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I have a puppy- now with a picture

monkey fingers, 4 April, 2009 at 19:00 Posted on Off Topic Posts 0 36

Thank you so much for all of your advice and help over the past few months. Sprout has landed! The Puppy whisperer is my new bible, though Sprout hasn't grasped the whole toilet situation yet and so far is just hanging on!

We collected her this afternoon, she spent the journey (one and a half hours) cuddled up asleep in the crook of my neck. She has spent most of the day asleep, but has eaten a bowl of food.

The cats are giving her and us evils, but are still coming to us for occasional cuddles, which I hope means they don't hate us!

So thank you all again, I am in love!

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Latest activity by maxiemax, 5 April, 2009 at 08:57
  • lauraloo
    Beginner May 2007
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    Sprout is a fab name for a puppy! But I think we NEED some photos.

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  • Jerseygirl
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    Ahh, congrats on the arrival of your fur-baby! I am sure she'll offer you years and years of enjoyment and unconditional love. Really, I could never thank my dog enough for all that she gives me. She's currently snuggled up on my lap which is her favourite (and mine) place to be.

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  • I love shoes
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    Oh definitely, sprout is indeed a fabby name but oh yes we need photo proof that she actually turned up!!

    Come on!!

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  • bettyb
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    Awww, congrats on your new puppy, but you can't tell us news like that without providing us with pictures.

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  • Consuela Banana Hammock
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    Welcome home Sprout! Woody sends hugs and licks.

    Good luck with your first sleep MF. We had a pretty sleepless night as Woody howled the house down. Don't do what we did and leave him downstairs on his own! <doh!>

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  • pigalicious
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    Me too want to see the Sprout.

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  • M
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    Sprout has landed - yey! The cats will forgive you especially when they realise they have an impressionable young pup to do their bidding.

    We need pics!

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  • monkey fingers
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    Thank you so much everyone.

    Fully expecting a sleepless night, her crate is being put into our room and I will be settting the alarm to get up 4 hourly to offer her the opportunity to wee/ poo! It's like having a new baby!

    Still sorting out photos, but here is one . . .

    Thank you again all xx

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  • Consuela Banana Hammock
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    Will you give her a gentle little cuddle from me? She looks adorable. ❤️

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  • bettyb
    Beginner July 2006
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    Awww, I can't see the photo. ?

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  • monkey fingers
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    Of course, she is curled up on my knee as I type x

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  • clair_de_lune
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    I can't see it either. I neeeeed to see puppy pictures ?

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  • pigalicious
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    ? Nor me

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  • I love shoes
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    I cant see it either ?

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  • phooey74
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    I can't see the pic either ☹️

    We had a great first night with Douglas (scottie) he slept in the kitchen and I think was so worn out by the journey from Leeds and by meeting our Westie that he just wanted some peace and quiet! Good luck ?

    Love the name though!

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  • monkey fingers
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    Does this link work?

    http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3374/3411735983_47c60cd968_o.jpg

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  • maxiemax
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    Aw, I have been waiting and looking for this announcement! I need too see a photo too although I will just get broody for another pup, they are sooo cute and tiny! Freddie is 6 months old this week - this is him today at our local woods (if this photo attachment works for me). You are guaranteed so much fun with Sprout!

    ETA She is gorgeous! I love them when they are still black and curly, I was quite sad when Fredster had to have his first clip and insisted he kept the curly black tail! Just want another one now, thank goodness I cant afford it!

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  • monkey fingers
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    Freddie is so cute!

    Not sure how else to make the picture visible! Does the link work?

    She has just had her first wee- i am so proud!

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  • maxiemax
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    Yes it works I edited my previous post, she is just so cute! And they are really easy to house train as well because they are super intelligent!

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  • monkey fingers
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    That's good to know!

    It's so cute to see how she will look at 6 months x Freddie looks so full of character.

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  • phooey74
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    Omg HOW cute ?

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  • Scarlett03
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    Monkey I am so jealous, we aren't picking ours up for another three weeks. He's the one in the middle. We haven't got a name yet but are leaing towards Oscar.

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  • monkey fingers
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    Scarlett, he is gorgeous! Oscar is a cool name xx

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  • Scarlett03
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    Very scared about what we are letting ourselves in for but can't wait to pick him up. I look foward to seeing some more pics. You must be very proud.

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    Aww sprout is gorgeous!

    That said so is Freddie and (to be named?) Oscar Smiley smile

    Monkey Fingers - rather randomly your name always reminds me of an episode of Phoenix Nights where Max and Paddy go on a 'booze cruise' to France and find some Cadbury's Chocolate Fingers called "Les Cadbury's Fingres". Whenever I see your name I always think "Les Monkey Fingres". Not sure why I'm sharing this, mind.

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  • Hoobygroovy
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    Sprout is adorable. I look forward to a zillion more photos in the coming weeks and months.

    Scarlett, 'Oscar' is simply adorable too. Is he a Jack Russell pup? I will need more photos of him too. The puppy phase is over all too quickly.

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  • monkey fingers
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    That is so funny- do I type with a french accent when you read it?

    Sprout is indeed gorgeous, but is refusing to stay awake, I think that may change as soon as I decide i want to go to bed!

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  • Mrs Magic
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    Ahh, she's super cute. I'm so happy for you. ?

    I got your message btw, thank you. My phon wouldn't let me view it so I'm glad to see her now!

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  • pigalicious
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    The sprout is tres cute!

    As is Oscar and Fredie.

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    Nope, I think it has to be said in a Northern accent to get the right effect, and it's only the name. I'm having a look on YouTube to find a clip to properly illustrate it.

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    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXdIYb0hNlQ&feature=related at about 4:05. I know it's a bit wrong but I can't help it.

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  • Diefenbaker
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    OMG cuteness overload!!! (All of them!!)

    Good luck with the toilet training, I remember standing outside in November, in a howling gale and driving rain, at 3 am, under a golf umbrella, with Dexter as a pup - he (sensibly) kept wanting to run indoors but we stood out there until he did 'go toilet' (the key phrase). It soon passes, but it is hell when you're in the midst of it... At least it's a bit warmer for you both at the moment!

    Oh - and Dexter *hated* the cage with venom; not all dogs get on with them so just in case Sprout hates it, it's not your fault!

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