@abonnard Pee pads got me through in the end, she would pee every 20 mins for the first months, then 40 mins, then she suddenly went to being able to hold it for many hours. One of the best purchases I got before she arrived was a small carpet washer, saved my sanity. The cleanup is so key otherwise they go back to the same spot.
Patiently (ish) waiting
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@zande just realised what happened there - I was replying to @enquiring_mind about potential relatives, but didn't do it properly and predictive text misspelled it, so it looked like I was replying to you.
On a side note we saw images of health certificates for our puppy's parents. Father was also bred by IIona Zlatkina and was clear and Mother was bred by Tatiana Kotelva in Ukraine and was negative but a carrier (for falconi I think), so we were satisfied that our puppy was clear before committing.
Unfortunately my husband's phone was damaged so we no longer have the images of the certificates and I understand it's only the breeder who is permitted to share them? I did forward your website to the breeder and suggested he send in certificates and photos of mum and dad.
Jane
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@jkent said in Patiently (ish) waiting:
we saw images of health certificates for our puppy's parents.
I am delighted you did. I never hear anything from your breeder and doubt that he would be interested in the database. I don't have photo-copies of any certificates of his dogs' parents but if you can assure me that you have them, albeit on a broken phone, I can add the clearances to the database.
I am assuming they are Zoogen ?
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@zande it was from a company in Manchester. I have asked him to forward me the images again.
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@zande the breeder kindly forwarded the images of the fanconi results again and I have emailed them to you (with his knowledge).
Jane
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@jkent Yes - The rest of Europe and all of USA uses OFA, the Russians use Zoogen and in Australia it is Orivet. This is a totally new testing agency I have never heard of.
However, your dog's parents are both clear by parents anyway so I have accepted these certificates.
Interesting that the UK might have its own OFA equivalent - But I am continuing to use OFA when I get Kito checked !
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I am very happy with the breeder we have chosen she has been so helpful and I can see she is well thought of in the community.
We are now down to 2 names (we think, 6 year old changes her mind every 5 minutes lol). Gizmo (front runner) and Fox.
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@enquiring_mind - Honestly? The pup you tell you what name is the best when you get the pup home....LOL
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@tanza mine always tell me what they want to be called . Best not have any preconceived ideas
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We have some new pictures of our boy Gizmo. Oh I am so excited to have him with our family soon.
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@enquiring_mind he looks very cheeky!
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@jkent doesn't he. My cheeky boy. 🥰
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@enquiring_mind
Adorable impish little face! 🥰You’re in for a load a fun with Gizmo! Congratulations!
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I love his face and expression. Jealous here! He's likely going to be trouble, but so much fun!
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Well on Friday night at 12:30am, after a long journey, our Gizmo arrived home.
He has settled in like a dream. The first 24 hours have been great. He's great with my 6 year old daughter, walking nicely (was pulling a lot at first) and no messes in the house.
I was worried how he would do in his create at night after all his naps being on the hooman cushions. But after a little time of whimpering he's slept well too.
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He is super cute, but do register him with the Kennel Club - same applies to everyone who is importing a Basenji puppy into UK. Doesn't matter if you never intend to breed or to show - all dogs should be registered. Go to the KC website and follow instructions.
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Thank you, this is my list of things to do this week.
