So Excited!!

HOMER · 11-22-2006, 10:32 AM

I am so excited!

I saw an ad in the paper yesterday for Basset Hound pups and I called today and will be going this afternoon to look at them. There are 4 males left - Tri, lemon and white, and one that is almost all black! They are 3 months old, had their first shots and have been wormed. My housemate agreed that she won't mind another Basset as long as someone else didn't raise him. The last experience was awful, although my first Basset was 4 years old when I got him and he was terrific. I considered getting another breed, but I so longed for another Basset. Being houndless was just awful! So, wish me luck! I asked the woman if I liked one, could I just pay for him but pick him up on Friday, since I won't be home tomorrow. She said that would be fine. I will have to get him a new crate. I received an e-mail from Pruina showing a new training tool for puppies. It's like a cat litter box with large pellets that you train a puppy to use. It can be put at the back of the crate so the puppy can go when you're not home. I am going to see if PetSmart has this.

clarejon · 11-22-2006, 10:46 AM

awww! you sound sooooo excited and i dont blame you.

if you're anything like me you'll already be thinking about what name you can call him!

cant wait to see his picture as i know you'll get one of them!

i feel all excited for you now

BassetHounds&QuarterHorses · 11-22-2006, 11:19 AM

Congrats! Don't forget pictures!

vienneau4 · 11-22-2006, 11:31 AM

So excited for you!!! We had to wait a whole week before we could bring Daisy Mae home. Just about killed me, but once she was home it just felt so right. Absence makes the heart grow fonder is definitely true. Congrats!! And like everyone else said.......we'll be waiting for lots of pictures!!

Sophia's Mommy · 11-28-2006, 10:41 PM

I know how you feel....I have to wait 4 weeks for my baby....

...she is only 2 weeks old right now....it is very hard to be patient...my house ia all puppy proofed and her kennell is ready for her...toys, blankie..everything...am i crazy or what?

Baxter Basset · 11-29-2006, 06:01 AM

If you are we all are!!! :P

Oh wow, I can't believe it!! They finally changed my log in and I can get in!!!! Now the test is if I can get in under Baxter at work too.

Aruuuu · 11-29-2006, 11:05 AM

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I know how you feel....I have to wait 4 weeks for my baby....

...she is only 2 weeks old right now....it is very hard to be patient...my house ia all puppy proofed and her kennell is ready for her...toys, blankie..everything...am i crazy or what?

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Why are you bringing home a pup at six weeks? That's really way too young. Way too young. A good breeder will not let a pup go before at least eight weeks of age. I know two weeks doesn't sound like much, but a pup learns a lot from its siblings during that time.....

Sophia's Mommy · 11-29-2006, 01:42 PM

Well...they are really big for their age...and already have eyes open and are roaming arond really well..they actually act more like 4 week olds.......plus they will be 6 weeks the day after christmas and the breeder is hoping to get them out in time for presents....if she isn't ready i won't take her....i want her to be ready before i take her from her mommy and littermates. .....as hard as it wil be i CAN wait if i HAVE to

salinac · 11-29-2006, 01:51 PM

I would HIGHLY suggest waiting until AT LEAST 8 weeks before you bring your puppy home. And this is directed to any dog breed in general.
I have experience with English Mastiffs...we brought the first one home at 12 weeks and the 2nd one home at 7 weeks. The difference between the two...was HUGE!! I cannot tell you how huge it was. Lex (the younger) was much more clingly...took longer to housebreak...he was a little more shy than the older one, and we treated them equally. Where we went, they went, he was exposed to "life" just as much as Church was.
My best friend experienced the same thing with her labs...its runs across the board with dogs, no matter how big they are.
My breeder wants to let Dallas (my expecting puppy) come home to me at 7 weeks, I have asked her to keep him until 9 weeks, I was trying for 12, but that was not working....I am telling you, you will be much happier in the end if you wait until at least 8 weeks.

HOMER · 11-29-2006, 02:02 PM

Maybe that's why Baxter is doing so well with housebreaking. Haven't even had to teach him not go where he shouldn't. He was 3 MONTHS old when we got him. He is just so sociable, friendly, playful and mindful. The Lab I have that's 14 years old was 3 MONTHS old when I got her and she too has been the most wonderful dog I ever had.

Now, did you see that??? I was coming up as "Baxter Basset" earlier and now I'm coming up as HOMER again!!! This is really weird! <_<

11-28-2006, 10:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
Sophia's Mommy Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Malden MO, USA Posts: 73	I know how you feel....I have to wait 4 weeks for my baby.... ...she is only 2 weeks old right now....it is very hard to be patient...my house ia all puppy proofed and her kennell is ready for her...toys, blankie..everything...am i crazy or what? __________________ Much Love from Sophia and her adoring mommy

11-29-2006, 01:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
Sophia's Mommy Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Malden MO, USA Posts: 73	Well...they are really big for their age...and already have eyes open and are roaming arond really well..they actually act more like 4 week olds.......plus they will be 6 weeks the day after christmas and the breeder is hoping to get them out in time for presents....if she isn't ready i won't take her....i want her to be ready before i take her from her mommy and littermates. .....as hard as it wil be i CAN wait if i HAVE to __________________ Much Love from Sophia and her adoring mommy

11-22-2006, 10:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
HOMER Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 23	I am so excited! I saw an ad in the paper yesterday for Basset Hound pups and I called today and will be going this afternoon to look at them. There are 4 males left - Tri, lemon and white, and one that is almost all black! They are 3 months old, had their first shots and have been wormed. My housemate agreed that she won't mind another Basset as long as someone else didn't raise him. The last experience was awful, although my first Basset was 4 years old when I got him and he was terrific. I considered getting another breed, but I so longed for another Basset. Being houndless was just awful! So, wish me luck! I asked the woman if I liked one, could I just pay for him but pick him up on Friday, since I won't be home tomorrow. She said that would be fine. I will have to get him a new crate. I received an e-mail from Pruina showing a new training tool for puppies. It's like a cat litter box with large pellets that you train a puppy to use. It can be put at the back of the crate so the puppy can go when you're not home. I am going to see if PetSmart has this.

11-22-2006, 10:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
clarejon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucestershire, UK Posts: 284	awww! you sound sooooo excited and i dont blame you. if you're anything like me you'll already be thinking about what name you can call him! cant wait to see his picture as i know you'll get one of them! i feel all excited for you now

11-22-2006, 11:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
BassetHounds&QuarterHorses Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 14	Congrats! Don't forget pictures!

11-22-2006, 11:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
vienneau4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rothesay, NB, Canada Posts: 127	So excited for you!!! We had to wait a whole week before we could bring Daisy Mae home. Just about killed me, but once she was home it just felt so right. Absence makes the heart grow fonder is definitely true. Congrats!! And like everyone else said.......we'll be waiting for lots of pictures!!

11-29-2006, 06:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
Baxter Basset Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 144	If you are we all are!!! :P Oh wow, I can't believe it!! They finally changed my log in and I can get in!!!! Now the test is if I can get in under Baxter at work too.

11-29-2006, 01:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
salinac Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mechanicsville, Iowa Posts: 21	I would HIGHLY suggest waiting until AT LEAST 8 weeks before you bring your puppy home. And this is directed to any dog breed in general. I have experience with English Mastiffs...we brought the first one home at 12 weeks and the 2nd one home at 7 weeks. The difference between the two...was HUGE!! I cannot tell you how huge it was. Lex (the younger) was much more clingly...took longer to housebreak...he was a little more shy than the older one, and we treated them equally. Where we went, they went, he was exposed to "life" just as much as Church was. My best friend experienced the same thing with her labs...its runs across the board with dogs, no matter how big they are. My breeder wants to let Dallas (my expecting puppy) come home to me at 7 weeks, I have asked her to keep him until 9 weeks, I was trying for 12, but that was not working....I am telling you, you will be much happier in the end if you wait until at least 8 weeks.

11-29-2006, 02:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
HOMER Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 23	Maybe that's why Baxter is doing so well with housebreaking. Haven't even had to teach him not go where he shouldn't. He was 3 MONTHS old when we got him. He is just so sociable, friendly, playful and mindful. The Lab I have that's 14 years old was 3 MONTHS old when I got her and she too has been the most wonderful dog I ever had. Now, did you see that??? I was coming up as "Baxter Basset" earlier and now I'm coming up as HOMER again!!! This is really weird! <_<

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