Guest guest Posted October 18, 2002 Report Share Posted October 18, 2002 Our son's Lab thinks he is still a lap dog. I guess he will always be a pup. And he is nearly three years old. As for me, I prefer the small ones since my lap seems to be disappearing. Barb -- "I'll lean on you and you lean on me and we'll be okay." Dave s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2002 Report Share Posted October 18, 2002 Our son's Lab thinks he is still a lap dog. I guess he will always be a pup. And he is nearly three years old. As for me, I prefer the small ones since my lap seems to be disappearing. Barb -- "I'll lean on you and you lean on me and we'll be okay." Dave s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2002 Report Share Posted October 20, 2002 Hi Dodie Actually, sorry to say that this boy went to the vet yesterday, and we're going to have to return him to the breeder's. He is sweet and learns fast, but there is no way we're going to be able to pay for his bills, plus he has genetic mutations which make him unbreedable. We got him with the intent of breeding him to my daughter's dane which she is due to get in a few weeks. Turns out he has a testicle which did not drop into place (far from it). He also has a hernia. Plus, he has an eye problem (which we knew about) which appears to be genetic rather than an injury caused by his mother stepping on it (which was the story told to us). Too many strikes. If he was breedable, we'd keep him - long-term investment type - but... sorry to say - we're that shallow. Just can't afford to be too emotional when funds are as tight as they are - and promising to be more so. Plus, he was suppose to be mine - but I must admit, I'm weaker than I thought. I can't handle him - and he's only 32 pounds right now (just 12 weeks old). Guess my daughter will have to hire a stud service, and I'll have to stick with a smaller breed. My favorite has always been Boston Terriers - and perhaps I'll get another one of those. Full grown he/she would only likely be 25 pounds max. That's probably more my size. I will say though - I haven't been cold at night with him in bed with me (though no one in the family thinks he'll fit in my bed with me when full-grown - as I have a twin-sized hospital bed :-) All for now - Pablito > Pablito, glad to see you home from all your travels. So. You have a dane, > we're on our 4th, a 3 yr. old at a 110 lbs. He'll be able to pull you around > shortly. Dodie in MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2002 Report Share Posted October 20, 2002 Hi Dodie Actually, sorry to say that this boy went to the vet yesterday, and we're going to have to return him to the breeder's. He is sweet and learns fast, but there is no way we're going to be able to pay for his bills, plus he has genetic mutations which make him unbreedable. We got him with the intent of breeding him to my daughter's dane which she is due to get in a few weeks. Turns out he has a testicle which did not drop into place (far from it). He also has a hernia. Plus, he has an eye problem (which we knew about) which appears to be genetic rather than an injury caused by his mother stepping on it (which was the story told to us). Too many strikes. If he was breedable, we'd keep him - long-term investment type - but... sorry to say - we're that shallow. Just can't afford to be too emotional when funds are as tight as they are - and promising to be more so. Plus, he was suppose to be mine - but I must admit, I'm weaker than I thought. I can't handle him - and he's only 32 pounds right now (just 12 weeks old). Guess my daughter will have to hire a stud service, and I'll have to stick with a smaller breed. My favorite has always been Boston Terriers - and perhaps I'll get another one of those. Full grown he/she would only likely be 25 pounds max. That's probably more my size. I will say though - I haven't been cold at night with him in bed with me (though no one in the family thinks he'll fit in my bed with me when full-grown - as I have a twin-sized hospital bed :-) All for now - Pablito > Pablito, glad to see you home from all your travels. So. You have a dane, > we're on our 4th, a 3 yr. old at a 110 lbs. He'll be able to pull you around > shortly. Dodie in MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2002 Report Share Posted October 20, 2002 Actually Dodie... I'm thinking about skipping the whole puppy phase - and going for an adult no one wants, who won't have to be let out at the wee hours of the morning. When I join the ranks of the unemployed, I intend to start eating my meal at noon - and that way I'll be able to sleep at normal hours (as I should be done vomiting by 9 or so - still going strong now from a midnight feeding :-) Anyway, wanted to clarify... Oh yeah... It is good to be home. VERY GOOD. Pablito > Pablito, glad to see you home from all your travels. So. You have a dane, > we're on our 4th, a 3 yr. old at a 110 lbs. He'll be able to pull you around > shortly. Dodie in MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2002 Report Share Posted October 20, 2002 Actually Dodie... I'm thinking about skipping the whole puppy phase - and going for an adult no one wants, who won't have to be let out at the wee hours of the morning. When I join the ranks of the unemployed, I intend to start eating my meal at noon - and that way I'll be able to sleep at normal hours (as I should be done vomiting by 9 or so - still going strong now from a midnight feeding :-) Anyway, wanted to clarify... Oh yeah... It is good to be home. VERY GOOD. Pablito > Pablito, glad to see you home from all your travels. So. You have a dane, > we're on our 4th, a 3 yr. old at a 110 lbs. He'll be able to pull you around > shortly. Dodie in MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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