Today our family grew by one. We have adopted Chamaco, or Choco as we are calling him, a 3 year old bichon frise.
Choco was the pet of a family we have gotten to know through Tae Kwon Do. They have had Choco since puppyhood but their lives are now so busy they simply felt they were not able to provide the kind of attention this cute boy needs! We were chatting outside the tae kwon do studio on Wednesday, and met Choco that night - and today he moved in.
Ty took to him immediatly, Ben was a bit more cautious, but they both agreed we would make it work.
Today, Ben has declared complete adoration of Choco - all the reservations of Wednesday are gone, and all 3 of us are falling in love with this little cutie!
Choco seems to be totally happy to be here. We know he will, at some point, wonder where his old people are, but so far everything is an adventure for him.
Colby is still not quite sure what to think! On Wednesday I truly believe his thought was "Wow! They bought me a toy that moves all by itself!"
Today, I think he is feeling a bit confused and possibly jealous of this interloper.
They look so cool together. Big, black dog with little white dog. Choco can - and does - walk easily right between Colby's legs! And he has already learned that under the dining room table with all the chairs pushed in is one place Colby cannot reach him.
Right now the two are sitting by me, panting heavily. They have been chasing one another up and down the stairs, all over the house, in circles, fast and slow.
Choco's first mom wanted Choco to get more attention and exercise. I would love it if Colby got more exercise. If today is any indication, both our wishes are coming true!
I'll write more updates as the settling in continues!
They look so cool together. Big, black dog with little white dog. Choco can - and does - walk easily right between Colby's legs! And he has already learned that under the dining room table with all the chairs pushed in is one place Colby cannot reach him.
Right now the two are sitting by me, panting heavily. They have been chasing one another up and down the stairs, all over the house, in circles, fast and slow.
Choco's first mom wanted Choco to get more attention and exercise. I would love it if Colby got more exercise. If today is any indication, both our wishes are coming true!
I'll write more updates as the settling in continues!
5 comments:
Very adorable. I'm sure they will sort out their proper places in the social hierarchy. Our 3 still bicker on and off as the puppies are growing so fast, but Sydney is still determined to boss them around! Now she has to leap into the air to grab their noses! Periodically we hear growling or even a fast and furious tussle but it doesn't last long.
And, btw, I do love Ty's shirt!
Hello from Sharon as I leave my first comment for you. Both your puppies are absolutely adorable! Thanks for sharing. Enjoy this beautiful weather we're having !!!
~Sharon
Of course, a new dog is just what a woman in a new house with a new job who homeschools 2 kids needs...
ebony and ivory... hee hee. I have to say I like "Chamaco" better than "Choco." "Chamaco" sounds very northern Mexico to me. It means "kid," more or less. With the right tone of voice it could mean "brat."
The former owner is Guatemalan, so you are right, they named him "Kiddo" (how they translated it for me) but somehow Choco just comes easier to the kids. We do occasionally call him by his full name - he responds to either.
After the first weekend things are still going great!
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