If you have read my previous threads, you know that my wife and I were looking for a pup for our family. We narrowed it down to a Boykin Spaniel or a Brittany dog. There were plenty of Britt's to be found, but I was striking out on a Boykin pup any closer than Alabama. I have spoken to several breeders that had waiting list to get on. As luck would have it, one of the breeders that I spoke with had someone call me about a pup. The guy had a 13 week old holdback pup that he planned to keep for himself. A sudden job change/ house sale/ relocation made him decide to sell the pup.
Last night me, my wife, and our almost three year old son went to check out the pup and his mother. I had reservations about getting a pup that was already 13 weeks old, so I told my wife not to get excited about it. Just as soon as my wife and son saw this boy and played with him I knew that went right out the window and this dog was coming home! Although I must admit, the excitement my son had to play with this pup did me in as well.
They have been calling him Skipper, we are not crazy about the name so we plan to change it. We have narrowed down to Ranger or Chase. Feel free to leave your opinion on the name decision.
What troubles will I have getting started with a pup that is already 13 weeks old? Open to any advice. This is going to be an inside dog that is also a hunter. Also talking heavily about getting a female of our own and starting some breeding.
Last night me, my wife, and our almost three year old son went to check out the pup and his mother. I had reservations about getting a pup that was already 13 weeks old, so I told my wife not to get excited about it. Just as soon as my wife and son saw this boy and played with him I knew that went right out the window and this dog was coming home! Although I must admit, the excitement my son had to play with this pup did me in as well.
They have been calling him Skipper, we are not crazy about the name so we plan to change it. We have narrowed down to Ranger or Chase. Feel free to leave your opinion on the name decision.
What troubles will I have getting started with a pup that is already 13 weeks old? Open to any advice. This is going to be an inside dog that is also a hunter. Also talking heavily about getting a female of our own and starting some breeding.
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