We are going tomorrow to the breeder to choose our puppy. We are happy with either a boy or a girl. They are field trained yellow/red Labradors. But DH and I are stuck for names.
Toby or Barnaby/Barney for a boy
Daisy or Ruby for a girl
But I'm still not sure. So suggestions please, I like people names as opposed to dog names and I like them to end in an "ee" sound.
Thank you!!
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SallyBear · 21/07/2013 09:13
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moosemama ·
23/07/2013 16:17
Crate and toys have arrived.
I now have two children sitting inside the crate trying to figure out how the locks work, while the third child sniggers hysterically. 
Quite impressed with it for the money. It's nice and sturdy and has two doors, both with two locks.
sweetkitty ·
22/07/2013 23:03
Sallybear - I was thinking of you today you got a boy aww how did you all chose the same one? Am liking Toby too.
We have great names for a boy but none for a girl so far DH likes Bones (as in McCoy Star Trek 
) great for a boy not a girl
Or Nala from the Lion King since she will be an African Lion Hound
moosemama ·
22/07/2013 22:56
Now why didn't I think of making a paper template. 
I have just had to scrub the pencil marks off the tiles - doh!
moosemama ·
22/07/2013 19:35
Lastnight, that's where I bought my crate from, same type as well. It's reassuring to know they're ok. I drew the size out on my kitchen floor tiles before I ordered it. Dh just came home, looked at how much space it's going to take up and nearly fainted!
I was surprised at the everyone has to go and collect thing as well. Apparently, it's because the pups are in foster so far away that it's the only opportunity they have to make sure everyone (including any other family dogs) interacts well with the potential new addition.
To be honest, my dcs are so used to being around dogs, they won't be hyper or ott with him. We've already talked lots about being calm and quiet and not petting him too much, as he'll be overwhelmed enough.
I always feel so bad for them when you take them away from their family. It's awful not being able to explain that it's ok and you will take care of them etc. 
I'm hoping he and Lurcherboy will hit it off, so he can get plenty of canine cuddles to ease the transition.
Good news is, I have had some emails and phone calls this afternoon, the outcome of which being, that we should be picking him up the second week in August!
moosemama ·
22/07/2013 14:40
Yay! Congratulations Sally! 
I have just bought a crate this afternoon, along with some totally unnecessary toys. Have had to go for the cheapest I could find, what with a holiday and cost of adoption all in one month, but think we might upgrade when he grows anyway.
Decided to go up a size from Lurcherboy's crate, as despite saying we would go for someone smaller and whippety this time, having just seen some photos of him that were taken yesterday, I fear we may be in for a bit of a shock! 
We still don't know if we'll get him, but figured we'd need all the stuff anyway, as whatever happens we will be getting a rescue pup in the next few weeks.
I'm scratching my head about the journey home from picking him up. They insist the whole family and any resident dogs go along, we can't stuff him straight into the boot with Lurcherboy, poor thing would wonder what had hit him (probably applicable to both pup and Lurcherboy). Back seat is occupied by 3 dcs, so that leaves him sitting on my knee, which is far from ideal. Think we might have to put one of the dses in the front, so I can sit in the back with him. Need to buy extra large puppy pads, as it's a four hour drive, so we'll need to stop a couple of times for him. (Although he'll probably just go all over me anyway. )
topbannana ·
22/07/2013 13:43
Congrats 
I liked Toby as well but our LL is called Toby, may have been unfortunate :o
SallyBear ·
22/07/2013 12:58
It's a boy!!!! No, not birth of the royal birth, but we've chosen a boy. He's a biscuity colour Labrador and the kids have decided on Toby. All very happy.
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moosemama ·
22/07/2013 10:18
Now I love Stanley - one of my all time favourite ever dogs was called Stanley - although mostly Stan, for short.
lastnight Otto is absolutely gorgeous!
Love 'Otto von Bibark', it reminds me of 'Schnitzel von Crumb' from the Hairy Maclairy books.
topbannana ·
22/07/2013 09:40
Hmmm te LandSharks name does not feature in the list of 1100 names- not sure what that says about it really
Anyway, to business:
Boys:
Archie
Alfie
Flynn
Woody (DH vetoed this one for the LandShark)
Ned (another veto )
Jingo
Girls:
Daisy
Flute
Hattie
I will return with more later when you know what you are having. In the meantime I shall eagerly await news of the royal baby and your not quite so royal baby :o
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