With my wifes love of dogs and small dogs we tonight just put a payment down on a puppy. Never bought a dog before, usually adopted from the one we have now and the 1 I had growing up.
It is a pug/english bulldog with a 1/4 boston terrier.
My daughter got one 6 months ago and my wife just loves the little guy. Also my main man Digger seems to have grown a fondness for that little guy.
We held them but we cannt get them until the middle of march. He is only 2 weeks old right now.
I like the little dogs but deep down I love the big guys, especially in the country.
Though I will admit that while my digger has some tread on the tires, I couldnt replace him, it would be to hard for me. So going a different route will hold me over and some time in the future we will more than likely get another bulldog.
Now, I need some ideas with names ;D
I think fester would be a nice name
kevin or todd
giving dogs a human name can be fun. i've had a todd and he was a memorable pooch, wish i could train another to be as good as he was!
Clyde, Clint, reggie, Humphrey, Vince and such have been talked about.
fester, on the ride back from Durand area I tossed in the fester for the name and the wife says no. I tried.
tell her he could have a custom t shirt
Quote from: uncle Fester on January 31, 2013, 08:43:16 AM
tell her he could have a custom t shirt
I dont know if there would be on that small ;D
Just don't let an 8 year old girl name it. :)
I think Rex is good one. Short and masculine. Makes your dog sound like a real tough guy, even if he turns out to be a lovable a wimp. ;)
I do kind of like Fester. Does' matter why my dog's name is anyway. He responds to the plethora names I call him: bonehead, dipstick, dummie, shmithead etc. Kind of reminds me of the Bill Cosby shtick about how he thought his name was Jesus Christ because of how his dad addressed him and his brother. I'm almost excited for ya. I've never purchased a pooch, either. With the show up dogs in this area, I generally have more than I need. Had one we just called "ShowUp." Just showed up one day. Took him in, then found him a home. Great dog. Had another show up dog; beautiful chocolate lab. I thought for sure someone would be lookin' for this thing. Looked around town, read the classifieds, even put the word on the street (or County Road, in our case.) Nothing. Then one day a farm kid told me his dog was on his last leg and I asked if getting a dog already house broke, super sweet, good hunter, et.al. would help him out. Give him the trial run, and Marley (named before the movie ever came out) stayed with that family until two years ago when she was found dead in the barn after over ten years of ownership. Still, the farm dog life is about as lofty as any reincarnation goals I could have. I still remember stoppin' by to see her one day and the little kids of the family were all over her and you could tell she loved every bit of it. Nothing like the synergy between dogs and people. Magic. Other dogs have shown up, then their owners showed up a few days later when I got word or they got word. Elvis the bassett hound was a show dog and just made himself right at home here. I really liked that knucklehead (another of my dog's names). Tough to give him back.
My wife doens't know it yet but my next dog is going to be named Uecker or "Uke" for short but you can borrow it too if you like :)
Since I've got 3 right now hoping I won't need the name for awhile.
After the card game?
Quote from: bigG on February 03, 2013, 04:32:03 PM
After the card game?
actually after the Brewer's announcer - spent years listening to him while working in the yard or when I was younger, at a job at a gas station. Great memories. But the card game just makes it more fun and applicable to my family.
I like Saint Vincent. Vinnie or Vin for short. I have to have a voice for the dog and I do a great mob voices, Vinnie, vinnie,,you fail to understand ;D ;D or yo,,,,where my food (as if the dog was talking)
Some day I will get another bulldog and I want another white one and his name will be Magnus. After the stronge man Magnus Sammulson. My dog digger would have been a magnus but after his rough start in live I continued to call him by that name to make is easier on him. Though the last few years he usually answered to the name "Big Sexy"
Now that he is deaf, we can call him every name and he doesnt care though he still hears that cheese drawer at any time during the day or night ;)
I do like fester and I will have to think about that and how to approach my wife on that name.
Good Bulldog names I've heard: Bubba, Bruno, Brutus, Jake, Thor and Mack.
Name the thing Rocky and be done with it......... 8)
I kinda like Tank.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuA6ZjpEJys
Quote from: wraslfan on February 13, 2013, 06:18:04 PM
Good Bulldog names I've heard: Bubba, Bruno, Brutus, Jake, Thor and Mack.
Clyde, Cleetus, Winston, Roxy are other good names ;D
Quote from: bigG on February 15, 2013, 05:34:19 PM
I kinda like Tank.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuA6ZjpEJys
Hilarious vid! Tanks for posting it! ;D
I was hoping someone would appreciate that. My mutt is great home alone. My pal, Caleb, has two locks on all the windows I his house. The dog has blasted through his kitchen door and eaten through three windows already. Windows ain't cheap. I guess my dog being just stupid ain't so bad.
I still kinda like Tank. Love that guilty look.
That is good big g!!!!!
Ya that dogs knows he did wrong.
Tank is a good name for that dog, though I was also thinking dozer would fit. My daughter says I should name the new one stain,,,,,,,now since she is 22 I still explained that I am her dad though I had to laugh ;)
Dogs know when they go against house rules. Ours uses the training pads, when home alone, and is very good about it. However, if she has an accident, all I have to say is, "Who pottied on the rug?" and she leaves the room (often hiding under the bed). Then she often sulks for the next hour or so, off by herself. At least she quit eating my wife's shoes and my laptop cord... :P
I'm guess you dog has been named already, but I want to cast a vote for slightly antiquated human names.
My 1 1/2 golden retriever is named Marvin. People get a chuckle out of it and I haven't run into a dog with the same name yet! I think Sylvester, Lawrence, and Ronald would be cool names too.
I love that. My son's firebelly toad was Karen. Named it himself.
I like Polish names "Stauch" pronounced /Stah-sh/. I also like "Bluto."
We should be getting the new pup anytime now. I went out and bought a collar and leash to go along with the new name tag and name,,,,,Sir Vincent.
We are also trying something new at least to me, we are going to try to potty train the little guy in a liter box. Since we will be gone for some time I figured that we needed to do something. Since my daughters dog is liter box train I have to try.
Should be interesting ;D
We tried that, but our cat got confused and quit using her own litter box; the dog stole the cat's poop. Eventually, we had to buy a new shampooer and doggie dental supplies. I think the key is getting them started early. For some dogs, it works out great. Hope yours is one of them.
We have a doggy belly band. Used with male dogs. http://www.bellybands.net/
Do the training pads work with older dogs? We have a 2 year old and he is a pain when it comes to going to the bathroom
Quote from: littleguy301 on March 15, 2013, 12:54:58 AM
We should be getting the new pup anytime now. I went out and bought a collar and leash to go along with the new name tag and name,,,,,Sir Vincent.
We are also trying something new at least to me, we are going to try to potty train the little guy in a liter box. Since we will be gone for some time I figured that we needed to do something. Since my daughters dog is liter box train I have to try.
Should be interesting ;D
my brother in laws dog is litter trained - works like a charm. Don't think I want to try it with my Golden and 2 Labs though. Would need a much bigger litter box ;)
Quote from: imnofish on March 15, 2013, 08:13:06 AM
We tried that, but our cat got confused and quit using her own litter box; the dog stole the cat's poop. Eventually, we had to buy a new shampooer and doggie dental supplies. I think the key is getting them started early. For some dogs, it works out great. Hope yours is one of them.
We dont have a cat ;)
Sounds like we can pick up the new puppy tonight.
Funny thing is my dog knows something it up. He saw the new leash and collar and has been staring my down for most of the day. Not sure if he is excited or peeved but I think he will like his new playmate.
Quote from: DrSnide on March 15, 2013, 11:36:12 AM
Quote from: littleguy301 on March 15, 2013, 12:54:58 AM
We should be getting the new pup anytime now. I went out and bought a collar and leash to go along with the new name tag and name,,,,,Sir Vincent.
We are also trying something new at least to me, we are going to try to potty train the little guy in a liter box. Since we will be gone for some time I figured that we needed to do something. Since my daughters dog is liter box train I have to try.
Should be interesting ;D
my brother in laws dog is litter trained - works like a charm. Don't think I want to try it with my Golden and 2 Labs though. Would need a much bigger litter box ;)
Got a spare bathtub? ;D
Picked the littleguy up last night. I couldnt get the littleguy away from his new mother!!!!
Now that everyone is gone, I will be taking a well deserved nap with the new guy ;D
Quote from: littleguy301 on March 16, 2013, 01:44:17 PM
Picked the littleguy up last night. I couldnt get the littleguy away from his new mother!!!!
Now that everyone is gone, I will be taking a well deserved nap with the new guy ;D
Great bonding opportunity! I did that with our puppy the first day and she has picked me as her "pack leader" ever since.
I slept on the kitchen floor next to his kennel the first night. He's snoozing right by me as I type this. :) Best friend.
MY big guy isnt quite sure of the new little puppy. He gives me the "really" I have to raise another child look.
Vinnie,,,is a shifty one to say the least. He look alot like a bulldog with the ego to match.
He will go into his littler box to releive himself but I have to put him in there. He likes to crap all the time but thankfully he goes on the hardwoods so it isnt to bad :o
He is a cutie. Plus since I am going to youth state this weekend to coach my daughter is bringing over her 2 dogs and is staying the weekend and puppy training. Should be an interesting one for her ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
I went against every thing I believe and bought a kennel for the puppy. I was gone today for 5 hours and the puppy held it and didnt mess in his kennel. I think we can train this one ;D
I know people will say that kennels are good for dogs but I still cannt help being sad when I see that little face behind those bars :'(
Man that little dog has 1 gear and it is straight ahead!!!!!!!!!!!
The littleguy has sharp teeth and I have marks on the ankles and feet to prove it.
I have noticed that the old one (digger) is taking a big brother approach to him. He guards the littleguy when they run in the yard. If the little ones is eating to often the big one goes over and pushes him out of the dish.
The old and much bigger dog puts up with everything but the bit he received to his Johnson that the little one gave him the other day. I watched the whole thing,,,,,,the new guy walked under Digger, jumped up and bit!!!!!!!! Man-o-man was there a bark!!!! The little pup knew he did something wrong and ran for cover and hid there for a bit until Digger got him out of the spot to stare him down. Needless to say the pup hasnt bit him there since ;D
Side note: the little puppy has been going into his litter box on his own. Only 1 accident in the past 2 days so it is getting better ;D
My wife and I are sitting here laughing at your description of the "biting incident." ;D If Digger didn't bite back, he's a saint! 8)
Puppyhood is great; but it does test a person.
One day I was coming down the stairs and slipped in a pile he had laid on the stairs. I slipped and fell backward, my back sliding through the dookie as I slid down the stairs. Thumpadumpadumpadumpadump!!
I think that was the last time he crapped in the house. He's looking right at me, now. If he could read my mind, he'd be showing fear.
How fitting that the opening of baseball season is heralded in with a story about "sliding into t'ird." Safe! ;D
LOL!! One bad moment couldn't touch the joy he brings.
Quote from: imnofish on March 29, 2013, 07:26:43 PM
My wife and I are sitting here laughing at your description of the "biting incident." ;D If Digger didn't bite back, he's a saint! 8)
He did NOT bit back but when the littleguy gets close their is an awfull snarl that comes out of diggers mouth!!!!! In 11 years I have never heard that snarl until now.
Yes puppy hood can test the limits. Vinnie (the new puppy) has regressed on the potty training. But he seems to take a dookie by his little box in the utility room. I find that strange that he sneaks in there, goes to the little box and lays down the business right by the box. Not sure if that means he is getting close or in some parall world he is testing my nerves?
though he is fun, likes to play like a tough guy ;D
fish,,,,you would have to see both dogs and you and your wife would continue to laugh until you hurt.
An 80 lber that is a speciman of toughness and this rather tootie rolled 10 lber with sharp little teeth and a "I did nothing" look.
I hear ya'. Pets are a wealth of companionship and entertainment. Our little dog has spent almost all of her 2 years trying to make friends with our cat, whom is nearly 5 and very set in her ways. The dog keeps dancing around the cat and whimpering, trying to get her to play. Meanwhile, the cat hisses, growls, and tries to land a punch, but the dog's just too quick for her. Occasionally, the cat will chase the dog for about 15 ft., which is interpreted as "playing" by the dog and only encourages her efforts. There is progress, however, since they can now be in the same room and even occasionally nap a few feet apart. They are even sharing a water dish. I don't think that pup's going to give up until the cat is her best friend.
My old guy (digger) is being very supportive. I watched them outside today.
It reminded me of the Tom and Jerry chartoon with Spike and the little puppy.
Digger goes out in the yard and then stops and lets the littleguy catch up and dance around him. Then Digger moves to the driveway and sits and watches the cars go by all the while the littleguy dances around him and after some time Digger comes back to the house, I let them in and then Digger lays down in the sunlight and gives the eye to the littleguy and the littleguy joins him for some rest in the sun.
Good times!!!!!!!! Just hanging with the boys is making this snow on the ground very easy to enjoy,,,,at least for some time ;)
Glad they're pals. Snow is one thing. I could do without the mud.
Quote from: bigG on April 04, 2013, 07:25:33 AM
Glad they're pals. Snow is one thing. I could do without the mud.
Tell me about it. They just put a new steel roof on my house. In order to work safely, they plowed a big circle around my house. Now I am surrounded by a moat of mud.
Quote from: bigG on April 04, 2013, 07:25:33 AM
Glad they're pals. Snow is one thing. I could do without the mud.
Snow just about gone in my yard. The yard is holding very nice right now, it even can stand me to walk around it so I can fill the bird feeders. Though I doubt I will be on the yard with the mower any time soon.
Just had a birthday party for Digger, he is now 12. Digger had ice cream cake and then puked it up. That is strange, he loves ice cream and since he has out lived his years I figure chocolate isnt going to hurt ;D
Digger like 2 things to drink, water and chocolate milk, that is funny ;D ;D ;D ;D