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All Springer/NP/PCP Air Gun Discussion General => Back Room => Topic started by: Hoosier Daddy on March 14, 2021, 06:11:45 PM
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Daughter #3 will never have children due to chemo.
She had a Boxer for 12 years and has been empty since the grand-pup passed over a year ago.
Yesterday she drove 12 hours to pick up our new Grand-son (pup)
Meet River! A German shorthair.
I think He is one handsome guy... But I may be a little bias. ;)
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Nice looking pup.
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I cannot wait to meet River in person.
I LOVE the smell of puppy breath.
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Welcome Aboard, River!!! (just greeting our newest GTA member) ;D
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Congratulations on the new member of the family
Dave
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Something tells me he has a nose for airgun game.
and certain 12g scatter gun things.
;)
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Nice pup Scott!
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I hope he fills her life with happiness; not much into dogs myself (had to put up with too many strays for too long) but know that they mean a lot to some folks.
Congrats on the new family member :D
Jesse
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Great looking pooch!
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Jessie... I live out in the sticks as well.
a "stray" shows up occasionally.
we name them on the first day.
"Pearl" was the biggest yellow lab I have ever seen... she hung out about a year and then "poof" was gone... before that was Sable, a beautiful Huskie. she only stuck around for one winter time was gone.
Skeezicks was a terrier mutt.. showed up but was on a mission he only stuck around a few days.
Then there was Dutches. She was a beautiful long legqed hound I so wanted to keep. But she had other plans and left after week.
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LOL! Well if they were good-natured like the ones you had visit; I might feel differently. When I caught the pitbull-lab mix looking one stalking me on the trail cam, I lost any good feelings toward strays... We did have a beagle with a bum leg that came through a couple years back; finally caught him-had to keep him overnight until we could figure out who the owner was-he was okay. :D Of course; he liked me better anyone else in my family; so I couldn't help but like him back. ;D
Enjoy the new grand-pup; hope you get to meet him in-person soon.
Jesse
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Jessie... I live out in the sticks as well.
a "stray" shows up occasionally.
we name them on the first day.
"Pearl" was the biggest yellow lab I have ever seen... she hung out about a year and then "poof" was gone... before that was Sable, a beautiful Huskie. she only stuck around for one winter time was gone.
Skeezicks was a terrier mutt.. showed up but was on a mission he only stuck around a few days.
Then there was Dutches. She was a beautiful long legqed hound I so wanted to keep. But she had other plans and left after week.
What about this stray?
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Scott
i think you will be very happy with River once you meet in person. My first family pet as a very young child was a German short hair that my Dad had that he hunted quail with in Massachusetts. I remember "Rusty" very well since I took my first quail hunting trip with my Dad and Rusty at 4 years old and was hooked ever since.
They are great family dogs and very protective as well as excellent bird dogs. I remember Rusty pointing with right front leg raised and tail stretched out straight when he found a covey of quail waiting for my Dad to give the flush them out hand signal to him. Its like he was frozen in time till my Dad waved him to flush. Hunted with Rusty for many many years.
Good old memories for sure.
BD
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Adorable pupper Scott. Their breath smells great until they dig up a kitty munchy buried in the ground. He'll be spolt rotten at your place in no time. Maybe he'll get a few squirrels to his record too.
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Daughter #3 will never have children due to chemo.
She had a Boxer for 12 years and has been empty since the grand-pup passed over a year ago.
Yesterday she drove 12 hours to pick up our new Grand-son (pup)
Meet River! A German shorthair.
I think He is one handsome guy... But I may be a little bias. ;)
Well, he is a lot cuter than you, too, HD sir ;D
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I got 3 pics sent.
Each 8 days apart.
He is growing like CRAZY!
Will try and post them soon.
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I cannot wait to meet River in person.
I LOVE the smell of puppy breath.
You had me at puppy breath!
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Looks just like his Grand Daddy!
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He looks wonderful! Oddly his face looks like he has the wisdom of years.
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Guy who lives below me has an Australian Shepherd pup she is spunky and chases his German Sheppard around. Love the energy and pup breath too.
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Congrats to River for landing a great family.
Rambo has been moping around for the past couple days and it finally dawned on me why..
My neighbor "Killer" went to the nursing home and his daughter took Rambo's bestie "Bossie Girl" away to stay with her.
Everytime he goes outside he goes to the end of the deck and stares down the road looking for her.
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Rambo has had a rough 2021.
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Yep, and getting old and fat on top of that.
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Jessie... I live out in the sticks as well.
a "stray" shows up occasionally.
we name them on the first day.
"Pearl" was the biggest yellow lab I have ever seen... she hung out about a year and then "poof" was gone... before that was Sable, a beautiful Huskie. she only stuck around for one winter time was gone.
Skeezicks was a terrier mutt.. showed up but was on a mission he only stuck around a few days.
Then there was Dutches. She was a beautiful long legqed hound I so wanted to keep. But she had other plans and left after week.
Dang Scott,we need to ty a steak around your neck to get the dogs to stick around????
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Big congrats on the new grandson/pup Scott !!! Shorthairs are awesome dogs !!!
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Jessie... I live out in the sticks as well.
a "stray" shows up occasionally.
we name them on the first day.
"Pearl" was the biggest yellow lab I have ever seen... she hung out about a year and then "poof" was gone... before that was Sable, a beautiful Huskie. she only stuck around for one winter time was gone.
Skeezicks was a terrier mutt.. showed up but was on a mission he only stuck around a few days.
Then there was Dutches. She was a beautiful long legqed hound I so wanted to keep. But she had other plans and left after week.
None of them had tags? Did you check if they were chipped?
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Dang Scott,we need to ty a steak around your neck to get the dogs to stick around????
HA HA HA!
None of them had tags? Did you check if they were chipped?
Nope, none had tags or collars, and that was back before chipping.
We did call the Humane Society (pound) and let them know we had them is anyone was looking for them.
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Almost missed out on this thread. Hope she enjoys her dog.
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Scott, Congrats on the new Grand-pup and new hunting buddy! My good friend has a German Short-hair, she's a squirrel hunting machine!
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Thanks everyone. Here are the "growing" photos I received from my daughter.
Each of these are 8 days apart.
Same dog, same bed. :o
Look at the size of his paws!!!
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LOL! Looks like he's ready for a new bed! :o
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LOL! Looks like he's ready for a new bed! :o
Yes, and queen-sized or bigger.
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Hes gonna be a big boy when he fills out.
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Congratulations to you and your Daughter and River !!!
You all did good!
The picture to the left is Shelby Grace at 8 weeks old.
She is now 8 years old.
It has been a good 8 years.
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Congratulations to you and your Daughter and River !!!
You all did good!
The picture to the left is Shelby Grace at 8 weeks old.
She is now 8 years old.
It has been a good 8 years.
Miss Shelby looks like a very sweet girl ;D
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Puppies are like weeds a little water and food and they sprout. My sons 2 1/2 year old Old English Bulldog Meathead was ~ 12 pounds when he came home he is now an athletic 65 lb fire plug and my 16 lb Shih Tzu Dudleys body guard
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Earl, I always wondered the story behind your avatar...
Shelby Grace is (was) a cutie!
I told my Daughter that pretty soon that "bed" is going to be a "pillow".
;)
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Reminds me very much of my Dads short hair "Rusty" we used to quail hunt with when I was just 4 years old. Got some big paws for sure. ;D ;D 8)
BD
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Another 8 days later...
River has outgrown his bed all together. And claimed a stick of firewood for a chew toy. ;D
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And all legs now as well. ??? :o :o
BD
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He's gonna grow into those paws. :D
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Jeez what is she feeding him?
Dog fertilizer???
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I still say, he has a wise look in his face!
Handsome fellow.
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Good looking Grandson you got there!
I just got back from a three day camping trip, my three girls mixed breed little monsters. They were so ready to get back home!
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His Aunt is up to her normal antics here at home.
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I still say, he has a wise look in his face!
Handsome fellow.
I know... Right!
He does seem to have a wisdom in his "puppy-ness"
I just wish he was closer so we could frolic in the woods.
::)
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Looks just like his Grand Daddy!
You must be talking about the pic where he's, ( the pup, that is ), walking away from the camera.
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Looks just like his Grand Daddy!
You must be talking about the pic where he's, ( the pup, that is ), walking away from the camera.
I wish the view was that good!
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Looks just like his Grand Daddy!
You must be talking about the pic where he's, ( the pup, that is ), walking away from the camera.
I wish the view was that good!
We do,too. BWAHAHAHAHA!
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Update...
He is in South Carolina and I am in Indiana... Rumor has it he will be here on Labor day weekend.
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Tired puppy in Mom's lap.
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He is going to be a big boy by the end of summer.
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Today's pic!
Dang .... River is getting big, handsome and alert!
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Today's pic!
Dang .... River is getting big, handsome and alert!
DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT sitting in his chair.
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I'm sure he's a sucker for Beggin Strips I know they worked with every testy dog I met on my Bucket List trip ;) ;D Just ask Rambo
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I'm sure he's a sucker for Beggin Strips I know they worked with every testy dog I met on my Bucket List trip ;) ;D Just ask Rambo
Our dog loves those too. They do smell pretty good, I've been tempted to sample... but nah.
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Here is yesterdays pic for "scale".
Living the good life.
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Here is yesterdays pic for "scale".
Living the good life.
He's thinking: this is way, way better than just sticking the head out the window!
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My Daughter finally has a steady Man in her life.
.... And she says River is obsessed with him.
Good news is he is a "shooter" and River isn't gun shy.
I can let you know I am getting my Daughter a 20g shotty for Christmas from me.
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River sure looks like he / she ? knows what they are doing :)
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He's a male... Hence the title..
;) ;D ;) ;D ;)
He is also learning early!!!
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River looks like he's ready to rock.
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Daughter reported he is a Big Boy now...gets to rides in the back on the open road!!!
I will finally meet him Labor Day weekend!
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Oh, that scares me. Not the big, the riding in the PU bed part.
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I asked the same thing... He is teathered to the tie down so he can not jump out.
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Hmm, bet he loves it. You should be meeting him soon!
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congratulations my friend!!
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Two weeks ago I complete my shift and head home. It is about 2330 hours and I get out of my truck and head to my front door.
As I'm unlocking the door something rubbed up to my right ankle. I don't panic, because I just figured my duty belt that I was carrying
in my right arm, had just fallen low enough to hit my leg. It was not my duty belt, it was a 4 month old terrier mix puppy.
I was confused to say the least. I opened the front door and was greeted by my three 70 pound mix breed dogs, and the puppy just walks right in.
I went out and searched the streets for about an hour looking for someone looking for their puppy, but no one was out, and all was quite.
The wife and I did all of the normal stuff you would do with a found pet, flyers posted, pet shelters notified, and some on-line posting.
We took her to the local Vet. first thing the next day to have her checked out, and to look for a pet chip. No chip found.
Two or three days go by and no responses to the postings for a lost dog, so at this point we take her to our Vet. for a full check up.
Now a week has past and still no responses to the postings. We made the choice to keep her, along with the other three dogs we have.
We just can't send a dog to the dog pound. At a week and a half we go back to our Vet. and get her chipped and have her rabies shots started.
I know it has been a long story, but I'm very glad she was brought into our lives. I will add some photos soon.
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John we are gonna need a pic of said pup that chose you.
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What a story John. I can't believe the little guy waked right in with 3 large dogs there. I'd take that as a sign that he belongs with you.
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Sometimes the dog pick us not the other way around, that's how my pit/lab mix made the decision for us. We went to see a litter of pups with 4 females and one male pit/lab mixes and the females ran away from me under the front porch but "Blu" the one male came running to me tail wagging and proceeded to chew on my fingers while trying to climb in my lap. So he chose me and came home with me that day.
BD
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I chose Dudley 5 years ago about six months after my toy poodle Cosmo passed. I missed having a dog to share my morning routine with. I took a trip to PA to a small breeder that breeds Boston terriers and had taken Dudley in from a friend who bred designer mutts Tsitzu/Bishon teddy bears. The other breeder had family issues and the guy I went to was caring for the litter of designer mutts. Long story short I saw Dudley and fell in love so no Boston Terrier instead I have a 15lb designer mutt with a ton of energy that follows me everywhere I go in the house and yard. Needless to say, I will have a traveling companion when I hit the road.
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We Finally met in person
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Cool dood glad to see a selfie with the pup finnaly.
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Nice looking pup.
I loss mine dog almost a year ago, been thinking on another but so unsure of the breeds.
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Poor River has never seen GRIT t.v.
G-pa cured that
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We Finally met in person
Awww, look at those floppy ears.
The dog's too. :D
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;) ;D
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That's a good looking dog Scott!
Oh, that scares me. Not the big, the riding in the PU bed part.
In 1977 I had a Great Dane that rode in my Truck bed a lot. Once he got excited about something and jumped out when I was going through town. I was going over 25 mph, he landed running, passed me and beat me to my destination (a shopping plaza) a 1/4 mile away. I have tethered every dog that has rode in the bed since.
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Scott I can definitely see a strong resemblance ;D ;D
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He is the better looking of the two. ;)
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Latest update... He is growing into those paws.
Look deep into his eyes.
Him is smart. ;)
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Handsome young man!
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Latest update... He is growing into those paws.
Look deep into his eyes.
Him is smart. ;)
like I said before, the has the look of mature experienced dog, Seen it all.
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I got a text... River went on his first "official" hunt today.
Seems he prefers doves over grouse or pheasant so far.
But at the end of the day... Life is good for a pointer pup.
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Now that looks like a very happy dog living a great life!
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Another milestone...
"Indoor fire"
I thinks he likes it. ;)
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First is the pic is River's last day here in the frost covered grass before heading back to S.C. last week.
Then is today's pic I received... Sucker's getting big.
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River just sent me a text...It snowed in Virginia...his first.
His Mom (daughter #3) made him a fire to take the chill off.
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That is one lucky dog.
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Him's a Good Boy... ;)
Miss being with him tons
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Definitely handsome!
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Me thinks he has his first birthday coming up.. ;)
This was started in March.
(https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=185164.0;attach=352170;image)
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That's one happy pooch.
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Him's a big boy now!!!
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Time we get together and play soon!
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Long time no update...
River is filling out now. Growing into those massive paws.
Still has the "wisdom" look.
Hoping to see him this weekend. ;)
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Another pic because he is a ham...
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love that pic. 1st time i see a bit of mischief in his eyes. have a good weekend with him, oh, and your daughter.
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He is still getting BIGGER!
Hey GTA!
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River is now a Dad... I got great grand pups.
He went to stud with a lady his age but nailed the MILF instead!
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You aught to try and get one.
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You aught to try and get one.
A MILF? Or would that be a DILF... :o
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You aught to try and get one.
A MILF? Or would that be a DILF... :o
With the last name of Bert?
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LOL he has options but I was thinking a pup.
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In that case I agree. be great if one had the same markings as River... that is one good lookin' dog. Looks like a white dog stuck his head in caramel.
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Just something about puppy breath...:)
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Love "Puppy Breath"!
Rates right up to a wet Dawg drying next to the fireplace!
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Ok, Boss is a gassy girl as most bulldogs are.... I'm not sure that the fireplace thing is a good plan..... :o
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When someone says I smell like a wet dog, I thank them 8)
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OK, Boss eats rabbit and deer poop, rolls in skunk grass and plays in the swamp pond on the back corner of our property. She eats frogs and lizards until she foams at the mouth..
I really don't think I want to smell like Boss.
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Just received this photo... He is a grown man now and still has that look of "wisdom".
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Beautiful dog... he's just dripping personality. I know that look... Rambo has it.
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Just received this photo... He is a grown man now and still has that look of "wisdom".
Regal is the word I'd use.
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Just received this photo... He is a grown man now and still has that look of "wisdom".
Regal is the word I'd use.
Just do not say reagal beagle in front of him.
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Just received this photo... He is a grown man now and still has that look of "wisdom".
All he needs is a pipe and a smoking jacket.
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Just received this photo... He is a grown man now and still has that look of "wisdom".
All he needs is a pipe and a smoking jacket.
YES! a canine Hugh Hefner
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;D Well Scott it looks like your grandson grew up to be a real Play Boy ;)
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HA HA HA!
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Yep, Boss would sniff his butt anyt... wait, she sniffs all dog's butts anytime.. nevermind. :o
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Daughter #3 and her family came home for the holiday...
But not River. :-\
I was so looking forward to seeing him but all I got was a pic.
Him's 3 now.
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GSPs are beautiful dogs.
I’d like to go on a real hunt with hunting dogs one day.
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Sam... It is a wonderful experience!
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Sam... It is a wonderful experience!
It looks like amazing!
The closest I’ve been is wondering why my Dobie is freaking out in the backyard, just to find her messing with a stray cat. Blood on her muzzle, blood on the cat.
Me finishing off the cat then begging God to not let my dog have some kind of disease from the cat. Because something had to have been wrong with the cat, because between her and our lab, cat’s do not come in our yard.
We briefly had pet rabbits. She sniffed and sniffed. When she finally saw movement in the hutch, she pointed like a GSP. I laughed and realized we weren’t having rabbits much longer.