flagrl Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 so i found a rescue who has a 9 week old i cant get him till may 3rd. he is a mix they dont know of what. but im going to send in the check for him and have them hold him till may 3rd. he will be 12-13 weeks old when i get him. i cant wait. i need a name for him. any suggestions? would love some. i will post alot of questions im sure in a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Kudos to you for adopting a rescue pup! No name suggestions but, if you wait until you get him, oftentimes, the name will come. Very best wishes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flagrl Posted April 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 thank you. i was too late to get the other dog i wanted a few weeks ago. but i have been searching and fell in love with him. the rescue is a home based rescue. they get the dogs from kill shelters and adopt them out. which i liked because the puppies will get well socilized. they had this cattledog/shepherd that was so cute but i dont know anything about them, and have been wanting a bc for awhile and just couldnt pass this up, im halfway hoping he will be potty trained , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSnappy Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Cute. Are you sure it has any border collie in it though? It's got an awful big, flat, round head for a border collie pup. If you're okay with the dog possibly ending up not being at all border collie (lots of other kinds of dogs come in black and white too), then congrats. If you're not okay with maybe ending up with a shepherd X husky or something, maybe keep looking. I only say this because you keep emphasizing how badly you want a border collie. I don't personally have a problem with mutts. But if you don't want one, you should adopt something you know is a border collie for sure. Good luck getting a 9 week old housetrained puppy, btw. RDM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flagrl Posted April 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 yes i am prepared to face the fact that he couldnt be a border collie, i am prepared for a mutt. i know alot of other dogs come in black and white. t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewie'sMom Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Oh, my gosh, flagrl, he's adorable! But, what baby isn't? Can't wait till you get him home and your adventures for a lifetime begin together. Congratulations. Your guy is so cute I just have to post Lewie's baby pic. This was his pic on petfinder.com when I was searching for my boy. He was 9 weeks when I brought him home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flagrl Posted April 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 i cant wait either. omg lewie is sooo cute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcv-border Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Congrats! Best wishes for a great life together. Jovi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisyrainbow Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 He is a beautiful puppy. I was also thinking, unless that is a tiny boy holding him, he is going to be a BIG dog. It reminds me of a german shepherd/lab mix I rescued years ago. He grew to be about 80lbs. Have you asked anyone about how big he may get?? BTW, my boy was as sweet as can be.. a lap dog if I would let him! Enjoy your new addition! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieP Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 I think he looks like a Border collie mix. He really looks like he has a Border collie coat. In any case, good luck and many happy years together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdarling Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Very cute! What's his story? How did he end up in rescue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmbc Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 he is very cute, congrats! I do think he looks like he has BC in him. My first BC was huge as a puppy and as an adult. he was purebred, abca registered, but ended up being 58 lbs and not over weight at all. Actually looked a lot like this little guy when he was a pup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flagrl Posted April 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 thank you guys i have been looking at bc pups trying to see if this little guy might be one i think he might be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flagrl Posted April 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 oh and i dont know his whole story how he ended up in the rescue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flagrl Posted April 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 ok so whatcha think of these names i want to name him now so he will be semi used to his name when i get him. but i suck at name picking NITRO YODA anikian maui BONSAI buddha zen karma ender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachdogz Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 I also suck at naming dogs...you might have a list ready but wait until you have him a few days and see which names fit his personality. Re the housebreaking schedule you posted on another thread, your schedule sounds fine, but be prepared to have to alter it to fit the puppy and/or changes in your life. Also, here's a tip: when you want to play with the puppy (let's say, in the living room)....buy an inexpensive, sturdy drop cloth and lay it down when he is out of the crate and in the room with you. Then, if there is an accident, not only is it easy to clean up, but there are no reminder smells in your carpeting that will beckon him to go back and eliminate there again. p.s. I love the picture that shows his little belly. I forgot how adorable those little pink puppy bellies look. I'm so glad we have so many people getting puppies and posting pictures. Sort of eases my puppy-addiction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmbc Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 I agree with beachdogz. it took two weeks before I came up with a name for our new little guy. Just had to figure out what fit. using a clicker and good treats, it didn't take long for him to know his name. As far as the names, Gotta pick what you like and what seems to fit. Good luck! can't wait to hear all about him when you bring him home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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