Meet Dale!! The newest addition to our family!! (Where is MOCHA, you ask??)

[Christiansmommy]

....i know you are all wondering...where is MOCHA?? Well, we were thinking the whole time that we wanted a female and a layed back female...since we have Christian. When we arrived at the breeders house, he handed us Mocha and then gave us the option of thinking about possible taking this male puppy instead (who was still available). He said he didnt want to make the decision for us. So that was the hardest decision ever!! But we were lucky to have been able to spend a ton of time with both of them on Friday and Saturday. Well needless to say, Dale picked us!! We just couldnt leave without him. Mocha was very reserved and almost shy. Swissies are laid back breed to begin with , but her temperment led me to believe that she would have been too shy for Christian. Dale was just soooo friendly and a major people person!! We are so lucky.

He slept pretty much the whole ride home (7-8 hours). Didnt whine hardly at all. Peed and pooped at the rest stops. And ALREADY walks well on a leash. He slept the whole night (in the crate next to our bed with NOT a peep out of him)!!,...woke, took him outside and he peed. ate and then pooped outside and peed again. We let him play a bit in and outside, took him back in, ptu him in the crate for a nap...whined a little, but then fell asleep. When he woke, i took himoutside and played again and he peed again!

We are in love!!! Here are a few pics, with many more to come:

Here are the puppies laying in the grass...
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid69/p3362554578c2d4e56270f3a81275acad/fbafc4ae.jpg

Here are some BIG Adults :)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid69/p673c5879096e3943c477edff1e96fe60/fbafc325.jpg

Meet Mommy (on our left) and daddy (on our right)...
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid69/pf131b3262b6bac9db90f75ee0c7b1b07/fbafc307.jpg

Puppies trying to get a few lasts sips of mommies milk...
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid69/pce65b2268f443e8ee38ef49ce709ffa4/fbafc2ea.jpg

more to come................

[Christiansmommy]

Here is little (not for long) Dale....With his Nannie :)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid69/p6cc343ef83342ca46bc49dfdc43253e5/fbafc342.jpg

Dale sleeping in car :)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid69/p95f5f57926e66051b7a805c6c33a46d6/fbafc299.jpg

Snoozing again :)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid69/p56d2705a021a9f952f7c379d436f3f8a/fbafc26d.jpg


Anyway, he is named after Dale Jr. (from NASCAR)...my hubby's fave driver! He is already laying with Christian and Christian already says his name. They WILL be the best of friends FOR SURE...he is just too friendly!! Hope you enjoyed and i will post more pics later...

Robyn

[Rachel]

Oh, Robyn, I get to be the first to congratulate you!

What a surprise that your little baby girl turned out to be a little baby boy, but then those puppies do do the picking, don't they?
Dale is absolutely beautiful and from what you say has a disposition to match his looks.

Your hubby did a good job in naming the little guy too. Dale seems to suit him perfectly. (Dale Earnhardt, Jr. was in our town this past Thursday at the Gander Mountain Store. You should have seen the traffic from people wanting to meet him. )

Again, congratulations on the new member of your family and thank you for sharing all the excitement leading up to this event. But just because you have this added responsibility in your life, it doesn't excuse you from keeping us updated on each and every development.

[lovemyshiba]

puppy breath!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:) :)

I just love little Dale--he looks so soft!!!!
I'm sure you made the right choice--he picked you after all!!

I'm so happy to see that you finally have your Swissie--I can't wait to hear all of his stories, and watch him grow!!!

Congratulations!!!:)

[KYS]

I am so happy for you.
It sure sounds, Dale was the right choice,
his temperment sounds fantastic.
Thanyou for sharing, not only his pics, but
his parents and siblings pictures too.
I see that you and mom did not get lost. lol
I am so excited for you.

[Tina]

Congrats!!! Dale is too cute!! You all named him after a great nascar driver;) I think the name fits him well. Can't wait to see more pics.

[Pam]

Yes that is me holding my granddog! What a precious bundle of puppyness he is! I had to force myself to leave last night. He and Christian are going to be best buds!!

After a while Dale just plopped down in the home-made bed that Robyn had made for him and drifted off to puppy dreamland. Christian laid down next to him and Dale lifted up his little head and put it on Christian's shoulder and closed his eyes again. I could have died on the spot from cuteness overload!!!

While Dale slept, the kitties curiously came over and sniffed him. I thought Dandy might have been puffing up a little but then realized she is just a fluffy kitty naturally (not like my boys). I think they will be fine with Dale and he will grow up knowing them so I do think we will have a good fur family all under one roof eventually.

I have to go back over today for another dose of puppy breath and let Bella and Ripley meet their new "cousin." :)

[Aspen and Misty]

Originally posted by Christiansmommy


Snoozing again :)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid69/p56d2705a021a9f952f7c379d436f3f8a/fbafc26d.jpg





I LOVE this picture! O what a cutie! I am so jelouse! I Love his markings! He has a gorgeouse face! You certainly have a wonderful dog on your hands there.

Ash

[Karen]

Puppy heaven!

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid69/p3362554578c2d4e56270f3a81275acad/fbafc4ae.jpg

and it's good to see Mom and Dad are healthy, happy dogs, too!

Welsome to Pet Talk, Dale!

[Rachel]

Originally posted by Karen
Puppy heaven!

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid69/p3362554578c2d4e56270f3a81275acad/fbafc4ae.jpg


Isn't that the truth! Good thing I wasn't along on this trip, because this picture would have had me down there rolling around in the grass with the lot of them.

[lovemyshiba]

Originally posted by Rachel
Isn't that the truth! Good thing I wasn't along on this trip, because this picture would have had me down there rolling around in the grass with the lot of them.

lol, Rachel--me too!!!:D

[jenluckenbach]

What a beautiful pup. Nicely marked. Have fun with him.

[ChrisH]

Congratulations! He is soooo gorgeous!!:)

[GoldenRetrLuver]

Oh! Congrats! Dale is GORGEOUS! So PRECIOUS! :D

[sasvermont]

You know, personalities mean so much in a pet. That is why I let my Aby breeder pick the cat for me. They get to deal with the little furry things from day one and get to know their personalities!

Congratulations! Dale looks like a sweetie. Did you consider taking both Mocha and Dale?

What a sweet and nicely fitting in doggie you have their Robyn. Sounds to me like you made the right decision.

Welcome home Dale!

Love,
Auntie Sas
:D

[Logan]

He is just darling, Robyn!!! :) And I'm delighted to see that he already loves his new brother and his Nannie too!!! :)

Thanks for the great pictures!!!! Breathe some puppy breath for me, please!!!! :D

[Christiansmommy]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by sasvermont


Did you consider taking both Mocha and Dale?

I made the comment jokingly about taking them both (it was a hard decision to pick between the two of them, but Dale's personality shined)....but the breeder said, and of course, i knew i couldnt take both also...that one would be enough for now. Being that he is such a larger breed dog (and my first one at that). But i can definitly see us making the treck back down south in a year for another :) He is such a character and loves loves loves being right by your side. He and Christian have already fell in love. I should mention the cats seem completely relaxed. He makes no attempt to go after them...they are more curious about him!!

I will try to post more pics tonight after Christian has gone off to bed (it's easier that way :))

Thanks everyone for the compliments. I cant wait for another closeby Pettalk meeting...i would love for his fellow doggie friends here to get to meet :)!!!

[clara4457]

Robyn - I am so happy for you!!! Dale is just adorable. Congrats and keep us all posted on his progress (with pics of course) :D

[wolfsoul]

Congrats!

Dale is soooo adorable! What wonderful markings he has! I love how symetrical they are :)

If I were you, I'd consider showing him. He's too cute!!!! :D

more pics!!! Please!!!

[tatsxxx11]

Robyn, little Dale is absolutely precious! Oh, however do you keep YOUR paws off him!:D He's sounds so sweet, with the perfect temperament for a growing family such as yours! I'm so happy for you and wish you all the best with your new love! Suck in some puppy breath for me and kiss those BIG, beautiful paws! Welcome home, adorable Dale!:)

[RockyRoad]

Aww, he is sooo cute! What an adorable face! Congrats on your new pup! :)

[Vermontcat]

Congratulations! Dale is such a cute puppy. I love his markings and he has such a sweet face!:D
Do you have more photos yet? Isn't it past Christian's bedtime now?:)

[Christiansmommy]

Originally posted by Vermontcat
Do you have more photos yet? Isn't it past Christian's bedtime now?:) [/B]

Christian is FINALLY asleep ;) Here are some pics from today :

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid69/pdeca123e6b14c508735f2fa212dd582b/fbae3229.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid69/pe98f4eb785e0615d55d337c33cea3965/fbae3158.jpg

Here he is with a toy from Auntie SAS ;)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid69/p6456f74688cc9bd2b654c92547fb4244/fbae30f2.jpg

Here is a pic of more than we can ever ask for...snuggle buddies forever:)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid69/p2d62600b79cd422f9716e3a8840f03f0/fbae3085.jpg

[ParNone]

Oh Wow! He is just too adorable! So photogenic... and
look how big those paws are!!

Par...

[Cookiebaker]

Oh Wow, how DID I miss this????

Dale is a super cutie! I swear I can smell the puppy breath all the way over here, coming through my computer screen. ;) The pictures are breathtaking!!

p.s. The exact same thing happened when we went to pick up Malone. We were dead set on getting a girl, but Malone outshined the rest, and we brought him home instead. :p

[K9karen]

OMG Robyn..Dale is AWESOME! What an adorable, sweet face! I love the photo of Christian and Dale together,,almost the same size! :D If I had known..hell..I would have hitched a ride with you!! ;) Dan sounds incredible, as does his wife,,,I can't think of a better job in the world than to be with all those dogs and puppies!! I know you guys were just dying..esp; Nannie! And the hospitality to boot!! WOW! How fabulous that Dale is off to a good start!! It can only get even better!! Worth the wait, huh?? Now I guess I'll just HAVE to drive over the bridge and see all of you..no more excuses!!! Lots of love,and happiness to everyone! Hope to see you soon (with K9Logan)

[Uabassoon]

Aww those are the cutest pictures! Congrats on your new addition. I'm looking forward to seeing more pictures and watching him grow.

[Rachel]

Originally posted by Christiansmommy
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid69/pdeca123e6b14c508735f2fa212dd582b/fbae3229.jpg



I just love this picture. What a doll baby this little guy is. And the picture of him with Christian...could it be more perfect? Maybe as they grow you could take more like this, so we can see the size comparison. I have a feeling it won't be hard to catch them in a very similar position.

[anna_66]

OMG! He is just the cutest thing I've ever seen:D

I bet you all had such a wonderful time playing with the pups and visiting with the "big" dogs. Oh how I wish I could have been there too. You must have felt like you were in puppy heaven!

Looks and sounds as if Dale is already fitting into your house perfectly. That picture of him & Christian is priceless! I'm sure they will be best buds.

And this pic:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid69/pdeca123e6b14c508735f2fa212dd582b/fbae3229.jpg
All I can say is cuuuuute!!!

Now remember, you need to take lots of pictures, we want to watch this boy grow, and grow and grow;)

Congratulations and welcome to PT Dale:D

[bnormal]

Dale is just way too cute! I want a puppy!

:D :D :D

[GSDgurl]

WOW....what a cutie~!!! I just love him~! Im glad you picked the right one for yall.....sounds like him n' Christian well be friends forever~! Have fun w/ that lil' boy!


Thanx for sharing~!:D

[taylorboy]

you're new baby is beautiful, I love the pictures of the litter. They are beautiful dogs. Just curious as to what breed they are. I love the reason for the name to. I must share with you that when we got our yellow lab last fall it took us a week to name him and believe me there were alot of Nascar names being thrown into the mix. Rusty, Elliott, not to mention we're big Dodge fans so the names Durango and Dakota came up to. needless to say the name taylor came about, it is my boyfriends favorite name for a child some day and we used it for the dog. :)

[Logan]

Robyn, I have certainly had you all on my mind today!!I hope that the second full day at home is going well!!! Hugs and kisses to all of your furry and "skin" kids.

Dale is too precious for words. I just wish I could smell his puppy breath, face to face!! :)

[shais_mom]

He is simply precious!
Hope to hear more about him!

[tikeyas_mom]

awww I am green with envey!!!!! lol he is sooo cute, keep him well excersized because I seen some chubby adult in one of thoughs pics ;). He is super cute. !!!!! :p

[Cincy'sMom]

OMG!! If he is not just the cutest little thing!!! Congrats!!!

I don't know how you got our of there without taking the whole pile!!! What gorgeous dogs!!!!

[Layka3000]

awwww they are soooo cute! What are their names?