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DENBY BEARS
EDISON, NEW JERSEY
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DENBY30 Jan 4, 2011

Here is a pic of my new puppy that I got for myself, of course with help from family. I am not sure of a name yet but working on it. She comes from Louisiana and will arrive on the 21st. I hope the picture uploads.
Hugs Pat bear_flower

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Lotte Rotten Jan 4, 2011

What a little sweetie!!!!! A big Congratulations to you! bear_wub

The Littlest Thistle
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rowarrior Jan 4, 2011

Aww, what a sweet wee girl, have fun with her when she arrives bear_original

Heartbeat Bears New Zealand
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Sandra Jan 4, 2011

This is going to be such a wonderful time with your new pup
It will be hard not to spoil as she is such a cutie
I am so happy for you as I know how alone I'd be without Sam.
Look forward to more pictures
Hugs
Helen

desertmountainbear
Bloomsburg, PA
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desertmountainbear Jan 4, 2011

Oh you have chosen one of the most friendly loving dogs. I have had the pleasure of owning three. They were bred to be companions, they are the best. Your new little one is gorgeous.

Joanne

Past Time Bears
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SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorJan 4, 2011

bear_wub She's adorable!

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Mo Beary Jan 4, 2011

What a little cutie! I love this breed - I'm pretty sure my next dog will be a Boston Terrier!

Dolls N Dreams
Aurora, Colorado
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TamiL Jan 4, 2011

Oh she is adorable, what a sweet fur baby......congrats! :hug:

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thumperantiques Jan 5, 2011

Oh my, what a gorgeous pup - I love Bostons!

Creative Design Studio (RKR4CDS)
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rkr4cds Jan 5, 2011

Now here's a thread I'm really ready for! This past Oct I gave my DH two items of extreme Good News to him, which he's wanted for quite a while
- that I was ready for him to start looking for some place in the warmer (than IL) areas of AZ or NM, and
- that we could start looking for our last dog.

BUT - there were modifiers on the dog...
- non-shedding,
- not needing continual grooming visits,
- low bark impulse,
- small (because we'll have it until we're in our early 80s and need a size that won't knock us over or pull us off our feet no matter how well we train it [Cesar Milan agrees on this point]and can fit into our small-ish home now or eventual apt and can travel with us more easily...),
- restricted to certain areas in the house (meaning not allowed on the white rug I inherited from my folks - at my age I've earned the right to have a white rug!)

So for all of the above reasons and more, I've been researching all of the small dogs: we both grew up with Cockers and with our kids have had mixed breeds and lastly a Black & Silver Min-Schnauzer, which I clipped.
But I'm not as agile as I was and want only brushing, a short hair would be preferable, though a Yorkie or Maltese coat feels nicer.
All of my family is fighting me on this - BUT - I'M the one that statistics say will most likely out-live DH and I'm the one who will have the dog for the next 12 - 15 years: shouldn't I be the one to make my own choice??

Especially as DH is actually taking reception of his first 40"+ something TV and all the doo-dad gadgets (Playstation something and Blueray something else - an Amazon special with no tax and free shipping... ) tomorrow.. for a 15' sq living room?????
And I'm perfectly OK with that and encouraged him.

So - - after much back and forth cross-referencing - good vs bad (this one doesn't tend to bark but it sheds, that one doesn't shed but it's too big..) a Boston Terrier is the breed I'd settled on about 10 days ago, as the one having most of the features I'm looking for. (Not yet discussed with DH - I'm letting his New Toy get installed and the exposure to the pleasure of it all soak in for a week or two and then I'll bring up the topic of my research)

So I'm going to be watching this thread - DAILY - for updates!
And I'll be writing to you privately, Pat, if I may?

Doodlebears
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doodlebears Celebration AmbassadorJan 5, 2011

What a cutie, please share pictures as your little princess grows up.

Hugs, Jane. bear_flower

MadebyAnna
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annalong Jan 5, 2011

Just the sweetest little face. ...Enjoy.

DENBY BEARS
EDISON, NEW JERSEY
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DENBY30 Jan 5, 2011

bear_wub Thanx so much to all of you. The reason I decided on Boston Terrier is that my daughter has two that she purchased from the same breeder, one is black & white, the other is chestnut & white, they are now 3 years old, and I see them at least once a week and love them so much that I had to have one. They are sweet loveable dogs and we spoil them. I am sure they will love to play with my little one when she gets here. Bob you can pm me anytime. If you have any questions about the breed, I am sure my daughter can help with an answer.
I will probably come up with a name when I have her in my arms on the 21st.
Can't wait.
Hugs Pat bear_flower

desertmountainbear
Bloomsburg, PA
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desertmountainbear Jan 5, 2011

rkr4cds wrote:

Now here's a thread I'm really ready for! This past Oct I gave my DH two items of extreme Good News to him, which he's wanted for quite a while
- that I was ready for him to start looking for some place in the warmer (than IL) areas of AZ or NM, and
- that we could start looking for our last dog.
BUT - there were modifiers on the dog...
- non-shedding,
- not needing continual grooming visits,
- low bark impulse,
- small (because we'll have it until we're in our early 80s and need a size that won't knock us over or pull us off our feet no matter how well we train it [Cesar Milan agrees on this point]and can fit into our small-ish home now or eventual apt and can travel with us more easily...),
- restricted to certain areas in the house (meaning not allowed on the white rug I inherited from my folks - at my age I've earned the right to have a white rug!)
?

They are the most wonderful dogs Bobbie. But I can tell you after owning three that the only thing that the don't live up to is the no shedding. So if you don't mind a bit of dog hair (at least it is short) they are perfect in every other way. They want to please and are very easy to train.

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Littlecrow Jan 5, 2011

what an adorable little baby!! soo cute!! I have always wanted a small dog but fell in love with a great dane who thinks shes that small bear_original

MerBear Originals
Brockville, Ontario
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MerBear Jan 5, 2011

I have two Boston brothers who are almost 13...Butch and George. They are larger Bostons - about 30 lbs. I had a larger one, Fred, who was about 40 lb but he died two years ago and poor little Gracie died six years ago. I love the breed and personality. I don't find they shed appreciably. I refer to them as teflon dogs cause nothing seems to stick - even when they've been playing in the cow pasture. They enjoy a warm shower periodically, which is necessary cause they do sleep in our bed under the covers. I would re-think the non-barking though cause they do tend to bark when startled. :crackup:

ScaliWagGrrs
Denver, Colorado
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ScaliWagGrrs Jan 6, 2011

Oh Pat how marvelous!!!! And such an adorable pup!! I am very happy for you! Want to see more pics once you have her. I think Bostons are so cute!
Beth