tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4551977354338403876.post2547275479099521616..comments2024-02-28T22:43:49.960+00:00Comments on Asia Vu: Expat Life: Puppy LoveMsCarolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623997911568143459noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4551977354338403876.post-45632316394162494272013-11-03T21:38:27.083+00:002013-11-03T21:38:27.083+00:00so so so cute.so so so cute.santamonicachickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09881886645250025551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4551977354338403876.post-49471315512238894642013-10-25T04:21:40.618+01:002013-10-25T04:21:40.618+01:00What a perfect name: Foot horn! I may have to ch...What a perfect name: Foot horn! I may have to change from yip to that. We also call them "kicking dogs" since they are always underfoot so foot horn is the next logical step. :) Love it. <br /><br />And I completely agree. A small dog is better than no dog. Stacyhttp://www.foodlustpeoplelove.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4551977354338403876.post-74757286042909243512013-10-24T23:45:58.613+01:002013-10-24T23:45:58.613+01:00NVG- Yes, she's just about the right size for ...NVG- Yes, she's just about the right size for an apartment. Cleaning up after her is far less traumatic than it was with the 3 retrievers.<br /><br />Stacy - yes, 2.3 dogless years were enough. We have never been fans of little yipe-yipes (our version of 'yip' I guess) but we figure a teensy dog is far better than no dog! My German colleagues refer to the very small ones as 'Fußhupe' -literally, 'foot horn' - eg, they make noise when you step on them!<br /><br />Nance - yes, indeed, she could have been a Pinot Grigio if we're going purely on coloring. Our large main dog (to quote Dave Barry) is named Shiner (a favorite Texas beer of MrL) so we felt it was necessary to name her something that we also drank regularly. We have had a few puppies over the years, but, yes, I think she is without a doubt the cutest, smooshable one we've had yet. <br /><br />MsCarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03623997911568143459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4551977354338403876.post-47149200856763695112013-10-24T13:43:30.504+01:002013-10-24T13:43:30.504+01:00Who could resist that face? Good heavens. With her...Who could resist that face? Good heavens. With her coloring, it looks like she spent a lot less time on the skins than merlot does, however. Probably she's more of a chablis. LOL. Have fun with your dear, sweet pet. She's just "crushably" cute.Nancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17627214346956206283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4551977354338403876.post-43490660847711596802013-10-22T18:53:04.640+01:002013-10-22T18:53:04.640+01:00I am so thrilled for you! We, as you might have s...I am so thrilled for you! We, as you might have suspected from the occasional appearances of my furry helper, are also dog people. We have had rare months in our 27-year marriage without a dog and it's been tough. Now what you have acquired is what we call a "yip" but I am sure Merlot will prove to be a worthy addition to the family. We raise a glass of the appropriate red to her and to your good health! Stacyhttp://www.foodlustpeoplelove.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4551977354338403876.post-16496737619179284212013-10-22T16:41:45.527+01:002013-10-22T16:41:45.527+01:00A little bonsai dog! Seems quite appropriate for K...A little bonsai dog! Seems quite appropriate for Korean living. I hope she brings much happiness.nappy valley girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10788949037047084412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4551977354338403876.post-28397852651405216752013-10-22T10:12:13.370+01:002013-10-22T10:12:13.370+01:00Heather - Yep, switching from 'big dog' to...Heather - Yep, switching from 'big dog' to 'little dog' has been a real eye-opener! I still can't get over the food - I have never served a tablespoon of food to a dog in my life, and I still feel that it's somehow wrong. I'm steeling myself for the long run with Merlot and her potty issues - so far, she gets it right about 50% of the time, and none of the sites are very encouraging about the amount of time it takes to potty train small dogs. Fortunately for her, she's adorable. In case you don't read this comment, I'll post this on your page as well, but thought of you this morning while listening to a 'Stuff You Missed in History Class' podcast - topic: Disney's Haunted Mansion.MsCarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03623997911568143459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4551977354338403876.post-58928805773975162332013-10-22T07:03:57.668+01:002013-10-22T07:03:57.668+01:00Squeeeeeeeaaaaaal! She is adorable and sweet and w...Squeeeeeeeaaaaaal! She is adorable and sweet and we know oh so well the "joy" of potty training! I was raised only with big dogs, Rottweilers and such, and absolutely love them. But we have all come around and fallen head over heels for our tiny girl who is very Asian-apartment sized as well. Having a fluffy friend makes all the difference in the expat world. Congrats and may Merlot quickly come around to knowing the appropriate place to do her business! Heather Rose-Chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13907725909199079777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4551977354338403876.post-47674858627729942882013-10-21T23:57:30.296+01:002013-10-21T23:57:30.296+01:00Trish - yes, she is quite tiny! We are still a bit...Trish - yes, she is quite tiny! We are still a bit baffled, never having experienced a dog of her size...but we're learning!<br /><br />Emma - You probably would not be quite so jealous if you were the one on cleanup and babysitting duty - she's quite energetic!<br />MsCarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03623997911568143459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4551977354338403876.post-17632414008877776542013-10-21T20:23:13.100+01:002013-10-21T20:23:13.100+01:00Oh my gosh. She is just gorgeous! I am quite qui...Oh my gosh. She is just gorgeous! I am quite quite jealous! :) BavarianSojournhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12701272367912860549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4551977354338403876.post-44925760621600953252013-10-21T07:26:52.992+01:002013-10-21T07:26:52.992+01:00You don't appreciate how tiny she is until the...You don't appreciate how tiny she is until the final photo. I'm not a doggie person I have to admit, but I can see why this little bundle has stolen your heart.Trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00119443727504215312noreply@blogger.com