**A few more /pics\ of the baby**

[shutterbug0303]

While she sleeps all curled up behind me, I thought I would put a few more pics and finish the story! This girl is just awesome! Every time she touches the grass - pee!! :D I feel like she is already in tune with our routine! The other girls are taking to her like cake! Sahara is THRILLED to have a baby to play with...and so is the baby! Chloe is a little more leary, but I can tell she is really warming up to her already! Venus...well, she is standing back, but seems to really like her...came up and gave the girl a kiss last night! :D

My girl has two distinguishing marks I thought I would share. I only have a pic of one right now...that would be the cow-lick she has down the back of her neck!! If you've ever seen Beethoven and know the pup named "Moe" - Just think of her :D Not quite as much because she has less fur, but still very noticable...and cute! :D It's kind of faint in this photo, but you get the idea....
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid163/pa8460f1cd81b3f03cdcd725d45bc9b29/f4999c37.jpg

She also has a "broken tail" :( Well, from what the vet has discovered, it happened either in utero or it is a congenital defect :( It doesn't hurt her at all and wags just fine. Just a knot near the base of her tail...gives her character, I think ;)

Her eyes will only stay blue for a few more days - week (ish)...she is already starting to loose some of it and greenish flecks are darkening around the corner. Just like human babies, pups are also born with blue eyes. The Blue Danes just tend to last a little longer. I will be sad to see them go...I think they are just GORGEOUS! So I'm taking a million photos to preserve the memory....well, on to the pictures :D ... in the next post ;)

[shutterbug0303]

Playing in the yard this morning
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid163/pc90e689ca77a44bd894e9d353b93156c/f4999c99.jpg
Bedroom play-time
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid163/p77e563d8406bc236bee2d673d3305d46/f4999bbc.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid163/p13ed2c7726976bab6d0725e4d2941f23/f4999b66.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid163/pb9ad518b09ad4f151100e446eaca38dc/f4999afe.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid163/p93b70ae0cac61098120d0934d92bb3df/f4999a9d.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid163/p986c3704adfff92030f21520f25eeb05/f4999a1f.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid163/p8f6e7ae51c1da7ccbd32d2d87a18db9b/f49999db.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid163/pc84a5e2786394ca2a923047dd252208f/f499998c.jpg

[Lexi_Lover]

Awwww.......shes so adorable Judy! I'm so happy for you again! :p I wish she didn't lose the colour either, her eyes are beautiful! Glad to hear the girls are doing good with her, how about some group shots? :D Sahara must know she has to make a good bond now, or else she might outgrow her, and then :eek: take over! ;) Did you come up with a name yet for her? What about Moe? :p

Those shots are priceless!

[Dixieland Dancer]

What awesome pictures of an awesome pup!!! I love her blue eyes too! :D But look at those fantastic huge paws!!! ;) It will be fun watching her grow into them!! :D

[sammy101]

how adorable!:D just gotta love those Danes,especially blue ones:D Its going to be fun watching her grow into those feet;) :p

[lute]

OMG!!! soooooooo cute! i can't wait to meet the new baby!:D

[senorita02]

She is just downright GORGEOUS! I love her!! and the pretty blue eyes, i did the same thing with Rita, i went crazy taking pics while she had blue eyes too :D

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

I just can't get over how BEAUTIFUL she is!!!:D:D Winston has the same thing on his neck lol.

[Tweety_Pie]

Aww, shes gorgeous.

My aunt breeds Great Danes, and she currently has 3 (adults)..she has a blue named Ice, a black named August, and a fawn named Triton. When Triton was little his mom stepped on his tail, and its kinda crooked at the end.. I know I have pics of them somewhere, I will have to show you them:)

[flamepony12]

Awww, I love the last pic!! :D She's adorable!! Have you found a name yet??

[Glacier]

She's beautiful! What a spectacular color!

[dukedogsmom]

She is just too cute! Will she keep those beautiful blue eyes? Her coat looks so soft, like velvet.

[Karen]

I bet she feels like warm wiggly velvet right now. She is completely adorable! And while we know here eyes will change color some, she's already got that sweet puppy look down pat. It's so good that she's getting along with the other dogs so far as well!

[shutterbug0303]

Originally posted by dukedogsmom
Will she keep those beautiful blue eyes? Her coat looks so soft, like velvet.

Unfortunately, she will loose the blue...they will end up being a shade of greenish-brown. There are already greenish flecks in them, so the change has begun.

Her coat is SOOO SOFT! :D We had our first bath today to get all the puppy slobber from her brothers and sisters off and it has made a huge difference! Silky smooth little girl


Originally posted by flamepony12
Have you found a name yet?

ggrr! No, I haven't!!! This is getting crazy, but I just feel like nothing is fitting her! I want something soft and "lady-like" and also something "different"...lol...not just a common name. Also, her registered name must start with an "E", so that isn't helping things either. Of course, her call name doesn't have to have anything to do with her registered name, but I figured it would make more sense that way?!?! :confused: I'm just stumped! lol

Oh...I was able to get some cuddly group shots of the girls...so I'll post more later. It's time for a nap right now! This girl is exhausting! lol

[Lexi_Lover]

Would you like some suggestions for names? ;)

[shutterbug0303]

Post away! ;) :D

[manda_moo87]

She is SO cute!!! Here are some name suggestions... :)

Abby
Azure
Breeze
Cyan
Echo
Indigo/Indy
Jade
Sapphie
Sky
Splash

[Lexi_Lover]

Originally posted by manda_moo87
She is SO cute!!! Here are some name suggestions... :)

Abby
Azure
Breeze
Cyan
Echo
Indigo/Indy
Jade
Sapphie
Sky
Splash

Remember they have to start with E Amanda! :p I PMed mine to you Judy! :D

[Lexi_Lover]

I'll post them anyways! :p

Escada
Eclair
Ebi
Ebony
Enki
Epic
Ece(queen)
Eden
Elea
Elisha
Ecka
Elisabeth(gracious gift of the Lord)
Elle
Etoile(Star)


And my personal favourite: Elite!:)

[manda_moo87]

Originally posted by Lexi_Lover
Remember they have to start with E Amanda! :p

Ah, oops didn't know that! :o LOL, well here are some E names then... ;)

Echo
Eclipse
Edan/Eden
Ella
Elena
Ellie
Eloise
Elsa
Ember
Emma
Emily
Emmy
Evie

[Karen]

Emelia Graycie
Ember's Charcoal Dream - Char for short?
(H)Eaven's Velvet Angel - Velvet
Elissa Blue - Lissa or Blue for short?
Eleador
Eowyn - Wyndy for short?
Evenstar's Gray Mare - Graymary for short?

[shutterbug0303]

I just love all of your ideas guys! Thanks so much!!!

This girl has been a hard one to name - nothing seemed to fit her personality...but I think I've come to a decision :D

***drum roll***

Introducing (again...lol)

Willowrun's Evening Skye ~ Skye for short :D

I must admit, Amanda's post got me thinking "outside of the box"...so thanks for the boost! But I really loved so many of the names! Especially Graycie! That is really cute!!!

[Bigyummydog]

MAXIMUS had almost jade, maybe forest
green eyes until he was about 5 months
old...then they turned a pretty gold color,
to match his fur...anyway...your little girl
will be georgeous...but those blue eyes
sure are pretty...:p :p

[manda_moo87]

Originally posted by shutterbug0303

I must admit, Amanda's post got me thinking "outside of the box"...so thanks for the boost!

Your welcome! :) Glad my post was good for something lol! I LOVE the name, its beautiful and suites her perfectly.

[LuvGold00]

My goodness look at those eyes! What a stunning little pupper!

[Oggyflute]

She is so beautiful.:) I was just going to suggest using two words as such, Evening Skye is just perfect. We wanted to name our girl Flute of course but the kennel name had to start with a G. It was actually the breeder who suggested Gorgeous Flute as her name.:)

[kimlovescats]

She is just beautiful, and I LOVE the big clumsy puppy look!!!:D

[luvofallhorses]

I would name her Candy since she looks so sweet jmho. Hehe she's gorgeous! :D

[Logan]

Skye, you are simply beautiful!!!! :)

[Buddy Blaze Lover]

What a beautiful pup you are Skye!! I love those big puppy eyes!!!:D

[anna_66]

I could go on forever on how beautiful, gorgeous and sweet your little girl is! She is absolutely stunning! I want her sooo bad:D
You sure are lucky to have such a pretty girl!!!!!

Ever find a name to suit her yet?

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

I LOVE the name Skye! I ahd a Dalmatian named Skye before, she was a great dog and i'm sure your Skye will be aswell:D

[ktreva52]

Welcome to the Dog of the Day family, Evening Skye! I do like that name. Glad you didn't select "Echo," (no offense to the suggester) 'cause NOISE names tend to produce NOISY dogs. At least, with MY Echo, it was true. Her son is not anywhere near as noisy!

Skye is gorgeous and I, too, wish she could keep those blue eyes. But, green-gold will go well with the coat, too. Hugs to all the doggies and other pets. Christi