As many of you know we had to PTS Barney in July and our Pointer, Ralph, has still not recovered from it. He's lost his confinence, howls when we leave the house and always has to be right beside our sides.
We've talked and talked about whether to get another dog - we want something that is going to be safe with the hens. Unbelievebly Ralph, having previousloy been a chicken killer, now totally accepts them as members of the family!!
Well we have finally decided to take the plunge and went to the local shelter today and have chosen a puppy - its a 10 week old male Jack Russell Cross. It was vet checked today and then vet reckoned it has spanial in it, but I can't see any spanial in it at all. Anyway, I hope not 'cause that sounds like a dodgy breed combination - retrieve chicken and then shake it to death!
He's very sweet looking - white with brown slodges. Once we have had a home check then we will hopefully collect Henry in the next day or two. I feel slightly apprehensive at the work involved of having a puppy around - we have bought a cage and think we are ready physically if not psychologically prepared. Mind you I always see the obstacles before I can let myself enjoy things for what they are.
I will post photos, assuming we pass the home check, as soon as I can.
