Can anyone please explain this to me

[luzmery928]

It really is and the sad part is her chances for readoption are limited because she's older. My husband and I have been feeling so bad since we read this and I was even trying to convince my husband that having her wouldn't really count as #2 since she is so quiet and well behaved. She can be our decorative dog and we can still get another B to play with Champ. I was even talking to Champ and telling him how nice it would be for him to have a B mother figure. Yes I am nuts. Unfortunantly our home is just not big enough, I know for 3 dogs but still I keep debating it in my mind.

[luzmery928]

As for her breeder or who were her last owners, it does not say.

[lvoss]

Just because she is 9 doesn't mean she won't be active and play with Champ. I have a 9 year old and he regularly plays with thw 2 year old and the 9 month old. It may be that you end up considering a third in a couple of years but being 9 does not equate to not being playful. That is part of what makes it so sad. If you watch the Veterans classes at events you can see how much older Bs really love to get out do the things they used to. My Nicky loves to go in the ring with his "Aunt" Pat as a Veteran and show off. Of course it depends on the dog. Each one is an individual.

I would also be wondering if the breeder was notified. Did they give her registered name?

[luzmery928]

No they did not give any more info. Hmmm I'm wondering if I should think about this more. Maybe we'll contact them since they are in NY and find out more info as far as if she would be good with Champ.

[YodelDogs]

I agree with lvoss. Just because the dog is 9 does not mean she is "over the hill". She may be worth looking into. You never know.

[luzmery928]

I just sent them an e-mail and asked if she might be a good addition to our family. We'll see maybe she can show Champ how to relax

[luzmery928]

Wow already received a reply. They told me that she gets along very well with males and they don't see a problem with the age difference. I will speak to them over the phone later on tonight.

[luzmery928]

O.k so does anyone have real life experience with bringing an older lady into the home already occupied by a young terror?

[tanza]

First meeting should always, always be on netural territory

[tanza]

@luzmery928:

No they did not give any more info. Hmmm I'm wondering if I should think about this more. Maybe we'll contact them since they are in NY and find out more info as far as if she would be good with Champ.

You should try and find out "who" the breeder is… and make sure if this is not the person trying to place her that they were notified

[luzmery928]

She actually through BRAT

[tanza]

@luzmery928:

She actually through BRAT

OK, thanks… that means that if they knew the breeder, typically they would have advised them

[Jala]

My Jala came from a similar situation. :( The breeder just wanted to flick her off after having showed and bred from her because her home situation changed. I mean, it's sad, but happens. It just makes me love Jala more. :)