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*Steffie*
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 375,761
May 2008
Posts: 2,969
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Loc: Northern Ohio
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We lost Ruckus July 22. He was 3 1/2 years old. My DH was devastated to put it mildly. Ruckus and he had a special bond. Ruckus left a huge hole in our hearts and our family. DH was ready to get another Dane, so I started searching Petfinder. I searched as far away as Kansas and only found 1 Dane under a year old that was without major health issues. DH really wanted a Fawn. I was reluctant because I was concerned he was (not conciously (sp) ) trying to replace Ruckus. I gave in because I realized I needed to do what ever it took to help DH start to heal. I researched and found a reputable breeder 3 hours away. On August 23 we picked up our 10 week old Male. His name is Mason, but we call him thumper dumplin... He makes a loud thumping noise every time his feet hit the floor and he was a real dumpling when we brought him home.
He was Just what DH and our family needed to start to heal. He is the sweetest and smartest pup I have ever seen.
Last week the Breeder contacted me to let me know she had 1 female left out of the litter (Mason's littermate) and did I want her. DH jumped on it and Saturday we drove to pick up (now 15 week old ) Maya.
They bring such Joy to us and are joined at the hip playing and cuddling. Sorry the pics aren't good, they are too active and wiggly to get a good shot of them together..lol.
ETA: Hubby asked me to continue on with Ruckus' Blog. The pictures of him brought DH great comfort after our loss. Every day he sat and looked at the entire blog. So, if you want to see more pics, I'm going to update that blog regularly (it is not monetized)
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Just Lizzy
Original Pea #5005
PeaNut 19,817
August 2001
Posts: 20,195
Layouts: 54
Loc: On the rocky shores of life... AKA Mid-Missouri
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They are adorable, and I'm sure Ruckus approves. But, those are pups??? | |
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kma
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 1,443
September 1999
Posts: 2,266
Layouts: 9
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Congratulations! They're so cute! Love big dogs.
It really is good medicine. We lost our 13 year old black lab 2 weeks ago. We had already had a chocolate lab pup coming from a breeder because I didn't want our yellow lab to be alone and because I wanted our old black lab to help teach our new pup. Well as timing would have it we lost our black lab at 6 a.m. in the morning and at 6 p.m. that night our chocolate was scheduled to arrive. We almost didn't do it because our hearts were hurting so bad but now I can't imagine NOT having the pup there to help distract and heal that wound.
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Sue_Pea
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
PeaNut 36,163
April 2002
Posts: 9,922
Layouts: 5
Loc: here, there and everywhere
| Posted: 10/2/2012 5:35:04 AM
Congratulations! I love the pictures. | |
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*Steffie*
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 375,761
May 2008
Posts: 2,969
Layouts: 26
Loc: Northern Ohio
| Posted: 10/2/2012 5:36:47 AM
Lizzy - They are European Danes. Dad was 200 lbs and mom was 165. The pups are 3 1/2 months old and 50 lbs each. They are heavy when we have to pick them up and carry them.
Kim. Sorry for your loss and congrats on the new pup. I agree, it is a distraction from the loss. | |
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BuckeyeSandy
Old Dogs are Best!
PeaNut 92,987
June 2003
Posts: 22,466
Layouts: 364
Loc: With my dogs
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I am sure your other pups waiting approve of the newest family members!
It sounds like they are good medicine for your family.
And here I was wondering how you and your family were doing, and this
Morning I see this post.
I  your puppy pictures!
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Michelle*GB
No creative title here...
PeaNut 131,992
February 2004
Posts: 5,260
Layouts: 42
Loc: New England and loving it
| Posted: 10/2/2012 5:54:24 AM
They are so stinkin' cute! Congratulations on the new additions. I hope they help your husband heal his heart. | |
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snappydog
BucketHead
PeaNut 59,708
December 2002
Posts: 965
Layouts: 95
Loc: OHIO
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are you sure you didn't get miniature ponies instead??
Congrats on your new babies...they are beautiful!
Sandy | |
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cropduster
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
PeaNut 250,388
February 2006
Posts: 5,723
Layouts: 0
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NewfCathy
PeaFixture
PeaNut 268,368
July 2006
Posts: 3,888
Layouts: 27
Loc: North of Boston
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so sweet....
Cathy | |
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Woobster
The Banana Under the Couch Pea
PeaNut 295,941
February 2007
Posts: 6,728
Layouts: 0
Loc: Somewhere over the rainbow...
| Posted: 10/2/2012 6:45:30 AM
Awww...
I loved reading Ruckus's blog and my heart broke for you when you lost him. Your new babies are just gorgeous... And having a brother and sister will be SO much fun. I can't wait to see more pics!
The owners of our local Three Dog Bakery have two Danes. Their names are Sadie and Solomon and they are just the sweetest huge dogs. | |
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readsomething
Got Samoas?
PeaNut 70,391
February 2003
Posts: 7,690
Layouts: 1
Loc: Norfolk VA
| Posted: 10/2/2012 6:55:32 AM
Congratulations! I agree, new doggie is the best way to heal that wound.
We lost both of our pugs (12 and 11 years old) this past year. We're in the process of completing the adoption of a HUMAN child, but once we bring her home (probably this winter) we are going to get new puppies. I miss my doggies. DH needed some time to heal, but we are definitely ready. | |
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bridgyree
BucketHead
PeaNut 218,303
August 2005
Posts: 972
Layouts: 18
Loc: Pennsylvania
| Posted: 10/2/2012 7:04:25 AM
They are so cute! Congratulations! I'm really happy you're continuing with your blog, I really enjoy looking at it from time to time!  | |
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rnhmom
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 165,013
August 2004
Posts: 2,679
Layouts: 63
Loc: Central Illinois
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Aww! They're adorable! Congrats on the new additions. | |
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WingNut
Best Cat Evahhh!
PeaNut 18,741
July 2001
Posts: 13,241
Layouts: 200
Loc: Maryland
| Posted: 10/2/2012 9:06:35 AM
There is nothing better than a big 'ol dopey GD pup!! Except for TWO dopey GD pups!
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PolarGreen12
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 319,638
May 2007
Posts: 2,780
Layouts: 24
Loc: Tulsa, OK
| Posted: 10/2/2012 9:10:06 AM
Congrats on your new furbabies. I have littermates as well. Both boys and they have been great to have together. They are so different in personality but so alike in some of their habits. | |
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WiiPii
Dirty little freaks!
PeaNut 374,795
May 2008
Posts: 7,349
Layouts: 0
Loc: too far away....
| Posted: 10/2/2012 9:38:53 AM
NEW BABIES!!!!!
They are so beautiful!!!
I'm glad you're keeping the blog going. I used to visit it often to check in on Rukus and I bawled my eyes out when you lost him. He was so sick when he was a baby and when you were posting here about his fight to survive I got very emotionally tied to that beautiful boy.
I am sure he would be thrilled with you getting 2 new babies. | |
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Lmz1234
AncestralPea
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April 2003
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| Posted: 10/2/2012 10:03:29 AM
Congratulations on your new additions! They are both beautiful. I loved reading about Ruckus, and am looking forward to more stories about your new babies! | |
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Nantini
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
PeaNut 274,935
August 2006
Posts: 5,123
Layouts: 8
| Posted: 10/2/2012 10:05:04 AM
Ack! You're going to need a very big pooper scooper! Congratulations though, they look so lovable. | |
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Jillsie Pea
BucketHead
PeaNut 226,757
October 2005
Posts: 862
Layouts: 0
Loc: SouthPark
| Posted: 10/2/2012 11:10:53 AM
Grats on your new addition to your family! They are so big!!! and so beautiful! | |
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wholarmor
I'm NOT a sack sniffer!
PeaNut 29,699
February 2002
Posts: 24,076
Layouts: 92
Loc: SE Washington
| Posted: 10/2/2012 11:24:11 AM
Congratulations! We lost Padme back in June, so it has been really healing to have our new puppy. My husband cried when I brought her home.
Danes are great!  Gotta love them, and their huge paws are so funny when they haven't really grown into them yet. | |
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Justlulu
Garden Girl
PeaNut 232,474
November 2005
Posts: 6,025
Layouts: 688
Loc: Canada
| Posted: 10/2/2012 11:45:12 AM
They are gorgeous!!!! Congrats! | |
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naby64
Made 5000, now what?
PeaNut 180,263
December 2004
Posts: 7,624
Layouts: 155
Loc: Arkansas
| Posted: 10/2/2012 12:00:38 PM
Oh My!! This makes me happy. So glad for you and your family!!
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*Steffie*
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 375,761
May 2008
Posts: 2,969
Layouts: 26
Loc: Northern Ohio
| Posted: 10/2/2012 9:32:29 PM
Awww. thank you everyone! I am so touched that so many of you enjoyed Ruckus and were thinking of us. | |
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Skybar
Perfect Peaing
PeaNut 188,727
January 2005
Posts: 24,097
Layouts: 0
Loc: AZ desert
| Posted: 10/2/2012 9:44:52 PM
they are so handsome! and BIG. my goodness!
congrats on your new babies. it's good they are siblings.
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needmysanity
AncestralPea
PeaNut 380,372
June 2008
Posts: 4,034
Layouts: 3
Loc: Central California
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They are adorable!!!!
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morninggloryscrapper
PeaAddict
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March 2004
Posts: 1,943
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Loc: Southern California
| Posted: 10/3/2012 12:37:12 AM
omg, they are adorable, I can understand why you got the sister
Congrats and enjoy. | |
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theshyone
I'm Alive!
PeaNut 266,636
June 2006
Posts: 10,213
Layouts: 37
Loc: Alberta
| Posted: 10/3/2012 1:23:26 AM
Strange question but:
Did the two dogs recognize each other after being apart? | |
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Maddy166
PeaNut
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September 2012
Posts: 92
Layouts: 0
Loc: Hogwarts! No I really live in Victoria, Australia
| Posted: 10/3/2012 1:28:52 AM
Congrats!! They look like best friends!!
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Sukkii
PeaNut
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January 2012
Posts: 354
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Congrats!! I read about Ruckus and cried but now you have two new furbabies to care for. I would love to read about their exploits with big brother Ruckus looking on and adding a comment or two
I have a friend who has a GD and she would never go for anyother breed, you guys are special, and I'm so pleased you took both of them | |
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Carolina Girl 71
AncestralPea
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August 2005
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| Posted: 10/3/2012 7:04:30 AM
They are adorable!
I enjoyed the blog about Ruckus, and I'm so glad you're going to continue it. So sweet! | |
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Regina Phalange
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 369,340
March 2008
Posts: 2,557
Layouts: 0
Loc: Steeler Country!
| Posted: 10/3/2012 1:55:37 PM
That's wonderful!! They are so cute!!! and big!!! LOL
I was so sad to hear about Ruckus...but so happy for the new members of the family!! | |
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Momof1sweet-lil-lad
& the Velcro dog
PeaNut 133,429
February 2004
Posts: 9,156
Layouts: 0
Loc: With my Shadow
| Posted: 10/3/2012 2:29:45 PM
Awww...they are so cute!!! Congrats on the new pups. | |
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*Steffie*
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 375,761
May 2008
Posts: 2,969
Layouts: 26
Loc: Northern Ohio
| Posted: 10/3/2012 10:36:01 PM
Strange question but:
Did the two dogs recognize each other after being apart?
I really think they did. I'm sure he recognized the smell on her and they started playing and cuddling right away. It took her a day or two to come around to the other 2 dogs. | |
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WarriorFan
Newspaper Pea
PeaNut 219,645
August 2005
Posts: 5,600
Layouts: 0
Loc: State of Confusion
| Posted: 10/4/2012 12:39:12 AM
They are simply adorable. Glad you and your husband have added them to your household. They will bring you both much joy. I hope they are healthy and happy dogs for years to come.
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FarmDPea
StuckOnPeas
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June 2006
Posts: 2,531
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Loc: South Alabama
| Posted: 10/4/2012 7:59:55 AM
What pretty babies! They make my 90# rescue
Dane look even more petite than she is! | |
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