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Three for Thursday: our new pup

Today, HH and I traveled through Sac and Fox country and then the Osage Nation all the way to Skiatook, Oklahoma. Here’s why.

Our new boy, Tap

Our other Lab, Prancer, who is black, is about thirteen years old. We’ve been talking about pups for a year or so, and after I found Ganderhill Labs and saw Spice and Brewer’s babies, I knew one of their offspring should become part of our family. Luckily, after talking with Cindy, their owner, we met two lovely boys. She only wanted to keep one, so she let us choose, and here’s our boy.

Beautiful boy with Bear right after trying to swim in his water dish.

He followed Bear all over the house, outdoors and then collapsed in the floor. After all, it was a long trip through non-hostile territory. He is about thirteen weeks old.

Only taking yet another puppy nap.

We’re enjoying his company, and his name is Tap, officially Ganderhill On Tap, in honor of his father, Brewer.

This post was done for Three for Thursday hosted by my dear friend, Cindy, from My Corner of Katy. Thanks Cindy.

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30 September, 2010 By Dee Nash

Filed Under: Gardening Tagged With: Dogs, Labrador Retrievers, Pets

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  1. sharon Lovejoy

    4 October, 2010 at 9:18 pm

    He is a LOOKER and he looks like he will be a good boy and a good friend for you and your wonderful family.

    Love,

    Sharon

    • Dee Nash

      5 October, 2010 at 1:44 pm

      Sharon, we certainly hope so. He’s a naughty boy too. Keeps digging up the new garden, but I knew he’d do that.

  2. Cindy, MCOK

    3 October, 2010 at 10:50 pm

    Dee, this was a perfect Three for Thursday post. Tap is a handsome young man and I hope to meet him someday. Until I do, give him lots of cuddles and scratches behind the ears or under the chin and tell him they’re from Auntie Cindy in Texas!

    • Dee Nash

      5 October, 2010 at 1:45 pm

      Cindy, I’m glad you liked it. I love this meme of yours.

  3. Donna

    3 October, 2010 at 9:53 pm

    How cute. What a neat name, too. Hope he is not a chewer. I had a black lab a long time ago and he practically ate the whole house. Not kidding, either. Drywall, steel belted radial tires, and kitchen cabinets. Bronson lived to be almost eighteen. Must have been his varied diet.

    • Dee Nash

      5 October, 2010 at 1:46 pm

      Oh, Donna, he’s definitely a chewer and a digger. Just part of the territory.

  4. Patsi

    2 October, 2010 at 4:53 pm

    Sooo sweet. This post brought a smile to my face.

    • Dee Nash

      5 October, 2010 at 1:57 pm

      Thank you Patsi.

  5. Jenny B

    2 October, 2010 at 4:18 pm

    Aaawwwwww! What a sweet face! I know you will have a lot of fun with him. It is so funny how they just go to sleep where ever or when ever they get sleepy. It’s almost like they have a switch that has been turned on (or off).

  6. Ilona

    1 October, 2010 at 9:42 pm

    Awww, so cute! I always have Labs- they have a good personality fit with me. I don’t know if I will ever find one as good as my last good old dog, though – he was one of a kind.

  7. Nan

    1 October, 2010 at 11:00 am

    I love him, I love him!! Oh, that nose! And those dear eyes. What a joy.

  8. Gail

    30 September, 2010 at 10:12 pm

    He’s absolutely puppy adorable~gail

  9. Les

    30 September, 2010 at 6:59 pm

    Oh my how cute. Good luck and I am sure he has found a good home.

  10. Rose

    30 September, 2010 at 2:26 pm

    What a cutie! Every time I see a new puppy like Tap, I get that urge to get another one…but we’ve only recently passed through the chewing the carpet and “accident” stage, so I think I might wait awhile:) Enjoy every moment with your new addition!

  11. Diana

    30 September, 2010 at 7:08 am

    He’s adorable. My son just adopted a chocolate lab and he’s a few months old now and so sweet and lovable — and energetic! Hope you all have a ball with him.

    • Dee Nash

      30 September, 2010 at 12:47 pm

      Thanks Diana, we think he’s pretty special.

  12. Lisa at Greenbow

    30 September, 2010 at 6:13 am

    Oh be still my heart. I had a lab for 15 years. That face. Those ears. That tail. That spirit. Love at first sight no doubt. What a handsome boy you have there. It almost makes me want a puppy. Almost I say. I don’t have the energy for a lab any more. Ha… Tap will keep Prancer young for a few more years. Prancer will teach Tap to be a good boy.

    • Dee Nash

      30 September, 2010 at 12:47 pm

      Lisa, we’ve had Labs for the last twenty years. Love their temperament with children and smart disposition. They do take years to grow up though.

  13. Frances

    30 September, 2010 at 5:48 am

    Oh what a face, Dee! Love at first sight. How sweet that he became Bear’s constant companion so quickly, you certainly chose well. A big hug and welcome to the new Red Dirt family member! 🙂

    • Dee Nash

      30 September, 2010 at 12:46 pm

      He is a beautiful creature, and I know we’ll love him. He’s also a handful, but puppies are.

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