Breeders

[Emily]

Don't tell OH but I've been googling Labrador breeders in Perth through the WA Canine Association website.

Every sensible part of my brain tells me not to look and tells me I'm being selfish. But, Ella has stolen such a huge part of my heart amf I can't help but think adding a puppy would enrich her life and also provide the (selfish - I know) crossover so that I'm not left in a state of lablessness in the future.

Am I crazy and selfish? Is this reasonable? Help!

 

[kateincornwall]

I think it is perfectly reasonable I love having two dogs, have rarely had one but I guess it all depends on lifestyle , we are retired so always around with the dogs . I reckon if you have a sociable dog , have room for two and can afford two, then go ahead

 

[Jacqui-S]

Yay!

 

[Candy]

The more Forum puppies the merrier!

 

[SwampDonkey]

Sounds fine to me. I can't be without a dog in my life so I always have a least 2. If you find a good breeder who tests everything and is committed to the breed you may have to get on a waiting list so find out now and get on the list.?

 

[edzbird]

find out now and get on the list

Wise advice.

 

[Stacia]

I even had three at one time! If you think you can manage with a puppy and the boys, then go for it, not the slightest being selfish.

 

[Jen]

I don’t think it’s selfish at all. I know I couldn’t give a puppy what it needs right now which is why I block the idea out as that would be selfish.

But you’re super human, Emily so if anyone can manage to do it I have no doubt it is you!!

 

[Selina27]

Sounds great to me Emily, it would be good timing for both Ella and the boys I would say. I too think 2 dogs are great but the financial stretch would be too much for me.
Good advice from Swampy re getting on a waiting list.

 

[kateincornwall]

We had five dogs when we lived in France, but we did have lots of land and a large house . I dont think we could afford two Labradors these days but I did so love a multi dog household xx

 

[JES72]

Are you sure!

 

[Boogie]

Don't tell OH but I've been googling Labrador breeders in Perth through the WA Canine Association website.

Every sensible part of my brain tells me not to look and tells me I'm being selfish. But, Ella has stolen such a huge part of my heart amf I can't help but think adding a puppy would enrich her life and also provide the (selfish - I know) crossover so that I'm not left in a state of lablessness in the future.

Am I crazy and selfish? Is this reasonable? Help!

Very wise to have a crossover, we always do. When my darling Gavin was getting older I knew we'd never have another dog if he passed away, I adored him so much

So along came puppy Tatze! It was the best move ever. Gavin was amazing with the pup and taught her everything she knows.

 

[JES72]

The eight months between Homer and Stanley were really hard and empty, but also gave us a bit of freedom. And as Hubby says, a clean house.
I would have liked to have had another dog when Homer was about 5 or 6 but he’d already started his anxieties so didn’t want to add a puppy to the house.

 

[Anne123]

I didn't tell my oh that I contacted a breeder for Odin......I told one of our sons whatI had done....He was very positive and after I got an email from the breeder that we were invited for an acquaintance I had to tell him. At first hé was reluctant but wanted to meet them anyway. We were not sure if we really wanted to go ahead and get another pup. We were also quite frank with the breeder in this. She said she understood and we had time to think about it for the dog concerned was not in pregnant yet, and not in heat. That gave us time to get used to the idea of a new pup

 

[MellowYellow]

So Ella is coming up to 10 years old? If you are seriously thinking about getting a puppy, I would advise doing it sooner rather than later, as a puppy can be very hard on an old dog. I did it with an old dog, and very much regretted it; I sometimes thought I had ruined his last year of life. 10 years is still ok though if she is healthy. And a puppy certainly gains from having an older, sensible dog around - it makes training so much easier!

 

[JES72]

Thinking of your boys, it might be easier on them if there is a new dog that they have already bonded with when the inevitable happens (hopefully not for a long time).

 

[Anne123]

So Ella is coming up to 10 years old? If you are seriously thinking about getting a puppy, I would advise doing it sooner rather than later, as a puppy can be very hard on an old dog. I did it with an old dog, and very much regretted it; I sometimes thought I had ruined his last year of life. 10 years is still ok though if she is healthy. And a puppy certainly gains from having an older, sensible dog around - it makes training so much easier!

I second this!! Finn is getting old and is 11,5 years old. He is struggling with his health. He wants to play but can't do it the way he wants. I also think what have I done to him....on the other side he likes him very much already. Odin is very thoughtful and caring towards Finn

 

[Loraseal]

If your car can handle 2 labs and 2 lads in the back then why not? I would think about holidays and what would you do with them. The dogs I mean and not your boys! You have 2 great kids who would definitely help with looking after them. No harm in checking out breeders though.

 

[JES72]

To tell a little secret. I sneaked a peak at breeders a few times the year Homer was poorly.