So yesterday we got to go over to Wales and meet our new pup.. excited was an understatement.
Saturday morning we got up early and checked the weather, not good but not as bad as it could have been. Decision made to go over and visit the pup.
A pretty grey, windy and dismal drive. We literally had to drive to the very end of the M4 and then some. Restrictions were in place on some stretches due to wind which added to the journey, I am so glad hubby was driving.
We finally got there and met our new girl, Rosie. We had trouble choosing a name as we usually have boys, but this one was agreed by all.
She's only 7 days old, so didn't really handle her and her eyes are still closed. The lovely lady we are buying from has been sending pics and will video call us so we can track her as she grows. Here she is with her mum
And that's her mum Jess. I would imagine this is pretty much what Rosie will look like.
We did do our research before hand and made sure it was a reputable breeder, this couple are registered with the kennel club as are their dogs and the pups will also be registered. We were able to view where they lived and also saw the other dogs they have, all female borders, no males as they go away to ' mate' for want of a better word.
As we are due to go to USA we will pick her up when we get back, she will be 10 weeks old then so would have had an extra 2 weeks with mum.
We did think long and hard before we ' shopped' for a puppy. We have had 3 large rescue dogs before this and this time really wanted a smaller dog and a dog whose history we were fully aware of. It means that we are also able to train her and socialise her and hopefully take her on many adventures in Stan The Van.
After our visit we decided to drop by Porthcawl and grab some chips and sit on the front. It was blooming freezing and still very windy.
so we bought our chips and sat in the car after a very windy walk.
Today I am having my first restful Sunday in quite a while. I may have cast on another knitting project....
Awww, she's gorgeous, I bet you can't wait until she comes to live with you. It will be like having a baby again, haha.
ReplyDeleteI know, I think she will have us twisted around her little paws..
DeleteVery excited for you!
ReplyDelete- Dar @ anexactinglife
Thanks Dar, we are all so looking forward to her coming home.
DeleteAwww she's so, so sweet. Mum is watching what you're doing with her baby :) How many pups were in the litter?
ReplyDeleteTilly was one of seven, six girls and one boy and it was chaos when we went to view the pups, they were all running around my feet. Your excitement will be building while you wait another nine weeks for her. Enjoy your trip to the USA.
There were 5 pups, 3 girls and 2 boys. Mum is very good with them. And yes we will be so looking forward to coming back from holiday.
DeleteRosie is absolutely adorable! What a sweetie and I love her name. I'd brave the cold for a portion of proper Fish and chips! I can honestly say I haven't had Fish and Chips for years and it will probably be my first meal when I manage to get back home to the UK to see the family. keep well. Amanda x
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing like chips on the beach, I don't eat Fish but hubby had some with his chips. Hopefully you will be able to get across and see your family soon.
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