So, I finally got a puppy

[kanrok]

It took almost 11 years. My wife finally decided it was a good tine for a dog. Truth be told, I wanted a Boxer. But I have two daughters, 8 and 5 and since my wife would likely be responsible for taking care of the little guy, she decided the breed. After much research, she decided upon a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. I wasn't all that thrilled, but hey, at least it's a dog. Here's "Jake":


He's a cute little guy, and he's asleep on my lap as I type.

[Huckebein the Raven]

1. That's a cute puppy

[flying_monkeys]

2. Cav's are nice dogs

But still a spaniel so they need exercise, grooming and don't overfeed :)

Pup looks a bit tired - - I bet your kids were THRILLED!

[kanrok]

6. It's a puppy fest

He runs around like a maniac for about 15 minutes, then he sleeps for 2 hours. He loves to sleep on someone. Anyone. The kids fight to get him to lay on them. Pretty cool.

[legally blonde]

3. AAAAWWWWW

He's a cutie!

[newsguyatl]

4. gorgeous!

congratulations!

[xultar]

5. CKCS are awesome dogs. Your wife did a good job picking this breed

congratulations!

[Lorien]

7. Awww..he's a cutie!

As spaniels go, the Cavaliers are really nice dogs. I understand though; I'm a "big dog" person myself, and it would be hard for me to settle for a smaller breed. Still, the little guy will probably grow on you! :-)

[kanrok]

12. Yeah...he already has.

[Ladyhawk]

8. How hyper are these little guys? I've always liked their looks. n/t

[kanrok]

11. He's pretty mellow

He has his crazy puppy moments, but by and large he's pretty cool. I have a fenced yard, which is a must, because they like to roam. He's not at all yippy, and very affectionate.

[erinlough]

9. He's Wonderful

I've had my Zoey for just three weeks now and she is the best thing I've had happen to me in a while. Enjoy every minute of yours!

[kanrok]

15. Pretty amazing, isn't it?

Haven't had a dog since I was a boy. I forgot ow much fun they can be. Great dog you have there. What breed is she?

[erinlough]

16. little mutt, part Chihuahua....

pomeranian, and terrier. She has real personality and does the 15 minute tear around/two hour sleep thing also. I had a 129lb lab for 13 years and just loved him. I was hesitant about a small dog at first, but there are a lot of advantages (especially when I clean up the inevitable puppy accidents). This one loves my cats, in fact she acts like them most of the time. Here she is with the big male cat.



He is always cleaning her.

[Scout1071]

17. They are both very cute. That's so funny the cats like him too!

Here is Senator Spike Boxer who I adopted in Jan:

[erinlough]

18. Greatest face ever

I bet he is really expressive. Super dog.

[Scout1071]

19. Thanks! He is really expressive.

Check this one out:

[kanrok]

24. I LOVE Boxers

I had one as a child and still am drawn to them. Great dogs.

[Scout1071]

25. Senator Spike is my first Boxer.

I lost my 12 yr old lab in January and then this little guy found me.

The Milkbones people were in KC last week for a contest to find the new cover of their box and I took him down to the park, but I think I missed the promotion (I was running late from work.) I still think I'll enter him online.

[kanrok]

26. "Champ" was mine

He was born soon after I was, and he was put down at 16. Just a great dog. Your guy is handsome as hell.

[HEyHEY]

10. Be careful if the Pope is driving around your neighborhood

[kanrok]

13. I'd be more worried if Bill Frist were skulking

[yvr girl]

14. He is SO cute.

[CottonBear]

20. How cute is that little puppy!

My nephews have two of these! They are really sweet and good with kids.

They are alsothe preferred dogs of Nancy Reagan and Wm. Buckley!

They are also Royal dogs!

[dhinojosa]

21. Your attitude will probably change in a few weeks

and you'll probably be the one spending most of your time with him.

[BamaLefty]

22. man's best friend

n/t

[prozacnation]

23. He's adorable

Puppies are so sweet.