Meet My New Campin' Buddy!

[MtnCamper]

His name is Shadow, and he's 17 weeks old!

[B-flat]

That's a beautiful camping buddy that you have.:cool:

[NightOwl]

Gary, what a beauty!  This looks like a great dog for outdoor life (and I hope also a wonderful camping companion)  Our dog (a shaggy Black Lab mix) is also named Shadow and just seeing his wonderful loving, merry face everyday  is  a heart-lifting experience.  No one can be down in the dumps for long  with "someone" like a Shadow  around!

[jpreiser]

Wow he looks big for 17 weeks!!! best of luck with your new camping buddy!!!!!

[Miller Tyme]

Congrats on the "new" camping buddy!

Gotta love the pup's when they're that young, easily trainable.

[wiininkwe]

What a great new friend!!!    Shadow is just beautiful, and I hope he remains part of your family for a long time to come.
T

[birol]

Congrats !  It is beautiful ! How big will it get ?

[Miss-Teri]

What an adorable, personality-filled face!  Congratulations!  
-Teri

[Papaso]

He's got a "looks like fun to me look" on his face. Had one that looked like him a long time ago his name was Mangler one of the smartest dogs I ever had. Congratulations

[topcat7736]

Welcome to The Board Shadow! :W

[Ab Diver]

Hiya, Shadow! (reaches down and gives him a rub behind the ears) That's a good boy. Now, you take care of Gary and keep him out of trouble, ok?

 

Congrats on the new buddy. We just picked up a new addition as well. After a year ana half of missing our previous pet, it was time. Kinda changes things around the house, eh? hehehehehe...

Ab Diver-- who'd forgotten what it was like to have "a puppy in the house".

[MtnCamper]

Congrats !  It is beautiful ! How big will it get ?

Birol, I expect hime to get ~80 lbs. or so. Right now he looks about 35 or 40 lbs. But his feet are HUGE. He's probably 20 inches tall, and body ~ 3 feet long.

I think we are in for a name change too. Shadow is a great name for a dog, one that never leaves your side. but it just doesn't fit this dog. Shadow is quiet almost stealth like, And this dog makes you very aware that he is in the room. So his new name for this point forward.... Shall be ROWDY!

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Wish I could see pictures! Still having trouble in that area here...

Anyway, welcome to the board, Shadow/Rowdy!
 
Larry

[Miss-Teri]

I guess I should mention (not to scare you or anything, just so you'll be ready!) that many Retrievers don't outgrow their hyper, destructive ways until the age of 2 1/2 to 3 years.  Being in the house and part of the family helps a lot, and consistency with training.  Once they hit that 3 year mark, they are one of the best breeds you can own.
I've been in rescue for nine years now, and I see a lot of Labs dumped at shelters during their adolescent years, most of which I can't save.  Because of this, I always warn people who adopt a Lab or Lab mix (or Dalmation, or German Shepherd) about this so they are prepared.  Getting a "Kong" toy and filling it with peanut butter, dog treats, etc, can really help to keep a puppy occupied so it doesn't turn to other things, like chewing through doors, walls, etc.  
The name "Rowdy" fits a Labrador puppy!

-Teri

[MtnCamper]

Having been around dogs a lot, We are well aware of the settling down period. Marcia used to work at the local Humane Society here. Now she is home full time (disabled) and Rowdy will be a companion for her. Along with or other Dog. He fetches well, sits, walks beside you, (with or without) a leash. You know he's a puppy, but he will be a good dog. I have to get about a 50 lb bag of training treats though......