To cut a long story short we may be getting her She's 15 weeks old, had to be removed from the home as she "bit" the baby and SS gave the couple the ultimatum of the baby or the dog. We met her yesterday and, as far as I could see, she's just puppy bitey rather than nasty bitey IYSWIM? She is currently with a foster family in the village.
So what could go wrong?! We are experienced owners (had rotties in the past so not hugely different in terms of character) currently have two working cocker boys and a beast of a cat :o Also 10yo DS who is supremely indifferent to the dogs and is experienced enough to tell a puppy "no" and not run about shrieking and flapping his hands in the air.
Pup is apparently vaccinated, not speyed (obviously, this would be done ASAP as the boys are still entire) We are waiting to hear today if somebody else is interested (foster carer didn't seem hopeful) and if not we have asked for a 48 hour trial in order to make a fair and unbiased decision.
Can't work out whether to be nervous or excited yet :)
If you're worried about your pet's health, please speak to a vet or qualified professional.
The doghouse
Staffie puppy- talk to me please!
TheFantasticMrsFox · 11/08/2014 07:57
This pup is definitely going nowhere :)
Her and DS are inseparable and he is even going to be the one that takes her to classes To my eternal shame I have had to buy a cheap duvet to put over the sofa as that's where they spend most of their time (no dogs on the furniture in this house 
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effing she's called Mattie, Matilda when badly behaved :o
brainfidget it isn't only the ownership that is the issue . Some dogs don't like other dogs. Staffies are known to be a breed that are more prone to this. Our Staffy is absolutely adoring of all people he meets. He doesn't like any dog he meets (manifested by shying away for the most part, but will snap if he's harrassed and actively dislikes our old westie).
I personally think he would be a completely different dog if he had been summer born. He was born in a cold winter and is of a nervous disposition. Rain, snow, leaves, dark evenings and mornings, etc., were all too much for him.
He's still my boy though 
and I adore him.
What the hell is wrong with this phone today
Yes, as I was saying, posh pouches of cat meat and occupies most of his time sneering at her through the banisters (coupled with the occasional surprise attack) Now she's trundling about with the boys though so it's harder for him to actually get her on her own and he's been evicted from the room whenever he tries it so hopefully he'll take the hint :o
Will try for a photo later as I am between broadband suppliers so relying on a terrible 3G signal unless I go to the pub :o
Long time lurking...photo's please 
I am desperate for our own Staff rescue but alas I have to wait until we have had our 'big' holiday first 
iknowitissensiblereally
sodding in one word- no
He's allowing himself to be placated with posh pouches if cat
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