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Here is Billy, 10 weeks old, a bundle of mischief. Looks like butter wouldn't melt, right? Wrong! I remember well his first night (I'll never forget it lol) Bear in mind this is the first puppy I have bought in since 1988 and although I knew that they can be a bit upset and bewildered I wasn't prepared for the screams that this little bundle would produce! I thought I knew what the standard procedure was - ignore him, yes? Giving in can only encourage him to repeat it any time he wants something I thought. Sleeping in my room on a bed to die for - if it was bigger I'd prefer it to my own - it started as a wimper, then gradually increased in volume until it was a roar - I kid you not, I have NEVER heard such a noise coming from a puppy. It actually drew a response from Lisa, my 12 year old who was asleep under the duvet, when he paused for breath, she then did her own howl that more or less mimic'd Billy's. It was like listening to a howling conversation, and of course I had to give in and bring him to bed with me. You knew that didn't you? ;)

Anyway he has settled down now - yes, in my bed permanently!!! But he is an absolute treasure, although very strong willed. He knows his name but doesn't come when called - unless he is VERY sure there is a treat involved! He has learned the ins and outs of the dog flap - just not when to use them yet! Here are 4 piccies taken a couple of weeks ago.

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Ha , ha I laughed out loud at the antics of Billyl :lol:

Good at getting his own way then :lol:
 
Now thats strange cause we had a identical first night to you :lol: , ive never known a pup scream so loud :lol: he was let out of the cage on the second night be sleep with the others and weve not had a murmur since .

I also agree that billy looks very much like alfie and sounds like both have the same temprament :lol:

wish you lots of luck with him and hope to see him this year at one of the opens :)
 
Billy looks adorable :wub: Ian, can't wait to see him at Harvel. Good luck with him :thumbsup:
 
Billy looks lovely :wub: :wub: they always end up in our bed to Ian :lol: :lol: :lol:

you need your sleep to cope with their antics during the daylight hours :lol:
 
He looks a real little character Ian. Good luck with him :luck: We always have ours in bed with us for the first few weeks :thumbsup:
 
Thanks all :) He has also mastered the art of crying for food - not DOG food obviously - whatever I am eating must be better!
 
What would Scooby do :lol: Love it. And him. Glad to here he's a real whippet puppy Ian :D
 
He's a lovely looking pup Ian, a good black too. Good luck with him on the track, eventually!!!!!!!!
 
SCOOBY would"nt take it to bed wif him--THATS WHAT Scooby would Doo.! :D
 
:wub: what a sweetie he is Ian am im sure your making all this naughtiness up :- :-

i love the white bit on his nose :wub:
 
Here is Billy, 10 weeks old, a bundle of mischief. Looks like butter wouldn't melt, right? Wrong! I remember well his first night (I'll never forget it lol) Bear in mind this is the first puppy I have bought in since 1988 and although I knew that they can be a bit upset and bewildered I wasn't prepared for the screams that this little bundle would produce! I thought I knew what the standard procedure was - ignore him, yes? Giving in can only encourage him to repeat it any time he wants something I thought. Sleeping in my room on a bed to die for - if it was bigger I'd prefer it to my own - it started as a wimper, then gradually increased in volume until it was a roar - I kid you not, I have NEVER heard such a noise coming from a puppy. It actually drew a response from Lisa, my 12 year old who was asleep under the duvet, when he paused for breath, she then did her own howl that more or less mimic'd Billy's. It was like listening to a howling conversation, and of course I had to give in and bring him to bed with me. You knew that didn't you? ;)
Anyway he has settled down now - yes, in my bed permanently!!! But he is an absolute treasure, although very strong willed. He knows his name but doesn't come when called - unless he is VERY sure there is a treat involved! He has learned the ins and outs of the dog flap - just not when to use them yet! Here are 4 piccies taken a couple of weeks ago.
He looks great Ian. I look forward to meeting him. Congrats on the new boy!! Ron.
 
Good Luck with the little might :luck:

Blacks are THE BEST! They outshine all the others!

Gavin.

Dandy

Magic [not black but a big fan!]
 
Are peculiar trait I never had in any of my others to any great extent is hiccupping! He has done this ever since he came home, and shows no sign of outgrowing it. I don't even know what causes hiccups :unsure: Anyone else got any ideas - I can't make him hold his breath before anyone suggests that!
 
Are peculiar trait I never had in any of my others to any great extent is hiccupping! He has done this ever since he came home, and shows no sign of outgrowing it. I don't even know what causes hiccups :unsure: Anyone else got any ideas - I can't make him hold his breath before anyone suggests that!
At least you know you dont frighten him Ian (w00t) or he would have stopped by now lol :lol: Id keep a close eye on the drinks cabinet-hic :teehee:
 
Here you are Ian. Everything you ever wanted to know about hiccupping puppies :D

HIC!
 
Here you are Ian. Everything you ever wanted to know about hiccupping puppies :D

HIC!
Thanks - great artficle! I'm now considering his race name - Wild Bill Hiccup?

This picture is of Billy and Frankie - which I have renamed Noddy & Big Ears in the Twilight Zone!

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