JACKYSIAN Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 Ohhh only just seen this!! Isn't he gorgeous!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fee Posted August 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 This little guy is a total star. I was quite worried before he came about how he'd manage our busy household and being with five other dogs after being an only dog with an elderly couple for eleven years, but I reckon he's having a ball! He's absolutely no trouble round the house (so long as you don't mind him hopefully dropping his tennis ball on your feet from time to time) He's loves to be close to people, and absolutely adores my 13 year old, he spends the evenings dozing with his head on her feet We were told he couldn't manage walks because of his weak leg, but for the last few days I've been taking him for short walks and he loves it. He's started getting really excited now when his lead comes out. We've kept it quite gentle so far, but he really enjoys getting out and having a sniff around. Possibly the Synflex has helped, and I think he's maybe already lost a bit of weight. I've done a few clicker session with him, we've been doing some basic hand targeting, and he's picked that up immediately. He's very bright - or am I just used to sighthounds?. If anyone had the time to work with him I reckon he'd learn really quickly. He's still a bit wary of Musky and Taz (my big boys) but getting less so, and there's no aggression there at all, he just stays out of their way. He likes the smaller girls, and even shared a bed with Jess and Sophie for a while this evening. Somebody better adopt this little guy quick before he gets his short fat hairy legs too firmly under our table. Anyone who does will have a fantastic fun little companion, definitely a big personality in a small package! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacobean Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 He really is a special little boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoT Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 He does look and sound adorable. Be strong, Fee and family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cycas Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Somebody better adopt this little guy quick before he gets his short fat hairy legs too firmly under our table. Anyone who does will have a fantastic fun little companion, definitely a big personality in a small package! He seems like a right little character, it's great that he has settled so well in such a different household to what he was used to, sounds like he's having a wonderful time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natalie34 Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Aww he's lovely, and looks such a happy chap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasta Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Aww, hes gorgeous When I was likkle my Great Nan had a corgi called Candy, she was my bestest friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaraMoochi Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Wat a lovely update on little Ernie, he looks so happy and its good to hear how well he has settled in, and what a lovely time he is having with you He is a lovely old chap isn't he Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Grose Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 A real smasher Fiona. I can just picture your lot - 5 sighthounds and a little tiny corgi. Must be a real sight. Anne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoT Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 A real smasher Fiona. I can just picture your lot - 5 sighthounds and a little tiny corgi. Must be a real sight. Anne Meg and Musky aren't sighthounds! Oh, sorry, I forgot, Musky is a 'whippet' isn't he, Fee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fee Posted August 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Meg is a whippet/terrier X, so I guess she is technically a sighthound - but she's much more 'small terrier' in looks and temperament. Musky is indeed a whippet, albeit a very large black hairy one I'd definitely be a strong contender for a 'mismatched pair' competition with Ernie and any of the others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacobean Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Musky takes the collie costume off on Sundays Ernie is most definitely looking for a home incase anyone thinks Fiona is going to keep him. I thought the phone would be hot for this fella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fee Posted October 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 (edited) Not a glimmer of interest in my little Ernie I really don't understand it, he would be the most fabulous little companion for someone who wants a friend rather than a 'pet'. He doesn't do snuggly lap-dog stuff, but he loves company and being close to people, listens intently to every word you say, likes having his ears scratched (he goes all silly and wriggly), and loves his toys. Throw a ball for him and he'll be your friend for life, give him a pigs ear and he'll worship the ground you walk on, OK - there *may* be an element of self- interest in his adoration, but hey, isn't that the same for all of us, he's just more honest about it than most! He makes me laugh so much. I don't think I've ever had a dog with a more expressive face - and in particular expressive ears. He reminds me of the cute little pre-gremlin creature in the "Gremlins" film (hmm - maybe I won't risk feeding him after midnight just in case!). For instance we have a little ritual every morning - I give the dogs their breakfast, Ernie hoovers his down in seconds flat and comes bombing back through the kitchen at full speed. He runs straight underneath Taz and ignores Jess and Sophie as they all eat from raised bowls which he can't reach (bless ) and heads straight towards Meg's bowl. Just before he gets there I say a stern "Ernie, No". He stops dead in his tracks, his ears droop sideways and his little face is the picture of total deflation that his cunning (but not very subtle) plan to get an extra breakfast has been foiled - yet again. He then trudges slowly and dejectedly back to his own empty bowl and attempts to make me feel guilty by licking it for several minutes just to make sure there are no minuscule crumbs left. Butter wouldn't melt Edited October 30, 2008 by Fee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissa Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 awww Ernie - what a shame no one has shown any interest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zico's mum Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 How sad no-one has shown interest,he looks like being a wonderful companion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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