zara Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 What would you do if you were offered a fantastic pup from a well known breeder ...6-12 months before you "thought" you were ready? Would you take it? Or wait another 12 months for a litter that may not eventuate? I have put this in the training forum as the pup I am looking at is a working puppy, not a pet. And obviously a huge commitment. I would be a little cautious being offered a fantastic working pup because promising working litters are usually well spoken for often sold before whelp and would question why the pup is available? It would also depend how easy it may be to find the particular working litters you like as to taking one now or waiting for other opportunities to arise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 What would you do if you were offered a fantastic pup from a well known breeder ...6-12 months before you "thought" you were ready? Would you take it? Or wait another 12 months for a litter that may not eventuate? I have put this in the training forum as the pup I am looking at is a working puppy, not a pet. And obviously a huge commitment. Wweellll I have taken on two dogs just before I thought I was ready and they were both brilliant and it worked perfectly. SO I would take the puppy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason_Gibbs Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Just watched that video and my pup is that active minus the barking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Fox Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 I would be a little cautious being offered a fantastic working pup because promising working litters are usually well spoken for often sold before whelp and would question why the pup is available? It would also depend how easy it may be to find the particular working litters you like as to taking one now or waiting for other opportunities to arise. Zara, there is no shortage on homes for these pups. Just watched that video and my pup is that active minus the barking... I think most pups are . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 So when's pup coming home then :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyStar Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 I think if your heart says yes, then go for it ;) But I'm just giving advice I rarely follow myself My head always rules my heart on most occasions, including new puppy arrivals and in most things in life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megan_ Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 So what DID you do SK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Fox Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 So what DID you do SK? Bought puppy gear..;) :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 I give the puppy gear about 5 minutes ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zara Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 'SecretKei' timestamp='1317340776' post='5519358']'zara' timestamp='1317182926' post='5516089'] I would be a little cautious being offered a fantastic working pup because promising working litters are usually well spoken for often sold before whelp and would question why the pup is available? It would also depend how easy it may be to find the particular working litters you like as to taking one now or waiting for other opportunities to arise. Zara, there is no shortage on homes for these pups. Secretkei, what I meant was that I didn't perceive from your post that you had your name down on a litter and one popped up on offer suddenly and sometimes happens with surplus pups that lack the better traits although still need a good home. I was just saying that I would want to know how one popped up on offer as often really promising working litters are presold with deposits taken before the mating has occurred. You are correct in saying there are no home shortages for pups from promising litters which is usually the case and often hard to even buy one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Fox Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 (edited) . Edited October 15, 2011 by SecretKei Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Woohooo Have fun with puppy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 SK I had a similar thing happen. I knew about the litter and had seen some photos but had my name down for the next litter around 12 months down the line. Well things changed and a Rommi became available. I really umm and arr'd. I wanted to maek sure I was ready, I really tend to over think things and as I had young kids I was worried about how much exercise a Whippet would need as an adult (read - very very little as long as your lounge is comfy, they are happy) I tortured myself for 2 weeks and it came to decision time. I said yes, then very nearly said no, but eventually went yet this is it. Puppy arrived within two weeks and I was like oh crap I haven't had time to go shopping!!!! I felt a bit unprepared as I normally have things very organised and know before the litter is concieved that I want one, then make sure there is a pup for me etc. Usually me getting a puppy is a good 6 to 12 month long exercise. Getting a pup 2 weeks after saying yes really put me in a little bit of a spin. When I got Lewis I met him and he arrived a week later and we had no plans of a second dog for another couple of years. So glad we got him and as he was 8 months old it wasn't such a holy crap momnet - oh and the kids were older by then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 sucker ... have fun with that show me the photos of your arms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Fox Posted October 4, 2011 Author Share Posted October 4, 2011 sucker ... have fun with that show me the photos of your arms. So before and after shots then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 not all working litters are presold considering you dont know what's going to pop out of the bitch. Some breeds are incredibly hard to place properly. Some breeders would rather wait for the right home to come along then just promise a pup to whoever puts down a deposit and go 'yup I will have something to fit'. You usually find the homes to fit the pups, not the pups to fit the homes if you get my drift. I would also not say that just because a working litter is not presold it's not good quality. I have an awesome working line dog sitting on my lap right now that took months to sell, and her sister. Doesnt mean they were poor quality at all, they're both incredible little dogs and people are enquiring about a repeat mating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I think I'll say yes to the one you won't wait for ;) I have no self control at all do I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Well they are almost as cute as BC pups - I'll give you that much SecretKei . All the best with it I am sure you will be in for a lot of fun . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Fox Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 I think I'll say yes to the one you won't wait for ;) I have no self control at all do I Too bad I can't have two!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 pffft can't ... I dont know that word Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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