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Project Scout, er, Sport, er, Spout: Then there were two
By Gina Spadafori
September 1, 2010
Scout, the golden retriever puppy I’ve been watching for friends, goes home to Southern California on Friday. He has been a pleasure to have around, an adorable ball of fluff who’s also smart and outgoing. Scout is going to be a great family dog and a wonderful companion to Ryan, the family’s 7-year-old.
Two days ago, Scout was joined by Sport, a flat-coated retriever puppy of about the same age. Sport’s breeder is a friend of mine, and she needed him to get some city socialization while waiting for a minor heart murmur to resolve. Her veterinarian believes it will, but of course he can’t go to a forever home until the full extent of the condition is known. His breeder didn’t want him to stay on her property when he needed to continue his social development and training without his mom at his side.
As you can imagine, the two 10-week-old puppies became immediate BFFs.
While Scout will surely miss his playmates here, I’ve no doubt he’ll be happy to have his own boy, and vice versa. And Sport? There’s a great family in his future, too — they just don’t know it yet.
Their names are too much alike, though, and I’ve started referring to them collectively as “Spout.” Or just, “Da Boys.” What a darling pair:
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Look how much shorter Scout’s nose is. Any behavioural differences?
Comment by KathyF — September 1, 2010 @ 10:14 am
So what did it take to get two puppies to sleep so soundly while you took a picture?
Very, very cute!
Comment by Pamela — September 1, 2010 @ 10:19 am
I don’t think their different personalities are so much breed-based as … well, THEM.
Scout is bolder. Sport likes to consider things a little before he jumps in. They’re both very people-oriented, happy and relaxed in new situations and very, very sweet!
Going to miss them but oh! are there some lucky families in their futures. : )
Comment by Gina Spadafori — September 1, 2010 @ 10:23 am
I wanna puppy!! Henry had me laughing daily with his puppy antics. Now he’s all growd up. :-(
Comment by Jill — September 1, 2010 @ 10:28 am
When I was young, friends of ours had a Cocker Spaniel named Sport. I loved that dog, so the name alone makes me smile. Welcome to the Happy House of the Black Dogs, Sportie!
Comment by David S. Greene — September 1, 2010 @ 10:45 am
Ebony and Ivory……
Comment by Liz Palika — September 1, 2010 @ 11:00 am
Sprout?
What a great life you have, Gina!
Comment by Glenye Oakford — September 1, 2010 @ 11:13 am
Good to see Scout is being returned without a legal fight. You just keep need to keep getting new ones to replace them as they leave.
Comment by Erich Riesenberg — September 1, 2010 @ 12:01 pm
Scout is enjoying the back end and tail of Sport—and Sport seems okay with that.
What a sweet pair (until they get into mischief).
Comment by Evelyn — September 1, 2010 @ 12:30 pm
So cute :D
(couldn’t resist but…Double puppy cuteness…what does it mean ? so amazing O.o)
Comment by Nathan — September 1, 2010 @ 1:56 pm
Puppy cuteness! I’m ded from puppy cuteness!
Comment by CatPrrson — September 1, 2010 @ 3:03 pm
Ah, I have major puppy lust now.
Want. Want.
Comment by Marge — September 1, 2010 @ 7:25 pm