TerraNik Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 (edited) 36" would be the size that both my BC bitches have and they are 17kg and 14kg and have plenty of room. I can fit 2 of them inside a crate that size and they aren't squished at all. I think you could certainly get by with a smaller crate for a frenchie. My two also happily fit in the one 36" crate. And that's with them both lying down stretched out! They're 13kg and 14kg and about the size of a BC bitch, maybe only slightly smaller. Edited January 31, 2010 by TerraNik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess live die Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share Posted January 31, 2010 i want to get the blue crates with bumpers they are sooooooooo cute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 i want to get the blue crates with bumpers they are sooooooooo cute If it's for a Stafford, make sure your crate is metal, soft crates will last about two minutes with a puppy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellz Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 The guy who collected his puppy from me yesterday learned that the hard way today. He had thought he was doing a good thing by buying a soft crate and one of those soft sided playpens for his puppy. He woke to find a puppy smiling at him and the crate and playpen shredded. I did warn him but he said he was happy to take the risk! He went to Bunnings today and bought a compost cage and has borrowed a wire crate from a friend until he can buy one of his own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 I had the wire crate in the car to pick up Amber but the damn thing made so much noise rattling that I decided I couldn't cope with it for 5 hours and ended up taking my soft crate. Luckily there was no chewing on the way home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess live die Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share Posted January 31, 2010 i want to get the blue crates with bumpers they are sooooooooo cute If it's for a Stafford, make sure your crate is metal, soft crates will last about two minutes with a puppy they are metal ones they are so cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyarna Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Was sent photos of 4 boys to pick from today, these are the ones being sold for show. I've already cut out two, but now can't decide between the last! Love to hear your thoughts! Boy 1: Boy 2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Boy two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenWei Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 I like boy two as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyarna Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 I've had about 8 opinions now and all have said #2, so I guess that means something! I do love his face so much more. I will let the breeder know our pick, hopefully he's still there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 I like his topline, tail set and his overall balance and strength. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FD26 Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 The guy who collected his puppy from me yesterday learned that the hard way today.He had thought he was doing a good thing by buying a soft crate and one of those soft sided playpens for his puppy. He woke to find a puppy smiling at him and the crate and playpen shredded. I did warn him but he said he was happy to take the risk! He went to Bunnings today and bought a compost cage and has borrowed a wire crate from a friend until he can buy one of his own. Will the compost cage hold the staffy in? Can you let me know if he has any troubles? I was thinking about getting one for our pup but was concerned it may be too flimsy. How old is the pup now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckles Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Congrats to everyone with new pups and those who get their pups soon. to those still waiting for the mating. I feel your pain. I was invited to a BBQ at my breeders place last night and we had a great evening with a fellow showie and the breeder. We also got to play with 5 week old puppies (cause they NEED socialization at this age you know ). Anyway, as the night went on and we chatted about how well my boy is doing, I was asked if I would like to take another pup on. The smile still hasn't left my face. It's not from the litter on the ground now, but from a bitch who is due in heat fairly soon. So now my wait is on for the bitch to come on heat. Hence the fact I really do feel your pain waiting LOL! I love this bitch, she is stunning and throws to-die-for pups (she is actually my boys mum too ). The father-to-be is also a lovely dog and we can't wait for the litter to happen. There are very high hopes with this pairing and now I can share in their hopes too, even if it is for selfish reasons now ) So roll on winter. It should bring some pretty heart warming joy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellz Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Will the compost cage hold the staffy in? Can you let me know if he has any troubles? I was thinking about getting one for our pup but was concerned it may be too flimsy. How old is the pup now? Puppy is 9 weeks old. I use the cages as well. Mostly outdoors, anchored with tent pegs, but did use one indoors until I moved the whelping pen into the lounge room. Provided you can anchor it some way, they serve the purpose very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FD26 Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 (edited) Will the compost cage hold the staffy in? Can you let me know if he has any troubles? I was thinking about getting one for our pup but was concerned it may be too flimsy. How old is the pup now? Puppy is 9 weeks old. I use the cages as well. Mostly outdoors, anchored with tent pegs, but did use one indoors until I moved the whelping pen into the lounge room. Provided you can anchor it some way, they serve the purpose very well. I was wanting to use it indoors to hopefully aid in introducing him to the cats. We have tiles here, so I wonder if some packing tape might do the trick.. Goodness I'll be glad when he arrives and I no longer have to be in obsessive planning mode! LOL Edited February 1, 2010 by FD26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I put my puppy pens on lino from Bunnings, just get it bigger than your pen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~SL~ Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I put my puppy pens on lino from Bunnings, just get it bigger than your pen Ditto, lino works really well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FD26 Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Hmmm...so after holding out for a puppy update from our breeder we got one today. For the wrong puppy! Should I be alarmed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess live die Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share Posted February 1, 2010 Congrats to everyone with new pups and those who get their pups soon. to those still waiting for the mating. I feel your pain.I was invited to a BBQ at my breeders place last night and we had a great evening with a fellow showie and the breeder. We also got to play with 5 week old puppies (cause they NEED socialization at this age you know ). Anyway, as the night went on and we chatted about how well my boy is doing, I was asked if I would like to take another pup on. The smile still hasn't left my face. It's not from the litter on the ground now, but from a bitch who is due in heat fairly soon. So now my wait is on for the bitch to come on heat. Hence the fact I really do feel your pain waiting LOL! I love this bitch, she is stunning and throws to-die-for pups (she is actually my boys mum too ). The father-to-be is also a lovely dog and we can't wait for the litter to happen. There are very high hopes with this pairing and now I can share in their hopes too, even if it is for selfish reasons now ) So roll on winter. It should bring some pretty heart warming joy. aww how exciting im still awaiting shes in heat news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyarna Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 This thread is wonderful, it's lovely to see all the excited new, or soon to be puppy owners! Just an update on my situation, I had this niggling feeling about Boy 2, that I wasn't quite happy with the choice but I couldn't put my finger on it. So I went and looked at all 4 pups again, and I saw this guy: Boy 3: I remember the very first litter photo the breeder sent me when they were a few days old. There was a little pup at the very front left that I had my eyes set on, and I just realised this boy IS HIM. I think i'm pretty much fallen for this one now, the decision feels right to me. I'm super happy how things have worked out, I even found out this was her choice for best show dog aswell! I think I was too quick to eliminate him the first time based on his stack compared to Boy 2. WE'RE GETTING BOY 3. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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