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I know puppies aren't just for Christmas. I'm not daft.

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PositiveVibez · 24/12/2018 22:13

But we thought we would get our puppy whilst we have 3 weeks off and DH starts shift work. Omg. We adore her. Minimal accidents. Friends with other dogs. Friendly with kids and adults. She is perfect 😍😍😍😍😍

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Hazlenutpie · 01/01/2019 19:32

She's lovely. Is she a cockerpoo?

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CatnissEverdene · 01/01/2019 19:27

We had ours 2 weeks before Christmas. We'd been toying with the idea for a while as we already have an older dog, and wanted to get another before he got too old (he's nearly 6). We knew the breed we wanted, and when a local family advertised pups, we just knew it was right for us. They've been raised in a home, mum is lovely and gentle and we've got a FB group for all the pups and their new families. The time of year was irrelevant to be honest.

Not everyone who gets a puppy at this time of year is a raving idiot.... although it helps Grin

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Santaisfastasleepatlast · 01/01/2019 19:23

Here is our Christmas puppy from 5 years ago...

I know puppies aren't just for Christmas. I'm not daft.
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Forgottenmypassword · 30/12/2018 10:34

Love the name Winter 😍

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foofooyeah · 30/12/2018 04:50

Gorgeous pup. I was lucky as mine settled and house trained well. He is now 3. I too love mine more than my husband! 😄😂

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PositiveVibez · 30/12/2018 03:09

Ah sorry to hear that home

I never got it before how they become so much part of the family.

They aren't just pets are they 💐

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homemadegin · 30/12/2018 02:44

Lovely OP.

I still look at mine and get that rush of love. You enjoy every minute, even the badger poo stinky ones.

We lost our fifteen year old dog in September when I was eight months pregnant. She had been with us since we got married. It broke my heart but I would do it all again in a second just to feel that bond and love.

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PositiveVibez · 30/12/2018 02:39

Pupdate - Dd chose the name. We are hoping it will bring her confidence on a bit and get us all out as a family more.

It's already been working. Winter is doing so well. Toilet training is going great. She lets us know when she wants the back door opening. No poos in the house.

Extremely sociable on walks and loves the attention.

Goes in to her crate at night when she is ready for bed.

Seems to hold her bladder until I get up early in the morning.

Feel like I'm bragging now, but we are just all in love with her and she is amazing 😍

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pilates · 29/12/2018 13:35

Beautiful ❤️ That picture would make a lovely Christmas card

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Icklepup · 26/12/2018 12:09

Is she a Labradoodle?

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Tamberlane · 26/12/2018 09:18

Winter however is beautiful and I wish ye the best with her!

Love the name!

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Tamberlane · 26/12/2018 09:16

I've seen responsible owners get a dog all year round....and responsible breeders place puppies in homes just before xmas as well...
The breeder of my current girl did...and I'd been on the waiting list almost a year at the point and her orignial planned owner decided it wasnt a good time for them to take on a pup so I was delighted to get her even with minimal notice ...it does happen

...but theres a reason its been demonised.

Christmas puppies are linked with idiots and impulse buying for a reason..
I work as a vet. The January owners with their new xmas puppy often fill me with despair as so many of those animals are impulse buys or just poorly thought through ideas.....and are already beginning to lose their appeal at 10 to 12 weeks (second vaccine time)as the reality and expense of a dog kicks in...esp with the toilet training in the cold wet January.

Many are first time dog owners and underestimated the work of a puppy especially with kids in the house as well..

a massive amount will be rehomed around the 8/9month mark as they lose the cute puppy factor and start to hit the teen dog stage....and owners appear surprised that desexing hasn't miraculously changed the behavioiral issues that are occuring from lack of training and poor socialisation in the early days.....and of course the amount that come from puppy farms to start with is massive....
responsible breeders often wont sell a clueless person a puppy at xmas...because the responsible breeders will always have their puppys back and dont set them up in situations that are likely to need that...

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Yabbers · 25/12/2018 10:18

The whole "not just for Christmas" thing winds me up.

They're not just for April or July or October either. Anyone who is going to get a puppy on a whim is just as likely to do it any other time of the year.

The message should be "have you considered what having a pet means" rather than just not to give a pet for Christmas.

Puppy farming is the real problem, not people choosing Christmas to get a pet.

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BiteyShark · 25/12/2018 09:22

Love the name Xmas Smile

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sherrysfortea · 25/12/2018 09:15

Winter is such a precious name! Love it.

Merry Christmas to you and your special girl x

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confusedandemployed · 25/12/2018 07:01

My DDog of my childhood was sort of a Christmas pup - born on Christmas Eve so came a couple of months later. She was adored for 14 years, a good age for a lab.

OP Winter is absolutely gorgeous!

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DeadCertain · 25/12/2018 06:58

She's beautiful. My current dog and the one we have just sadly lost were both "Christmas" pups. Perfect time for us - just myself and DH in the household, time off work, nice and quiet. Have a wonderful Christmas!

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babysharkah · 24/12/2018 23:31

She's gorgeous. I have to say I hope you're prepared for the puppy biting weeding and pooing on everything stage though.

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Bluearsedfly36 · 24/12/2018 23:23

Awwww, lovely 😊

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one2three4five · 24/12/2018 23:17

Aaaaah, she's adorable! What is she?

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Ginandsonicscrewdriver · 24/12/2018 23:12

She’s so beautiful!

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PrettyLovely · 24/12/2018 23:11

Shes gorgeous op.

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Costacoffeeplease · 24/12/2018 23:08

I’m surprised anyone is letting pups go so close to Christmas, but hey ho

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PositiveVibez · 24/12/2018 22:51

House is very quiet this year. She is very settled and lovely and gorgeous. I love her more than my husband 😂

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PositiveVibez · 24/12/2018 22:50

Not a rescue. 12 weeks old

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