Hi from me and 'Woof' from Poppy!

Cariad_bach · 11-16-2009, 02:16 PM

Hiya everyone,

Im new to this forum and to Bassets,
Poppy is 9 weeks old and has just come to live with myself and my family

Ive had diffrent breeds of dogs in the past and have worked for diffrent breed rescues (mainly Border Collies) but i now have a young family and after allot of research we (my husband and i) decided Bassets would be the perfect dog for us.

Poppy is a little star, shes settling in so well and my kids are over the moon with her ..

Poppy is only ever going to be a family pet and will be spayed as soon as shes old enough (especially with her having that blue eye .. we were aware it was a fault but my children fell in love with her because of it

)

Were just waiting now until she can have her 2nd vaccinations so we can get her out and about on walks.

Hope you all like the piccies, thanks for reading xxxxxx

murraysmom · 11-16-2009, 04:05 PM

Poppy is beautiful- I love her pink puppy belly - what a cutie!

Yogi's Mom · 11-16-2009, 04:44 PM

Awww, she's soooo cute! I love puppy bellies!
I hope you get much enjoyment and happiness from her.

Mikey T · 11-16-2009, 05:37 PM

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Were just waiting now until she can have her 2nd vaccinations so we can get her out and about on walks.[/b]

There is naothing magical in increasing immunty betwen the first round of shots and the second. Keeping her cloister runs the risk of increased behavioral problems because of reduced socialization. Given the nature of faltering natural immunity from colestreum and immunity via vaccination there is no tell exactly when or when not a dog a pup is truely protected so their are no guarantees but a few procations go a long way in balancing the need for socialization and the possibility of a less than peak immune system

EARLY SOCIALIZATION VS. VACCINATIONS

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While we are not veterinarians and can not guarantee that there is no risk whatsoever, we keep up on the latest recommendations by the experts who suggest that the risk of behavior problems outweighs the minimal risk of disease.[/b]

The above article has a number of links to articles by vets on the subject. including the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior

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While puppies’ immune systems are still developing during these early months, the combination of maternal immunity, primary vaccination, and appropriate care makes the risk of infection relatively small compared to the chance of death from a behavior problem.

...In general, puppies can start puppy socialization classes as early as 7-8 weeks of age. Puppies should receive a minimum of one set of vaccines at least 7 days prior to the first class and a first deworming. They should be kept up-to-date on vaccines throughout the class.[/b]

2hounds · 11-16-2009, 07:14 PM

Welcome, Poppy is a doll!

~Heather

lvnMattie · 11-16-2009, 07:42 PM

Poppy is a cutie. I would be there right with your children falling in love with her blue eye.

Cariad_bach · 11-17-2009, 04:42 AM

Thanks for the lovely comments everyone xxx

Mikey T, some very interesting reading there, very interesting .. off to read more about it thanks you xx

BubbaLeroy · 11-17-2009, 07:29 PM

Welcome to the forum!! Poppy is beautiful and eye catching with her blue eye. I love her coloring, and I'm sure she will be a wonderful addition to your family.

MissDaisyDog · 11-17-2009, 07:44 PM

WELCOME Poppy and family! Many great howls for such a cute puppy. :P

Miss Daisy and her driver, Fritz

Midge n Hazley · 11-18-2009, 08:29 PM

Welcome! She's adorable!

11-16-2009, 07:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
2hounds Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 1,152	Welcome, Poppy is a doll! ~Heather __________________ Mommy to Gibbs and kitty kitty Eva Dear sweet *Lily (ATB )* you will never be forgotten.

11-17-2009, 07:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
BubbaLeroy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,288	Welcome to the forum!! Poppy is beautiful and eye catching with her blue eye. I love her coloring, and I'm sure she will be a wonderful addition to your family. __________________ You don't own a Basset, a Basset owns you!! Aroooooos from Bogie !! - Trumbull's Who's Teasin Bogart CGC- Born April 21, 2005 ATB: Bubba - (Trumbull's Surley It's Stormin Norman) Sept. 8, 1998 - Dec. 20, 2005

11-16-2009, 02:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cariad_bach Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3	Hiya everyone, Im new to this forum and to Bassets, Poppy is 9 weeks old and has just come to live with myself and my family Ive had diffrent breeds of dogs in the past and have worked for diffrent breed rescues (mainly Border Collies) but i now have a young family and after allot of research we (my husband and i) decided Bassets would be the perfect dog for us. Poppy is a little star, shes settling in so well and my kids are over the moon with her .. Poppy is only ever going to be a family pet and will be spayed as soon as shes old enough (especially with her having that blue eye .. we were aware it was a fault but my children fell in love with her because of it ) Were just waiting now until she can have her 2nd vaccinations so we can get her out and about on walks. Hope you all like the piccies, thanks for reading xxxxxx

11-16-2009, 04:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
murraysmom Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: southcentral Pa. Posts: 2,235	Poppy is beautiful- I love her pink puppy belly - what a cutie!

11-16-2009, 04:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
Yogi's Mom Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,109	Awww, she's soooo cute! I love puppy bellies! I hope you get much enjoyment and happiness from her.

11-16-2009, 07:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
lvnMattie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 202	Poppy is a cutie. I would be there right with your children falling in love with her blue eye.

11-17-2009, 04:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
Cariad_bach Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3	Thanks for the lovely comments everyone xxx Mikey T, some very interesting reading there, very interesting .. off to read more about it thanks you xx

11-17-2009, 07:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
MissDaisyDog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 111	WELCOME Poppy and family! Many great howls for such a cute puppy. :P Miss Daisy and her driver, Fritz

11-18-2009, 08:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
Midge n Hazley Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 156	Welcome! She's adorable!

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