Introducing myself

Hello, I'm called Beth and in August 2010, I will be collecting my new puppy, Jacob. He is a flatcoated retriver, and is currently 3 weeks and 6 days old. I have been promised a puppy for almost 6 months now, and in 5 weeks time, I will be collecting him.
In September 2009, our last flatcoat Tilly got put down with a heart problem, leaving our mad bearded collie Murray alone, apart from 2 cats and a handful of guinea pigs. In our house, animals are just a natural part of life, if the amount of vets bills and dog food is anything to go by! Feeding time is like a ceremony; organised, well attended and full of excited animals. Jacob will be our 3rd flatcoat over the years, and this time, we may actually take him to puppy training. But on second thoughts, maybe not. This time he will be my puppy, so I am responsible for training, feeding, poos and most importantly, the dreaded word "walkies". As a part birthday present, exam reward and long promised puppy, Jacob will be just as mad as any other flatcoat ie. very mad!
If you have ever had a flatcoated retriver, you may know what I am talking about. They eat everything(including walls and doors), chew everything, and poo on everything. Personally, I think this will be a great adventure, and that is why I am choosing to share it with whoever may stumble across this blog. My parents, although they love flatcoats, are holding their breath in suspense with the carpet cleaner looking to the first thing he wees on. Probably them, knowing flatcoats. Jacob is our 2nd male flatcoat, and we are still waiting to see if he is as bad as the first one, Jack. Jacob will be an adeventure, which is my optimistic way of thinking about it. Until I next write
Beth x