The two with black noses

[Rick]

Hoik an unrefined shot played to the leg side usually across the line of the ball.

Lappa The Indian version of the hoik. Comes from the English 'lap', an old term for a stroke somewhere between a pull and a sweep. In Indian sub-continent, it has its origin to Hindi word 'lapet' meaning 'wind' (verb) owing to the un-skilled circular course of bat.

Glossary of cricket terms

[Gob]

[Joe Guy]

I've had just 3 dogs at different periods in my lifetime;

Lucky, Ringo and Friday.

Choose two.... Or one.... Or not...

[Rick]

Our current dog is Biscuit if we had another we could call it Gravy, I guess. However we don't.

[Sean]

Hoik an unrefined shot played to the leg side usually across the line of the ball.

Lappa The Indian version of the hoik. Comes from the English 'lap', an old term for a stroke somewhere between a pull and a sweep. In Indian sub-continent, it has its origin to Hindi word 'lapet' meaning 'wind' (verb) owing to the un-skilled circular course of bat.

Glossary of cricket terms

I've heard the word hoik used (and used it myself) but didn't realise it was a cricket term... for example in football, "Don't fanny around with the ball near your own goal, just hoik it away as hard as you can!" I thought it was just slang.

[Gob]

5.30 am here, just about to set off on a 3 /12 hour drive to get them, and a 3 /12 hour drive back.

No, we do not have names chosen for them yet, Hatch wants to get to know them before naming them.

Will post piccies this arvo with any luck.

[oldr_n_wsr]

A buddy of mine is going from Long Island NY to Seattle Washington for his next golden retriever. He field trains his dogs and is very particular about the breeders and how they breed their pups. Had a bad experience with his last breeder so he did a nationwide search and found this on. When he told them he was interested in buying one of their dogs, they did an even more thorough search on him than he did on them. Such is the life of championship golden retrievers.
For me, a loyal mutt is fine (although my current dog, Apollo is a purebred black lab).

[Daisy]

Eeeeeeeeeep!

I am so excited for you.

[Gob]

home now . just on my kindle while puppy sitting as they explore their environment. good thing is that millie our matronly shitzu is at least tolerating them.

[Gob]

Joe may recognise the t-shirt!

[The Hen]

Happiness is a warm puppy.

[Daisy]

My ovaries just exploded!

How cute

[oldr_n_wsr]

Gotta love little doggies. We got our lab when he was over a year old and only saw him a few times when he was a puppie. Would have been nice to see him more when he was little, but he's a good dog so I have no complaints.

[TPFKA@W]

Awwww such cutie wootie puppy wuppies!

Let the house breaking begin.

[oldr_n_wsr]

Crates, one for each, I have found is the quickest way to house break the pups. Might seem cruel in the beginning, but the results are well worth the howling.

[Guinevere]

Really stinking adorable - how large are they going to get?

(and I agree, a crate-trained dog is usually a well-mannered dog, which is a necessity)

[oldr_n_wsr]

They look "beagle-ish" so I am guessing small-mid sized dogs, 40lbs max. Paws don't look big so maybe less.
My dog was crate trained but hasn't been put in it for about 3-4 years (he's 5 now). But we still have it and every once in a while, he goes in it and lays down. Guess it's his "shelter".

Gob
Do they have "webs" between their toes?

[Gob]

Thanks gang, they are;

Jack Russell (sire)

The Jack Russell terrier is a small terrier that has its origins in fox hunting; it is principally white-bodied and smooth, rough or broken-coated. It is commonly confused with the Parson Russell terrier (see the American Kennel Club) and the Russell terrier, which is a shorter-legged, stockier variety. (Within the Fédération Cynologique Internationale the "Russell terrier" is also known as "Jack Russell terrier"). The term "Jack Russell" is commonly misapplied to other small white terriers.

The Jack Russell is a broad type, with a size range of 10–15 inches (25–38 cm). The Parson Russell is limited only to a middle range with a standard size of 12–14 inches (30–36 cm), while the Russell terrier is smaller at 8–12 inches (20–30 cm). Each breed has different physical proportions according to the standards of their breed clubs.

The Jack Russell is an energetic breed that relies on a high level of exercise and stimulation and is relatively free from serious health complaints. Originating from dogs bred and used by Reverend John Russell in the early 19th century, it has similar origins to the modern Fox terrier. It has gone through several changes over the years corresponding to different use and breed standards set by kennel clubs. Recognition by kennel clubs for the Jack Russell breed has been opposed by the breed's parent societies – which resulted in the breeding and recognition of the Parson Russell terrier. Jack Russells have appeared many times in film, television and print with several historical dogs of note.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Russell_Terrier

Fox terrier (dam)

The Wire Haired Fox Terrier has a hard and crisp double coat with a coarse texture underneath that provides protection from the cold. It should be so dense that the skin cannot be seen or felt. The individual hairs should twist, but are not curly. An average member of the breed should measure 14–15.5 inches (36–39 cm) at the withers and weigh between 15–19 pounds (6.8–8.6 kg). It has similar features to the Smooth Fox Terrier with small dark eyes and v-shaped ears. Its body is shorter than it is tall.

King Edward VII owned a Wire Fox Terrier from the Notts kennel called Caeser of Notts, which did a great deal to popularise the breed at the turn of the 19th to 20th century.[24] Another member of the Notts kennel was an early winner of Best Champion at Crufts in 1911 named Collarbone of Notts.[25][26] Other individual dogs which greatly influenced the breed included Ch. Talavera Simon, born in 1924, and Ch. Zeloy Emperor, born in 1960

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox_terrier

Cross breed, with the father's genes dominant. Both breeds are working dogs, with high intelligence, stamina, and hunting instinct. They faithful and loyal dogs, which need a lot of attention, but respond well to training.

Out of all the names offered, Hatch has gone for



Digby and Ginger.

Which I can live with.

Once they settled in last night and had a bit of an explore it was like having two hairy little maelstroms about the place.

O-n-W, no webbing mate, they are both digging breeds.

[Daisy]

I'm not a fan of crate training. I find that if you get a puppy into a healthy routine of eliminating waste when they wake up and straight after being fed and simply ensuring they have a safe corner without bars that they can come an go from in a room that you can easily mop when they do have little accidents and a baby gate at the door they are well mannered without the need for a crate.

Crate training depends on the animal not fouling its own sleeping space. I found puppy training pads being moved from nearby their sleeping space towards and then out of the door over a few weeks did the trick when we combined it with their natural on waking/after sleeping needs.

Also all the praise in the world when they do get it right outdoors will work wonders.

And Gob, every picture is sending my hormones into overdrive!!

[Guinevere]

Jack Russells are wonderful but yes, very demanding dogs. Some of the toughest little buggers around, when you figure they are bred to corner a fox in its den, then dig in and rip it to shreds.

I know you'll spend plenty of time exercising them, and do train them as well.

Enjoy, they really are the cutest things!