Asha meets her niece

[Ravenbird]

Ashas full sister had a litter and my friend that I've trained with a lot (the one with all the GSDs) got one and arrived home with her Friday night. Of course I had to go meet & greet. Asha wigged out a bit at the smell of a bag that came from her birth home, same as she did when she smelled the Holter that was mailed to me from her breeder. It's really interesting how that smell floods her brain. Meeting the puppy was a non-event, she is so dog neutral now she was more interested in playing with Shorty, the oldest of the shepherds and disregarded the puppy.
At any rate, this little girl is going to be a spitfire like Asha and I'm looking forward to watching her grow up. Her sire is an AKC CH with a BH and working on IGP1 and has a full sister who has her IGP1, plus there are a few IGP3s in his pedigree, so AKC CH with a dash of working lines for dad and her mom being full sister to Asha, hahaha, I'm excited for her. And Yes, she's vocal. For a minute I was getting puppy fever, then I came to my senses.

 

[MyBuddy]

For a minute I was getting puppy fever, then I came to my senses.

Very cute!!

 

[LifeofRubie]

Eeeee a puppy!!!!

Will you get to see her often?

 

[JanS]

How exciting - she looks adorable!

Will you get to see her often?

That's what I was wondering too. I'd love to see photos of her growing up.

Asha wigged out a bit at the smell of a bag that came from her birth home, same as she did when she smelled the Holter that was mailed to me from her breeder. It's really interesting how that smell floods her brain.

That is interesting and I don't recall that from our dogs as adults.

 

[MichiH]

Absolutely adorable! I bet you did have puppy fever too!

 

[jazzies mum]

This little one will be entertaining! She's gorgeous and full of character. I'll be interested to see if she gives her experienced trainer a run for her money!!!

 

[Ravenbird]

Will you get to see her often?

Yes, I don't train with her group much anymore, but I'm welcome anytime I want to do the pack walk or the group lesson in town. From my house to her house is about an hour drive, but we're each about 30 minutes from town, so I'll probably just try to make my town days when she'll be there with her dogs. I'm looking forward to watching her progress!

I'd love to see photos of her growing up.

I'll be updating this thread with photos!

That is interesting and I don't recall that from our dogs as adults.

I've never heard anyone else speak of it. It's weird!

I bet you did have puppy fever too!

I have no idea how I could deal with a puppy while staying busy with Asha, let alone afford the fun of training and trials. Common sense ruled. But yeah, the "I want one!" was definitely there.

I'll be interested to see if she gives her experienced trainer a run for her money!!!

She already is. But her lifestyle and knowledge is such that I'm betting her little one comes around way faster than Asha did. As a trainer she's seen and helped so many dogs and their owners, but it's always a challenge when they come out of the box like these do.

 

[JanS]

As a trainer she's seen and helped so many dogs and their owners, but it's always a challenge when they come out of the box like these do.

LOL this breed is indeed different than many people are used to and I think they have a different way of thinking or trying to outsmart you.

 

[Katyusharocket]

puppy fever

i mean, she is really cute!

 

[MyBuddy]

Asha wigged out a bit at the smell of a bag that came from her birth home, same as she did when she smelled the Holter that was mailed to me from her breeder. It's really interesting how that smell floods her brain.

I'm not sure how you mean 'wigged out', (good or bad) but the sense of smell is powerful in bringing up memories. A perfume, a food, a barn can trigger good and bad memories/feelings. There was a cologne that I used back in my teens, I think it was called Heaven Sent, that threw me back years when I smelled it. That was several years ago. I didn't even think it was still being made. I'll never forget how that smell triggered a moment in time.

 

[Ravenbird]

I'm not sure how you mean 'wigged out', (good or bad)

It wasn't really good or bad, she acted confused or surprised and concerned. I'd say it was like the smell reminded her of something that she should see with her eyes, but when she looked around, that something was not in the room (or out the door). Like when you hide from your dog and they get a little frantic looking for you, there's just a look in their eyes of concern and a little desperation to find you - almost makes you feel bad for hiding! Like I said, it was only 10 - 15 seconds at the most, it was just interesting to see.

 

[Ravenbird]

Yesterday we met at the ballpark, wind howling and pretty chilly. This puppy is TOTALLY unfazed by environmental stimulus.