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<blockquote data-quote="klmno" data-source="post: 261326" data-attributes="member: 3699"><p>Thanks- I'm mulling it over. I want to make sure that I can commit to this without "cheating" the other responsibilities that I already have. My lap dogs do very well with other dogs and sniffed me like crazy while wagging their tails when I came home. difficult child and I had gotten a dog from the spca a few years ago to give to my mom- he was at our house for several days and our dogs got along well with him and loved playing with him. However, there did come a point where they wanted to make sure they weren't going to have to sacrafice anything. LOL! So, I will mull this over before taking any action. </p><p></p><p>I have to say, I have gotten several pups in the past and I was extremely impressed with what I saw. When I went in, the parents were on their way in the house so a young female daughter took me to the family room. They had a child's gate up to keep Momma and pups in. The Momma immediately jumped on the gate and started a low growl. She could have stepped over this gate but didn't. I figured it was understandable that she'd be protective of her pups but wondered how much I needed to fear her. The teen daughter just took her by the collar, told her calmly to hush, it's ok, and lead her to a different room. The pups were typical bouncing, playful, trying-to-nurse babes who tired out and slept every so often. </p><p></p><p>My biggest concern was whether or not they were putting them on dog food to soon- even wet "dry" food. The man said that he went ahead and started setting it down to them this past week because they had already grown their teeth in (I can verify that) and that Momma was starting to feel some pain and have less patience with them. He said they still have full access to Momma but he sets food out for them 2-3 times a day for a few mins.</p><p></p><p>It is a big commitment and I do want to be more comfortable than I am tonight with it. I told them I would have to decide between male and female. They have one female left that isn't all black- she has a little tan on her legs and belly and was friendly but not quite as active as a couple of others. I thought a female would be preferable. Anyway, then they have a male with a little more marking- maybe a little more sable than tan, but not much. And he is Mr. Personality! He is very tempting and bigger than the others- they said he was first born. The photo of the Dad shows a huge dog- beautiful- and looks like a police dog. He might have more of a plush coat- or maybe it's just that he hadn't shed his winter coat yet. So, although the male is tempting right now, I'm thinking about how this assertive personality might not be as cute when he's 70+ lbs and full grown. As far as markings, who knows how they will actually look a year from now.</p><p></p><p>If I am still seriously considering this tomorrow, I will call and ask for vet's number to check them out. If anyone has any other ideas about checking stuff, please throw them out. I just don't want to offend the owners.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="klmno, post: 261326, member: 3699"] Thanks- I'm mulling it over. I want to make sure that I can commit to this without "cheating" the other responsibilities that I already have. My lap dogs do very well with other dogs and sniffed me like crazy while wagging their tails when I came home. difficult child and I had gotten a dog from the spca a few years ago to give to my mom- he was at our house for several days and our dogs got along well with him and loved playing with him. However, there did come a point where they wanted to make sure they weren't going to have to sacrafice anything. LOL! So, I will mull this over before taking any action. I have to say, I have gotten several pups in the past and I was extremely impressed with what I saw. When I went in, the parents were on their way in the house so a young female daughter took me to the family room. They had a child's gate up to keep Momma and pups in. The Momma immediately jumped on the gate and started a low growl. She could have stepped over this gate but didn't. I figured it was understandable that she'd be protective of her pups but wondered how much I needed to fear her. The teen daughter just took her by the collar, told her calmly to hush, it's ok, and lead her to a different room. The pups were typical bouncing, playful, trying-to-nurse babes who tired out and slept every so often. My biggest concern was whether or not they were putting them on dog food to soon- even wet "dry" food. The man said that he went ahead and started setting it down to them this past week because they had already grown their teeth in (I can verify that) and that Momma was starting to feel some pain and have less patience with them. He said they still have full access to Momma but he sets food out for them 2-3 times a day for a few mins. It is a big commitment and I do want to be more comfortable than I am tonight with it. I told them I would have to decide between male and female. They have one female left that isn't all black- she has a little tan on her legs and belly and was friendly but not quite as active as a couple of others. I thought a female would be preferable. Anyway, then they have a male with a little more marking- maybe a little more sable than tan, but not much. And he is Mr. Personality! He is very tempting and bigger than the others- they said he was first born. The photo of the Dad shows a huge dog- beautiful- and looks like a police dog. He might have more of a plush coat- or maybe it's just that he hadn't shed his winter coat yet. So, although the male is tempting right now, I'm thinking about how this assertive personality might not be as cute when he's 70+ lbs and full grown. As far as markings, who knows how they will actually look a year from now. If I am still seriously considering this tomorrow, I will call and ask for vet's number to check them out. If anyone has any other ideas about checking stuff, please throw them out. I just don't want to offend the owners. [/QUOTE]
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