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Post by emseypop on Jun 21, 2009 16:54:43 GMT 1
It looks like Daddy has finally been warn down, after months of pester power, Holly and managed to make him utter the words 'if your good, and you work hard at school, and try your best to whinge less (she has the art of winging down to a tea, and breaks into full whinge mode, instead of asking for help or explaining her problem) you can have a dog. After some discussion, we've decided we'd like a small dog, when OH and I met we (my parents and I) had a Jack Russell, and Sean, who's really more of a cat person, look to our cat sized Sidney, so it looks like it'll be a JR or a JR cross. We are going to have a puppy as I think a puppy will fit better into out lives, and will be more excepting of the kids, cats, guinea pigs and of course the chickens. So watch this space  |
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Post by jennywren on Jun 21, 2009 19:35:00 GMT 1
Oooo Em good luck - you will have your hands full  |
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Post by emseypop on Jun 22, 2009 17:21:55 GMT 1
I've always said, we may as well have another baby as a dog  I am pleased he's caved tho, even it'll be hard work. It took ages to get Minni house trained (we got her as a kitten last aug.) Did I read you were getting another Dog Jenny? |
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Post by jennywren on Jun 22, 2009 18:16:26 GMT 1
Yes the brother to my existing Afghan - GF got to find homes for about eight of them - sad story she is having to rehouse herself and no room for them all - including about 5 cats and other pets
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Post by maggyd on Jun 22, 2009 22:19:24 GMT 1
Oh em I hope your jack russell doesnt like chicken my little menace tried to chase chickens when we were walking him when we stayed at the vineyard they had chickens. Jen thats soo sad your S.I.L. has to get rid of her pets I bet she is very upset its like being asked to part with your children  at least she will know her dog will be going to a good home and be able to see it, I hope yours soon gets to except it! . |
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Post by jennywren on Jun 23, 2009 5:57:51 GMT 1
Your little Teddy sounds a feisty character Maggy - he seems to have you wrapped round his paw Bet he gets up to all sorts of mischief knowing he may get away with it |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Jun 23, 2009 10:07:09 GMT 1
How exciting emsey, we would love to have dogs but not practical at the moment and like the cat they would be spoilt rotten. I make do with fussing everyone elses and sending virtual cuddles to Teddy!
How will your older dog take to the new afghan Jenny?
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Post by maggyd on Jun 23, 2009 18:34:05 GMT 1
Your little Teddy sounds a feisty character Maggy - he seems to have you wrapped round his paw Bet he gets up to all sorts of mischief knowing he may get away with it He is full of mischief J.W. usually that is but to-day he is off colour he hasnt eaten all day and his tummy is making squiggy noises I think its the Pedigree Dentastick he had last night!! he did exactly the same last time he had one. And thanks B.M. he sends lots of licks to you as well. ;D |
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Post by jennywren on Jun 23, 2009 19:00:17 GMT 1
Oh dear my dog's tummy was making the most awful noises one night - so loud I cudnt sleep - not sure what it was
Hope he gets over it
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Post by emseypop on Jun 23, 2009 21:49:06 GMT 1
Aww Jenny your poor friend, it'll help her knowing someone she can trust has taken in at least one of her pets, I bet other friends will really where they can too. Hopefully your Afghan will enjoy the company. My SiL wanted to know why we don't want a boxer. She has 2 a boy and girl and expecting pups in about two weeks. they are from good stock and will fetch a lot of money. they are just two big! They know the kids over when we visit (all in good fun) A little JR is more our cup of tea. HE?SHE will be plonked amongst the hens from day one |
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Post by maggyd on Jun 23, 2009 21:53:26 GMT 1
Good idea em then she/he will think he is a chicken too. |
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Post by jennywren on Jun 24, 2009 6:13:37 GMT 1
Oh yes Maggy that could be true JR's such intelligent dogs - he/she will soon become The Boss |
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Post by emseypop on Jul 5, 2009 16:13:33 GMT 1
Well we have a new arrivel! An 8 week old jack russel yorkie cross. She's more Jack russell than yorkie as you can tell from the photos. Holly has named her Hyzenflay after one of the rabbits on watershipdown (her favorite film ATM) here are a few pic's. Her and her Mum a yorkie were taken to a small rescue centre in tamworth.   |
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Post by jennywren on Jul 5, 2009 20:52:31 GMT 1
Awh what a cutie - she looks very much at home My old dog the Yorkie has had a new lease of life since the new dog Afghan arrived He eats EVERYTHING I put down whereas previously he would sniff at it if it didnt have enough chicken on it or only eat half and leave the rest The new Afghan just ignores him but they are in the garden together |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Jul 6, 2009 7:13:50 GMT 1
Oh emsey, she is so sweet! Tired out by her new adventure obviously. Has she met the chickens yet?
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Post by emseypop on Jul 6, 2009 13:17:49 GMT 1
I'm glad the afghan has given you Yorkie a new lease of life, its funny how picky dogs change their tune if they think their food is threatened! I took Hyzenflay up to see the hens, being in mind she can barley toddle and is 1/3 their size they set up a warning cry and abandoned their afternoon snack of rice, Hyzey decided she'd try it instead. its odd, there's no way they've seen a dog before, and they'd never seen a cat, but they've never been upset by the cats. I think they'll get used to the dog in time. Guess who slept of the sofa last night  |
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Post by emseypop on Jul 6, 2009 13:21:08 GMT 1
Just thought you dog lovers would like to know my SiL boxer had 11 puppies on friday! Mother was poorly and had to have an op but has been doing well. SiL and her OH are bottle feeding 11 healthy pups every two hours!
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Post by maggyd on Jul 6, 2009 18:37:43 GMT 1
 I love our little pup Em funny name though its as bad as the one my grand-daughter gave her yorkie (Caileb) my other son calls him cabbage . Hyzen looks a sturdy little one and he is a lovely colour, you,ll have to keep him near the chickens till they get used to each other wont you? Oh that poor boxer!! that is a lot of pups isnt it?? how is she doing now?
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Post by jennywren on Jul 6, 2009 18:52:47 GMT 1
Oh hope Mummy is OK - my GF's Afghan had 14 pups and still had one inside her so they had to rush her to the vets and operate - then her milk dried up cos of this - so 14 had to be bottle fed - I remember seeing three chairs in a row in my GF's living room with two boxes either side
A total relay was ongoing all the time - when the last one had been fed then it was time for the first one to be fed
Exhausting
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Post by bogmyrtle on Jul 7, 2009 7:05:53 GMT 1
I'd better not tell hubby about the boxer puppies! Hyzenflay - a mouthful to call in the park! |
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Post by emseypop on Jul 7, 2009 12:25:52 GMT 1
Hyzen is doing well, but doesn't like nighttime much, I feel like a new Mum, 2 nights of not much sleep, not that i'm complaining! I think we've found a formula that works now, the green blanket, on the sofa with the radio on. All 11 boxers are doing well, mum is home and managing to do some of the work on her own, but SIL and OH are helping her. 8 boys and 3 girls.
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Post by emseypop on Jul 16, 2009 17:03:48 GMT 1
Took Hizey for her jabs today, she's been very quiet. While we were there a mans cat escaped from her cat box in the car park, it was very upsetting, I hope they've found her.
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Post by maggyd on Jul 18, 2009 16:37:47 GMT 1
Thats normal Em, they do feel off it for about 24 hours then he will be back to his normal self! Teddy always cries a few hours after as if he hurts when he moves I think it goes a little stif around the inj; site!! he is due his rabies booster next month that will be fun. |
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Post by emseypop on Jul 28, 2009 9:11:17 GMT 1
Looking forward to taking Hizey for her booster on Thurs, then she can go WALKIES Here are a few photos of Hitzys Puppies, I went to visit them on Saturday, they are so lovely, they haven't got to that nippy stage yet, they seem so laid back I wonder if they ever will. Hizey is like a pair of pincers, her mouth is always opening and closing like a dyeing fish, even when I'm telling her off for doing it! photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs128.snc1/5495_97471582529_724237529_2020933_2695635_n.jpg photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs148.snc1/5495_97851692529_724237529_2026611_1456937_s.jpg With MUM photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs128.snc1/5495_97851747529_724237529_2026622_7969618_s.jpg photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs148.snc1/5495_97851687529_724237529_2026610_3167995_s.jpg With Dad Sorry thats the only way I seem to be able to copy, via link and I haven't got time to play around today. Hope you can see them Mum has done very well, 11 puppies, they did loose one after about a week but Nicole and Wayne have worked tirelessly and at great expense to keep the brood of 12 (if you count Mom and Dad healthy) |
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Post by bogmyrtle on Jul 28, 2009 11:40:59 GMT 1
Emsey, they are gorgeous! I've gone all daft over them - I would want to take them all home!
How's your little one - it will be better when you can take her out for walks - tire her out!
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