My blogging has been kind of upset by some circumstances. For those readers who have checked in on my facebook posting, I have become involved with a lil puppy. This lil fella has taken up most of my spare time.
Lil Puppy is likely a Bichon Frise. They are a european breed that derives from the French Barbet Water Spaniel and the Poodle. They are very small dogs, but are not in the Toy Class according to the AKC. They are technically gun dogs.
These pups are primarily known as companion animals. They have a very merry demeanor and were used as barter goods by Spanish sailors in the past. The breed is about 700 years old.
At different times, they have drifted in and out of popularity, They were favored by the French aristocracy in the 18th century. They frequently accompanied organ grinders. At various times they have been wild street dogs in places like Paris.
Lil puppy certainly is a wild dog. He is very mouthy and nips far too much for my liking. He also has a bad humping problem. Despite these behavioral problems, I have undertaken to get him trained.
He walks very well on leash, especially considering he is tiny. He also is pretty good about potty outside.
I know he had some tough times. These are not dogs to be kept in a cage in a parking lot.
His doctor check was clean. The doctor did say that they think he has anemia, which is probably because he was being fed rice and human food. I have him on a diet of US made puppy food. Oddly, his puppy food is far more expensive than the fare I usually dine on.
I have a friend who is helping me take care of him. When I go to my mountain home, lil puppy stays at an apartment with a three year old poodle. The poodle has what I would call an avant garde haircut that is very ornate. My friend takes good care of him, and has alot of patience and experience working with young kids. Perfect skills or experiencing a rather rude but sweet lil puppy.
I ended up taking lil puppy because he was not being well cared for. When he was with me, he never wanted to go back to the apartments where he "lived". He follows me everywhere; to the bathroom, to the bedroom, etc.
He has separation anxiety in abundance. He is somewhat crate trained, but when I have put him in the bathroom he barks and makes an odd sort of sobbing whimper. It is odd, and I have not heard a dog make that sound before.
I estimate his age to be maybe four months. He still has some coordination problems, and seems kind of weak. He is getting stronger and has ALOT of energy. He can take a two mile walk (on his tiny legs) and then romp around the apartment for an hour or so before he falls asleep.
I have learned that taking a dog back to the USA is not that difficult. I just need a rabies certificate.
Lil Puppy is definitely coming back to the USA if I have any say about it!
Lil Puppy is likely a Bichon Frise. They are a european breed that derives from the French Barbet Water Spaniel and the Poodle. They are very small dogs, but are not in the Toy Class according to the AKC. They are technically gun dogs.
These pups are primarily known as companion animals. They have a very merry demeanor and were used as barter goods by Spanish sailors in the past. The breed is about 700 years old.
At different times, they have drifted in and out of popularity, They were favored by the French aristocracy in the 18th century. They frequently accompanied organ grinders. At various times they have been wild street dogs in places like Paris.
Lil puppy certainly is a wild dog. He is very mouthy and nips far too much for my liking. He also has a bad humping problem. Despite these behavioral problems, I have undertaken to get him trained.
He walks very well on leash, especially considering he is tiny. He also is pretty good about potty outside.
I know he had some tough times. These are not dogs to be kept in a cage in a parking lot.
His doctor check was clean. The doctor did say that they think he has anemia, which is probably because he was being fed rice and human food. I have him on a diet of US made puppy food. Oddly, his puppy food is far more expensive than the fare I usually dine on.
I have a friend who is helping me take care of him. When I go to my mountain home, lil puppy stays at an apartment with a three year old poodle. The poodle has what I would call an avant garde haircut that is very ornate. My friend takes good care of him, and has alot of patience and experience working with young kids. Perfect skills or experiencing a rather rude but sweet lil puppy.
I ended up taking lil puppy because he was not being well cared for. When he was with me, he never wanted to go back to the apartments where he "lived". He follows me everywhere; to the bathroom, to the bedroom, etc.
He has separation anxiety in abundance. He is somewhat crate trained, but when I have put him in the bathroom he barks and makes an odd sort of sobbing whimper. It is odd, and I have not heard a dog make that sound before.
I estimate his age to be maybe four months. He still has some coordination problems, and seems kind of weak. He is getting stronger and has ALOT of energy. He can take a two mile walk (on his tiny legs) and then romp around the apartment for an hour or so before he falls asleep.
I have learned that taking a dog back to the USA is not that difficult. I just need a rabies certificate.
Lil Puppy is definitely coming back to the USA if I have any say about it!
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