on a camping trip with me son 2 weeks ago in PA me and my son and chessi{sadie}. god decieded suddly it was sadies time to go . but want her to go but in the presence of the ones who she love and who loved her the most.it's been very heart breaking. i don;t know if i'm ready to move on but the wife thinks it might help a alitttle with a new friend to the famly.my son 5 has not talked about it much but my daughter 2 asks about her every dad. would like some help finding our new friend perferible dg or sedge color

Darren,

It's sad to lose a friend and even harder to lose a family member. Please accept my condolences for your loss. I see you are new to this board and well.....You are in great hands here.Let me also welcome you into our family ...we are a mixed bunch and sometimes show our teeth ..I haven't got bit yet .

There are some very good breeders out there and all at your finger tips..I say do it ! Kids love puppies and filling the void left by your loss will take time to heal but a pup will help IMHO.

Kent

Darren,

I'm so sorry for your loss. Have you considered a "rescue" chessie from one of the great Chessie rescue organizations such as CBRR&R or the New York Chessie Rescue. That might work better than a pup for now if you have young children and would give a great dog a new forever home?

Kathy

Darren

Sorry for your loss, it is always tough. Kids and Chessies go together. I feel sorry for any kid that doesn't have a brown dog to grow up with. I am with Kathy, rescue dogs have been evaluated and will bond with you and your family quickly. They are looking for somebody too.

Good Luck

Jeff

Darren, very sorry for your loss. It is never easy, may time heal you and your familys loss. Good luck with the search of a new family member/friend/companion. I think the rescue idea is a great one. There are many rescue dogs out there looking for a loving permanant home.

Sorry to hear the bad news. Sounds like your family is at a great age for a pup to become a new best buddy for the kids. I couldn't imagine what it would have been like to grow up without a few dogs around. Paul

Darren, I know your pain. A "rescue" chessie will do just fine. When you said you do not know yet about getting another dog, it 'hit home'. Briefly, my Monica died on 7/20/05. I rescued Chelsea on 7/30/05. I was so depressed and was not ready for another dog but my wife insisted. Best Choice I ever Made!! Chelsea had an abused/neglected past and really needed security. I found that 'adopting her' helped us both - she got her home with love and I gained the will to endure. Because Chelsea's past, I had to devote my attention to her because 'she needed me' and I had to be there for her mentally as well as physically. This prevented me from 'feeling sorry for myself' and was one of the many gifts of love she has given me.
A rescued dog appreciates what it has now and will bond more than you can ever realize. -Charlie

Sorry to hear such sad news, Darren. Getting another Chessie might be the right "medicine" for your family, even though Sadie can't be replaced. There are some wonderful Chessies in need of a forever home -- all ages, sizes, colors, etc. CBRR&R's website is http://www.cbrrescue.org/rescue_dogs.asp, and they are just one of the rescue organizations. Good luck with your search & may time help heal your hearts.

Karen

i thought about the rescue but chessies seem that the have such a strong bond to their old owners that it would be hard finding 1 to mix in with the famly is all i'm afraid of. if i was single for sure. if any one knows any good breeders they can recomend. please shout it out. thanks for the reply's

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i thought about the rescue but chessies seem that the have such a strong bond to their old owners that it would be hard finding 1 to mix in with the famly is all i'm afraid of. if i was single for sure. if any one knows any good breeders they can recomend. please shout it out. thanks for the reply's

Darren,

That is true, but also not. The chessies in rescue have already been given up by their owners and are usually being fostered by one volunteer or another in homes that are not permanent. They have been evaluated and are ready to be placed in just the right home. Many of these wonderful dogs have previously been abandoned and are just crying for their forever homes with people to love. Once placed they usually fall right into the scheme of things. Many of the chessie owners have rescued chessies and wouldn't have it any other way. As a breeder I've sometimes placed my older dogs and they just fit right in.

So, please reconsider it.

Kathy

Darren, Kathy's right. A Chessie is a breed that not only loves to please, but they crave affection. Why they bond so strongly. If a dog knew hardships or lost the love they had in a permanent home, they will thrive when given a new stable home. Once they are convinced they are there to stay & loved, you will have a Peake for life.
Another issue not brought up - your children, son 5 & daughter 2. Adoption or rescuing and older dog would be a better transition emotionally for the children, compared to getting a puppy. I'll explain. Especially with the 2 yr old, there will be a smoother transition. Suppose you get a puppy. Because the dog is so young, inexperienced, and fragile, the manner
of play with the children drastically will change - and thus can lead to further problems later on. For example, because the dog (puppy) has limited knowledge/experience, it will not play the same way as Sadie. Your daughter (esp with her young
age) might get frustrated because they cannot play with a puppy the same way as an older/adult dog. This in turn can lead to the child 'to give up' from frustration and not want to play. Children all have a unique way they interact/play with their dogs. Ask yourself if your children would be able to play (same activities, games, etc) with a puppy or would an older dog be more suited? Just a Thought. -Charlie

Darren.....I saved the life of a very nice bitch Chessie and she disliked her former owners wife and new baby so that they were going to dump her.

I saved her and when my son wasn't old enough to walk she would lick his face like a lolipop.

Saving the life of one of these great animals is as rewarding as anything I've ever done. IMHO

Kent

Charles, well said about a puppy and the small children. I wanted to bring it up, but when I have in the past, I've been jumped on by those who disagree. As a breeder, I won't sell puppies to families with small children unless they've had chessies before and have the experience to deal with the issues that come up, especially the sharp pupppy teeth that try to grab everything including small children!

Kathy

well i tried talking it over with the wife and it would prob be good timing for a recue cus the hunting season is here and i could show that dog some goodtimes but she is not interested in recue i think still out of fear of what kind of dog we might get and she would be more comfortable if we raised the dog up from a pup.she has been lookin at a few kennels if anyone has any feedback on these please let us know. spinnakerridgecbrs / bestchessy /
and thier is a guy name lew who just posted somethind on the puppy board.

thank u guys and gals for all the input

darren

Darren

There are some very good breeders out there and on this forum.

Make sure you know what you want and are willing to wait for it, don't get in a rush to just get a puppy or a dog.

I personally have very good luck with Kim and Dave Peckman at Spinnaker Ridge CBRS. They are good folk and have great dogs.

Moose is one of their puppies.

As with any good breeder they will try to get you a dog to fit your needs.

And I agree with Charlie and Kathy about little humans and Chessies or any dog for that manner. If your kids are not trained to be around a puppy and respect them, you are better off with a more mature dog.


Good luck

Jeff

PS Urge your wife to look at some of the CBRS rescue sites, they do a good job of evaluating the dog. These are good dogs taken care of by good people who care. They will not give you a dog, just to get rid of it, they want them to have "forever homes". These dogs at least have some track record of behaviour where as a puppy can be anything....something to consider anyway

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