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Offline debsallen

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New to site, new puppy in family
« on: January 17, 2008, 07:15:26 AM »
Hiya all  (live nr Ely, Cambridgeshire)

We have just got a new family member, his name is Barney(we named him), he is 4.5 months old and came from a KC registered breeder, for some reason he was not chosen (hence his age)  he is the soppiest puppy I have ever met and now that he is home has settled in very well.  The first 4.5 months of his little life was spent in a kennel with lots of younger puppies and had never been indoors.  He is wearing a collar with no fuss and seems to like going on his lead in the garden.  Has had his first injections and is booked for his second one.

Just wanted to say this looks a great site, we have a lot to learn and I am sure you will all help me with my questions along the way.

Look forward to chatting with some of you

Debbie
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Offline Penelope

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Re: New to site, new puppy in family
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2008, 07:46:58 AM »
Welcome to this site Debbie but be warned - it is extremely addictive!
I have Suki (Saluki Cross who will be 3 in April) Josie a Springer x labrador who will be 2 in March, Buffy my beloved cocker spaniel who is 11 months old, and Poppy who is a 5 month old Yorkie.  We also have 3 cats, 2 budgies and 2 children aged 19 and 12 - I still find time to log on here for advice on anything from dogs to holidays, to cars, to children.
It is great  :005:
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Re: New to site, new puppy in family
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2008, 07:56:29 AM »
Wow, that is a lot of pets

We have Barney,  then 3 cats and 2 fish and one child (4) and I thought we had enough  :005:

I have to say I think you are right, have a feeling I am going to be hooked too
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Re: New to site, new puppy in family
« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2008, 10:49:07 AM »
Welcome to COL, I have sasha who is two and is chocolate and ellie one who is black. Sasha came from your neck of the woods, you must post some photos of your Barney he looks gorgeous in your avatar.
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Re: New to site, new puppy in family
« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2008, 10:55:22 AM »
welcome!

Barney looks lovely  :luv:

If he's been in a Kennel until now, it might be worth asking your breeder for a list of things he has experienced/seen so far then you can start to introduce him gently to new things without worrying him too much. But it sounds like he's settling into a busy household really well so he's probably quite a confident laid back chap  :luv:

Would love to see some more pics soon!

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Re: New to site, new puppy in family
« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2008, 11:02:28 AM »
Barney is my baby, he has settled in so well, not interested in the cats, don't think he has worked out what they are yet  :lol:   he was very timid when we got him and would not come out of the kennel/pen at the breeders, but now he is a happy chappy, does not nip, is very very placid, still barmey though, has the mad running around time, and loves his toys, which he is learning how to play with, had no toys before he came to us, so it is all new.

I have no idea how to post photos, have not got too many yet,

anyone that wants to see a photo I can mail to e-mail address, that I find easy   ::)
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Re: New to site, new puppy in family
« Reply #6 on: January 17, 2008, 12:44:15 PM »
Hi & welcome!
The folk on this forum are so helpful with great advice on anything!
It sounds like Barney's life has been very different up until now he'll thrive on all the love and attention you're giving him!
Look forward to seeing some pics, we love pics! :005:
Lucky you though no nipping!
Have fun

Barb & Pippa (nearly 4 months)
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Re: New to site, new puppy in family
« Reply #7 on: January 17, 2008, 12:54:01 PM »



hope this is smaller, than the last one I tried to post,   here goes
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Offline Jeanette

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Re: New to site, new puppy in family
« Reply #8 on: January 17, 2008, 03:07:25 PM »
Aaaw Barney is gorgeous.    :luv: We live in Cambridgeshire too.    Indie was our latest family member and she is now 16 weeks  :luv:
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Re: New to site, new puppy in family
« Reply #9 on: January 17, 2008, 03:11:28 PM »
He is gorgeous :luv:  Welcome to COL :blink:  I have a golden cocker called Bailey she will be 3 in March. Also 2 golden Retievers ages 9 and 11.
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Re: New to site, new puppy in family
« Reply #10 on: January 17, 2008, 04:28:53 PM »
Wow, he looks gorgeous.:luv: He looks just like my brothers dog Alfie.  I have Darcy, she is 9 weeks old 2moro and she came from Cambridge.
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Re: New to site, new puppy in family
« Reply #11 on: January 17, 2008, 04:30:01 PM »
I wanted to call my boy Darcy, I love that name

So you from cambridge too?  or just the doggie?
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Re: New to site, new puppy in family
« Reply #12 on: January 17, 2008, 05:38:56 PM »
He is  :luv:  :luv:  :luv: I can't believe nobody chose him, glad for you though. Welcome to the site. I have Charlie a blue roan handful who is 3.
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Re: New to site, new puppy in family
« Reply #13 on: January 17, 2008, 05:44:56 PM »
Hi, Barney is gorgeous.  :luv:  :luv: I lost my black boy to liver disease in Oct  :'( but have mustered up the courage to have another, a black and white boy who we collect in February.  :luv:

Enjoy the site.  :D
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Re: New to site, new puppy in family
« Reply #14 on: January 17, 2008, 05:49:18 PM »
He is just gorgeous.

We have Buddy who is a 3 year old blue roan.

I used to live in Cambs. But the not so lovely end (Peterborough!)
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