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Barnyard Buddies:  countdown to puppydom  |
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
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 Posted - Jan 04 2007 : 03:53:27 AM
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Well, after nearly 3 months of eager anticipation, hubby and I will be picking up our new puppy in 11 days! We are ready, but here's the kicker......the breeder has just stared a new job and can't take the time for the puppy she wants. This lady has asked me if I want to co-own a puppy w/ her to be trained as a search and rescue dog. HOW COOL IS THAT?! So this might concievably mean we take 2 puppies home??? I just read her newest e-mail this a.m. and haven't run it by hubby yet. We used to be a 2 dog family, but the first dog belonged to his grnadmother and was an outside dog. Now we are talkin' 2 inside dogs. This is fine by me, but I'm not the only one in this relationship. However I am the one who is most famillar w/ the dust rag and sweeper.
It's a huge responsibility and I'm indeed flattered. My stomach is killing me now Oh the excitement!!!!
Pick-up day will be Sunday the 14th |
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
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FarmGirl~K
True Blue Farmgirl
512 Posts
Kelly
TX
USA
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Posted - Jan 04 2007 : 07:59:14 AM
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Yay for you Anna! I loved bringing my puppy home. Yes they are hard work, but they are always there when you need them. No matter what kind of day I am having, my dog is always there wagging his tail greeting me & happy to see me. He may really just be hungry, but I let myself think he's happy I'm home too! :) Have fun! It will be nice to see them play together & it will make separation from mama so much easier on them. Let us know what you decide on for his/her name
Live! Laugh! Love! |
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gregs_lil_farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
219 Posts
birdi
hartford
me
USA
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Posted - Jan 04 2007 : 09:32:14 AM
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Well congratulations, new puppy mama. I agre with Kelly that it will help separation woes for puppies. Have fun!!
-Simple pleasures make my heart smile- |
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EnchantedWoodsGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
959 Posts
Kathy
New Jersey
USA
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Posted - Jan 04 2007 : 11:53:59 AM
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It is like picking up a child hehehe, I get my new little chocolate Cocker Spaniel tomorrow at Newark Airport. I breed cockers and have a female that is due for puppies on the 18th - the last puppies I sold were so spoiled and I cried like a baby when I sold them. I am boarding a corgi from Massachusettes while his owner travels (I can never take a vacation, I would miss my own critters too much)LOL, I was cooking chicken livers and gizzards for my pregnant cocker this afternoon - Kathy's Canine Kitchen over here! Share your puppy pictures!!!!
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood
http://enchantedwoodmusings.blogspot.com/
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walrissa
Farmgirl in Training
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Larissa
Anchorage
AK
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Posted - Jan 04 2007 : 1:51:57 PM
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What kind of puppy are you getting? We own our St. Bernard with his breeder; he was a show dog. It was easy for us and meant he was half price! Training a dog will be more work but I'd imagine also very fulfilling. I loved just doing obedience training with Red! I'd love to get a new puppy, and maybe a bigger house since it would have to be another Saint!
http://web.mac.com/lwrightelson/iWeb/Cormac%27s%20World/Welcome.html |
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
2900 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2007 : 5:05:02 PM
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Kudos to you Kathy...that's so exciting! My mother had to pick up our first dog 8 years ago. I was in a courthouse dealing w/ divorce proceedings, so the whole day was very bittersweet. I should have been the one picking up my own dog and it should have been a much happier occasion.
This time all is well...I have a fabulous husband of 7 years and we'll go to pick up our fur baby together! I'll also be taking a few days off from work for some extra bonding time. those first few days are stressful enough, nevermind just plain precious and never again to be repeated in the same way!
I also know about the critical window for puppies and plan to take my baby EVERYWHERE!! Another gal in my work section has a Brittany who is a little shy of 10 weeks right now. Looks like we may be scheduling some play dates!
enjoy your special day
AND.......even as an animal keeper, you never loose the wonder about the birthing process. So good luck in another few weeks for your mamma dog!
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summerbreeze
True Blue Farmgirl
277 Posts
Laura
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 04 2007 : 5:08:20 PM
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Take lots of pictures. They don't stay small long. Congratulations on the new addition or additions to your family. Twins...how wonderful.
Laura
You only live once,if you do it right once is enough. |
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
2900 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2007 : 09:54:00 AM
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| forgot to add, the pups are Belgian Tervurens....not as spastic as border collies, but every bit as smart. |
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primjillie
True Blue Farmgirl
138 Posts
Jill
Antelope
CA
USA
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Posted - Jan 05 2007 : 4:17:37 PM
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| Kathy ~ I wish you lived closer! I absolutely adore cockers. I would love to visit and cuddle your puppies! I have a 10 year old parti color cocker male and he is the love of my life. He has been the best dog ~ no chewing, digging, excess barking, and is wonderful around my wee grandbabies. He is a little too beggie (new word!), but that is from me spoiling him I would like to get another parti color in the next couple of years, so life won't be so unbearable when my older one passes. What color do you breed and what colors do you have? |
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Mag
True Blue Farmgirl
144 Posts
Margaret
Mount Vernon
OH
USA
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Posted - Jan 05 2007 : 5:15:32 PM
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Congrats Anna! New puppies are such fun! Have you thought of a name yet?
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
2900 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2007 : 03:42:18 AM
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I'm tossing around the names, Maggie- for Hillary Swank's character in Million Dollar Baby Thought om Mina as in Willamina from Bram Stoker's Dracula.. According to the breeder this is the "W" litter. Cinnamon, since the pup will be a mahagony when she is older and a list of a few others. I have 'till next Wednesday to nail it down.
The breeder called last night, and I was so excited I couldn't sleep. got back up at 10, watched alittle t.v. had a small bowl of ice cream then finally gave it up around 11
Also, come to find out, the breeder wanted to co-own just one dog, notmine plus another. When a co-ownership happens, the dog lives w/ one person, and the breeder has say in the training, breeding and a bunch of other things. So really it kind of takes some of the fun away, I think. I wanted a dog to be mine....outright. I also read where breeders do this somtimes if they feel a client can't front enough $$ or doesn't have much experience w/ the breed. She wanted to know if I was interested in showing. Really, all we want is another family companion. If I had more Saturdays off, it might not be a problem either but after seeing a dog some years ago that was de-barked...I decided the show ring was not for me and any of my dogs.. So instead of 2 puppies, we'll (whew!!!) just be taking the one home.
Sunday the 14th will be too long! |
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walrissa
Farmgirl in Training
30 Posts
Larissa
Anchorage
AK
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Posted - Jan 06 2007 : 12:17:24 PM
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Our co-ownership has been pretty mellow. When Glenn wanted to show Red he would do it, not us. We took him to obedience school but just didn't teach him to automatically sit when we stopped walking. I would imagine, after seeing Best in Show, it could be much worse! Enjoy your new puppy!
http://web.mac.com/lwrightelson/iWeb/Cormac%27s%20World/Welcome.html |
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
2900 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2007 : 4:20:49 PM
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I called Mom tonight and asked if she felt like making a dry run w/ me on my days off to the breeder's house. hubby and I will be picking up pup....in the evening in the dark somewhere in Durham. I got directions via map quest, but have never had much success. Mom has a GPS for the car, so it will most likely be more accurate.
We'll also make a trip to a pet store for a few basics, and I'll buy lunch for my mother's troubles. She loves the adventure.
Looks like we'll settle on Maggie for a name. Everyting else just sounds stupid or unright. 'Cause remember, as some point i'll have to call the pup, so it has better sound good when shouted |
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
2900 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2007 : 4:41:16 PM
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| So we made the dry run, bought some toys came home and assembled the crate-made it really cozy......bought food today So now we play the waiting game |
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
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Mag
True Blue Farmgirl
144 Posts
Margaret
Mount Vernon
OH
USA
144 Posts |
Posted - Jan 13 2007 : 5:10:11 PM
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I agree...Maggie is a great name for a pup..and a farmgirl!
mag |
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Jan 14 2007 : 08:51:51 AM
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I'm so excited for you! Two more days until you pick up Maggie, right? You'll HAVE to post a photo...
XOXO, Libbie
"Nothing is worth more than this day." - Goethe |
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
2900 Posts |
Posted - Jan 16 2007 : 03:52:39 AM
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YEAAAA! So here we are, day 2. I don't have a digital camera, so when my folks visit over the weekend, I'll see if some can be added.
First night home was a breeze. After spending all day in the car and not being able to sleep fitfully from 4 pm on, the ride home was quiet. Puppies came from MD so it made for a long day. We can check off car rides as something pleasant. (A social call to the vet tomorrow will only be to set up for the 2nd series of shots). Went to work yesterday morning and saw a few friends. Came home for a first walk in the woods.
Today we'll go to the Y and hopefuly meet up with some kids.
Nights have been ok, although last night was rather rough. Seems, Jasmine (I changed the name last minute)has taken on an affinity like a heat seeking missile for chicken poop! SO, even with 2 trips outside last night, there was a nice job in the crate this a.m. Guess I'd be howling too. Until we get another ground soaking rain, all chickens will be locked up, and we'll walk an alternate route through the yard. Jasmine has trained well to going outside. I have to be quick about watching for her to sniff around inside.......that's the cue so you have to be really vigilant! We have pee pads by the front door just in case. It helps that hubby and I are outside people, so as long as it's not raining, we tend to linger outside for as long as possible.
I'll have one more day at home tomorrow. For those new mothers in the group I can sympathize about getting back into the groove, nevermind if one takes off 3 months or more!
We have 2 cats and they now have attitudes. Sam, our big mouser went on a walk with us yesteday, but still isn't too sure.
So here's a question: Same as what we fed our other dog, we feed a wholistic diet that contains no refined grain products. I wonder if the grain in the chicken poop is what makes it so appealing. Sure can't be the taste!? |
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Hideaway Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1553 Posts
Jo
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Jan 16 2007 : 07:52:33 AM
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I love the name Maggie, more from a Rod Stewart "Maggie May" or "Maggie Mae" aspect. It';s a cool name for a female dog; sounds mature, calm, strong and confident. Post pics when you can!
Jo
"There are no strangers here, only friends you've yet to meet." |
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