So , We took little pup's brother - he is as bouncy as can be. Last Wednesday he was taken to be neutered ( we don't want to breed ) He does not appear to have got the memo that he should be feeling a bit sorry for himself. . It is man to man marking in this house, He has one of those suits they give them but in the heat we felt sorry for him and took it off and just had every one looking out that he wasn't interfering with his stitches. So just an update that the puppy we got is joyful , albeit we do have to keep an eye on him for a while . But he chases around like no body's business and ( we hope ) after Saturday all stitches fine and he can do it again. (Border Terrier ) He is now 10 & a half months