Ours is now 9 months old (show type) been a bit of a bumpy ride with upset stomachs, kennel cough and what’s looking like an undescended testicle but he’s a star. Wouldn’t be without now.
Would deffo recommend crate training it’s been v good.
socialising with other dogs SOOO important as well as recall training (which has been interesting)
Been in conversation with YT about warranty nd they Seem to be fairly good (but TBH who can tell what ANY company is like until you test them in your own cercumstance.
El guapo REALLY doesn’t float my boat, as was said before this isn’t a need, this is a want so needs to tickle the garage bling box as well…
Had one a year or two ago. Calf swelled up to the size of my quad and turned all sorts of nasty colours. As with you trip to the quacks and some pills. Went away after a week or so and no further ill effects.