The Dogmother Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Makes my eyes prickly every time I read it too. Sha is right about controlling the amount of exercise when they are young.The same applies to lurchers, but try telling that to a saluki cross who loves nothing more than racing veeerrryy faaaaasssst in huge circles with a massive grin on her face! You should see her and Moochoos lurcher when they get going. 'tis a joy to behold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 Think of all that exercise you'll get Pam; loads of lovely long walks. That's one of the bits I'm looking forward to the most :D The beach is at the end of the road and within 10/15 mins drive I can be in the heart of the countryside :D Pam, be careful about overwalking the tiddler, labs are notorious for leg & hip problems, Don't worry Sha...walks will be gentle to start with...if not for the pup, then me fantastic swimming pool for pooches near us, my 3 love it, started out as hydrotherapy for the big girls with their ops, and is now a fortnightly treat!! Sha x I'll have to get the details from you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 We'll have to fix a date for the doggles to romp on that beach! Rosie'd love to see her Charlie-sis again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 We'll have to fix a date for the doggles to romp on that beach! Rosie'd love to see her Charlie-sis again. That's a date hun :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 We'll have to fix a date for the doggles to romp on that beach! Rosie'd love to see her Charlie-sis again. That's a date hun :D Remind me when you've got the little 'un. Are your ready for a lurcher? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 Remind me when you've got the little 'un. Will do :D Are your ready for a lurcher? Sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Definately ask for hip scores. Check for nice clean ears & eyes, check for an innie not outie belly button, teeth meeting properly not 1 jaw lying significantly over or under the other. I had a friend that I told to do this and unfortunately she is a friend that asks for advice, never takes it and then wants me to sort out the disaster. Her puppy had NO teeth until nearly 7 months old (very weird), large hernia, needed surgery on both ears and on inturned eyelids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Crikey CM, what breed was that then ...it never occurred to me to check a pup has teeth, aligned or otherwise.......they are usually attached to your hand quite quickly after introductions!!! My lab Poppy had "luxating patella" on both back legs before she was even a year old & both have successfully been operated on, I wouldn't have been able to tell this was a potential problem at puppy stage would I...I had kept her fairly quiet too as recommended for Labradors.......short walks, not too much running around the garden...as a result I have a large chocolate slug who we adore & forgive her almost anything (except eating all the chicken food & depositing it on my carpets ) **sorry for hijacking your thread Pam, any advice may help you with Sam though ** Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Crikey CM, what breed was that then ...it never occurred to me to check a pup has teeth, aligned or otherwise.......they are usually attached to your hand quite quickly after introductions!!! It was an Italian Spinone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
