*as yet unnamed*

[JennBags]

I'm sure some of you remember the tragedy of me losing my Woolfie last year, she was just 7.5 months old. It took me a while to be ready for another pup, but have been feeling broody for a while now. 9 long weeks ago, her breeder put Woolfie's brother to her other bitch and last night we were blessed with 4 little pups, of which one will be mine. As the sire (?) is blue merle like Woolfie and the mother is a tri, I was hoping for a red merle and the first one out was a red merle bitch, which is exactly what I ordered

There are 2 other bitches in the litter, one blue and white and one black with a white neck; and a black dog with a white neck.

I have permission to steal and share pictures from the breeder, but she'd rather not be named at the moment, although I expect a few of you know who she is.

 

[MotherOfChickens]

fantastic, many congratulations xx

 

[HappyHollyDays]

Gorgeous looking pups, you must be so pleased there is a red Merle girly with your name on it. Can't wait to see more pictures as they start to grow up.

 

[ester]

Aww so pleased she cooked one to order for you

 

[DabDab]

Oh how lovely, congratulation JB!

Looking forward to some more forum collie pup pics to drool over

 

[Cinnamontoast]

Amazing! Red Merle bitch? Exactly as requested? Clever mummy!

 

[JennBags]

Thank you all, I can't seem to do multi-quote nowadays which is annoying.
Don't worry, there will be plenty of pictures and probably lots of pleas for help with training too!

 

[Crazydancer]

Soooo cute!!

 

[Dusty M Yeti]

Beautiful.... and exactly what you wanted!

Looking forward to following her progress

 

[Chiffy]

It’s wonderful news JB , so looking forward to seeing your pup grow xx

 

[Clodagh]

How lovely. Merles are the best colour.

 

[Sprout]

Wonderful news, and exciting times ahead ..... looking forward to more pics. Xx

 

[texas]

Congratulations JB and breeder. How exciting!

 

[hobo]

Very cute looking forward to seeing them grow.

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

Am so pleased for you JB - and the breeder who needs recognition too!
Looking forward to all the updates xx

 

[On the Hoof]

You must be beyond excited JB - so pleased for you ! Looking forward to more piccys and following progress.

 

[Shady]

Oh Jenn i am so pleased for you , can't wait to see the pics as she grows, i love merles, happy days ahead. xxxxx

 

[BBP]

Ah I’m really happy for you! I haven’t been following the AAD board til I came to getting my pup this year but I did browse back and saw a thread on your Woolfie, I’m so sorry you lost her so young. It sounds like this pup is meant to be and will bring you a lot of joy. I can’t wait to see more collie pictures on here!

 

[Moobli]

So happy for you. Look forward to lots of pupdates

 

[TheresaW]

So happy for you. Going to be the longest wait ever now until she comes home. Xx

 

[Oenoke]

Looking forward to seeing photos of her growing up.

 

[EventingMum]

How exciting! I bet you can't wait for her to be ready to come home!

 

[TheOldTrout]

What a gorgeous puppy. Have you had any thoughts about names?

 

[splashgirl45]

what good news, looking forward to seeing her grow up and also what you call her...

 

[JennBags]

Thank you everyone, yes it's going to be a very long 7 weeks and 3 days!

I'm liking the name Juniper. Shortened to Gin, Ginny, JuJu. Although I don't think you can really name a dog until you meet it, so we will see

 

[JennBags]

I've managed to persuade Mr JB that Juniper is a good name, shortened to Juno a couple more pics:

 

[Moobli]

I really like the name Juno, and I am sure it will suit her.

 

[Clodagh]

Beautiful. The worst thing about labs are the colour limitations!

 

[MissTyc]

What a beauty - just what the doctor ordered by the sounds of it x

 

[SusieT]

Am I right in saying Woolfie was the puppy who was blind and possibly also deaf and died very young?
I have to say I am surprised anyone would want to 'buy into' those genetics again - something went very wrong to produce that pup even though she was loved and I would be very unimpressed with a breeder breeding from a direct relation.
Sorry - not what hyou want to hear but are you really prepared to deal with any so far unknown genetic complications from what is clearly not a strong line?