more puppy love

[chelidon]

Some big news to post later today, but in the meantime, more pics of Griffin (scroll down for the more recent pics and movies). He has decided that snow is just about the most fun thing ever. When we got the big storms (24" of snow) over last weekend, and before I plowed, he would leap in and just about disappear but for the tip of his tail, then pop up every so often like a seal. He wasn't too happy about the pooping when cold wet stuff is touching his butt (can't blame him, really), but quickly figured out that some pirouettes in place would tamp the snow down enough that he could stand on it, rather than in it. Smart pup.

It really is amazing how much difference a month makes -- he's got to have just about doubled in size, and is 22+ lbs. Griffin is going to be a big boy, and is growing into a very handsome dog.

Comments

[labrys6.livejournal.com]

Isn't he beautiful! Please tell me again what breed he is? Because I was telling my vet how beautiful he is and that his breed must be a forerunner of the Rottweiler. She has a Rott who must be a throwback---it looks so much like your lovely Griffin!

[chelidon.livejournal.com]

Griffin is a Hovawart, and I think you're right, he does look a lot like a long-haired Rottie. I don't know the breeding history of the Rottweiler, but it's entirely possible that the Hovawart, which goes back at least to the 1200s, was a part of that line.

[labrys6.livejournal.com]

Rottweilers were not bred till the 18th century, if I recall. I think it very likely that Griffin's ancestors had to do with it. He is just adorable....makes me regret my dog allergy even more than normal.