On the one I'm one now, it's no-scroll but fills the screen.

I will check with PMers. It's not just you, BTW!

Back to the topic...

I am sure that the breeder would even keep the pup for me if I say that I will take her. But she has alot of dogs and pups (a litter of 10 in addition to the litter of 3 plus) and I don´t think she will give the pup the attention I want for the little one. Only 24 hours in a day. THIS is how my female looks at 59 days of gestation so I am pretty confident there can´t be too many of the little rascals in there. Without the ultrasound I would be in serious dubt that she even is pregnant (though she has gotten considerably broader when looked from above).

I am giving it serious thought. I will have pretty much the same conditions for years. Well, I will go to work at some point that would make puppy raising even more complicated. I have talked to the breeder, hubby and a friend. They all have opinions and point of views that are good to know and consider. And your opinions and viewpoints are what I am looking for. Just to try and look at it from a different angle.

The consensus:

"I'm still missing the right hand column, but at least I can read the posts without scrolling now."

The most important thing is, mine is ok!

Sorry to be off topic, but Steve, is that GSD pup new? Do you have a rottweiler or have I got the wrong person? VERY cut pic!

How do you post a picture?

Our first litter we had (which was an accidental litter when I was a kid) was from our BYB shepherd, she was coming 2 at the time. We didn't even know she was pregnant until about a week before she dropped the pups. She had 9. Sometimes they can surprise you :-) and I also think that first time mothers hide it a bit better.

On the topic of the puppy, I'd say that if you can handle the work, go for it. I agree with Steve, I am also an opportunist. I've gotten some dogs (including my current mal, Roka) when it just wasn't the best timing for a dog and have made a lot of work for myself. However, I wouldn't have done it any other way. Even now, with Roka still being an undisciplined, unruly hellion I don't regret getting him ... well, not most of the time, lol.

I guess it really comes down to this: Can you do it? If no, don't get the pup. If yes, consider this: Will you do it right? If in doubt, don't get the pup. If yes, go for it. Just be prepared for a TON of work raising a litter and a new pup at the same time.

Good luck with all of, no matter what you decide :-) I hope Veeda has some beautiful, healthy puppies (and I hope you share pics!) :-)

I did not read all of the comments in this thread but I wanted to chime in that I raised a (rescue) litter containing four pups and I can NOT believe how much work it is, nothing you read or people tell you can prepare you for how much work is involved.

Raising another puppy, two adult dogs plus a litter is ... well... let's just say I simply do not know how you will be able to give your new puppy enough attention. And scrimping on the socializing and training of a young puppy you are trying to raise is NOT GOOD (I have done this and it affects the dog for life).

Do yourself a favour. Raise your litter OR raise a new puppy. If the breeder is going to take Veeda and raise the litter then of course you can devote plenty of socializing and training time to your new pup. But if it will be YOU raising the litter I cannot imagine even trying to do it.

You do have options. 1. Veeda's breeder can take Veeda and raise the puppies so you can raise your pup. 2. Ask the pup's breeder to keep him for an extra few weeks until Veeda's pups are all sold. In that case you would not control what socializing your pup would get, you would have to trust the breeder. (Edit; I see now that the breeder likely would not have time to properly socialize a pup for you)

Again... raising a litter is a LOT of work so try and think of some other options you may have here. Not saying don't do it, just THINK really hard about this... you want a puppy you can devote time to and raise properly.

As for allowing a pup you are raising to interact with other dogs, IMO, there is nothing wrong with this as long as the puppy knows you are the most fun to play with and spends the most time with you (more than the amount of time he spends with the other dogs). He should learn good dog social skills as long as your other two dogs are safe to have around pups, Just don't allow the puppy to pester the older dogs.

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How do you post a picture?

You can link us to a free Photobucket-type pic for now, if you like. I don't remember who the sig-pic gurus are (definitely not me), but links to photos are very welcome.

Could someone who knows how to do a sig pic PM Roanne?

Meanwhile, link us to one, or maybe put a link to your web site in your Profile.

And back to the thread ......