Be careful what you wish for!
Not three weeks ago, we started buying the staples (lead, chew toys, bed) for the shikoku pup from Katja that we hoped to receive this coming spring. Not a week ago, we lamented the fact that if we got a pup this spring, Yamato would not be the sire.
The very next day, we got an e-mail from Katja.
Due to the size of the litter, and maybe more importantly, the fact that it was five male red sesame pups, we got the option of taking the last pup.
So, we hummed and hawwed about sticking to the plan or taking the wonderful opportunity that now seems fated. Be careful what you wish for! It caught us off guard, but it couldn't be more perfect. So, needless to say, we're getting a Yamato and Kimi pup this September!!
We have no idea how we got so lucky, and we're in a controlled-frenzy topping off the list to be prepared for our new pup. It's a good thing we started buying early.
Got the vet and puppy classes already lined up, and 'good' list of puppy essentials (kongs etc) to get and puppy training protocals ready. It's amazing how a looming deadline gets your ass in gear.
We know it's all been said and asked before, but if anyone has any advice to offer, or a link to post which would be helpful, we would be very appreciative. We've scoured this forum for a while, but we know there's a lot of hidden gems we may not have come across.
We were just bursting to share this wonderful news and look forward to sharing our experiences on this forum.
The very next day, we got an e-mail from Katja.
Due to the size of the litter, and maybe more importantly, the fact that it was five male red sesame pups, we got the option of taking the last pup.
So, we hummed and hawwed about sticking to the plan or taking the wonderful opportunity that now seems fated. Be careful what you wish for! It caught us off guard, but it couldn't be more perfect. So, needless to say, we're getting a Yamato and Kimi pup this September!!
We have no idea how we got so lucky, and we're in a controlled-frenzy topping off the list to be prepared for our new pup. It's a good thing we started buying early.
Got the vet and puppy classes already lined up, and 'good' list of puppy essentials (kongs etc) to get and puppy training protocals ready. It's amazing how a looming deadline gets your ass in gear. We know it's all been said and asked before, but if anyone has any advice to offer, or a link to post which would be helpful, we would be very appreciative. We've scoured this forum for a while, but we know there's a lot of hidden gems we may not have come across.
We were just bursting to share this wonderful news and look forward to sharing our experiences on this forum.
Comments
I had that happen when I got my Kuma from Peggy. Called her the day a reserved spot from that litter had canceled and I got put in the list. His litter was large too (6 puppies). Sometimes things work out for a reason. :-)
I also have a half-sibling (daughter of Kimi by Katja's Kuma). Lovely, sweet dog. Good luck. Remember, shikoku are really energetic as puppies and may try your patience at times. But they are also smart and really want to please you -- so in the long run they are wonderful dogs!
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Jesse
Should be mid afternoonish if all goes according to plan.
i think katja is meeting someone at the ferry on that day.
i might go on the 16th or perhaps earlier if possible.
i believe they are ready to go after their vet appt on the 9th.
shoot me an email with your travel plans and lets see if we can plan something.
as far as i know, she is picking you guys up somewhere around 2pm and then the other person (and possibly me) around 245 when the ferry arrives.
i think the next ferry back is at 315. I'm going to keep the 16th open so that ill be flexible and able to arrive earlier or leave later.