New best friend

[Woodboy]

Having recently been laid off, during my "sabbatical", I decided I needed a new best friend. I lost my old best friend after 12.5 years last September. My woodworking might suffer a little.

Here he is, all 22 pounds of him.

[BearPipes-1]

Awwwww! What a sweetie!

Got to acclimate him to the sounds of power tools early, though. ;-)

[Ed62]

Woodworking can wait a little while. I hope you have another 12 1/2 years with your new best friend. He's really a cutie.

Ed

[Uncle Cracker]

Love the labs. You will not find a more faithful friend.

[Tom Slick]

Cute little guy! Dogs certainly enhance our lives.

[SARGE..g-47]

Beautiful pup... I've lost 6 best freinds with the last being about two years ago. I'm at the stage of life I'm not sure I can insure another cycle so.. I'll just have to admire others friends.

[dbhost]

Beautiful pup. My big furball is right around that 12.5 year mark, I make sure I enjoy every minute we have with him... He's been a real blessing ALMOST every minute I've had him...

[stormdog74]

That is one cute puppy!

Makes me want to get another myself. I haven't had a dog since I left for college years ago - alas, it will probably have to wait until I retire as I am too busy nowadays to give a dog the attention they it needs and deserves. For now it is cats, which I love and are low maintenance, but I do miss having a dog as well.

[Knottscott]

Aawww, very cute pup...good for you!

[ironhat]

Beautiful pup! I love the larger breeds.

[cabinetman]

He will definitely be your best friend. Teach him to bring you lumber (4x8 sheets are too tough). What did you name him?
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[jziegler]

Good looking pup. You really should have a good friend there.

Jim

[Whaler]

Looks like you got a winner there. Don't know how I could do without our two.

[Woodboy]

Pup Update

Name is "Roger" after the Vet that saved him, during a difficult delivery - number 8 of 8 and stuck breach. Up at 3:00AM last night for a trip outside. From 6:00AM to about 8:00AM we call him "Diabalo" puppy since he is usually in a heightened state of wildness, then the crash and mostly an angel for the rest of the day.

Like living with a newborn, that runs and chews everything that he sees, but does not wear diapers. If I was a young buck looking for girls, he would be a chick magnet.

Love the Labs and needed a dog that was big enough not to be a tempting meal for Coyotes. Even though we live in a urban suburb, due to the proximity to the foothills, the Coyotes are very common and have eaten some cats and small dogs recently.

At age 54, a puppy is a challenge that requires a significant commitment of time and precious energy. But then again, I expect to lose the 10 - 15 extra pounds I gained after my old lab and walking buddy passed away last year.

In about 2 -3 months I expect to have a well mannered best friend that shares many of my interests and gets me off my television watching behind.

Go Nuggets!

[Shep]

I'm sure he'll be your best friend untill he lays down in a giant mudpuddle then runs through your house. Cute though.