behle Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Right now my husband is on the telephone right now with a woman who is looking for a home for a newfie that she got. She wants to find him a new home [b]because he is too big[/b].... I will know more when he finishes the conversation... :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 ohhhh goood luck!! stupid people not knowing about the breed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackieMaya Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Ummm...doesn't she know that Newfies are supposed to be big.? :hmmmm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzy Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 [quote name='newfiemom']Are you serious???? What does she mean about too big?[/quote] the owner's brain is too small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsefeathers! Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Sitting here tapping my toe... Waiting... Waiting.... :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malamum Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Yay, Behle is now going to have 3 big gorgeous dogs to show us pictures of. :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 [quote name='izzy'][quote name='newfiemom']Are you serious???? What does she mean about too big?[/quote] the owner's brain is too small.[/quote] lol good one izzy!! lol MAL i'm with you! yay! new pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
behle Posted June 17, 2005 Author Share Posted June 17, 2005 Okay...here's the scoop! The lady who has the dog now bought him from a breeder to keep as a pet. Her son developed a severe allergy to him so she found a buyer from Detroit. The woman purchased him and brought him back the next day!! Saying he was too big!! He only weighs 113 pounds. :-? So, the lady who now has him back is really wanting to sell him, but is beginning to realize that she will probably have to just try to find him a good home. (My sister works with this woman's friend - who has the most darling Berner...sigh. She called my sister this evening to give her the lady's phone number to let us know about the situation. She told my sister, "As soon as I heard about him I thought of Brenda and Mark!) His name is Chewie. He's neutered but not chipped and is up-to-date on all his shots. They are bringing him over next Monday evening to meet the boys. I'm sure they will have a few conversations at their house over the weekend about finding him a good home vs. selling him. My husband and I are not wanting to purchase a dog, but if one comes along that needs a good home we are willing to provide that. If they decide to sell him instead, then that is their decision. But he just did seem to "fall in our lap" so to speak. Monday seems awfully far away..... :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 well good luck! poor dog has been through a lot.. best of luck to you guys and chewie :) keep us updated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
behle Posted June 17, 2005 Author Share Posted June 17, 2005 Yeah, I thought that was a low weight for a newf. :-? The woman that brought Chewie back to his first owner would have taken one look at your biggest male, piled back in her car without him, and headed back to the big city!! I am a bit excited about the possibility of having a newf in the fold (wondering about my hair-collecting stamina.. :lol: :lol: :lol: . My husband is thrilled at the prospect....saying things like, "It's up to you, honey." and "Wouldn't it be great to have three big dogs." Hehehe...he is so transparent! My only worry is that the boys all get along. We will find that out Monday evening if everything stays in place on their end. I wouldn't think there would be a problem because my two are so mild-mannered and friendly. 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackieMaya Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Ohhhh I hope you get to adopt him! I love Newfies! We need pictures of Chewie now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 [quote name='behle']Right now my husband is on the telephone right now with a woman who is looking for a home for a newfie that she got. She wants to find him a new home [b]because he is too big[/b].... I will know more when he finishes the conversation... :o[/quote] As sad as that is it is not that uncommon. People go see these cute fuzz ball puppies don't realize how it is to live with a dog. Especially one with a lot of hair. That's why Delta's second owner gave her up...too dang big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Not that I care, but in Canada "Newfie" is a mildly derogatory term for someone who's from Newfoundland (one the Canadian maritime provinces and the namesake of the breed). Do a web search on "newfie jokes" and you'll see what I mean. Funny that they want to give him up because he's too big. 113 would seem too small to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
behle Posted June 17, 2005 Author Share Posted June 17, 2005 :o I had no idea that newfie was a derogatory term in Canada. :o I've always just used it because saying Newfoundland is such a mouthful... I wish they would have brought him to visit this evening, but there was some family illness that they had to travel out of town for so the visit was scheduled for Monday evening. My question is: Where is Chewie while they are traveling? I am anxious to meet him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObedienceGrrl Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Ooohhhh!!! You can't wait until Monday....just think how WE all feel!!! And sheesh....my GSDs weigh more then this little guy! People! :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abker17 Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Ooh sending best wishes, hope everything works out. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackieMaya Posted June 18, 2005 Share Posted June 18, 2005 I was going to wait to go meet Pooh Bear when started thinking of adopting him, and I went THAT day because I just couldn't wait! LOL I hope you bring that little Newfie home with you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowie-the-Pooh Posted June 18, 2005 Share Posted June 18, 2005 I can't wait for pics! Chewie, what a cute name. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 We call them "newfs" for short, otherwise people would get confused. [quote name='behle']:o I had no idea that newfie was a derogatory term in Canada. :o I've always just used it because saying Newfoundland is such a mouthful... [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsefeathers! Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 I'll betcha nobody on a dog board is going to care that you call them Newfies. I do it, too, and never would have thought otherwise about it. It's kind of like talking about blowjobs and head jobs on grooming boards. Nobody even considers that it might have anything more to do with a dog than just blow drying hair, or trimming a head. :wink: Absolutely impatiently tapping my toes here to get some news on this guy. Can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackieMaya Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Okay, it's Monday now! Does Chewie have a new last name now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
behle Posted June 20, 2005 Author Share Posted June 20, 2005 WAAAA! :cry: Chewie's owner called and left a message this morning. She has to reschedule his visit....and it won't be for another couple of weeks. My husband says he thinks something is fishy, but I don't agree because of what her message said. Her sister is dying of cancer at her mother's home. Her mother is supposed to have help from hospice, but it is not enough so she needs to stay with her mother to provide the care that is needed. :cry: She was there all last night and the night before and sounds absolutely exhausted on the phone message. If I were in this situation I would make the same choice. My husband says we could have taken care of the problem with Chewie for her and then she wouldn't have to deal with it and could concentrate on her sister. But I asked him to "think like a woman" and consider that Chewie's owner probably can't bear to give him up at the same time her sister is dying. :o I feel sad for her and her family but at the same time I feel sad for postponing the meeting with Chewie. I only hope now that we DO get to meet him... :cry: Thanks for all your interest. I will keep you posted on any further developments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackieMaya Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 I know exactly what she's going through. I took care of my dad at home with the help of hospice while he was dying of cancer. It's emotionally and physically draining. That's too bad that you have to wait longer though. I sure you hope you get your big boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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