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Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Thursday, July 05, 2007 - 12:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
I love how happy she looks :-)

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Thursday, July 05, 2007 - 1:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Y'know... I think it's the size of the WHEELS that look odd to me. You're describing something very similar to what I've seen (aluminium frame, cloth sling. And the rear leg motion... it's actually kinda funny to walk behind and SEE the legs "walking on air." (When she gets to that point anyways.)

And I forget her size. She IS a bit of a big pup, isn't she? Maybe that's why the wheels are so much larger. How much does she weigh?

She seriously does look happy though! Love the smiley face!

Christiii
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07-07-2005

Thursday, July 05, 2007 - 1:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Christiii a private message Print Post    
the wheels are awesome, really lightweight, but really sturdy for balance!!

Supergranny
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02-03-2005

Thursday, July 05, 2007 - 5:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Supergranny a private message Print Post    
Ohhhh that is so great. You are really a special person to make sure that Solei's quality of life is the best it can be. I have seen too many people put their animals to sleep rather than bother. You can tell that Solei is very pleased with herself.

Christiii
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07-07-2005

Thursday, July 05, 2007 - 9:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Christiii a private message Print Post    
Solei is my BAAABY! I would do aything for that smooshy lil face, she deserves the best quality of life she can get! She is such an angel, ok, unless she sees another dog, or wants your food, or well, you get the picture...

Escapee
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06-15-2004

Friday, July 06, 2007 - 12:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
I want a puggy so bad SG!

And what a beauty Soleil is!

Vacanick
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07-12-2004

Friday, July 06, 2007 - 12:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
And what a beautiful 'smooshy lil face' Solei has!!

SG, isn't it time for new pug baby pictures?

Calamity
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10-18-2001

Friday, July 06, 2007 - 1:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Calamity a private message Print Post    
Yea for Soleil!

Bailey's a cutie too!

Riviere
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09-09-2000

Friday, July 06, 2007 - 6:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Riviere a private message Print Post    
Thanks for the "puppy love" stories!!! Boniface came to me age 4 after being raced back to back wins at 3, broke his right hock on a bad turn. He had a rescue fund set up, I donated, little did I know after 6 month vet care I'd adopt him... He turned 4 languishing in a very protective foster home. Nobody wanted him! Just silly old me called to ask, okaaay what is so wrong that nobody wants Boniface? Oh, ummm, he's huge and ummm, really alpha... I eat alphas for lunch, never met a dog, cat, bird, horse etc I couldn't train to be a good pet... They asked if I was sure I wanted to meet him? Yep... I never had a doubt, was later told they hoped I would finally call since I adopt the Greyhounds nobody else wants... That's a compliment, right?
Molly on the corner, that's true love!!! She dragged her owner to our gate to meet my 3 hounds and she apologized, I replied no, Boniface cannot survive until they meet. He's the big guy in the window yowling when she passes. She said wow he is huge but so are the other 2 boys, since Molly doesn't weigh 70 lbs... Isn't that sweet?


Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001

Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 6:09 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ophiliasgrandma a private message Print Post    
Reviere, photos, please!

Supergranny
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02-03-2005

Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 3:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Supergranny a private message Print Post    
We are taking 1 week old pictures of the puppies and Charlie hopped up on bed to see what was going on. My son took this picture.

Charlie Chan and his #1 son
Charlie Chan & #1 son

Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001

Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 3:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ophiliasgrandma a private message Print Post    
Oh, how sweet! Is that Number One Son? What does Charlie think of his kids?

Supergranny
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02-03-2005

Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 4:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Supergranny a private message Print Post    
Charlie is quite curious but Lucee won't let him near the puppies. That is Number 1 Son...mine! DH says yeah for a couple of months anyway. Little does he know!!

1 week old...my 3 amigos
1 week old

#1 Son
puppies

It's hard to get a picture of this guy
puppy

Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001

Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 4:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ophiliasgrandma a private message Print Post    
Thanks, SG, for holding them to give us an idea of their size. They are pretty small, aren't they?

Supergranny
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02-03-2005

Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 4:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Supergranny a private message Print Post    
I think they have doubled their size since born last Saturday..I wish I had a small scale to weigh them. They grunt and squeal...all want the same teat and they sound like pigs when they nurse. So precious tho.

Egbok
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07-13-2000

Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 4:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Egbok a private message Print Post    
Awwwww....they are angels!! Thanks for sharing more pictures SuperGranny.

Supergranny
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02-03-2005

Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 4:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Supergranny a private message Print Post    
Thank you. The whole family is excited about them..I have a feeling that these are going to be the most spoiled puppies ever.

Serate
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08-21-2001

Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 5:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serate a private message Print Post    
awwwwwww. I wanna puppy.

Actually we are possibly getting to the point of actually seriously talking about thinking of adding a puppy to our family. [sorry no adopting of older dogs, no matter how good it is to rescue. we owe it to our cats to get a baby they can dominate and train.]

What are the cons, if any, of Pugs? They are in our list, along with Shih-Tzus, Min Poodles, Chihuahuas [in hubby's dreams the cats would smoosh it.] We know nothing about Pugs but they are cute.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 5:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Serate, sometimes a cat likes a mellow older dog way better than a frisky puppy. Especially if that dog has been around cats and is not curious at all about them. Just my two cents. I know my very spoiled older cats liked the fact that when we got our dogs, they were older and did not mess with the kitties at all...

Serate
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08-21-2001

Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 5:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serate a private message Print Post    
We already tried that Julie and it just didn't work out. We dog sat for a cousin who had a laid back beagle who was used to cats crawling all over him. Zippy ran and hid for days, even after doggy went home. When our neighbor brought over their shittypoop pup for the afternoon Zippy liked playing with it. So we brought over cuz's beagle again. Soon as Zippy smelled it he ran and hid. I'd actually prefer an older dog, already housebroken preferably of course *L*. And I like the idea of rescuing. But unless the ARL gets in small breed puppies it's a no go. [Animal Rescue League lets you "borrow" the animal you are thinking of adopting to see if it will fit in with your household.]

Grooch
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06-16-2006

Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 5:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Grooch a private message Print Post    
Awwww.....

SG! I haven't been to this thread since I don't know when. Congrats on the puppies!!!!

My Rocky is going to be 6 this Sept. and those pictures bring back a lot of memories from when he was a baby. (Granted he was 8 weeks at the time, but they look like him at the time.)

The pictures of the black baby came out excellent. I know black pugs are difficult to photograph and have a clear, defined picture come out to see the details.

I can't wait to see more pictures as they grow. :-)

Grooch
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06-16-2006

Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 6:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Grooch a private message Print Post    
Serate, if you are seriously considering a pug, there's a lot to think about before you get one.

First, you have cats. Pugs have their little pop out eyes and they have no nose. You have to be extremely careful the cats don't swat them in the face w/ their claws.

Second, pugs do not take heat at all. In the summer, you always have to be careful they don't get overheated. I got Rocky when I lived in Florida and I had central a/c. Now that I am in NY w/out it, summers are stressful for both Rocky and me. He gets overheated to easily. I mean in like 5 to 10 minutes.

Pugs are stubborn little creatures. (Think of a bulldog.) That's why they are so spoiled. And they are very intelligent. They are always thinking and trying to outsmart you.

Mine has learned how to open doors, push chairs across the room to get to be able to climb on the table to get leftovers and lock the door (until my mother put duct tape on the lock to stop him from doing it. She said she was to old to climb through the window anymore.) He would do this when she yelled at him and he was pissed at her.

They are thinkers and plotters and then they have that cute little face that says so innocently, "Who me?" It's all an act.

They are expert escape artists and it is impossible to catch one by the collar and they they think they are being cute. But it's not so funny when there is traffic near by.

They do have a lot of possible health issues. Plus they shed. Match your pug's color to your furniture and your clothes.

Here is a good link to check out. Then go check out the rest of the site and the boards. There's a lot of info.

http://www.pugvillage.com/dont_get_a_pug.htm

I would never give up my pug in a million years, but they are not for everybody. I am afraid that your cats and a pug won't be a good mix, esp. if this will be the first dog you get.

Oh, And I never met a pug yet that didn't fight you tooth and nail over getting his nails clipped. lol!

Serate
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08-21-2001

Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 6:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serate a private message Print Post    
Thanks for the honest eval Grooch. It's not our first dog ever, just the first since we've been together and the first since the cats. But you did give me alot to consider. And if you as a pug owner/lover think that maybe our cats and a pug wouldn't be a good mix, I'll take your word on it.

This is exactly the kind of input I want. The shedding wouldn't bother me except for the fact that I'm sure both Eddie & Zippy would bathe whatever puppy we get. So a dog that sheds alot might not be a good fit for the kitties health. I have had Shih-Tzus, Poodles, and tons of other bigger dogs. With the cats, and the fact that any dog we get will be primarily an inside dog [we've done the outside dog thing and I won't do it again!] so I want a small to medium sized dog.

Thanks Grooch!

Supergranny
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02-03-2005

Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 6:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Supergranny a private message Print Post    
Grooch really described pugs to a tee. We had a funny incident yesterday. Our son is here with us this week. He smokes (ugh) outside but he laid his little propane lighter down within reach. Charlie never misses an opportunity and he grabbed the lighter and ran. Dh was hollering at him to drop it using a very strong voice. Charlie knew he was in trouble big time and dashed under our bed. DH yelled at him again and out flew the lighter. Charlie waited until DH left the room before he came out. DH said that was the funniest thing to see that lighter fly out from under the bed. Typical pug behavior!

Mameblanche
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08-24-2002

Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 7:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
Supergranny - I'm hardly ever (read that never!) in this thread. BUT glad I popped by. Those puggles are the cutest babies! And you made me LOL with your flying lighter story!

Serate sweetie, good luck choosing a pup and let us know what you decide. (PIX PIX PIX)