Introducting My New Blue Weim! Sort of...

GrayGhost · Last edited by GrayGhost on Mon Sep 10, 2007 11:06 pm; edited 1 time in total

This is our new Muttaraner! Say hello to No Name Puppy! Smile

This little boy is about 10 weeks old, and is skin and bones. He was listed as a Weimaraner, but the length and way he holds his ears is a bit reminiscent of a Dane... I wasn't sure I really wanted to post about him just yet, but he is so darn cute. He won't be getting a name until about 10-14 days have passed.

No Name was adopted from a local kill shelter here. The reason we are waiting on a name is because there is a very good chance he was exposed to both distemper and parvo. Both of which have an exceptionally high fatality rate as well as being highly contagious. And in his condition, either of which will almost certainly be fatal. And although our adult dogs are fully vaccinated and healthy, the puppy is being quarantined in our master bathroom (he also has hook and round worms). Smile

We are trying to not get too attached, but that is pretty impossible for us.

The local shelter originally was not going to adopt ANY puppies out at the shelter because of the outbreak of distemper and parvo, but I managed to sweet talk my way into getting him anyway. I figured the best chance he had was to get out of the environment as soon as possible to prevent contamination, if he hadn't already been exposed. Not to mention, at the local shelter, any signs of major disease is almost a sure death sentence. They will not "waste" resources trying to save dogs at a kill shelter.

This is the second day we have had him. So far, there are no signs of disease. Temperature is holding at about 101.4. Please keep him in your thoughts.

There are more pictures available in my album. Smile

Kristylm25 · Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 12:20 am Post subject:

Poor guy

He is absolutely ADORABLE! I will keep him in my thoughts, please let us know how he does. He does look like he's got some Great Dane in him. . . but he is really really cute! Good luck

weimdawgs · Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 6:06 am Post subject:

He is very cute...prayers and good thoughts coming his way.

Please keep us posted...

DucksWild · Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 9:28 am Post subject:

What an adorable little guy! I sure hope he stays healthy. We'll be thinking about him Very Happy

lilnanm · Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 10:56 pm Post subject:

First words out of my mouth?...AWWWWWWWWWW!

I mean it, he is adorable. The freckles suit him ( that is freckles, right?) on his leg and paws. Wink

In any case, good luck and keep us posted.

Cute album. He looks like he is always asking a question.

DanniGirl · Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 12:50 am Post subject:

He's very cute...I love how he holds his ears! Very Happy

I wish for the best...do keep us posted! Wink

GrayGhost · Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 7:48 pm Post subject:

Thanks everyone!

Temperature is still holding at normal at 101.4. Tonight would have been the 5th full day we have had him, and likely the 8th day since his first potential exposure.

We aren't out of the woods yet, but things are looking promising. I think I will allow him to have contact with our other dogs for the first time tonight.

weimdawgs · Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 8:04 pm Post subject:

That is great news!! He is just soo cute.

He looks like he may have some Bluetick Coonhound in him. He looks a lot like a female BTCH I saw on another site.

I will continue to send loving healing thoughts his way...let us know when he has a name......

BAYLOR · Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 8:16 pm Post subject:

That is such great news Exclamation

I hope that he continues with great progress on his journey to health he is definitely in my prayers. He sure is cute Very Happy

LunaBrown · Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 11:30 am Post subject:

He is so cute - I think about him every day. I hope all is going well with your new baby muttaraner!

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to you and your family!!

GrayGhost · Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2007 5:52 pm Post subject:

He still seems to be doing well. He has gained 2 lbs. However, I have discovered that he has a tapeworm as well. Mad

So we called up the vet last night and got a different dewormer that takes care of tapeworm. Smile

That should help him put on weight a little faster. Smile

weimdawgs · Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2007 7:49 pm Post subject:

I am so happy he is still doing well. I check the site for info on him everyday. His pictures just make me smile. He is so cute. And what a lucky boy to have you. Smile

DucksWild · Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2007 8:01 pm Post subject:

I think the picture of him sitting up should be made into a poster, it's too cute. I'd buy one. Glad to hear he's holding his own Smile

Sophie · Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2007 8:31 pm Post subject:

What a cute little boy! I've just missed that post, but I'm so happy to know he's doing well! All my best thoughts goes to him!

And Duckwild, you are right, the picture of him sitting up should be made into a poster!!

KaspersMom · Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2007 11:01 pm Post subject:

He is beautiful. Maybe he is mixed with a blue heeler? I don't know my dogs too well, but the speckled coloring looks like a friend of mines blue heeler. I sure hope he gets well and can lead a long full life. Kas is getting big...I gotta get some photos uploaded on here, but I haven't had time due to just getting home from Vegas baby...too bad I didn't win a million Laughing