4/12/08: This pretty girl is Lexie. She's a blue horsecoat with a very sweet disposition. She loves people and she like male dogs. We don't know how she is with females yet, but we'll test her soon. Lexie is in love with Jules (see picture below). Lexie is crate trained, vaccinated and on heartworm preventive. She will be spayed and have her eyes fixed in a couple weeks; then she'll be ready for a new home.
4/19/08: Lexie was spayed and had her eyes fixed today. She's not feeling very chipper, but I'm sure she'll feel much better tomorrow. Lexie is a funny girl - she hops like a kangaroo. Lexie is very social and loves being around people. Lexie with loves to play with other dogs.
Lexie is an absolute sweetheart. We’ve only had her for four days, and
she has really come out of her shell. She was initially very shy and
aloof, but was instantly most comfortable with our two-year-old daughter!
After she figured out the home, she settled in readily. She gets along
with our rescued Dutch Shepherd as if they’ve been together for years.
They don’t play much, but peacefully coexist and “hang out” together. She
seems to look to him for some guidance and often mimics what he does
like both of them wrapping themselves around the bottom of my computer
chair and going to sleep!
Our biggest initial challenge was walking on a lead. This was a new
experience for Lexie, but she is adapting quickly. She lacked in
confidence, ran from the leash, didn’t want to leave the house, and was
generally unsure. This morning, however, she came and got me, walked to
the front door and pawed it, looking back at me. She followed me to get
the leash and stood there wagging her tail while I clipped it on. She
quickly hopped down the stairs and we walked a little over a quarter-mile!
This was a huge step, and we’re very proud of her. It is obvious that
her confidence is slowly building and it is wonderful to watch. She seems
to be housetrained or else she has quickly housetrained herself. No
accidents, and as I said, she lets us know when she needs to go outside.
She is used to being crated at night and during the day when we are not
home, but she’d rather be out with us! We’ve even left her free in the house for brief
trips away, and she behaved beautifully.
She is becoming more playful and affectionate by the day and she
appreciates (and initiates!) both head and body rubs. She will gladly paw
at you to let you know she’s not yet had enough loving.
Lexie is a fantastic eater and shows no sign of food aggression. She
enjoys lamb and rice snacks as well as Milkbones and seems eager to
please. She has been a real delight to have in our home. C.J., Brooke, Gracie and Rahner
Isn't she beautiful???
6/3/08: Oh, I wish I could have gotten video tonight. Lexie started chasing
Rahner all around the house after Gracie went to sleep. It was truly one
of the funniest things I have EVER seen. This went on for about 15
minutes, they were just immersed in wide-open romping, running down the
hallway and back, and in circles around the dining room and living room.
I had to pause a movie we were watching and I just sat there and laughed.
I've never seen anything like it. Hysterical. Then they both crashed
and
took a nap. It was awesome. Christopher
Click here to watch a video of Lexie and her playmate, Rahner.
