Congratulations, you are all new aunts or uncles, as the case may be. We just adopted a new pup. Her name, from the foster home is, Pearl. Miss Julia wisely pointed out that this was merely a misspelling of "Purl." She'll technically be Leo's little girl, since Panda is mine, so he will ultimately choose the name, but until he picks one, she is Purl to me.
Purl is a 16 week old Border Collie and Cattle Dog mix (same mix as Panda!) but she's been very well socialized and absolutely loves everyone and everything in this fine world. Panda is a little overwhelmed by puppy's verve and there will probably be some scuffles as they find their place together, but overall, Purl seems sweet and lovely.
I just got Purl her first collar so that's been a bit traumatic for her. We'll also be crate training her which will be new, but shouldn't pose any big problems for the bright little girl.
Having a puppy is going to be a lot of work, but who can complain with a face like this?
Panda is probably not speaking to me right now, but I think in time they will be inseparable.
So hopefully, there aren't too many of you out there who mind doggy pictures, because I now have twice the cuteness in one small house.
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Posted by free music downloads | December 21, 2007 11:20 PM
Posted on December 21, 2007 23:20
I'm just now catching up and noticed all of the posting regarding your new family addition. I am so happy for you. After reading your weblog and visiting your website for such a long time ... and always being enamoured by Panda ... I'm so thrilled to see another beautiful border collie/cattle dog addition to your home. They are both beautiful, and I think you have a lot of great adventures ahead between the two of them. :) Kudos Marnie, and congratulations again. :)
Posted by Michelle | May 12, 2007 1:01 PM
Posted on May 12, 2007 13:01
Wow! TWICE the cuteness! I hope this means twice the pictures! Love them both. Heck with the knitting.
Posted by Janet | April 30, 2007 10:45 AM
Posted on April 30, 2007 10:45
Congratulations with the new puppy. She is very cute. I miss having a dog, but there are little hope for that, because I live with a man that is not a dog person. He likes cats, so at least we have a white kitten. We lost our other two cats not too long ago. I just had to get a new kitten. Good luck with your new family member.
Posted by Knittacia | April 30, 2007 12:38 AM
Posted on April 30, 2007 00:38
That puppy is so freakin' cute!!!!! I can't wait to see her grow up:)
Posted by beth | April 29, 2007 6:24 PM
Posted on April 29, 2007 18:24
What an adorable puppy!!!
Posted by Valerie | April 29, 2007 8:13 AM
Posted on April 29, 2007 08:13
Oh-my-god! What a cutie! I want a puppy!!!
Posted by Monika | April 29, 2007 5:31 AM
Posted on April 29, 2007 05:31
Congrats on the new puppy. I got my first dog 8 weeks ago & he has practically taken over my knitting blog! Everytime I go a few days with out a new Sheltie pic I get comments asking for more. Oddly enough he's also named Robin (refering to the comment before me)
Posted by Rae | April 28, 2007 8:18 PM
Posted on April 28, 2007 20:18
Aw! So so cute. Congrats on the new addition
Posted by cari | April 27, 2007 8:14 PM
Posted on April 27, 2007 20:14
Congratulations! She is beautiful. Now, you almost have a matched set...
I just got a new puppy too, she will be called Robin.
Posted by Paula | April 27, 2007 7:31 PM
Posted on April 27, 2007 19:31
BRING THEM ON - I LOVE DOG PICTURES.
Posted by Edna Hart | April 27, 2007 7:21 PM
Posted on April 27, 2007 19:21
Your two dogs are the cutest ever. Congratulations!
Posted by Kathode Ray Tube | April 27, 2007 1:46 PM
Posted on April 27, 2007 13:46
Darn, I can't believe that I missed this post yesterday! well, belated congrats on the new addition to the household. Give them both a big old hug for me.
Posted by Amy in StL | April 27, 2007 12:51 PM
Posted on April 27, 2007 12:51
Purl is gorgeous! I love her face.
Posted by isela | April 27, 2007 9:01 AM
Posted on April 27, 2007 09:01
They're both beautiful, and I'm sure that in no time, they will get along well. Congratulations!
Posted by Chris | April 27, 2007 8:34 AM
Posted on April 27, 2007 08:34
Too cute for words!
We recently added a new puppy to our household. My older dog was NOT happy at first - but now they are friends.
At first the puppy was into everything - chewing shoes, and yarn (gasp!) but he would just look at me with this cute face and i just couldn't stay mad at him.
Have fun with your new pal!
Posted by Jody | April 27, 2007 8:02 AM
Posted on April 27, 2007 08:02
Awwww...what a face! She's adorable! Can't wait to see pics of Panda and Purl (hope you keep the name!) playing on the beach together!
Posted by Amanda | April 27, 2007 7:08 AM
Posted on April 27, 2007 07:08
Yea! Congrats Leo and Marnie! Murray and Lola Chihuahua said to tell Panda hello...and welcome to Pearl!
Posted by Nicole | April 27, 2007 6:48 AM
Posted on April 27, 2007 06:48
I'm positively googly with awwwws inside!
Posted by Sachi | April 26, 2007 10:15 PM
Posted on April 26, 2007 22:15
Whatever her name winds up being, she is absolutely adorable! Congratulations on the new addition. (And Panda, if you're reading this, you're still top blog dog in my book, you gorgeous girl!)
Posted by Stephanie | April 26, 2007 8:23 PM
Posted on April 26, 2007 20:23
She is fabulous. I want to squeeze her (gently, and with great respect).
Posted by larissa | April 26, 2007 8:19 PM
Posted on April 26, 2007 20:19
You've got a ton of comments already, so you MUST know that that is one ball of doggie cuteness! How special to have two adorable dogs. Must post more pictures. There needs to be more spontaneous joy spread around. Have fun with the puppy training. Panda will be a big help in that department. Trust me. . . I have three and the two younger ones learned from the best; the top dog, Timber.
Posted by Dawn | April 26, 2007 7:52 PM
Posted on April 26, 2007 19:52
oh that is one of the sweetest pups I've ever seen! enjoy!
Posted by heather | April 26, 2007 6:49 PM
Posted on April 26, 2007 18:49
OMG, how fabulous!!!!! And you're right, a pup will help liven up your "older" dog. :) They might have some dominance stress as Pearl gets older, but they should get over it. (Bouncer and Jasper did.)
Give her The Great Big Kiss Right Between The Eyes from her auntie Janice. Congratulations!!!
Posted by Janice in GA | April 26, 2007 6:34 PM
Posted on April 26, 2007 18:34
congratulations! what a cutie. they'll be best friends in no time.
Posted by jody | April 26, 2007 6:21 PM
Posted on April 26, 2007 18:21
Delurking because I can't resist. ?maybe?Purl is just too cute. I love that her big eye patch is on the opposite side of Panda's eyepatch. They are like Yin and Yang.
Posted by phoenix | April 26, 2007 4:50 PM
Posted on April 26, 2007 16:50
wook at da eety beety puppy. i'm gon eat dat lil girl up! yes I am!
Posted by kate | April 26, 2007 4:49 PM
Posted on April 26, 2007 16:49
Purl is too cute. Give her some love, and Panda twice as much, just to assure her that she is indeed loved.
Posted by polinium | April 26, 2007 4:20 PM
Posted on April 26, 2007 16:20
OMG, OMG, OMG, OMG! The cuteness! :)
I love puppy & dog pics, bring 'em on!
(& congratulations)
Posted by Wendy | April 26, 2007 4:17 PM
Posted on April 26, 2007 16:17
Aaaaawwwww! What a cute pupster! And what a face, I'm in love!
Posted by Wendie | April 26, 2007 4:04 PM
Posted on April 26, 2007 16:04
Welcome home, Pearl! She is so, so adorable. I know that she and Panda are going to be best friends!
Posted by Carrie | April 26, 2007 4:03 PM
Posted on April 26, 2007 16:03
SO. Completely. Gorgeous!! Puppies are such hard work, but she's adorable!
Posted by Peeve | April 26, 2007 3:27 PM
Posted on April 26, 2007 15:27
Oh my gosh, she is ADORABLE! (And yes, I'm shouting, because if that isn't something to shout about, I don't know what is.) Welcome, welcome little Purl!
Posted by --Deb | April 26, 2007 2:57 PM
Posted on April 26, 2007 14:57
Congratulations! She's adorable!! :)
Posted by aija | April 26, 2007 2:28 PM
Posted on April 26, 2007 14:28
Panda's saying, "OMG, like, mini me!"
Congrats! :D Enjoy!
Posted by June | April 26, 2007 2:26 PM
Posted on April 26, 2007 14:26
Oh. My. God. She is so precious, I want to gobble her up! Now I definitely need to come visit. You have a new baby and all . . .
Posted by Debbie | April 26, 2007 2:15 PM
Posted on April 26, 2007 14:15
Oh my goodness what a gorgeous puppy! I'm sure Panda and Purl will be the best of mates before too long.
Posted by Sue | April 26, 2007 2:14 PM
Posted on April 26, 2007 14:14
Two females in one house will mean some jockeying for the dominant position but they will work it out. And you always know you can fall back on Panda's and Purl's aunts and uncles when needed!
Posted by Laurie | April 26, 2007 2:09 PM
Posted on April 26, 2007 14:09
Gasp! Look at that little girl! Congrats, congrats!
Posted by Delica | April 26, 2007 2:06 PM
Posted on April 26, 2007 14:06
Lucky lucky lucky! I want a dog so much but we can't have one here and I've been told we're not moving until after I finish school.
Posted by TheBon | April 26, 2007 2:04 PM
Posted on April 26, 2007 14:04
STOP IT!! That is just too much cuteness for me to take in one sitting. AWWWW. Congratulations.
Posted by Kat | April 26, 2007 1:38 PM
Posted on April 26, 2007 13:38
I swear I saw her smile into the camera! So adorable! And how come you can find another dog which looks like Panda's little sister ... same black and white face? LOL!
Posted by Agnes | April 26, 2007 1:20 PM
Posted on April 26, 2007 13:20
man, i want a puppy.
Posted by maryse | April 26, 2007 1:17 PM
Posted on April 26, 2007 13:17
So, I'm not a dog person, but that puppy is just plain adorable! Congratulations on your new family member. =)
Posted by Faith | April 26, 2007 1:11 PM
Posted on April 26, 2007 13:11
I have a sheltie and got a golden puppy 2 years ago. I was very nervouse but with puppies its hard to go wrong!
Toby has once bitten willow on the ear and she bled a tiny bit. I didn't interfer except say No right after he did it and I could tlel on his face he knew he had done bed and he sniffed where he bit her so he knew he drew blood. Never once has blood been drawn on either side. They fight like mad things all the time but it's all "Doggy Play" which used to scare me and now I'm pretty easy going about it. They have their own way. Now they will sleep back to back or butt to butt so I know they are happy with each other. Every now and then I can tell toby has had enough because willow is so much bigger, but over all I can tell he likes her being around!
It's so cute how they match :)
Posted by pixie | April 26, 2007 1:10 PM
Posted on April 26, 2007 13:10
What wonderful news!! Congrats to all of you! She will be so much fun. I can't wait for more pictures.
Posted by disentangled | April 26, 2007 1:05 PM
Posted on April 26, 2007 13:05
For the past several years I've been a Doberman person, but ever since I've started reading your blog, I have pictured us adopting a doggie just like Panda one day! Little Purl has added to that vision :)
Posted by Bea | April 26, 2007 1:05 PM
Posted on April 26, 2007 13:05
She's beautiful!! Congrats! Now you have two beautiful pups!
Posted by jessica~ | April 26, 2007 12:57 PM
Posted on April 26, 2007 12:57
She's an adorable addition to your family. Congratulations!
Posted by CJ | April 26, 2007 12:47 PM
Posted on April 26, 2007 12:47
Awwwww! I want a dog so badly but I have to wait. Purl is such a cutie pie! Panda too of course!
Posted by Nanette | April 26, 2007 12:46 PM
Posted on April 26, 2007 12:46
Oh.my.god. That is the cutest thing I have seen all week.
Assure Panda she will always be #1 to THIS Auntie.
Posted by pam | April 26, 2007 12:44 PM
Posted on April 26, 2007 12:44
I agree with Lauren - Squeee!!
She's darling - look at that happy face! Congratulations!! (And good luck!)
Posted by alyson | April 26, 2007 12:33 PM
Posted on April 26, 2007 12:33
Squeeeeeeee. She's SO adorable!
Posted by Lauren | April 26, 2007 12:30 PM
Posted on April 26, 2007 12:30
She's beautiful, and looks just like a Purl! Two dogs are such fun - enjoy!
Posted by Deirdre | April 26, 2007 12:28 PM
Posted on April 26, 2007 12:28
Little Purl of the Orient! So, so cute.
Posted by Elspeth | April 26, 2007 12:24 PM
Posted on April 26, 2007 12:24
She's gorgeous! I hope she stays Purl!
Posted by Rosemary | April 26, 2007 12:21 PM
Posted on April 26, 2007 12:21
I love her! She's a perfect little Purl. I hope Leo likes the name.
Posted by Julia | April 26, 2007 12:11 PM
Posted on April 26, 2007 12:11