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Our new addition to the family, unfortunately the bloody camera would focus everywhere but on the dog so apologies for the poor photo.
She is 2.5 weeks old, mum is a long haired Jack Russell and dad is a Yorkie, both mum and dad are fantastic, chilled and and easy going so their personalities should reflect well into the pup, we are hoping that she will be all scraggy and messy haired.
We've got about 6 weeks to think of a name, hopefully Daisy our Frenchie will like her.
She is 2.5 weeks old, mum is a long haired Jack Russell and dad is a Yorkie, both mum and dad are fantastic, chilled and and easy going so their personalities should reflect well into the pup, we are hoping that she will be all scraggy and messy haired.
We've got about 6 weeks to think of a name, hopefully Daisy our Frenchie will like her.
KFC said:
HTP99 said:
Would a male be better then with a female?
Generally yes its simpler to get a male and a female to live together with no issues. Usually if one is a puppy its no problem though, its more of a concern with 2 adult dogs. The choice of pup was actually between a male or female, the wife had already seen the pups a few days before hand and was really keen on one, who happened to be the male, I went with the wife today and decided on the female purely as I preffered her markings, the wife is now on the phone asking if we can have the male instead.
Now I just need to convince the wife that Barry is a suitable name.
The breeder should really have explained this to you when you chose that other one
My own dog is a jack russel terrier and I've successfully got her and another adult female living together so even with an adult and a terrier it can be done, but at times requires patience
I work in animal rescue... generally we would aim to rehome with the opposite sex as its normally far easier with adult dogs. But with a puppy you likely could go female/female and get away with it I'm sure. But unless you're determined to have a female for some specific reason, the path of least hassle would likely be to take a male now. And then obviously get it snipped as soon as you can.
KFC said:
The breeder should really have explained this to you when you chose that other one
My own dog is a jack russel terrier and I've successfully got her and another adult female living together so even with an adult and a terrier it can be done, but at times requires patience
I work in animal rescue... generally we would aim to rehome with the opposite sex as its normally far easier with adult dogs. But with a puppy you likely could go female/female and get away with it I'm sure. But unless you're determined to have a female for some specific reason, the path of least hassle would likely be to take a male now. And then obviously get it snipped as soon as you can.
why the obsession with getting good dogs "snipped"My own dog is a jack russel terrier and I've successfully got her and another adult female living together so even with an adult and a terrier it can be done, but at times requires patience
I work in animal rescue... generally we would aim to rehome with the opposite sex as its normally far easier with adult dogs. But with a puppy you likely could go female/female and get away with it I'm sure. But unless you're determined to have a female for some specific reason, the path of least hassle would likely be to take a male now. And then obviously get it snipped as soon as you can.
We have had 6 rescue Dogs 2 males and 4 females the males came into this world and went out fully in tact as God intended and we never had any problems.
The Girls were all done at their respective shelters but whilst a Dog shows no aggression or willingness to hump everything in site leave their bits alone.Our Bullmastiff was 8 stone and very much a male when we took him to socialise with a RSPCA rescue b
h they wanted to have him "snipped" which we refused to do and he carried on being the gentleman he always was until he died aged 14 fully intact.
KFC said:
johnxjsc1985 said:
why the obsession with getting good dogs "snipped"
Because its irresponsible to run the risk of unwanted puppies ?If he's got one female and looking at getting another male then obviously one of them (at least) needs doing to avoid the inevitable.
We will most likely get the new addition done too as our previous dog was a randy f
ker and humped anything and everything (*)until we got his bits lopped off. - cushions, the sofa, stuffed toys etc!!
Edited by HTP99 on Sunday 7th December 22:17
I haven't said anything here but on 24/11/14, I had to say goodbye to my beloved greyhound Meg.
We'd had seven wonderful years together.
I swear, not a single day went by when that dog didn't do something to make me laugh out loud.
She helped us through some real lows and she shared the good times too.
It was an absolute privilege to have her as our best pal.
So, after a very difficult ten days, on Friday night, we set off on a 420 mile round trip to collect another deserving doggie from the SSPCA in Thurso.
Breezer is a 4 year old lurcher who had been with the SSPCA for two months.
I think she's happy in her new home.
We'd had seven wonderful years together.
I swear, not a single day went by when that dog didn't do something to make me laugh out loud.
She helped us through some real lows and she shared the good times too.
It was an absolute privilege to have her as our best pal.
So, after a very difficult ten days, on Friday night, we set off on a 420 mile round trip to collect another deserving doggie from the SSPCA in Thurso.
Breezer is a 4 year old lurcher who had been with the SSPCA for two months.
I think she's happy in her new home.
Isn't the general advice that neutering female dogs yields a lot in the way of health benefits? With male dogs, it does have the bonus of reducing the habit of roaming off.
I've yet to see a negative change from having them done, at any rate. I don't think they're much bothered by it either, I think we just transfer a bit of human 'pride' on to them
I've yet to see a negative change from having them done, at any rate. I don't think they're much bothered by it either, I think we just transfer a bit of human 'pride' on to them
Kiltie said:
I haven't said anything here but on 24/11/14, I had to say goodbye to my beloved greyhound Meg.
We'd had seven wonderful years together.
I swear, not a single day went by when that dog didn't do something to make me laugh out loud.
She helped us through some real lows and she shared the good times too.
It was an absolute privilege to have her as our best pal.
So, after a very difficult ten days, on Friday night, we set off on a 420 mile round trip to collect another deserving doggie from the SSPCA in Thurso.
Breezer is a 4 year old lurcher who had been with the SSPCA for two months.
I think she's happy in her new home.
Very sorry to read you have lost Meg. I think we all know that when they get in their teens every year is a bonus as problems occur with age. Lots of happy memories will stay with you.We'd had seven wonderful years together.
I swear, not a single day went by when that dog didn't do something to make me laugh out loud.
She helped us through some real lows and she shared the good times too.
It was an absolute privilege to have her as our best pal.
So, after a very difficult ten days, on Friday night, we set off on a 420 mile round trip to collect another deserving doggie from the SSPCA in Thurso.
Breezer is a 4 year old lurcher who had been with the SSPCA for two months.
I think she's happy in her new home.
Good to see you have rescued Breezer, those ears are fascinating on that photo.,and pleased she has settled in so quickly.
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