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They are both beauties! How adorable.

Thank you.
Truffle is cute, but naughty :o)

OOOOOOOOOooooooooo TT Your New Family Edition is Adorable :) & Look@Conker was He excited to meet Him TT?x

Hi Jacque ~
Conker is doing a good job of looking after Truffle.
They play rope-toy games together !
But I have to write very short comments on GoY because Truffle is VERY mischievous. He's into everything ! :o)

i bet he is TT its great uv now got another little Friend for Conker i bet he loves Playing with Truffle? :)

Hi TT, Conker and Truffle are both beautiful. You'll have your hands full now. Truffle is doing what he's supposed to do - getting up to everything. lol. He's lovely.
I'm looking forward to seeing more photos of him as he grows. :o) I'm sure he and Conker will be good friends and company for each other.

Hello Hywel ~
You are so right.
I'm not getting any work done now!
I hope Blodyn approves of Postman Pat's cat :o)
Right now Conker and Truffle are curled up in the same bed !
I'll put more photos of Truffle on GoY as time goes on.

lol. I've just noticed the cat. - I was too busy looking at Truffle.
Blodyn sais ' Miaw ' to you all and a special welcoming ' Miaw ' to Truffle. :o)

Summer Z she wants a Lick The New Puppy Plez TT :) & Febe,Sox& Puss z hi 2 Jake :)

Truffle has a very friendly nature, and he'd love to play with Blodyn, Summer, Febe, Sox, Puss and all the others !

Hi TT
~so pleased you have taken the plunge and got a new adorable puppy~may you have many happy years together!

Awww,they are so gorgeous, i think i'm in love ! Do they all get on?

Thank you :o) Conker and Truffle are getting on fine.
They play together well with their toys.
After meal-time, Conker stacks Truffle's empty plastic food dish inside his own, and brings both dishes to me for washing up. Not that there's any food remaining in the dishes !

ill shut up terra lol very nice i see you like giving them mad names like me lol

My pets all have names of trees etc. ~
Conker, Bonsai, Crocus, Truffle. :o)

ow yes still a bit different i like it

Aww TT Truffle looks adorable

Hello Irish. Thanks.
He can be naughty.......
... and then his name gets changed
from " Truffle " to "Trouble"
Lol

I'm dead pleased for you, lovely new pup, I hope he gives you all the pleasure an love that you deserve, nice that conker has already accepted him and is allowing him to share the toys, I look forward to seeing more pics,and cant imagine what you will teach him and dress him in for the shows

Aw....look at Conker proudly posing next to the new puppy......beautiful TT...you'll be thrilled with a new little one.....and I bet Bonsai is looking and smiling too X

Thanks, Janey. xxx
That's a lovely thought about Bonsai :o)

Hello Islander ~
Yes, my main consideration was that Conker would be okay with the new puppy. And that seems to be working fine. Looking forward to taking Truffle to the charity dog shows. :o)

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
Your new little puppy is so sweet, the name Truffle suits him. Post a close-up of his face soon, please.
Glad to hear that Conker approves of the new pup. I'm sure they will be competing at mail delivery in no time.
How big do you expect Truffle to grow?

What a cutie TT, you are in for some fun and games!! :) I am sure that Conker will be teaching him how to behave once he has settled. Nothing like a well behaved adult dog for teaching a newcomer the ropes!! Have fun!

Oh TT .....Truffle is gorgeous....does Conker stand guard while he sleeps.....How lovely for you to have a new additon...........Lol

Truffle will grow about the same size as Conker. Might look smaller because of having less hair ! Lol.
Yes, the name really does suit him.
He is certainly lively and into all kinds of mischief.
This afternoon, he's definitely been called "Trouble" more often than "Truffle" Lol.
Conker has sometimes let Truffle sleep in the same bed. They look cute curled up together :o)

Congratulations| Terra he looks gorgeous. will certainly keep you busy now, and its lovely to hear that Conker is enjoying having a little one to keep him company, lots of fun in your house now! Another one for my favourites,

Hi Pansypotter ~
I'm so pleased you like the photo.
If I needed to slim for springtime, this would be the way to do it.
I'm eating jam tarts and all kinds of cakes just to put a few calories back, lost by running around with Truffle :o)

Seems the ideal way to lose a few calories, but not sure my hubby would agree lol

Truffle...oh Truffle...what a dear little gift you are...so much joy to give...oh...what a pleasure to meet you...LOL...you have got you work cut out for you now TT...you are going to have so much fun...happy for you..hugs & xx's ~Cat

get him a tread mill

Get PP's husband a treadmill ?
It seems Truffles are not fattening after all, eh, Pansypotter :o)

Hugs and xxxx's across the ocean from baby Truffle to Cat. xxx

lol

ahhh...love the puppy kisses..nuthin sweeter...thank you Truffles...

Truffle still has that lovely sweet baby puppy aroma. :o)

yes all pups are the same it must be the poo lol

I worked as a dental assitant at one time...the secretary there loved to do copies on the copier they had back then...the smell she said reminded her of puppy breath...so I smelled it and you know...it did me too...very strange. Puppy's and baby's breath are both always so pleasant.

Awwwww He's a Darling TT and a lovely new playmate for Conker.. Awwww Kisses..

Hmmmm..wondered what could possibly be so important for you to brave all that ice and snow last weekend ! Heres the answer lol...a beautiful and contented looking puppy..hello Truffle !

Truffle sends kisses back to Dee :o)
I thought it sensible to check Truffle's health for a few days before I announced him on GoY. You are so right, BB, that it was about the only enticement which could possibly make me travel with snow around.

At the last minute, I was asked to collect him a day early, but I refused reluctantly, because of the snow coming down. Luckily the sun was out next day for the journey, and the roads clear. Truffle managed all those miles with no travel sickness. He sat for the whole trip, in his little furry 'igloo' on my lap. A very special delivery :o)

Well done! I am glad you have a new puppy! I do realise that he can't take Bonsai's place, but he will certainly help you...and Conker! What a star to share his bed and toys with the newcomer. It shows his temperament, Tt.

Aww TT, I'm so pleased for you, he looks lovely, what a fab decision. Sounds like he is keeping you very busy, brings back memories. Hope he's sleeping at night. Lovely photo, Conker looks so proud of the new edition to your family.

Thanks, Spritz and Dawn.
Conker is being very patient with the energetic puppy. :o)

Aaw, Terratoonie, they're so beautiful. He was well worth braving the snow for! Congratulations on your addition, may you have a wonderful life together!! Take care. I love your pics!

Naughty puppies forever! ;-)

Just popped back to give photo a like, I forgot before. :)

Here I am back at my computer for a few minutes before I collapse into bed. Lol.
I think Ams must have spies over here ~
" Naughty puppies for ever" ?
Truffle has just spent an hour running around trying to be as naughty as possible. :o) But, yes Avocavale, he was well worth braving the snows !
Hello Pottygardener. :o) I'll make more sense when I've had some sleeeeeeep :o)

Oh TT i,m thrilled to meet your new addition , welcome Truffle , you are a little sweetheart , just in time for Valentines day to steal TT,s heart , Conker is such a lovely dog to take care of little truffle i,m sure they will be the best of pals . does Conker really collect up the empty dishes TT ?
Night Night x
Cant wait to see them up to their tricks ..... :o)

Awwww - Truffle looks a lovely little chap - so glad Conker has got a new playmate :-) Funnily enough, my brother announced last week he was getting another dog (a second-hand one from a shelter). Not seen him yet...will prob have photos before long tho - He only went to pick him up yesterday. He's a terrier cross :-)

thats what pups are fr terra builds character lol

~can't wait to see more photos TT ~give Conker a hug for being such a lovely boy to accept Truffle so readily~what a star!
Lots of fun in store for all of you!

and me lol sure you will

Pleased for you Terra,definitely worth all that travelling,who is doing the training first you or Conker? You are going to be busy for a while and like everyone else I,m looking forward to seeing and hearing of Truffles progress,not forgetting Conker of course.Have fun.........

An adorable puppy..and Conker looks happy and protective as well...=)

I think Truffle has it "made!" Life just doesn't get better than this.

Amy, Truffle is pleased to meet you too :o) Conker really does stack up the empty dishes and brings them to me. When the weather improves I'll try to make a blog with some of Conker's tricks.

That's wonderful, Sid, that your brother can take on a dog from a shelter.
How about 'unique' rather than second hand ? Lol. Mixed breed rescued dogs are one-offs and so special. Looking forward to photos of the terrier cross. :o)

Hi, Arlene. Are you super-fit now from all the extra Boxer-walking ? Hugs from Conker to you and Noseypotter. :o)

Lincslass ~ Conker and I take it in turns to train Truffle. He exhausts each of us in turn. Lol. And Raquel is right. Conker is protective of the little puppy.

Weeds ~ Conker and Truffle are currently cuddled up in a dog bed together. You said it : Doesn't get better. :o)
And for a while, Truffle's sleeping time will be the only chance I get to spend a few minutes on the computer. ! :o)

Hi Truffle's, TT he's lovely, looking forwould to seeing him again soon, Smokey says Hi to Truffle's & also to Conker.

Hello Clarice.
It's so lovely to have you back on GoY.
I missed you :o)
I guess you're very fit and ready for gardening after all the decorating !
Hi to Smokey from Truffle, Conker, and even Crocus was brave enough to say hello to your pussycat :o)

How could I have missed this! Truffle is just precious! Looks like Conker and Truffle are bonding well, lovely to see.

Hi Gillian
Yes, I'm lucky that Conker and Truffle get on well.
When I'm physically exhausted from the puppy's mischief, Conker takes over and tries to wear him out a bit.
Last night even Crocus the budgie looked cream-crackered from Truffle's games. Lol.

Hello Truffles what a little cutie you are,TT I hope this little puppy brings you lots of joy,Conker looks like he,s fallen in love with his new playmate already .look forward to seeing lots of photos .... :)

Hello Janette ~
Truffle's current hobbies are eating lots and being naughty lots :o) Lol.
Conker is being such a good boy in helping with him.
I'm taking photos :o)

I am so pleased for you TT..what a great looking little dog..nice to meet you
Truffles..be a good boy for your mum and Conker..looking forward to many more pic's

Truffle says nice to meet you to Deida and Percy :o)

Conkers is my hero for not being cranky or jealous of the attention Truffles is getting. Sweet dog, that Conkers!

Currently I'm working at the laptop with Truffle on my lap, and Conker at my feet. Conker is being soooooo good :o)

Happy New Puppy to you TT and Conker.

"Happy New Puppy" ~
Oh, I like that phrase.
Thank you Marge. :o)

Truffle looks very happy and contented in his new home and Conker very protective of him. And jess(the black and white cat) of course A happy family!

I remembered you asked about Jess the cat on the other photo, so I made sure Jess was in this picture for you. :o)

lol

Tt - What a beautiful new arrival, Lucky and us send our love X

Are you sure they are named after trees? In our "book" Chestnut and Truffle are gorgeous "chocolate" shades of paint, which we will be using in the garden this year, and have just ordered some lovely chocolate plants from Crocus, lol!

looking forward to more pics X

Oh TT. How did I miss this??? Congratulations on your new puppy. And a Fox Terrier too. Lovely. Truffle is a perfect name. What a sweetie. How does Conker like his new brother? I'm looking forward to more pics in the future. :o)

Hello Gilli ~
Conker is being a good boy, helping me look after Truffle. They play toy games together which helps tire out the puppy !
Truffle sends woofs to Molly, Susie and all the Canadian canines. :o)

Hi David ~ Clever of you to involve all my pets' names in your Chocolate Garden ! I reckon Truffle would get on well with Lucky.
I'll certainly take lots of pics as Truffle grows up. x

they have a good owner ofcourse they will be alright

Thanks NP.
A very tired owner right now....
Truffle has LOTS of energy.. Lol.

hes a terrier got to have attitude lol

did you expect any less

No. I knew taking on another Terrier would be a challenge :o)

you know it will be worth it terra

Oh Terratoonie he is gorgeous, many happy days ahead even if a bit trufflesome!!!! LOL, welcome to GOY Truffle! :)

Thanks for that TT. A postman Pat story is not the same without Jess!!!! And the last delivery was a very good one (Truffle). He looks absolutely lovely.

finding trouble getting in cos everybody on the site seems to want to look at this picture, no wonder, conker seems to have had his hair combed to within an inch if it's life, conker clearly wanted to look his best for the family photo, and the new baby is obviously not phased by all the attention, (looking good for the dog shows), anyway sorry about the prolonged silence, (been in hibernation)

love the pics, im a real dog lover as well have three at home x

Hi Sewingkilla ~
Truffle has been a GOOD BOY all afternoon, so I guess my week of 'intensive training' has paid off ! He is currently curled up with Conker ~ both in the one dog bed :o)

Yes, Paul. I thought of your request when I put the black-and-white cat on top of the 'igloo' bed. Truffle wasn't aware of any of it. Tired puppy after all that travelling.

Hello John. I sowed some of your seeds last week ! All in my kitchen ! Don't know if anything will appear. Lol. I'm no expert with seedlings. I've missed you on GoY. I guessed you had been extra-busy. Conker loves the new baby :o)

Hello Nita ~
Just found your comment.
Thank you :o)
Those dogs on your avatar look really cute and well-behaved.
What are their names ?

Haven't had much time for GoY these last few days but couldn't not comment on your new pup - a little beauty. You wil have lots of fun with him and Conker. All the best to all of you.

Hi Gee ~
I hope Chloe is keeping well :o)
Truffle has fitted in fine here.
Thanks for your good wishes. xxx

What a sweetie! I'm sure Truffle will be out in the garden in no time TT :)

Truffle has ventured out into the dog run.
Seems interested in fallen leaves.
Maybe he's working on a leaf blog for GoY Lol :o)

TT... well... welcome to the new little one. I'm sure you must be over the moon! What a little sweetie... you're going to enjoy the next few months as you settle in together. I'm really pleased for you.

Thanks Sal.
I am delighted with Truffle
He's a little cutie.:o)

ah der lovely terra,, de collie is gorgeous, iv a black n white one.. her name is jessie. shes like my baby girl lol she near talks back to me at times..

Hello Adrienne ~
Love your blog on the Botanical Gardens ! Great photos !
Your Jessie sounds lovely. :o)
I'm glad you like my dogs.
They are such good friends.

when merkin had there pups for the first time i started training them as soon as they could make a noise.i think its hard to tell if it worked but i think it did.there all well balanced pups she had and there a power breed so i stopped lots of the growling and play fights if they got out of hand.im glad your dogs are doing well but i kkinda knew they would.

Yes, start young.
A quick 'No' for wrong behaviour ~
and LOTS of praise for good behaviour :o)

and it is as simple as that

Aww he is so cute TT, I am sure he will be knowing lots of tricks soon to join his mate Conker !!Congratulations TT and thanks for the lovely pic, gone to my favourites.
Conker already looks happy here that he's got a friend:-)
Warm Fiji Hugs to you allxxx

Conker, Truffle and Crocus all send hugs back to Fiji xxx
It's great that my dogs are getting on well together.
Conker has been so patient with the little puppy. :o)

:-) TT

well ya half way there terra

Hi TT, just wondering how the puppy is this week? :-)

Hi Dawn ~
Thanks for asking. :o)
Well, the little pup has been sufficiently mischievous to make his owner totally cream-crackered. Lol.
However, Truffle is fine, thank you. During daytime naps, he cuddles up with Conker. Then they wake up and play toy games together. I've taken lots of photos !

Truffle's special skills include eating lots and eating fast.... I've never before seen a Terrier with such a good appetite. :o)

Aww he sounds very healthy TT. When Bonnie was a pup I was exhausted too, if I dropped anything (like a sock when emptying the washer) she would run off with it, then she'd swing off the clothes when I was ironing. It must be so comforting for Truffle having Conker around. Looking forward to seeing the photos :-)

Lol. I can imagine baby Bonnie 'helping' with the laundry !

Conker's energetic toy games with Truffle have provided more strength in the puppy's little leg muscles......
so today Truffle was able to teach himself to leap onto the pouffe.......
which means from the pouffe his tiny puppy teeth can now reach items on my desk......

Happy times. :o)

You would think Conker's games would tire Truffle out. Oh dear, that's not good news about him reaching the desk - you wont need a shredder with puppy around, lol.

Hello TT, stopping by briefly. What fun you are having with Truffle! :) Like you I agree with starting the teaching from day 1. So, so much easier that way.
What fun you will have!

same as kids realy

Hello NP and Pottygardener ~
We are having fun :o)
Truffle is already very good, knowing to choose toys from the many toyboxes, rather than wrecking the house. Lol.
He has mad terrier moments, running round.
I trimmed all his little toenails, and he accepted that okay.:o)
I really don't want to miss a moment.
They are puppies for such a short time. :o)

brilliant lol

Terratoonie:

You have some very, very cute puppies! I wish I had a couple!

Delonix1 ~ Thank you.
These puppies would keep you extra fit.
They have LOTS of engergy. Lol.

Hi Truffles....nice to meet you! Mandy says WOOF! and WOOF to Conker, too. Congratulations TT. will be watching for pics...

Hi Lori and Mandy ~ Thank you.
Conker says WOOF and Truffle says WOOF.

You've asked for pics.
There's a new one of Truffle looking at the camera :o)

Okies! must check that out!

Terratoonie:

I'm sure they would...the yard keeps me fit enough....however, I'd love to get another puppy again. I absolutely love small dogs!

Delonix1 ~
I hope there'll be a time when you can own a small dog again.
They are so much fun. :o)

all dogs are good to keep

They are lovely TT, and i know that they give you lots of love.

Gail x

Hi NP and Gail ~ Thanks.
Truffle has been good boy today.
Playing with his toys :o)

good good good

They are so cute, you must spend all your time just cuddling them, I know I would.

Hello Sue ~ Thank you !
I do spend a lot of my day cuddling my dogs.
They also learn trick routines.
I really enjoy being with them. :o)

nice

Oh TT.
What a beautiful pup. I need to ask you as you are obviously a terrier person, is it true that terriers are generally harder to train than other breeds? We have an 18month old jack russel bitch (named Ginger) who whilst being adorable is very naughty at every given chance. We never had this aggro with our border collie!

Hello Ducky ~
I have lots and lots of experience of training terriers and also Shetland Sheepdogs.
So I understand your question exactly !

My Smooth Fox Terrier puppy, Truffle, has just woken up so I'll write a longer answer later ! Your Ginger sounds lovely, but, yes, they can can VERY naughty. :o)

terriers are workin breeds so need a bit more exercise than some dogs.they are willfull to but like anything you get out what you put in.dogs are dogs realy but like people there personalities excuse my spelling vary just like people.just start as you mean to go on.watch the dog whisperer or bye a dvd hes brilliant.youve just got to be there pack leader or they become yours.if you burn of there pent up energy they will just want to relax if you dont just like people they get bored.i hope i helped and no i dont work for ceaser millan but ive had dogs all my life and im nearly 48 and hes taught me so much in perhaps the year or 2 ive bean watching him

Hello Ducky ~
If you would like to message me privately with any specific terrier training questions/ problems I'll be happy to send you a reply. I get quite a lot of private messages re.dog training, so it's absolutely fine to do so.
I'll be pleased to help. :o)

We've always had mixed breed dogs, so I can't speak to pure breds, but the first dog we had after we got married was a smooth hair fox terrier border collie cross. He was so smart! Understood everything we said to him....but sometimes the terrier in him thought it over and rejected the validity of the command. :-) He definitely had his own opinion about everything!

Weeds ~ I like your comments here !
Do you, by any chance, please, have a photo of the Smooth Fox Terrier/Border Collie ?
I can imagine such a mixed breed having the best of the terrier and collie characters ! And yes, the conflicts going on in his mind ~ whether to go with the collie or terrier instinct when it came to obedience ! :o)

ive never owned a collie but they are realy intelligent arnt they terra.im asuming weeds cross was lovley but i could imagine if you got the worst sides together you could have a handfull. my stburnard was just a big softy and my sharpi was aloof but friendly and probably the most inteligent dog i ever had.the son of them though was a real protective unfriendly willfull protective domminent dog that dimanded respect though he loved me and would of died for me.i think if i hadnt kept him someone else would of put him down.if he would of bean a cat he would definatly of used about 8 lives.hope ya pups doing well take care bye for now.

TT I may have a photo of him, but it would not be great. He looked like a small smooth-haired black and tan border collie with white on his nose chest and feet, (Terrier ears and eyes.)
NP This dog was spunky too and led his life "on the edge." Thought he was big enough to play with the big dogs. :-)

Hello NP ~
Truffle had his first inoculation at the vets today. Typical terrier ~ thought it all a big adventure and didn't even realise he was having an injection. Lol.

Hi Weeds ~
You've described your dog well.
Let's hope you come across a photo some time.
Seems like this was a dog with a lot of character. :o)

Welcome Truffle.
I did look the pictures backwards .. as always :P!

Truffle is growing fast.
They don't stay little puppies for long.
I must enjoy every moment. :o)

He was a character all right! LOL

cool the only dog ive had that realy felt his jabs was my datshund but lots of dogs tremble when they go .glad ya pups doing well

What a picture of innocence, how did I miss this? :-))

Thanks, Weeds, Noseypotter and Bornagain ~
Truffle is grown up now....
..he wouldn't fit in that fluffy igloo these days ! :o)

Got to favourite:-)

Hi Bornagain ~
I'm so glad you like this photo...
... and pleased it is now on your favourites :o)

Love to Rosie, Meg and Ruby. xxx

Beautiful dogs TT

Thanks, CG. x

Thats a very lovely picture, Conker looks serene.I'm sure you will treasure this forever :-)))

Thanks, Annella ~
Yes, I do love this photo.
Conker accepted the new puppy very well... :o)