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First post into the new Blog.

I suppose the first thing to add is the biggest major change in my life.
Major for me at least is the addition of a new Dog.
Back in October we were given a Female Miniature Pinscher..or Min Pin.
I had stopped by a fellow contractor's house to drop off a business card for him to drum up new clients. I have known for some time that he raised these dogs, but never saw myself with such a small toy breed.
Well as we stood and talked out front, this 6 week old female walks out to the front yard by herself to verify that all was well with the new voices she heard and proceeds to walk right up to me and jump into my arms.
"She's your now" he explains.
Seriously? Why yes, I'll take her. I reply.
I know right away the fortitude this girl has shown already she's a Alpha female and would make a excellent dog.
I call the wife on the way home and notify her that there is something in the truck I need for her to help me unload. I get the third degree about she can't lift heavy objects and complains that she has too much to do than to wait in the driveway for me, but she is there waiting for me when I pull up.
I hand the puppy out the window. Her expression changes......drastically.

Well fast forward to May and "Sugar" as she is now named, is doing well and has become the Commanding Officer of our home. Min Pins are like that, but she takes this position to a new level.
I'm again over at the breeder's home doing some work and he notifies me that one of the other females from Sugar's litter that was given to one of MY family members is now in need of another home.
Long story but this family thinks dogs are cars and are traded as such.
I previously made this family aware that if they had problems with their dog to contact me and I'd take her in. Well things happen and a divorce from their family to ours probably made such a call a bit difficult for them.
I told the breeder to tell them you found a owner and to bring her back.
I picked her up the day they dropped her off.
So now "Lilly" has join our ranks.
She was a bit timid and looked to be under fed, but in the last few weeks has filled out nicely and even her ears are starting to stand up straight. A good sign.
Lilly and her sister are the best of friends and great additions to the family..........until they think play time is 11:30pm..........on our bed.
I'll post pics as soon as I learn how.