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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Arthritis / November 2005New Fur Baby
We have been searching the newspapers and online for some time now to find another fur child to fill out our family. The last of our poodles died at seventeen years of age a few months ago. She went to join her twin sister who died last year. We still have the two cats. Jake the consummate Siamese gentleman, and Molly the independent formerly feral Calico. But our house is empty without a dog. Yesterday we found and chose our newest. She is a four week old Border Collie girl. Her face and ears are while, but there is a black patch over one eye and black on her body. Also white feet and legs. A lot of the white should dapple with gray and she gets older. She was bred by a woman that trains stock dogs. I'll have pictures in a few days that I can post. It never even occurred to me to take a camera along yesterday. Now we have to come up with a good call name for her. Something Scottish and distinctive that contrasts well with Jake and Molly. (I wish we hadn't wasted the name Molly on the cat. She has never once responded to it) Funny how fast I went from yesterday being very undecided. I liked several pups we saw but they were all being sleepy little blobs and I had now real preference for any one out of five girls I liked. This morning I woke Charlie up to make him call to make sure they didn't sell MY puppy out from under me. We will likely pick her up on my birthday, December 6th. St. Nicholas Day. Jo > Now we have to come up with a good call name for her. Something Scottish > and distinctive that contrasts well with Jake and Molly. (I wish we hadn't > wasted the name Molly on the cat. She has never once responded to it) Well, since the cat is not responding to Molly, call the dog Molly and see what happens, LOL :))) I am taking Scottish Gaelic at present and my favorite female name is Catriona (pronounced Ca - tree - a - na). Another thing you might want to consider is naming her after one of the Scottish islands. If and when I get another dog, I'm going to name him/her Skye as Skye is a beautiful place. Or just look at a map of Scotland and pick out something from the names of the towns :-) If you want something in gaelic, let me know and I'll see if I can find it for you. Carole Oh, and I forgot! Congrats!!! :-)))) Border collies are super dogs! I've never had a border collie, but I've had a regular collie and a sheltie and I adored them both. I'm sure you and your new baby will get along wonderfully :))) Carole oh, how exciting! i don't know about scottish names, but i'm thrilled you found a new fur baby. can't wait to see pixes of the little tyke. diane Congratulations, super news. Just remember that a Border Collie is born to work. You will need obedience and most important, you need to find her a job. Bored Border Collies, Aussies and Cattle dogs become barky and destructive. If you don't give them work they will make up their own, sometimes it won't be what you want them to do. Have fun and I am looking forward to pictures. Lyn "Obedience is a dog's best friend." >We have been searching the newspapers and online for some time now to find >another fur child to fill out our family. The last of our poodles died at [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > > > Congratulations, super news. Just remember that a Border Collie is born > to work. You will need obedience and most important, you need to find her [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Lyn A couple of things will help. She is from working stock and the breeder is a well known stock dog trainer. Part of the price of the pup includes her going back home for a week when she is about six months old for either obedience or stock training. I chose this pup in part because her mom is the trainers "personal dog". The one that always goes with her in the cab of the truck, etc. So I'm hoping this pup will be more or a people dog than some Border Collies. Her jobs will be to take care of me and to keep Charlie from sitting about doing nothing. He can't wait to have a dog that will play with him again. She will be taught that I can't hear and to let me know when there is someone at the door and fetch the phone and hopefully to wake me in an emergency. We have a large back yard and there is a six month old Border next door, so she will have a playmate. Jo Sounds great Jo. The Hearing Ear dogs do great work and there are many programs to accomplish this. My Aussie will be two in January, she has recently showed signs of protectiveness and possessiveness, something I will need to keep under control. She is coming into her maturity and is trying to find out where she fits in the scheme of things. My Dobes keep her in her place, which is a real help as she is so pushy. Her father is a top cattle working dog and she has lots of his drive and intelligence. I have just recently started her in Rally and her obedience performance has improved dramatically. She is a real busy little girl and a ball of energy. Good luck with your girl, sounds like the breeder has her head on straight which is just great. I also like the name Morag. Sounds strong and full of character. Keep us posted. Lyn Excited for you Jo. Nothing can take the place of a dog to love and to love you! Gwen > We have been searching the newspapers and online for some time now to find > another fur child to fill out our family. The last of our poodles died at [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > > Jo Yay for puppies! Now the name...hmmm...how about Mhairi, or Elspeth, or Fiona. Then there's Maisie, or Maggie. I could go on all day. You'll know who she is when you see her again. Congrats on the new addition! Kelly C. > We have been searching the newspapers and online for some time now to find > another fur child to fill out our family. The last of our poodles died at [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > > Jo > Yay for puppies! Now the name...hmmm...how about Mhairi, or Elspeth, or > Fiona. Then there's Maisie, or Maggie. I could go on all day. You'll know [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Kelly C. I love Fiona. We've already used Maggie. I'm making up a list. Jo >> We have been searching the newspapers and online for some time now to >> find [quoted text clipped - 36 lines] >> >> Jo Or Flora. My friend's just named their daughter that :) > Yay for puppies! Now the name...hmmm...how about Mhairi, or Elspeth, or > Fiona. Then there's Maisie, or Maggie. I could go on all day. You'll know [quoted text clipped - 44 lines] > >>Jo Pictures at http://tinyurl.com/a4qef Jo Awwww she is just beautiful and still has all that puppy fuzzy stuff on her. I love puppies. How abou Niamh (pronounced Neeve)? My aunt had a border collie named Captain who would go out and bring in the cattle all by himself. What a great dog he was and he would act like a silly puppy if you offered him ride in the car. Ann oh, she's adorable! i can just smell that puppy breath. diane SHe is adorable! Give her a hug from me! Vickie B. > Pictures at > > http://tinyurl.com/a4qef > > Jo Awwww, she is precious!!!! Carole :) who now wants a dog too :) > Pictures at > > http://tinyurl.com/a4qef > > Jo Thanks Jo,,, a great looking dog. harv Jo, she's adorable. You just want to pick her up and love her. Gwen > Pictures at > > http://tinyurl.com/a4qef > > Jo > We will likely pick her up on my birthday, December 6th. St. Nicholas > Day. > > Jo Good for you Jo and heres hoping that you have a happy birthday. We have added a new member to the household too. To begin with there were two little winnie dogs, brother and sister that ran the streets of a little town south and west of Houston. This kind lady adopted them and brought them home here in Houston. She already had 4 dogs and here husband was not to happy about two more. She had them neutered and spayed only to find out they had heart worms. The sister died and she put on the bulletin board at out vet's about the brother needing a home. My wife it seems has been keeping up with that board. LOL,,,, Anyway,,,, she went over to see about the dog and hit it off right away. My goodness,,,, a half case of canned dog food and half a bag of dry food came with the dog and she would not take any money for any of it. She said she needed to know that he would be in a good home and peace in her own home. His collar says his name is Zip and that he has had all his shots. What the collar does not say is that he is completely house broken and a very happy little person. She said he is 2 years old and if I had been there she would of been paid for all she did. So it goes. Harv What a doll baby--I have a part border collie part black lab and he does seem to need to be useful--but is the lovingest thing around--now how about Moira or Aisling  SignatureLove, Alix "We are all pencils in the hand of God." ~Mother Teresa >> We will likely pick her up on my birthday, December 6th. St. Nicholas >> Day. [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > she would of been paid for all she did. So it goes. > Harv Sounds like she did what she wanted to do. A perfect opportunity for pay it forward. There are always pets that need care and too often owners that can't afford it. And funds to make it happen. Or organizations that make sure its done before they place pets that need a home. If you were to pay for just one spay or neuter you would have made the world a better place. Sounds like your new fur person is a delightful addition to the household. Jo Harv, how lucky for you and your wife and for Zip! Gwen >> We will likely pick her up on my birthday, December 6th. St. Nicholas >> Day. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Good for you Jo and heres hoping that you have a happy birthday. We > have added a new member to the household too. To begin with there were > two little winnie dogs, brother and sister that ran the streets of a > little town south and west of Houston. This kind lady adopted them and > brought them home here in Houston. She already had 4 dogs and here > husband was not to happy about two more. She had them neutered and spayed > only to find out they had heart worms. The sister died and she put on > the bulletin board at out vet's about the brother needing a home. My wife > it seems has been keeping up with that board. LOL,,,, Anyway,,,, she went > over to see about the dog and hit it off right away. My goodness,,,, a > half case of canned dog food and half a bag of dry food came with the dog > and she would not take any money for any of it. She said she needed to > know that he would be in a good home and peace in her own home. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > she would of been paid for all she did. So it goes. > Harv How about Colleen? Or Kellie? Or Leanna? Or Mackenzie? Or Maisie? Or.... http://www.mybirthcare.com/favorites/pg7/Scottish-names.asp DeeTee > We have been searching the newspapers and online for some time now to find > another fur child to fill out our family. The last of our poodles died at [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > > Jo Jo We just had Beagle babies..full blooded tri color pups. I have personally made sure each and every one is in top health and that the mother has had the best nutrition possible. Healthy puppies..let me know if you are interested. > We have been searching the newspapers and online for some time now to find > another fur child to fill out our family. The last of our poodles died at [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > > Jo Jo this is great. I hope you get the doggie you want and that you really have fun with it. I am always thinking of you I hope you know. By the way the card you sent me with the squirrel on it is still up on my refrig. I get to look at it everytime I have to go get some pedialyte. I really enjoy it. I also owe you an apology. I don't think I ever had your bday or if I did I lost it so that meant I wasn't sending you cards. I am sorry I didn't mean to forget you. There is one coming your way now though. I got it on the bday list too so that I don't forget it again. SignatureLove and hugs to all Good thoughts coming your way too. Squirrely Jo > We have been searching the newspapers and online for some time now to find > another fur child to fill out our family. The last of our poodles died at [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > > Jo |
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