New from Victoria BC

ringflyer · 03-17-2011, 03:52 PM

Hi all,
my name is Alison, and my boyfriend and I have an (almost) 3 year old Beagle named Sam, and 2 black cats Hal & Apollo.
We got Sam almost 3 years ago... he's grown into such a little man. Definitly gave us a run for our money and taught us a LOT about dogs and beagles. I grew up with all kinds of dogs my entire life, my boyfriend... not so much. This was his first, and we could only come to agree on a beagle as a common dog we wanted. well, let me tell you... I learned a LOT about dogs I didnt know before. They are one SPECIAL breed! but after all the heartache (TERRIBLE separation anxiety for the first 2 years or so and relapsing with potty and crate training), we would do it all over again in a heartbeat.
We got him from a family breeder in the states (MI) and they flew him up to Vancouver where we picked him up at the airport. he was 3.5lbs when we got him, and now full grown he is about 13.5-14" at the shoulders, and 26.4lbs... and we like to refer to him as being built like a brick s&^t house, hehe

He has grown up so much in the last year, we're so proud of him. He brings so much love and excitement into our daily lives, we would be lost (and VERY bored) without him. He is such a loyal and precious soul, I could never give him up for anything... he is truly our kid

like a little person who can't talk and is covered in fur!

and alas, the pictures...

I've attached a few pictures, Day 1 that we had him @ 8 weeks old, then again @ 3 months, then a year and a half, and 2 years.

hannah & rufus · 03-17-2011, 04:16 PM

Hello!!

How gorgeous is he! Me and my fiance had never had dogs and a beagle was the only one we could agree on! Rufus to us is exactly what you have described, would be lost and bored without him!

Hannah

Tucker McBeagle · 03-17-2011, 05:46 PM

Welcome to the group :-) What a handsome boy!

ljas · 03-17-2011, 07:24 PM

Welcome!

baker'smom · 03-18-2011, 09:25 AM

Welcome! I competely agree. Baker has given us a run for our money too!! We're at the 1 year mark, and I wouldn't have it any other way. He drives me nuts a lot, but he is soooo loving. I couldn't imagine life without him now. And Sam is a great looking beagle.

brandypup · 03-18-2011, 12:53 PM

ADorable!

Eliott · 03-18-2011, 12:55 PM

Awesome pics!! Welcome aboard!

Leanne · 03-18-2011, 11:19 PM

Hi Allison,

we are also in Victoria . We have a beagle/ cocker spaniel cross . It has only been three weeks today since we adopted her and she has already made such a wonderful addition to our family . She is my first dog and I joined this site in hopes to learn as much about her as I could . Its so nice to see someone else from Victoria:

BeagleBob · 03-19-2011, 11:24 PM

Nice pics! Welcome!!

BadgersMom · 03-27-2011, 03:26 AM

Hi Allison!

We are from Victoria too... I think Badger has met Sam before

03-17-2011, 03:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
ringflyer Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Victoria BC Posts: 2	New from Victoria BC Hi all, my name is Alison, and my boyfriend and I have an (almost) 3 year old Beagle named Sam, and 2 black cats Hal & Apollo. We got Sam almost 3 years ago... he's grown into such a little man. Definitly gave us a run for our money and taught us a LOT about dogs and beagles. I grew up with all kinds of dogs my entire life, my boyfriend... not so much. This was his first, and we could only come to agree on a beagle as a common dog we wanted. well, let me tell you... I learned a LOT about dogs I didnt know before. They are one SPECIAL breed! but after all the heartache (TERRIBLE separation anxiety for the first 2 years or so and relapsing with potty and crate training), we would do it all over again in a heartbeat. We got him from a family breeder in the states (MI) and they flew him up to Vancouver where we picked him up at the airport. he was 3.5lbs when we got him, and now full grown he is about 13.5-14" at the shoulders, and 26.4lbs... and we like to refer to him as being built like a brick s&^t house, hehe He has grown up so much in the last year, we're so proud of him. He brings so much love and excitement into our daily lives, we would be lost (and VERY bored) without him. He is such a loyal and precious soul, I could never give him up for anything... he is truly our kid like a little person who can't talk and is covered in fur! and alas, the pictures... I've attached a few pictures, Day 1 that we had him @ 8 weeks old, then again @ 3 months, then a year and a half, and 2 years. Attached Thumbnails

03-17-2011, 05:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tucker McBeagle Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: USA Posts: 542	Welcome to the group :-) What a handsome boy! __________________ ---Every heart needs a hound---

03-18-2011, 12:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
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03-19-2011, 11:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
BeagleBob Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Shoals, AL Posts: 517	Nice pics! Welcome!! __________________ "My goal in life is to be as good of a person as my dog already thinks I am"

03-17-2011, 04:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
hannah & rufus Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13	Hello!! How gorgeous is he! Me and my fiance had never had dogs and a beagle was the only one we could agree on! Rufus to us is exactly what you have described, would be lost and bored without him! Hannah

03-17-2011, 07:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
ljas Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 710	Welcome!

03-18-2011, 09:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
baker'smom Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Philadelphia, Pa Posts: 532	Welcome! I competely agree. Baker has given us a run for our money too!! We're at the 1 year mark, and I wouldn't have it any other way. He drives me nuts a lot, but he is soooo loving. I couldn't imagine life without him now. And Sam is a great looking beagle.

03-18-2011, 12:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
Eliott Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 127	Awesome pics!! Welcome aboard!

03-18-2011, 11:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
Leanne Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Victoria BC Posts: 1	Hi Allison, we are also in Victoria . We have a beagle/ cocker spaniel cross . It has only been three weeks today since we adopted her and she has already made such a wonderful addition to our family . She is my first dog and I joined this site in hopes to learn as much about her as I could . Its so nice to see someone else from Victoria:

03-27-2011, 03:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
BadgersMom Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Victoria BC Posts: 26	Hi Allison! We are from Victoria too... I think Badger has met Sam before

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