General => Introductions => Topic started by: robkight on July 06, 2005, 04:26:41 PM
Title: Hello From West Lothian
Post by: robkight on July 06, 2005, 04:26:41 PM
Hello everyone from us in West Lothian. :) We are very impressed with this site which we found when doing some research before deciding to get a cocker spaniel. We have learned a lot of tips from you all already! We are going tomorrow to choose our golden cocker boy and are very excited. We will post some photos as we get them but it will be about another 4 weeks before we get him.
Andrew and Mark
Title: Hello From West Lothian
Post by: Acorah on July 06, 2005, 04:46:13 PM
Hello! I have just got my cocker boy, hes called Acorah and hes black and white. :D
Title: Hello From West Lothian
Post by: Gill66 on July 06, 2005, 05:01:35 PM
HI WEST LOTHIAN.... I too have a golden boy 11 weeks, this site is great for tips and advice, have fun!! When do you get your pup and do you have a name for him yet?
Title: Hello From West Lothian
Post by: Elisa on July 06, 2005, 05:13:53 PM
Welcome to COL. Im in Edinburgh. Im mum to Bailey, my 2 year old golden boy.
Title: Hello From West Lothian
Post by: robkight on July 06, 2005, 07:12:56 PM
He is going to be called Dougal. We choose him tomorrow and get him in 4 weeks time.
Andrew
Title: Hello From West Lothian
Post by: robkight on July 06, 2005, 07:15:11 PM
We stay in Winchburgh just past the airport. Bailey looks lovely. Can't wait to bring him home.
Andrew
Title: Hello From West Lothian
Post by: Elisa on July 06, 2005, 08:02:27 PM
Winchburgh is beautiful. Bailey's mum is from Winchburgh :D Are you getting Dougal locally? (Great name by the way! :D )
Title: Hello From West Lothian
Post by: robkight on July 06, 2005, 08:19:30 PM
We are getting Dougal from a breeder in Co.Durham so a couple of hours drive but well worth it.We have had frequent pictures of the pups from the breeder since they were born and we keep wondering which one will be ours.They are all adorable! :)
Andrew and Mark
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Post by: Annette on July 06, 2005, 08:27:19 PM
Hi and welcome to COL.
Oh, and I don't think we choose our pups, they choose us!
Enjoy!
Title: Hello From West Lothian
Post by: Gill66 on July 06, 2005, 11:29:47 PM
Hi Andrew and Mark, i am in Perth and as i said before i have an 11wk old golden boy Ruben, good luck tomorrow, i didnt like the choosing day, i wanted them all!!! But what was strange was i picked Ruben from the day i went to visit the breeder when the pups were only 3wks old but she asked me back when they were 5wks to confirm my offical choice and again i picked him. but the day i went to collect him he was the first one to run up to me, so i knew i made the right choice
Title: Hello From West Lothian
Post by: Miss Poohs on July 07, 2005, 09:03:05 AM
Hello to you from way out west - I'm in Clydebank outside Glasgow.
So looking forward to seeing some piccies of your baby. I loved it when Vahri and Ruffy were little puppies, now they're big puppies - :D
You can see them in Poohs Pix.
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Post by: Gilly on July 07, 2005, 09:18:04 AM
Welcome to the forum :) I have a Chocolate Roan girl who is almost 3 and I'm in Falkirk :)
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Post by: Rhona on July 07, 2005, 08:14:32 PM
Hi Andrew and Mark
I am from Cumbernauld and have a blue roan and tan called Sam. He is 18 months old - never a dull moment.
I don't tend to post that much really but read everything on here on a regular basis and have found so much help and assistance.
Good luck with your pup
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Post by: isla on July 08, 2005, 11:33:12 AM
Hello
I'm in the southside of Glasgow and have had our black girl for exactly a week.
Good luck choosing but as folk have already said it will be totally obvious which one should go home with you .
We wanted a girl as my Dad has a cocker boy and I spend alot of time at their house. I knew when we went out to see the litter that there was only one bitch left and that the others were sold but I must admit I only had eyes for her (and vice versa).
We have been having our sagas specially the crying at night but this site is fantastic. Enjoy and good luck!
Title: Hello From West Lothian
Post by: Jo & Dennis on July 08, 2005, 11:53:33 AM
Hi Andrew & Mark,
Well have you been chosen!!!
We went to buy a black little girly and we got chosen by a golden girl, she was born on Christmas Day and we called her Holly. She is an absolute delight and we love her to bits.
I'm sure Dougal (great name) will be a very lucky little boy to be comming to live with you, sounds to me as though he's loved already.
Have fun getting prepared for him and get plenty of sleep!!!
Title: Hello From West Lothian
Post by: macduck on July 08, 2005, 08:25:53 PM
Hi there,
I live just outside Glasgow and have Busby, a three year old solid black and Buster, an 18 month old blue roan. Buster is the only dog I have ever owned since he was a pup. We didn't get to choose him because he was a 9 week old pup who had been chosen by another couple who were unable to collect him from the breeder because of a change in personal circumstances.
We went to see him and it was love at first sight. He remains an absolute angel. Wishing you every enjoyable moment of the whole seeing the puppy for the first time, holding the puppy, cuddling the puppy experience and the enjoyment to follow. Have fun.
Best wishes, Macduck
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Post by: pepi on July 08, 2005, 09:05:57 PM
Hi Andrew & Mark
Im from aberdeen and have a red cocker from Co.Durham. My Pheobe is 18 months old and loves lots and lots of cuddles. Im sure she understands everything i say, even 'Come give mummy a kiss'.
Im curious if your puppy is from the same people we purchased my Pheobe. We searched for a good breeder locally, no joy. We went south, a long car journey but well worth it i have a very healthy happy cocker.
Have lots fun with dougal. :D
pheobe & pepi
Title: Hello From West Lothian
Post by: DIANNE32 on July 11, 2005, 01:46:17 PM
:D Hello and welcome to COL :D
Title: Hello From West Lothian
Post by: robkight on July 15, 2005, 11:09:58 PM
Hi
We have indeed been chosen . Dougal came and sat in between us and didn't leave our side. he was very submissive and enjoyed getting his tummy tickled. There was no doubt whose puppy he was!
Andrew and Mark
Title: Hello From West Lothian
Post by: macduck on July 16, 2005, 04:44:32 PM
Being owned by a pup is a wonderful feeling isn't it? Lots of happy days to look forward to when Dougal finally comes home.
Best wishes Macduck
Title: Hello From West Lothian
Post by: robkight on July 16, 2005, 10:56:28 PM
Hi
We are getting Dougal from Anahi Cocker Spaniels just outside Durham . The breeders Anne and Mark are lovely people and the dogs are all so friendly. Is this the same as yours ?
Andrew and Mark
Title: Hello From West Lothian
Post by: macduck on July 16, 2005, 11:28:50 PM
We got Buster from Mrs. Elizabeth MacLean of Lynwater Kennels, Broxburn. He is a drop dead gorgeous blue roan.
Macduck
Title: Hello From West Lothian
Post by: pepi on July 18, 2005, 09:18:00 AM
Hi Andrew and Mark We did get our Pheobe from Anne and Mark they are lovely people. We took Pheobe down to Durham for a visit last July and she played with all the girls and Ally. Did you see Buster? We plan to breed Pheobe with him next year He was only 8 weeks old when we last saw him, he was so gorgeous. :)
I bet you cant wait to get Dougal home. Can i ask who is Dougals mum and dad. I was just thinking if Dougal is a red cocker his dad must be Buster and mum Jessica or madelyn or riaha.
How long now till Dougal come home?
I wish you lots and lots of fun.
Pheobe & Pepi (melanie and graham) xx
Title: Hello From West Lothian
Post by: robkight on July 18, 2005, 10:01:39 AM
That's amazing isn't it. Buster is Dad and Madelyne is Mum.....although Jasmine is at the moment inseperable from mum and the puppies..... We are getting Dougal on Friday as is now weaned and he really took to us although this is a week and a bit early so we agreed to get his first injection. We have been to see him twice the second time for 3 and a half hours and Dougal remembered us and seemed to respond to his name already. He sat with us the whole time and wasn't interested in Anne or Mark!! What a laugh we had. They are the nicest couple.
Best wishes for now Andrew and Mark
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Post by: Babylonian on July 18, 2005, 11:19:17 AM
Hi Andrew and Mark - good luck with Dougal!
I'm not too far away in Milngavie with my working cocker spaniel, Jed.
Title: Hello From West Lothian
Post by: pepi on July 18, 2005, 11:21:03 AM
Hi Andrew and Mark Good luck for friday, Can I ask is Buster much taller than madelyne cos he was a big puppy when we saw him last year? Also Pheobe is taller than madelyne and jessica.
Pheobes mum (saffi) is also madelyne's mum, so my pheobe is Dougals Auntie in around about way.
When we breed with Buster next year, Pheobes pups will be half brother and sisters to Dougal.
My last question has Buster got much blonde hair?
Take care, safe journey on friday hope its not too hot. Please say hello to Anne and Mark for me, hopefully we will see then soon. We were planning to visit then on our week off, next week ,but they sound very busy, aslo Pheobe is off to come into season she is scenting lots.
Pheobe & Pepi xx
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Post by: robkight on July 20, 2005, 12:09:24 PM
Buster is a wee bit taller than madelyne I think. He is a orange gold colour rather than a darker gold and they think our dougal should be the same.
Andrew
Title: Hello From West Lothian
Post by: Gilly on July 20, 2005, 01:11:39 PM
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We got Buster from Mrs. Elizabeth MacLean of Lynwater Kennels, Broxburn. He is a drop dead gorgeous blue roan.
Macduck
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Post by: Jo & Dennis on July 20, 2005, 01:22:05 PM
Hi Andrew & Mark,
Just wanted to wish you good luck for tomorrow, i can remember how excited we were, just could not wait to get our little one home, cannot believe that was 5 months ago and she is just sooooo beautiful, we love her to bits, infact we now say that we cannot remember her not being here with us.
Oh there is nothing like lots of kisses from a puppy with that lovely puppy breath!!
Have fun and take lots of photo's to relive these precious early puppy days.
((((((hugs)))))) Jo & Dennis
XXXXXXbig sloppy cocker kissesXXXXXX from Holly
Title: Hello From West Lothian
Post by: Jo & Dennis on July 25, 2005, 10:40:56 AM
Hi,
Well, have you got him home and how are things - just dying to know, bet you are totally and completey in love with him by now - hope he is being good.
(((((hugs))))) - Jo
xxxxxCocker Kissesxxxxx - Holly (for Dougal)
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Post by: pepi on July 25, 2005, 10:54:51 AM
HI Andrew and Mark
I'm also keen to know is dougal home? :) How was your first night? :rolleyes: Did you get much sleep? :lol: I bet he's gorgeous :huh: .
Hope you hear from you guys soon. I bet Dougal is keeping you busy.
Pheobe & Pepi xxx
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Post by: robkight on July 25, 2005, 02:06:39 PM
Hi
Dougal has settled in really well and is not really disturbing us at night ....bless him , this morning we slept in through the alarm and he was waiting there quietly in his bed and then the excitement started! He already is starting to 'come' and we are working at sit. He gives us so much love it is wonderful.
Andrew and Mark
Title: Hello From West Lothian
Post by: robkight on July 25, 2005, 02:12:58 PM
Hi Jo and Dennis
You are right ....we love him to bits and he has so much love to give. He has settled in well and sleeps most of the night..... he was still waiting for us in his bed when we went down this morning even though we slept in. He is getting better at going outside for a wee although sometimes thinks he has to go inside for one if he is playing outside....but he has always went out for a poo ! He thought he would help me tidy up the lawn mower today and was taking the plug round the garden in his mouth. :P
Andrew , Mark and Dougal
Title: Hello From West Lothian
Post by: ali-c on July 25, 2005, 02:49:27 PM
Hi Andrew and Mark, Welcome to cockers on line! I live in Glasgow and have a six month old black cocker called Poppy. Good luck with Dougal. Ali-c and Poppy :)
Title: Hello From West Lothian
Post by: Jo & Dennis on July 25, 2005, 05:00:56 PM
Hiya Andrew Mark and the lovely Dougal,
We are so very pleased for you.
Hey Dougal do you realize what a lucky little pup you are, you was so clever picking these two to look after you, pleased to hear you are being a good little fellow (hope it lasts).
Sounds like your doing really well with the toilet training, Holly was great I think it helps if they have started being trained with the breeder, Holly had. Holly used to help in the garden too, she decided that we really did not need all those plants in our borders!!!!!!!! But she is 7 months now and is much better and knows that she should not go on that part of the garden.
Don't you just love them to bits, we really cannot imagine being without Holly now she is so much a part of our lives.
We wish you all many many happy love & fun filled years together.
((((((hugs)))))) - Jo & Dennis
XXXXXXBig Sloppy Cocker KissesXXXXXX - From Holly.