Looking for a new springer Spaniel..

[bobleponge]

I'm another one that cant offer helpful suggestions, just commiserations at your loss, and best wishes for a succesful addition to the family very soon.

[Sprocket*]

Have a look at South Yorkshire English Springer Spaniel Rescue (www.syessr.co.uk) they are wonderful and have provided both my Spaniels. They are flexible on working arrangements as the majority of them work and have multiple Springers. It might be worth a look at their site and giving them a ring as they often have little ones in waiting that don't make it to the site.

[danmon_81]

Thanks for that Sprocket!

Well with a bit of searching and im off to see a litter on friday (local and somebody i know)....we'll see what happens!

[JanieB]

It's getting really difficult to find a puppy nowadays. I want a lab/collie cross. I want a puppy not an adult rescue dog with problems. The last two I had I got through Exchange & Mart. There doesn't seem to be an equivalent internet alternative to this. The only places I can find are rescue centres or people who breed pure bred breeds. Where do the others go?

[weekendwellies]

I want a puppy not an adult rescue dog with problems.

I appreciate your wants and requirements and you are fully entitled to these, I don't have a problem with that, but I have to take issue with the above statement.
We got Penny from the RSPCA. She was 2-3 years old, she was picked up wandering the streets in Kirkby.
She didn't have "problems".
She slotted right into our family, which at the time consisted of 2 children ages 3 & 5, and a cat.
She was the most amazing, loving, adorable dog and if I do ever get over her loss at the ripe old age of 16, I will definitely go for an adult rescue dog
Please don't assume that because they are in a rescue centre that they have problems.

[JanieB]

I appreciate your wants and requirements and you are fully entitled to these, I don't have a problem with that, but I have to take issue with the above statement.
We got Penny from the RSPCA. She was 2-3 years old, she was picked up wandering the streets in Kirkby.
She didn't have "problems".

I'm really sorry, I've probably not expressed myself very well. I have taken in a lot of rescue dogs over the years and they have been lovely. I now have the chance to take in a dog of MY choice. My choice is a puppy (lab/collie cross). I don't know how to find what I want.

I was married to a farmer. One of the most distressing things of living in/on a farm was that come a holiday period was the dogs that were abandoned. I suspect that the original owners thought that the local farmer would take pity on their pet and take them in. Farmers can't do that. There are too many of them. It's extraordinary that they should put this guilt on other people.

[danmon_81]

i found pups on K9puppys. theres also epups

[Paulottie]

Have you tried the shooting community Dan?...There were forever adverts in the field, shooting times etc. years back...I don't ever read them these days. I don't know if you know a gamekeeper/picker-up to ask they tend to know lots of folk. As you said in your OP they are often working gundogs....some are not that good at their job etc. worth a search I'd say...good luck with the litter on Friday.

[weekendwellies]

I'm really sorry, I've probably not expressed myself very well. I have taken in a lot of rescue dogs over the years and they have been lovely. I now have the chance to take in a dog of MY choice.

Sorry Janie. You are absolutely right.
Just me being hypersensitive at the moment.

[weekendwellies]

How did you get on seeing the litter today Dan?
Cant wait to see the pics when you finally get your new buddy.

[danmon_81]

tomorrow morning Weekendwellies....they aint cheap but i cant see us coming away without a new fluff ball.....there will be pics to post if it all goes to plan!

@ paulottie - i live in a big shooting area...i have put the feelers out with a mate but nothing yet...if it doesnt go to plan tomorrow i'll be going down that route!

[weekendwellies]

Oh yeah. I am losing track of the days of the week already!

[smallfrog]

Sorry about your lost danmon.

We found our Lab in a shooting magazine and couldn't be more pleased with her.
Have you considered pet food stores we have one "Welland Valley Feeds" who advertise puppies for sale. Not much good for you up there but maybe you have an similar store. It sells dog, cat and horse food etc. Mainly working dogs as most of the customers are Farmers and horse owners.

Good luck tomorrow.

[danmon_81]

I HAVE A NEW BEST FRIEND!!! pictures to follow!

Need names for her...any ideas?

[shirlthegirl43]

Congratulations Danmon - can't wait to see the piccies