One year ago today . . .

**Castlemaid** · 09-09-2010, 04:11 PM

On 09/09/09, 11:30 PM, Gryffon's flight from Detroit, via Houstonn, touched down in Vancouver, BC. He was six months old, and the Cargo un-loading crew said he was wagging his tail and smilling in his crate when they un-loaded him. I had driven 12 hours to go pick him up, and he was all bright-eyed and waggy-tailed in our hotel room that night:

He has been a happy, tail-waggy boy ever since, and I can't believe I have had him for a whole year now!!! And what a great year it has been for him, full of new and exciting adventures, the best temperament I could ever wish for:

Instantly became great friends with Keeta (no mean feat on it's own, considering Keeta's lack of social skills):

Enjoyed his first Norther Canadian Winter and the ski trails:

Trained hard in Schutzhund:

Will pitch in and pull his weight around the house:

Earn his BH at the tender age of 15 months:

Take care of the cats:

And just me my best pal ever!

Here's looking at YOU, kid!

Happy 18 month old B-day and One year in BC anniversary!!!

KZoppa · 09-09-2010, 04:13 PM

he's a very good looking boy! congrats on your anniversary with him!

JudynRich · 09-09-2010, 04:16 PM

There is nothing like a good dog! Sounds like love at first sight!

vat · 09-09-2010, 04:31 PM

Awwwww, I love the one with the kitty. What a pair!

elisabeth_00117 · 09-09-2010, 04:39 PM

Happy 1 year anniversary and happy 18 months big beautiful boy!

What a wonderful life he leads with you...

**Chris Wild** · 09-09-2010, 04:42 PM

Aw, what a neat little photo anthology of his first year with you, Lucia. Very special! Happy 1yr gotcha day, and here's to many more wonderful years together!

Stosh · 09-09-2010, 04:56 PM

What a great story! Beautiful boy- here's to many more happy years together!!

Baersmama · 09-09-2010, 05:31 PM

You have quite the handsome boy... Keep enjoying him.

chicagojosh · 09-09-2010, 05:42 PM

great dog, great pics

what is BH? thanks

onyx'girl · 09-09-2010, 05:42 PM

Happy 1st Gotcha day!
What a year you've had, you should be so proud of the team that you and Gryff are!

Karlo wuuufs "Happy 1.5 yr Birthday" to his big brother.
Here is a link on the BH: http://www.schutzhund-training.net/bh.html
It is a feat for a 15 month old(the youngest age they can test)and Lucia should be very proud!

09-09-2010, 04:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Castlemaid Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Northern British Columbia Posts: 9,089	One year ago today . . . On 09/09/09, 11:30 PM, Gryffon's flight from Detroit, via Houstonn, touched down in Vancouver, BC. He was six months old, and the Cargo un-loading crew said he was wagging his tail and smilling in his crate when they un-loaded him. I had driven 12 hours to go pick him up, and he was all bright-eyed and waggy-tailed in our hotel room that night: He has been a happy, tail-waggy boy ever since, and I can't believe I have had him for a whole year now!!! And what a great year it has been for him, full of new and exciting adventures, the best temperament I could ever wish for: Instantly became great friends with Keeta (no mean feat on it's own, considering Keeta's lack of social skills): Enjoyed his first Norther Canadian Winter and the ski trails: Trained hard in Schutzhund: Will pitch in and pull his weight around the house: Earn his BH at the tender age of 15 months: Take care of the cats: And just me my best pal ever! Here's looking at YOU, kid! Happy 18 month old B-day and One year in BC anniversary!!! __________________ Lucia Keeta BH, OB1, TR1, AD (HOT) Rottweiler/Hairy Dog mix?? Shelter rescue Gryffon Vom Wildhaus BH, OFA Good (HOT) "Bites Through the Sleeve" Cuddlebug, b: Mar 2009

09-09-2010, 04:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
KZoppa Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Maryland kinda missing CO Posts: 13,819	he's a very good looking boy! congrats on your anniversary with him! __________________ The more people I meet and talk to,the more I love my dogs and their intelligence. www.krystalscollarcreations.weebly.com Riley GSD/BC 1/10/05 Zena GSD 6/1/03 Shasta GSD 5/5/10

09-09-2010, 04:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
vat Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kingston, IL Posts: 3,027	Awwwww, I love the one with the kitty. What a pair! __________________ Valerie Shewana's Maximum Velocity (aka Max) Shewana's Hot-Spice (aka Callan) Kaycee 11/97-5/10 Rio 10/08-2/10 Handle every stressful situation like a dog. If you can't eat it or play with it, pee on it and walk away.

09-09-2010, 04:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
elisabeth_00117 Crowned Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Posts: 7,251	Happy 1 year anniversary and happy 18 months big beautiful boy! What a wonderful life he leads with you... __________________ Battleborn Hundesport Wild Winds Archangel Raphael "Stark", HIC (2009-04-10) Wild Winds Zephyr "Zefra" (2011-04-15) *Beau* 03/08/97 to 06/07/10

09-09-2010, 04:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
Chris Wild Administrator & Alpha Bitch of the Wild Bunch Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 12,604	Aw, what a neat little photo anthology of his first year with you, Lucia. Very special! Happy 1yr gotcha day, and here's to many more wonderful years together! __________________ *Wildhaus Kennels* Kaiser ~ SchH3 CGC TDI (HOT) Raven ~ SchH3 AWD2 PD1 P1 PA T1 UCD URO2 CGC TT (B/HOT) Della ~ SchHA TR1 PD1 P1 PA T1 URO2 CGC TT (B/HOT) Wulf ~ SchH1 PD1 P1 T1 URO2 CGC TT (B/HOT) Heidi ~ BH CD UCD RN URO1 (B/HOT) Jazz ~ Superpup In Training

09-09-2010, 04:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
JudynRich Master Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Los Angeles Area Posts: 537	There is nothing like a good dog! Sounds like love at first sight!

09-09-2010, 04:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
Stosh Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tyler texas Posts: 8,434	What a great story! Beautiful boy- here's to many more happy years together!!

09-09-2010, 05:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
Baersmama Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 288	You have quite the handsome boy... Keep enjoying him. __________________ Currently sharing my life with Max and Sadie. My angels, always in my heart.... Kelsey Maggie Baer Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole. ~Roger Caras

09-09-2010, 05:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
chicagojosh Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Wicker Park, Chicago Posts: 1,789	great dog, great pics what is BH? thanks __________________ A tired puppy is a good puppy CODY - Sable GSD Born 11/15/09 MANDI - GSD/Husky/Lab Mix Born 6/3/06

09-09-2010, 05:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 17,605	Happy 1st Gotcha day! What a year you've had, you should be so proud of the team that you and Gryff are! Karlo wuuufs "Happy 1.5 yr Birthday" to his big brother. Here is a link on the BH: http://www.schutzhund-training.net/bh.html It is a feat for a 15 month old(the youngest age they can test)and Lucia should be very proud! __________________ Jane~ Kept by Onyx, Kacie and Gideon v Wildhaus aka Karlo Last edited by onyx'girl; 09-09-2010 at 05:46 PM.

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