Puppy Update
I don't have anything much to say, mostly because the kids are currently in the tub, and I'm only mostly sure they're not drowning (kidding, kidding.... I can see them.)
First off: I forgot how NOT-FUN potty training is. Does anyone remember how long it takes to potty train a puppy? I've had her a week and we're about halfway there, but seriously - it'd be nice to turn my back once in awhile.
Anyways, I'd give you TONS AND TONS of really cute photos, because seriously - Artemis is one of the cutest puppies I've ever seen, but the truth is that black dogs are kind of impossible to photograph. I go to take a picture of her, and it just looks like some kind of dark, amorphous blob holding a ball in its mouth.
Also, I only have a cell phone to take a picture, and by the time I get it out and take a shot, it's usually a picture of a dark, amorphous blob's tail exiting stage left.
I did, however, manage to get a couple today, so here you go:
(She's an old pro at car rides now.)
Anyways, I'd give you TONS AND TONS of really cute photos, because seriously - Artemis is one of the cutest puppies I've ever seen, but the truth is that black dogs are kind of impossible to photograph. I go to take a picture of her, and it just looks like some kind of dark, amorphous blob holding a ball in its mouth.
Also, I only have a cell phone to take a picture, and by the time I get it out and take a shot, it's usually a picture of a dark, amorphous blob's tail exiting stage left.
I did, however, manage to get a couple today, so here you go:
(About three minutes after I left the breeder's.)
(She's an old pro at car rides now.)
We are pretty lucky to have a dog like her - we definitely got pick of the litter - and I'm not just saying that - that's what the breeder told me.
The only downside I've found thus far with her is that she's smart. Like, really smart. I know that sounds like a good thing, but I was secretly hoping for a middle-of-the-pack intelligence. Dumb dogs are easier, and you can be a little lazier about training them. We're looking into clubs near us so we can start training her to hunt - I like dog training, The Bean likes hunting (I want to hunt elk, but ducks don't interest me at all), and Artemis wants a job, so it seems like it will be a good fit for everyone.
She's 15 pounds at just shy of 8 weeks - that's a three pound weight gain in one week. Yeesh. Provided I keep her slim and limit her food, she should mature around 75 pounds or so.
She's 15 pounds at just shy of 8 weeks - that's a three pound weight gain in one week. Yeesh. Provided I keep her slim and limit her food, she should mature around 75 pounds or so.
Anyways, I know this is the world's most boring post, but I did give you puppy pics, so hopefully it wasn't a complete waste of your time.
Hey, as a reminder - NaNoWriMo's almost here! Is anyone else doing it with me?
posted by Becky at
1:00 PM
10 Comments:
AWWW PUPPY AWWW SO CUTE AWW. This definitely isn't the world's most boring post.
And I might be doing NaNoWriMo, I have a feeling my friend is going to rope me into it since I have an idea for a book series already.
Look at her! She SO wants to herd chickens.
As someone currently cleaning up (repeatedly) after a new kitten with GI issues, I feel your pain. Like, really really really feel it.
So cute!!
With a name like Artemis, I would never have guessed either of you liked hunting!
Can't NaNuNaNu...suffering from puppy envy.....
awwww!!! So cute! Do you still have your Cocker spaniel too?
Smart dogs are hard to train!!!! But worth it!
No nanowrimo for me. I did that a few years back, when I had a new puppy, and I highly recommend it. The sleep deprivation will make your writing so interesting! You'll surprise yourself every time you read what you wrote!!
SO CUTE. You've just killed my remaining brain cells.
And yes, NaNo, here I come. I am an idiot, but I'll try.
What a seriously cute, squishy puppy!
I freaking love her...
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