Many of you guessed, but here's the photographic answer.
In two weeks, we will have two puppies. Boom.
Why two? Why not? I have four kids, which is more than the average. Might as well have more dogs than the average, too.
These are a mix of border collie, blue lacy cur, and Australian shepherd, all working dogs. Their parents are cattle dogs, and they were born on a ranch about an hour from us.
We were only going to get one, but when we went to look at the puppies, the people had one with a non-functioning eye that they couldn't really sell as a working dog, but wanted to give to a family as a pet. The puppy was so quiet and sweet that I told A. we might as well have two, so we don't have a lone dog getting bored and lonely when we're gone for one of our day-long shopping trips or whatever.
They're still only six weeks old, and puppies aren't typically weaned until eight weeks, so in a couple of weeks they'll get de-wormed and get all their shots, and then they'll be ready to come home with us.
We're all excited. Except maybe the chickens, but they don't know what's coming.
Oh my, how cute! Can't wait for more pictures!
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The sooner you get them the more attached to you they will become. We raised German Shepherds for years. Always let them go to good homes at 6 weeks. Make sure you have a vet....forgive me....your sister is a vet, right. She knows exactly what to do. Have fun boys and girls.
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I would love a Blue Lacy someday. So smart and so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteTwo from the same litter. OH boy! You are going to be busy. I've done that a couple of times. They bond with each other and don't really want to listen. Makes them harder to train. A lot of work but tons of fun. The kiddos will love it and they could be good 4-H projects with the puppy training and all.
ReplyDeleteYou might work with them separately at times so they know who the alpha dog (person) in the family is. Mary in MN.
ReplyDeleteOh, and I always was told that seven weeks (49 days) was the ideal time for puppies to go to their new homes. But the breeder of our two English cockers kept them a bit longer, perhaps to decide the pick of the litter to show. Mary in MN (again).
ReplyDeleteWe have a BorderCollie/AustralianShepherd/WelshSheepdog, also working farm stock. She's a year old and so. much. trouble. We live in town. I can't emphasize enough the trouble she causes. lol She is also the most loving dog, and so smart, and finally beginning to be a little less trouble! I think in another year she'll be more settled and we will no longer want to set her free. lol Worth it in the end. She's great with babies/small children, protective of the home, unsure of strangers but not aggressive. Excellent dog for kids and you have four to wear them out and plenty of room for them to run! I think two at once is a smart plan. Get over the hard stage at once with both of them.
ReplyDeleteFun! Our Border Collie-McNab Dog cross is 3½ years old now and finally an asset rather than chewing all the things and herding all the children. It's OK if she works with cattle when the cattle are being worked, but the children like their heels unbitten, for some reason.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, hide all your hoses, bikes and toy trucks, and happy dog-owning to all!
Karen.
Oh my, so cute. But will they follow the kids around nipping at their ankles to keep them in line, or can that behavior be modified? Hope they can fit in the car for your family visits. We've got a great fenced in yard!
ReplyDeleteWonderful news! I hope all goes well with the new family members.
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