Hi newbie here

Hi everyone my name is Jade and I'm in the UK.

I had a staffy bitch who was solid, jet black with White socks and under belly. Who unfortunately had to be put down about a year ago due to another dog attacking her, causing her to loose her eye and gained numerous infections.

We rescued her from someone over the road when she was three as he used to beat her and I mean proper beat her, she was hard work at first but she turned out to be such a lovely gentle dog. We had Her for 6 years after that. She was called Blaze.

I grew up with her and was devastated when she had to be put down.

Anyhow a friend of ours, her bitch has just had a litter of 7 yesterday and we are going to get one in 6-8 weeks.

I'm very excited as staffys are such a brilliant breed but also very nervous as never had a dog from a very young pup, so I've been lurking on her trawling the puppy section for lots of advice and info!

Well that's me!

Jade
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And this is the only photo I have left of blaze -

Hello and Jade.
I'm so sorry to hear about Blaze.
You will find lots of info on pups on here, right the way up to adulthood. If you are unsure about anything, have a question, or just want to show off your new pup, then post away
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Hi Jade and welcome from me and Roxy.

Sorry to hear about your loss of Blaze She looks such a pretty girl.

How exciting to welcome another Staffy into your life. Yes, they are hard work as Pups, but they steal your heart and have such wonderful personalities.
There is plenty of info here on the forum, providing all sorts of advice and information and if you have any questions then just ask away. We are a friendly bunch and happy to offer advice where we can. Some are more experienced with the breed than others but we are all here to learn and help. I am a proud owner of my very first Staffy (currently 5 months) and this forum has been a real helping hand. I could sit and browse for hours............oh, hang on....I DO sit and browse for hours

Looking forward to photos of your new pup when you have some to share

I have been lurking and reading and you all seem very friendly and helpful.

I have joined previous dog forums in the past and have found if you don't know something basic you get jumped on and hounded for having the dog.

I don't see any of that here so I plan on putting my feet up and getting comfy. Lol.

I have lots of questions especially regarding raw feeding and want to get organised before I get her!

Thanks for the welcome.

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Hiya amd welcome, exciting times ahead, very sorry for your sad loss though. Hope you enjoy the forum

, welcome from me and my girls.

So sorry about your gorgeous girl Blade, she looks so sweet in her pic.

I've been on the forum for around 3 weeks now and although I have a 14 year old and an 18 month old, I have learned many new and different things about the breed.
Like other members I sit and browse on here for hours at a time especially when I'm looking at so many gorgeous staff pics

Hiya and welcome to the forum so sorry to hear about Blaze that must of been terrible. But you have a new puppy to look forward to now exciting times ahead

I can't wait to get her! I can't help but feel that 6 weeks is a bit early? Isn't it normally 8 weeks?

I don't want to separate mum and pup prematurely so what would you recommend?

We are going to see the pups on Tuesday so they will be 4 days old! I get the pick of the litter, wooo!

hi and welcome.. what a sad story about Blaze but be happy that you gave her such a wonderful life while you had her.
and make yourself comfy while you can because when your pup arrives you won't be doing any sitting down and relaxing!! trust me ,I know!!

Hi Jade & welcome!

Deverill wrote:I have joined previous dog forums in the past and have found if you don't know something basic you get jumped on and hounded for having the dog.

That was one of the things that first attracted me to this site - it didn't matter how much or little you knew!

Deverill wrote:I can't wait to get her! I can't help but feel that 6 weeks is a bit early? Isn't it normally 8 weeks?

I don't want to separate mum and pup prematurely so what would you recommend?

We are going to see the pups on Tuesday so they will be 4 days old! I get the pick of the litter, wooo!

I think that 6 weeks is too young - they learn so much from their mother & siblings in the last 2 weeks until they're 8 weeks that you can't teach them yourself. In fact the KC insist that breeders who are registered with them do not let their pups go until they are 8 weeks old. Try to wait till 8 weeks if you can.

I thought so and obviously want to do best by the pup so didn't want to take it too early.

Thank you!

Hello
You will not be able to see much definition to the dog at 4 days only colour so if you are having pick of the litter you would be better choosing at 4-6 weeks. Having said that im suprised that the breeder is letting people veiw at so early the mother will be stressed and infections at large

She's a friend so we are going to see her as well lol, not just the pups.

When can they be handled?

Ive never had a litter myself but remember when I got my boy there were no visiters to the house until the pups were 4 weeks old, shoes removed, hands washed and shes my freind but the litter was so precious
It all depends on how mum is and your freind bet your so excited

I think mums quite chilled, she's let dad near the pups so seems quite relaxed about it.

I am deffo excited!

I'll take some more pictures if possible, I've posted some in another thread.

Hi and welcome to the forum such a shame about blaze she looked such a lovely dog

Thanks, she was lush. A very licky dog and especially liked my feet *yuk*!

Hiya and welcome to the forum .