Yet Another Newbie

Navygrrl · 07-05-2006, 01:08 PM

Hi all. My name is Kathy. I have a doberman mix that we got from someone on Freecycle. She was completely clueless, as she told us that he was a rottweiler/jack russell mix, and that the dog was a 5 month old spayed female. When we picked the dog up, I immediately saw that HE was most definitely not a she. We took him (Jake) to the vet, and he thinks the puppy is about 9 weeks old. He's pretty healthy, and we got his first round of shots. He's definitely part doberman, but I don't know what else he's mixed with - he's got one white paw.

We're working on housebreaking him right now, and he does pretty well when supervised, but he's not ready for freedom in the house, yet.

I also have two permanent cats, one cat we're watching for my mom, 3 children, and a husband.

Barrett · 07-05-2006, 01:27 PM

Welcome to GlobalPaw!! We would love to see pictures of your new baby!

rmci · 07-05-2006, 02:45 PM

Welcome to Global Paw! I can't wait to see pictures of your dober mix.

PawNclaws · 07-05-2006, 02:55 PM

Welcome to GP !! Hope to see pictures soon

calgal · 07-05-2006, 04:18 PM

Hi and welcome. Hope you post pictures of your baby real soon. I have a 14 year old blind Chihuahua and two Yorkies, 19 months and 17 months. I'm also fostering a Bichon right now. Just LOVE dogums.

***Cassiepeia*** · 07-05-2006, 04:55 PM

Welcome to Global Paw!

Cass.

IceyBlueSibes · 07-05-2006, 06:30 PM

Welcome aboard! Hope to see pictures of your new pup soon!

britishbandit · 07-06-2006, 08:03 AM

Welcome to GP!

Navygrrl · 07-06-2006, 03:51 PM

As soon as I get my camera working, I'll post a picture. I'd love some help with trying to figure out what sort of mix Jake is.

I love animals and all, but I really had no idea that I'd love this puppy just like one of my own children.

froggiedog · 07-06-2006, 06:18 PM

i would like to see some pics, too. HE sounds like a very hansome pup! boy, that person was clueless, who doesn't know how to tell apart a boy from a girl! welcome to GP, Newbie!

SunGurl372 · 07-06-2006, 06:36 PM

Welcome aboard, Navygrrl! I was wondering if your name is significant of past or current service. I served a five year stretch in the U.S. Navy myself....

I'd LOVE to see pics of your pup. My Harley is a Beagle X ... we're just not sure with what. Popular theory has her as a Beagle X Dobie. So it would be fun to compare....

She has four white paws, and a blaze of white on her throat and chest.

Navygrrl · 07-07-2006, 09:05 PM

Actually, SunGurl, I spent four years active duty, and then five years in the Reserves. My unit got activated right after 9/11, and we spent 7 months in the Middle East. I'm completely out now and using my GI Bill up much too quickly.

I'm hoping to get some pics this weekend. Apparently only my husband knows how to coax the camera. Jake's coloring looks similar to your Harley - with the white on the chest. Jake also has some brindle coloring on his legs.

Froggie - I agree, she was clueless. She had supposely gotten him from a rescue and that was the information she was told, but, I can't believe she missed *THAT*, you know?

This board seems really great so far, and I'm learning a lot. I'm glad it's here.

***Swiftwind*** · 07-10-2006, 01:25 AM

Hi Kathy, welcome to Global Paw!

I'm looking forward to seeing photos of Jake. He sounds like he has really interesting colouring.

SunGurl372 · 07-10-2006, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Navygrrl

Actually, SunGurl, I spent four years active duty, and then five years in the Reserves. My unit got activated right after 9/11, and we spent 7 months in the Middle East. I'm completely out now and using my GI Bill up much too quickly.

Know how that goes! My inactive reserves expired in 2004.

Let's see some pics of the furkid!

LogieDogie · 07-11-2006, 09:33 AM

Welcome! I too am new here and have found it to be a great source of information. Everyone here has been great. Hope you continue to enjoy your time spent here.

07-05-2006, 01:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Navygrrl Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 50 Rep Power: 0	Yet Another Newbie Hi all. My name is Kathy. I have a doberman mix that we got from someone on Freecycle. She was completely clueless, as she told us that he was a rottweiler/jack russell mix, and that the dog was a 5 month old spayed female. When we picked the dog up, I immediately saw that HE was most definitely not a she. We took him (Jake) to the vet, and he thinks the puppy is about 9 weeks old. He's pretty healthy, and we got his first round of shots. He's definitely part doberman, but I don't know what else he's mixed with - he's got one white paw. We're working on housebreaking him right now, and he does pretty well when supervised, but he's not ready for freedom in the house, yet. I also have two permanent cats, one cat we're watching for my mom, 3 children, and a husband.
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07-05-2006, 02:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
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calgal My Yorkster kids! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: central ca. coast Posts: 6,807 Rep Power: 232	Hi and welcome. Hope you post pictures of your baby real soon. I have a 14 year old blind Chihuahua and two Yorkies, 19 months and 17 months. I'm also fostering a Bichon right now. Just LOVE dogums.

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07-06-2006, 03:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
Navygrrl Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 50 Rep Power: 0	As soon as I get my camera working, I'll post a picture. I'd love some help with trying to figure out what sort of mix Jake is. I love animals and all, but I really had no idea that I'd love this puppy just like one of my own children.
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07-06-2006, 06:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
froggiedog Maltese & Great Pyrenees Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kentucky Posts: 157 Rep Power: 0	i would like to see some pics, too. HE sounds like a very hansome pup! boy, that person was clueless, who doesn't know how to tell apart a boy from a girl! welcome to GP, Newbie!
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07-06-2006, 06:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
SunGurl372 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 34 Rep Power: 0	Welcome aboard, Navygrrl! I was wondering if your name is significant of past or current service. I served a five year stretch in the U.S. Navy myself.... I'd LOVE to see pics of your pup. My Harley is a Beagle X ... we're just not sure with what. Popular theory has her as a Beagle X Dobie. So it would be fun to compare.... She has four white paws, and a blaze of white on her throat and chest.

07-07-2006, 09:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
Navygrrl Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 50 Rep Power: 0	Actually, SunGurl, I spent four years active duty, and then five years in the Reserves. My unit got activated right after 9/11, and we spent 7 months in the Middle East. I'm completely out now and using my GI Bill up much too quickly. I'm hoping to get some pics this weekend. Apparently only my husband knows how to coax the camera. Jake's coloring looks similar to your Harley - with the white on the chest. Jake also has some brindle coloring on his legs. Froggie - I agree, she was clueless. She had supposely gotten him from a rescue and that was the information she was told, but, I can't believe she missed THAT, you know? This board seems really great so far, and I'm learning a lot. I'm glad it's here.
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07-10-2006, 01:25 AM	#13 (permalink)
*Swiftwind* Believe in Yourself Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 5,784 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 206	Hi Kathy, welcome to Global Paw! I'm looking forward to seeing photos of Jake. He sounds like he has really interesting colouring.
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07-11-2006, 09:33 AM	#15 (permalink)
LogieDogie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 34 Rep Power: 0	Welcome! I too am new here and have found it to be a great source of information. Everyone here has been great. Hope you continue to enjoy your time spent here.

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