Scottie Puppies

Many of you may know that I have a real affinity for these little guys --

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I just love this picture!!  Although how the photographer ever got them to "pose" for this picture is a mystery to me -- must have caught them when they were about to go to sleep or just waking up.  :)  I love dogs, but like many dog owners, I do have a favorite breed, and that would be the Scottish Terrier.  My family had one when I was growing up, and that's when I became a lifelong fan.   

 During our married life, we've had one black and one wheaten Scottie.

 

  We lost our wheaten Scottie, MacDuff, this past November; he'd been with us for 13 1/2 years.  This was the first Christmas we haven't had a dog in our home since 1989.

On January 4th, we received an after-Christmas gift in the form of an e-mail from a Scottie breeder.  She wrote to let us know that one of her females had given birth to a litter of seven puppies on January 3rd.  We were eighth in line on the waiting list, and on Sunday, she e-mailed to let us know that one of the people in front of us was opting out, which meant there was a puppy left for us, if we wanted it.

It looks like we'll be bringing a new puppy home around the end of February now.  I'm excited and a little nervous.  Since our son has moved out, a puppy will definitely brighten up the household, but until they get properly house-trained, they do limit your activities somewhat.

One thing we've learned about dogs is that you may get the same breed over and over, but you'll never get the same personality.  Oh there are certain personality traits that are common to the breed in general, but each puppy and dog has its own distinct personality.  So I mustn't expect to get another dog exactly like MacDuff.  I still miss MacDuff, but it will be an adventure to get to know our new puppy.  I know we will love him, and I think MacDuff would approve.  :)

Here's a picture that the breeder e-mailed us yesterday -- this is a Pile 'O Puppies, don't you think?  :-D

I added the text so you can see which pup is ours (at least I think that's the one).  I've already forwarded the picture to our son.  :)  They don't look a thing like Scottish Terriers, do they?  Trust me though; they will.  They were only four days old in this picture.  I love the way they sleep all draped over one another; it's a good way to keep warm for sure.

I hope you stay warm and safe today; it's forecast to be another cold one.  Thanks so much for visiting House at Forest Manor; your visits and comments make my day!

Denise