Meet Baxter

teddygirl · Post by **teddygirl** » 26 Jul 2007, 20:51

Here is Baxter, my new baby, one of the reasons I haven't been posting much recently.
He's a little sweetie but doesn't leave me much time for other activities at the moment.
He'll be getting out in another couple of weeks so hope to meet some of you then.

Dadaist · Post by **Dadaist** » 26 Jul 2007, 20:57

Bless his wee heart!

Hello Baxter!!

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 26 Jul 2007, 20:59

I want him.

(in real life he's about the size of an average hand

)

magbagpuss · Post by **magbagpuss** » 26 Jul 2007, 21:08

Hello Baxter , wishing you a long and happy life , you wee smasher xxxx

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 26 Jul 2007, 21:17

Does he have four eyes, or is there something wrong with mine?

SoupDragon · Post by **SoupDragon** » 26 Jul 2007, 21:23

He's sweet TG
we'll look out for you both.

Bob missed an eye test?
Actually see what you mean, the darker fur near his nose, it's like those butterflies that have false eyes on their wings

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 26 Jul 2007, 21:26

OK, that's a relief. I thought he had been genetically spliced with one of your teddybears, like Brundlefly.

Sorry, I'm obviously not very good with these doggy threads.

teddygirl · Post by **teddygirl** » 26 Jul 2007, 21:30

Okay, Bob, this one is just for you.

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 26 Jul 2007, 21:32

He just looks so like Bramble when she was that age

I want him.

Could I maybe just borrow him for a wee while and see if Mr E notices?

teddygirl · Post by **teddygirl** » 26 Jul 2007, 21:42

Epykat wrote:He just looks so like Bramble when she was that age

I want him.

Could I maybe just borrow him for a wee while and see if Mr E notices?

Somehow, I think Mr E would notice as he tends to let you know he is there !!!!!!!!!!!!
You're more than welcome to come babysit any time though

Puerto bella · Post by **Puerto bella** » 26 Jul 2007, 22:07

TG he is such the cutest little button, look forward to seeing him out and about.

rapunzell · Post by **rapunzell** » 26 Jul 2007, 22:57

He's gorgeous!

Robin! · Post by **Robin!** » 26 Jul 2007, 23:16

He's cute.. Did Anchor Man have an effect when picking the name?

Pal of Porty · Post by **Pal of Porty** » 26 Jul 2007, 23:23

I hope he won't grow up to be one of these dogs that eats my kids.

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 27 Jul 2007, 07:58

Baxter is gorgeous, TG. I hope I get to bump into you both sometime.

Skeely · Post by **Skeely** » 27 Jul 2007, 08:14

Pal of Porty wrote:I hope he won't grow up to be one of these dogs that eats my kids. 8)

Is this a regular occurrence?

Pal of Porty · Post by **Pal of Porty** » 27 Jul 2007, 09:39

Skeely wrote:
Pal of Porty wrote:I hope he won't grow up to be one of these dogs that eats my kids.
Is this a regular occurrence?

3 times in 11 years - not really regular in my opinion.

foxy · Post by **foxy** » 27 Jul 2007, 10:04

Very cute doggy

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 27 Jul 2007, 10:09

How cute. I don't want him but I sure can see why you do.

Nelson Hatstand · Post by **Nelson Hatstand** » 27 Jul 2007, 11:25

If I wasn't saving up for a Portuguese Water Dog, I would want a dog like Baxter. He looks very nice indeed.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 27 Jul 2007, 11:29

How cute, totally gorgeous, can't wait to meet him! Hopefully Bess will get on well with him

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 27 Jul 2007, 16:13

Just met Master B in person and he's just lovely [for a dog

]!!

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 27 Jul 2007, 20:17

Nelson Hatstand wrote:If I wasn't saving up for a Portuguese Water Dog, I would want a dog like Baxter. He looks very nice indeed.

Googled to see if NH was talking mince as usual, but no....."Originating back to the 1500s in Portugal, Portuguese Water Dogs were originally used by fishermen. They were used to send messages between boats, herd fish into the nets

, to retrieve fish and articles from the water, and to guard the fishing boats. They also helped to bring in nets and to save fishermen when they fell in the water. They were very popular, and this might be where they picked up their loyal and dependable characteristics."

There are quite cute! For dogs.

arachnid · Post by **arachnid** » 27 Jul 2007, 20:42

Here's a pic of the Portuguese Water dog!!

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 27 Jul 2007, 20:47

Looks like its made out of two dogs!

arachnid · Post by **arachnid** » 27 Jul 2007, 20:47

Congratulations Teddygirl on the new addition to your family !!!!
Can imagine he'll be full of mischief!!!

And " hello" Baxter,hope you're a good boy and give lots of licks and paws and waggy tails!!!!

arachnid · Post by **arachnid** » 27 Jul 2007, 20:48

Poppy wrote:Looks like its made out of two dogs!

Or part dog and part sheep!!!!

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 27 Jul 2007, 21:02

Poppy wrote:Looks like its made out of two dogs!

You're shit hot on biology, ain't ya!

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 27 Jul 2007, 21:10

ecm wrote: You're shit hot on biology, ain't ya!

Slightly unfortunate turn of phrase - see the Dogs & Environmental Wardens thread!!

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 28 Jul 2007, 10:12

Poppy wrote:
ecm wrote: You're shit hot on biology, ain't ya!
Slightly unfortunate turn of phrase - see the Dogs & Environmental Wardens thread!!

What read all that whining and whingeing all over again? No thanks. Dogs poo, run around a bit and sometimes jump. Well, who knew?

Baxter will be the best behaved dog though. Won't you, Baxter?

sicker · Post by **sicker** » 28 Jul 2007, 10:14

Baxter meets Prince,
Hope he's still here when you return.
Might just keep him.

Nelson Hatstand · Post by **Nelson Hatstand** » 28 Jul 2007, 15:06

Poppy wrote:
Nelson Hatstand wrote:If I wasn't saving up for a Portuguese Water Dog, I would want a dog like Baxter. He looks very nice indeed.
Googled to see if NH was talking mince as usual...

how dare you. they've got webbed feet too. (true.)

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 28 Jul 2007, 15:32

Yes, NH not lying: "Their paws are slightly webbed for swimming, which one can notice by trying to pass one's finger between the dog's toes. "

arachnid · Post by **arachnid** » 28 Jul 2007, 15:49

Our dog Noosa was a Weimaraner( she died last year:(( ) and she had webbed feet too!!!

Here are some more!!!

Not meant to be an all-inclusive list, but most dogs bred for water (most sporting group breeds, and many working group breeds) have webbed toes. This includes:

Akita
Brussels Griffon
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Chinook
Field Spaniel
German Shorthaired Pointer
German Wirehaired Pointer
Irish Water Spaniel
Labrador Retriever
Leonberger
Mi-Ki
Miniature Poodle
Native American Indian Dog
Newfoundland
Norwegian Buhund
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Otterhound
Plott Hound
Portuguese Water Dog
Redbone Coonhound
Ringtail Sing-a-Ling
Spanish Water Dog
Toy Poodle
Weimaraner
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

foxy · Post by **foxy** » 28 Jul 2007, 17:40

Oh yes I saw a programme on TV this week about a Newfoundland that has been trained as a lifeguard in Cornwall.
It had webbed feet and definitely more personality than David Hasselhof