The Poultry Keeper

Tia Maria · Joined: 13 Oct 2008 Posts: 78 Location: Wiltshire

Hi

I thought i'd update you re: dog situation.

Our german Shorthaired pointer died of "a mass of pus in her chest cavity, that was thick and gloopy". the vet tried to drain it but she died. he wondered if she'd had a penatrative injury in the past. she hadnit.

But 18 months ago she was hit by a car - hard- but only had internal bruising

Now the vet thinks she may have broken a rib, or a piece of bone fragment imbedded in her lungs and has festered there ever since!!!!

We're gutted but have decided to 'rush'in and are travelling 4 hours tomorrow to look at a wirehaired pointer pup.

So we'll be back to a youngter in the house, something else to introduce the chickens to and her to them. I hope my little welsummer isn't put off laying! Lastly my husband has to start the long road to her becoming a valuable partner in the man/hawk/dog partnership!! lol Smile

Bhindi · Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 4:33 pm Post subject:

Sorry to hear you lost your dog, very sad. .... but at least a new youngster will take your mind of it , lots of mischief..

shire horse girl · Joined: 18 Mar 2008 Posts: 544 Location: lincoln

Looking forward to seeing a picture of the new one. Very very sad about your old dog . Xx

Henwife · Joined: 31 Jan 2006 Posts: 3540 Location: Monmouthshire

Wonderful news, a dogless house feels empty. I'm still checking there's not an elderly lab stretched out to trip me up, but puppies after Chrismas for us.

debcat · Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 5:58 pm Post subject:

really sorry about your girl Tia Maria
have fun with your new pup and don't forget the pics Very Happy

bronskibeat · Joined: 09 Sep 2007 Posts: 1768 Location: Clawddnewydd

Yes, thats a real shame, so sorry to hear about your girl Sad

I love pups but having had 2 in quick succession, am waiting for a long while before the sleepless nights scenario again (ok, ok, lambing doesnt count Rolling Eyes

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Mum, on the other hand, is now actively looking for a long-coated GSD pup after losing Wool the other month Sad

mojo · Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 10:25 pm Post subject:

we have 2.both Shih Tzu. a ten year old sable boy (he walks at my speed and a year old black/white girl puppling for Tricia (they romp together and go for long walks).............and the pleasure they bring to the house isnt measueable

CP · Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 2:16 am Post subject:

So sorry about your dog Tia. Crying or Very sad

Pekinout · Joined: 29 Apr 2008 Posts: 1219 Location: Cornwall

Sorry to hear about the loss of your dog. It's heartbreaking at the best of times, let alone knowing now it was due to an oversight of the vet.

Don't forget to put some pics on of your new puppy if you get it tomorrow.

I've just got a puppy a few weeks back as my sheep shy sheepdog is getting on a bit, and to soften the blow when the time comes. She's a little Westie and full of mischief.

Piper · Joined: 29 Nov 2008 Posts: 4

I have just got a GWP pup.
He is now 13 weeks old but already showing signs of being a good gundog.
I cant attatch a photo sadly.

Where are you going to look at the pup Tia Maria?
If they are not what you want the breeder of my dog has 2 dogs left. A liver and white and solid liver.
Grandfather is http://www.normbar.co.uk/dyson.htm
You can see them here....
http://www.epupz.co.uk/clas/viewdetails.asp?view=213776

piper

Welsh Duck · Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 9:13 pm Post subject:

Sorry to hear about your dog.

We have a little westie, he brings life into the house. He's a little bundle of mischeif

Pekinout · Joined: 29 Apr 2008 Posts: 1219 Location: Cornwall

Welsh Duck, how old's your Westie? I'm hoping mine will be a good ratter, because she'll earn her keep then LOL Just kidding. She's a little devil at the moment.

Dusty · Joined: 07 Jan 2008 Posts: 1042 Location: St. Asaph

So sorry to hear about your dog.

Our little minpin disappeared overnight the other week because of fireworks, we were devastated until he came back in the morning so I have an idea how you feel.

they make a home.

Best wishes for finding your new addition and look forward to the photos.

Tia Maria · Joined: 13 Oct 2008 Posts: 78 Location: Wiltshire

Well we have (after a round trip of over 400 miles) a lovely German Wire haired Pointer bitch aged 13 weeks old

She looks amazingly like our liver and white spaniel and has settled in very well.

She has taken everything in her stride, though she's a bit nervous of the chickens cos they crowd round her when she's trying to get out of the garden gate into the field for a wee.

She cried for 10 minutes last night which is brilliant and I've got fingers crossed for tonight (off to bed in a mo)

Bless her she's not Lexi but she's a character all of her own and has stepped into some very big shoes - with confidence and we are hopeful that she's going to be a cracking dog

Night night all

Tia Maria · Joined: 13 Oct 2008 Posts: 78 Location: Wiltshire

Here's a picture I hope, of my little Wirehair Pointer