078 - MONTY (was Bob) - Little Lurcher pup, 1 of 4

[Mimsmum]

On his way into SLR with Caroline as I type. Caroline will update later. Now nearly seven weeks old and off to the vets tomorrow for a check-up, this little chap and his 3 litter brothers are coming into SLR today. Caroline is fostering two of them and two will be here.
Their owner made the decision to part with them a tiny bit early as she was being asked by not so nice people whether she had lurcher pups, and she was frightened for their safety, and wanted to make sure that they got the best possible homes.
She has done an incredible job.
These little darlings were the result of her 9 year old rough coat bitch lurcher (never had a litter before) being got at by her daughter's puppy Labrador. All are cream, one deffo rough coated and all beautiful. Well done mum.
Mum piccie


And naughty dad piccie - at 8.5 months old




Piccies to follow this afternoon.

[doodles]

Ok enough now these little lads are far too cute

[carolinew]

[carolinew]

Bob is so cute, he is the smallest, but is quite sturdy and happy. Like Mason he seems more lab than lurcher as this stage, and has the softest fur. He does have the lurcher deep chest though

Here he is playing with Uncle Sandy, see the coffee stain on the floor where Sandy just kicked my coffee over....

[Mimsmum]

All had their checkups with Anil tonight. Full bill of health, vaccinations and microchipped. ;D

[paula]

They are all gorgeous but I just want to eat Bob he is so lovely

[carolinew]

Bob may be little but he's not shy. He's constantly chasing Sandy round the house and play bowing!! He wants to fight and run all the time - and then someone turns off the switch and he's sound asleep

bob's on the right


Georgia loves Bob


Sound asleep


Sleeping with Sandy


playing ball

[gilli1976]

still looks like a lab puppy except for the ears and the way he plays

bob liked laying on my bag but just wouldn't stay still long enough to get the photo

anyone would think they were starving the way they were laying next to the bowl

[carolinew]

I've started toilet training in the garden - the moment they are let out of the crate I encourage a big run for the back door - only problem is Sandy and Penny want to join in too!!

Little Bob is a real cutie, and growing by the day. We've had some big juicy dead worms since we wormed on Friday!! He loves his food and living dangerously - he tried taking Penny's chew off her earlier



At the front with Aunty Penny




closest to the camera


come on guys - who wouldn't want this little boy?

[sandie]

they are just soo cute- I wish but I can't boo hoo

[carolinew]

Bobs new family are on their way!! Will post photos later!

[carolinew]

After a morning of rough and tumble round the ruin that currently masquerades as our back garden, Bob has left to join his new family, Christine, Alice and the two Victors (father and son).

He has been a little star and I'm sure will have a lovely life. Good luck Bob and don't be a stranger!!

Christine and Alice


Last rest with Cai


Not quite so angelic


Beware of the teef!!


We love you Bob


Only one to go!!

Caroline xx

[Mimsmum]

And Bob is going to be living quite close by to Macey ;D So let's hope they get together.
Well done Caroline. Perhaps one more sleep

[BW]

Many congratulations to all concerned.

Barney x

Caith saol séanmhar
~ Live a happy life

[chrisk]

Bob's new mum here typing with one finger as Bob is having a cuddle on my knee. Good journey back with not too many tears. Bob is settling in well. The cat is keeping his distance but hasn't left home yet! Will post some photos soon.

[carolinew]

Hi Christine

hope it went well last night. I made Cai up a little nest and he settled well on his own.

Look forward to hearing about Bob's exploits!!

Caroline x

[chrisk]

Hi Caroline

Bob now Monty has been settling well at night with the assistance of a warm hot water bottle and a Cai look-a-like soft toy which he cuddles or chews depending on his mood. Will post some photos (have taken quite a few!) when I have a minute.

Christine
x

[Mimsmum]

That last photo is absolutely lovely. We can see who has the higher rank there ;D

[carolinew]

We've had a lovely update this week from Montys mum Christine

I picked up Monty's first collar yesterday and was amazed to think he could ever have been small enough to wear it. Prompted me into wanting to let you know how this beautiful dog is developing before he gets any bigger (which doubtless he will). He is now 5 months old and weighs just over 16 kg which I know from Macey's Mum is the same weight as Macey. He was smaller at the outset so has clearly caught up. He has lost all his baby teeth and his adult teeth are almost all through. As a result he is wonderfully calm and doesn't want to chew everything in sight. I am told it will not last! He is quick to learn and responds well to training. He is admired by all who meet him and we count ourselves very lucky to have him. He has brought tremendous joy to us all. Hope to meet up sometime with Macey for a walk. Am looking forward to seeing them play together. From the sounds of it they are very much alike. Have just gone to the garden and taken lots of photos.

She also sent us some photos

















And just to compare - this was when he was Bob

[Mimsmum]

I'm dying to see their first birthday photos.