Marilynfan

Hi Everyone,

Some of you might remember me as the mommy of my beloved Ceasar (Ceasar's Palace) who we lost to cancer in July 2005. We're finally ready to bring a new baby home. We pick him up next Saturday and I am very excited and a little scared too.

I actually wanted to hear some opinons on those puppy pads that you can buy now. Has anyone actually used them? We both work during the day so we gate off an area in the kitchen next to the sliding doors. When we had Ceasar I remember just using newspapers in front of the door but boy what a mess they made. These pads seems like an interesting idea. I was just curious if they are worth the money and what people's experiences have been.

Melinda

Scully

I have no advice regarding the puppy pads, but just wanted to wish you good luck with the new pup. I love your website....what an absolutely gorgeous boy Caesar was! I loved looking at your pictures of the Basset Bustle too. We were able to go with Scully for the picnic part in 2004...what fun that was!

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Maya

I use puppy pads and I think they are so much better and cleaner than newspaper. I had to replace the flooring in my kitchen when Molly was a puppy because the wet newsprint stained the flooring. No such problems with the pads. They are expensive but I like them.

We are both working and Maya gets put in the kitchen with a gate between there and the living room. When we are out and overnight she uses the pads really well.

Congratulations on getting the new pup. How old is it and have you picked a name?

BubbaLeroy

Congratulations on your new little Basset. I know you are so excited and do post pictures once you get your new bundle o joy home.

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Sophia's Mommy

I am going to do the same with Sophia. She will be in the kitchen when we are at work with food, water, toys, a bed, and puppy pads. I used them with my last dog when she was a puppy and LOVED them. They make for easy clean up ...and as "Maya" said they don't stain your floor like newspaper will. Good Luck and Congratualtions on your new baby

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Elmer-n-Button

Puppy pads could be a valuable training tool--I'd make sure I got a frame/tray to insert them into. It helps hold it in place and discourages dragging it around. My boys loved to drag the loose pads around the room and shred them. They never really used them, because I introduced them too late.

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Shermie's Mom

I have no experience on the puppy pad matter, but know how excited you are, and wish you years of happiness with your new buddy. Can't wait to see pictures of your new bundle of joy!
Sally and Sherman

Marilynfan

Thanks very much for the feedback and the warm wishes. I will look into a tray for the pads as well. I think it sounds like a great idea instead of newspapers again. We have no kids so I don't mind spending a little extra on the furbaby.

The pup will be 8 weeks old when we bring him home. It is actually going to be a surprise to see who we get We went and saw the litter a week ago - there is nothing better than sitting in the middle of a pile of 12 puppies! They are just precious and are all tri-colour. Anyway, we've been in touch with the breeder for over a year and love her to death (she has known us since the Ceasar days). Her dogs are gorgeous and I am honoured that we will be getting a show prospect even though we really don't have any plans to show him - but you never know. She is keeping one of the males and she has it narrowed down to 2. She will make the final call on who she is keeping and we will take the other one. One boy is really dark, all black and the other has a lighter head and more white. I will be thrilled with either one.

Aruuuu

Your new pup will have a wonderful life with you. And who knows? I have Charlie -- the pet who became a champion ! When we got him, all I wanted was a new friend for the family. Within two weeks, his breeder asked if we would mind letting her show him, I became interested, Charlie's breeder has mentored me, I've now got many very dear basset people who I consider friends, and I now have my second show dog and am looking at a third coming home after Chrismas! Life takes many unexpected twists and turns, and you may find that you and your new pup will travel down the show road!

In any case, I've also lost two pups in the past few years, one at 18 months, another at 10 months. Both were very sweet and I'd have done almost anything to give them both long, full lives. But I'm only human and some things are not meant to be. I grieved, especially for the 18 month old who I fought long and hard for, but in the end, I had to move on and Edith Ann came into my life. She is gloriously healthy. She's an intricate member of the family, and we have recently started showing, which we both enjoy.

I'm looking forward to hearing your puppy stories -- and to seeing pictures!!!!

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Betsy Iole

We fostered a litter for the local rescue during the second half of this year, and that's when we discovered puppy pads. We like them very much; they're more absorbent than newspapers, and there's less leakage. Quality varies, depending on brand, and we found that we went through fewer pads with the more expensive brands. Good luck with your pup--looking forward to photos of the handsome little guy.

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