Civilization

The new year isn't off to a great start around here as far as adoptions are concerned. Norman did great with meeting prospective adopters but they (or one of them) decided they weren't going to adopt any dog right now. Today we had a meeting with prospective adopters for one of the puppies, Rogue. Once again, the two people in the couple didn't seem to be on the same page when it came to adoption. Disappointing, sure, but also rather amusing in the case of today's adopters. Upon meeting the three pups, one of today's adopters specified that they were looking for a "more civilized" puppy. Umm, I don't think they come like that. 

Rogue, Elektra, and Storm may not be "civilized" but they are very well socialized, both with people and with dogs. They are bold, adventurous, and confident puppies. That's the kind we raise around here. It was obviously not a good match and I doubt that any puppy would be for them. They went on their way and Rogue spent the rest of the day with her uncivilized sisters while I had a good laugh.

This handsome dude is Fletcher. He belongs to a friend and is just with us for a short time. He's a Chesapeake Bay Retriever, which is a lot like a chocolate lab but with a short, tight, curly coat. He loves the retrieving business more than anything. 

And here's a few random pictures of the rest of my uncivilized pack from the last few days. 

Gus

Norman, kicking up his heels running in the pasture.

Paisley

Bear

Gus and Bailey

Bailey and Bear

Gus

Bailey

Gus again, he's very photogenic.

Candace out on a stroll in the pasture.

Bear

Elvis and Norman

Paisley

Bear

Candace