New Puppy (here we go again!)

I'm not sure how I got talked into this but...

In a little over a week we will be picking up another West Highland White Terrier. Dexter (our 2 year old Westie) has a sister who had her first litter in December and we will be adopting a "niece".

As some of you may recall, Dexter is from Burn's Lake which is, essentially, in the middle of nowhere in North Central British Columbia. Our first plan was to fly her down but the airlines have recently changed their policies about carrying dogs as cargo and can't guarantee that the little one will get enough heat travelling as cargo especially this time of year.

Fortunately, one of her litter mates is being adopted by a family that lives in 150 Mile House and they have kindly agreed to bring our pup down with them when they go to collect theirs. This means we only have to drive about 6 hours and will pick her up in Williams Lake (the nearest town of any size to 150 Mile).

The main question will be the weather. It is clear, cool and perfect for travel right now (about -15 at night) but there is snow forecast for next week starting on the weekend. When we picked up Dexter from Burns Lake it was October and we were really lucky with the weather. We're pushing it a bit going that way in February but keep your fingers crossed.

This is a pic Dexter at about the same age she will be when we pick her up (7 to 8 weeks). He was happy in the box all the way from Burns Lake! Dexter has always been a great traveller so we hope the new kid will take it in her stride as well. I'll update as this goes along.

Haven't settled on any names yet. Anyone got any suggestions for female names that would suit a Westie?

My dad and step-mom just got a Westie in December. Her name is Lexi and the first dog under 80 pounds my dad has ever had. She's adorable, and she gets along great with Bentley, her new 5 year old golden retriever big brother. They sleep together and he chews (gently) on her head, and she bites down on his tail and shakes it as hard as she can. :)

I can't wait to see some pictures!

PVR -- pets are like potato chips! You can't have just one!
(I have a dog, and some betta fish, and a cat is getting added to the mix on Feb. 1).

What an adorable puppy!

OMG gawd, Dexter was cute cute cute!

The new niece should be named Gisele :D

-g

(when I was a teen I had a lab named Dexter).

Ok you have my attention, I will be looking forward to the update.

Please.....,,, Please don't leave me hanging, like the woodpecker episode. I still don't know what happened.:mad:

Dom

...The new niece should be named Gisele :D

I like it! I won't promise anything but Giselle will definitely be added to the list.

...Please.....,,, Please don't leave me hanging, like the woodpecker episode. I still don't know what happened.:mad:

Dom

:D

I completely forgot about the woodpecker! Boy, do you have a long memory Dom.

If its any consolation - nothing happened! There was a "palace revolt" in the office to the idea of using a pellet gun or anything else that would hurt the bird and, as it happens, the little bugger moved on after a while anyway.

I will be SURE to update you on the puppy.

Nice looking puppy! We will have a new Border Collie pup in about 3 weeks.

Nice looking puppy! We will have a new Border Collie pup in about 3 weeks.

Ooh oooh, if you need a name...How about Gisele :lol:

Don't forget to post pics of the pup.

-g

In a word: Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!

So adorable!! :)

Hmmm... names. I'll give that some thought.

Okay, how about: Moondoggie.

If its any consolation - nothing happened! There was a "palace revolt" in the office to the idea of using a pellet gun or anything else that would hurt the bird and, as it happens, the little bugger moved on after a while anyway.

I will be SURE to update you on the puppy.

I so remember the woodpecker story as well, this post was a find.

jurn

I kinda like the name Jojo:)

I like the name Jojo too!

However, sorry to you Jo and to hiker chick as well -neither Jojo nor Moondoggie are on the short list!

Just askin - were you a fan of beach blanket movies in your misspent youth hiker chick?

I like the name Jojo too!

However, sorry to you Jo and to hiker chick as well -neither Jojo nor Moondoggie are on the short list!

Just askin - were you a fan of beach blanket movies in your misspent youth hiker chick?


Then theyre on the long list...so that means theres a chance...

she looks like a gem. call her Ruby (rub-E)

You gotta get a kilt for her! Any idea what clan she's from?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/03/WestHighlandWhiteTerrier.JPG

Just call her "WOMAN!" or "WIIIFE!" as any good Scotsman would do (moments before getting beaten up by a Scottish woman wielding a rolling pin...) :rolleyes:

I totally vote for Gisele too! They have a certain resemblance :evil: (I'm totally gonna get smacked for this...)


Nice looking puppy! We will have a new Border Collie pup in about 3 weeks.

I'll be looking forward to pics and neurotic dog stories :D

I totally vote for Gisele too! They have a certain resemblance :evil: (I'm totally gonna get smacked for this...)


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...but the doggie is cute. But you'll still get a beating.:mad:

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...but the doggie is cute. But you'll still get a beating.:mad:

you fell for it, thats what he wanted........he enjoys a good spanking every now and then


PVR? have you picked a name yet?........GISELE is a cute one

What a GORGEOUS westie !!!!! beautiful pic

you fell for it, thats what he wanted........he enjoys a good spanking every now and then

Dammit my secret's out!!

...the doggie is cute. But you'll still get a beating.:mad:

Thank you Mistress, may I have another? :razz: :evil:

Dammit my secret's out!!



Thank you Mistress, may I have another? :razz: :evil:

You're not worthy of a spanking from me...

You're not worthy of a spanking from me...

NOOOOOOOOOOO what can I do to be forgiven? *beg plead grovel* :-(

You could name the dog Rocket...but then that would be asking for trouble. :rolleyes:

NOOOOOOOOOOO what can I do to be forgiven? *beg plead grovel* :-(

That's a start.

Now kiss my feet!! Oh wait, this is a family forum :lol:

No name yet, Orangee.

I'm kinda on the fence about "Gisele" now given the way this thread is going!

:)

No name yet, Orangee.

I'm kinda on the fence about "Gisele" now given the way this thread is going!

:)

What? It's a terrier so it'll be feisty, just like the real Gisele :razz:

That's a start.

Now kiss my feet!! Oh wait, this is a family forum :lol:

Oh if only this were Club-X...:rolleyes: :evil:

I'm kinda on the fence about "Gisele" now given the way this thread is going!

:)

A lot of people are on the fence about me :roll:

its a white dog right?

remmember ZERO from nightmare before christmas? the main characters loyal white ghost dog? that westie will probably grow as big as it.

and plus, zero sounds so coool.
:smile:

its a white dog right?

remmember ZERO from nightmare before christmas? the main characters loyal white ghost dog? that westie will probably grow as big as it.

and plus, zero sounds so coool.
:smile:

That movie rocks! I agree, Zero is an awesome name.

how about Star, she will be a star in your life :-)

Thanks for all the suggestions so far! Keep 'em coming.

Here's a list of the favourites so far (in no particular order):

Ceilidh
Misha
Moxie
Kermode (pronounced Cur-mode-E -otherwise known as the Spirit Bear)
Tria
Branwen
Bronwyn
Casi
Cassidy
Sian
Akira
McKenzie (Kenzy for short)
Skeena
Torri
Makayla
Mikayla
Keisha

Cadence
Hannah
Destiny
Morley
Gisele
Saffi

Zero

You missed 1!:-(

You missed 1!:-(

Sorry, no slight to you Jo! There is already a terrier named Joey (or is that Jo -E) at the dog park.

PVR,
How is Ceilidh pronounced?

Also, your pup just e-mailed me she said she likes the name Gisele. :D

PVR,
How is Ceilidh pronounced?

Also, your pup just e-mailed me she said she likes the name Gisele. :D

Pronounced "Kay lee"

Nice try with the email!

Pronounced "Kay lee"

Nice try with the email!

Oh, is that a Celtic spelling? I used to have a little neighbor girl named Caleigh, pronounced "Kay lee".

Yes, it is the same word in both Irish and Scottish Gaelic -its literal meaning is "visit" but it usually connotes a celebration or party with dancing and music!


... Any idea what clan she's from?

While we are on the Celtic theme, I'm not sure which clan but I would hazard a guess that it might be MacDougall!

thought of a good one--

Piper

In college I was in Brigadoon and always liked the name "Fiona"

i love ye tommy---i love ye---i love ye:lol::lol:

Just name it "beer", an appropriately Scottish name :razz:

Haven't settled on any names yet. Anyone got any suggestions for female names that would suit a Westie?

I'll be the first to admit that I have not read through all the posts, but I think a female Westie named Tess would be fitting.

How about a more traditional Celtic style name like Horoku?

How about a more traditional Celtic style name like Horoku?

Sounds more Japanese to me...:rolleyes:

Sounds more Japanese to me...:rolleyes:

It is.

* humor: get some *

It is.

* humor: get some *

Hugh...murrr...?

Mommy what's that? :rolleyes:

Congrats on the new puppy. We have labs and have bred our first litter. We'll be keeping one, bringing the grand total to 4. Becoming an E owner came at the right time for us.

How about a more traditional Celtic style name like Horoku?

...or Canadian Celtic Coo roo coo coo coo coo coo coo?

Take Off Eh? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECvsgeO9rvc&feature=related)

...or Canadian Celtic Coo roo coo coo coo coo coo coo?

Take Off Eh? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECvsgeO9rvc&feature=related)

EXACTLY! Name your dog Hoser!

EXACTLY! Name your dog Hoser!

I will second my official vote for Hoser :razz:

Wait, I'm agreeing with RD? There must be a cosmic disturbance somewhere...:rolleyes:

[Sorry, the closest we will get to this is MacKenzie (already on the list).


BTW, the MacKenzie Brothers dog was named hosehead I believe!

c'mon you guys? don't you just love the name Piper for a little Westie???

I like the name Ted. It's easy to yell...trust me. :rolleyes:

We got a puppy once when I was kid.

I wanted to name it Misty, and my brother wanted to name it poop bottom.

We had to a family compromise (I cried when I actually thought they would go with poop bottom).

So I was happy when we named the dog Misty Bottom:D

We got a puppy once when I was kid.

I wanted to name it Misty, and my brother wanted to name it poop bottom.

We had to a family compromise (I cried when I actually thought they would go with poop bottom).

So I was happy when we named the dog Misty Bottom:D

Is that what's at the bottom of Misty Mountain? :razz:

i thought that was JoJo's real name Misty Poop Bottom...least that's what Ted
Rocket Dog said...:rolleyes::lol::-P

c'mon you guys? don't you just love the name Piper for a little Westie???

Piper is cute. I'll run it past the "powers that be". :)

EXXXX-CEEE-LENNNNNT
the powers that be will love PIPER!

We got a puppy once when I was kid.

I wanted to name it Misty, and my brother wanted to name it poop bottom.

We had to a family compromise (I cried when I actually thought they would go with poop bottom).

So I was happy when we named the dog Misty Bottom:D

There's a neighborhood in DC called Foggy Bottom :neutral::confused::twisted:

Well, it's not as creative of a name as "Gisele", but Dexter (http://imdb.com/title/tt0773262/)'s sisters name is Debra. Got to admit, your Dexter doesn't look much like a serial killer, but neither does the other Dexter. And he is such a nice serial killer that he seems like he deserves a dog named after him.

SO WHAT did you name her?????

A pile of pups.

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SO WHAT did you name her?????

No final decision yet. Once we meet her on Sunday afternoon we'll decide.

No final decision yet. Once we meet her on Sunday afternoon we'll decide.

Take video :D

A pile of pups.

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Great pic!

Can you tell which one is yours?


Looks like it is a go for the trip to Williams Lake on Sunday. The Siberian cold front has passed and there is no significant snowfall forecast for the weekend.

yes--please take lots of pictures and videos of Piper;-)

And the winner of that name that puppy contest is ...

(drum roll, fanfare)

Skeena!
She is such a fiesty and strong little thing that a strong, mighty river suggested itself as her name once we met her.

It was an easy trip to pick her up - albeit a little cold -22 last night! She was a real trooper on the trip and she and Dexter are getting along well. The cats have yet to be convinced that this is a good idea but we'll keep you posted.

A few pics

PVR that might be the cutest puppy ever!

I bet Dexter is glad to have a thick coat as protection against those sharp puppy teeth. During the first weeks of owning my terrier, I had to wear leather gloves to protect my hands. Now at 10 years of age he's not much of a biter, but still enjoys 'worrying' one of those old torn gloves.

paulj

I bet Dexter is glad to have a thick coat as protection against those sharp puppy teeth....

You're not kidding! I may have to take to wearing gloves too. Skeena is already shredding toys and Dexter is having to be quite careful not to let her get underneath him.

The dangly bits don't have a protective coat!

aaawwwww...........how cute is that :)

CUUUUUUUUTE!

She looks like she's gonna be a handful too!!

so, pretty much the cutest puppy, like---ever!

Awww! She's darling!

Yup, cute as a bug's ear.

Speaking of ears, both of Skeena's are up now, she's also growing like a weed.

The cats are still not very impressed, however.