I can say we just had a blizzard and have been getting one to two storms a week. Oakley has a Hurrta coat, a snood which he sometimes uses as a neck warmer and boots used for wet snow or extremely cold weather. Despite that his paw pads started bleeding yesterday mid walk…he really can't handle the constant snow,ice,cold and ice melt..
I think you should be able to bring your pup out; just keep an eye on any signs of hard shivering or motionless (not wanting to move), lifting up of one foot at a time and staring at you. All those can be signs of cold uncomfortability. Congrats on your new pup and I do agree to use caution around dogs you aren't familiar with, but also keep in mind socialization is super important as well. Try for positive experiences with dogs at a safe distance and try to get in up close experiences with dogs whose medical history and owner reliability are there
Can anyone please explain this to me
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No they did not give any more info. Hmmm I'm wondering if I should think about this more. Maybe we'll contact them since they are in NY and find out more info as far as if she would be good with Champ.
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I agree with lvoss. Just because the dog is 9 does not mean she is "over the hill". She may be worth looking into. You never know.
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I just sent them an e-mail and asked if she might be a good addition to our family. We'll see maybe she can show Champ how to relax
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Wow already received a reply. They told me that she gets along very well with males and they don't see a problem with the age difference. I will speak to them over the phone later on tonight.
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O.k so does anyone have real life experience with bringing an older lady into the home already occupied by a young terror?
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First meeting should always, always be on netural territory
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No they did not give any more info. Hmmm I'm wondering if I should think about this more. Maybe we'll contact them since they are in NY and find out more info as far as if she would be good with Champ.
You should try and find out "who" the breeder is… and make sure if this is not the person trying to place her that they were notified
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She actually through BRAT
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She actually through BRAT
OK, thanks… that means that if they knew the breeder, typically they would have advised them
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My Jala came from a similar situation.
The breeder just wanted to flick her off after having showed and bred from her because her home situation changed. I mean, it's sad, but happens. It just makes me love Jala more. 
