And today DD4 has been handed on to another home. DB took him after work to a lovely lady who has 2 shepherds already, 1 the same age and the other 10. They all hit it off so DB left him there. I didn't think I'd cry but I am, and DB is quite upset as well. He had really bonded with him. So we have 7 months now until another young one arrives. Next time it will be a different breed altogether. 9 months old. It's already born and is being socialised first before it comes. This will be the first time they've got a dog specifically bred and sourced. A few tough weeks ahead as we miss our boy but it's how it goes. It's like one slap after another at the moment.