LightningStruck Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Hi there. I typed a huge intro and sadly my tablet freaked out on me and the whole thing was lost. So instead here is the shortened version for now and I will fill in more info later. My new puppy is not old enough to come home yet, but I am too excited to wait before talking to some people that share my enthusiasm for the breed. I can try and ad some photos, but I am not entirely sure how that works yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Don't worry you successfully posted the pics pretty pup! What's he called? Oh and of course, welcome to H-O. Don't be shy to ask us anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightningStruck Posted June 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 I have kids, so sadly we haven't completely agreed on a name yet, but the deadline is set for next week. We're strongly considering Mjölnir, which is much easier to pronounce then it looks. Thanks! I definitely have a hundred questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Tiffany, Welcome aboard and the pictures are great! I can appreciate your excitement as we have been there, (many times before), as we have 'acquired' many canine companions over the past few years. Make the most of your 'free' time, now, as you will have a little less once your new companion walks through his/her door for the first time! There is a wealth of info, (for both new and experienced owners), and the members are very friendly and knowledgeable so don't hesitate to ask questions and keep us updated! I can also sympathise with the loss of posts as I have lost many, myself, as I pen a reply, (on one of my phones), only to suffer a glitch and I am then left with an empty text pane! Such is life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightningStruck Posted June 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 I am definitely used to having my hands full. I have two boys, 11 and 8, and triplet girls that are 5. I also used to run a small hobby kennel that bred and showed american bullies, but when I got divorced that part of my life also ended. My two oldest have shared my desire to get a husky for years and since we just bought a place on 40 acres it seemed like great timing for a new addition. I am literally addicted to all things husky right now, so I will be combing through posts here pretty heavily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Emma Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Welcome to the forum! [emoji2] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Welcome to the forum! Very cute pup! I bet you can't wait to bring him home!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #5 Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Hi Tiffany, and welcome to the forum. Most of us are harmless, though a few have been know to bite (but normally not too hard!) Ah, yes, like that name - though one wonders when you have kids and a (soon to be) large dog just who it is that's going to be 'hammered!' One note just to alert you early on; you have 40 acres - about the time your Husky gets to be a year old (his 'teen age' years), he's (probably) going to run. Don't let the fact that he'll stick close to you and the young'uns while he's a pup fool you. It's best to expect that your pup will, for his safety, need to spend his life on a leash ( a long one is best, of course ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Welcome to the pack , that's only the 2nd husky I know of that would have that name :-) how do u actually pronounce it though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #5 Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Welcome to the pack , that's only the 2nd husky I know of that would have that name :-) how do u actually pronounce it though? I pronounce it just as it's spelled, with a soft 'j' however here's another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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loudlucky Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Welcome, he's a lovely looking pup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightningStruck Posted June 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 Thanks for the welcomes! I am not sure how much of the 40 acres I will fence in yet, but I will be sectioning off an actual yard and I don't intend to let him be out there unsupervised. I have heard too much about their escape artist tendencies. I did see that someone on here said they had super extra long leads and I would love to know where I can get one or if it was homemade. We have a lot of open fields here that I would love to take him to play in, but I wouldn't feel comfortable without a lead and a 100 ft one would definitely give him some freedom. He probably won't need that until he is a bit bigger though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightningStruck Posted June 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 I just noticed the name question and I do actually pronounce it like that youtube link that was posted there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 I just noticed the name question and I do actually pronounce it like that youtube link that was posted there. I have just noticed you're in Michigan I'm flying over there in August for college. Which part of Michigan you're in? By the way, one more vote for Mjolnir. That's a cool name watch out though these dogs tend to live up to their names Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeonah Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 and to the greatest husky forum in the world. Gary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightningStruck Posted June 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 I am way on the west side near Lake Michigan. Kind of near the bottom of the pinkie finger if you hold up your right hand and look at the palm side. Lol. Michiganders, the only people that can show you where they live by pointing at their own hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carly Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 Welcome, I bet you're about to burst with excitement for bringing him home, I remember being the same when we chose Skye! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mydiamond Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 I am way on the west side near Lake Michigan. Kind of near the bottom of the pinkie finger if you hold up your right hand and look at the palm side. Lol. Michiganders, the only people that can show you where they live by pointing at their own hand. Well I'm not a Michigander yet so I don't know how close you will be to me in several months time I'm leaving for East Lansing. How far is that from the pinky finger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightningStruck Posted June 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 Its still a few hours, but not super far. You're coming for college? Its a beautiful state. Have you ever been here before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 "Here" as in the US? Yes I've been to California and hated it down to the core I have a feeling I'm gonna like Michigan though especially with it being "basically Husky central" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val (Zebedee) Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 Hi Tiffany & welcome to the forum, what an absolute cutie you have got yourself there! Please keep the pics coming, especially his homecoming ones Many husky owners invest in 100 foot horse lunge leads if they are struggling to get a dog lead that is of good length, that may be an option for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightningStruck Posted June 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Thanks! I just wanted to say that I really appreciate the awesome welcome I received and how friendly and helpful everyone has been. You guys are fabulous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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