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New 4 legged friend

fence0407
fence0407 Posts: 2,244
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As a lot of yall know we had to say goodbye to our Max after 15 years. We recently added this little (for now) girl to our family - Aspen. She's an 8 week old german shepherd. Still miss our Max but excited to bring Aspen along for the ride!


Large - Mini - Blackstone 17", 28", 36"
Cumming, GA  

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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,465
    She's a cutie!  Enjoy puppyhood. Will she be an indoor girl or mistress of the outside?
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • vegas slim
    vegas slim Posts: 92
    i am sure max would understand she sure is a cutie!
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  • CTMike
    CTMike Posts: 3,682
    Awesome, love GSD’s. Have had at least one continuously for the last 18 years. 
    MMBGE / Large BGE / XL BGE (Craigslist Find) / SF30x80 cabinet trailer - "Ol' Mortimer" / Outdoor kitchen in progress.  

    RECOVERING BUBBLEHEAD
    Southeastern CT. 
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  • fence0407
    fence0407 Posts: 2,244
    RRP said:
    She's a cutie!  Enjoy puppyhood. Will she be an indoor girl or mistress of the outside?
    Thanks Ron! She will be mostly indoors but we have a good size yard she will have plenty of room to run around and play. She's a handful!
    Large - Mini - Blackstone 17", 28", 36"
    Cumming, GA  

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  • mEGG_My_Day
    mEGG_My_Day Posts: 1,661
    That’s a great looking dog - beautifull markings, congratulations!!
    Memphis, TN 

    LBGE, 2 SBGE, Hasty-Bake Gourmet
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  • fence0407
    fence0407 Posts: 2,244
    vegas slim said:
    i am sure max would understand she sure is a cutie!
    Thanks! I certainly feel the same - Max took applications and chose this one  ;)
    Large - Mini - Blackstone 17", 28", 36"
    Cumming, GA  

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  • fence0407
    fence0407 Posts: 2,244
    CTMike said:
    Awesome, love GSD’s. Have had at least one continuously for the last 18 years. 
    Thanks Mike! That's awesome you've had so many. My wife grew up with GSD's.
    Large - Mini - Blackstone 17", 28", 36"
    Cumming, GA  

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  • fence0407
    fence0407 Posts: 2,244
    mEGG_My_Day said:
    That’s a great looking dog - beautifull markings, congratulations!!
    Appreciate it! We actually had to decide on her when she was just 4 weeks old looking like the below picture. She was the lightest of the females and we couldn't be happier with her markings and personality!

    Large - Mini - Blackstone 17", 28", 36"
    Cumming, GA  

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  • Dobie
    Dobie Posts: 3,458
    Puppy breath and needles for teeth, good times  =)
    Jacksonville FL
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  • fence0407
    fence0407 Posts: 2,244
    Dobie said:
    Puppy breath and needles for teeth, good times  =)
    That sums it up nicely! Man are they sharp!
    Large - Mini - Blackstone 17", 28", 36"
    Cumming, GA  

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  • CTMike
    CTMike Posts: 3,682
    This is Maggie, our current GSD, being very patient with the wife’s Cavapoo. 

    MMBGE / Large BGE / XL BGE (Craigslist Find) / SF30x80 cabinet trailer - "Ol' Mortimer" / Outdoor kitchen in progress.  

    RECOVERING BUBBLEHEAD
    Southeastern CT. 
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  • fence0407
    fence0407 Posts: 2,244
    CTMike said:
    This is Maggie, our current GSD, being very patient with the wife’s Cavapoo. 

    Maggie looks very pretty! How old is she?
    Large - Mini - Blackstone 17", 28", 36"
    Cumming, GA  

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  • GrillSgt
    GrillSgt Posts: 2,507
    Good looking dog. Have fun. 
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  • CTMike
    CTMike Posts: 3,682
    fence0407 said:
    CTMike said:
    This is Maggie, our current GSD, being very patient with the wife’s Cavapoo. 

    Maggie looks very pretty! How old is she?
    She will be 6 in November. 


    MMBGE / Large BGE / XL BGE (Craigslist Find) / SF30x80 cabinet trailer - "Ol' Mortimer" / Outdoor kitchen in progress.  

    RECOVERING BUBBLEHEAD
    Southeastern CT. 
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  • fence0407
    fence0407 Posts: 2,244
    CTMike said:
    fence0407 said:
    CTMike said:
    This is Maggie, our current GSD, being very patient with the wife’s Cavapoo. 

    Maggie looks very pretty! How old is she?
    She will be 6 in November. 


    Awesome my inlaws GSD is 6...Layla

    Large - Mini - Blackstone 17", 28", 36"
    Cumming, GA  

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  • sctdg
    sctdg Posts: 301
    fence0407 said:
    As a lot of yall know we had to say goodbye to our Max after 15 years. We recently added this little (for now) girl to our family - Aspen. She's an 8 week old german shepherd. Still miss our Max but excited to bring Aspen along for the ride!


    Nice markings. Alert looking pup. Lots of luck with her.I'm partial to Shepherds . 1969 - 1970 handled Shepherd in Vietnam ,Scoutdog.

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  • BGEChicago
    BGEChicago Posts: 575
    Awwwe how cute!!! We have a Havaneese coming next week for my 9 year old daughter, were all excited. I know this is OT but being the first canine in a long time, how many of you make homemade dog food? I'd rather not feed him commercialized crap.
    Thanks,
    Greg
    Chicago, IL BGE XL BGE Mini Webber Charcoal / Elmhurst, IL
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  • fence0407
    fence0407 Posts: 2,244
    sctdg said:
    fence0407 said:
    As a lot of yall know we had to say goodbye to our Max after 15 years. We recently added this little (for now) girl to our family - Aspen. She's an 8 week old german shepherd. Still miss our Max but excited to bring Aspen along for the ride!


    Nice markings. Alert looking pup. Lots of luck with her.I'm partial to Shepherds . 1969 - 1970 handled Shepherd in Vietnam ,Scoutdog.

    Thank you! And thank you for your service! 
    Large - Mini - Blackstone 17", 28", 36"
    Cumming, GA  

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  • fence0407
    fence0407 Posts: 2,244
    BGEChicago said:
    Awwwe how cute!!! We have a Havaneese coming next week for my 9 year old daughter, were all excited. I know this is OT but being the first canine in a long time, how many of you make homemade dog food? I'd rather not feed him commercialized crap.
    Thanks,
    Greg
    Thanks! And I'm sure yall are going to love your new Havanese! I don't have any experience with homemade dog food. You might look into a raw meat/food diet though. Check Google and YouTube out.
    Large - Mini - Blackstone 17", 28", 36"
    Cumming, GA  

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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    BGEChicago said:
    Awwwe how cute!!! We have a Havaneese coming next week for my 9 year old daughter, were all excited. I know this is OT but being the first canine in a long time, how many of you make homemade dog food? I'd rather not feed him commercialized crap.
    Thanks,
    Greg
    Does grid licking count?
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  • Gulfcoastguy
    Gulfcoastguy Posts: 7,347
    My first dog was a female GSD . My Dad got both of use the same week. Supposedly I learned how to walk hanging onto her shoulder.
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  • BGEChicago
    BGEChicago Posts: 575
    fence0407 said:
    BGEChicago said:
    Awwwe how cute!!! We have a Havaneese coming next week for my 9 year old daughter, were all excited. I know this is OT but being the first canine in a long time, how many of you make homemade dog food? I'd rather not feed him commercialized crap.
    Thanks,
    Greg
    Thanks! And I'm sure yall are going to love your new Havanese! I don't have any experience with homemade dog food. You might look into a raw meat/food diet though. Check Google and YouTube out.
    Yeah, the breeder suggested a raw food diet, I love meat rare but how long can a dog eat raw hamburger before it gets sick. I agree with you though, I have heard sweet potato (on BGE :) ) Maybe Blue Buffalo or something. Thanks for replying! 
    Chicago, IL BGE XL BGE Mini Webber Charcoal / Elmhurst, IL
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  • BGEChicago
    BGEChicago Posts: 575
    theyolksonyou said:
    BGEChicago said:
    Awwwe how cute!!! We have a Havaneese coming next week for my 9 year old daughter, were all excited. I know this is OT but being the first canine in a long time, how many of you make homemade dog food? I'd rather not feed him commercialized crap.
    Thanks,
    Greg
    Does grid licking count?
    Awwe crap, I never thought about that!! Problem solved :)
    Chicago, IL BGE XL BGE Mini Webber Charcoal / Elmhurst, IL
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  • Gulfcoastguy
    Gulfcoastguy Posts: 7,347
    BGEChicago said:
    fence0407 said:
    BGEChicago said:
    Awwwe how cute!!! We have a Havaneese coming next week for my 9 year old daughter, were all excited. I know this is OT but being the first canine in a long time, how many of you make homemade dog food? I'd rather not feed him commercialized crap.
    Thanks,
    Greg
    Thanks! And I'm sure yall are going to love your new Havanese! I don't have any experience with homemade dog food. You might look into a raw meat/food diet though. Check Google and YouTube out.
    Yeah, the breeder suggested a raw food diet, I love meat rare but how long can a dog eat raw hamburger before it gets sick. I agree with you though, I have heard sweet potato (on BGE :) ) Maybe Blue Buffalo or something. Thanks for replying! 
    Tractor Supply has a dogfood called 4 Health. It has the exact same ingredients as Blue Buffalo but you can get a 30 pound sack cheaper than a 17 pound sack of Blue Buffalo. It is what the breeder that I bought my Boxer from uses.
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    We used a puppy mix from Costco, for our Great Pyrenees. She seemed to like it very much.

    Beautiful pup, and congrats on the addition. There is nothing more fun than a puppy.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,936
    Our lab is going to have hip issues, it’s just a matter of when.  He’s on supplements now and after doing some reading, we decided to also switch him to a non-grain food which gives him more protein and avoids some of the inflammatory properties from grains.  Lots of brands out there, but we’ve been buying the Kirkland brand beef and sweet potato, they also have salmon, turkey and other versions of grain free..  It does seem to be less calorie dense than the Iam’s he was on previously so we had to adjust how much we feed him.  
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,936
    Cool looking puppy btw.  My daughter rescued a mutt about a year ago and there is definitely some German Shepard in her lineage - very similar markings.
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
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  • frazzdaddy
    frazzdaddy Posts: 2,617
    Great dogs. I grew up with a Germam shepherd. Some of my best childhood memories.
    Xl bge ,LG bge, two 4' crusher cone fire pits. Weber Genisis gasser and 
    Two rusty Weber kettles. 

    Two Rivers Farm
    Moncure N.C.
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  • evie1370
    evie1370 Posts: 506
    BGEChicago said:
    fence0407 said:
    BGEChicago said:
    Awwwe how cute!!! We have a Havaneese coming next week for my 9 year old daughter, were all excited. I know this is OT but being the first canine in a long time, how many of you make homemade dog food? I'd rather not feed him commercialized crap.
    Thanks,
    Greg
    Thanks! And I'm sure yall are going to love your new Havanese! I don't have any experience with homemade dog food. You might look into a raw meat/food diet though. Check Google and YouTube out.
    Yeah, the breeder suggested a raw food diet, I love meat rare but how long can a dog eat raw hamburger before it gets sick. I agree with you though, I have heard sweet potato (on BGE :) ) Maybe Blue Buffalo or something. Thanks for replying! 
    I used to feed my dogs roast chicken, sweet potatoes and spinach. Roast the chicken and sweet potatoes, grind in food processor with some spinach. Add chicken broth as needed. They loved it-fed it till we found pet food here in Cincy made inhouse. I got so sick of dog food made in China that was recalled for antifreeze. 

    Medium BGE in Cincinnati OH.

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    "I don't know what effect these men will have upon the enemy, but, by God, they frighten me. " Duke of Wellington, Battle of Waterloo.
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  • BigGreenBean
    BigGreenBean Posts: 117
    Sweet girl.  I'm sure you will spoil her.
    Virginia Beach, VA
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