My new puppy, Kiera!!

[cocker_luva]

I adopted a beautiful 5-month old purebred Black and Tan Coonhound early this morning from a local shelter! i named her Kiera (like kiera knightley) and she is perfect. she gets along with my dog, acts great around other dogs and is completely crate trained. as far as we can see shes house broke too, but we're still being careful. shes so far quiet at night. i have a tickin clock outside her crate, that ticks softly. some soft bedding and shes out like a light!!

well on to the pics!!

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Whats in the garage? Food?!

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Checkin out the house

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Chillin wit the neighbors dog, Jazz the Shepherd/Keeshond X

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Jazz found a stick, i dont think it tastes too good..

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Restin in between my legs, i love her big, ol' ears!

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She was distracted from her almost-nap

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Look how big she is already! And shes only 5 months!

[critter crazy]

Gosh almighty!! Look at the feet on that girl! She is all leg!! Wow is she gonna be bog!! I just adore her! Course I ahve a soft spot for Hounds! Congrats on your new Addition!

[cyber-sibes]

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Restin in between my legs, i love her big, ol' ears!Awww, me too! Kiera is a real cutie-pie, congratulations! it will be such fun to watch her grow....and grow....and grow, here on PT!

[luvofallhorses]

I posted this in dog breeds but will post here too. :D

oh my gosh! She's gorgeous and looks just like Scout, the black and tan coonhound down the street from me. thanks for choosing to adopt! :)

[chocolatepuppy]

Welcome to Pet Talk Kiera! You're a beauty! :D

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Hi Kiera! Welcome to PT - can't wait to watch you grow into your ears and feet :D

[Flatcoatluver]

Welcome to PT Kiera! She is so adorable! Those huge ears are soo cute.

[pitc9]

Yippee!! Another GREAT adoption story!!

Oh those ears! :eek: I love them!

She's beautiful! Like Pat said... can't wait to watch her grow... and grow!

[Ginger's Mom]

Kari, she is adorable! I, too, love her ears, they are so cute. :) I was very surprised when I got to the last picture and saw how big she is. She is going to be a big girl. :)

[Sevaede]

Welcome to PT Kiera! :D

What a beautiful girl you are! :D And yes, look at those pawsies! :eek: :D

[lute]

What a cutie! I commented on her pics on myspace. She is so big for a puppy! :eek: :D

[tikeyas_mom]

AWE she is sooo cute!!!! look at those floppy ears :D:D. Shes sure is a beautiful pup!! Shes gunna be HUGE!!!!

[Alysser]

She is gorgeous!! Congratulations!!

[Roxyluvsme13]

I *love* her name. She is a gorgeous girl, I have a soft spot for Black & tans :D

[cocker_luva]

yea she will be big, im not sure how much she weighs now. but her foster mom said she's real big for a 5 month old female. she estimated she'd be about 70-80 lbs. once shes full grown!!! good thing i got a cage big enough for her to grow into!!

and if anyone has any training tips for "hard-headed" dogs, i'd really appreciate it. shes makin good process for only having her 2 days and her training class starts soon, but i'd like a head start.

[cocker_luva]

so this is my background story on Kiera. since shes purebred and not many ppl in this area have coonhounds or mixes, im guessing she came from a breeder. and since she has alittle too much white on her chest and a bi-colored right eye (top half is brown, bottom half is yellow) the breeder got rid of her.

anyway she loves to chew, thank god its only bones and stuffed toys inside, and grass, leaves and sticks outside! shes doin great on the housebreaking. ive only had her for 4 days and shes already got sit and is quickly gettin down and come. im so proud of my girl. she is a handful thou, she follows me everywhere! which can be a problem when i have things to do around the house and still have to watch her every move.. :rolleyes:

but she walks great on a leash, her and jess are co-existin alot better. i mean, they wont be friends since jess is almost is 13 and kiera is 5 months. it doesnt help jess never has been one to like dogs.

well thats all for now