miz molly 1,800 Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 Hi Kim, Here is a recent picture of Aquene at eight months old (already!) with Brando and I at the beach. Aquene continues to follow the lead of big brother, and he makes sure to watch out for her and defend her, if necessary. My older dog is having "senior moments" pretty often these days, and she responds with a polite inquisitiveness. For instance, my older dog will stand in one spot, staring into space. Aquene, who always wants to know what's going on, looks at Brando, then towards the place he is looking, and then back towards Brando. Its as if she's saying, "What is it big brother? What is it I'm looking at?" It is heart warming. Aquene also is very connected to my children. I have seen her leave one room and go to a different room where my son is crying. I know she was concerned and so went to make sure all was ok. She often lay's down behind or near my kids on the floor so as to be close to them. What else could I want? Aquene is unbelievably patient through all of the tail pulling and wrestling matches, etc., that are a daily occurrence around here. She does still use her mouth a bit too much in play, but in all honesty, it's only fair given the usual circumstances. As to her health, she's fit as a fiddle. We seem to have the roundworms under control. I will say, however, that she's managed to chip a tooth already. This is in addition to the puncture wound in her armpit (no stitches were necessary, thank goodness.) There was no sign of pain or slowing down (she continued to run) that gave us any clue as to a new injury. It was not until much later that we realize she was hurt. With a little time, she was up and running again. Tough dog! Out of everything at this point, there is one attribute that continues to amaze me, and that is Aquene's capacity for love. When we first got her, I made a hasty conclusion based on her early habits that she didn't much care for touch...that she was more of an aloof dog, who preferred a hug or pets only occasionally. Boy, was I wrong! Despite my incorrect assumption, I continued to love on her the way I wanted to. What I have seen now is that she comes to me for affection on her own accord...and all the time. And what is most beautiful is how she gives love to me: in the way I taught her to receive it in those early months. I can't explain all of those moments that I experience during the day when I look upon her and my heart rejoices. It happens when I see her beautiful tail hang "just so." It's the way she suns herself on the deck as if time stood still. It's how she'll come looking for me in various places -sticking her nose quietly in the crack of the door to push it ajar... What she does for me is immense. At first I was consumed with training and with providing validation to her as a member of the pack. What caught me by surprise is how gently she has validated my existence, which was, of course, her intention from the start. My heart floweth over, Joy Wonsowicz - S. CA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joyous1 86 Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Here is my girl at 10 months old. Based on her recent weigh-in, she's probably near 41 lbs. now. As you can tell, she is a true sunny Southern California girl! Although its really impossible to define the color of her eyes (too many shades and hues), largely they most often appear Aquamarine in color, which is nice because that is her birth stone. . I've attached a close-up eye shot. (Sherab: that one's for you. ) Looking into her eyes is like getting a glimpse of the heavens. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
miz molly 1,800 Posted February 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Hey Joyous, here are more eyes on the forum for you and Sherab to see. They are all so different and expressive. Needless to say, the eyes of Aquene are mystically beautiful. The Eyes Have It Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joyous1 86 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Thanks, Molly. It was a good read! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wakamamapapa 8 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 What a beauty, Joyous1! Thanks for sharing the update - please keep them coming! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Allison 2,369 Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Really touched me. Thank you. But I can only take so much mush. What about her playful side? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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