Colster Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 Decided I want to get another gun dog (ex ran off with the last one.... I miss that dog) but need to wait until end of October as I'm going to be away. Are pups generally available all year round? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konnie Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 YES but I personally try to buy ones that are born around early now as weather is warmer longer daylight hours, so they have more time out and less energy keeping themselves warm, this is just a personal thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 I agree , if buying a pup I would prefer to have it in the spring / Summer. It gives you more time with them and gives them time to grow and gain a decent coat if they are being kenneled outside before the worst of the weather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oliver90owner Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 My wife replied ''Depends on how old you might be calling it a pup. If up to a year, then 'yes'.'' I would concur with her conclusion, but add that two litters six months apart would satisfy the question admirably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotslad Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 In theory u can, but most people with genuine working dogs would try not to have pups around that time if possible as bitch will be mising some of the shooting season (depending how early u start grouse/partedge or pheasant) but i have seen bitches worked surprisingly soon after having pups U could argue that back end is the ideal time to get a pup as by time light nites arrive ur pup is 6 months old and u can start doing a bit more than just play training My young lab was picked up end Jan, int he house in a crate for a while for warmth then into the kennels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 Getting a puppy can be advantageous in the autumn because it can give you a period of time where it can be a puppy over the winter and through the spring to start a little training in the summer evenings so that it can go on a lead in the line the following winter. I've always had my dogs in the house and never wanted to kennel them outside due to the amount of dogs that are stolen from kennels. Luckily we have a utility room near the back door so it is easy to give them a warm shower to get the mud off of them and they can dry off in the warm which helps with rheumatism when they get older. I've known dogs to be worn out at about 8>9 years old when they are used heavily and just left outside in a kennel. And we like them to be our pets and companions also. they sure do like a bit of comfort next to the fire or sit down right in front of the fan heater when it is running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocker boy Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 There are pups for sale all year round. New kitchens,cars,holidays,bathrooms etc etc don't pay for themselves you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colster Posted May 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 (edited) Thanks for the replies, ideally I'd love to get it now (cos I'm impatient) but the timing of his development would work ok as said above having the winter to be a puppy. He wouldn't be kenneled and would be kept in the house. I don't do much, if any, driven game so they would be mainly lamping or keeping me company while Pigeon shooting and potentially deer tracking so quite an easy life really. Was just worried I'd get to November and there would be nothing about Edited May 23, 2015 by Colster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 There are pups for sale all year round. New kitchens,cars,holidays,bathrooms etc etc don't pay for themselves you know. Lol thought you had been quiet recently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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