LITTLE LUCY

We have a new addition to our family—Meet Lucy!

We decided to get another puppy so that Cali can have a playmate.  My aunt and uncle had just bought another puppy and they got there’s from a breeder in Knoxville, IA, which is not too far away from us.  The boys and I took a trip to this breeder over my Christmas Break.  At that time, they did not have any female poodles, but we still enjoyed our trip and seeing all the other puppies.  We kept in contact with the breeder and were waiting for a female poodle to be ready for our family.  Tyler and Lee made the trip down to Knoxville two weeks ago to put a deposit down on the perfect little puppy.  When they went there, she had just spent her first day away from her mom and was a little scared.  The breeder needed to keep her for at least a week or until she was at least 2 lbs.  I had Lee call on her the Friday after he and Tyler drove down there (I was really wanting her to get to us for the weekend.)  He told me that they said she would be ready by Sunday.  So, that Friday, I came home with the boys, got a snack ready, and we were getting ready to go over to a friends house for a party, until….Lee walked in with the puppy!  So, rather than us going to a party, we stayed home with our new little puppy!  She came home, at 8 weeks old, weighing a solid 2 lbs. 3 oz. and is full of so much hair!  It took us time to name this cute little thing, but Lee has wanted to name a dog Lucy forever, so he got his wish (even though it’s not a mastiff) and we went with the name Lucy!

Cali played a little rough with her on the first night, but has now learned how to play with such a small puppy and does a great job of playing to her size and strength.  Tyler has taken on the “mother roll” and wants to carry her everywhere!  Brady is too busy with whatever he is doing and doesn’t notice her much unless she is right on top of him.  Lee loves to cuddle her.  And me, well I do not keep my eyes off of her as my goal is to not have her have an accident when she is on my watch!

Lucy is an amazing little puppy and fits right into this active family of ours!

Here’s some pictures of her first couple of days in our home.  2/1/13      I think she needed a break from everyone and was trying to hide between the blanket and couch. She’s so small!   Can’t even see her.  The three of them are checking her out! Tired from the busy day! Cali taking a rest with her new sister.  Cuddled up on my lap.

  Cali, the proud big sister.