What do you all think of this scrappy lil pup - Page 2

ZdogZ · 01-09-2007, 08:37 PM

That is a tough decision, Bonnie. Both puppies are adorable. We all know that you will make the right decision. Zia had some pink on her nose when I first picked her out, but when I got to bring her home, her nose was all black.

disraeli · 01-09-2007, 08:44 PM

Aww, they are both adorable! Tough decision.

tandemgal · 01-09-2007, 09:01 PM

Man Bonnie - this is tough...

Dale 1 and 2 look very much alike - so that doesn't really factor in

Dale 1 cuddly and mild but may need dental help
Dale 2 was scrappy but now mellowing after the others caught up with him

What was Chip like as a puppy? He has turned out great - maybe you should choose the one who's personality is most like Chip at their age???

This is one decision I am glad isn't mine to make...

Bayoucorgi · 01-10-2007, 02:06 PM

If so, do an abbreviated mini Volhard Puppy Aptitude - take each puppy you are interest in to a different area than the pen or whelping box away from the other puppies so that you are interacting one-on-one.

Hold the puppy and get to know it. They will act differently when they are not with their pack. Hold it gently on its back. Does it struggle hard, not at all, some and then give up? That will tell you about it's temperament.

As you pet it and talk to it, does it react to you, turn away, lick you, that will also tell you a lot about who it is. Put it down in the room and see if it prefers to be with you, away from you, play, cower.

Even if you do these couple of simple things in an environment away from the pack, it will give you much more insight to their real personality. And the choice may become apparent.

Good luck, and what a wonderful dilemma! It's either win, win, or win. How fun.

Michael Romanos · 01-10-2007, 03:05 PM

That's an absolute key - isolate each Corgi pup if there is more than one of them and see how they react with you as per the methods suggested. by Bayou

Chip's Mom · 01-10-2007, 05:54 PM

Well the deed is done and we will be bringing little Tuff Stuff home in a little over a week. A very very tough decision but I have to think of Chip first and this decision was based on Chip's best interests. Ironically, he is the one that I had my eye on for the last while because he looks so much like Chip I guess and then the breeder said he was growly and I might want to reconsider and look at some of the others.

Jespah · 01-10-2007, 06:00 PM

Congratulations Bonnie!!! The hard part is over, now you can get busy preparing for and then enjoying him. Are you still going to call Tuff Stuff Dale? Careful, T-Gal will want you to call him T-Stuff

Deb

Chip's Mom · 01-10-2007, 06:09 PM

Mr. T is more like it LOL - Yes the hard part is over - I am not sure if he will be Dale or not - gotta think about that one.

Dillydoodle · 01-10-2007, 06:19 PM

Deleted my post

Jespah · 01-10-2007, 06:21 PM

Mmmm, you called him Scrappy before, so maybe Scrapper - Chip 'n' Scrap has a ring to it.

Jeni D · 01-10-2007, 06:50 PM

What a cute pup you are going to have. I'm sure you had a very tough decision, but I'm sure Chip will love his new little buddy. Let us know when you decide on a name!

ChloeLouise · 01-10-2007, 07:09 PM

I know what a hard decision you had...but I am a firm believer in things "happening for a reason"... Your little tuffy was apparently "destined" to come live with you and Dale! He is absolutely darling and it sounds like he comes with "personality plus"!! Congratulations and I, also, will be anxiously waiting to hear the name you choose and, of course, ALL about the homecoming next week!!

ZdogZ · 01-10-2007, 07:12 PM

Congratulations, Bonnie! He is so cute. Can't wait to hear his name and hear wonderful stories about him and Chip.

milles2 · 01-10-2007, 07:36 PM

Good luck Bonnie. Which ever one you choose you will love to pieces!

Susan

Chip's Mom · 01-10-2007, 07:43 PM

Thank you all for the support and advice you have given me. It has made this experience so much easier. I am going to wait until he is home with us before deciding on a name - it took us almost a week to name Chip.

01-09-2007, 08:44 PM	#17 (permalink)
disraeli Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 420 Images: 38	Aww, they are both adorable! Tough decision. __________________ Tana, Rhys, and Andy Rhys's Dogster Page: http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?i=303513&j=t Andy's Dogster Page:http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?i=397513&j=t

01-09-2007, 09:01 PM	#18 (permalink)
tandemgal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,336	Man Bonnie - this is tough... Dale 1 and 2 look very much alike - so that doesn't really factor in Dale 1 cuddly and mild but may need dental help Dale 2 was scrappy but now mellowing after the others caught up with him What was Chip like as a puppy? He has turned out great - maybe you should choose the one who's personality is most like Chip at their age??? This is one decision I am glad isn't mine to make... __________________

01-10-2007, 02:06 PM	#19 (permalink)
Bayoucorgi Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 207 Images: 8	Do you get to pick in person? If so, do an abbreviated mini Volhard Puppy Aptitude - take each puppy you are interest in to a different area than the pen or whelping box away from the other puppies so that you are interacting one-on-one. Hold the puppy and get to know it. They will act differently when they are not with their pack. Hold it gently on its back. Does it struggle hard, not at all, some and then give up? That will tell you about it's temperament. As you pet it and talk to it, does it react to you, turn away, lick you, that will also tell you a lot about who it is. Put it down in the room and see if it prefers to be with you, away from you, play, cower. Even if you do these couple of simple things in an environment away from the pack, it will give you much more insight to their real personality. And the choice may become apparent. Good luck, and what a wonderful dilemma! It's either win, win, or win. How fun.

01-10-2007, 05:54 PM	#21 (permalink)
Chip's Mom Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northeast TN Posts: 2,243 Images: 3	Well the deed is done and we will be bringing little Tuff Stuff home in a little over a week. A very very tough decision but I have to think of Chip first and this decision was based on Chip's best interests. Ironically, he is the one that I had my eye on for the last while because he looks so much like Chip I guess and then the breeder said he was growly and I might want to reconsider and look at some of the others. __________________ Bonnie A Good Home, Loving Family and Three Loyal Corgis at my feet - I am truly Blessed.

01-10-2007, 06:09 PM	#23 (permalink)
Chip's Mom Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northeast TN Posts: 2,243 Images: 3	Mr. T is more like it LOL - Yes the hard part is over - I am not sure if he will be Dale or not - gotta think about that one. __________________ Bonnie A Good Home, Loving Family and Three Loyal Corgis at my feet - I am truly Blessed.

01-09-2007, 08:37 PM	#16 (permalink)
ZdogZ Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 656 Images: 1	That is a tough decision, Bonnie. Both puppies are adorable. We all know that you will make the right decision. Zia had some pink on her nose when I first picked her out, but when I got to bring her home, her nose was all black.

01-10-2007, 03:05 PM	#20 (permalink)
Michael Romanos Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Silverstream (near Wellington, the capital of NZ) Posts: 4,902 Images: 2	That's an absolute key - isolate each Corgi pup if there is more than one of them and see how they react with you as per the methods suggested. by Bayou

01-10-2007, 06:00 PM	#22 (permalink)
Jespah Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,024 Images: 5	Congratulations Bonnie!!! The hard part is over, now you can get busy preparing for and then enjoying him. Are you still going to call Tuff Stuff Dale? Careful, T-Gal will want you to call him T-Stuff Deb

01-10-2007, 06:19 PM	#24 (permalink)
Dillydoodle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,381	Deleted my post Last edited by Dillydoodle; 04-16-2007 at 10:52 AM.

01-10-2007, 06:21 PM	#25 (permalink)
Jespah Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,024 Images: 5	Mmmm, you called him Scrappy before, so maybe Scrapper - Chip 'n' Scrap has a ring to it.

01-10-2007, 06:50 PM	#26 (permalink)
Jeni D Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 503	What a cute pup you are going to have. I'm sure you had a very tough decision, but I'm sure Chip will love his new little buddy. Let us know when you decide on a name!

01-10-2007, 07:09 PM	#27 (permalink)
ChloeLouise Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 250 Images: 26	I know what a hard decision you had...but I am a firm believer in things "happening for a reason"... Your little tuffy was apparently "destined" to come live with you and Dale! He is absolutely darling and it sounds like he comes with "personality plus"!! Congratulations and I, also, will be anxiously waiting to hear the name you choose and, of course, ALL about the homecoming next week!! __________________ ~ Margo ~ Chloe's dogster page - http://www.dogster.com/?261649

01-10-2007, 07:12 PM	#28 (permalink)
ZdogZ Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 656 Images: 1	Congratulations, Bonnie! He is so cute. Can't wait to hear his name and hear wonderful stories about him and Chip.

01-10-2007, 07:36 PM	#29 (permalink)
milles2 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rensselaer Cunty Posts: 690	Good luck Bonnie. Which ever one you choose you will love to pieces! Susan __________________ Susan in Upstate NY w/ Tucker and Lulu

01-10-2007, 07:43 PM	#30 (permalink)
Chip's Mom Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northeast TN Posts: 2,243 Images: 3	Thank you all for the support and advice you have given me. It has made this experience so much easier. I am going to wait until he is home with us before deciding on a name - it took us almost a week to name Chip. __________________ Bonnie A Good Home, Loving Family and Three Loyal Corgis at my feet - I am truly Blessed.

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