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Thursday, December 17, 2020

Puppy Visit

 A few months ago my nephew sought some advice on getting  a dog. After much thinking he ended up purchasing a puppy from the same breeder that I got Guinness from.  And last weekend the whole family came for a visit. 

Now the big concern is about Guinness. He's not the kind of dog that loves strange dogs. And, to be honest, I am okay with that (I'm sure you understand my reasons). However, it is important to me that he behave when told. 

When they arrived I made sure to be close and let Guinness know that I expected him to not eat the baby. 
At first he was super excited by the visitors- especially since they came with a boy! He loves boys. 

I mean can you even stand it? 
I'm pretty sure you cannot

Maze was typical puppy- lots of licks, lots of wiggles and she was really excited to see Guinness. After a little bit of sniffing everything was fine. Guinness was at first more interested in having someone throw his toy. He really wanted my great nephew to throw it but it was slimy. 

Maze was quite excited and wanted join in. 



Whenever she was told 'no' Maze would do this incredibly cute face. 

I am so sad, you should let me do what I want

At one point when were were outside Maze spotted the chickens. At which point chaos erupted. Maze was all "whee this is fun!" and the chickens were all "aaaaugh"

The adults were all trying to catch the puppy while the horses watched in fascination. 
Carmen: what on earth is going on?
Irish: I don't know. I think they have a new dog. 
Carmen: it better not be staying

We were full chase when I spied Guinness tearing after Maze and the chicken. 
Uh oh I thought. I was worried that Guinness was joining in the chicken chasing fun. But instead he cut in between Maze and the fleeing chicken stopping her dead in her tracks. 
Guinness: We don't chase chickens. It's the law. 
Maze: but I was having so much fun. *sad face*

Back in the house Guinness tried to explain the rules to Maze. When she got carried away pouncing on him he'd give a little growl and she stop. 

Do I really need to follow all the rules? 

After so much excitement it was time for naps. Both Maze and Guinness slept but I could see Guinness stretch his nose out a delicately sniff her. He seemed to be quite smitten by the end of the visit. 

almost holding paws

Guinness was a little upset when they left. I don't know if it was the boy or Maze or both. 

In the meantime I'm trying to convince myself that we don't need a new puppy. 


23 comments:

  1. ohhhh GSD puppy!! miss my GSD! How wonderful that guinness stopped the chicken chasing nonsense. GSDs do love their rules. 🤣

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  2. I lived with a German shepherd for about 13 years and fell in love with the breed. It was so much fun to see the two of them chase each other in the video. They have the most beautiful gait. If that's what it is called in dogs.

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  3. Oh my goodness how could you even stand the CUTENESS?!?!?!

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  4. So cute. Our GSD passed from cancer a few years ago. Best dog we have ever had. She was so wonderful we debate getting another GSD because it might be a let down.

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    1. I am sorry you lost your GSD. A new dog will be different but still good.

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  5. Guinness is such a good teacher! Glad no chickens were harmed!
    (You might need a puppy...)

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    1. Lol. If all goes according to plan there will be a puppy in a couple years.

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  6. Just too much cuteness. I love German Shepard's and have had a few. Such good dogs and so smart. I've thought of getting another puppy after I lost Ginger in June. Just don't know yet what I'll do.

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    1. Take your time. You will know when it’s time to get another.

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  7. That puppy is too cute for words. I'm glad they got along. So sweet...

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    1. She was a total trap. I was glad they got along too. I believe thst dogs recognize their own breed.

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  8. My first and only dog was a GSD. I'll never have another dog, she was perfect. Loyalty, devotion knows no bounds with this breed. As you know I don't like dogs anymore. But when I see a GSD (rare in Germany), I drop to my knees.

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    1. I would struggle if I didn’t have a dog. I waited so long to get my first one. Although, when I’m older I’ll move towards less energetic ones.

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  9. "At which point chaos erupted. Maze was all "whee this is fun!" and the chickens were all "aaaaugh""

    I am howling with laughter this morning.

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    1. I am glad that you were amused. :) It was pretty funny.

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  10. awwww that is super cute <3 <3 puppies make everything better !

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    1. they really do. Especially when you don't have to take them out in the middle of the night in winter. :)

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  11. So cute! I love having puppies around (especially when I don't have to train them).

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  12. GSDs are such lovely dogs. Sounds like Guinness is a great uncle for Maze :)

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  13. Everyone needs a new puppy. 😀🎄

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