Time waster

[Trekhawk]

I guess this is not going to help me get out on my bike more.
Meet Fergus the new Trekhawk family member.

[teigyr]

Oh how adorable!!! What breed of dog is he? (I'm assuming he? Or she?)

Y'all are not making it easy for me. Fergus is absolutely beautiful :D

Yes, I want a dog. I am not home enough. We have no fenced yard and 5 cats. Those canine instincts are calling to me though.

[Trekhawk]

Oh how adorable!!! What breed of dog is he? (I'm assuming he? Or she?)

Y'all are not making it easy for me. Fergus is absolutely beautiful :D

Yes, I want a dog. I am not home enough. We have no fenced yard and 5 cats. Those canine instincts are calling to me though.

Thanks teigyr!
He is a Golden Retriever. We wanted a dog that would be a good companion for our three boys.
We started out wanting a Newfoundland but with only a few breeders here in Western Australia the waiting lists were very long.
So we researched other breeds and decided a Golden would be great and along came Fergus. The boys love him.

[teigyr]

Golden Retrievers are awesome dogs. I used to work a bit in animal rescue and had one for a bit.

OH you will enjoy him! I just love that face. How long have you had him?

[lph]

aaaaawwwwww, isn't he just the sweetest little thing! I love Golden Retrievers, they always look so pleased with the way life turned out, sort of "Oh wow, all mine! Whee!" :)

[crazycanuck]

awwwwwww...what a cutie!

Yukon sends sloppy kisses to your doggie..

[Trekhawk]

Golden Retrievers are awesome dogs. I used to work a bit in animal rescue and had one for a bit.

OH you will enjoy him! I just love that face. How long have you had him?

This will be day three and he has already won everyones heart.:)

[Trekhawk]

aaaaawwwwww, isn't he just the sweetest little thing! I love Golden Retrievers, they always look so pleased with the way life turned out, sort of "Oh wow, all mine! Whee!" :)

LOL - I think you are right he seems very happy and very aware of how cute he is. Like "hey of course you love me I am very special":D

[Zen]

I guess this is not going to help me get out on my bike more.


you can't be expected to ride a bike and hug a puppy at the same time :)

Fergus is adorable!

[bmccasland]

AWWWWWWW

Puppy love! Fergus could go for rides in one of those trailers for tots! Until he's big enough to run along side....

[NoNo]

OMG! I so want a dog now! But I don't think Ruthie Cat, Queen of the House would appreciate it.

[sundial]

Oh my goodness!! How cute is that?? I think I see a cute basket for Fergus in the near future. :) You can't possibly leave this little guy home while you cycle, you know. ;)
Basket.....trailer....

[DDH]

AWWWWW, He's soooo cute!!!! What an adorable little puppy.
Golden's are great dogs!!!! You boys should have a wonderful time with him.

I'm overwhelmed with puppy pictures this morning.

[7rider]

Arrrgghhh!!! Cuteness overload!!!
Work just became impossible today..... :D

[SadieKate]

He's adorable. Just make him a new ploy in your bike ride/budget plans. "Here kiddies, take Fergus for a nice long walk. See you in a couple hours. I hear Mrs. Smith made pot roast for dinner. Be sure to get there early." :p

[nic840]

He is adorable! Love the name.
I grew up with a little boy Golden named, Sneaker.
I got him when I was 5 and he lived 13 years. He was a great friend and still think about him often!
Your boys are going to grow up and have a constant companion for many years to come! I am jealous of the adventures that await them!
Enjoy the puppy days - much like kids they get big too fast!

[aka_kim]

Oh what a sweetie!

But he'll be all grown up when you host Amici Veloci NZ 2009! :p

[Tuckervill]

aaaaawwwwww, isn't he just the sweetest little thing! I love Golden Retrievers, they always look so pleased with the way life turned out, sort of "Oh wow, all mine! Whee!" :)

You just NAILED it! :)

I have a golden mix, and she got the best parts of the golden, and the worst part of a terrier (digging!).

Whee is her middle name.

And, how awful is it that as soon as I saw the title of this thread, I HAD to click on it, and QUICKLY! lol.

Karen

[smilingcat]

Fergus is soo cute. Then again we are not biased. :D All of our golden's have gotten along quite fine with the cats. Occasionally, he does get swatted by the cats not to mention, he cleans up after them. Cleaning out the cat food bowl of any remaining cat food. One big lick and its wiped clean.

They are so sweet and good natured, the boys will really enjoy Fergus. Like to see more pic of him/her.

Congratulation on your new family member.
Smilingcat

[DrBee]

Fergus is adorable! What a great name!!!!! I've had 3 goldens. They are awesome dogs, and definitely have their own minds. Enjoy him!

[yellow]

For the second time today:

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[Veronica]

How adorable! Enjoy that puppy!

V.

[Ninabike]

Congratulations on your new addition!! I know you will all be very happy together.

[maillotpois]

He's wonderful!! Congrats on the new family member!

[snapdragen]

He's adorable, and what a great name!

[crazybikinchic]

Way too cute!!!!!!!!

[latelatebloomer]

Aw. Leslie, he's so adorable!! What a great friend to your boys! But you can only take him in your bike basket if you get him a helmet!;)

[Trekhawk]

He is adorable! Love the name.
I grew up with a little boy Golden named, Sneaker.
I got him when I was 5 and he lived 13 years. He was a great friend and still think about him often!
Your boys are going to grow up and have a constant companion for many years to come! I am jealous of the adventures that await them!
Enjoy the puppy days - much like kids they get big too fast!

Thanks everyone!!
Nic840 - I am pleased to know so many people have had great experiences with Goldens in their childhood. Sneaker, what a great name.
Hmm perhaps Fergus should have been called that as he seems to have become very attached to my boy's sneakers.

Kim - LOL - hey an Aussie can't host a NZ trip that would be unpatriotic.;)
Perhaps we can con dirtdiva into being our host.:D

[spindizzy]

Adore Goldens. Had to call my daughter over to see pictures of Fergus. We had to put our beautiful golden down in November, Fergus just made my heart smile. Congratulations! Your boys will have a million memories...

[jesvetmed]

I LOVE goldens! And he is just too adorable. Have fun with him! Oh... it makes me want a new pup! :D

I used to get my fill of puppiness at work, but since moving to emergency only, I don't see a lot of them (thank goodness) and when I do, they are quite sick.:(

I miss that puppy breath fix I used to get several times a week!

My 10 yr old lab's breath just isn't the same, but I do love her dearly!

ENJOY MR. FERGUS! Give him a squeeze for me!
Jes

[Velobambina]

Congratulations on your "butter ball."

I have owned four goldens from puppyhood. Lost one to cancer last May. Fiona joined us--at 7 weeks old--last October. The breed is just wonderful in every regard.

ENJOY your baby.

[Bad JuJu]

What an adorable bundle of puppy love!!! Love the name, too!

We rescued a golden back in the mid 80s and she was our best dog ever! As a friend once said, goldens would make coffee for you in the morning if they could. And happily! :D Enjoy your adorable boy.