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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?
Am I being unreasonable?
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SierraZoe · 25/01/2023 22:29
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!
No I would never shout at him. Rescue centre said he had been neglected and needed lots of reassurance so he’ll probably get away with everything! I did give him a dirty look but he just licked me
Oysterbabe · 25/01/2023 22:31
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.
Probably quite suitable then. I imagine he's had the snip.
userxx · 25/01/2023 22:34
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.
Is that where it came from ? Never knew why we were calling the lads Jaffa's in the playground.
Bowbellsx · 25/01/2023 22:34
FangsForTheMemory · 25/01/2023 22:19
Er. You do know chocolate is poisonous to dogs?
🙄
RDAnna · 25/01/2023 22:35
No I would never shout at him. Rescue centre said he had been neglected and needed lots of reassurance so he’ll probably get away with everything! I did give him a dirty look but he just licked me
Love this. He's landed on his paws OP 😀
Iwantmyoldnameback · 25/01/2023 22:35
I believe Labradors have iron guts. I think it's only toys and miniatures who could be affected by a couple of Jaffa cakes.
DonutsAreNotLunch · 25/01/2023 22:36
This wasn’t supposed to be a thread about dogs and chocolate I’m sure the OP is aware that chocolate in large quantities can in some cases be toxic to dogs, however the amount of chocolate on some Jaffa cakes is hardly likely to cause problems even for a small dog!
If anyone is worried about their dog eating chocolate and wants an idea of how concerned they should be I recommend using the Vets now calculator.
www.vets-now.com/app/chocolate-calculator
SierraZoe · 25/01/2023 22:37
Iwantmyoldnameback · 25/01/2023 22:35
I believe Labradors have iron guts. I think it's only toys and miniatures who could be affected by a couple of Jaffa cakes.
Yes I think you’re right! I think he’s a Labrador cross with a Hungarian Vizzler, but I don’t know much about that breed
TheSpottedZebra · 25/01/2023 22:39
He wants to be called Biscuit.
Jaffa will have people unwillingly thinking about your dog's semen, which is rather unfortunate.
But doesn't he already have a name?
SierraZoe · 25/01/2023 22:41
TheSpottedZebra · 25/01/2023 22:39
He wants to be called Biscuit.
Jaffa will have people unwillingly thinking about your dog's semen, which is rather unfortunate.
But doesn't he already have a name?
Yes his name was ‘solo’ but I don’t like it
NeverDropYourMooncup · 25/01/2023 22:43
Jeffrey, perhaps? Bertie requires my grandmother's accent to sound convincing. Unless you've got a voice like Frank Butcher, anyhow....
shimmerbubbles · 25/01/2023 22:43
He's lovely. Hope you have a plan to deal with the food stealing and skirtingboard chewing. I'm not sure just 'letting him get away with everything' is in his best interests.
Honeyroar · 25/01/2023 22:43
My old Labrador ate seven Easter eggs in one sitting (boxes and foil included) and it didn’t affect her. She also ate half a sack of chicken corn once too, and did pop up popcorn poops for a day. That dog had nine lives! Current lab ate a horse’s tablet out of it’s bucket, started burping green bubbles, then keeled over. Just as I was ringing the emergency vet he sat up, threw up, and then bounded off to play with our other dog!
Not saying that it’s fine for dogs to eat chocolate, it’s not, but it’s not always panic stations.
I quite like Jaffa as a name, despite it meaning slang for infertile.
custardbear · 25/01/2023 22:45
Aaawwww I'd eat your Jaffa cakes too if you didn't 'look after them properly' so call him flumpers 🤣
Jaffa not so good but JC is a good name!
Probablymagrat · 25/01/2023 22:45
If you don't want Jaffa, what about McVitie, Mac for short.
LumpyandBumps · 25/01/2023 22:46
I think Jeffrey is a good name, but how about Joska to reflect his Hungarian origin?
FastFood · 25/01/2023 22:47
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
He'll defo be fine!
And regarding your question? No, I don't like him, I love him.
Long live Jaffa ♥️
custardbear · 25/01/2023 22:47
custardbear · 25/01/2023 22:45
Aaawwww I'd eat your Jaffa cakes too if you didn't 'look after them properly' so call him flumpers 🤣
Jaffa not so good but JC is a good name!
Lol that's a different name I use ... custard is also a good name!
SierraZoe · 25/01/2023 22:48
LumpyandBumps · 25/01/2023 22:46
I think Jeffrey is a good name, but how about Joska to reflect his Hungarian origin?
Oooh Joska is good - is it a Hungarian name presumably?
Walterwhiteswifey · 25/01/2023 22:49
Jaffa is a brilliant and unusual name! Never heard of the negative connection to the name ever. Ignore!
Solo isn't his name I agree. Glad he has a lovely new family and home 🙂
SaltanVinegar · 25/01/2023 22:49
Oh he’s lovely! Labs (and mixes!) are the best. I’d call him Jasper 😁
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