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by bei en on 25 May 2012 - 07:05
Presumably you are getting your 4th Kirschental dog and presumably you did not personally inspect the pup.
Would you tell us how did you specify to the breeder what you would expect of it, and what observations of the litter (you/he did have to choose between two) the breeder
made to comply with your expectations.
Even if you and the breeder know each other well enough that no exchange of communication on the selection was necessary, would you tell us your mental process.
Whatever you or the breeder said or thought would be most valuable, IMO.
Bei en
Would you tell us how did you specify to the breeder what you would expect of it, and what observations of the litter (you/he did have to choose between two) the breeder
made to comply with your expectations.
Even if you and the breeder know each other well enough that no exchange of communication on the selection was necessary, would you tell us your mental process.
Whatever you or the breeder said or thought would be most valuable, IMO.
Bei en
by PINERIDGE on 29 May 2012 - 02:05
this will be our 5th dog from Kirschental. We have known of this kennel for over 35 years as their bloodlines were much of the foundation stock for a guide school. All the dogs we bought were very suitable for breeding, but we did not have the opportunity to do so --
The "process" is simple --- we talk about what we like -- and we trust we will get a good match for us and our other dogs. We have never been disappointed.
As it stands today -- this is quite
possibly the puppy we will get -- Things may change in the next two weeks.
The "process" is simple --- we talk about what we like -- and we trust we will get a good match for us and our other dogs. We have never been disappointed.
As it stands today -- this is quite
possibly the puppy we will get -- Things may change in the next two weeks. 
by Ladyluck1120 on 30 May 2012 - 02:05
So beautiful!!!!! I will post one shortly :) or PM u again if I can't figure it out :)
by swingfield on 30 May 2012 - 15:05
Yay!! He is handsome boy!! Cant wait for more pictures !!
by PINERIDGE on 02 June 2012 - 00:06
Look ma!! I can almost do it !!
12 days to go !!
by PINERIDGE on 09 June 2012 - 00:06
Another week older - taken at 8 weeks (yesterday) and another week closer to getting here !!
He's the poster-boy for "totally huggable" don't you think?
He's the poster-boy for "totally huggable" don't you think?
by Ladyluck1120 on 11 June 2012 - 05:06
So adorable - bet you're excited!!! I've had my Pup Tia for 3 days now and so in love!!! She's beautiful, smart, and totally amazing in every way. I am blessed with this little princess <3
by swingfield on 11 June 2012 - 17:06
Jeff.. ya going to make it till Wednesday?? hahaha... I am so happy for you!! send pics as soon as you can! oh .. and what is his name again :)
by PINERIDGE on 12 June 2012 - 03:06
Thanks. His registered name is KAMAN vom KIRSCHENTAL, named for the late Charles and Robbie Kaman, founders of FIDELCO Guide Dog Foundation, and our friends for over 30 years.
His call name is KONA - named for the town on the Big Island of Hawaii. Had to keep some of my Hawaiian roots (born and raised).
I recently learned that in Germany they consider KONA a name for a female, but I can't make that association with a "town" -- so Kona it is. Pretty soon all you'll be hearing is KONACOME !! HaHaHa. (not to be confused with Kona Coffee !!)
by PINERIDGE on 14 June 2012 - 00:06
He's here! Yippee ! He's totally awesome if i do say so myself -- and I do !
Some early observations.....Lufthansa had me go around the side of the building to the loading dock/ramp - instead of bringing him out to the front like they have done in the past.
While I'm waiting for the workers to bring over a huge crate with a great dane -- I see a smaller cart with my little puppy crate. Then I huge fork-lift starts backing up toward him - beeper going like crazy - and I see the little guy peek out the side-- and start wagging his tail -- he's like --
"wow - that looks like fun, can I play with it?" --
After I sign more papers and get him in the car, we drive back around to the front where there is some grass -- and I slip the very light puppy collar on him and attach the leash.. Then we had to have a talk about the leash - I said - "you have to wear this out in the world" - he said -- NO WAY !!" -- i had to repeat it several times - until finally he agreed reluctantly - with 'i'll wear it for now - but i'm not going to walk around !" - So as I get him onto the grassy area (very near the road) a very big TRUCK goes by - and again - he looks up - like -- eh - no big deal. and the truck thunders by... Now I'm going Wow - again -- nothing is bothering him -- the noise of that truck scared me -- but not him .. Within 3 minutes a BUS goes by -- and I watch him again and there's still NO reaction --
i don't expect puppies to be scared of these things - but it can be a little frightful when you're not even 9 weeks old and it's the first time you're seeing/hearing these things.
so -- you get the idea. He's great. We stopped at my friends house cuz it was on the way home- and he met her little terrier -- who's the same size as him - and he made friends right away. He didn't mind that the little dog was a "different" color -- (cream) ....
He was quiet in the crate on the ride home (almost 3 hours) - and he ate a cup of meat a little while after we got home -- Now he's gonna go check out the back yard, before dark --
I think we'll save meeting Zeta and Zane until tomorrow -- Little man has had a very busy day. !!
----The Beginning-----
Some early observations.....Lufthansa had me go around the side of the building to the loading dock/ramp - instead of bringing him out to the front like they have done in the past.
While I'm waiting for the workers to bring over a huge crate with a great dane -- I see a smaller cart with my little puppy crate. Then I huge fork-lift starts backing up toward him - beeper going like crazy - and I see the little guy peek out the side-- and start wagging his tail -- he's like --
"wow - that looks like fun, can I play with it?" --
After I sign more papers and get him in the car, we drive back around to the front where there is some grass -- and I slip the very light puppy collar on him and attach the leash.. Then we had to have a talk about the leash - I said - "you have to wear this out in the world" - he said -- NO WAY !!" -- i had to repeat it several times - until finally he agreed reluctantly - with 'i'll wear it for now - but i'm not going to walk around !" - So as I get him onto the grassy area (very near the road) a very big TRUCK goes by - and again - he looks up - like -- eh - no big deal. and the truck thunders by... Now I'm going Wow - again -- nothing is bothering him -- the noise of that truck scared me -- but not him .. Within 3 minutes a BUS goes by -- and I watch him again and there's still NO reaction --
i don't expect puppies to be scared of these things - but it can be a little frightful when you're not even 9 weeks old and it's the first time you're seeing/hearing these things.
so -- you get the idea. He's great. We stopped at my friends house cuz it was on the way home- and he met her little terrier -- who's the same size as him - and he made friends right away. He didn't mind that the little dog was a "different" color -- (cream) ....
He was quiet in the crate on the ride home (almost 3 hours) - and he ate a cup of meat a little while after we got home -- Now he's gonna go check out the back yard, before dark --
I think we'll save meeting Zeta and Zane until tomorrow -- Little man has had a very busy day. !!
----The Beginning-----
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