i know it is probly the wrong time for me to think about having another brittany since villain, but i would like another pup in the future as i love them so much ive had 3 this year and now back to 2 the house is so empty and quite with out villain running around with his big flapping ears lol bless him i just feel so guilty telling my husband to let them off together in the fields as they would be ok and all of us were over with them . i could never replace villain becuase he was my baby and some people say to me get over it he was a dog but they dont relise how much you get attached to them and how much they mean to us .
well i will stop going on now but if there are any pups pop up in the future please could you let me know .
thank you for all the support it means alot .
ali xxxx
Ghilliegumdrop
Well you won't get one right now as there are none available, but there is no reason why you shouldn't consider having another. I believe Joanne has a litter so you can ask when you are at the club show. Just don't rush into getting one for the sake of it. Take no notice of people who say it's just a dog...to all of us we know they are much more than that. For instance last night at training Merlin thought he was the Demon from Hell till I got him home and convinced him that he was totally wrong and that was my role
Jan
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When Barley died the house was cold and empty, Topaz would run to the back door if he heard something outside or a dog bark in the distance, every so often he would do a tour of the house as if to see if he could find him.
We met Ellie only a few days after Barley was buried. In many ways I think fate was kind - we had her on a 'foster only' basis to start with so it was as if we were helping her out rather than her taking the place of Barley. With time however she has wormed her way in to our affections; different to Barley and different to Himself, but she now has a place in our hearts. Barley is not forgotten
So - get another one. A rehome is an option - i think a dog knows when it is on to a good thing. Look at Mugi who is also a second owner dog.
Mugi
I can empathise with how under the Brittany spell you have fallen Ali, I am there too and can't believe that a year ago I didn't have one.
I totally understand the gap Villain will have left - Chase is such a personality (sometimes a good one and sometimes a naughty one but never overlooked ) and the thought of being without him leaves me cold.
The right dog will come along to help heal some of the pain, a pup or a rehome - you will know when you find the right one.
Try to let go of some of the guilt, accidents happen and all aspects of life carry risk. It is tragic that Villain died in the way he did but another day/time things would have been fine and we can't protect our pups from all the horrid things that can happen.
Annie as admin
Ali and John, DO NOT rush into having another Brittany just because it's a Brittany!!!! You have two males at the moment. I told you when you got your third male all under five years, plus a a toddler and another on the way that you would need to be very careful. Personally, I have had this breed for 25 years, and I wouldn't contemplate having two males in the house together let alone three. They are very emotionally needy dogs - you must spend time with them.
You have enough on your plate just now - be sensible and enjoy showing this new boy. Give them both the attention and exercise that they need - do some gundog training with them - or something else.
If you must have another Brittany, take a bitch. You have one dog castrated anyway, and you can put the bitch on Delvosteron to stop her coming into season. No problems if you aren't breeding, although I got off with it. I think it was a mistake having Finn done but you might find that you need to do the new dog as well, time will tell on that one. It depends on his temperament and whether he can be shown or trialled. Don't rush into that either.
I'm sorry if this seems harsh. I just feel three male dogs in the same house of any breed with two babies and owners new to the breed is a recipe for trouble - no offence intended. You may know already that I speak my mind. You are still grieving - let the dust settle. Cry for your baby, honour him.
Annie
Mugi
I do agree with Annie here. I have 4 entire males and it is not all a bed of roses I have to say. They are not all Brittanys and in that sense that would strike fear into me .
My eldest is a Brittany, Mugi is a love and a dream but he is opinionated and in a quiet way he is dominant. He is a rehome.
My next eldest is Freddy the WSS, Fred is top dog and all respect that. Freddy is damaged goods, he was raised in a kennel environment for 13 months with Rottweilers. It was a very steep learning curve and I am lucky that I managed to end up with a dog that is very good with others despite his penchant for destruction, his inability to cope on his own and his death wish ability to bog off (sorry if that is insensitive in light of you losing Villain but I had to make a choice between losing Fred or allowing him some freedom and he has been on railway lines and main roads - not something I view lightly but after expert advice I had to make a choice between teaching safe freedom or having a seriously disturbed dog). I have had a lot of help from some very respected dog trainers and handlers for Freddy. He has taught me lots and I bless him for allowing me an insight into how dogs tick.
Next comes Brice the deerhound, he was supposed to be my easy pup and companion dog to Freddy but Brice has been attacked three times (Ok once was Mugi) and he has a fear of unknown dogs now - not easy when he is 45kg and taller than me when stood on his hind legs.
We end up with Chase. I thought I was well equiped to deal with a Brittany pup with the dogs I have had. He is making me eat my words every single day . I love him to bits and he is a joy but he is the hardest and most sensitive pup I have ever owned. Every new skill he learns is a triumph and I do hope he will go far despite his owner . I see him already challenging Freddy for supremacy although thankfully both lads fully understand the rules even if I sometimes wonder if I should interfere.
My boys are 11 yrs, 5.5 yrs, 3 yrs and 6 months and closer than that in age would be a nightmare with Brittanys as oldest and youngest.
I did take on Chase at possibly the worst time, smashed wrist and almost spur of the moment although not unconsidered, I decided to start looking for a pup and found him quicker that I expected . I don't regret it for a minute and am very grateful to his breeder for entrusting him to me, I hope I don't disappoint.
You do have a lot on in your life, you are full of grief and perhaps now isn't the time to fill the gap Villain has left but only you and your family can decide that along with a puppy breeder if that is what you chose.
I am sure that you will do what is best for your existing dogs too.
Lin Dyke
Rudi is my second Brittany, he came to us six years ago when my first Britanny, Josh, was still with us. Josh was a very special boy, he fitted in well with my old Irish Red Setter Murphy. When Murphy passed on Josh was an only dog for a while, then my eldest son moved back home and wanted a dog of his own, an ESS was chosen and introduced to Josh, who very politely said "Hello, I'm top dog" and pierced Perry's (the Ess pups) ear About ten years ago when son married and moved out, we tried to find a Britanny pup, but no luck. Another ESS pup (Zac) moved in, he also had his ear pierced by Josh When we got Rudi, Josh accepted him immediately, almost as though he knew he had a successor to his realm. (He did get a lot of coaching from Josh ) Ali, your next Brittany will come to you when the time is right. Take heart and hold Villain's memory forever.
Liz
My advice would be to wait. When we got our first dog we were advised to have a 3 year gap between dogs - and this is probably about right. We haven't always done that - we had 9 months between our first 2, and later on we kept 2 from the same litter.
Having a bigger gap gives you more time to give them individual attention and individual training, and gives the dog more time to grow into his own personality. They are all different, and all develop at different rates.
Most important, give yourself time to grieve over Villain. He will have left a huge hole in your heart. The pain will ease, but you will never forget him.
Annie as admin
I agree with Liz about the three year gap - not that I've always stuck to that either. At the moment, mine are 10 (Gwp) and the three Brits 6, 3 and 1.5. When our children were small we had Cockers - only one till the kids were about 8 and 10 then we got a second one, and when they were teenagers we had a third. Then one died unexpectedly and we got into Brittanys - that was a long time ago now - 1983!!!! Almost 25 years. I wouldn't go back to Cockers now, but I try to keep the numbers low as Brits need individual attention to remain under control. Hmm - did I really say that? Mine...... under control ............. Hmmmm!
Annie
Ghilliegumdrop
Well the dogs are under control....not too sure about their owner
Jan
) and the thought of being without him leaves me cold.
. I don't regret it for a minute and am very grateful to his breeder for entrusting him to me, I hope I don't disappoint.
About ten years ago when son married and moved out, we tried to find a Britanny pup, but no luck. Another ESS pup (Zac) moved in, he also had his ear pierced by Josh 
When we got Rudi, Josh accepted him immediately, almost as though he knew he had a successor to his realm. (He did get a lot of coaching from Josh 
I wouldn't go back to Cockers now, but I try to keep the numbers low as Brits need individual attention to remain under control. Hmm - did I really say that? Mine...... under control ............. Hmmmm!