We're getting a puppy!!! :D :D :D - updated 2/23

[.sarah]

Updates added to the end of the thread.

OH.MY.GOSH. We're getting a puppy!!

A purebred field trial black male Lab! He and his three littermates are 4 1/2 weeks old right now. They just got their first set of shots, and we'll be visiting him this coming weekend. There are two males for us to choose from. We'll be getting him when he's 7 weeks.

They are at a rescue which is what makes this story amazing (to me). My dad won't let us get anything but a purebred Lab and my mom and I do NOT want to go through a breeder (rescues are so much better ) so I was thinking we'd never be able to find a male purebred field Lab puppy at a rescue. All of those things are what we need for our situation.

Their story: The puppies came from a breeder orginally. His wife was pregnant so puppies were quite a handful with a baby coming but the momma was doing all of the work. When the pups were 1 week old the momma was stolen at night while she was out to potty. He didn't have time to hand-raise them since his wife was pregnant (and about to pop) so he took them to a rescue.

My dream dog has been, for the longest time, a black male field trial Lab. I never thought I'd get him since I always want to go through a rescue.

This is so amazing!

P.S. - this is our last dog for a loooong time. 4 is all we can handle with Moody Mandy

EDIT: Name suggestions are welcome!

[gemini9961]

Oh my what a housefull you're going to have. Hope all goes well with Mandy and the new pup. Congrats. Can't wait for pics.

[Kfamr]

Wow, congrats! I totally thought you guys weren't getting another dog for years to come...

Yoy are going to bring him in April, right?

Any pictures?

[.sarah]

I was really surprised my parents allowed this, actually. 4 dogs is all I want though because I try to spend individual time with each dog every day. Mandy gets the most individual time since she doesn't play with the other dogs much, so I really don't want to cut down on her time any more. She's the top priority here, since she's getting old, and 5 dogs would probably be too many in this little house anyway.

He's definetly coming in April!

And no pictures yet because I haven't seen him, but once we visit him this weekend I'll have tons!

[Giselle]

Aww, congrats! What a treasured find. Have you found a name for him, yet?

[.sarah]

The name I've always had picked out for my "dream dog" was Bo, but that could change if it doesn't fit his personality so any suggestions are welcome!

[Alysser]

Sarah, that's awesome! Your finally getting your dream dog! CONGRATS! I really hope Mandy gets along with him. How about Gizmo? Sorry, I don't know! You probably want a more elegant name. I am so happy for you

[.sarah]

Sarah, that's awesome! Your finally getting your dream dog! CONGRATS! I really hope Mandy gets along with him. How about Gizmo? Sorry, I don't know! You probably want a more elegant name. I am so happy for you

LOL, that is my mom's favorite name! That is Mandy's nickname though (my mom says she has gizmo ears) and I don't know if I could name another dog gizmo, especially since Labs don't have "gizmo ears"!

Awwwwwww Congrats! Since you have Mandy, Nova, and Luka, how about a name that starts with a K or an O..so then it would be K, Luka, Mandy, Nova/ Luka, Mandy, Nova, O! Sorry just thinking! I'm soo excited for you! Can't wait to see pics!

LOL, funny you should mention that. I've noticed that before but it totally wasn't done on purpose. A name I've been thinking of is King ... hmm..

[Roxyluvsme13]

Awwwwwww Congrats! Since you have Mandy, Nova, and Luka, how about a name that starts with a K or an O..so then it would be K, Luka, Mandy, Nova/ Luka, Mandy, Nova, O! Sorry just thinking! I'm soo excited for you! Can't wait to see pics!

[k9krazee]

CONGRATULATIONS!! This is so exciting, another PT puppy that we can watch grow up I can't wait to "meet" him

[.sarah]

My mom doesn't like King. She just sent me an e-mail and picked these names off of the list I sent to her.

My picks:
1. Harley (I really like)
2. Coda
3. Bullet
4. Bo

[Roxyluvsme13]

My mom doesn't like King. She just sent me an e-mail and picked these names off of the list I sent to her.

Bo, and Harley are sort of common... But they're all good names!

[.sarah]

Yeah, and that's something I try to avoid. Bo is common but it's usually spelled Beau. Doesn't make a difference though

[Pembroke_Corgi]

Congratulations! You will have quite a full house, but puppies are so much fun! It really is such a coincidence, though, maybe you were "meant" to get this dog.

[Alysser]

I really like Coda!