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Do you like my dog?

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SierraZoe · 25/01/2023 22:18

I’ve recently got a rescue (in red collar) he’s really naughty and ate my Jaffa cakes when I wasn’t looking. Shall I call him Jaffa?

Do you like my dog?
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Notnonotno · 25/01/2023 22:19

Yes!

FangsForTheMemory · 25/01/2023 22:19

Er. You do know chocolate is poisonous to dogs?

9outof10cats · 25/01/2023 22:20

He is gorgeous, and the name is perfect.

MrsBungle · 25/01/2023 22:20

Yes call him Jaffa. He’s a beauty.

Redjumperoo · 25/01/2023 22:20

Great name. Both lovely.

bloodywhitecat · 25/01/2023 22:20

Absolutely! He's beautiful and you should definitely call him Jaffa

CleopatrasBeautifulNose · 25/01/2023 22:21

Two scrumptious dogs! Red collar looks like a Jim to me. Jimmy Jaffa for long. 😁

OrangeVelour · 25/01/2023 22:21

He's lovely! Looks like your other dog quite likes him too 😁

Breezycheesetrees · 25/01/2023 22:21

Um, where I come from Jaffa was nasty slang for an infertile man (cos of jaffa oranges having no seeds) so I wouldn't because of that. I thought it meant that everywhere, but maybe not.

BadgerHeed · 25/01/2023 22:22

He's pawjus. Keep an eye on him for a few hours though after eating the chocolate.

ohdizzy · 25/01/2023 22:22

FangsForTheMemory · 25/01/2023 22:19

Er. You do know chocolate is poisonous to dogs?

There's barely a scrap of chocolate on a Jaffa cake so I'm sure he will be fine.

KarmaStar · 25/01/2023 22:22

How many did he eat?might need to ring the get if he ate a packet.
If he stole a couple an should be ok,hopefully.
He is gorgeous and seems at home with your other dog.
It's brilliant that you gave a rescue dog a home.🐾🐾🐕🌈🌻💐

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SierraZoe · 25/01/2023 22:23

He ate my skirting board last night! I don’t remember the other one being this naughty!

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floppybit · 25/01/2023 22:23

Breezycheesetrees · 25/01/2023 22:21

Um, where I come from Jaffa was nasty slang for an infertile man (cos of jaffa oranges having no seeds) so I wouldn't because of that. I thought it meant that everywhere, but maybe not.

Yes, same here!!

ifoundthebread · 25/01/2023 22:23

Breezycheesetrees · 25/01/2023 22:21

Um, where I come from Jaffa was nasty slang for an infertile man (cos of jaffa oranges having no seeds) so I wouldn't because of that. I thought it meant that everywhere, but maybe not.

Id never even gave a thought as to why they were called jaffa cakes until this comment about jaffa oranges. Thanks.

Tomblibooz · 25/01/2023 22:23

He's lovely but please take him to the vet, chocolate is poisonous for dogs!

DinosaurFarmer · 25/01/2023 22:25

He's lovely - definitely Jaffa! Who's his equally lovely friend with the frosty face ? 😍

AnotherNameChanges · 25/01/2023 22:25

He looks just like my dog who is equally as cheeky!! 👍Good luck! Jaffa is a great name :)

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SierraZoe · 25/01/2023 22:26

I hadn’t realised Jaffa had unpleasant connotations- maybe I should call him something else- does he look like a Bertie?

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Biscuitsandpizza · 25/01/2023 22:26

Tomblibooz · 25/01/2023 22:23

He's lovely but please take him to the vet, chocolate is poisonous for dogs!

Chocolate can be poisonous if the cocoa content is high..and depends very much on how much has been consumed and how big the dog is...there's no need for an automatic vet trip, causing likely unnecessary distress.

Your new dog is gorgeous OP

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SierraZoe · 25/01/2023 22:26

DinosaurFarmer · 25/01/2023 22:25

He's lovely - definitely Jaffa! Who's his equally lovely friend with the frosty face ? 😍

Ah that’s grey beard, he’s getting on a bit now

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Riverlee · 25/01/2023 22:27

Jaffa is gorgeous!

Tiffan · 25/01/2023 22:27

It's clear you love him already and I think Jaffa is a great name.

It does sound like he's a little stressed from being in a new place so give him a bit of grace with the skirting board thing. Dogs don't chew things to piss you off. Hope he didn't get shouted out!

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SierraZoe · 25/01/2023 22:28

there were only two Jaffa cakes left so I think he’ll be fine. He gets very distressed if I put him in the car so I’ll just keep an eye on him

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justasking111 · 25/01/2023 22:28

Breezycheesetrees · 25/01/2023 22:21

Um, where I come from Jaffa was nasty slang for an infertile man (cos of jaffa oranges having no seeds) so I wouldn't because of that. I thought it meant that everywhere, but maybe not.

I've heard that meaning from my eldest son once