Another Intro, Sox

Ready for more puppy pictures? Here's Hattie Bub's new little man.

Sox was born on April 30, 2011. The puppy photos were all taken when we went to visit him at the breeders home in Climax, NC. Sox was 6 weeks or so at that time. When we met him for the first time, between 4-5 weeks, he was so quiet and cuddly. Just liked being held and snuggled. Sox seemed to "choose" us. But when we drove back to visit him at 6-7 weeks, he was running all over the yard, trying to eat my son's shoelace, was chasing leaves, and would barely come to us. 

Sox is 10 weeks in the photo of him sitting on my husband's head. The one of him on the tan chair was taken on New Years Day, 2012. He is now 8 months old. Neutering has helped his emerging dominance issues. He is happy, very playful, VERY energetic of course. He responds to 2 commands: "sit," and the ever important, "gimme 5." He ignores all others. Sox goes to the baseball field and plays fetch with a tennis ball every afternoon and also "keep away." He recently passed a temperament test and attends doggie daycare 1-2 times per week to burn off energy instead of being in a crate. Sox is a picky eater, but loves treats. He loves his crate and does not make a peep when it's time to go in. He is good with our kitty, but terrorizes our Pug to the point that they spend most of the day in separate areas of the house. He is horrible on a leash, but we will be working on that and hopefully returning to obedience classes soon (he flunked). 

So, do you think I'm cute?

I think I'm cute.

I don't think it's nap time.

Hello, I'm getting big aren't I?

Puppy Breath! Meet Raisin!

Today we have another introduction to the BML. This might just be our favourite sort of post.

From Robin Zuckerman:

"This is Raisin Zuckerman.  I got him from rescue about 2 weeks after Pappy Zuckerman died from lymphoma. Manny was very depressed and would barely get out of bed in the morning.  He is enjoying his new little friend! Thanks. Robin Z"

Apparently his full name is Raisin Ulysses Zuckerman, a big name this little guy will have to grow into.

Can you resist this face?

Every puppy needs a pillow. Poor Manny!

Tank's Going Bald

Today, even though I have some other photos, I have jumped Shelly Adams' Tank to the top of the list. Shelly, and Tank, are looking for some help. Here's what Shelley had to say when she sent me these photos:

"So I have a problem that I need help with, folks. Tank has this huge area of bald skin on his back. Its been this way for MONTHS. The skin doesn't seem to itch or bother him at all, there are some places in the batch where the skin is darker than other areas. The biggest issue that I have noticed is he gets cold: FAST! He does a lot of blanket burrowing and what prompted the email  is that he got under the blanket with me this morning and his back was like ice cold feet!

So any ideas of what this could be? I've not seen seasonal alopecia in person, so I can't say yes or no to that. He never fusses about the cold, hasn't got any pain or discomfort and never seems to notice when we touch him there, its like he is oblivious to the baldness.

I put a t-shirt on him and he could not pee with the shirt on. LOL! His coat no longer fits, as he and I have both suffered horribly in not being able to go for walks anymore. I have no idea how much he weighs but it's too much: the tuck is almost non-existent. Please don't yell at me, I know: green beans and exercise! I just can't do it."

The following are Shelly's photos of Tank.