Meet "Heidi"...the newest member of our family. She is adjusting well to her new surroundings and seems to be quite happy. She greets everyone now with a wiggle and a wag.
On Saturday I finally got to view the 4 female puppies left, after the breeder picked hers. I had originally liked the purple girl...but also picked two others in case purple wasn't available. Of course, purple was taken by the breeder...(guess I have a good eye after all). After watching the 4 remaining puppies interact with each other, I stepped into the pen. Immediately, yellow came running and whimpering up to me, sitting up and pawing my leg...now how could I resist those eyes? The others seemed more content to play with each other. I picked her up and got acquainted.
The breeder told me she was a bit shy (really? she came over to me with confidence), quiet and submissive. I will take her assessments with a grain of salt. Her color is black and tan and she will most likely resemble her mother. There were only two females that were black and tan, purple and yellow. The rest were black and red. I had my heart set on black and tan colors with a laid back attitude, so I told the breeder I would take "yellow girl".
On the ride home she was extremely quiet, but settled into the car just fine. We actually managed to share a burger for lunch! First night she didn't cry or whimper, but she also didn't want to be away from me for very long. She likes my bed...lol. She goes to her own bed when she's nervous or stressed...as she should...its her "safe spot".
So far, she has been quite good for an 8 week old puppy. She is getting the idea about going outside..or maybe its because I take her out a lot!! Being young, she does tinkle quite a bit. She's brave tho, holding it until she feels the grass under her feet.
She wobbles and falls down, runs with a cute little puppy stride..she is still growing and her legs give out easily. Navigating the drop from the porch to the yard has been a challenge she accepted and achieves, unless she is tired. Then she looks up to me for assistance. 🐾
It's going to be a long, interesting summer with lots of things to learn and do!
Cheers! 🍷