Our New Puppy.

shilala · 03-29-2013, 10:10 AM

I finally found just the little guy I wanted, and he's close to home. Right now he's only 2 1/2 weeks old, an AKC blue-eyed blue Weimaraner pup.
He's Amish bred, and I think I'll call him Yoder.

Actually, I think we've settled on Bubs. Weeze said it and it kinda stuck. Every name that got thrown out started with B, and Bubs is a pretty cool name.

I sent the deposit, and we'll get him in about 5 weeks or so. I think they have to stay with their mom for what, 8 weeks? It'll be great timing to train him. The weather should be decent and it'll be a great time to work with the little spud.
It's been about 10 years since I've trained a dog, never trained one off the farm, so I'm going to have to do really think hard on how to give this dog a job. I've never had a dog that didn't work, so I don't know how to do that. I'll teach him to herd the kids and patrol the yard if nothing else.

Anyways, here's a couple pics.
The top two were taken 2 days ago. The 3rd pic is what he'll look like at 8 weeks or so.

363 · 03-29-2013, 10:14 AM

Awesome, Enjoy Scott!

big_jaygee · 03-29-2013, 10:16 AM

Great looking pup Scott and congrats

E.J. · 03-29-2013, 10:24 AM

Excellent! Congrats!

hotreds · 03-29-2013, 10:30 AM

Adorable! Did you meet the parents and get a feel for their disposition?

CigarNut · 03-29-2013, 10:32 AM

Very cool Scott! You will have a new friend for life!

Dave128 · 03-29-2013, 10:36 AM

That's an awesome looking pup, Scott! Enjoy that little guy. I hope he brings you and your family many years of happy times!

BHalbrooks · 03-29-2013, 10:39 AM

Looks a lot like a Blue Nose Pit.

Cute dog though!

MurphysLaw · 03-29-2013, 10:41 AM

Great looking pup Scott!

icehog3 · 03-29-2013, 10:44 AM

I am happy for you and Weeze, Scott.....love the Hell out of that little guy, OK?

AdamJoshua · 03-29-2013, 10:50 AM

More of a cat guy, but that's a hansom little dude! Grats on the new family member

cobra03 · 03-29-2013, 10:53 AM

Awesome pup Scott!

RevSmoke · 03-29-2013, 11:01 AM

Don't envy you training that one. They are cute. They are loyal as all get out. But, I have found they are tough to train.

Great dogs.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

irratebass · 03-29-2013, 11:16 AM

Good looking dog, he's gonna be a big one......I liked Yoder.

BigCat · 03-29-2013, 11:19 AM

Beautiful dog, Scott! Congrats.

shilala · 03-29-2013, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotreds

Adorable! Did you meet the parents and get a feel for their disposition?

I talked to the owner at length about the parents. I'll meet them in a few weeks. I've got a lot of experience with the Amish, living with them for about 20 years. The temperament of their dogs is non-negotiable, so to say.

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

I am happy for you and Weeze, Scott.....love the Hell out of that little guy, OK?

That won't be a problem at all, my brother.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RevSmoke

Don't envy you training that one. They are cute. They are loyal as all get out. But, I have found they are tough to train.

Hounds all have heads like bricks and come off real stupid. I think they play stupid just to be infuriating. Get them to lead well and show them their territory and they're ready for anything. That just takes a few weeks of every day, 2 or 3 times a day repetition, which is a lot when you get right down to it.
I find them super easy to house train compared to small breeds. Small dogs have those small brains. Once they get a mind, I've never had much luck changing it. I had to sell my last little dog because it was left in a crate with it's mother far too often. The people that bought it never house broke it, either. Gross.
I think I could break it now. I worked with that dog 24/7 for months, but a couple things never dawned on me.

Ogre · 03-29-2013, 11:32 AM

Congrats brother.

mosesbotbol · 03-29-2013, 12:17 PM

My neighbors had one as a kid. Beautiful dog, lot's of energy. Buy one of the wands that holds a tennis ball. makes throwing far a lot easier. They are wanderers and not the smartest dog at the show (nor is our dog), so keep that in mind.

I am sure if you put the effort and repitition into training, he'll meet the challenge. Our neighbors dog, not so much. They did not put much effort into him. He was friendly and all that. He'd get skin conditions quite easily.

I'd recommend pet insurance as well. Costs about $30 a month and most pay about 80% low ball costs at the vet. If you get insurance, make sure you Vet can stay within thier pricing guidelines.

Enjoy you new buddy!

jonumberone · 03-29-2013, 02:05 PM

Congrats, Scott!
Enjoy and love him.

equetefue · 03-29-2013, 02:07 PM

Congrats! Beautiful pup

03-29-2013, 10:10 AM	#1
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Our New Puppy. I finally found just the little guy I wanted, and he's close to home. Right now he's only 2 1/2 weeks old, an AKC blue-eyed blue Weimaraner pup. He's Amish bred, and I think I'll call him Yoder. Actually, I think we've settled on Bubs. Weeze said it and it kinda stuck. Every name that got thrown out started with B, and Bubs is a pretty cool name. I sent the deposit, and we'll get him in about 5 weeks or so. I think they have to stay with their mom for what, 8 weeks? It'll be great timing to train him. The weather should be decent and it'll be a great time to work with the little spud. It's been about 10 years since I've trained a dog, never trained one off the farm, so I'm going to have to do really think hard on how to give this dog a job. I've never had a dog that didn't work, so I don't know how to do that. I'll teach him to herd the kids and patrol the yard if nothing else. Anyways, here's a couple pics. The top two were taken 2 days ago. The 3rd pic is what he'll look like at 8 weeks or so. __________________

03-29-2013, 10:14 AM	#2
363 Infecting Via PM Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Brendon Location: Maryland Posts: 1,773 Trading: (35)	Re: Our New Puppy. Awesome, Enjoy Scott! __________________ Support our Troops "do NOT put pizza in your briar without letting it cool off Brendon" - Sterns

03-29-2013, 10:16 AM	#3
big_jaygee I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Jason Location: Houston Posts: 3,914 Trading: (59)	Re: Our New Puppy. Great looking pup Scott and congrats

03-29-2013, 10:24 AM	#4
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Our New Puppy. Excellent! Congrats!

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Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,917 Trading: (4)	Re: Our New Puppy. That's an awesome looking pup, Scott! Enjoy that little guy. I hope he brings you and your family many years of happy times! __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

03-29-2013, 10:39 AM	#8
BHalbrooks Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: B Location: Texas Posts: 1,122 Trading: (5)	Re: Our New Puppy. Looks a lot like a Blue Nose Pit. Cute dog though!

03-29-2013, 10:41 AM	#9
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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,536 Trading: (61)	Re: Our New Puppy. I am happy for you and Weeze, Scott.....love the Hell out of that little guy, OK? __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

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AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,781 Trading: (40)	Re: Our New Puppy. More of a cat guy, but that's a hansom little dude! Grats on the new family member

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RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,806 Trading: (51)	Re: Our New Puppy. Don't envy you training that one. They are cute. They are loyal as all get out. But, I have found they are tough to train. Great dogs. Peace of the Lord be with you. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

03-29-2013, 11:16 AM	#14
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Our New Puppy. Good looking dog, he's gonna be a big one......I liked Yoder. __________________

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mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,170 Trading: (6)	Re: Our New Puppy. My neighbors had one as a kid. Beautiful dog, lot's of energy. Buy one of the wands that holds a tennis ball. makes throwing far a lot easier. They are wanderers and not the smartest dog at the show (nor is our dog), so keep that in mind. I am sure if you put the effort and repitition into training, he'll meet the challenge. Our neighbors dog, not so much. They did not put much effort into him. He was friendly and all that. He'd get skin conditions quite easily. I'd recommend pet insurance as well. Costs about $30 a month and most pay about 80% low ball costs at the vet. If you get insurance, make sure you Vet can stay within thier pricing guidelines. Enjoy you new buddy! __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

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