One and a half years ago my heart was ripped out and shredded when Bones left us. I always knew she was my special girl, but it has taken me this long to find peace with her passing.
This summer I found myself smiling at her memories instead of becoming teary and I knew it was time to fill the large void that she left. I love Einstein, but there is something about a big dog that I miss dearly.
Now you’d think being married to a vet would make the dog selection process easier. In fact it is quite the opposite. Every breed I mentioned was responded to with a laundry list of health and behavioral issues. Finally I landed on one that would fit in perfectly and for once the hubby was silent. That’s as close to approval as I’ll ever get when it comes to adding a furry family member.
All that was left was selecting a breeder and waiting for puppies. Turned out I didn’t need to wait. A breeder in Aiken had a litter from May 17, 2017 with four females ready for homes. We went to “just look” on Saturday afternoon and came home with this little ball of floof.
Wyatt immediately fell in love and I have some serious competition for puppy time. She sat with him in his car seat most of the way home and if she is allowed to walk on her own it s a miracle. I don’t mind though. She is going to get big fast and soon will be too heavy for him to lift.
I really hope she becomes Wyatt’s best friend. I believe every little boy needs a dog best friend and Einstein just isn’t it for him.
As for me, I’m already quite taken to her. So fluffy. So cute. So loveable. I can’t wait to see what all we do together. Einstein isn’t so sure about her just yet. She is a bit small for him and he isn’t so keen on sharing after all these years alone. He will start loving her too once she gets big enough to interact with him more.
Welcome to the crazy family, Waggy Tail!
The Roaming Rider 
So cute! Congrats on the new addition.
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Thanks!!! She is fitting right in already
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She is so precious! Love what a cuddly fluffball she is. Congrats on the new addition!
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She is all floof. I’ve been calling her fluffernutter. She is like a living stuffed animal
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Bernese? She’s so cute!
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Yep! The breed has been on our very short list for a long time. Finally went for it.
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A good friend of mine has one that she LOVES. They seem like super dogs!
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Life is short and puppies make it all the sweeter! SO cute and fun!!!
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She has already brought a ton of joy to our home.
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Oh, Waggy Tail (Wags, or WT) is adorable! Not a lap dog for long, so enjoy the tiny fluff ball while she is so small!
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Wags is probably the winner but ick. That’s what you get when you let a 4 year old do the naming.
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ooooho omg how cute! what a sweet face, and already so good with Wyatt! congrats on the new addition!
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She is either going to be his best friend or hate him. So far she hasn’t started running from him yet.
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Adorable!!! Congratulations 😀
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Thanks!!
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What a cute little fluff ball (and by little I mean already bigger than my dog). Congrats!
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She is going to be a big one. Just like I wanted!
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She is DARLING – BMDs are such awesome dogs! And so good with kids, too!
I’m hilariously amused that Dusty likes them, though- one of my vets (who has a flatcoat herself, so she has NO ROOM to talk) calls them cancer magnets 😛
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I’m already head over heels for her. Dusty loves the breed. I’ll have to ask him. I had wanted a basset hound. The list he rattled off took about 20 minutes to listen to. No fun at all.
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Bassets are cute, but Cardigans are the perfect shortie dog, as you should know 😛 (Your old posts about Hero remind me so, so much of my Indy, gone since 2009- I will have another Cardi but not til I won’t compare him to Indy, so it’s goign to be a whiel yet.)
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I love Burmese Mountain Dogs! They are intelligent, gentle and friendly. I love her to bits.
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I’m hoping she grows into a solid citizen.
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My dad always dreamed of owning one of these. They’re such gentle giants. So excited for y’all!
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I’m excited to see the dog she grows into.
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Gahhh, so cute!! Congrats!
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Thanks!
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One of my fav breeds! Congrats on the new addition, I agree with the title of this post %100
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I was second guessing but honestly getting a puppy should always be the answer 🙂
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We had a Bernese named Tucker who lived to be 10 years old. He was the kindest, gentlest boy!!! My boy was 2 1/2 years when we got Tucker. They grew up side by side. Fabulous family dog!!
Enjoy your new baby!!!
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She is a big ball of fluffy love.
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