My dog search continues... *HE'S OURS!!!!!!!!*

[Flatcoatluver]

If you remember my last thread about the sheltie I met, well the hip test came in and she failed. I was really upset, but I picked myself up and relized it was just not ment to be!

Well I had a alternative dog if this one failed. His parents had excellent hips and his eyes have already passed. So were going to go meet him sometime soon. He was going to be a conformation dog, but he grew a little big. I will attach his picture.

[buttercup132]

Aww sorry to hear about Sage This new guy is adorable!!! I hope he works out.

[binka_nugget]

He is gorgeous!!! Good luck with him! What kennel does he come from?

[Taz_Zoee]

Oh a merle!! I love it already!! I hope this one works out for you.

[Riptide]

Aww I'm so sorry about Sage...that stinks

But seriously, if you get this pretty merle boy, I'll be jealous! lol. My first Sheltie was a merle ^_^

[Flatcoatluver]

Aww I'm so sorry about Sage...that stinks

But seriously, if you get this pretty merle boy, I'll be jealous! lol. My first Sheltie was a merle ^_^

I remember seeing pictures of Carly, gorgeus girl she was! I am 98% sure I am going to get this boy. I had all of thease names picked out for girls, now I have no idea for boy names. Any ideas? His name is Sam, but my best friend's name is Sam so that's not going to work.

[Kfamr]

Sorry the other pup didn't work out. This new one is so handsome!
I don't know why, but the name Beauregard/Beau popped in my head.

[Grace]

If you remember my last thread about the sheltie I met, well the hip test came in and she failed. I was really upset, but I picked myself up and relized it was just not ment to be!

I'm a cat person, just visiting, and not up on all these dog things. What does it mean that a dog failed the hip test? And what happens to this dog now that you're not going to take her?

[Flatcoatluver]

I'm a cat person, just visiting, and not up on all these dog things. What does it mean that a dog failed the hip test? And what happens to this dog now that you're not going to take her?

This means she has hip dysplasia. Not sevure or anything, but her hips are not healthy enough to do competive agility. The owner will just keep looking for a good home for her, she is not in danger of going to a shelter now that I have gotten to know the owner, she loves her and is looking out for her well being. I would have tooken her if I was looking for a dog to come in to my home for just a pet, but since I was to trial she is just not the right dog for me.

[Grace]

Thanks for the info, and Good Luck with your new one.

[cassiesmom]

This means she has hip dysplasia. Not sevure or anything, but her hips are not healthy enough to do competive agility. The owner will just keep looking for a good home for her, she is not in danger of going to a shelter now that I have gotten to know the owner, she loves her and is looking out for her well being. I would have tooken her if I was looking for a dog to come in to my home for just a pet, but since I was to trial she is just not the right dog for me.

Flatcoatluver, if the owner doesn't find a home for the dog with the problem hip - will she just stay with the owner for the rest of her life? Or, is there a good chance that someone will take her that does not plan to have her do agility competitions. Will she still be able to take walks and do regular, everyday activities?

[Flatcoatluver]

Yes she will be able to be a normal dog, do normal activitys. Agility is hard on the joints, and for a dog with HD it just doesn't mix well.

[k9krazee]

So when are you bringing him home?!

[cassiesmom]

Today is the 11th. The 17th is a week from yesterday, so I think I can wait! Give Kota a big WELCOME hug for me!

[Riptide]

YES!! I'm SO glad it all went well! Good luck with him!