New Puppy advice??

[RobiLee]

Ohhhh MY! I don't have any advice. I just had to stop in and say that I hope everything works out. What a cutie!!! My goodness you already have two very stunning dogs and now you might get a 3rd one?! I'm JEALOUS!

I love those pictures of Rita and Face. They are gorgeous! Give them both big hug from me, please!

[Suki Wingy]

Señorita is GORGEOUS! Face looks like such a loyal buddy. I hope everything works out because that pup is very cute!

[captain]

OMGoodness - what a darlin ......

Fingers crossed that it does all work out for you ....... :

[jackie]

OMG!!!!!! He is beautiful, I am hoping you will get him so I can see pics of him all the time. I have to say it again, OMG!!!!

I am jealous!

[senorita02]

Thanks guys, well we made the drive yesterday and got home around 10pm we left at 10am, anyway, we met the mother , father, and the two pups left , one male one female, i am in love with the papa dog he is huge at 130 pounds and sooo friendly. However, both the male and female pups were gorgeous, we have decided IF we get one it will be the Female, she had a little better temperment i thought and was so gorgeous, the male peed three times on our shoes while we were there and was humping everything in site, LOL we decided Face would not like him at all, maybe if he were the only male but Face comes first, now there were a few things we did not like though, so the decision has not been made yet, the female pup was very ill. she had a bad cough and was on antibiotics, the breeder said it was cuz she had a bath last week and then was taken outside and got sick. She has a heated kennel but to get to it she has to step outside she lives on a huge property & the kennels are on the property, so aside from the lil baby being kinda sick, the boy had a big lump under his chin, i asked her what this was and she said from the adult dogs, (she has 35 total dogs) very large, she said they play very rough with the pups and when the pups try to steal there food they teach them that they cannot eat first and do that by nipping etc on them, this breed has very long cat like toenails, and i know first hand how Rita can be with hers, when i left there i had red scratches and nip marks all over my hands from the puppies, but it just seemed weird that she was showing 2 puppies with lumps and bumps on them we told her we were not taking a pup with that on them, especially at the price she is asking for the pup so she agreed and said not to worry she would keep the pup we chose seperate form the adults for 2-3 weeks til there bumps healed up. Again it just seemed wrong that she was even showing these babys with there lumps, but.. i truly fell in love with this female and so did Vince, the decision is ultimately his since he is paying for her, but we dont want to purchase a sick or unhealthy pup who in the future will have medical problems. This is the same breeder we got Rita from, but that was 3 years ago and sadly we were not as knowledgable on breeders etc, then, anyway any advice now that we saw the pups, dont these things seem weird?? or am i just crazy?

[*LabLoverKEB*]

IMO, this breeder does not sound like a very good breeder. Did the puppies/dogs have dirty living conditions?? Maybe he just got a parasite from another pup, and that's why he has that bump under his chin? Who knows, only a vet would probably know why. I'm so so sorry that this didn't work out for you.

[senorita02]

Well we didnt actually see their living conditions she brought us in the house with the pups & parents. When we went there 3 years ago for Rita the conditions were good but we didnt see them this time, the pups and adults smelled real bad though, she said she was not giving the pups baths until they went to homes because she didnt want the others to catch a cold like the female did. I dont really know, but we have decided it was in our best interest to look at another breeder, although i feel so bad for the innocent pups, they deserve good loving homes.

[lv4dogs]

I'm sorry it didn't work out for you. When the time is just right the just right puppy will be there for you.

I know its hard and yes all dogs deserve a loving home but if it makes you feel any better just think of how you are not supporting the breeder. Maybe the breeder will learn something from this experience. Hopefully.

[senorita02]

Well when i told her we were not going to be taking the pup she said that it was ok but she thinks its cuz the cough on the pup and will not be showing her to any potential buyers until she is cleared up, but i hope she means the lumps and bumps too!
I just told her my boyfriend was not ready. I maybe should of told her the truth but didnt think she would want to hear it or even care. she at least knows now not to show a sick pup, and hopefully will get them medical attention if they need it.

[dab_20]

He is so cute!! And your other pups are gorgous, like always!

I think him being a puppy will be a lot easier. I bet Face will probably become good buds with him before he can think of him as a threat. And if Face is nuetured, I bet it will work out. I have only had two females and now a male and female, so I don't have too much experience. If you get that adorable pup, hope everything works out!!

[k9krazee]

He is so cute!! And your other pups are gorgous, like always!

I think him being a puppy will be a lot easier. I bet Face will probably become good buds with him before he can think of him as a threat. And if Face is nuetured, I bet it will work out. I have only had two females and now a male and female, so I don't have too much experience. If you get that adorable pup, hope everything works out!!

Pssst...read her above post...

[Christiansmommy]

I think you are making a good decision. I would look around for another breeder, IMO, too.

I personally don't think the puppies should be around the big dogs at all yet...not only the nipping issue, but being stepped on and injured. Swissies are a large breed as well, and my breeder had many adult dogs on his farm, but also had a section just for when the puppies were out to play in...the only adult dogs allowed in that area, were the mother, and some of the older puppies (that he was keeping for himself), like maybe 6 months old or whatever, and not full grown, so they could teach the little ones manners, w/o hurting them.

Anyway, it is a big decision bringing another dog in the house and especially since you have 2 already. I think you and your boyfriend are making a good decision...you have to feel comfortable with your breeder, you'll find a good one and that special pup too!! Good Luck.

Robyn

[dab_20]

Pssst...read her above post...

LoL sorry- i don't always read all the posts. *hit in the head* lol