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Merlin, growing so fast.

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Seems like only yesterday (2 months ago) that I went and picked Merlin up, he was such a sad little puppy with no confidence. He had no drive for anything. He is now becoming the little monster that is in his blood :D You would never even think he was the same pup. So I thought I would post some pics of him, as he thinks now, that he is the most amazing thing that ever walked the earth. Which to my family, he is ;)
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He is soooo beautiful!!!!!! Look at the big paws and ears.
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Thank you :) He does have really big paws! He has turned out to have really pretty markings too... Its strange though his chest is almost the blue, but everywhere else his brindle is black.
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Wow, how they change so fast at this age! Great looking pup!
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Thanks for posting more pictures! He is looking so happy and confident! :D

Hey, Check out the picture of Koba in "chest out"... He has that dark chest color too!
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Love the second pic - what a great face!
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Very pretty, and the leg looks totally normal now! So very glad you took him into your family-Lord knows what may have happened to him other wise.
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He is absolutely adorable! :wtg:
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Thank you all :) His leg is totally back to normal, thank goodness :D He runs like a maniac, he will be on the other side of the yard and within seconds he is right on top of me. He herds in our little dog who loves to wonder. When we are outside and Chewie doesn't want to come in, I look at Merlin and say go get him. Merlin circles around from the back and Chewie automatically knows what is about to happen and runs to the house. If Chewie happens to be taking his time, Merlin will nip at his feet til he gets on the move. Never hard enough to hurt him, just enough to say, "Hey lets go, when we get in the house she is going to give us a treat." One things I do have to mention is that, because he was so neglected he will do anything just to get you to love him. He loves cut up chicken as treats, but he really loves to be pet and hugged. He is a sweet little monster and Im finally starting to see what being the owner of a DS puppy is all about :tired: I constantly have to tell my son to keeps his toys off the floor and if he doesnt, he knows what happens! So all and all, Merlin has made Chewie listen and my son pick his toys up off the floor, what more can you ask for :player:
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kchristy wrote: but he really loves to be pet and hugged.
Aww, poor little dude. Who knows what he went through before you got him..........

kchristy wrote: I constantly have to tell my son to keeps his toys off the floor and if he doesnt, he knows what happens!
Love it, if he doesn't put his toys away, they will be chewed up and destroyed! I guess that brings the "lesson home" without many words. :wtg:
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What a cute story about him herding his brother home :D

Thanks for the update and current pics!
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Ditto with the last couple posts!
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No problem :) I know how much we all love to look at pictures.
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How cute he herds his brother! My girls try to herd each other! Im so glad his leg is better! He has such a good home.

I tell my kids the same thing! Toys on the floor = chew toys for Sadie.
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Dutchringgirl wrote:

I tell my kids the same thing! Toys on the floor = chew toys for Sadie.
Yup, thats why Sugar is not allowed upstairs where the kid's rooms are...and the toys stay up there.
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owww, he is SO cute! He reminds me of an FCI dog :shock: :mrgreen:
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As he speeks for himself in that picture, he's realy awesom, what a great guy. :dssmile:
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Those are great photos, and I'm so happy that his leg turned out okay. What a good dog. :D
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Marjolein wrote:owww, he is SO cute! He reminds me of an FCI dog :shock: :mrgreen:
I really would like to know his line, his mother is registered and his father is registered now. At the time of breeding the father wasn't registered, hence why I was able to get him. The guy was just so interested in getting rid of the puppies and moving on. I have thought about asking him for the information, but he doesn't seem like the type willing to tell me, since I did get the pup at such a good price. When Soba died I had talked to him about getting another pup from him when he decided to breed again. He stated that the father would be registered then and that the pups would be " a lot higher" Who knows, it doesn't really matter, Merlin is the best dog I have ever had either way. It would just be interesting to know :) Thanks to everyone for all the positive comments :D
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In KNPV lines you will often see the bigger ears at this age (no offense :dssmile: ) and a heavier skull. This dog seems so well proportioned for his age... But hey, he's not there yet, the bat-ear-episode might still be coming :lol:
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