Posted on 03/20/2008 10:33:13 AM PDT by processing please hold
Opened our front door this morning and these two beautiful puppies were there to greet us.
Oh my.
We also have our share of skunks out here in the boonies. LOL
LOL! I meant their outer thighs, not clogged anal glands.
Nah, you’ll learn their favorite places for scratching. Once they grow thick adult fur on their hindquarters, it’s harder for them to scratch. You’ll see them walk by a sofa, or the arm of a sofa if it projects out, and then do the bump against it or your knee (once you’re properly trained to scratch over their tails, of course).
We've scratched them so much I had to make the kids leave them alone before their fur was rubbed off. We'll all start anew in the morning.
They have taken up with my grey love seat and it's an adorable sight. I must remember to get them doggie beds tomorrow. I bet they won't use them though.
I would have shot to kill. I detest those things, they are destructive vermin.
Haw!
I’m kinda surprised they’re content with the furniture you offer them. Usually pets favor the furniture you most desire to protect. :-D
we too live in a very rural area so I understood your tale from the beginning..we have a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier who just turned three yrs. and she has been with our daughter for three months as we are wintering in Florida...will reclaim her in two weeks and I'm so anxious..she is a wonderful cuddlier and has been a wise choice for us in our retirement years..son-in-law said he might not let her come home as he has grown attached to her...they also have a Wheaten so they have had two for these few months and have loved it...
A home with out a pup is like a day with out sunshine.......
your girls are lovely...
That would be my red living room suit. White hair against a red fabric. Oh well, I have vac attachments when they finally discover it's more comfortable than what they're on now. lol
One thing’s for certain...they are either part lab, or part golden retreiver. Possibly they have a little of both.
What isn’t clear is what is causing the pink pads, white markings on the face, and the black spots on the skin that doesn’t translate to black spots in the coat. There are so many breeds that have the white markings that it is futile to try to figure that one out. But judging that you are in a rural area, there is a good chance that the unknown blood line is from a hunting and/or hound type of dog. It could be: english pointer, fox hound, beagle, etc. the spots can come from one of the many bull type breeds. They often have black skin spots underneath the fur. English bulldog, boxer, pitbull, etc. Terriers also commonly have these hidden spots. I’m not completely sure on this, but I thing english pointers might have the hidden spots too.
So here’s my wilda$$ guess...part lab, part golden retreiver, part english pointer, and part pitbull. The lab and golden genes are the major portion of the dogs’ genetic makup, and the pointer and pitt are only slightly there.
How precious! It was just a matter of time...and, it didn’t take long for them to make it inside. Those little tummies are FULL. lol.
I love the names. You’re certainly getting a crash course in learning about the Great Pyrenees. I think this is probably the most fun way to learn. : )
son-in-law said he might not let her come home as he has grown attached to her..
I bet he has become attached.
A home with out a pup is like a day with out sunshine.......
Since our little girl's been born we haven't been able to have an inside dog. Plenty of yard dogs. She's disabled and not steady on her feet and is easily knocked over if she's bumped against or jumped up on by dogs.
It's great that she wanted to bring those pups inside too. She's no longer afraid of them knocking her down.
Aren't they just darling.
The lady said they are Great Pyrenees. I learned a lot about them having never heard of them before today.
Oh my goodness. Those are not cheap dogs. And they are shaggy and large. You got your hands full.
I am a little familiar with the breed. I think of them as being a very large version of a golden retreiver. They are similar to newfoundlands. But are probably a little smarter and a little less happy-go-lucky. Less slobbery too.
No it didn't. I just took them outside to do their business before going to bed. I'm sure my house will be full of land mines in the morning . Lol.
You’re certainly getting a crash course in learning about the Great Pyrenees. I think this is probably the most fun way to learn. : )
Yes indeed. It's been a learning experience for us. And it was fun.
I already suggested hubby get a second job. Push comes to shove we can always sell one of our GK's. ;)
I am a little familiar with the breed.
I'd never heard of them before today.
They sure are sleeping a lot and thank heavens they don't slobber, at least not yet. :)
My, imagine what sturdy companions they’ll be for your little girl, once they get some size to them.
I hope she is able to enjoy the usual puppy rambunctiousness. It’s in GP blood to be protective, independent thinkers. If you stay a step behind and observe, you may be pleasantly surprised with how they rise to the occasion, when allowed to ponder on their own.
I think I remember reading in some of the info about them that they are being used as therapy dogs among other things.
That means they are gentle and will be just the ticket for your little girl.
PPH, this is beginning to look more like providence all the time. : )
This is such a great story. Glad you posted, and glad the puppies picked out such a great home.
A WWII buff, I read that they were a French breed, and that some American breeders brought some over prior to WWII, to make sure the breed was saved.
Hence, I was going to suggest Juno & Goldie for names (after two of the DDay landing beaches).
But, I see that the "kiddies" have already named them Lilly and Grace...it fits them!
Thanks for the great thread!
Lab mix for sure. I just got two males that size about 2 years ago. I’m now up to 40 lbs dog food per week. This is my 4th lab or lab mix pair. They take a while to “grow up,” but they have great, happy dispositions, very strong and loyal, good with kids and good watch dogs. They’re stubborn, so a little (at least) training is advised. They should always sit on command at the very least.
They are probably there to protect one of your kids.
LOL
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