Hi Franklin, you are very good looking. I would vote for you but why are we voting for you??

You have some great pics of Franklin! He is a cutie!

What protein source do you feed Franklin?

Hi, I just posted a discussion about Lance and Tucker getting in a fight over crushed ice in bowls.  Tucker got his tooth stuck in his mouth and punctured it and Lance split his lip inside, where the pink and black meet. I am not sure how to explain it.  Was wondering what I should do.  Thanks.

Hi Melissa,greetings from Napa!!Was wondering if You heard back from the poor Greenfield lady about the pup Harley.We also sent a message and haven't heard back.Hopefully,she's found a home for Harley!!Nice to see Your pups pics!!We have 2 young full of spunk pups too.

Oh Franklin...glad you're ok too!

I just found the details of the Folsom meet up tomorrow --

We've also been to Belle Coolidge dog park on Fruitridge/South Land Park drive -- I find the dogs are all larger and the space is quite large and grassy. There's no separate spaces for small/large and because of the size/hills -- it's really easy to lose sight of your dog. It's all 100% fenced though so that isn't an issue - but losing sight of your dog means other owners do also -- so our little monsters end up getting into more aggressive plan/fights without being checked.

Can you send me the details of the Saturday meet up? I'd love to head over as long as it's not like El Dorado Hills or something!

With the dog parks -- I really wanted the socialization aspects and play more than anything else. We've been lucky overall. Sutter Landing on 28th/C has 2 sections -- <25lbs and/or older slow dogs and the large dog park.

Jake goes to both depending -- if the small dog park is a bunch of lightweight toy dogs he @ 19lbs is a bit big and plays rougher. If there's Bostons, Cockers or other larger terriers in the small he's perfect.

I will admit -- the larger side can be scary as sometimes there's well over a dozen huge dogs - -and that's intimidating for me!

We're in Land Park. As my little guy is only 6+ months I have only taken him to fenced in dog parks and our preferred is Sutter Landing off 28th/C.

I see you have a tri-colored also -- there's another tri-colored 3-year female named Stella that lives downtown and heads to the park now and then. Outside that - I've seen a couple golden ones but not all that often.

 

I'd love a doggie play date!

Hey Melissa, how is your search for a cardigan going? I saw this morning on Samhain Cardigan's blog they just had a litter of 8. They are in Seattle I believe which is kind of far but she does ship. Just thought I'd let you know in case you were still looking around. :)

http://samhaincardigans.com/blog/?p=2199

I just love the professional pics of your baby! He is gorgeous!

Hey Melissa and Franklin! I just wanted to stop by to say thank you. I noticed when people have something to say about vet med you respond with exactly what I would say. Things like tech draw blood and proper restraint would mean the doc doesn't get bit... all very true. I think many people don't understand what techs do and just see them as "helpers" to the doc who does everything. Can you imagine if the docs did all the fecals and UAs?! It would always make me smile when the docs would get compliments on the dentals I did. LOL Someday everyone will know that behind every good vet is a tech doing all the dirty work. ~_^

Does Franklin try to bury is bones too, that is he gets any.  I've never seen a dog do this before and it cracks me up to no end!  If her food bowl is anywhere except in the kitchen she tries to bury it and she will bury her bone daily.  She'll walk around with it in her mouth and whine until it's covered....I have no other dogs so I just don't get it!  In any case, it's hilarious!

Eleanor is the PERFECT name! I love it! So..... when are you going to bring Franklin and Eleanor down to Sequoia so we can all meet her and have a Franklin/Melissa reunion?! I MISS you! XOXO

It looks like you already found another dog, but Wine Country Corgis also posted on their webpage about looking for a home for a puppy:  http://www.winecountrycorgis.com/  Good luck!  :)

Oh, Melissa! The puppy's adorable! What a sweetie! I'm so excited for you...and Franklin too! When you posted the query about puppies recently, I did think: why doesn't she get one from the same litter as Jenna's pup? But, not knowing the details, I figured, what do I know?! I'm really happy for you! Is it a boy or a girl? And when do you get to bring the puppy home?

Thanks, Melissa! I've thus far heard nothing positive about the female-female thing, and I was concerned myself that a single pup who's not had litter mates to play with and learn from might have problems. I appreciate your feedback. Have a Happy New Year! XOXO Nicki and Lily

Merry Christmas to you and Franklin too, Melissa! Lily and I miss you! Can't wait o meet Jenna's pup! 

XOXO

Nicki and Lily Rose

Beautiful dog.  Is he over a year old?  AL & Gwynn were mostly all black like that as puppies, but by 1 year or so, the face, legs, shoulders and hips turned to red;  I guess the blackface allele prevents this transition.