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[Deb Motter]

Well, I guess I could formally introduce myself and my Bonnie girl, even though I got ahead of myself and posted already. It is great to find a place where people love to talk about their dogs. I have learned so much just by browsing all the posts.

I am Deb and my husband is Dave. I'm a stay at home mom with Bonnie for now, she just wouldn't like being alone all day.


Bonnie is sweet
And cute and smart---sometimes way too smart!
The most wonderful dog in the world
In my opinion

She also occasionally nominates herself
For the "Most Annoying Dog of the Year" award.
And WINS!

After having a geriatric Lab-Rottie for several years, we forgot how exhausting a pup can be! Wow! She is full of energy. (I actually don't think our other dogs WERE this demanding). She is like a personal trainer to me. "Now Mom", its time to go for a walk" (speedwalk, if she has her way). "Now it's time to throw the ball 99 times. Now throw the Frisbee." "Let's chase the laser light". Now it's time to bike ride with the Bikerdog." "OK, time for lunch." etc... (Agility starts next week.)

We don't know for sure WHAT kind she is, except her mom was a German Shepherd mix, mostly tan. From her behavior she might have some border collie...who knows.? She does try to herd me around. I would be glad to hear your guesses.

Our biggest challenge is that she is so excitable and friendly. She would knock down a neighbor child with her boisterous, loving greeting and scare them to death. We are really working hard on the sit, down, stay and come commands, but off leash, she is just GONE!

I'll try to post 3 pictures of her-- at 10 wks; 5 months, and now.

Thanks for giving me a chance to go on and on about my obsession!

At 10 weeks. Now and always her favorite spot is at the window, watching for Daddy.

[Deb Motter]

Bonnie at 5 months; Her ears and legs are growing faster than the rest of her!

[Deb Motter]

Bonnie today: So regal and adult looking---but she's really wondering, "When can I sneak into the bathroom and steal the toilet paper again?"

[anna_66]

Always nice to have someone new! I think you'll like it as much as I do! That Bonnie is such a sweetheart, I love her ears! Always love to see the pics! Again Welcome! Look forward to hearing from you again

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

Welcome to Pet Talk, Deb! You are going to love it here. I know I do.

Bonnie's pictures are great! What an adorable puppy she was and what a beuatiful adult she has become! I love the way her ear bends!

[Tanya&Fritz]

Welcome! I also have a pup. He's one now but sure doesn't act it. This morning he was chewing on something and I just thought "I give up, it's your problem if you get sick!". Then I went to put my earrings on and one was missing I'll probably find it in the backyard when I get home tonight!

[hobird58]

Welcome Deb and Dave and Bonnie. Thanks for the wonderful pictures. Bonnie is adorable. I have a 5 month old Golden Ret. who looks (long and lanky) like Bonnie did at 5 months.

I am new too and really have loved joining this group!

S & S
(Sal and Sierra)

"Where there is love there is life" Gandhi

[jennifert]

Welcome to PetTalk! Bonnie is such a beauty!! You said her mom was a german right? She looks a lot like my Duncan with those long legs! That doesn't help yo much since I have no idea what type of dog Duncan is!! But Bonnie also reminds me of Barbiro's lady, a flat-coated retriever. And I certainly see border collie in that pretty pretty face, and those petite feet!

I look forward to seeing more pictures and learning more about you and your family!

Welcome!

[wolflady]

Welcome to Pet Talk, Deb!! Bonnie is an absolutely gorgeous dog!! She sounds like a lot of fun, and what a pretty face!!!
I see you're in West Lafayette! Did you go to Purdue??!! LOL LOL That's where I went! I'm a transplant midwesterner to the west coast! Be sure to give Bonnie a big hug from me and say hello to good ol West Lafayette for me too!!

**hugs**
Karen

[tatsxxx11]

Welcome Deb, Dave and Bonnie!!! Bonnie is adorable!!! What a beautiful girl. I love those ears! And she has the sweetest face What a doll! And Deb, for a second there I thought my Lab Star was spending some unwelcome time at your house!

After having a geriatric Lab-Rottie for several years, we forgot how exhausting a pup can be! Wow! She is full of energy. (I actually don't think our other dogs WERE this demanding). She is like a personal trainer to me. "Now Mom", its time to go for a walk" (speedwalk, if she has her way). "Now it's time to throw the ball 99 times. Now throw the Frisbee." "Let's chase the laser light". Now it's time to bike ride with the Bikerdog." "OK, time for lunch." etc... (Agility starts next week

Welcome to you all from one certified personal trainer to another!

[sabies]

Bonnie is adorable, very smart looking too. Welcome to Pet Talk!

[Crikit]

Hey Deb welcome to pet talk Bonnies adorable both as a pup and an adult

[ilovehounds]

Wow bonnie is beautiful. Those are really good pictures, its hard to get nice pictures of black dogs but you have done an amazing job at capturing bonnie and her beauty.

I see the shepherd in her, looking into her face is like looking into our shepherds face she also looks like a black lab ?? whatever she is shes beautiful.

Welcome and keep those great pix coming

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Welcome to Pet Talk, Deb Motter!!! I'm sure you'll love it here! I have a Black Lab, named Sadie!

Again, welcome!

[Deb Motter]

Thanks all for the warm welcomes. And the guesses about Bonnie.
It's fun to guess when you don't know. She is about 45 lbs "full grown", not as big as we thought she would get. We have also speculated about Labs, Treveurns, and Flatcoats in her background, but she is smaller. Even smaller than her shepherd mix mom.

I'm looking forward to learning a lot here.