Ziggy Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 (edited) Hi all, I'm going to visit Charlie for the first time tomorrow... I am beside myself with excitement... Now my worry is, I have never had a dog or puppy before... I'm quite confident I'll be fine dealing with Charlie once he is home, and I am very, very much looking forward to it all... The breeder seems like a lovely lady, and I'm sure I shouldn't be nervous, but when I meet the dogs tomorrow, I am now so nervous about what to do and not to do, to give a good impression... I'm used to handling animals, having chickens, rabbits, birds, rats, cats and so on, and I'm very happy to touch and cuddle any animal, but feel that under scrutiny I will not know what to do... Will it be ok for me to stroke the pups and their mum, or should I ask the lady first? Is there anything I shouldn't do, or should do, to give right impression? I don't know if I'm being nervous for nothing, but getting Charlie is such a long-awaited thing for me (been waiting for this day since childhood), and I want everything to go well tomorrow. I guess it's just excitement-related nerves or something, but I so much want to avoid giving the wrong impression, as I haven't met the breeder in person before... Can't wait to see Charlie... he's 6 weeks now... Shall I bring pictures back ? Edited October 17, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poached Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 yeas please have fun i remember going to see my joey when he was a day old pup then 3 weeks then 5 weeks then 7 weeks then we collected him.it was nice seeing him growing up and we knew that we wanted him from day old and we got to handle them and everything and he's now a fat boy!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 I can understand you being nervous around their owner, after all, everyone likes different ways of doing things. I'd just ask her what she prefers - admit this is your first puppy and ask for her advice. I'm sure she will talk your ear off and be most willing to oblige! (plus it will make her feel happier if she thinks you will be doing things her way ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Just sit down and let them come to you Ziggy, that way they'll be happier and the mother won't get stressed. I'm sure that you will enjoy it immensely Photos are obligatory! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 How exciting for you . I would ask her first too, she'll be pleased, I'm sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Just relax and go with the flow. Will he come with some form of insurance cover? Many breeders sell puppies with a month or so of cover which is a really good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Def. photos!!!!!! We asked the breeder if it was OK to pick the puppies up and she was fine with that. The mum was happy to be rid of her babies for a rest and disappeared of her own accord. The breeder encourages visits so that the puppy is used to the new owner - we are going to see Tali on Sunday and are taking Lauren and Jake with us. We will be leaving a cloth to be put in with the litter to bring home with the puppy the following week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Good luck! Can't wait for the photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 I would ask the breeder too what she wants you to do. Our 'interview' with Cookies breeder felt like going to see the headmaster. We were so nervous. We had to take the boys with us so she could see what our family unit was like. My boys behaved beautifully (like they should have done I think they were 15 and 9 at the time ). She said that she'd only got Cookie left because one family had put a deposit on her but when they came the kids were running around like loonies so she told them they weren't suitable. She obviously just wanted to know that her puppies were going to calm households which ours is on occasion She first called the dad dog out and he came and sat in front of us (his photo is in Dogs Today in the 'breed section' at the back under Goldendoodles ) and then laid down, then she called out the mum. So beautifully well behaved. Then she let us look at the puppies and we were allowed to give them cuddles. They were a really nice family. I think the breeders are well aware that people are nervous and want to make a good impression. I'm sure you'll be fine. Enjoy your cuddles today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted October 17, 2009 Author Share Posted October 17, 2009 Well I've been to see the puppies, and it went very well. The lady was lovely, and I spent over an hour talking to her and cuddling the pups. She suggested one of them as Charlie, but said I could have one of the other two males if I preferred. I played with the one she had suggested, his coat is smoother than that of his siblings, and he was a real sweetie (so were the other pups, they were all lovely). I chatted to Charlie and asked him 'so, what do you think, would you like to be my Charlie?', and the sweet little thing put his paw then his head on my leg. I took that as a yes. He then showed off by going in the garden and doing a wee there. His siblings came out with us too but didn't do anything, and Charlie sat near us with a very proud and smug look on his face! It seems he was keen to impress me! Then when the lady called them back in, he came and sat right near me, leaning on my legs. The lady herself commented about it, saying how happy and willing he seemed to come with me. We'll go and pick him up on 28th October, he'll be exactly 8 weeks that day. I met his mum too, she was a very lovely, beautiful and gentle dog. Here are the pictures, sorry they're awful quality, that kitchen was dark, the puppies were fidgety and I was too busy playing with the pups and talking to the lady to be bothered about technicalities... It was a long trip and an exciting day!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Oh, how gorgeous . They are just adorable and look soooo cuddly . I'm glad it went so well . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Awwww just look at those eyes, they're enough to melt anyones heart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 I agree, what a total cutie pie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Gorgeous! I love it when they choose you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 He is so gorgeous!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 He is so cute!!!! Bet the next couple of weeks is going to go so slowly. If we didn't have Lola i would definately want a puppy by now after all the new arrivals at the moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Oh my goodness, he is just so cute. Sounds as if he is obviously destined for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted October 18, 2009 Author Share Posted October 18, 2009 Thanks everybody... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 He is adorable, I am sooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 He's just like my Holly! You lucky thing - I want another! Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Awwwww Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 He just looks so comfy in your arms too. Can't wait to meet him and snuggle up. Golly, it's all gone puppytastic, ahsn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted October 19, 2009 Author Share Posted October 19, 2009 Puppies seem to be everywhere... several people on here, some people at school... I'm so glad Charlie is coming soon or all those pups would make me extremely puppy broody... On a sad note, a family at school had their 5 months old pup stolen from their garden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Oh no, what terrible news. What breed was it? Lurchers are always being stolen; I'd never leave one tied up anywhere. They get used for coursing then dumped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 What an absolutely beautiful pup He's simply stunning. Wishing you many, many happy walks together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
