Introducing Ryder! (#47: Updated Pics!)

[luvofallhorses]

He's so cute. You're going to have one great Christmas this year with him!

[happylabs]

I already posted on FB but have to comment here as well. He is just gorgeous and adorable! He is bonding with you so well. All of the pics are great. The one where he is sleeping and you can see his pretty red collar....Ohhhhh....

His face is just so precious. He is going to be an excellent companion.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Congrats & welcome home Ryder!!! He sure is adorable and I love all of his pictures. I'm sure that everything will go well and I look forward to being able to watch him grow up here on PT.

[cloverfdx]

Dont you guys have laws on pups leaving their mums before 8 weeks like we do . I hope his heart is ok, the the other vet that vacc'd him with his breeder didn't pick up on it?

He is a bit cute, have fun getting to know him.

[CountryWolf07]

Dont you guys have laws on pups leaving their mums before 8 weeks like we do . I hope his heart is ok, the the other vet that vacc'd him with his breeder didn't pick up on it?

He is a bit cute, have fun getting to know him.

I guess not. I don't have a problem with it if the puppies are READY to leave and all on solids. But yes, I know all about this, though. I was aware of it. He'll be okay. He's still a growing puppy so they will keep a eye on it every time he has a checkup/getting his shots, etc. It should be gone by the time he's 6 months old.


New pictures/a video or two sometime later today. He's been doing so well, no accidents in house, he's confined to the kitchen. He knows he has to go pee/poo outside and does it every time. He's learning "sit" and "come".. we've been calling him by name so he's starting to perk up and hear that as well. I'm proud of my little man!

[Karen]

I guess not. I don't have a problem with it if the puppies are READY to leave and all on solids. But yes, I know all about this, though. I was aware of it. He'll be okay. He's still a growing puppy so they will keep a eye on it every time he has a checkup/getting his shots, etc. It should be gone by the time he's 6 months old.


New pictures/a video or two sometime later today. He's been doing so well, no accidents in house, he's confined to the kitchen. He knows he has to go pee/poo outside and does it every time. He's learning "sit" and "come".. we've been calling him by name so he's starting to perk up and hear that as well. I'm proud of my little man!

Very good - the second night home is a bigger test than the first, now that he's getting settled in!

[CountryWolf07]

Just sharing a couple pictures while Ryder is napping.

[CountryWolf07]

Very good - the second night home is a bigger test than the first, now that he's getting settled in!

Second and THIRD night went very well. He likes being in his crate. He's adjusting well. More confident and playful, but still so affectionate. He's a good boy.









About his toenails, don't worry about it. We'll cut them. Probably later today/this week.

[Craftlady]

To cute!!!!!! Congrats on the new addition to the family.

[Varga]

What a cutie

[Alysser]

I don't agree with bringing pups home before 8 weeks normally, but Rachel is responsible enough to look out for the signs of something wrong, especially with previous experience!

Anyway, I just about AWWWW'ed at every single photo. He's adorable!! Welcome home, Ryder!! He's going to be incredibly handsome! You guys going to do any hunting with him? I'm not sure if you're into that or not, just wondering! I love seeing dogs do the work they were meant for.

[cloverfdx]

I was more concerned that the supposedly responsible breeder would let one of their babies leave early, and that his heart murmer was not picked up on first vet visit.

[sasvermont]

Oh my. This brings back memories of when Prue, my doggie, was a pup. I am reminded each day, actually, because she left many a corner chewed. It was my fault for leaving her for 10 minutes at a time. She did have a crate but like many dogs, put up such a fuss that I let her out all the time. Bad mommie. She is my shadow now and does not chew anymore.

I love the photos of your new little one. So sweet. I can smell that puppy breath from here!

Good luck with the little ball of fur. Keep those photos coming.

[CountryWolf07]

I was more concerned that the supposedly responsible breeder would let one of their babies leave early, and that his heart murmer was not picked up on first vet visit.

All I know and were told that heart murmur in pups is very common and usually goes as the pup gets older. Of course, we're concerned. So we'll see what happens.

[cassiesmom]

Hi, Ryder and your people! I'm just here for another dose of cuteness! *melting into a puddle*