Breeder picked a puppy! Introducing.... [Archive]

MrsGrace

06-01-2007, 01:12 AM

From my breeder, "I think the little darling with the prehensile tongue would be a perfect fit for your family. He is very fun-loving and outgoing, but loves to snuggle. He isn't turning out to be a fluff."

Prehensile Defined: Adapted for seizing, grasping, or holding, especially by wrapping around an object, having keen intellect; insightful. Greedy; grasping. That's the guy in the front with his tongue out. Apparently, a big ball of R&W personality! I know this little guy has already a hold on our hearts here... and we are the ones wrapped around his little paws! SOOOoooo... without further ado... our puppy!

Formally dubbed: Colby Jack Sparrow (TONS of nicknames here... Capt'n, Colby Jack, Col, Col-bear (from Daily Show days) etc.)

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u282/Graceraven/PUPPY.jpg

Artos

06-01-2007, 04:20 AM

Jack Sparrow!!! Haha. Beautiful little fella.....(the corgi pup I mean)....!:LAUGH:

Dillydoodle

06-01-2007, 04:42 AM

CONGRATS! He is BEAUTIFUL! so happy for you! He sounds like a great fit, and who doesnt want a cuddler and outgoing pup? sigh, puppy fever setting in... again, and i love the name!

Emilie

LaRositaMonita

06-01-2007, 04:53 AM

OHHHH, what a cutie! YAAAY Colby Jack Sparrow! Mac wants to remind you that you both have names that could potentially involve CHEESE (which he hasn't had yet, but he hears it's delicious and looks forward to being spoiled with it upon his arrival home....)

Can't wait for you to really meet everyone here on the forums!

corgimom

06-01-2007, 05:33 AM

I love the name:BIGGRIN" How cute.

He is so adorable MrsGrace, I bet you cannot wait to bring him home; not many days left.

The Chipmunk's Mom

06-01-2007, 06:14 AM

He is just beautiful and what a pic with that little tongue out. Eight more days and then he will be home with you. We all feel we have been waiting for ages to hear more about this pup and are so excited.

mtoy

06-01-2007, 06:22 AM

How wonderful!!!! I'm loving the name and can't wait to hear all the new puppy stories!
:BIGGRIN"

jcj528

06-01-2007, 06:58 AM

He's wonderful! You are going to have such fun with Mr. Colby Jack Sparrow. I would imagine he will take you and yours to the end of the world in joy and happiness.
:BIGGRIN"
Enjoy him!
:COOL:

manymuddypaws

06-01-2007, 07:00 AM

what a cutie!!! you could have entered him in last weeks foto friday with that tongue!!! with a name like that...he is bound to keep you on your toes!

-amanda

Penutsma

06-01-2007, 08:10 AM

Congratulations! I know you are going to love him and have a wonderful time with him. Getting a corgi and becoming owned by it is an undescribable joy!

Fluffypants

06-01-2007, 09:55 AM

He is too cute Grace! And a snuggler too? You are a lucky mama!!! +WUBCLUB+

Merlincorgi

06-01-2007, 12:50 PM

That sweet, adorable puppy face that's just waiting to dish out puppy kisses says it all... oh, I can almost smell the puppy breathe from here and how delicious it is!! *chants* Almost puppy time... almost puppy time... almost puppy time..... Watch out.... you will see a jealous streak in Checkers a mile wide when he sees me holding a dog other than himself!!

sutulu

06-01-2007, 01:05 PM

Mrs Grace: Colby Jack is adorable. I bet these days are just dragging!

Can't wait until you get him and start snapping pictures of your own just to share with us!!!!

Mac too by the way!

dcole

06-01-2007, 02:16 PM

CUTE, CUTE, CUTE!!!

Love the name, too! Arrrgh, Matey! :LAUGH:

ZdogZ

06-01-2007, 03:39 PM

Oh, he is way too cute! I bet you are way more excited now! He's a doll and I love his name!

Lauren

06-01-2007, 04:23 PM

OMGosh! I want..now. +WUBCLUB+
Love the name too! :NOTWORTHY:

MrsGrace

06-01-2007, 06:43 PM

*blush* Thanks guys... the accolades are wonderful, I'm wallowing in them.

Heather, I was thinking... we now have the twins... (in spirit) Big Mac and Colby Jack. :BIGGRIN" +WUBCLUB+ And Colby Jack just SMACKS of Indiana Jones to me, so I'm sure he'll have to have an Indy hat and bandana at some point. PLUS after one of my fav fantasy flicks "Pirates of the Caribbean", Jack Sparrow... *grins* Which means PIRATES!!! Swashbuckling, adventurous guy!

Spoke with the breeder and she is so excited this guy is going to us. She said Colby is outgoing and friendly, has been exposed to and does well around: sheep, goats, cows, calves, donkeys, cats, kids, people and of course, dogs. I can't wait, Ladies!! I'm bouncing in my seat just thinking of his cute widdle frito feet and perfect little R&W markings....

*deep le' sighs*

He's going to be a GREAT dancing partner and agility buff, I can just tell!! *wink*

Thanks again for the warm wishes. How many puppies are we going to have around here at once, it's going to be puppy mania!!! WOOHOO!!! +WUBCLUB+

MrsGrace

06-01-2007, 06:50 PM

Crazy Cardis

06-01-2007, 07:20 PM

What a cutie patootie!! And the poem was very clever as well :) I love the name, and you will definitely have a blast come Halloween time!

LaRositaMonita

06-01-2007, 08:34 PM

There is a cute puppy named Mac,
who's going home soon, that's a fact!
He will be in trouble,
And it will be most double,
With his new best friend named Colby Jack!!

His friend named Colby Jack Sparrow,
is adorable down to his marrow!
8 days will go fast,
and we'll have a blast!
Like those crazy monkeys in a barrel!

And then there's Colin to mention,
Who on Mac he will spend his whole pension!
They'll romp and they'll play
All night and all day,
And Heather will put them in detention!!

:LAUGH:

HAHAHAHA!!!!!!! How appropriate, actually...can I show your limerick (at least the first verse) to my kids at school? We're doing a light poetry unit in English for the end of the year, and they're going to be writing limericks next week :)

That put a BIG smile on my face.

MVons

06-01-2007, 10:01 PM

I'm SO slow not realizing the first avatar wasn't designated as your puppy. Now that I'm over that shock of change, Colby Jack is a DOLL. You have one week left before cuddles, kisses, etc. Too exciting.

Merrie

MrsGrace

06-01-2007, 11:26 PM

Actually Merrie, I BELIEVE they are one and the same. That first picture was taken many many weeks ago and they have all changed a lot, because when I got the very first pic, she thought he would be at fluff (5 weeks) and then this 2nd one, ears up, black faded, blaze fading, but the similar markings are there if you look at them side by side (same teardrop white nose ring), she said he was turning out to NOT be a fluff sooooo I believe they are one and the same? (Note: I am by NO means a good judge of appearance, so it may have very well been a different puppy, but I thought they were the same?)

I can email the breeder and double check, but either way... they are all so adorable, who could say no to any of them? +WUBCLUB+

Heather, Yes PLEASE feel free to use that poem. It's terrible, and will serve as a good example of what NOT to write.

I tried to use HRH, but it was too wordy... so I had to use Colin's name instead. But you can tell him I tried. ;)

LaRositaMonita

06-02-2007, 08:43 AM

Heather, Yes PLEASE feel free to use that poem. It's terrible, and will serve as a good example of what NOT to write.

I tried to use HRH, but it was too wordy... so I had to use Colin's name instead. But you can tell him I tried. ;)

Trust me.. it's better than what most of them will come up with! *LOL* Too, too funny.

ZdogZ

06-02-2007, 09:39 AM

Anna ~ I liked your poem!

MVons

06-02-2007, 11:54 AM

Actually Merrie, I BELIEVE they are one and the same. I did wonder that, but it was late when I viewed the posting so I couldn't swear by anything.:SPINNY: Once again I'm so amazed at how much a puppy changes. I mean we don't change that much as we get older "NO:": (I wish). So exciting, you will be holding that little guy sooooon.

Merrie

LittlePonzo

06-02-2007, 04:04 PM

COngrats! He's super duper cute! That face is to die for! Good Luck with everything and hold tight...meeting day is just around the corner!:BIGGRIN"

bunnybutts

06-02-2007, 05:22 PM

+PIRATE+ aaarrrrrr Colby Jack looks like a keeper Mate!

LoveMySadie

06-03-2007, 09:24 PM

Absolutely adorable...and what a wonderful name! I can't wait to hear about his first days at home. I came in a bit late on his story - is he close to you now, or do you have a long way to go to bring Colby Jack home?

You're going to have such fun!! :BIGGRIN"

Leslie

MrsGrace

06-03-2007, 10:34 PM

CorgiMum

06-03-2007, 11:23 PM

Is that all that you are going to do on your first trip in your new trailer?:LAUGH:

LaRositaMonita

06-04-2007, 04:59 AM

Leslie,

We're in Seattle, WA and the puppy is in the southern most tip of Idaho. What is neat about that is that we get to meet Cheryl & Checkers/Gator, and see Yellowstone Natl', Grand Tetons, then back through Idaho, WA and maybe up to a Whidbey Island beach walk!

No time for a quick jaunt cross-country to Philaldelphia in there? Harumph. :WINK:

LoveMySadie

06-04-2007, 11:50 AM

Leslie,

We're in Seattle, WA and the puppy is in the southern most tip of Idaho. What is neat about that is that we get to meet Cheryl & Checkers/Gator, and see Yellowstone Natl', Grand Tetons, then back through Idaho, WA and maybe up to a Whidbey Island beach walk!

WOW!! What a fantastic trip...and to come home with Mr. Sparrow at the end of it is true pirate's bounty! :WINK:

Leslie

MrsGrace

06-04-2007, 12:05 PM

I was watching A Knights Tale last night and almost wishing I could name him Heath.... :WINK: j/k

Maybe the next pup can be Chaucer. +WUBCLUB+

Heather, next trip will be to the east coast! I have a friend in NY I've been wanting to visit, plus all of you east coast peeps!! And there's this lady in Canada I need to see too.....

Fluffypants

06-04-2007, 12:06 PM

I have a friend in NY I've been wanting to visit....

ummmmm . . . ONE friend??? :REALLYMAD:

MrsGrace

06-04-2007, 12:11 PM

ummmmm . . . ONE friend??? :REALLYMAD:

+EMBARRASED+

Ummm... I lumped you all in to one person? Yeah yeah, that's it! *sheepish*

Merlincorgi

06-04-2007, 04:15 PM

Okay.... I will permit you to travel back east if and only if you agree to pick me, Justin, Luke (if he's home), Checkers, and Gator up on your way!! It's been 11 years since I was in Toronto last... I think I'm due for another dose!

LaRositaMonita

06-04-2007, 04:17 PM

I was watching A Knights Tale last night and almost wishing I could name him Heath.... :WINK: j/k

Heath would get so confusing on this forum...

...Though I can't blame you! *fans self*

LuvMyFluffy

06-04-2007, 04:18 PM

taflar

06-04-2007, 04:27 PM

I would get the puppy a soft cuddly toy for his welcome home gift. I always feel for them when they are first separated from the litter.

Even better if you get it and let him and his littermates play with it first. Then it smells like mom and littermates.

Peggy

LaRositaMonita

06-04-2007, 04:37 PM

I would get the puppy a soft cuddly toy for his welcome home gift. I always feel for them when they are first separated from the litter. My boy was used to being around 10 siblings before I got him. He would snuggle next to the little stuffed bear I got him.
I can't wait to see all the photos you take of him.

PetSmart (and most other stores) sells a great toy that Mac's cousin Dave really like as a little puppy and which we got for Mac....the toy is soft and shaped like a little puppy. It has a removable sack inside filled with buckwheat that can be warmed in the microwave and then placed back in the toy for the puppy to snuggle with. Even at 12 weeks, this was VERY comforting to Dave when he spent his first night alone in his crate....anyone want to weigh in?

Here's a link to the toy: http://www.petstages.com/toyprod.asp?case=101

Penutsma

06-04-2007, 04:52 PM

PetSmart (and most other stores) sells a great toy that Mac's cousin Dave really like as a little puppy and which we got for Mac....the toy is soft and shaped like a little puppy. It has a removable sack inside filled with buckwheat that can be warmed in the microwave and then placed back in the toy for the puppy to snuggle with. Even at 12 weeks, this was VERY comforting to Dave when he spent his first night alone in his crate....anyone want to weigh in?

Here's a link to the toy: http://www.petstages.com/toyprod.asp?case=101

What a great idea! I wish I had gotten one for Delilah - and let her and Checkers play with it before bringing her home to Mississippi.

taflar

06-04-2007, 04:57 PM

What a great idea! I wish I had gotten one for Delilah - and let her and Checkers play with it before bringing her home to Mississippi.

I was just meaning a stuffed toy, not the kind that can be heated. That one, I understand is for snuggling and keeping a puppy warm, not for playing. You can get them that have a heartbeat sound too.

My understanding is that the ones made to be warmed were made for litters that didn't have momma or singleton puppies, puppies being hand raised.

The ones with the heartbeats are for litters without moms or puppies going to new homes.

A puppy old enough to go to it's new home can regulate it's body temps and doesn't need a warmed toy. Especially this time of year.

Peggy

The Chipmunk's Mom

06-04-2007, 05:34 PM

taflar

06-04-2007, 05:37 PM

Patricia - I wish I had known about the warming puppies right after Dale came home from surgery. He shivered and I had to wrap him in a blanket. A warm, little microwaved puppy would have been just the ticket.

Wrapping him should have helped too though. And if needed a heating pad on low on one part of the bed (so they can move if they get too warm) works too.

I didn't get the sense he needed extra heat, other than a blanket. That's all the vets do after surgery, cover the animals with a towel or blanket.

Too hot is as bad as too cold.

Peggy

MVons

06-04-2007, 11:35 PM

The only good part about hospitalization is the heated warm towel/blanket they laid on me. One time when Pepper just couldn't seem to get warm, I put her blanket in the dryer for a minute and wrapped her up. That did the trick. It was winter when the wood stove was taking its sweet time getting going.

Merrie

MVons

06-05-2007, 05:05 PM

Even better if you get it and let him and his littermates play with it first. Then it smells like mom and littermates.PeggyWould this work even when there is more than mom and littermates - 4 other dogs I believe that they are all interacting with now at 7 weeks. I think my worry is whether I could get the toy back after letting "the gang" play with it! I think the hedgehog is out because it is too "loved" by corgis. I have a terry cloth animal but it has a squeaker. So should I find a stuff animal with no squeaker?

Mrs Grace I can't believe the time is almost here for you to get Colby. Wait a minute, with you going on vacation right away, will we miss out on the details of the event???

Merrie
Getting closer to being two weeks away. We aren't ready puppy proofing wise. But the puppy's presence has a way of insuring that. I do have the valuable floor lamp cord in a vent pipe.

taflar

06-05-2007, 05:12 PM

Would this work even when there is more than mom and littermates - 4 other dogs I believe that they are all interacting with now at 7 weeks. I think my worry is whether I could get the toy back after letting "the gang" play with it! I think the hedgehog is out because it is too "loved" by corgis. I have a terry cloth animal but it has a squeaker. So should I find a stuff animal with no squeaker?

Not all hedgehogs get "killed". While corgis like them they are not necessarily torn to shreds in every household.

Any stuffed toy should be ok. If the puppies are still sleeping together then it shoud be with them then. Send it to the breeder and have her put it in with the puppies. Don't worry if other dogs play with it. It'll have familiar smells on it and that's what counts.

Also, you could send an old t-shirt or something like that that has your smell on it. Your puppy could sleep with that and start to become fimilar with you too.

Peggy

MrsGrace

06-05-2007, 05:23 PM

Not all hedgehogs get "killed". While corgis like them they are not necessarily torn to shreds in every household.

Any stuffed toy should be ok. If the puppies are still sleeping together then it shoud be with them then. Send it to the breeder and have her put it in with the puppies. Don't worry if other dogs play with it. It'll have familiar smells on it and that's what counts.

Also, you could send an old t-shirt or something like that that has your smell on it. Your puppy could sleep with that and start to become fimilar with you too.

Peggy

Those are great ideas Peggy!

Merrie, I spoke with my breeder about if I should send her a toy or something and she said that since she sends her puppies home with their own crates and bedding, they have good transition stuff that way that smells like home. Maybe check with your breeder, see if there's something she already does for them?

And I go on vacation Thursday morning at 4am. *groan* I will be taking the laptop and hopefully able to get to hotspots and check in with pictures. If not, I'll be home a week from this Sunday! :EEK: You'll just have to hang on to your seats between updates! :BIGGRIN"

taflar

06-05-2007, 05:30 PM

Merrie, I spoke with my breeder about if I should send her a toy or something and she said that since she sends her puppies home with their own crates and bedding, they have good transition stuff that way that smells like home. Maybe check with your breeder, see if there's something she already does for them?

Great idea, as I too have started sending a toy home with my puppies. I buy some with the idea they will go with the puppy.

Peggy

Jespah

06-05-2007, 06:09 PM

I took a little stuffy soccer ball with me for Riley when I went and picked her out of the litter at 6 weeks of age. When I came back to get her at 8 weeks, she had her little ball - she never destroyed it, although she wrecked almost every other stuffy.

My only caution with a stuffy, is to make sure they don't have plastic parts like eyes or noses, or bits that could be chewed off and swallowed.

Deb

MVons

06-05-2007, 07:35 PM

Maybe check with your breeder, see if there's soThose mething she already does for them?

And I go on vacation Thursday morning at 4am. I'll be home a week from this Sunday! Glad you'll be home before I get my puppy and I can dwell on your puppy instead of my wait. Happy you have this time to build up even more anticipation for Colby.

I did email my breeder and she said she has a ton of stuffed animals and will gladly send one home. I decided not to send our smell because the decision of which dog won't be until a couple days before. I swear the agony of not knowing which dog is as bad as the wait for the dog. Similar to a big Christmas package sitting under the tree for 3 weeks before Christmas rolls around and it is addressed to you and you can't open it early.:ARG:

Merrie

annawolfsong

06-10-2007, 04:16 PM

Penutsma

06-10-2007, 04:23 PM

Is anyone else out there anxiously awaiting pictures of Colby Jack!? I know I am....

Cheryl is suppose to be meeting with Mrs. Grace right about now (5:21pm CDT). She promised she would make pictures and I know that at least Checkers will be there if not both of the boys. I am sooo excited - you would think it was another fur grandkid for me! LOL

LaRositaMonita

06-10-2007, 05:17 PM

I think Colby is going to be a fantastic puppy for you! I should know, I took the pic you are using *lolol*

Taffy, Colby's Mom is my first Corgi that I got from Patty a bit over 5 years ago. Patty is nice enough to do all the breeding stuff as I cannot and frankly she's much, much more experienced at this.

It's nice to know he's going to such an enthusiastic new mom and I am hoping I see many more pics of him in his new home.

AnnaMarie

Ahhh, so Taffy is Colby's mom! How neat :) Such a great Corgi family (literally!) we have going here at the forum. If you hunt around a bit, you'll see that my puppy, Mac, has some fun connections to this forum, too!

Fluffypants

06-11-2007, 08:28 AM

Is anyone else out there anxiously awaiting pictures of Colby Jack!? I know I am....

Me too! :CUTE:

ZdogZ

06-11-2007, 09:30 AM

Thanks for posting that picture, Patricia! He's really cute! I bet Cheryl, Mrs. Grace, the pups, and Justin are having a lot of fun!

Artos

06-11-2007, 10:24 AM

He's so chubby! Would love to hug him....

Dillydoodle

06-11-2007, 10:48 AM

aww colby jack is adorable! thanks for sharing that ...any report on how everyone is doing? any word when maybe mrs grace and cheryl will post more photos and tell about their meetup?

Emilie

Fluffypants

06-11-2007, 12:36 PM

He's so cute!!! I need more pictures!!!! :CUTE:

LaRositaMonita

06-11-2007, 01:49 PM

YAAAYY fuzzy wuzzy Corgi baby! :)

corgimom

06-11-2007, 01:56 PM

He's adorable MrsGrace!! I bet you are loving him - remind me of my little guy not so long ago.

disraeli ears

06-11-2007, 04:43 PM

PetSmart (and most other stores) sells a great toy that Mac's cousin Dave really like as a little puppy and which we got for Mac....the toy is soft and shaped like a little puppy. It has a removable sack inside filled with buckwheat that can be warmed in the microwave and then placed back in the toy for the puppy to snuggle with.
Here's a link to the toy: http://www.petstages.com/toyprod.asp?case=101

I bought Rhys one of these - he never snuggle with it...just wrestled and chewed on it. Actually, Andy was chewing on Puppy Cuddle Pals head about 30 minutes ago...he only has half a head left. :TWITCHY:

Oh, back to the topic....What a cute little fuzzball! Oh my goodness...I wish I could cuddle him through the screen! :CUTE:

LaRositaMonita

06-11-2007, 04:59 PM

I bought Rhys one of these - he never snuggle with it...just wrestled and chewed on it. Actually, Andy was chewing on Puppy Cuddle Pals head about 30 minutes ago...he only has half a head left. :TWITCHY:

Oh, back to the topic....What a cute little fuzzball! Oh my goodness...I wish I could cuddle him through the screen! :CUTE:

HAHA! Well, I guess it got use either way... I assume you removed the buckwheat inside once it was determined that Puppy Cuddle Pal was really just a primary colored Hedgie :)

disraeli ears

06-11-2007, 05:07 PM

HAHA! Well, I guess it got use either way... I assume you removed the buckwheat inside once it was determined that Puppy Cuddle Pal was really just a primary colored Hedgie :)

Actually - the buckwheat sack is still in there! Neither has ever poked a hole in his body (his head is sewn up separately from the body)! I leave it in there because it makes him more fun to shake. :SPINNY:

Merlincorgi

06-11-2007, 05:29 PM

I forgot my camera this morning so I'm all out of pictures for Mrs Grace to post. I know she wanted to make some of the first posts with pictures anyhow when she gets back home and I'm sure they will have lots of great ones!

We have had a blast together the last two days. Yesterday was a tour of the flight line and a BBQ at our house. The pups all got along great (as did the kids LOL). Today we met them at the campground for breakfast, then a dip in the water. I'll let Mrs Grace tell you guys about the puppy adventures there. After letting the kids and myself pass out for a couple of hours we then headed to the Air Force Museum to look at all the planes. Just said goodby to them a little bit ago as they went back to their campground... and now my step-daughter and I are getting ready to head out for a concert in about an hour (Tim McGraw and Faith Hill! Yay!!). So... we've been very busy but had a ton of fun and Mrs Grace and family and Colby puppy are all just as wonderful as we expected!