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#194184 - 05/10/08 10:11 AM
New GSD pup, Robby
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Michele Hinton
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Registered: 12/30/07
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Seems like everyone is getting new pups now, I might as well introduce my own pup, Foss vom Schraderhaus, aka Robby (8 1/2 wk/o).
6wk/o
8.5 wk/o
I got him 5 days ago, and boy has it been fun and a huge pain. He came with two weeks left of finals, and I've done almost no studying, or sleeping. I'm now living in a family's downstairs apartment with a friend of mine until college is over (dorms won't allow pets), and I then can go home to a much more dog friendly environment. Let me tell you, its incredibly stressful, frustrating, and time consuming being a "single mom" without the right equipment to raise a pup.
Robby has been a great pup so far, amazing nerves. No reaction to noises (cars or busses driving by), curious about everything. Hopefully he's got the makings of a SchH dog. He doesn't have the drives yet that I'm used to/ hoping for... but Im sure they will develop with time and drive games. The poor thing has Coccidia, so I've been battleing diarrhia the whole time.
Its going to take a bit, though, to get used to the breed, having had border collies all my life.
I want to thank this forum for all the great info, and for indirectly talking me out of getting a showline pup  . I'm sure I will be asking tons of questions in the future.
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#194198 - 05/10/08 11:31 AM
Re: New GSD pup, Robby
[Re: Carol Boche]
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Saffron K. Hall
Registered: 01/24/03
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Loc: Austin TX
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Oh that is just TOO cute......I want one!!!!!
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#194231 - 05/10/08 02:22 PM
Re: New GSD pup, Robby
[Re: RobbinMann]
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Michele Hinton
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Registered: 12/30/07
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Hi everyone, thanks for your kind words.
Karla,
I go home in 1 week. Can't wait to get him into a properly sized crate. The one he was shipped in is too big. Just trying to make due with lots of potty breaks.
Carol,
Yes, he was having diarrhea when I got him. Thought it was just from stress, and diet change. But after 4 days, and the Kaopectate, pumpkin, and plain yogurt didn't work, I decided to get him checked out. And sure enough, he has coccidia.
Robbin,
Hehehe, I think I'll keep Robby around a little bit longer, but thanks for the offer.
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#194240 - 05/10/08 03:34 PM
Re: New GSD pup, Robby
[Re: Michele Hinton]
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Maisha Butler
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Registered: 01/12/08
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Loc: High Desert, California
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Hello Michele,
I have a new puppy also. Yes it's a lot of work and I don't know how you do it by yourself and in school! But he is adorable. Congratulations!
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