Here they are!! Colby pics!

[MrsGrace]

Hey guys... here they are! Colby pics and a few story bytes from our trip.

Picked Colby up at the breeders on Saturday, June 9th. Her house is immaculate and the yard is incredible. She obviously is a talented gardener! She had Colby and 2 of his brothers left and they were romping outside. As soon as we drew near the play area, Colby et al came bounding over to greet us. The breeder (whom I will from here on out call "P" for simplicity) picked up Colby and right away he snuggled in contentedly against her shoulder. I finally got to hold him and he did the same with me. We've only had him almost 2 weeks and he's still a little snuggle bug!!!

Pic of his outdoor romp area:
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Colby saying goodbye to family:
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Me holding Colby in P's house:
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Anyway, we had to do some rearranging in our truck to get both the crate and our daughter's carseat to fit, but pretty soon we were ready to go. P said she couldn't stand to watch us drive away and a teary breeder mom made her way back to the house. I asked her to pick out Colby's first drive toys and treats (chews) and I hope that helped ease her mind a bit. She said that he would have been a show dog if his testes had dropped, but one hadn't so we were going to be the ones to bring him to our family. He really gets a hold of your heart quickly and I see how hard it is for breeders to let go of their pups... especially those pups with something special. (not to say all puppies aren't special!)

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[Fluffypants]

YAY COLBY PICS!!!! He is cute as a button! Can't wait to see more!!!

[corgimom]

Oh, he is so cute and he looks to be a good size already, what does he weigh? And I want to know, how did the cats react to him?

[jcj528]

He's so cute and you look so happy. Congratulations! May you have long walks, boundless snuggles and continuing joys with your new little bundle of fur and love.

[MrsGrace]

Anyway, we were off to our first rest stop, potty break and dinner soon enough. Here we are at the first rest area:
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And we FINALLY made it to our first campsite at Willard Bay State Park. Beautiful beautiful park... but for the trains. That ran every few hours, all day... all night. Blah! First night was rather sleepless and our daughter was on overload so that was a screaming fit. But the 2nd night there we moved campsites (we showed up a day early so our original reservation spot was taken for the one night already) and it was much quieter... or maybe we were just more tired!!!

Pics of the campsite: (note the shower curtain under the Xpen)
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His first time in our Travel Trailer:
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[Lauren]

*squee* He's adorable! +WUBCLUB+

*waits for more*

[MrsGrace]

Snuggling with Mommy and zonked on the fold out bed:
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Note the absolutely adorable freckles...
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Zonked out with his fav toy... Bobo:
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No pics of Hedgie the 1st... he got furminated quickly. We are now on to Hedgie the 2nd, the full size version.

[MrsGrace]

My only picture of a fellow forumite. She was caught mucho unawares:
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Colby's first time at the beach (freshwater reserve part of the Great Salt Lake):

Happy Dry Dog:
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Happy Wet Dog:
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He is a TOTAL water nut!! He LOVED it and just jumped right in! Cheryl took him out a bit farther and he swam no problem! Loved it... of course, stinky wet doggie smell ensued, and mommy was soaked from carrying him wet, but clean to the car...

Outside our travel trailer one morning:
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Colby was oblivious and then FINALLY once he spotted them, he could have cared less. He's so mellow about stuff.

As for the cats... if they run, he chases. When cornered they growl and hiss and he backs off just fine. I try to catch him before they chase him, but occasionally he is out of reach. If the 2 morons would just stand up for themselves once, that would be it! They are by no means friends, but this morning Crash laid on the couch while Colby was running on the floor... and they were fine. So progress is being made!!

Potty training... Colby need to go out for me every 45 min or so. He can't quite make an hour indoors or he will pee. And occasionally when we play, he gets excited and pees. Not a biggie for me, we are making progress there as well.

Words he knows: Come (which for his age is really sound. He comes to me 95% of the time!), Off, Snuggle, Kisses, Drop

He will play fetch and bring the ball back until he's tired. And he LOVES his kongs, peanut butter and pumpkin!!

I was feeding him twice a day per the breeders instructions, but we have a long day, so I've broken it up to 3 times a day. (someone suggested this and it made sense) He is on Iams Puppy kibble, but that will change in the coming weeks slowly. I wanted to keep him on the food he was used to for a few weeks after we were home at least, instead of changing a bunch too quickly.

I think that's it for now. I'll post more pics as I find them!

[ZdogZ]

Oh, Colby is way too cute! I want to snuggle him! Thanks for FINALLY sharing! :TONGUE: Glad that you are back. We've missed you!

[annawolfsong]

Oh Wow! Great pics. I especially love the one of him saying "goodbye" to Jackson at the gate.

It's so nice to see his adventures here.

AnnaMarie
www.princessofpink.net

[ColColt]

Oh, what a pretty little thing!! I NEED to hold him...now!! Wish I could just do that. He is darling for sure. I love them at that size...kind of like a two year old little girl-you just have to hold them.:CUTE:

[Jespah]

Finally we see the handsome boy and, boy is he HANDSOME!! He's a looker kiddo!! It sounds like you've got the start of a great little dog and I know with your energy and determination you will do all you can to make sure he is a wonderful dog!! Congrats!!!:CUTE:

Deb

[MrsGrace]

Hey guys, a quick reminder about pictures that are posted. (and this is true of any picture you see posted on the internet) Please do not just "save" them yourselves. If you would like a copy, please PM the poster and ask them to email the originals to you. I know I am more than happy to send them on, but do not like my pictures being taken without permission.

Thanks!!!

From C2bC policy, "Members who post their original works of art, photographs, short stories, articles, poems, and the like on Cool2bCorgi.com hold the copyright to their material."

[LaRositaMonita]

YAAAAYY Colby! So glad that he's doing well at home! :)

[manymuddypaws]

what a cutie- LOVE the tummy freckles... :)

[Penutsma]

Hey guys, a quick reminder about pictures that are posted. (and this is true of any picture you see posted on the internet) Please do not just "save" them yourselves. If you would like a copy, please PM the poster and ask them to email the originals to you. I know I am more than happy to send them on, but do not like my pictures being taken without permission.

Thanks!!!

From C2bC policy, "Members who post their original works of art, photographs, short stories, articles, poems, and the like on Cool2bCorgi.com hold the copyright to their material."

The rest of the quote:
"Said material may not be redistributed or published without prior authorization from the creator of the material"

I guess this means no more games from Artos! Too bad....I think we all enjoyed them! I didn't realize that anyone on here was so sensitive to having the pictures they posted publicly copied by anyone else for their own enjoyment or for the creation of something good/fun. Ya'll be careful to get written permission to use the corgi pictures/names/likeness before you write any of those books! Wouldn't want anyone to get into trouble.

[Fluffypants]

I want to blow raspberries on that tummy!!!!

[sutulu]

Me first Jess!!!!!

What a precious little guy. I bet now that he's with you, all the wait was worth it.

He is adorable!

[MrsGrace]

I want to blow raspberries on that tummy!!!!

Oh boy!! He is just all excited to hear that!!! :D We do that a lot, he LOVES it!! (although, we call them Zerbers up here, thank you Cosby show!)

[Dillydoodle]

Congrats - colby is really adorable, and i love freckle belly puppies, enjoy them, they fade ... Dillon had tons of freckles, and now, barely a one ... Very pretty eyes and cute expression... so very happy for you, thanks for sharing with us

Emilie

[MrsGrace]

Thanks guys for the compliments!! I am for sure a glowing mommy!! He is so wonderful, mellow easy puppy. He loves it here and he is my daughters shadow (as well as mine). He is a wonderful snuggle bug too... could NOT have gotten a better puppy. My breeder was just awesome and I would go to her again in a heartbeat for the next puppy!! She was so spot-on in what we were looking for and her dogs are just beautiful!

[MrsGrace]

Congrats - colby is really adorable, and i love freckle belly puppies, enjoy them, they fade ... Dillon had tons of freckles, and now, barely a one ... Very pretty eyes and cute expression... so very happy for you, thanks for sharing with us

Emilie

:SHOCKED: :EEK: "NO:": Puppy freckles fade?! Awww.... *dejected*

At least he'll always have that frito feet smell! *swoon*

[LoveMySadie]

Congratulations to your entire family! He is just perfect, and what a smile!! You all are going to have such a fabulous summer - more pictures, please!

Leslie

[MVons]

Ahhh, just what I needed, a puppy photo fix.

Colby is gorgeous, adorable, etc, etc. I love the 1st potty stop with green grass. My poor pup will be wilting in the hot desert, yuk! Though I have to confess I've never traveled east on Interstate 10. Course after Saturday, I will know why!

I'm so happy you got the temperament and personality you really wanted.

Merrie

[LuvMyFluffy]

Awww, he is sooo cute!!! +WUBCLUB+

[mtoy]

Oooooooo, what a little cutie!!!!! And you look like such a proud mommy!

I had no idea the freckles faded - I need to take some Linky freckle pics before they're gone.

[Fluffypants]

Jackie still has hers . . .but they are buried under a lot of fluff! :LAUGH:
(and they are a little lighter than when she was a pup, but still there)

[MrsGrace]

You sure those freckles aren't mud? :LAUGH:

[ColColt]

You sure those freckles aren't mud? :LAUGH:

I think with a little judicious use of some Mary Kay, those freckles could remain there indefinitely!! In Rupert's case, I think mud could be it-that boy sure likes the mud and I believe he just might have a touch of Water Dog in him but-what a great one he would be!!

[disraeli ears]

This is my first time to see little Colby's pics. Oh, my gosh! Too cute!! :CUTE: What an adorable freckled belly!! And that sleeping with Bobo picture? Just...awwwwwww.

[Prince]

Congrats MrsG! Colby looks like an adorable little guy. I hope he brings you all the happiness that Prince has brought to our family.

[bunnybutts]

what a dollbaby! just adorable like a little teddybear!