Monday, July 20, 2009

They call it puppy love


Meet Rosie. She's the newest addition to the Kennedy family. She's 8 weeks old. We picked her up from the breeded yesterday. She's a Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, or a PBGV for short. I fell in love with the breed when I first saw it on a kennel club competition on tv several years ago. When I researching breeds that would be good with my children this one came up. Needless to say I was thrilled, but I couldn't find a breeder anywhere so I dropped it. Then a few months ago, after searching the local rescues and shelters unsuccessfully I began to research it again and located a breeder in NJ who had a female she'd just bred. The timing was perfect and four months later I picked up this little girl! Now don't think for one second that I got her for the boys...she's all mine!! They can enjoy her too, even my husband, but it got her for completely selfish reasons!

Here you can see her very long ears! She will resemble a shaggy basset hound full grown, although no relation to the Basset. It was hard to any kind of head on shot without her charging for the camera every time I got down to eye level, so here my mom is holding her.

And on another note here's Joey sportin' his new haircut. My kids have always had their kids on the long side...I just love the shaggy bangs! But Joey had been asking for a mohawk, and while I wouldn't go that far, I let him get it shaved short with a little bit extra on top to spike up.


He was so proud and so excited, as you can see, he posed for a few shots. He's shy, like his mom, lol! Sorry, I couldn't help but share! Hope your Monday was good!

14 comments:

Tammy Hershberger said...

OH MY GOSH! What's cuter, Joey or Rosie??? I can't decide!

Tenia Nelson said...

the dog and the cute child are adorable!!

Ila said...

Your new puppy is just Adorable!!...and your son is definetly a heart breaker..he sports that hair cut really well!!

Andrea said...

While your dog is darling, your little boy is cuter!!
It's always fun when every now and then people sneak fun family photos in. It just makes you more of a real person to us....if that makes any sense at all.
With that said, I'm glad you shared those with us.

Broni said...

How darling, Danielle! Both Rosie and Joey!

Juliana said...

Oh my goodness--what a cute puppy!!
AND a strong little guy! Boys and puppies--a beautiful combination!

Julia Aston said...

Oh I love Rosie!!! how sweet she is! love her wirey hair and long ears! and Joey is just stunning in his new do! watch out little girls!!!! here he comes!

Tammi said...

Awww, Rosie is a sweetheart, I love all puppies! Enjoy her! And Joey is a cutie, love his adorable pose and haircut.

SweetMissDaisy (Anna Wight) said...

Welcome to the family, Rosie!! She's ADORABLE!!

Carol Dee said...

I love Joeys haircut. What a little man he is becoming! They sure grow up fast. But not as fast as puppies... Rosie will be a naughty teen before you know it. LOL

Rose Ann said...

Congratulations on your new addition to the family, Danielle!! Rosie is very sweet!!

I love that picture of Joey too!! What a nice haircut, and huge muscles too!! Heartbreaker!!

Barbara said...

What a sweet puppy face!!! The kid's pretty cute, too ;-)

Candy said...

Both are so adorable!!

Curt in Indy said...

Another "ahhhhhhhhhhhh" only longer this time. That sweet furry face has stolen my heart! OMG is she cute! CONGRATULTIONS! I'm so happy for you!!!! You know me, a HUGE dog lover. I just want to squeeze her! Your son is adorable with his new doo. You are one lucky woman! Best, Curt