Tiki's puppies were born this morning...3 girls and 2 boys! Mom and the puppies are doing just fine.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Update on Lucy
Tiki only had one female in her first litter and we were so pleased she went to live with our good friends. She definitely has a cush life! Here's a couple shots of her as a puppy and now. What a sweetheart! Here's what her 0wners have to say...Lucy (our little Bulldog) found us last October and is now almost 9 months old. I have to admit we were apprehensive about bringing a puppy home with our 4 kids (one of which was terrified of dogs until he met Lucy and another only 6 months old), but she fit in beautifully. Our youngest son wouldn’t go near dogs before we had Lucy, but with her gentle disposition she has helped him get over his fear; I couldn’t believe my eyes when he was proudly petting “Ace” the Great Dane at the Dog Park!
As for the kids, Lucy has taught them the value of work and caring for a pet. They have been helpful in cleaning up after her, feeding, bathing, walking and playing fetch. They give her kisses goodnight and adore her.
She is not much of a barker or whiner (even in her crate), but she is loud in other ways – snoring. When we first got her, I didn’t think she was much of a watch dog since she never barked, but when landscapers came to close to our side door, she ran right over to me and barked at them. I guess she proved me wrong.
We have a dog trainer that has worked with us over the past few months and she takes instruction very quickly. She is smart and is always looking to please us. We are trying to teach her how to skateboard, but not really successful at that yet. She does sit, shake, lay down, stay (for a very long time) and come. She also only eats when we snap our fingers, so that she doesn’t eat food fallen onto the floor without permission and does well at staying on our property lines without a leash.
We often take her for car rides (which she loves) and she hasn’t gotten sick yet. Lucy isn’t much of a chewer by puppy standards, we just make sure to see when she wants to chew and play fetch, a few minutes of that wears her out. She and I love to run together, although they aren’t built for it, so I don’t recommend it, so we have taken up walking instead. She is not a good swimmer, but always stays close by us while we are in the pool.
When I first saw Tiki, I was impressed by what a good looking bulldog she was, and I know that the parents are very important when choosing this breed. Lucy’s tongue does not stick out and her wrinkles aren’t too deep (no foul smell whatsoever). Our vet also commented on her being one of the best built bulldogs she had ever seen.
After having Lucy in our home, I would never want to own a different breed of dog. She knows how to play, but has never once been rough with our little 1 year old daughter, even when she pokes her in the eyes or pulls her whiskers, Lucy will take it for a while, but when she is through, she simply gets up and walks away. She is truly a joy in our home and part of our family forever.
As for the kids, Lucy has taught them the value of work and caring for a pet. They have been helpful in cleaning up after her, feeding, bathing, walking and playing fetch. They give her kisses goodnight and adore her.
She is not much of a barker or whiner (even in her crate), but she is loud in other ways – snoring. When we first got her, I didn’t think she was much of a watch dog since she never barked, but when landscapers came to close to our side door, she ran right over to me and barked at them. I guess she proved me wrong.
We have a dog trainer that has worked with us over the past few months and she takes instruction very quickly. She is smart and is always looking to please us. We are trying to teach her how to skateboard, but not really successful at that yet. She does sit, shake, lay down, stay (for a very long time) and come. She also only eats when we snap our fingers, so that she doesn’t eat food fallen onto the floor without permission and does well at staying on our property lines without a leash.
We often take her for car rides (which she loves) and she hasn’t gotten sick yet. Lucy isn’t much of a chewer by puppy standards, we just make sure to see when she wants to chew and play fetch, a few minutes of that wears her out. She and I love to run together, although they aren’t built for it, so I don’t recommend it, so we have taken up walking instead. She is not a good swimmer, but always stays close by us while we are in the pool.
When I first saw Tiki, I was impressed by what a good looking bulldog she was, and I know that the parents are very important when choosing this breed. Lucy’s tongue does not stick out and her wrinkles aren’t too deep (no foul smell whatsoever). Our vet also commented on her being one of the best built bulldogs she had ever seen.
After having Lucy in our home, I would never want to own a different breed of dog. She knows how to play, but has never once been rough with our little 1 year old daughter, even when she pokes her in the eyes or pulls her whiskers, Lucy will take it for a while, but when she is through, she simply gets up and walks away. She is truly a joy in our home and part of our family forever.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
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