Posted on 01/24/2007 3:42:37 PM PST by word_warrior_bob
Jakey is getting a baby brother! Feel free to give me name ideas, pure bred Standard Poodle, champion bloodlines, I got him here, http://www.parrishill.com/
I read you shouldn't take the biggest or smallest of the litter, but I also read how to "test" a puppy. Even though he's the smallest puppy he was relaxed when I held him, relaxed when I put him in the cruk of my arm and looked me in the eyes for a long time. He was alert and looked when I clapped and he was the only one who cocked his head to say "what" when I talked to him. He held his own with the other puppies without being too rambunctous. He allowed me to hold him out with no other support and didn't squirm and looked me in the eyes, he allowed me to put him on his back and played and swatted at my fingers. He did all the right things you want from a puppy except he was the "runt" of the litter. I was assured that there should only be a difference in height of all the puppies of about 2 inches anyway. I'll post more pictures when I get him in 3 weeks, in the interm I will visit and handle him as much as possible so that the move is less stressful for him. On to the pictures!
Anyone in Houston want a puppy?
I'm thinking something that can have an "ey", Chip can be Chippy, Sonny or Sunny I like, everyone seems to like Rocky too.
Why is it that these pictures are easier on the eye than looking at US politicians? Is it perhaps that these pups do not threaten our national welfare as the guys and gals in the Capitol do?
Question......I have always been told by "dog" people that you should take the puppy home (away from mom and the pack) at 7 weeks. Long enough to learn some social skills, but long enough for the pups to develop a pecking order and anti-social behavior.
Why 9 weeks?
Thanks.
Aint nothing like puppy breath!!! Enjoy.
I read you shouldn't take the biggest or smallest of the litter
I don't really buy into that. A friend of mine had a Brittany Spaniel who was the "runt" of its litter and it was one of the nicest, well-behaved dogs I've ever met. The best advice I can give you for bringing a new dog into the home is to make special time exclusively for give Jake attention. This will ease the transition.
What a doll.
Congratulations on a new puppy.
Congratulations to you, as well.
Aaawwwwww.....look at that cute baby!!! I want to rub those little ears!! That little sweetie is so adorable.
We have a Bichon who was the runt and never had a smarter sweeter dog.
I want to take them all! I am such a sucker for baby animals. Not in Houston and can't have a dog. :-( I pray they find their way to loving homes who will spoil them like mad. :-D
What a great puppy!
hey my!
Doggie PING!
Ms.B
Bob, AWWWWWWWWW. What a cutie. I love puppies.
BobbyD, Those are some cuties too, what breed? Any females?
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How about Gershwin? Unique name for a pup.
Best wishes to you and yours!
Dog lovers may appreciate this... our new dog-matching bedspread came today :~)
Aww, that is neat! Very cozy looking, especially for your dog, lol. Thanks for sharing I like it.
Congratulations Bob, what an adorable puppy!
For no particular reason, I always liked the name Jake for a dog, prolly not a good name for a poodle, though!
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