Thursday, February 23, 2012

Meet the Rest of Our Canine Companions


Sassy
We promised Sassy she would be the star of the next post so here she is!! 


Sassy is a 13-year-old Pembroke Welsh Corgi and was originally Bobby’s mother’s dog.  Sassy has been with us since his mother passed away in 2008.  Sassy was quite spoiled and well fed when she came to live with us.  Since her arrival we can report she has lost the 20 pounds of unnecessary weight, she acquired from eating a Pillsbury biscuit every morning while his mother was alive. (Carbs are the devil!!)


Although the extra weight has taken a little bit of a toll on her joints, she still frolics and tries to be the boss!!!  She is a herd dog after all!

Sassy loves the farm.  Being a natural herd dog, she loves to run with and bark at the other dogs as she tries to herd them up.  


She frolics and splashes through various puddles after a rainstorm. 


She also drives us crazy by coming to a dead stop in front of us while walking out to the barn or goat shed.  It seems to happen for no clear reason and we frequently find ourselves nearly tripping over her.   Being the most fur laden canine we have…she occasionally manages to sneak into the house covered with mud and likes to lie on the hardwood floor.  When it’s rainy or wet outside, it looks like someone took a sponge and dabbed fairly large mud spots on the floor no matter how much we dry her off before letting her back in the house.

Selene
We introduced you to Selene, the wiemaraner puppy we rescued in our initial post. 



We can report that nearly two years later, she is happy as can be.  We installed underground dog fence around the entire ten acres of the farm so that the dogs could run and frolic to their hearts content, as dogs love to do. 


She is quite sleek and long legged.  We call her our “Speed Demon” because she loves to run the length of the property full steam.  Not one of the other dogs is able to keep up with her.  As a result of her early life of abuse, she is very needy.  It is impossible, even after two years, to give a little attention to one of our other canine companions without Selene trying to get her head rubbed as well.  For this reason we also call her the "fun sucker" as she always tries to steal their lovins! 



Despite her speed demon antics while outside, she is a completely different dog inside.  She frequently curls up on one of the dog beds or sneaks onto our bed, where she is calm and angelic.  


Don't let this angelic photo fool you....but we love them dearly.





Shamus
Shamus is the newest addition to our little pack of canine companions. 



He is an eight-month-old Rottweiler puppy.  When Eric graduated from high school, he saved up all his graduation money, which he used to order a Rottweiler puppy from Germany.  He named her Damē (pronounced Dama, which is German for ‘lady’) and she ended up being “the dog” of Eric’s life.  After she passed away, he felt he would never have another Rotty, it just wouldn’t be the same.






Back in August, Bobby,Eric, and Eric's sister Becky began searching for a Rottweiler pup as a birthday present that Eric’s mother had been hinting for, she has very fond memories of Damē as well!   We managed to find a beautiful eight-week-old female puppy about an hours drive from us. 

The female puppy soon to be known as Becca


Fortunately, the breeder was coming to town in a week to do an obedience class and could bring the puppy with her for us to see.  Over the course of the week, various emails went back and forth.  The night before the planned meeting, the lady emailed us that she had a male puppy that someone had put a deposit down on but had since decided not to get the puppy.  “Did we know anyone that would be interested in him?”   

Shamus and Becca with their mother


While Eric is reading this to Bobby, his eyebrows climb upward and his lips curl up into an impressive grin.  What was Bobby to do?  Eric clearly wanted this little male puppy as he is showing me the picture.  “Isn’t he a handsome boy?”  Again, fate was telling us something and we both felt compelled to listen.  He sent the breeder an email and asked her to bring both puppies the next day.

We all three met the breeder in the local park and both puppies were exactly what we were looking for and hence, came home to the farm with us.  






A week later the female puppy was given to Eric’s mother for her birthday and now goes by Becca.  The male stayed with us and goes by Shamus.  Shamus is now eight months old and already weighs over 85 pounds.  He has the most laid back disposition for a Rotty, which we feel is the epitome of ‘Just BE’.  We got lucky and recognize it for what it’s worth!  Becca comes to the farm often to spend the week-end when Eric's mother and step-father travel. 



So now you've met all of our canine companions.  They are certain to make more appearances in future posts.  


Our next post will be an introduction to our other four legged farm friends.....the pygora goats.  Additionally, we will be announcing the winner of our giveaway.  So thanks for stopping by and and come back often.

27 comments:

  1. Your dogs are so cute. I love all those seet faces. You have alot of dog beds in your house and you must own stock at your local vets, hah.

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    1. thanks Debby,
      Yes, but thank goodness we are both able to do much of their healthcare!
      ~Bobby and Eric~

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  2. 8 months and 85 lbs, wow! They're adorable, and I look forward to the other 4 legged friends!

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    1. Yes, He's a monster! but has the best disposition!

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  3. Oh I thoroughly enjoyed meeting your beautiful dogs and hearing their stories. I can identify with Selene's neediness (one of my dogs is known as Velcro).
    Your dog family are just gorgeous and obviously very happy with so much land to play and run and be proper dogs.
    I must say the bulldogs quite quite adorable laying side by side like that.
    Just lovely, thankyou for sharing.

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  4. You seem to have the most perfect place for your dogs to live! The freedom to run all around the 10 acres of your farm is a dream come true for dogs because they do love to run and frolic. Our daughter has a rescued Greyhound and he also loves to run.

    I lost my dog 4 years ago and have never replaced her. She was part Labrador and part Golden Retriever (the best of both dogs I think.) She lived to be 12 years old and was the love of my life. I am a dog lover and to see you're dogs running so carefree makes my heart sing!

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  5. Oooh, I am just in animal lovers Heaven meeting all of your beautiful dogs!... each one so gorgeous and unique in their own ways... so happy they get to run the full ten acres... free of cares and worries and full of love... and you guys have hearts of gold... I doubt you ever tell any of them they can't climb into the bed, or just about anywhere else they want to be!... I am happy to hear that Selene gets along so well, although a bit needy of love at times... our sweet Tessy girl is the same way... we rescued her a little over a year ago, lost and running the streets, abandoned by creeps who had owned her... (I still want to smack the you know what out of them!)... "unconditional love" from our dear pets... isn't that what it is all about?... can't wait to meet the rest of your sweet animals... is it Spring at your place yet? It is cold here in Utah, but little bulbs are poking up out of the ground... I can just picture Spring at your beautiful farm!... wishing you a blissful day, xoxo Julie Marie (oh, and Tessy too... she is an English Pointer)

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    1. Julie Marie,

      I'm crossing my fingers that most of winter is over for us here in Ohio, It has been a very mild winter and I'm thankful. No bulbs poking up yet but the trees are budding! I love spring! I hope it comes soon for all of us!

      ~Bobby & Eric~

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  6. You guys are just awesome to be such wonderful care givers to all those beautiful and handsome friends.
    I envy you both. I would take in every animal I could if able. My pets own my heart and soul, I can't imagine life without them.
    Thanks for sharing.........

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  7. You guys and your dogs have completely stolen my heart now! What a happy group is this!

    Have a fabulous weekend...how's the knitting coming? Tanya

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    1. Tanya,

      The knitting is coming along nicely, A little slower getting started than we had hoped but still going well.

      ~Bobby & Eric~

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  8. oh..wish i was your neighbor!!
    i'd be such a pest..you'd probably have to get a restraining order!!

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    1. Ann,

      Nah, we'd enjoy the company, the dogs love as many hands around to pat them as possible, they'd be begging you to throw the ball too!

      ~Bobby & Eric~

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  9. All I can say is, what lucky, lucky,lucky dogs to have you two as 'parents'!

    Looking forward to the next post....

    Sandie xx

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  10. What better place for the dogs to have free run then the farm with all of your other animals. We always had several dog, cats, chickens, and whatever else we could make a pet of. We could keep the dogs and cats, but not the other as pets. Your corgi makes me think of our son's, who likes to herd my grandson when they think he is going someplace he is not suppose to be. Their dogs is the Corgi named Shorty and a blue healer named Spots. They have four horses,Baby sis, Charley, Cleo, and Fergie. All nicknames. I will be looking forward to seeing more of your farm animals because it brings back memories of my childhood. Have a great day Your Missouri Friend

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  11. Wonderful post, lovely dogs - they are lucky to live with you. Whenever someone says that to me about my dog I always think - we are so lucky to have her! I can't imagine my life without at least one dog in it, they just provide so much love and joy.


    LindaGM, Spinning First

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  12. Oh my, you guys sure have your hands full. But so much joy ... I am partial to your bullies, of course, but those other wonderful faces are beyond measure as well.

    Thank you for sharing them with us.

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  13. I am very much a dog person and I am enjoying your blog immensely!

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  14. First I think that all the dogs are so lucky to be loved and adored by you two, but only a soul with genuine devotion can care for so many furry pals... I think they found their soulmates.
    Have a great weekend.
    Susan

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  15. Oh I think "Just BE" would be an awesome place to live! :-) I love all of your doggies. I smiled the entire time I read the post. Thank you!

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  16. What a great family you are together. Love all the photos.
    You have my heart!

    x
    Carole

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  17. It makes me feel so good when I see I'm not the only one with "several" dog beds all strung out for the crew. I had a little chuckle with that picture. It's always amazing they know which one belongs to who. Love meeting the fur children. I know the are happy dogs. Ours run the land also. We are getting ready to watch for copperhead season as spring approaches. Seems one dog always gets a bite.

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    1. Debi,

      Yes, they always know which one is theirs and the billie sisters always share the same one! we have a few types of poisonous snakes in this region, thank goodness we haven't seen any on the farm. We hope you have a copperhead free summer!

      ~Bobby & Eric~

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  18. What a wonderful pack you have. They are all very beautiful dogs and they all look so very happy. Give them a cuddle each from me, please.

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  19. I have always joked that when I die, I want to come back as one of my daughters animals. But I'd be just as happy on your farm!!!

    Dear sweet doggies ~ each different ~ each precious.

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  20. All three here, Sassy, Selene and Shamus are wonderful looking dogs....and Becca too! They must be in 'heaven' at 'justbe'.
    Now to catch up.....

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  21. We too had a beloved rotty that was the dog of our lives. He lived to be 14 which was a long life for him, but not nearly long enough for us. I just melted when I saw Shamus, he is gorgeous. ~Lili

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