Barry the Bulldog Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 (edited) Thanks!! Edited February 2, 2012 by amanda47o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lavendergirl Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 No doubt others more knowledgable will comment on the vaccination side of things. I would not trust either a Jack or a Westie with a vulnerable puppy of only six weeks. You need to take control of the puppy's care while he is so little. Can you set up a separate area for him away from the other dogs to put him during the day and if possible yourself or your partner drop in during the day and check on him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megan_ Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 6 weeks is very young to be away from mum. What vaccinations has he had? Some unethical breeders give puppies away early to avoid costs (= more $$$ for them). No ethical breeder would sell a pup that young unfortunately. Given that French Bulldogs have a number of heriditable (sp) diseases, including some very serious spinal ones, I wouldn't buy from a breeder that didn't do a whole slew of tests on the parents. Given the age that the breeder has sold this dog, I doubt very much they have done the tests. Puppies - especially teeny ones - need LOTS of sleep. Even if they play well with the other dogs, they won't get enough sleep if they tumbling around with the others all day. There is also a very big risk that the frencihe will learn nervous behaviour from the JRT. There is nothing wrong with the puppy going in the car, but given the dog is 6 weeks I doubt they have the immunity needed to be out and about. This might not be what you want to hear, and I'm not flaming you, but I would return the dog to the breeder. Frenchies are a specialist breed and I wouldn't by from a shonky breeder - years of heartache and suffering might lie ahead. Also, if I had a pup I would want it to live with me with my rules. I wouldn't want to take on an adult dog when I move out that had been spoilt and learnt behavioural problems from other dogs. It sucks to wait but IMO that is the best way forward for you and this pup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 First off you should never have brought the pup being sold at 6 weeks & given that excuse is very poor form & i would question what other short cuts this breeder has taken. But you have brought it . Frenchies are hardy dogs but be warned this pup will have a very confusing puppy stage as to who it actually belongs too & may end up quite distressed when it finally comes to live with you without any company during the day & adjusting to a new home & new people as your just visitors . As for visiting no but you need to trust these people To be honest if this was my pup i would simply leave it at home alone it won't be worse off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordogs Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I agree, it may not be what you want to hear but I think that given your time restraints and your living arrangements you may not yet be ready for a puppy. Your puppy is very young to be away from it's mother no matter what the breeder said and playing all day with 2 older dogs is definitely not a good idea, your puppy needs lots of rest and you are asking for him to be injured even if the 3 dogs are being watched an accident can happen very easily. Taking him out is also a danger if he is put down on the ground he could possibly pick up parvo and even if he has had a vaccination he is not fully covered until 10 days after his second vacc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 (edited) You have a baby puppy who should be with his mum/littermates .The breeder has spun you a tale , sorry ... He is ready to bond deeeply with one/two beings with whom he spends much time. At this stage, it is your partner's family and their dogs...and dogs 'with issues' may indeed pass on undesirable behaviours to impressionable baby pups. Your puppy is not yet ready to play full-on with adults .Yes, he may be enjoying it .. but his little body , especially joints are not strong enough , and he needs many hours of sleep during the day. Hope you can now understand a bit about what's happening ... I'm glad you came here and asked :) Edited February 2, 2012 by persephone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry the Bulldog Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 (edited) O Edited February 2, 2012 by amanda47o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Fox Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 6 weeks is too young, but too late now. Personally I think letting the pup run with adult dogs (particularly one that's nervy) is a disaster waiting to happen. No puppy should be running up and down stairs. The pup will be fine in the car and there is no problem with taking him out, just avoid places where other dogs frequent until after his 12 week vaccs. However as you partners family wont follow your wishes for the pup in their house I'd be wary of letting them take him out. And yes, if the pup falls in the pool and can't get out he will drown. It's your dog. If you don't like the way they are handling things then take responsibility yourself and keep the pup at your place instead. Confine him in a pen when you're working, the cats will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry the Bulldog Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 (edited) rs. Done. Edited February 2, 2012 by amanda47o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I think you have to accept that the bulk of the raising will be done by your partners family. Hopefully they will listern to your concerns but really, while you are at work, they will do what they think is best. They can tell you they are doing this, this and this but you will never know for sure if they doing what they say. Hopefully your little guy will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florise Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Barry? Love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Barry? Love it Same :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry the Bulldog Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 (edited) thanks Edited February 18, 2012 by Barry the Bulldog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frodo's mum Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 nothing wrong with your computer ALL your posts on this topic ( in 3 sections ) have been wiped...oops edited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbreedlover Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 nothing wrong with your computer ALL your posts on this topic ( in 3 sections ) have been wiped...oops edited Just saw that too Frodos Mum Does anyone else have access to your computer or know your password to log on???? All posts changed around the same time I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry the Bulldog Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 (edited) ... Edited February 14, 2012 by Barry the Bulldog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumof4girls Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 I know you have cats but why can't you put your pup in a crate or large pen while you are at work? I couldn't let someone else look after my pup esp being so small and esp if they didn't listen to my requests.. I hope all goes well :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry the Bulldog Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 (edited) I would, but the puppy is more my partners than he is mine Edited February 14, 2012 by Barry the Bulldog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumof4girls Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Well that is good to hear, nothing worse than you having to worry about your pup when your not around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lavendergirl Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 You obviously want to do the right thing by your pup - I am sure if you are assertive about what how you want her cared for then it will all work out OK. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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