Meet Josephine (Josie for short). She’s a gorgeous little Cavalier King Charles Spaniel that belongs to some good friends of ours. I just took this shot of her yesterday afternoon. My goal was to get a picture of her tummy but by the time I got the camera out she was very comfy on the sofa cushion and I didn’t have the heart to ask her to move. You see Josie was preggers when I took that picture. No, you didn’t read that wrong. That was past tense. I just got a call about an hour ago. Puppies!!! Four of them! Two boys, two girls. Four was the magic number because three are taken by others so Josie had to have four if we were going to get to adopt one of her babies. I wish I had a photo of the papa. He’s a beautiful Ruby. He moved back to the States with his owner only a week or so after getting Josie in the family way. We knew them too, so it’s great that we know the background of both dogs.
In my excitement I forgot to ask my friend what color the pups are. I could really care less. Josie’s family is keeping one of the girls and the father’s family is taking a boy. The third family are my friend’s neighbors. They babysit Josie all the time so it’s no wonder they would fall in love and want one of her pups. I don’t know if they want a girl or boy. We’re really hoping for the last girl. We’ve had names picked out for weeks. Aggie for a girl (in honor of Dan’s Alma Matter – Texas A&M). The boy one is tricky. On paper they want “A” names since it’s Josie’s first litter. We’re torn between Alexander (calling him Zander) or Augustus Maxwell (calling him Max). If you can think of a non-sissy A name, let me know! I live in a house full of men you know. Sissy names are definitely out.
Anyway, I just had to post really quick to share my good news with you all. I’ll post a picture as soon as I get one. I’ll visit the pups on Friday at the latest.
How about Andrew for the boy name?
Of course, I’m partial to Alexander as I have a son with that name. What about Abe?
Congrats on your new puppy. Can’t wait to see pics. 🙂
How about Angus? Can’t wait to see puppy pictures 🙂
Hi Jean,
How about Aramis? One of the 3 Musketeers-you can’t get tougher then that.
Gerlinde
Aww!! That is my favorite dog breed – maybe I’ll have one myself someday.
Too cute. Could Aggie be used for a boy too? With the Texas A&M association, there is no way that could be a sissy name.
A new member of the family….you’ve got to get knitting doggy coats for those cold winters you know!
Josie is adorable. Can’t wait to see the puppy.
A names – Armstrong (Army for short?), Anthony, Albert (Bert), Alamo.
Aldous Huxley.
(Does suggesting that make me weird?)
Can’t wait to see pix of the puppy!!!!!
I would suggest Ajax if that makes you think of classic greek literature and not housecleaning 🙂
Oh, I adore Cavs! She is just beautiful. Congrats on your pup!
Congratulations on your latest addition! I know you will be so excited to welcome “him” or “her” into your household.
Josie is a fine looking Cavalier! Hmmm……how about Ace? You scored an ace with this litter ;-))) I also like the name Asher and Abe
Angus, Alastair, Argyle. All good Scottish “A” names! And all very manly.
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