May I introduce my new puppy .....

[Sprout]

After 2 years on a waiting list, I am now the very proud owner of Mabel, a Great Swiss Mountain dog. She is joining my other dog, a Border Collie called Daisy, and at 8 weeks old, Mabel is already on twice as much food as Daisy - she is settling in beautifully and has a huge character already!
I cant upload pics with my tablet ( useless with all things techy!) so if anynone would like to pop them up for me, I would be very grateful .... I know how you all love some puppy pics! Xx

 

[Leo Walker]

I can if you want to PM me

 

[Leo Walker]

 

[Sprout]

I can if you want to PM me

Thank you, very grateful .... as well as stupid!

 

[Dobiegirl]

lovely puppy, Im a sucker for the black and tans. I dont know much about the breed, what was it about them that appealed to you?

 

[Clodagh]

Those feet! She looks like a soft toy, gorgeous.

 

[Sprout]

lovely puppy, Im a sucker for the black and tans. I dont know much about the breed, what was it about them that appealed to you?

I knew our old Dobie's days were numbered and so started to think ahead .... I wanted a big dog, that would be friendly towards visitors and other dogs, but would also be a good watch dog but not a guard dog. The Swissie ticks all the boxes for me, its been a long wait, but worth it.

 

[Sprout]

Those feet! She looks like a soft toy, gorgeous.

Thank you, she is going to be a big girl when fully grown .... about 60kg, so I had better crack the heel work quickly!

 

[numptynoelle]

Holy hell, that's the cutest thing I've seen this year! :biggrin3:

 

[MotherOfChickens]

oh my, gorgeous!

 

[I.M.N.]

I love how it looks like Daisy's looking at her going "omg she's going to be huge!"

 

[Cortez]

Is a Swiss Mountain Dog the same thing as a Bernese? Lovely pup.

 

[Sprout]

Is a Swiss Mountain Dog the same thing as a Bernese? Lovely pup.

There are 4 breeds within their section, the GSMD being the biggest, then the Bernese.

 

[Cortez]

There are 4 breeds within their section, the GSMD being the biggest, then the Bernese.

Aha, interesting, thank you.

 

[AmyMay]

Oh gorgeous. One of my Daisy's best friends is a Burnese Mountain Dog.

 

[Pearlsasinger]

She is truly gorgeous!

 

[splashgirl45]

lovely

 

[Nicnac]

Gorgeous. Having had 7 BMD's I love these. They have super temperaments. My last BMD lived with a border collie and they were great mates. Enjoy!

 

[Sprout]

Gorgeous. Having had 7 BMD's I love these. They have super temperaments. My last BMD lived with a border collie and they were great mates. Enjoy!

I love BMDs too - I am hoping to do some carting with Mabel in the future .... after she has done all the socialisation classes I am putting her name down for!

 

[Cinnamontoast]

Those feet! She looks like a soft toy, gorgeous.

My first thought! Not real, like a gorgeous teddy bear! Blimey, hope you've got a big car! She'll weigh more than 2 of mine!

 

[Fiona]

Aww she looks like a toy dog..

Sooo gorgeous

Fiona

 

[MargotC]

Congratulations! Oh, how I want puppy cuddles now. Daisy is gorgeous too.

 

[Sprout]

Thank you everyone for your lovely comments - she is SO sweet and cuddly ..... until I feed her, then she turns into some sort of Gremlin/Tasmanian Devil!

 

[Chiffy]

Hi Sprout, glad you posted on here so the doggy section could see your lovely pup.
I knew she would be big but not twice the weight of my flatties and even more than 10 kgs more than my obese Goldie! Wow, you won't be lifting her anywhere. Hope she is athletic at getting in the car!!

 

[Sprout]

Hi Sprout, glad you posted on here so the doggy section could see your lovely pup.
I knew she would be big but not twice the weight of my flatties and even more than 10 kgs more than my obese Goldie! Wow, you won't be lifting her anywhere. Hope she is athletic at getting in the car!!

I am struggling to carry her around even now, despite all my efforts in the gym!
Think I may be quizzing you about ramps before too long!

 

[Chiffy]

Ah yes I have done slot of research. I will let you have. I haven't bought one yet. I manage to hump Finley onto the back seat but I think Abbey may soon need to save her joints and not jump in and out.

 

[LadySam]

She's adorable!

 

[Moobli]

She is absolutely beautiful and I look forward to seeing her grow and mature. I prefer the Great Swiss to the Bernese - probably because of the easier to care for coat

I first read about this breed many years ago in a police K9 book. Rhode Island had a wonderful sounding character by the name of Hannibal. He was a terrific tracking dog.

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/other/dog-whisperer-turns-rejects-strays-k-9-officers-f2D11721826

 

[Sprout]

She is absolutely beautiful and I look forward to seeing her grow and mature. I prefer the Great Swiss to the Bernese - probably because of the easier to care for coat

I first read about this breed many years ago in a police K9 book. Rhode Island had a wonderful sounding character by the name of Hannibal. He was a terrific tracking dog.

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/other/dog-whisperer-turns-rejects-strays-k-9-officers-f2D11721826

Thanks for the brilliant link - I watched Mabel following a scent yesterday, she has a good nose!

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

She's gorgeous Sprout xx
There is a lady who I meet most days if am out hacking before 9am, she also has a mature bitch Swissie (and a huge wolfie x lurch).
She was amazed when I said someone I know had got a pup, she said they are so rare, with long waiting lists for pups. (I dont think she believed me, but I'll try to show her a snap when we meet next time )