photo courtesy of Japacas |
We took a day to think it over, but we couldn't say no to that face! A few days later, we drove to the North Carolina/Virginia border to pick up the little guy. He's seriously is little! About half the size of Louie, but then again Louie's large size is an anomaly...
We thought long and hard about what to name our new member of the family and we finally decided on Derby. 1) It kept our Kentucky theme (Louie=Louisville, Derby=Kentucky Derby) and 2) He was born on our anniversary, July 3rd, and since our wedding was Kentucky Derby themed it was truly fitting that he be given that name.
When Louie met Derby for the first time, he was a bit unsure, but of course they started to roughhouse like frenchies do right away! Sometimes we have to break it up (because Louie can straight up bully little Derby--pun intended!) but for the most part they kiss and make up as if to say, "No hard feelings!"
What my sister likes to call "frenching" |
For me it has been a rough few days with the two of them; breaking up their "fights," learning how to walk two dogs on leash by myself, sleepless nights due to Derby's incredibly loud snoring, but despite all that it has been incredibly fun. Sometimes the two of them can really stress me out and try my patience, but when they get along it's the best! They kind of remind me of kids in that sense. Or at least what I imagine parenthood to be (but a lot harder with humans!). Yes, I know dogs aren't the same as kids but you know what I mean! And, no we aren't planning on having kids anytime soon in case you're wondering, or as Justin always says, "Ask us next year." har, har, har...
Derby curling his tounge. One of the only tricks he knows at the moment, LOL. |
Derby kind of looks like Louie in this picture |
Aww! Derby is sooo cute, Joanne! You will love having two dogs around. We've had Bobo (Sam's blue chihuahua) and Bennett (A chocolate Labrador)for the last 5 years and it's been great! With the right training, it's a joy having them as part of the family. We love them. Thanks to Sam who asked us to take care of Bobo when his landlady would not allow pets in his apartment. Louis and Derby will require a lot of attention, but it will all be worth it!
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