Is it a good idea + any advice?

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Hedwards

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So i moved my horse to a new yard a few months ago, there are 7 absolutely lovely dogs there, mainly spangles and JRT's. One of the JRT's is (hopefully) pregnant - shes being scanned on Thursday. And i'm seriously considering getting one of the puppies (with lots of pursuasion from the other girls and dogs owner on the yard) - both the Mum and Dad are really nice friendly, healthy well behaved etc.

I work 9-4 Mon to Thursday (work from home on a Friday). My brother is around every day (works night time shifts) and so would 'puppy sit' during the day (i live next door to my parents and bro), I have a cat, who has lived with dogs and is very laid back. I live in a small 2 bed terrace with a long/large garden. I'm experienced looking after dogs - used to look after 3 labs and a Border Terrier, and have a degree in Animal Science - so fairly 'up to date' on care etc.

Its a bit like fate, about 7 months ago i split with my OH of 5 years, and was devistated, at the time i was determined to get a dog, but in the end put it off as i really wasnt in a position to get one emotionally or physically with living at my Mum's. So decided to wait until i was settled, I am now, and its just as i find out a puppy may well be avaliable.

I think my decision is made, but does anyone have any advice about JRT's or words of wisdom that i should consider more carefully - sorry to ramble on, to say i'm a bit excited at the prospect is an understatement - i dont even know for sure if she's pregnant and if she is how many they'll be!
 
exercise wont be an issue, miles of walking near my house, plus the 250 acres on the yard for it to run around when i'm sorting out the horses
 
Sounds like you have most things covered, it will obs get lots of socialising at the yard, Aslong as u are sure both parents are healthy, I would prefer tests (recommended for that breed) if im buying, but if u are going ahead, j.r.t's can be hard to house train so I would definately consider a crate, to begin crate training, it will make life easier.
 
Hi Cala, yes i was planning on getting a crate - in fact been looking at them online tonight, also planning on getting a stair-gate, my cat spends most of her day asleep on my bed, so i think upstairs will be a cat only area. I'm just trying to work out how big the crate will need to be...
 
Hedwards said:
Hi Cala, yes i was planning on getting a crate - in fact been looking at them online tonight, also planning on getting a stair-gate, my cat spends most of her day asleep on my bed, so i think upstairs will be a cat only area. I'm just trying to work out how big the crate will need to be...
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U need as small a crate as u can get away with, the small argos ones are pretty cheap, the smaller the better for training.
I have a ten page puppy manual if u want it....lol, give u some hints and tips:D:D
 
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