Naomi Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 (edited) Ever since I was a little girl I have wanted my own dog. But my Mum, not being an animal person never let me have the responsibility of owning a dog (there was lots of tears over the matter when I was younger). When I was independent of Mum, I had to wait just tiny bit longer until I was in a place that was suitable for a dog. It all fell into place at the same time. It was meant to be! My OH and I were offered a place that was dog friendly, and the same weekend we found out we had this place I was contacted by Kerry from Ngalla, saying that she had a litter on the ground and asked if I was interested. I had registered my interest with Kerry a long time earlier, and I had been asked a couple of times before but the time was not right and I had to say no. This time I realised I could say yes, so that's what I did!! I've already shared my boy with the Aussie people in the breed sub forum, and the people in the 'Waiting for a Puppy' thread. But thought that he should be shared with the rest of DoL. We went to see the litter when they were 1 week old. For my OH, this was his first time meeting the breed in person. He fell in love instantly. When we went back to visit when they were 4 weeks old we fell in love with one pup in particular... When they were about 5 weeks old it was decided that the black tri boy would be ours and we named him Archer. I have been calling him Archie though. We went back to visit again when they were 6 weeks old. It was so fun and we could start to see the differences in personalities. I loved Archie's personality and I was very confident in my choice. Plus he is a super cutie. How could you not love this face? Here is a short video of Archie when he was 6 weeks: link But he is home now! He was so good in the car ride home. Got a little sick but otherwise he was great. He's had a look around and seems to have settled in okay. He's ventured into the crate a few times but at the moment he is sleeping outside the crate. Edited March 11, 2011 by Naomi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esky the husky Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Oh he's home now I've been following your posts about waiting to bring him home Aussies are such gorgeous dogs. more photos more more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonecutter Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Yay - welcome home Archie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittikat Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 CONGRATS Naomi Archer is GORG EOUS ! I am sure that long wait has been forgotten ...look forward to more photos Hey, you could join 52 weeks and record him growing up ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth. Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 YAYAYAY!!! He's home!!! And absolutely gorgeous!!!!! Can't wait to watch him grow :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooky Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Yay congrats Naomi can't wait for more pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2staffys Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 That is one cute puppy! Such a beautiful breed, can't wait to follow your journey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huga Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Yay - he's home! Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inevitablue Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Yay.....Congratulations!! bring on as many photos as you can take Hope you score the job too :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naomi Posted March 11, 2011 Author Share Posted March 11, 2011 Kitkat, I will definitely join the 52 weeks thread! We have had three people visit him. I wasn't going to allow visitors on the first day home but he has settled in so well. He hasn't had a single accident. He has been asleep a lot of the time. At first he wasn't sleeping in the crate he was sleeping outside it. Isn't he just beautiful. I love his nature. He also seems to really like belly rubs. So cute! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodie Elijah Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Archie is adorable!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MavericksMission Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Oh. My. doG! How handsome is he!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ons Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 absolutely adorable! very very cute pup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pie Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 BEAUTIFUL!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 What a gorgeous boy, between you and Huga with Sid I am longing for another puppy, talk about puppy clucky! Enjoy the puppy stage it doesn't last long enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tay. Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Congrats!! He's so gorgeous!! Looking forward to watching him grow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindainfa Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Congrats on your first dog and your patience has paid off with a stunning boy! Can't wait to see more pics and here more stories about the new love in your life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naomi Posted March 11, 2011 Author Share Posted March 11, 2011 Thanks everyone! Archie fits in so well here. My first night was pretty good. A bit of crying at first, but putting my hand near the crate seemed to calm him pretty quickly. A few potty runs and then he slept through to 7:30! Of course I'm still pretty tired due to the interrupted sleep but I wouldn't have it any other way. Trying to get him use to his collar. He doesn't seem to like it. I've only had it on him for ten or so minutes. But I've been teaching him some sitting today and he is catching on really fast. And he knows that the crate is definitely his bed. He is great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest english.ivy Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Archie is adorable but you know that already Really looking forward to watching him grow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tay. Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 I know it's only day 2, but I think we need some more photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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