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    Finn, Freckles, and, Dudley (weight loss update)

    Well, things are going pretty well here in Texas. We aren't comfortable leaving the dogs unsupervised, yet, but, we have been letting them all sleep together, without muzzles and without putting anybody in a separate room. When we are both gone, though, Finn has a room with his bed, a queen sized bed, his water, a ceiling fan, a window, and, his chew toys. So far, no major squabbles. There's a little bit of growling every now and then, but, we do our best to keep it from going too much further. Everyone is doing fine, though, and, there have actually been a few play sessions involving all three dogs. I'll keep everyone updated, and, hopefully things either stay the way they are, or improve. I haven't been able to get any great photos, but, here are a few...this is a new camera, too, with a couple more megapixels than my mom's. Still getting used to it!

    Here's Finn, when I took him to the dog park, it was just him and me. I didn't feel comfortable taking all three dogs. But, Finn did really well and had a lot of fun with the few dogs that were there. It's been so long since he's really been socialized, I was nervous. Here he is in a field of flowers next to the park.

    ***Just as an update, all the puppies have gotten to healthier weights, especially Finn. He's right at about 70 pounds, yay! He was pushing 90 when I moved out of my parent's house (too many treats!!) in May. With a more controlled diet and consistent exercise, he's back in lean shape! Freckles is a thin dog naturally, and she's around 23 pounds, now. Dudley tends to fatten up quickly, but, he's around 18 or 20 pounds, now. We're all doing great!***



    Finn and Dudley on the bed. They are easier to photograph than Freckles, she's kinda flighty and is hard to still.



    Finn and Dudley outside...sorry, nothing spectacular!



    more coming...
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    Finn, playing with a stick, and, this is his first experience with sprinklers!



    and, all three of them...this is as close as i've gotten so far to getting a picture of the three of them.

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    And, here's pretty Freckles, chewing on a stick...



    and, handsome Finn...



    Finn is acclimating to Texas weather again...so, he's discovered that the bathtub is cool. So, here he is, chilling in the tub.



    And, a close up...



    Ok, that's all for now! Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!
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    It's nice to see Finn again. It looks like he's gotten bigger?
    Love Freckles, she's so cute.

    Guess you'll have to change your location!

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    great pics!
    I think so too - looks like he has filled out a lot!
    Still handsome as always!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kfamr
    It's nice to see Finn again. It looks like he's gotten bigger?
    Love Freckles, she's so cute.

    Guess you'll have to change your location!

    He did get bigger over the winter, for a few reasons...the major reason being that he wasn't able to swim. :/ Another one being my dad. Tended to give him more than rare treats. But, we are exercising him again, and, he is already showing a little more of that muscle tone that he used to have. I guess he's nearing about 85 pounds or so.

    And, yeah, Freckles is a beautiful dog. She's a bit of a **female dog** but we're working on that. She's extremely intelligent, which makes her a bit of a challenge, but, overall, everything's good.

    Haha that's funny that you mention that about the location. As soon as I typed that things were going well in Texas, I thought "I need to change that". I've changed it in myspace, but, not here. So, I'm off to do that!
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    Quote Originally Posted by shais_mom
    great pics!
    I think so too - looks like he has filled out a lot!
    Still handsome as always!
    Thanks! Yeah, just like I told Kay, he's filled out a lot, which is good...seems like before I couldn't put weight on him. He actually needs to lose a few, but, not much. We are putting him on a good active exercise regimen of off leash dog park romping and running with David. (I may be joining them as soon as I get good shoes! eek, I hate running! )
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    I'm glad everything if going good Kari Finn looks happy, do you think he still prefers to me an only child though? hehe.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CagneyDog
    I'm glad everything if going good Kari Finn looks happy, do you think he still prefers to me an only child though? hehe.
    Nah, I think he likes the doggy company. He tries to play with Freckles, but, he's a little too big for her. He'll have to learn to play softer and she'll have to learn that he's not doing it on purpose, I think they'll come to a good compromise eventually. But, we give them each plenty of one on one, and, tons of group love. And, I'm not working right now, so, I'm home all day with them. It's been the best arrangement for getting them used to eachother.
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    [QUOTE=finn's mom]Nah, I think he likes the doggy company. He tries to play with Freckles, but, he's a little too big for her. QUOTE]

    How much does Freckles weigh? She's a beauty

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    [QUOTE=CagneyDog]
    Quote Originally Posted by finn's mom
    Nah, I think he likes the doggy company. He tries to play with Freckles, but, he's a little too big for her. QUOTE]

    How much does Freckles weigh? She's a beauty
    Yeah, she is! I'm not sure, though, maybe 20 or 25 pounds? She's really light, very dainty. I think she's a Whippet mix, so, she has those small, but, sturdy bones. I need to get them all to the vet or something to get weighed. Especially Finn, I want to see what a difference there is once he gets into his active lifestyle again.
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    [QUOTE=finn's mom]
    Quote Originally Posted by CagneyDog

    Yeah, she is! I'm not sure, though, maybe 20 or 25 pounds? She's really light, very dainty. I think she's a Whippet mix, so, she has those small, but, sturdy bones. I need to get them all to the vet or something to get weighed. Especially Finn, I want to see what a difference there is once he gets into his active lifestyle again.
    Oh man! I never realized she was so small.

    I guess i should stop hijacking your thread now

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    [QUOTE=CagneyDog]
    Quote Originally Posted by finn's mom

    Oh man! I never realized she was so small.

    I guess i should stop hijacking your thread now
    You're not hijacking at all! I know, she looks bigger than she is, which makes Finn look huge! Come on, you know that's what you were thinking! But, yeah, she's tall for her weight, but, she's really leggy. I don't think Dudley weighs a lot less than her, and, he's a couple to three inches shorter. Like I said, I plan to get them all weighed, just for my own sake, and, I'll be sure to let you know if I was way off!
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    Just weighed myself holding Freckles, than not holding her. She's 27 pounds! But, as you can see, she fits under Finn's waist, so, she's I guess what you'd call a medium sized dog...
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    Good to see you're making progress with the pups! I hope things go well out in Texas for you.
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