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AkBrew907 · May 2, 2016

TechyDork said:
Different litter then. Congrats on the soon to be new addition!

Thanks! Super excited

This was from Yesterday

Second pic is my brother holding Lucy which is his pup on the left and Brutus our new pup on the right. You can tell why he got the name Brutus...

TechyDork · May 2, 2016

AkBrew907 said:
Thanks! Super excited

This was from Yesterday

Second pic is my brother holding Lucy which is his pup on the left and Brutus our new pup on the right. You can tell why he got the name Brutus...

Wow, looks like a fitting name.

We have yet to be able to pick our pup from the litter. We are second in line and the family ahead of us is dragging their feet making a pick. We have a favorite, but are trying not to get our hearts set until we know for sure.

AkBrew907 · May 2, 2016

TechyDork said:
Wow, looks like a fitting name.

We have yet to be able to pick our pup from the litter. We are second in line and the family ahead of us is dragging their feet making a pick. We have a favorite, but are trying not to get our hearts set until we know for sure.

That's rough. How long does the family in front of you have to choose? I was kind of set on getting a female but Brutus (foster already nicknamed him and it seemed fitting so we are keeping it) won us over.

You looking to get male or female?

Misplaced_Canuck · May 3, 2016

Working on my dog dehydrator.

MC

mmb · May 3, 2016

Wet dog smell, just add water.

Onkel_Udo · May 3, 2016

mmb said:
Wet dog smell, just add water.

Or dog...depending on your perspective.

Misplaced_Canuck · May 3, 2016

mmb said:
Wet dog smell, just add water.

Before:

After:

OY

mmb · May 3, 2016

Need to do that to ours soon before the heat of summer hits.

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TechyDork · May 4, 2016

AkBrew907 said:
That's rough. How long does the family in front of you have to choose? I was kind of set on getting a female but Brutus (foster already nicknamed him and it seemed fitting so we are keeping it) won us over.

You looking to get male or female?

I don't know that the breeder has set a time limit. This litter was an "oops" breading between her son's Maremma/GSD mix and her champion black lab stud so I think she isn't being as strict on picking as she normally is with her planned litters. I am going to talk with her this week and see if she can start hinting to them to make a pick.

This litter has several black and 3 yellow (2 male 1 female) pups. We had a black lab that we loved and said our next lab would be yellow or chocolate. So we are waiting to pick from the two yellow males. She mention there is another family that really wants a yellow female and we have always had males so we will stick to the two males to be fair.

I was told the pick ahead of us wasn't sure if they wanted a black or yellow male. So until they decide we won't know if we get to pick between the two yellow males yet. One is a bit "beefier" than the other and is our favorite, but they both have great personalities so I don't think we can go wrong either way.

I have to admit the waiting to know is driving me crazy!! We put our deposit down almost 5 weeks ago!

AkBrew907 · May 4, 2016

TechyDork said:
I don't know that the breeder has set a time limit. This litter was an "oops" breading between her son's Maremma/GSD mix and her champion black lab stud so I think she isn't being as strict on picking as she normally is with her planned litters. I am going to talk with her this week and see if she can start hinting to them to make a pick.

This litter has several black and 3 yellow (2 male 1 female) pups. We had a black lab that we loved and said our next lab would be yellow or chocolate. So we are waiting to pick from the two yellow males. She mention there is another family that really wants a yellow female and we have always had males so we will stick to the two males to be fair.

I was told the pick ahead of us wasn't sure if they wanted a black or yellow male. So until they decide we won't know if we get to pick between the two yellow males yet. One is a bit "beefier" than the other and is our favorite, but they both have great personalities so I don't think we can go wrong either way.

I have to admit the waiting to know is driving me crazy!! We put our deposit down almost 5 weeks ago!

I'm guessing it is a first come first serve kinda thing then? They put a deposit in before you?

Sounds like either way you will get a yellow lab but sucks not knowing if the one you have your heart set on will be available.

Post pictures once you know the one you are taking home

Kharnynb · May 4, 2016

If your dog sheds a lot, check his food.
My father-in-law's lab always was shedding a lot, ever since they switched from Pedigree to the same food our dog uses(orijen), it basically stopped inside a month.

HoppyDaze · May 4, 2016

labs shed no matter what you feed them

AkBrew907 · May 4, 2016

HoppyDaze said:
labs shed no matter what you feed them

Pretty much.

Our Saint Bernard is quite the shedder also. Especially in spring and fall when his coat is changing.

Onkel_Udo · May 4, 2016

AkBrew907 said:
Pretty much.

Our Saint Bernard is quite the shedder also. Especially in spring and fall when his coat is changing.

Mine isn't too bad as a "standard coat" SB. she just likes fling slobber on the ceiling.

My Pyrenese/Collie mix...I am reading the next week or two. weighed it last year. In a two week period she shed, from brushing daily alone, 11#'s. Even worse, the volume of 11#'s of LONG dog hair is impressive!

TechyDork · May 4, 2016

AkBrew907 said:
I'm guessing it is a first come first serve kinda thing then? They put a deposit in before you?

Sounds like either way you will get a yellow lab but sucks not knowing if the one you have your heart set on will be available.

Post pictures once you know the one you are taking home

Just found out 10 minutes ago that the pick ahead of us took a black male so we get our pick of the two yellow males!! Just made my day.

Now we have to decide on big and mellow or smaller and energetic. Pretty sure I know which one we will pick, but have to discuss it with SWMBO when I get home.

I think i did a happy dance like a little kid when i found out we get to pick. :ban:

AkBrew907 · May 4, 2016

Onkel_Udo said:
Mine isn't too bad as a "standard coat" SB. she just likes fling slobber on the ceiling.

My Pyrenese/Collie mix...I am reading the next week or two. weighed it last year. In a two week period she shed, from brushing daily alone, 11#'s. Even worse, the volume of 11#'s of LONG dog hair is impressive!

The slobber is a while different story. I love our saint but when he passes we will not be getting another saint. We have nice wood floors in our new house and you woukd never be able to tell. We mop and clean one day and in 24 hours they are disgusting again.

TechyDork said:
Just found out 10 minutes ago that the pick ahead of us took a black male so we get our pick of the two yellow males!! Just made my day.

Now we have to decide on big and mellow or smaller and energetic. Pretty sure I know which one we will pick, but have to discuss it with SWMBO when I get home.

I think i did a happy dance like a little kid when i found out we get to pick.

Awesome!

HoppyDaze · May 4, 2016

TechyDork said:
Just found out 10 minutes ago that the pick ahead of us took a black male so we get our pick of the two yellow males!! Just made my day.

Now we have to decide on big and mellow or smaller and energetic. Pretty sure I know which one we will pick, but have to discuss it with SWMBO when I get home.

I think i did a happy dance like a little kid when i found out we get to pick.

Small labs are faster, more agile, less injury prone and last longer. I recommend. Congrats on the future pup.

TechyDork · May 5, 2016

HoppyDaze said:
Small labs are faster, more agile, less injury prone and last longer. I recommend. Congrats on the future pup.

I agree, but we decided that the bigger more mellow pup would fit better with our life style right now. We have small children and the smaller more energetic pup was just a bit to "crazy lab pup" for us right now. Granted the bigger one is still a lab pup, but not turned up to 11.

We have watched lots of video of the entire litter and spent a lot of time talking with the breeder prior to making our pick.

TechyDork · May 5, 2016

Here is a recent pic of Bridger. He is named after a ski hill in Bozeman MT.

He joins our family on May 15th. Can't wait!

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lowtones84 · May 6, 2016

That's adorable. I'm sure my fiance will almost cry if she sees that picture.

AkBrew907 · May 6, 2016

Handsome pup! Congrats on getting the pick you wanted

Kent88 · May 6, 2016

I love these forums, we talk about beer, wine, mead, & cider, obviously. I've also found threads dedicated to smoking meat, making homemade pizza.

We've got just a ridiculous thread that I think has turned into a collection of goat pictures.

And now I find we have one about puppies!

I'm starting to think that all this site needs to compete with theChive is an associated charity and a thread full of college girls in bikinis.

mmb · May 6, 2016

TechyDork said:
Here is a recent pic of Bridger. He is named after a ski hill in Bozeman MT.

He joins our family on May 15th. Can't wait!

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Cute. Huge fan of yellow labs, unfortunately my wife can't deal with the shedding.

Kent88 said:
I love these forums, we talk about beer, wine, mead, & cider, obviously. I've also found threads dedicated to smoking meat, making homemade pizza.

We've got just a ridiculous thread that I think has turned into a collection of goat pictures.

And now I find we have one about puppies!

I'm starting to think that all this site needs to compete with theChive is an associated charity and a thread full of college girls in bikinis.

They closed that section a few weeks ago but you had to be a supporting member to see it.

shecky · May 6, 2016

Labs are the best, even when they do this:
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ajdelange · May 6, 2016

AkBrew907 said:
The slobber is a while different story. I love our saint but when he passes we will not be getting another saint.

Look into Leonbergers: 1/3 Newf; 1/3 Pyrr; 1/3 St. B. but they do not drool and they are really nice dogs.

AkBrew907 · May 6, 2016

Kent88 said:
I love these forums, we talk about beer, wine, mead, & cider, obviously. I've also found threads dedicated to smoking meat, making homemade pizza.

We've got just a ridiculous thread that I think has turned into a collection of goat pictures.

And now I find we have one about puppies!

I'm starting to think that all this site needs to compete with theChive is an associated charity and a thread full of college girls in bikinis.

lol I like how you think. And like mentioned below, if you are a supporting member you can find most of that on this site also

shecky said:
Labs are the best, even when they do this:
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Goldens are a blast too....

ajdelange said:
Look into Leonbergers: 1/3 Newf; 1/3 Pyrr; 1/3 St. B. but they do not drool and they are really nice dogs.

Never even heard of that. Will google now

GrogNerd · May 6, 2016

new restaurant in town will give you free appetizer and hang your doggy's picture on their wall if you bring in a framed one

bringing this one of the Howdy tomorrow night

HoppyDaze · May 6, 2016

TechyDork said:
I agree, but we decided that the bigger more mellow pup would fit better with our life style right now. We have small children and the smaller more energetic pup was just a bit to "crazy lab pup" for us right now. Granted the bigger one is still a lab pup, but not turned up to 11.

We have watched lots of video of the entire litter and spent a lot of time talking with the breeder prior to making our pick.

Congrats!! Sounds like you did a lot of due diligence before you chose. Wish more people would do that

HoppyDaze · May 6, 2016

TechyDork said:
Here is a recent pic of Bridger. He is named after a ski hill in Bozeman MT.

He joins our family on May 15th. Can't wait!

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I used to live on Bozeman and I still visit almost every year. I remember the days of hitch hiking up the hill so I could ski.

Our Bridger:
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TechyDork · May 6, 2016

HoppyDaze said:
Congrats!! Sounds like you did a lot of due diligence before you chose. Wish more people would do that

Having kids now we really wanted to be sure we were getting a pup with a temperament that would fit our family. We have been talking with the breeder and she has been sending us video of them since they were 3 weeks old.

HoppyDaze said:
I used to live on Bozeman and I still visit almost every year. I remember the days of hitch hiking up the hill so I could ski.

Our Bridger:
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If i could find work we would move to Bozeman in a minute, though AK would be tough to leave. Good looking pup!

shecky said:
Labs are the best, even when they do this:
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I may be crazy but I am looking forward to a whole new series of lab mischief. We had a black lab for 11 years and when he was young he got in to all kinds of trouble. I am hopeful that since we are older and know a bit more, my wife has been a marine mammal trainer for 10+ years now, that we can help channel all of the lab energy for good and not evil.

AkBrew907 said:
Handsome pup! Congrats on getting the pick you wanted

Thanks! It was stressful, but everything worked out and now we just have to wait another week to finally bring him home.

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