Last night I was struck by how old Elton is looking 🙁 He was lying on my lap and he suddenly looked so big. His coat is a very mature looking coat for his age, and his head suddenly looked older as well…he just suddenly looks much more adult than puppy! On top of the leg cocking and the fact on Saturday his puppy lead was suddenly too small….and it’s rather depressing 🙁 I know he can’t stay a baby forever, but he’s not even 9 months old until the 14th. He’s always been so small and cute, it’s a shock to see him not looking a baby.

I ended up bathing Solei on Wednesday evening, I couldn’t stand it any more. Since then I think he’s been itching less and seems more comfortable 🙂 And I think his latest “episode” is over as well, so all in all we’re both much happier!

The lady came down to look at Darwin, and she’s not having him. She’s having one of Solei’s pups (Brodie) instead! I feel weird now…I’m not quite sure what to think. I’m so happy that I’ve got him back and he’s not going anywhere, but ultimately he will go and that could happen at any time. This would have been a lovely home for him and a working home – she’s going to do obedience – which is what Darwin needs…actually I think he’d love agility, but S&T don’t seem to get too many people looking for agility dogs. So I’m almost sad she’s not having him…urgh, I don’t know.  Now I may have to go through all this again in a week or two, or it may be a couple of months before something else comes up.