Re: [PyrNet-L] Puppy stories

["Autumn B. Ferguson" <aferguso@aug.edu>]

Ann Wetherilt wrote:
> 
> He hasn't done it for a while, but until recently Paddington loved to just
> carry one of his stuffed toys around--out to the yard, wherever. When he
> was about three, someone gave him a small "Barney" and this became his
> favorite. It looked so comical--Paddington measures a full 32 inches at
> the shoulder--to see him carrying his little purple Barney! He has never
> shredded any of his toys. Ivy on the other hand loves to tear anything
> fuzzy into little pieces. And when we are out she likes to have something
> of ours--preferably a shoe or boot--just to rest her head on. Of course,
> it gets seriously slimed, but never a tooth mark on it. Our first pyr,
> Sugar, used to like to carry around an old plastic food bowl--I didn't
> know her until she was an adult, but it was the only "toy" I ever saw her
> play with. I've never encountered another breed where each one seems quite
> so individual, yet maintains the breed characteristics! I guess that
> individuality *is* a breed characteristic!
> Ann, Peg, Paddington and Ivy Rose

My 8 month old Samson's favorite toy is a red recquetball.  He carries
it EVERYWHERE.  I secretly bought him 2 more in case one rolled under
the couch while I was away.  He will play fetch BY HIMSELF if I am
otherwise occupied. To see a 100 pound creature bounding across the
living room is the cutest sight!

I have a question.  He and I are about to move to Minnesota and I am
curious as to how the 2 day drive will go (we are moving from GA) in my
Toyota Carolla, and has anyone taken a trip as long as this and have any
advice?  He loves to ride in HIS car (so he thinks) and is always calm,
but will it tire him out too much.  Also, how cold is too cold for him
to be outside in the Minnesota Winters, and do Pyrs respond well to an
electronic fence (which the house I will be moving into has).  Any and
all advice will be appreciated.
Thanks!  Autumn and Samson