going to meet a puppy!

Raksha

Ive been scanning the internet ads for weeks looking for a cocker spaniel x poodle pup (yes i know, its a cross breed!) Finally found one with a breeder who seems to understand the impotance of socialisation as well as health tested parents, so will be going to see a little 14 week old black !!!!! pup on Sunday!

krlyr

Well done for doing your research. I would wonder why the breeder had a 14 week old pup though - a good breeder should have a waiting list before the litter was even conceived. It may be that a home fell through, but I would be a little wary - at 14 weeks, you've missed several weeks of the vital socialisation window that is ideal to expose a pup to a new home, new sights and sounds and so on. I would be asking plenty of questions on the socialisation the pup has had so far, and consider the long term effects if it's not had that much exposure to the outside world.
http://www.thelabradorsite.com/how-to-socialise-your-labrador-puppy/ (Lab website, but still good info about the socialisation process)
http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/12_6/features/Socializing-Your-Dog_16130-1.html

MrsAtobe

How did today go, Raksha?

Raksha

There are just so many Cockapoo puppies out there at the mo, i specifically wanted a slightly older pup that had been raised around other breeds of dog, partucularly big ones as my boy can be a bit full on. I know about socialisation as i used to run Gwen Bailey Puppy School classes before i became ill.

This little girl just swaggers! Shes not daunted by Barneys clumsy attempts to say hello! She slept through the night and pees and poops on the piece of newspaper outside. I couldnt have asked for any more.

needing-help

She sounds lovely. I have a cockapoo that I got by accident lol and he is brilliant. I always swore I would never have one of those ridiculous 'designer' dogs but now I'm besotted :T

codemonkey

Raksha wrote: »

There are just so many Cockapoo puppies out there at the mo, i specifically wanted a slightly older pup that had been raised around other breeds of dog, partucularly big ones as my boy can be a bit full on. I know about socialisation as i used to run Gwen Bailey Puppy School classes before i became ill.

This little girl just swaggers! Shes not daunted by Barneys clumsy attempts to say hello! She slept through the night and pees and poops on the piece of newspaper outside. I couldnt have asked for any more.

pics or it didn't happen.

harrys_nan

I also have a cockapoo and love him to bits, they are such happy loving dogs. Enjoy your new baby, I also would love to see photos

Raksha

Not many pics of her awake at the moment, she moves too fast!

harrys_nan

arghh bless, she is gorgeous , have fun x

heartbreak_star

aww cutie

HBS x

tea_lover

Awww... she's lovely!! I want a cuddle!