I'm a very old person, over 70, originally from Australia but I've lived in the UK for many years.
I have a lovely hubby of over 40 years and two gorgeous rescue dogs, a Greyhound and an English Pointer. Please consider a rescue rather than shelling out for a stupidly expensive designer puppy. It encourages puppy mills and irresponsible breeders who sell the puppies far too young, often leading to ongoing physical, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. They need their mums for at least eight weeks, preferably ten or even 12 weeks. Mum teaches them how to behave.
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RIP my beloved friend, zippy. She passed away at 8am on 21 December 2018 at a ridiculously young age due to smoking-related cancer of the mouth, tongue, throat and lungs. She is sorely missed by all who knew and loved her. Please, don't smoke. She should still be here..