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Cocker Specific Discussion => General Cocker Spaniel Discussion => Topic started by: Ian B on March 13, 2010, 08:54:13 PM

Title: Jarv & Dale update.
Post by: Ian B on March 13, 2010, 08:54:13 PM: Just a quick update on how the boys are settling in.

(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj235/cadmonkeyfotos/thegang1.jpg)
L to R. George, Misty, Dale & Jarvis

Apart from some mild toy-guarding issues which are displayed by all four dogs amongst themselves we haven't had any problems between them.
All four are happy to dive in an out of each others food bowls during breakfast and dinner and don't feel the need to leg it to a quiet corner with their carrot snacks.

Off-lead Dale & Jarv are happy to amble along within a 15 to 20m radius of us and recall very well if not always on the first call.

Dale has managed to shed 1.6 kilos in a month (this is not something he approves of) which is a rate that I am happy with. He is now 18.4kg so he has another 3kg - 3 1/2 kg to go. Just this small loss in weight has transformed him from a lumbering sloth to a dog that is keen to have a good rummage and sniff around and he's starting to get that cocker springy gait back.
Jarv's weight seems to have stabilised at 14.6kg but he has a finer structure than Dale and even though he is close cut at the moment he doesn't look ribby.
To give some perspective to the photo Misty is 10.8kg.

Misty was a little quiet and off form while she was getting used to the new arrivals but she has bounced back now and is quite happy ruling all 3 boys.
Today was the first time I've seen Jarvis & Misty playing together un-prompted by us and when we got back from our weekly pilgrimmage to Sainsbury's (other stores are available) Misty & Dale both grabbed the same teddy bear to present and ended up running around the house & garden together for a couple of minutes.
Title: Re: Jarv & Dale update.
Post by: Emma xx on March 13, 2010, 08:57:05 PM: Sounds like they are doing fantastic :luv: you have a gorgeous bunch of dogs there :shades: :luv: :luv: xxxx
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Post by: Annie's Mum on March 13, 2010, 08:59:16 PM: :luv: :luv: :luv: :luv: I love updates..they look so at home and glad to see Misty is enjoying them now
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Post by: ElaineH on March 13, 2010, 09:00:10 PM: What a lovely update! :luv: they sound as though they're doing really well!
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Post by: vikki.k on March 13, 2010, 09:02:34 PM: Fantastic update, sounds like you have a very happy family :luv:
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Post by: bracken on March 13, 2010, 09:07:36 PM: Super photo of your lovely family :luv:
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Post by: Saffaroo on March 13, 2010, 09:08:17 PM: Great to hear the update - what a lovely photo as well, sounds like they're settling in just fine... :luv:
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Post by: Rats and Dogs on March 13, 2010, 09:10:19 PM: Oh, I am so pleased to see this, I have been thinking about these 2 boys a lot, and I am so happy they are doing so well. :luv:

Dale and Jarvis look so happy in the photo, and it sounds like they are settling in very well with Misty and George, and Misty is obviously delighted to be the Queen of the dogs! :005:

Congratulations again for rescuing these two boys, and I hope to see many more photos of them all soon. :luv:
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Post by: MaggieR on March 13, 2010, 09:12:18 PM: Sounds like they are settling in just fine :) Lovely photo!!! :luv:
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Post by: rwasinski on March 13, 2010, 09:20:32 PM: Thank you for the update :luv: so good to see a photo of the four together :D

Misty has a Llewelyn look about her in that photo - a sort of, relaxed, head back, hmmm, I wonder what is going on here, hmm wonder if there is anything in this for me :lol2:

V jealous of your gang! Looks like they are all doing great :luv:
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Post by: helshaw on March 13, 2010, 09:32:33 PM: They have really landed on their four paws. So glad everything is working out for all of you.
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Post by: Maria on March 13, 2010, 09:55:54 PM: Fantastic :D Four gorgeous dogs, and the boys are looking so much better already :luv:
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Post by: Lily Freya on March 13, 2010, 10:20:27 PM: Fantastic to read that they have settled so well...............but it is no wonder really. They have obviously found the perfect place to be. They all look great.
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Post by: dogsgalore on March 13, 2010, 10:28:22 PM: Fantastic picture - so pleased they are all settling in together. Lucky boys, I am sure they will repay you with lots of love and kisses!
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Post by: lindseyp on March 13, 2010, 10:42:04 PM: Lovely to hear how well the boys have settled in with George & Misty :luv:
Fab photo of them all together & sounds like Jarvis & Dale are flourishing in your caring hands :luv: :luv:
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Post by: luckypenny on March 13, 2010, 10:56:34 PM: Lovely photo, and great to get the update :blink:
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Post by: waggytails on March 13, 2010, 11:18:54 PM: Its so nice to here they are settling in well, lovely photos. :luv:
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Post by: bluegirl on March 14, 2010, 07:51:09 AM: Well done, they all look beautiful together. :luv:
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Post by: 1sttimecockermum on March 14, 2010, 08:04:35 AM: Thanks for the update - lovely to hear how they are doing - all 4 look so happy :luv:
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Post by: Ninasmum on March 14, 2010, 10:03:36 AM: Thanks for the update....its great to hear they all are settling in together. :luv: :luv:

Gorgeous pic of your lovely family. :luv: :luv:
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Post by: Countrygirl on March 14, 2010, 07:53:32 PM: A lovely family.
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Post by: Helen on March 15, 2010, 08:17:14 AM: :clapping: fantastic update - glad to see that jarv'n'dale have found the perfick retirement home :luv: