new puppy. What kind of dog did you get? We're all pondering away trying to guess in our minds. =] You'll have to post some photos of him when you work out how to do it. (photobucket.com) In regards to the toys; I'd be buying him a few new one and introducing him slowly to your other dogs, but keeping him seperated for a little while when you're not able to keep an eye on him. best of luck =D Morning Everyone,We went to a pet show on Sunday, we had all the kids. Hubby had his mind set on one breed. Then we stumbled upon my son's girlfriends Aunt, who showed us her breed ( amstaff), while they were really nice dogs....I have to walk, look after it and having a small pony wondering around the house....well yes they are really nice looking dogs, but not for us. And we take our dogs caravaning...the amstaff would take up the whole damn caravan. We were given some ideas, like don't have hounds ( we live in a rural area), one sniff, and they are off, don't have gun dogs, we live opp a pond with lots of ducks and a river. It would spend more time in the river and the pond then inside. Besides I like have the ducks visiting morning and night. Hubby like the bulldogs, but they snore louder then he does...so being that he wanted to be top dog so to speak...really nice dogs...but not for us. Anyway cut a long story short we went with a toy breed, much to hubby ( joking) disgust, hubby has colour, fluff and height issues, he went there not wanting white, fluffy or small hehe....I think it really funny, at least he got half of his way it has not got oodle in it's name. And before anyone starts, I had no idea until yesterday that hubby had been in contact with the breeder ( she reg) ALL day. So now I have to get ready to bring him home. Being that I have 3 and 1/2 year old female, this other is 4 and 1/2 month old male Should I buy him some toys? Do I leave the toys, new bed and stuff around for the older dog to get used to, or wait till we bring the puppy home? I am going to go to Better Pets today to have look, buy him a lead. By some wool for mum to crochet his blanket ( mum does this for all the new dogs in the extended family) The older dog lost her mate a three weeks ago, her mate was 16 years old female He is being desexed, clipped and chipped on Wednesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb08 Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 1 We did not buy him on whim. We have been researching for a while, we knew our old dog was sick. We have been researching breeds for months now. We have NOT replaced our old dog, and purposely STAYED away from her X breed. She was a one in million dog and can never be replaced. 2. When we arrived at the show, we were asked by a lady on the gate, what breeds were interested, we explained where we live, SHE ruled out hounds and gun dogs, it was her group of dogs. Because of our fences, whilst secure, we have farm fencing, so it also ruled out working breeds and because of the snakes ( tigers mainly) this also ruled out terriers. Until we are suburbanized, we can't re-fence, this will happen in the next few years. I did not want big dog. In this street alone, our neighbours have staffy, a siberan husky, a maltese, a poodle, a cav, boarder collie and red cattle dog. We have poodle. The dog is from a REG breeder, the dog is REG. But you are all still not happy? And you wonder why people go to pet shops. 3 We have been happily married for the 17 years, we own our own house, we have only ever owned two pets, the old dog, who was PTS at 16 and half, on 22/08/08, and our old horse, who was a meat work rescue, who was also PTS at the ripe old of 28, 20 years AFTER falling of the back of the meat truck into our float. My tax file number is........ 4. We never buy anything on whim, not the least bit interested in showing or breeding. I cook my dog's dinner, she is walked EVERY day. I am stay at home mum and don't work, I don't need to work my hubby works FIFO. My dog sleeps inside. And our circumstances won't be changing in the future. My hubby made his mind to buy another dog, no pressure from me, yes I wanted another dog, but until he came around to my way I thinking, that was all it was ' a want'. It took him close to 12 months to research a car we brought and two years for a caravan. Five years to design a house. He does not buy on a whim, no matter what I do to I try and turn him....he just get more stubborn, his Italian, you see. Deb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam&Saki Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 So you got a new dog that does not have an "oodle" in its name? And this dog is a toy poodle? I'm confused & have I missed something here? What does the length of your marriage, the source of your pet horse and the nationality of your husband have to do with anything? Is it just cos I'm sick or is DOL extra confusing today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janba Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 (edited) So you got a new dog that does not have an "oodle" in its name? And this dog is a toy poodle?I'm confused & have I missed something here? What does the length of your marriage, the source of your pet horse and the nationality of your husband have to do with anything? Is it just cos I'm sick or is DOL extra confusing today? Her other dog is a mini poodle which is what the OP states in her last post and in the genetic health thread and also that she has been given the third degree by a breeder that did sound a bit over the top. Deb08 I would love to see a picture of your new boy when you get him home. Goodluck with him. Edited September 9, 2008 by Janba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellz Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Hey guys, ease up. Pointless jumping down the neck of the OP now, the deed is done, rightly or wrongly. Now the best thing we can do is to help to make the whole thing easier for the OP and thereby make life easier and better for the puppy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 So you got a new dog that does not have an "oodle" in its name? And this dog is a toy poodle?I'm confused & have I missed something here? What does the length of your marriage, the source of your pet horse and the nationality of your husband have to do with anything? Is it just cos I'm sick or is DOL extra confusing today? Ditto, am still wondering what breed it is too is there a reason its all hush hush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Hi Deb08 and welcome to dogzonline What sort of pup did you get? A crate is always a good idea when introducing a new pup to an older dog, so they don't get in their face too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papi_Searcher Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 (edited) I am dieing of suspense here to know what the breed is.... I have a5 month old papillon, so am a bit of a one eyed support of THAT toy breed. Would love to see pictures of your new puppy (... please ... :0) ) Edited September 9, 2008 by Papi_Searcher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paganman Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Hey Deb congrats on the new pup but what breed is it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellz Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Sheesh, why is everybody so hung up on the breed? Does it matter in the long run? What IS it with DOL lately? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paganman Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Sheesh, why is everybody so hung up on the breed? Does it matter in the long run? What IS it with DOL lately? Just curiousity I guess If you post on dogz about a new puppy everyone wants to know what breed and wants to see pics why else would you post Seems pretty normal to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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