OT: We Braved The Elements and, chose our Boy... 4 1/2 weeks old! Options

[Bruce Allert]

We just had to chance the pass over Mt. Hood and it wasn't too bad. Our little Corgi Boy was waiting in Tumalo with the rest of his brothers & sisters (7 in all).
We had an idea of which puppy we wanted but not for sure since the first time we saw them they were just 2 weeks. Gotta wait 3 more weeks before we can pick him up... sheesh! it''ll be a long wait.

....b

[Bruce Allert]

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davep Posted on Feb 6 2005, 07:17 AM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As a breeder of miniature poodles I know how important the first few weeks are to the development of the dogs personality. Most puppies do not go out until 8 weeks at the earliest....  although in the company of other dogs, for very short periods. So, just be patient, it is far better all around. Congratulations on the new addition.   Joe Ricard Posted on Feb 6 2005, 06:39 AM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Damn look at that bottle brush for a tail.. You can teach him how to clean deep dish Fuchs while you wash the car.

The lil' guy has been going thru socialization almost since he was born, what with the constant in & out of the 7 prospective parents! The breeder is holding the official beginning of the pups social this week at 5 weeks old. We're getting him a 3 days early of 8 weeks. By then he will have seen Rotties, Berners, Beagles, Borders, Puka's and maybe a helicopter (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool.gif) along with other noise makers!

Dave, We're currently working with a couple Standard Poodles at the Guide Dog Campus training them to be Guides to see if they will fit in with the rigors of guide work. They are being tried for their non-allergenic capacities due to some of our students medical issues. They are totally awesome dogs. Their personalities and intelligence are A-1 (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) So far it's pretty positive.

As for the bottle brush tail.... the other puppy behind him does throw the implication of a giant tail... that's funny (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

Here's is the pup with Mom in back.

....b