Puppyhood

16 weeks, 30 lbs, one ear up.

German Shepherd puppies are the cutest things, especially when they get to the point where the ears start standing. Sometimes they stand together, sometimes one ear stands before the other.

In Lukas' case, one stands before the other.


It's funny to see "Mr. Tough-Hard-Headed-Stubborn-Vicious-Puppy" head out of the house on our walks barking at the entire world announcing he is out, so watch out, and try to take him serious - with one ear standing. People look and smile, sometimes laugh saying "I just love his ear".

Would you take him seriously at this point in his life?

Neither would I.

We have a new puppy!

His name is Lukas. He's 12 weeks old. He's a German Shepherd.

A sweet, lovable, hard-headed, stubborn German Shepherd.

He always wants the last word, even if it's a low, quite bark. It's the last word. He's your typical puppy - just a tad hard-headed and stubborn. My shadow, my companion, my guard puppy, my loyal foot warmer. Wherever I am, he's there.

How could I resist a face like this?

Kali, our Silver Lab. She's 5 years old. Quite the opposite of Lukas. She's sweet, gentle, sincere, cuddlebug, by my side always, and fetches the newspaper for me every morning

I love this gal.

She hates her new brother because he's hard-headed and stubborn. All her toys now belong to him and she can't stand that. Every day she asks if he's leaving and every day I break the news that he's not.

Sorry sweet gal, he's here for good.

Nell, the Princess / Diva / Drama Queen of the house. She's an Ocicat.

HATES Lukas with a passion.

He can't even look at her without her giving off a hiss. It's short of "Mommy, Lukas won't stop looking at me!" And he can be across the room too. It took her a week before she realized he's not leaving. She lets him know who's boss. She's Kali's buddy. She's not too much of a cuddler - but when she's in the mood for a pet or two - you'd better grab it at that moment or you won't get another chance for a week!

Testing the Blog

I finally did it! I have a blog. Everyone tells me - Debra, you need a blog! So, here it is. Daily, I'm not sure about. Weekly, possibly. Once I get used to this blogging thing - I'll be on everyday!

Cheers!