Ive been away so havent caught up with this thread until now.
James I am so sorry for your loss, I know it really does hurt. You did all you could for Topsy, you could not have done more and the decision you took was the right one for all of you.
Aha reading between the lines (and reading Annies post) it sounds like you have a little showgirl there with your new pup.
You will recognise if she needs to be in the ring if she shows off (holds her head high amd struts) at every opportunity and waggles her rear end non stop at everyone. You are all going to have great fun if she is.