Hello there!! I do hope you are all well?
Once again I've been away for far too long, but I have good reasons!! You see I've been a little preoccupied.
I've been living a dream that I've had for most of my life and one that Dennis and I have shared for over 5 years. The dream of being doggy parents!!!
It seems a little surreal even writing this post, as having a dog has always been something that I knew would happen in the future, just not something that would be happening now.
She's the cutest bundle of fluff and already I'm 100% in love with her!
Her name is Poppy and she's a 9 week old Bolonka Zwetna, who's already earned the place of being my sidekick.
Dennis and I knew that getting a dog takes a lot of responsibility and time, and after years of deliberating realised that there was never going to be the perfect time to get a puppy. Now was as good a time as ever.
After finally deciding that we were going to take the plunge and get a dog, we set about looking online for breeders that dealt specifically in this breed. We already knew the breed from looking after our friends dog, Hayley (Here are some pics of Hayley from previous post, "The Dog Collar", "A Walk In The Park"). We thought that this breed of dog would suit us well as they remain pretty small, which is better for our apartment. Also they shed no fur, which is great for my allergies!
After making contact with a breeder we patiently awaited the birth date. On the 6th of May she was born, along with her (also) black and white sister and her chocolate brown brother.
So tiny and eyes not yet open. We had to wait until her fourth week before we could go and visit. What a wait that was, it seemed like forever.
On the 6th of June we made our journey to the breeders house, it was a couple of hours away North of Stuttgart. It happened to be the same weekend that my Mum and Dad were visiting, so they also came (very excitedly) along for the trip.
What a moment that was! Seeing our puppy for the very first time.
She was so insanely small, very cute and already intrigued by her surrounding environment. It brought tears to my eyes holding her for the first time, so small and vulnerable.
We both held her for a while, before just watching and observing as her very proud mother gave her a wash and a cuddle.
Our minds were made up that she was the dog for us!
The next month was a month of planning, buying toys, bowls, beds and other essentials.
Dennis and I were totally excited and more than prepared! We both had a countdown set on our phones, counting down to the very special day.
Every morning we would cross one more day off of our chalk board
calendar.
The day was finally here!! We both couldn't believe it! Very excited, but a little nervous and anxious of how things were going to be.
We left bright and early and made our journey to the breeders house.
The second I saw Poppy again, my nerves melted away and I knew that things were going to be ok.
Here's the picture that the breeder took of us, shortly before we were about to head back home. "Over the moon" seems to sum up our moods. Dennis and I and our 8 week old puppy, named Poppy.
Poppy had a really easy drive home, no crying, vomiting, pooping or peeing. Pretty amazing considering she was leaving her old home and traveling with us for the first time in a car. All of this and on the hottest day of the year!
Once at home we took her for a walk so she could relieve herself. She did very well and seemed curious of her new environment.
She's settling in splendidly and already finding a nice routine along with the two of us.
It's now been a whole week since we picked her up.
Dennis and I are a little tired from the wake ups in the night, but above all we are insanely thrilled to have her.
Summed up...this is up there as one of the best weeks of my life! We've played and cuddled and licked and explored, sniffed and slept and cuddled some more!
You'll be seeing lots more of this fur ball around here!
Wishing you all a lovely weekend! We're off to our first puppy play class today, should be fun!!
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