Getting a puppy, very nervous!

[Crazeeladee]

After two years of thinking about a dog, we've decided to get a cavachon, and put a deposit on one at a breeder yesterday. He'll be 12 weeks old when we get him next week.
I'm really nervous about this now we are actually doing it, and after threading some of the posts on here, I really don't know if I can handle it. The dc's would be devastated,they are so excited.
Is this what everyone feels,is it just nerves?

I can't open the video on my iPad, but the picture looks gorgeous! I think something like a poodle would be good, as less likely to shed the skin, making it less likely to cause allergies?

I'm allergic to a lot of dogs but not to our mini schnauzer. Should have been clearer earlier that "calm" is the criteria he fails on!

Oh I really feel for you bless you. We have just had a puppy after 12 months of consideration! A cavalier King Charles and she's amazing. We bought her from a breeder at 8 weeks and although she had some mishaps she is perfect, she is 15 weeks no and already knows sit, stay wait come back, bed lye. They are such clever little dogs I would 100% recommend. I have two children 6 and 10 and she I wonderful with them. She sleeps in a cage at night and never cries or whines and through the day most of the time she sleeps! You have been so brave doing what you have by cancelling and telling your daughter. I was worried sick about having a puppy but she is soo good and don't know what I would do without her. Good luck on your puppy hunt. Only you can make the right decision for your family. X

There's actually a big size variation among greyhounds. Our smallest bitch weighs only approx 23 kg, and is a dainty, beautiful girl. Our largest male is around 38kg and comes up comfortably to my hip (thus allowing for plenty of scope for counter-surfing).

Most greys are calm, and have ultra fine coats. DH who is asthmatic and allergic to long haired dogs (and cats, and horses) lives with four greyhounds without any problem at all.

A small greyhound or a grippet (greyhound/whippet cross) would be perfect. Greys are generally very healthy, long lived (usually to early/mid teens)

This little chap has had a rotten start, but he sounds like he'll be an amazing pet for some lucky family. This is what rescuing a dog is all about!
www.dogsblog.com/henry-29/

www.heathlands.org.uk/image.php?imageid=2228

time I got really excited then! till I saw it was rehomed 3 years ago! Lady I think after the advice in here I'm better not going for a crossbreed! but they are cute.

You dont actually have to rescue a dog if you want to buy one. Just make sure you're buying it from the right place!

Lhasa apsos are non shedding but that means they need regular grooming. We have a tibetan terrier which is very similar and his coat is constantly matting (we have him in full show coat). I dont know what lhasas are like temperament wise, if theyre less stubborn than tibetans they might be a good choice.

Your kids will get over it

A toy poodle sounds about perfect for you! not in the frou-frou clipped coat, but just kept with a lovely short coat. They're smart, trainable and active little dogs.

www.champdogs.co.uk/breeds/toy-poodle

www.breedersonline.co.uk/puppy-for-sale.asp?petid=7226x28

This sounds like someone you could ask some questions of, at least they recognise the need for health testing.

Another breeder who might be able to help...
www.breedersonline.co.uk/dog-breeder.asp?userid=6326

Check out Poodle Network UK on FB. Avoid Poodles in Need.

Thanks everyone x

Not necessarily puppies but I volunteer for a dog rescue in lancashire. Not all dogs are listed on the website so worth contacting them
www.homelesshounds.org.uk

(If the farm was off junct 32 M6 then I would avoid!)

Ah someone in RL had mentioned homeless hounds! No, the farm wasn't there, much further south.

They are very very good. Obviously there isn't the choice of breeds as such (well not a massive choice)
There is a gorgeous 6 month old pup on the adoption page at the minute

crazee really really feel for you - but absolutely the right decision . We have nearly fallen foul of puppy farms twice ! My Ddx3 have been devastated each time - but good friends advised us and finally with patience we found a fabulous responsible breeder for our fox red lab

I can add that he is as mad as a bag of frogs .. 11 weeks old and we are off on a challenge to complete monkeyface's 12 things socialisation tasks this week ! Tricky as he isn't allowed to be put down outside until a week after his 2nd jabs on Mon ..... So will be carrying a wriggly nippy landshark to meet 12 animals !!

ExDH has our lurcher that comes back to me every other weekend and I can honestly say he is the easiest dog I have ever met . Laid back / gentle / doesn't shed / sleeps a lot .

I just a sucker for Labradors - I adore him too much - need to ingrained the Happy Puppy book in my head I have had previous lab who ruled the absolute roost for years !