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Our new puppy is here. And he's gorgeous!

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MsAdorabelleDearheartVonLipwig · 24/04/2015 21:40

A few of you will know me from when I posted in December about when we lost our old boy. Well, our new puppy is home. His name is Monty, he's a Labrador and he's gorgeous!

Been feeling very nervous and apprehensive about this day. Part of me thinks it's too soon and I feel guilty about 'replacing' our old boy. Part of me is so relieved to be able to call myself a dog owner again.

He's currently asleep in his crate in the kitchen. Bit relieved as when I put him in just now he whined like mad. I took him out again, once he was quiet, in case he needed a wee but he fell asleep on the floor so I've put him back in. Touch wood he's asleep for now. He's got a heat pad wrapped up in a blanket from his breeder to hopefully emulate a litter mate so he doesn't feel so lonely.

Not looking forward to having to get up every night for toilet training though.

So far he's only wee'd in the kitchen once and that was only because I spotted him circling but couldn't get to him in time. We've been outside with him most of the afternoon and he's wee'd and poo'd out there which is good.

It's the start of our journey with our next dog. Quite a monumental day really. Feeling a bit overwhelmed!

Our new puppy is here. And he's gorgeous!
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GaryTheTankEngine · 24/04/2015 21:43

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CoffeeBeanie · 24/04/2015 21:44

OMG he's cute!

MsAdorabelleDearheartVonLipwig · 24/04/2015 21:45

I know. He's going to have me wrapped round his little paw. Grin

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TheAmyrlin · 24/04/2015 21:45

He's gorgeous!!

TheoriginalLEM · 24/04/2015 21:46

He really is gorgeous - congratulations :)

YourBubzYourRulzHun · 24/04/2015 21:48

Awww I want to eat him!! He's lovely. My black lab will be 2 this summer and I still remember the hard work in the first few 18 months but it was all worth it!

TheHappinessTrap · 24/04/2015 21:50

The feelings must be complex but this little cutie will make his own place in your heart!

Koalafications · 24/04/2015 21:50

He is absolutely gorgeous. Model Labrador looks. Envy

wizzler · 24/04/2015 21:51

He is lovely... does he do that mad racing round in ever decreasing circles... I used to love that ( when ddog dod it.. not me obvGrin)

DrElizabethPlimpton · 24/04/2015 21:52

Awww Labrador puppy! Sniff his paws. They will smell soooo good.

MsAdorabelleDearheartVonLipwig · 24/04/2015 21:53

Ta. Grin

I have to say it's thanks to Mumsnet that he's here. I asked about breeders in January and one of you lovely lot messaged me with details of her friend who had an imminent litter and it all sounded perfect and she only lives a short distance from us. The parent dogs were lovely working types with excellent bloodlines and health checks and we thought it was just right.

And here he is. Grin

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Koalafications · 24/04/2015 21:54

DrElizabeth I still sniff my DDogs paws now!

HemanOrSheRa · 24/04/2015 21:56

Oh Lordy! He is absolutely gorgeous. Those eyes. Irresistible.

DakotaFanny · 24/04/2015 21:59

Unbelievably jealous!!! He is gorgeous!

hellhasnofurylikeahungrywoman · 24/04/2015 22:00

He's beautiful. I love black Labs.

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MsAdorabelleDearheartVonLipwig · 24/04/2015 22:10

Thanks eightytwenty, she's beautiful! That's good to hear, I'll keep my hopes up.

I'm going to wake him up around 11pm and take him out for a wee and then again at 3am, if I can haul myself out of bed at such an ungodly hour. Does that sound sensible? Assuming he doesn't whine all night and keep me awake.

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basildonbond · 24/04/2015 22:26

Oh he is lovely Smile. Enjoy his puppyhood and don't feel guilty

MsAdorabelleDearheartVonLipwig · 24/04/2015 22:28

I really don't want to wake him up. I ought to though. Shouldn't I?

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CurlyhairedAssassin · 24/04/2015 22:32

Aaaah, the musty biscuit smell of dogs' paws. I miss it! So jealous - enjoy!

MsAdorabelleDearheartVonLipwig · 24/04/2015 23:10

He's woken up and gone out for a last wee. We have put him back in the crate because he looked sleepy and was trying to curl up in my lap and he is currently howling the house down.

It's going to be a long night.

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MsAdorabelleDearheartVonLipwig · 24/04/2015 23:51

Absolutely. He seems to have succumbed to sleep for the time being. He tried to curl up on the hard kitchen floor but didn't like it and took himself off to the crate. So at least we know he doesn't mind the crate. That's progress. Grin

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