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[Kelsey]

My sister just adopted an 8 month old dog and changed his name and he adjusted very quickly

But I do understand if being too similar looking to your Homer is a bit difficult. But he will have his very own personality and quirks which will make them quite different

 

[kateincornwall]

We changed Nellys name and she was 2 or 3 when we got her, not that she can hear it anyway but we have changed the names of some of our others rescues with no issues at all , good luck x

 

[Cath]

I would take my time, you will know when you see the right dog for you Janet @JES72

 

[JES72]

I have been in converstaions with the man with the little girl puppy who's father is a guide dog sire and mum a therapy dog. But I have walked away. The breeder told me she had a small hernia which wasn't a big issue for me although hubby was more cautious and at first said he didn't want one "that's broken" Problem is that I haven't had time to have proper conversations with Hubby as he's been away looking after his Dad andstep-mum, when home he's been thinking of thier care and not puppies. Hubby is away again so if I had gone all they way up to Yorkshire to see the puppy I would have had to go alone, which would also mean leaving Hubby without our car while he was with his dad and step-mum. The logistics became difficult and I actually started feeling anxious rather than excited. I felt it wasn't right to push ahead when we and especially Hubby have to worry more about his parents care. Just too much going on at once.

 

[HAH]

Just too much going on at once.

This sounds like absolutely the right decision for you, getting a puppy is a big enough thing in itself so making sure the whole household is involved and invested makes things a lot easier (or at least doesn’t make things harder!) in the long run.
Hopefully things will become more settled soon, and the right puppy will come along then. The stars will align, given time!

 

[Cath]

Just too much going on at once.

Yes you are right, there is no rush.

 

[Stacia]

Very sensible. I rushed in in desperation without thought, not sensible, I didn't expect the problems I have. So take your time.

 

[MellowYellow]

Take your time. When you and hubby are ready, the right puppy will be there for you.

 

[JES72]

This image appeared on my Facebook. - I wish there was better connection from the other side the rainbow bridge as I’m struggling this side. Come on Homer can you stop wallowing in muddy puddles and get on with the job of sending us a puppy to love.

 

[Stacia]

But why oh why Rourke did you send me a nervous dog!

 

[JES72]

Maybe Homer and Rourke plotted together! Who knows what they will have install for me. Obviously the calm and supportive pup was not meant for me.
Flicker will teach you more than you ever knew you wanted to know.

 

[Stacia]

Maybe Homer and Rourke plotted together! Who knows what they will have install for me. Obviously the calm and supportive pup was not meant for me.
Flicker will teach you more than you ever knew you wanted to know.

Teaching me desperation at the moment

 

[JES72]

Another possible pup near where Hubby's Dad is and Hubby even rang them to find out more and arranged to visit tomorrow. Published litter advert | litter adverts | The Kennel Club
Looking at Sire and Dam, Hip scores are 7/3 and 6/5. Are these scores a bit on the high side?

 

[kateincornwall]

Those hip scores would not put me off , they are quite good x Just adding that hip scores are no guarantee , they help of course but even dogs born from well scored parents can fall foul of hip disease x

 

[Atemas]

and arranged to visit tomorrow

Ooh exciting

 

[Beanwood]

The sire is a cracking dog with nice EBV values - which are much more accurate when looking at hips and elbows. So the stud dog comes from lovely lines.

The bitch I don't know, her scores aren't as good, but that wouldn't put me off. I would want to learn more about the dams side - for example what do they "know" about the dams mother? Where did she come from? You can see a lot from the kennel club records. Bred 4 times in 4 years - sometimes within the year.

 

[Anne123]

Exciting....!!

 

[Jacqui-S]

 

[Lab_adore]

Good luck @JES72 !

 

[Loraseal]

And........???