What to look for in a puppy

[wendy]

I forgot to post the stuff yesterday, sorry. I will today.

If you have a few weeks before she comes. Try looking on fleabay or online, just to see the prices of stuff.
I like the name Stella, I have only had one called that. I hear so many names, often repeated on many dogs. I like those I don't hear much.

[MissEllie]

Thanks Wendy that's a good idea to check out fleabay & gumtree

[Benny&Co]

How very exciting for you all Ellie, I've been watching your thread here with interest

I get a lot of our Benny's bits and bobs online, here's a few sites that I use.

For his food
http://www.berriewoodwholesale.co.uk/

Collar, lead, bandana's
http://ditsypet.co.uk/

Beds, bowls, combs and brushes
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_0_8?url=search-alias%3Dpets&field-keywords=dog+beds&sprefix=dog+beds%2Caps%2C162&rh=n%3A340840031%2Ck%3Adog+beds

Antler chew, although our grooming salon now sell them
http://www.puredog.co.uk/

Kong toys
http://www.kongcompany.com/en-uk/

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_0_4?url=search-alias%3Dpets&field-keywords=kong&sprefix=kong%2Caps%2C164

Very much looking forward to hearing all about your visit on Saturday and seeing lots of pictures too

[Mo]

How exciting. Hope she is just right when you go and see her.

it now looks like we may have found a perfect wee girl. She's a bit of a mixture (spaniel, poodle & corgi mostly),

Does that have a posh name, or is it still called a mongrel.

[MissEllie]

Thanks for the links Bev

Does that have a posh name, or is it still called a mongrel.

as far as I'm concerned she's definitely a heinz 57 Mo. although maybe not as questionable parentage as our other dog who's a collie X (absolutely no idea what the X was!!)
My OH was looking at 'pure bred' cockerpoos but they're selling for at least £650 , I think I'd be scared to walk it in case I lost it at that price. As my vet said to his neighbour proudly showing off his new labradoodle, 'at the end of the day they're still mongrels'. He said it didn't go down well .

[Mo]

Ah, she maybe a mongrel but she'll have 'hybrid vigour'

[Annie]

Crikey Mr Ellie that was a good name you came up with , its certainly got the from me too - Stella - short , difficult too change to a soppy version ( please tell me he wasn't having a pint of Artois at the time )
Not nice to say mongrel please refer to this very special girl as cross breed or how about multi national

[aishakali]

Bet all the kids are excited too Ellie I may have to refrain from looking at any pics you put on of her. I go weak at the knees and come over all unnecessary and have to take to my bed

[Annie]

AND its a good job my lappy isn't scratch and sniff because everyone knows puppies smell divine

[aishakali]

Ahhh yes!!! toasty breath mmmmm

[Annie]

And puddy paws that have been sullied by the outside world

[MissEllie]

Isn't it funny how we all turn to putty at the thought of a pup?

I can see I'll have to leave her at home when I go to visit at Annie's or I think there will be a dognapping!

[Gwenoakes]

I see you are online, Miss Ellie, what time do you go and see her?

[MissEllie]

Must've forgotten to log out Gwen we left about 9.30, it was quite a drive but well worth it.......
Wendy thank you so much for all the puppy info, it arrived today I'm sure I'll probably have more questions for you in a few weeks!
All six pups were gorgeous but we've chosen this lovely little girl and we've named her Stella.
WARNING! Seriously cute ickle puppy photos (hope I've got the photo sizes right, Mods please feel free to change them if they're too big)

[jannie]

She is absolutely gorgeous Ellie !!!!!!