Pretty names for newfie bitch

[Emmielu]

We've been offered a 2yr old newfie bitch. Theres just a little trouble with picking the dog up from the owner. (she had her from a breeder from a puppy, no longer can look after her & instead of passing her back to the breeder to sell like she is meant to, shes been trying to sell her for over £500 until she got caught & was told by the website she was using to advertise to take the ad off & seek breeders advice as it could go to court)

Anyway, her current name is a typical name for a newf. Since they're hairy dogs, she has used a name that resembles hair & i dont really like it at all. So i was thinking of changing it. We're allowed to but id like it to be something that is easy since i'll have to train her using that name, it'll be broken in slowly though. For example i'll use her name but also use the name joint when i train her. Such as: Charlie marley. Charlie being dogs original name, marley being new name if you see what i mean.

So i need ideas for newfie bitch names. I was thinking Flo. But incase she doenst look much like a Flo then i need back up names.

I would LOVE a Newfie bitch called Nana, like the one in Peter Pan...if only DH would let me and I could handle the slobber

Oh i cant believe i hadnt thought of Nana! Thats a brilliant name! The slobber really isnt that bad, only when food is around. They really are loveable. My mum begged my dad for one & it wasnt until they went to see puppies that my dad admitted, he wanted one too. Now the newf boy that we have is my dads best friend.

Nana in Peter Pan is a St Bernard isn't it?
I like Flo
Flo
Bella
Mouse
Mollie (Mo?)
Tessie/Tessa/Tess

I'm a little concerned about her situation though, so does the breeder know about this then?

The breeder knows that the owner was selling her on a few websites & insisted that she takes her back to the breeder as thats the reason she signed the contract to say that if she doesnt want her anymore, shes to take her back to the breeder to sell. It got quite nasty & after months of pleading it wasnt one of the websites she was advertising on heard about it, that they told her to take down the advert, take the dog back to the breeder because court proceedings were ready to take place & the website didnt want the bad reputation for it. At the moment we're still waiting to hear from the breeder because the owner finally agreed to give the dog back. She wont allow the breeder to pick the dog up so instead the breeder is sending a family member over to get her. Its a shame shes been looked after for 2 years & now is being sent to another home to be sent here. The breeder is fully aware that we would love to have her & in fact picked us as ideal owners. I just hope shes in good condition. We've seen pictures but that was based on the owners pictures on the website she advertised on.

I also forgot to mention & should have put it in the post but i need advice on this too: Shes not been spayed. I have no idea yet when she comes into season. Never having dealt with a bitch in season before & having a male newf that has been castrated, i dont want to stress her too much by having her spayed asap. I know she needs time to settle into the family, the other newf, the area, the home etc as we do with her, but id like to get her spayed as soon as. When should i do it?

I think the right time to spay is 12 weeks after a season, I've read that a lot on here. Although don't quote me on that. So you'd have her, then when she finished a season, book her in the vets for 12 weeks time.

Martha?

YY to Nana!

Lucky you
DS and I saw one sitting outside the bakery yesterday and he said "I bet hugging that dog is joy"
Bit but can imagine what he meant!

If she hasn't come into season yet, then book her in with the vets sooner rather than later, subject of course to her being physically fit enough for the operation - your vet can advise on this. Bear in mind that moving house often seems to "bring on" a season so don't hang about.

We've got a foster bitch with us at the moment who came into season six days after arrival. Even though our two male dogs are neutered, the season is not much fun. Constant humping, blood spatters everywhere, restrictions on walking (three weeks of not walking around other dogs ) , she was not having much fun, and she is at greater risk of pyometra afterwards. She will be going for her spay in mid/late October.

Once she has had her op, she can convalesce nicely while she is with you - it won't stop you having gentle walks and lots of quality time/bonding together.

Bear in mind too the effects on your male dogs - I was really surprised how disrupting it was for our two males - both went off their food and were glued like magnets to her bottom for days on end, and even insisted on sleeping near her.

I've had previous foster bitches spayed pretty much on arrival (subject to vet approval, of course) and recovery has been fine.

She came into season last week. I'd like to get her spayed as soon as i can after her season but i dont know how long they're in season for. The breeder is taking her for a good check over at the vets before passing her to us & shes going to give her a good wash & clean too. We'll have her when shes finished her season because its not going to be nice for any of us & we've got a boy newf whos been castrated & it wouldnt be good for him either. The last thing i want is for her to be in season, in a new place, around new people & feel even more stressed or develop a anxiety problem because its all too much for her. Is there a good way to introduce her to this new life?

Betty :)