New Puppy!

[IrishEyes]

This said it's the "off topic" area, so I hope it's ok to put this here.

2 weeks ago, I got a puppy. He's half Maltese and half Pomeranian. He's 10 weeks old tomorrow (Saturday, April 29th, 2017). I took this photo of him last week. Isn't he a cutie? I named him "Teddy".

I'm a dog person, btw. I love all animals, and my reptiles especially, but dogs are REALLY my thing, so getting a puppy is a big deal around here :biggrin: !

 

[Elizabeth Freer]

Teddy is adorable! How big will he be fully grown?

Is there an online forum called Puppies Anonymous?

 

[Kax]

Awwww so cute!!

 

[IrishEyes]

Teddy is adorable! How big will he be fully grown?

Is there an online forum called Puppys Anonymous?

LOL! If there's not, there should be!

Teddy should reach about 6 or 7 lbs. full grown, which is the fairly common weight for both breeds at maturity, unless one or both of their parents are oversized. He's charting to weigh between 4 and 5 lbs., but I've always found those estimates to be rather inaccurate when you free-feed, like we do. We're happy with small dogs who reach between 6 and 10 lbs. Small enough to be "portable", but big enough that they're not fragile and delicate.

 

[Elizabeth Freer]

LOL! If there's not, there should be!

Teddy should reach about 6 or 7 lbs. full grown, which is the fairly common weight for both breeds at maturity, unless one or both of their parents are oversized. He's charting to weigh between 4 and 5 lbs., but I've always found those estimates to be rather inaccurate when you free-feed, like we do. We're happy with small dogs who reach between 6 and 10 lbs. Small enough to be "portable", but big enough that they're not fragile and delicate.

In my book that's a good size.

I worry about toy breeds. I mean, what if the keeper trips over the little guy!

 

[glumgaggle]

It's sooo cute! This made me think of getting another puppy of the same color. I currently have a pug and he is too adorable too.

 

[IrishEyes]

It's sooo cute! This made me think of getting another puppy of the same color. I currently have a pug and he is too adorable too.

I always recommend a puppy if the person is up to the lifetime of love and expenses that go along with the blessing of an animal who only knows how to love . Pugs are certainly adorable, but those noses! 15 years of snoring whether they're awake or asleep... I always worry about dogs with squished faces, but it doesn't mean that I don't love them!

 

[IrishEyes]

In my book that's a good size.

I worry about toy breeds. I mean, what if the keeper trips over the little guy!

I have a 4 lb. Chihuahua, and I worry about that all the time ;-). She doesn't get to be on chairs unattended lest she fall off, and we're always aware of where she is while we're on the move. I had a little girl before Lass who was about 3 lbs. SO delicate and fragile. She was terrified of my husband, and one day when he got too close on his way to the Jeep, she dashed out of his way, and ran into a stair to the porch. She broke her neck and died immediately. It absolutely broke my heart. It's been several years, and I still miss my Rosie-Rose terribly.... So, yeah, tiny dogs worry me no end! I prefer the 6-10 lb. or so range by far .

 

[Elizabeth Freer]

I have a 4 lb. Chihuahua, and I worry about that all the time ;-). She doesn't get to be on chairs unattended lest she fall off, and we're always aware of where she is while we're on the move. I had a little girl before Lass who was about 3 lbs. SO delicate and fragile. She was terrified of my husband, and one day when he got too close on his way to the Jeep, she dashed out of his way, and ran into a stair to the porch. She broke her neck and died immediately. It absolutely broke my heart. It's been several years, and I still miss my Rosie-Rose terribly.... So, yeah, tiny dogs worry me no end! I prefer the 6-10 lb. or so range by far .

I'm sorry about Rosie-Rose. Had you had her from the beginning?

 

[JohnLee]

Aww... cute! Love small dogs (I own 3 of them). Good luck with this beauty!

 

[IrishEyes]

I'm sorry about Rosie-Rose. Had you had her from the beginning?

No. I had her for about 2 years, after getting her and her brother from a Russian family who thankfully decided to get out of backyard breeding. Their tiny dogs were kept in an outbuilding with kennels, and never got to come into the house. Their big "guard dogs" were so matted with dirt and shed hair that they looked like big balls of mud. I felt so sorry for all of them!

So I ransomed Rosie and Lucky Lou for $50 each. Those two think/thought I was the bees knees, but they were both terrified of my husband--he's the gentlest soul on the planet, and although Lucky finally came around, Rosie never did. Wonderful dogs, both of them <3.

 

[Elizabeth Freer]

No. I had her for about 2 years, after getting her and her brother from a Russian family who thankfully decided to get out of backyard breeding. Their tiny dogs were kept in an outbuilding with kennels, and never got to come into the house. Their big "guard dogs" were so matted with dirt and shed hair that they looked like big balls of mud. I felt so sorry for all of them!

So I ransomed Rosie and Lucky Lou for $50 each. Those two think/thought I was the bees knees, but they were both terrified of my husband--he's the gentlest soul on the planet, and although Lucky finally came around, Rosie never did. Wonderful dogs, both of them <3.

Maybe Rosie and Lucky Lou were abused by the former human male caretaker in their past lives? Is Lucky still around?

I think you ARE the bees knees. :biggrin:

 

[jammartinez760]

awesome sooo cute

 

[IrishEyes]

Maybe Rosie and Lucky Lou were abused by the former human male caretaker in their past lives? Is Lucky still around?

I think you ARE the bees knees. :biggrin:

No. He had seizures one day when our local vet was closed, and during the 1 1/2 hour drive to the emergency vet, he died in my arms. It broke my heart. He and Rosie were the sweetest dogs. I still miss them terribly!

 

[IrishEyes]

I thought it might be time to share a few more pix of my "Golden Child" (his color is turning the gorgeous lighter gold color of a Golden Retriever, hence the nickname), so here are some. I hope people enjoy them.











Isn't he beautiful?

 

[Elizabeth Freer]

No. He had seizures one day when our local vet was closed, and during the 1 1/2 hour drive to the emergency vet, he died in my arms. It broke my heart. He and Rosie were the sweetest dogs. I still miss them terribly!

That's sad.

 

[Elizabeth Freer]

Golden Child is beautiful, IrishEyes! You're a photographer too!

:banana:

 

[IrishEyes]

Golden Child is beautiful, IrishEyes! You're a photographer too!

:banana:

YAY! BANANA! .

"Golden Child" is Teddy's nickname . Photography is my favorite hobby, but I'm nowhere near the professional level. I do love taking photos, though--especially of my dogs!

 

[IrishEyes]

One last pic of my Golden Child, Teddy, before I head for bed. This was taken by my husband this morning as we watched the Eclipse. Teddy is sitting in my lap because...well, because he's a Mama's boy . He's beautiful now. He's going to be a stunning adult, I think!