I just got the greatest new year's gift ever, BIG BIG news

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    I just got the greatest new year's gift ever, BIG BIG news

     Well..

    It was a long, hard road...involving a dislike between a bitch and a potential mate, and then another mate turning out to be infertile, and then a mad dash across the country to a third stud, however...

    A Maremma Sheepdog will be joining us at the beginning of April.  I just got the news that the bitch is pregnant with 9 or 10 puppies, one of which has my name on it.

    I'm sure most of you know by now how much I love these dogs, and just how much getting one will mean to me.  The breeder, who I am proud to call a friend, I couldn't imagine a nicer woman, just laughed at my complete inability to contain my glee when she rang me a few minutes ago.

    And here I feel the need to say a thank you publicly to someone.  None of this would ever have happened if it hadn't been for Becca (brookcove).  Not only was she the person from whom I first learned about Maremmas, she has spent the past 2 years patiently answering every question that popped into my mind about them via email...and most of all, when I despaired of ever being able to get one here because of the lack of puppies, she made me an INCREDIBLY generous offer of help with regards to obtaining one from the US.  Becca, you're amazing, and thank you so much.  You'll be the first to get pictures. ;)

     

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     Wow, I am SO happy for you! 

    Oh my.... and in the other thread you said about Ben that you loved how he had matured and you could trust him most places and he was so mellow in the house.... (evil cackle!!!)  I am so excited, it's like it's ME getting the puppy!  Fingers crossed everything goes smoothly.  Get that camera cranked up Big Smile

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    Yay!!!!!!!!!! Party!!!  Party!!! Party!!!

     

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    Chuffy

     Wow, I am SO happy for you! 

    Oh my.... and in the other thread you said about Ben that you loved how he had matured and you could trust him most places and he was so mellow in the house.... (evil cackle!!!)  I am so excited, it's like it's ME getting the puppy!  Fingers crossed everything goes smoothly.  Get that camera cranked up Big Smile

     

    LOL!  I know, I am INSANE to be starting it all over again.  I am also insane to be starting over with a white dog...white hair...black hair...nothing in my house is going to be sacred!  I may not have any tweed clothing but I foresee a grey tweed sofa in my future hehehehe.  

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    That great news, Kate.  Congratulations.
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    Yay, congrats on th mother of your future pup getting pregnant! I cannot wait to see the fluffy little puppy when you get him/her!
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     Thanks Amanda. :)

    Kyda
    when you get him/her!

     

    A him. :)

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    Ouu!! MORE puppy pictures!!! I think I'm going to OD of puppy-cuteness from you guys('specially a fluffy white one!)

    Hey, my next dog will be a BC, so I will more then likely be in the same boat as you - white Lad & a black/white BC! I think you need to envest in a reallyyyyyy good vacume.

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    Benedict
    I know, I am INSANE to be starting it all over again

    Not insane at all.  Very very sane if you ask me.  You've been on this road for a very long time now.  The time is right.  Super big congratulations to you.  I can't wait to see him!

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    Benedict
    I know, I am INSANE to be starting it all over again

    Not insane at all.  Very very sane if you ask me.  You've been on this road for a very long time now.  The time is right.  Super big congratulations to you.  I can't wait to see him!

     

    Thank you SO much for that.  It has been a long and at times very distressing road, these dogs completely have my heart.  

    I'm going to bore you guys stupid with Maremma pics and stories LOL.  

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    Congrats!

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    Benedict
    I'm going to bore you guys stupid with Maremma pics and stories LOL.  

     

    I can't imagine how we could get bored, fact is we can't wait!  This is almost all the fun of getting a puppy without doing any of the work! 

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    Oh Kate!  I'm so excited for you.  All I can think of is the fluffball you're going to be getting.  SQUEEEEEE!!!

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    congrats!!! glad you year started off with good news!!

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    gradyupmybutt

    All I can think of is the fluffball you're going to be getting.  SQUEEEEEE!!!

     

    Annie, that is EXACTLY what Lani said!  LOL!