handsome finn (2 pics)

[finn's mom]

Hey, everyone. These two pictures were taken yesterday at the lake. I took a lot more, of Finn playing...I have to pick which ones I want to post, though. I don't have time now, I'm going to learn how to ride a bike. (I learned when I was nine, and, rode for two months, and, 20 years later, I'm going to try it again!) So, I'm outta here for the day. But, I liked these two and wanted to share them. He's getting to be so handsome. Oh, and, he met a friendly yellow lab today named Maddie. It was their first play together, so, I left the camera at home. Next time!

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y271/kariann9181976/august122005001.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y271/kariann9181976/august122005002.jpg

[cloverfdx]

Wow he sure has grown into a handsome boy. I love the photos, thanks for sharing them. Did/ is Finn going for a bike ride with you?

[Buddy Blaze Lover]

Oh Finn, you are growing into SUCH a handsome man!!!!!:D Those are awesome pictures, I just love your face!! *kisses*!:D And your body build just seems perfect...wow, I'm sure your mom is VERY proud of you!!!!!:D;) Please give dear Finn a hug and kiss from me Kari!!;) And Blaze says hi!!

P.S. How old is Finn now??;)

[luvofallhorses]

Hi, Finn! Nice to see you sweetie! :D

[RobiLee]

I always think Finn is a gorgeous labbie boy! Great pics.

[Jadapit]

Oh Kari, he is such a great looking dog. He is getting really big. Good luck with the bike riding. I love bike riding, i havent done it in a long time. Hmmmm maybe i will get the bike out.;)

[GoldenLuv]

What a handsome pup

[AllAmericanPUP]

he is indeed very handsome:D

[finn's mom]

Originally posted by cloverfdx
Did/ is Finn going for a bike ride with you?

Not yet...I need to get comfortable on the bike before I'll take him with me. And, I also need to feel like he won't pull me every which way, he's still very crazy when he sees other dogs or kids. We'd definitely have to practice a lot. ;)

[Ginger's Mom]

He certainly is a very handsome boy. Looks like he knows it too. :) Good boy, Finn.

[Tonielle]

:D He is so so gorgeous!!!

His colouring is just like my Alfie-pops... Ooooh - I hope he is half as handsome as Finn!

[finn's mom]

Originally posted by Buddy Blaze Lover
P.S. How old is Finn now??;)

He'll be two on Christmas Eve! :) His birthday ticker is in my signature. He's about 20 months old.

[finn's mom]

Thanks everyone for the sweet compliments! Bike riding was so much fun. I didn't fall once! :) I'm a cautious learner, though, too...we're probably going to Folly Beach tomorrow to ride in the sand. Maybe kayak, too. My friend says if you go in this one area, dolphins get really close to you! That would be awesome!

[Tonielle]

Hey Finn's mum,

What breed(s) are in Finn?

[finn's mom]

Originally posted by Tonielle
Hey Finn's mum,

What breed(s) are in Finn?

He's a labrador retriever. He's text book, through and through. ;) What makes you ask that? People ask all the time if he has golden retriever in him because of his color, but, it's just a dark shade of yellow. Just like white labs are just light yellow, but, they're not a mix. I'm not irritated, I'm just curious. I've never seen anything but lab in him, even though he looks nothing like the labs you see in shows. Which is a good thing, in my opinion. ;)

[conan02]

very cute! my german shepherd just passed away aug10th
he was not even 3! he died from epilepsy

[finn's mom]

Originally posted by My_german_sheperd_is_in_heaven
very cute! my german shepherd just passed away aug10th
he was not even 3! he died from epilepsy

I'm sorry to hear that...you can put a tribute to him in the dog memorial section, if you wanted to do that.

[beeniesmom]

As always, it is a great pleasure to see pics of you sweet lil man!
He's so handsome!

[Tonielle]

Hi there

I'm glad you're not irritated... Firstly, as you say, breed colours and builds vary.
Ireland's labs (working and show) differ greatly from eachother and Golden Retrievers are TOTALLY DIFFERENT from home (Canada) to here.

I only asked if he was a possible mix because my Alfie looks a heckuva lot like Finn but his mother is a pb German Shepherd!!


Forgive me for posting pics on Finn's thread, but the colouring is so similar!
I'm assuming Alf's Daddy must have been a lab... (he was a one night stand)
*edited to add:

These photos are two weeks old and his colour has changed a bit (as has his shape and size!) but he's so similar to Finn now it's crazy!

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/Horizons/alfiesittinghandsome.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/Horizons/maybeinthehouse.jpg

[finn's mom]

Originally posted by Tonielle


I only asked if he was a possible mix because my Alfie looks a heckuva lot like Finn but his mother is a pb German Shepherd!!


Forgive me for posting pics on Finn's thread, but the colouring is so similar!


These photos are two weeks old and his colour has changed a bit (as has his shape and size!) but he's so similar to Finn now it's crazy!

Yeah, depending on how the question is asked, my reaction goes from being cool with it to being insulted. You asked in such a manner that I wasn't offended in the slightest. Finn's build is more like what you'd see running in a field, like a hunting dog. He's very rangy looking. It's so funny, though, the different things people say. Some people say he looks like the perfect lab (poster boy for labs), and, others say he doesn't look at all like a lab. It's just weird. ;)

I think you can really see the german shepherd in Alfie's face. He's beautiful! Their coloring is very close! Finn's littermates were black and almost white. He was the only one that got the redder color. That's why I chose him! :) And, don't worry about posting his pics, I want to see them!

[Tonielle]

Oh when you said he was pb lab I just assumed he was a Field trial lab... or 'working strain'

Once you said it I could see it immediately!

Show labs are very different, but they're also not as handsome and striking (in my opinion!)

Toni

[finn's mom]

Originally posted by Tonielle
Show labs are very different, but they're also not as handsome and striking (in my opinion!)

Toni

I agree. I think show dogs are amazing animals, but, there aren't many breeds that if given a choice, I'd pick them over the working dogs of the same breeds. Like border collies and huskies, two that come immediately to mind. I like the leaner, less furry types. But, all of them are beautiful. Just for different reasons!

[Tonielle]

I like the leaner, less furry types. But, all of them are beautiful. Just for different reasons!

Yes, I agree :)

[Daisy and Delilah]

Finn, you're looking as handsome as ever Big Man. Gosh, you're a good looking boy. Please have Mom give you some extra kisses for us. Kari; so glad you had a good bike ride. When I got my new bike a few years ago, I got on the bike, drove down the driveway, went into the road and fell right in the middle of the street. Road rash is no fun. I looked so stupid out there. I was even laughing when I got up. I hadn't been on a bike in 20 years either. Being cautious is a good idea. Have fun!

Terry