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Title: Another new pup thread!
Post by: Bob F. on May 06, 2012, 09:38:22 PM: Had to put "Dakota" down about a month ago. She was 15 yrs old, Lab/GSD mix. Helleva good dog! The good part: she was getting around well for her age & actually in pretty good shape. Had obviously been feeling poorly for about a week. Wife came home & found her unable to get up, got her to the vet & she'd obviously had a stroke & started seizing there so decided to put her down. She actually suffered very little.

Wife always wanted a GSD but we always seemed to wind up with something else. So today we went to look at a coup[le GSD pups, brought this boy home. His dad's a brute, maybe 125 lbs. All the males out of this pair have been big dogs. When we pulled in mom & dad came to meet us barking & this pup came right out, too. Also, there were some pretty loud gunshots nearby but he paid no attention. After having him home a few hours w/ "Turbo" (probably a labradoodle, stray) & "Bo" the cat, he seems to fit right in.

Anyway, here's "RUGER"
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Title: Re: Another new pup thread!
Post by: RoadKingLarry on May 06, 2012, 10:24:47 PM: Good looking pup!

Has he learned 'Dammit" yet? =D
Title: Re: Another new pup thread!
Post by: MechAg94 on May 06, 2012, 10:35:29 PM: That is his name. At least, I am sure he is hearing "Dammit Ruger!" quite often. =D

I was going to comment on the name, but it is better than Springfield or S&W. I might have to name a dog Wesson sometime though.
Title: Re: Another new pup thread!
Post by: roo_ster on May 06, 2012, 10:52:36 PM: Quote from: MechAg94 on May 06, 2012, 10:35:29 PM
That is his name. At least, I am sure he is hearing "Dammit Ruger!" quite often. =D

I was going to comment on the name, but it is better than Springfield or S&W. I might have to name a dog Wesson sometime though.
Matched pair of working dogs:
Smith & Wesson.
Title: Re: Another new pup thread!
Post by: zxcvbob on May 06, 2012, 11:23:11 PM: "GSD" ??? German Shepherd? (that's what he looks like. Cute pup!)
Title: Re: Another new pup thread!
Post by: Doggy Daddy on May 06, 2012, 11:36:26 PM: I'm sorry for your loss, and happy for Ruger. Sounds like he lucked in to a good home.

DD
Title: Re: Another new pup thread!
Post by: never_retreat on May 07, 2012, 08:57:26 PM: Nice

Still looking for another dog but German Shepard is on the GF's NO list.
Title: Re: Another new pup thread!
Post by: Bob F. on May 07, 2012, 09:29:15 PM: Yeah, he's heard "dammit" a few times. But he's been scary good. Over 24 hrs & no puddles or piles inside so far ( there's always tomorrow :O). Was standing in kitchen yesterday evening and looked over both shoulders before stepping back. Didn't rotate far enough back & darned near fell over the little guy standing close directly behind me. He loves being close to SWMBO or I.

Yeah, GSD is German Shepherd Dog, the current AKC designation.

Never: have you considered a new GF??

Thanks for the compliments guys.
Title: Re: Another new pup thread!
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on May 07, 2012, 10:33:33 PM: Cutie pie! I love those ears! =)
Title: Re: Another new pup thread!
Post by: RocketMan on May 07, 2012, 10:37:33 PM: Good looking pup there, Bob. Congrats to all of you.
Title: Re: Another new pup thread!
Post by: Boomhauer on May 07, 2012, 10:39:14 PM: Doggy!
Title: Re: Another new pup thread!
Post by: wuluf on May 07, 2012, 11:17:55 PM: Cute pup! maybe he'd like to play with mine, her name is Kimber....
Title: Re: Another new pup thread!
Post by: French G. on May 07, 2012, 11:26:59 PM: Awww! Maintenance guy at local tourist attraction had a dog named Damnit. Guests were a bit taken aback when he walked out on the lawn and started calling his dog.
Title: Re: Another new pup thread!
Post by: MrsSmith on May 08, 2012, 12:12:04 AM: That is the cutest puppy ever!!!!

Why is Ben ignoring me?
Title: Re: Another new pup thread!
Post by: never_retreat on May 08, 2012, 03:05:30 PM: Quote from: Bob F. on May 07, 2012, 09:29:15 PM

Never: have you considered a new GF??

You must have missed the engagement ring thread I started.

Apparently she got chased several times by a neighborhood gsd as a kid.

This is the dog I have picked out.

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/slovenskycuvac.htm (http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/slovenskycuvac.htm)
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Title: Re: Another new pup thread!
Post by: French G. on May 09, 2012, 05:51:42 AM: Quote from: never_retreat on May 08, 2012, 03:05:30 PM
You must have missed the engagement ring thread I started.

Apparently she got chased several times by a neighborhood gsd as a kid.

This is the dog I have picked out.

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/slovenskycuvac.htm (http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/slovenskycuvac.htm)
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Me too, I want one of these provided I end up with enough outdoor space for one. Beautiful dogs. Get an Anatolian in 3,2,1.... =D
Title: Re: Another new pup thread!
Post by: Bob F. on May 09, 2012, 10:01:59 PM: Yeah, those are dandy dogs. Personal preference is GSD & Labs (preferable black). But I really feel every home inhabited by reasonably intelligent human beings needs a large, reasonably intelligent, dog! =D. When I have my fill of stupid people @ work, I used to tell one of the girls: "Get Dakota on the phone, I need some intelligent conversation."

Edit: Some of the best dogs I've known are mixed breeds.
Title: Re: Another new pup thread!
Post by: seeker_two on May 10, 2012, 05:28:39 AM: Cute puppy....let us know what he chews up next....
Title: Re: Another new pup thread!
Post by: BlueStarLizzard on May 10, 2012, 09:35:35 AM: Quote from: French G. on May 09, 2012, 05:51:42 AM
Me too, I want one of these provided I end up with enough outdoor space for one. Beautiful dogs. Get an Anatolian in 3,2,1.... =D
:P
Title: Re: Another new pup thread!
Post by: never_retreat on May 10, 2012, 09:31:33 PM: Quote from: French G. on May 09, 2012, 05:51:42 AM
Me too, I want one of these provided I end up with enough outdoor space for one. Beautiful dogs. Get an Anatolian in 3,2,1.... =D
Thats a dam big dog.
Title: Re: Another new pup thread!
Post by: LadySmith on May 11, 2012, 01:41:22 AM: I just come here for the pictures. =)
Title: Re: Another new pup thread!
Post by: Bob F. on May 12, 2012, 10:07:51 PM: Lady Smith: just for you.

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I'll post occassionally as the little booger grows. He was 25# on 5/8. Back to vet in a month, but I'm sure I'll have another pic before then.

Bob
Title: Re: Another new pup thread! UPDATE!
Post by: Bob F. on June 04, 2012, 10:04:14 PM: The boy's growing! Back to the vet tomorrow, I'll get a wt then, but he eats twice what the 100# labradoodle eats! Throw in the 8# cat and that trio is a hoot!! And yes, I probably should have named him "Dammit"!

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He's growing bolder & finding that Mom & Dad may not be the only interesting things around =(
Title: Re: Another new pup thread!
Post by: LadySmith on June 04, 2012, 11:15:05 PM: Wow! What a handome (and big) guy he is now!
Thanks for the pics, Bob. :-*
What did you do to his ears? They went from cute flopsy-doodle to full attention. :lol:
Title: Re: Another new pup thread!
Post by: Bob F. on June 05, 2012, 09:30:04 PM: Thanks, LS. He's 40.8# today at the vet, That's up 15# in a month! Doin' well! Really need to work on the obedience thing. Think he's pretty smart, comes & sits most of the time if no distraction, like food or the cat ;/. Like to teach him to track, but not sure how. Checking NASAR.

Stay safe.
Bob
Title: Re: Another new pup thread!
Post by: Bob F. on June 05, 2012, 09:48:59 PM: Oh, forgot: ears up on there own. Asked vet last visit "will they stand up?" "Maybe yes, maybe no....." Had another breeder tell me sometimes they flop back down.He'll sometimes lay 'em back, but they're mostly like radar antanae!!!