Kilo. 8 weeks old. 20 lbs. Ridiculously Cute.1st bath
Now, let me first say I fell in love with this breed because of their loving, laid back personalities but also because they have more energy than lots of large breed dogs and I like to be active. I'll admit when I got the puppy that I was hoping for a calm and easy going companion . . . but we don't always get what we hope for.
My new puppy is surprisingly strong-willed. While he is most definitely adorable, loving, and smart he also possesses a stubborn streak that runs a mile wide. This first week of life with Kilo has been a challenge for everyone in the house. For Luke (our sheltie), the puppy is a confusing bundle of noise and motion, for my parents he's a source of sleep deprivation, and for me, the owner, Kilo is a constant source of both amusement and perplexity. I've said several times over the past week, whilst dealing with his recent temper tantrum or attempting to make the toy more appealing than the chair, that if he weren't so outrageously cute it just wouldn't be worth it.
But then, sometimes he'll look at me with those big brown eyes, and I can't seem to be all that upset with him. Even when he's throwing a temper tantrum because he didn't get his way, I can't but help laugh at his two year old mentality. What is especially endearing however, is how smart he is. I love a smart dog, and my little guy isn't a dumb bunny. The second day in our home, we started training and he already knows 'sit', 'down', 'watch' and is constantly improving his 'wait' and 'leave it'. However, what is really the most special part of owning a puppy in my opinion, is seeing their progress and how they go from not caring about what you say, to being loving faithful companions. So, here we go, a new journey with one big little dog.
He is VERY cute and I consider the lose of sleep an investment in his, your and therefore, my future!
ReplyDeleteHe's meant to be small.
ReplyDeletecause he's only 8 weeks,
But his body is huge!,
and he frequently "speaks",
Though his manners are poor,
when he nibbles your shins,
His face is so cute,
that you want to give in,
But his momma is tough,
in a fun loving way,
She will teach him to heal,
and to kindly obey,
And soon he will come,
when he hears her sweet call,
I just hope that he's not,
dragging our desk down the hall! (again...)
(true story!)......
Cute photo. It is only when I see you in the picture too that I realize just how BIG he is getting. Glad to see you are "bonding". You'll be ready to buy that saddle soon, LOL!
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