Chucky Mama Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Got up on Sunday morning to find that Scally our dog had died. She had shown no signs of illness and had behaved normally the day and evening before. Whilst nearly 13 she was the picture of health. Her death remains completely unexplained. With a vet, vet nurse, vet student and med student in the house the slightest symptom would have been spotted. She had heart and neuro check recently as DD used her to practise on before exams! It has come as a total shock. We really struggle with the lack of a dog in the house and are looking for a new puppy to join us in mid to late August. If anyone knows of anything, please could you pop me a pm. We are looking for an old fashioned mongrel puppy or puppy of mixed breed., Our requirements are quite specific as our dogs become part of our family and they need to be specifically trained and be able to fit into the available space in our car! We have a large garden, live in a rural setting with someone at home most of the day. Please no Staffs or Bull Breed crosses, Beagle crosses, short nosed breeds, dogs with docked tails or very short or 'coffee table' legs (we run with our dogs), Wire or very long coats or'designer hybrids'. In terms of size, no dogs larger than a small Labrador or smaller than a JRT. Ideally looking at a small soft coated X Collie Type. Sadly as a veterinary family we are rather too aware of health issues in certain breeds and it makes us very picky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 (edited) How aweful! So sorry to hear about Scally! At least she didn't suffer long. Friends of mine had a Kooiker x Frisian Stabij. Lovely dog, mid size, very athletic and incredibly eager to work. Both breeds are still healthy. But I think getting a cross like that might be very difficult in the UK, both being Dutch breeds. Edited July 12, 2015 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Really sorry to hear it, must have been an awful shock for you - as Cattails has said, at least she didn't suffer. I hope you can find a new housemate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Sorry to hear it CM xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Sorry to hear it R, as you said she couldn't have had a more attentive family. Hope you manage to find a suitable pup, sure one will come into the clinic at some point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Very sad to hear that . I suppose that's the best way to go, for her and for your family, despite the shock. Hope you manage to find a new dog to join the family soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 So sorry to hear your sad news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Sorry to hear your sad news CM. What an awful shock for you. I hope you find a puppy soon. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 I'm so sorry to hear that the Pie Hound has passed at least it was swift and without prolonged suffering. I know of a litter of lurcher puppies ready to go at the end of July; parentage unknown as they wer born to a lurcher female who was taken in from death row in the pound. Looking at them they have collie in their mix, and will be chunky types rather than slender like mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted July 13, 2015 Author Share Posted July 13, 2015 Thanks everyone. DM we are going on holiday so can't takes pup until we get back around mid August. Do you have any links to the puppies? Iit may be that they will be a bit too large, or a bit too old for us by the time we are ready. We don't want to miss vital socialisation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 I will PM you a link. They are in West Yorks, at Lurcher Link mothership.... absolutely gorgeous. They are starting to look for homes for them now... mum, Constance sounds as if she has a lovely temperament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 So sorry to hear your sad news, but I hope it was a quick and peaceful end for Scally, tucked up at home where she would feel safe and secure. Sleep tight Scally. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 So sorry to hear about your loss I'm sure a puppy will be coming your way very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 So sorry Chucky Mama, I have only just caught up with this section. Such a shame to read about Scally but how lucky to have lived with you so long and not to have suffered at the end. I hope you manage to find a lovely puppy soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Oh Chucky, I am so sorry to hear that your special doggy friend has passed away & sorry too for not seeing this earlier. Dogs sure are life's special ingredient!. I hope you find the right puppy soon. Ax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Oh no, sorry to hear that CM. Hope you manage to find another one soon. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...