Getting our new puppy today

[gsganzer]

We lost our yellow black mouth cur, Mason, just about a year ago, after he fell ill with a fungal lung infection that was misdiagnosed by multiple vets. It was a big loss for me, as he was my little buddy that followed me everywhere. My girls always teased me that he was the son I never had. I've really struggled with the thought of getting another dog. I like the companionship, but I also like having a dog to watch over the homestead.

Well, my daughter arranged a new "little buddy" for me, and we'll drive up to Lubbock later today to pick him up. He's also a black mouth cur, but with a red coat. He's young, at just 6 weeks. He was born in AZ and the gal just happened to be traveling to the TX panhandle this weekend, so we decided to take him early.

We're bracing ourselves for the shenanigans of a new little puppy. Some things are usually lost to the chewing phase. We have a couple of names picked out, with "Cooper" as the forerunner, but we're waiting to meet him before we decide.

Here's a photo of the butterball

 

[DIYOrangeDave]

We lost our yellow black mouth cur, Mason, just about a year ago, after he fell ill with a fungal lung infection that was misdiagnosed by multiple vets. It was a big loss for me, as he was my little buddy that followed me everywhere. My girls always teased me that he was the son I never had. I've really struggled with the thought of getting another dog. I like the companionship, but I also like having a dog to watch over the homestead.

Well, my daughter arranged a new "little buddy" for me, and we'll drive up to Lubbock later today to pick him up. He's also a black mouth cur, but with a red coat. He's young, at just 6 weeks. He was born in AZ and the gal just happened to be traveling to the TX panhandle this weekend, so we decided to take him early.

We're bracing ourselves for the shenanigans of a new little puppy. Some things are usually lost to the chewing phase. We have a couple of names picked out, with "Cooper" as the forerunner, but we're waiting to meet him before we decide.

Here's a photo of the butterball
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New best friend! Good luck with the puppy training, lol! God bless

 

[IXLR8]

Cute pup, hope he works out for you and you have a new 'buddy'.

 

[ponytug]

Best of luck with that gorgeous, sweet looking pup!

You can never have enough chew toys, and never spend too much time with a puppy in my book. (And it is great time!)

All the best,

Peter

 

[kenmbz]

New pup time!
Look at training as a fun way to get the pup to walk alongside you and be your new partner.
The time goes fast, as do some shoes.

 

[scootr]

Glad to hear you are getting a new pup. I waited 3 yrs after may last one died. It was too long. Now 10 yrs into my new friend. Whoever said money can't buy you love never bought a puppy lol enjoy!

 

[oosik]

Aren't puppies cute!!! You're going to have a great time with you new friend.

 

[gsganzer]

Aren't puppies cute!!! You're going to have a great time with you new friend.

I'm ready for one. I need something to get my mind off some other things in my life right now. A new puppy and starting to navigate early retirement will fix most of those "other things".

 

[Doofy]

We lost our yellow black mouth cur, Mason, just about a year ago, after he fell ill with a fungal lung infection that was misdiagnosed by multiple vets. It was a big loss for me, as he was my little buddy that followed me everywhere. My girls always teased me that he was the son I never had. I've really struggled with the thought of getting another dog. I like the companionship, but I also like having a dog to watch over the homestead.

Well, my daughter arranged a new "little buddy" for me, and we'll drive up to Lubbock later today to pick him up. He's also a black mouth cur, but with a red coat. He's young, at just 6 weeks. He was born in AZ and the gal just happened to be traveling to the TX panhandle this weekend, so we decided to take him early.

We're bracing ourselves for the shenanigans of a new little puppy. Some things are usually lost to the chewing phase. We have a couple of names picked out, with "Cooper" as the forerunner, but we're waiting to meet him before we decide.

Here's a photo of the butterball
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Beautiful Pup! You just can't beat the joy a good dog brings in to your life. Don't forget to get those dew claws removed promptly.

 

[Torvy]

Excellent! We're a few weeks away.

Property is getting fenced. Wife is set on an Anatolian Shepherd. I want another GSD.

We looked into Curs, Ridgebacks, and Catahoulie hounds, too.

What do you see as the pros/cons of a Cur versus other breeds?