Ahhhhhhhhhhhh - new puppy - Page 6

**Chris** · 01-07-2004, 15:29

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Originally Posted by SMHarman

Thats what the breeder told me at the time was the reason it had to be a V.

We bought a purebred springer spaniel in the early 80s ... he had all his kennel club papers and a proper name, but we completely ignored all that and called him Elwyn, because he bore an odd resemblance to our primary school mascot, a tatty teddy bear of the same name (our school was in Elwyn Road).

Caspar · 01-07-2004, 15:31

Maybe it's changed but I was given complete freedom

SMHarman · 01-07-2004, 15:35

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Originally Posted by towny

We bought a purebred springer spaniel in the early 80s ... he had all his kennel club papers and a proper name, but we completely ignored all that and called him Elwyn, because he bore an odd resemblance to our primary school mascot, a tatty teddy bear of the same name (our school was in Elwyn Road).

Oh yeah, this one's called Bailey. I can't quite seem myself in the park calling come Carstoke Vanity Fayre, come Carstoke Vanity Fayre.

Richard M · 01-07-2004, 15:45

My dog, and the cat!

Stuart · 01-07-2004, 16:36

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Originally Posted by bulkylad

Well, seeing as the pics seem to have stopped heres a pic of my new puppy, we pick him up on August 8th, cant wait

He's cute. However, if my experience is anything to go by, at times you will want to shout "Arrrrrgggghhh! Fecking puppy!" instead of "Ahhhhhhhh - new puppy". Especially when he is teething and decides to chew on a pair of shoes (usually the newsest or most expensive pair you have) or on a cable (dangerous), or when he leaves a little present for you to step in.

Actually, one tip for those presents: To help clear them up, you can use a nappy bag (cuts the smell and is hygenic), or a company called "Pet Smart" make bags specially for picking up the presents. The Pet Smart bags are cheaper than proper nappy bags and are as effective.

Chimaera · 01-07-2004, 16:45

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Originally Posted by orangebird

I'm a bit disappointed to see that no-one thought of rehoming an animal, rather buying off a breeder....there are enough animals that need homes, rather than stuffing money into the pockets of people who see some animals purely as baby/profit making machines...

Mine came from battersea OB!

Mind you - I wanted to bring them all hone!

paulyoung666 · 01-07-2004, 18:03

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Originally Posted by scastle

He's cute. However, if my experience is anything to go by, at times you will want to shout "Arrrrrgggghhh! Fecking puppy!" instead of "Ahhhhhhhh - new puppy". Especially when he is teething and decides to chew on a pair of shoes (usually the newsest or most expensive pair you have) or on a cable (dangerous), or when he leaves a little present for you to step in.

Actually, one tip for those presents: To help clear them up, you can use a nappy bag (cuts the smell and is hygenic), or a company called "Pet Smart" make bags specially for picking up the presents. The Pet Smart bags are cheaper than proper nappy bags and are as effective.

maybe an earth leakage circuit breaker might be in order , not sure how to protect the shoes though

Caspar · 01-07-2004, 18:31

I get my pet food from Burns:
http://www.burns-pet-nutrition.co.uk/

They are the best and even operate a helpline if you need any advice. When I first got my Max he had a bad tummy and I called them for advice... They assisted me to his health again, which even meant Sat and Sunday call them made to me to check up on him!

Burns sell on their site a 20 bag dispenser that you can carry around with you on your walk, for example, and it only costs ÃƒÆ’Ã†â€™ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…Â¡ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£1

Very good value for money

Bulky · 01-07-2004, 18:55

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Originally Posted by Chimaera

He's LOVELY!!!

I want one! But the current canine occupant may well complain.
What breed is he bulky?

He's a Staffordshire bull terrier,these dogs have had quite bad press but anyone who knows this breed will tell you they make fantastic pets, the only one of two pedigree breeds to have "excellent with children" registered by the kennel club, and the only dog that is deemd 'totally reliable' by the kennel club

kink : we saw a picture of him with his litter mates and knew he was the 'one'

so we went to visit him

Chimaera · 01-07-2004, 18:59

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Originally Posted by bulkylad

He's a Staffordshire bull terrier,these dogs have had quite bad press but anyone who knows this breed will tell you they make fantastic pets, the only one of two pedigree breeds to have "excellent with children" registered by the kennel club, and the only dog that is deemd 'totally reliable' by the kennel club

kink : we saw a picture of him with his litter mates and knew he was the 'one'

so we went to visit him

Yep - my mate breeds them (and boxers) and the Staff parents she has are really good with her 2 children - I would definately consider one if I had ankle biters running around the place!

SMHarman · 01-07-2004, 21:09

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Originally Posted by paulyoung666

maybe an earth leakage circuit breaker might be in order , not sure how to protect the shoes though

Two schools of thought.

Give him an old pair and teach him that they are his shoes to chew.

Keep them all out of the way.

My dog never chewed shoes, but baby clothes with milk on - oh, we lost a few bibs in our time.

Stuart · 02-07-2004, 09:33

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Originally Posted by Caspar

I get my pet food from Burns:
http://www.burns-pet-nutrition.co.uk/

They are the best and even operate a helpline if you need any advice. When I first got my Max he had a bad tummy and I called them for advice... They assisted me to his health again, which even meant Sat and Sunday call them made to me to check up on him!

Burns sell on their site a 20 bag dispenser that you can carry around with you on your walk, for example, and it only costs ÃƒÆ’Ã†â€™ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…Â¡ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£1

Very good value for money

Our vet told us that Chappie is probably the best dog food on the market. Might be some truth in that. We have been feeding our dogs on it for nearly 30 years, and they have all been extremely healthy.

Chimaera · 03-07-2004, 10:37

Here as promised - Clio!!!

Not exactly a new puppy though - it's 10 years since I bought her home from Battersea!

03-07-2004, 10:40

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Originally Posted by Chimaera

Here as promised - Clio!!!

Not exactly a new puppy though - it's 10 years since I bought her home from Battersea!

Can we now start a discussion on if pets look like their owners?

Morning chim

Chimaera · 03-07-2004, 10:52

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Originally Posted by kink

Can we now start a discussion on if pets look like their owners?

Morning chim

Morning kink!

Well she has slightly more grey hair than me - but then I know a good hairdresser!

I'll leave the final decision to you - of course she shares my easy going nature and good temperament!