We brought home our 3 month old Bouvier (this is a large breed dog that doesn't shed)last Saturday. If dog is man's best friend, then our Bouvier is not a dog. He loves me and is the cuddly puppy I've been searching for. Large enough to be a dog, without the shedding! He is, however, very fearful of sudden movements and loud noises. To say that my husband, Joe scares the "crap" out of him would be quite literal. My husband has been the go to guy for all of our dogs, but this one has claimed me!
He was named Boing by his parents' people, but we just couldn't go around calling "Here, Boing,Boing, Boing", so we renamed him Hondo, after one of John Wayne's movies.
We haven't had much housebreaking to do, so I guess he is pretty smart with great control.
He is however, very fearful and still prefers NOT to walk outside, on a leash, especially. He is much better now entering week two, though. Week one found me carrying him everywhere-at 25 lbs.-not that I minded (my grandchildren all live pretty far from here.) :)
His eating is sporadic, and his demeanor is still cautious, but we can see where Boing may have been a suitable name from time to time.
Well, he is calling, so it must be naptime or playtime, until next week! Chao!
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