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smudgley
15-02-2009, 09:22 PM
I had these pics in with the ones I've just loaded, so thought I might as well post them....

Newborn....

http://i385.photobucket.com/albums/oo292/kellynewton/CPcatsJan2009042.jpg

and at one week old.....

http://i385.photobucket.com/albums/oo292/kellynewton/CPcatsJan2009065.jpg

http://i385.photobucket.com/albums/oo292/kellynewton/CPcatsJan2009066.jpg
Mags
15-02-2009, 10:50 PM
What gorgeous, shiny black pups!:D

Will they be trained up as Guide Dogs eventually, Smudgley?
smudgley
15-02-2009, 11:02 PM
What gorgeous, shiny black pups!:D

Will they be trained up as Guide Dogs eventually, Smudgley? They sure will........
Moli
15-02-2009, 11:06 PM
Aww, how gorgeous are they...simply beautiful pups....
Leesy
15-02-2009, 11:17 PM
They are so sooooo soooooooo sweet, what a bunch of little cuties ;) .
Luvvvvvvv:smt049 their coats really shiny and black.:D
dinahsmum
16-02-2009, 03:08 PM
Awwwww!
Amazing what Screwfix can deliver these days :)
angieh
16-02-2009, 04:32 PM
They are gorgeous wee ones and I think what they are able to do once trained is absolutely wonderful.

What happens to the ones that don't make the grade Smudgley?
smudgley
16-02-2009, 08:09 PM
They are gorgeous wee ones and I think what they are able to do once trained is absolutely wonderful.

What happens to the ones that don't make the grade Smudgley?

Firstly, if suitable they are offered to other working homes... police/hearing dogs / dogs for disabled/ CP and loads more, if that's not an option they are homed as pet dogs.

edit to add - CP is Canine Partners (not Cats Protection)
Kim
16-02-2009, 08:14 PM
They are so gorgeous!
Annestaff
16-02-2009, 08:18 PM
Beautiful pups :smt049
angieh
16-02-2009, 09:01 PM
Firstly, if suitable they are offered to other working homes... police/hearing dogs / dogs for disabled/ CP and loads more, if that's not an option they are homed as pet dogs.

edit to add - CP is Canine Partners (not Cats Protection)

Thanks, I have wondered. I bet the waiting list for that sort of dog, even if it is not suitable for guiding etc. must be very, very long.
smudgley
16-02-2009, 10:50 PM
Yes the waiting lists are long, although not sure many people will want this particular litter if they don't make it :shock: ..............they are in fact black lab cross Irish water Spaniels :shock: shocking!
angieh
16-02-2009, 11:32 PM
Sorry to be dense - I know X breeding is frowned on, but is there something in particular to be avoided because of their cross? Or is it just they'll jump into the first available bit of water?
pinklizzy
16-02-2009, 11:36 PM
Would love to see how they grow up! Thought their coats looked slightly curly. We have two IWS at the practice, both great dogs.
smudgley
16-02-2009, 11:39 PM
Sorry to be dense - I know X breeding is frowned on, but is there something in particular to be avoided because of their cross? Or is it just they'll jump into the first available bit of water?

Cross breeding is generally frowned upon, however obviously Guide Dogs are using their own stock (own the male & female) and use crosses to make good working dogs. We have one IWS stud. I'm sure if any of these pups are not suitable for Guide Dog work, they will be snapped up for homes, but the IWS in them is not everyones cup of tea. They do however make a good working cross which is what is important to us.
angieh
16-02-2009, 11:51 PM
I'm only starting to learn about dogs - hope this lovely litter goes on to give years of help and pleasure to their people.