How did I end up with an Airedale? And, what's up with the name Scout Too?

Where to start?

Many years ago, at least 30, I bought a delightful Bouvier pup from Ellen and David Raper. Yes, we named her Scout! Sadly, Scout died of cancer at a fairly young age. I will spare us both the details, though at the time I said I would never have another pup. Period! And, this was just after Annie, our Airedale terrier, died. Yes, we had an Airedale terrier and a Bouvier at the same time. These pups got along so well.... Anyway.

For reasons maybe not known, I bought another Bouvier about eleven years ago. Yes, Sophie. At the time I wanted to name her Scout. I will spare us both the details of why that didn't happen. So, here I am.

A few weeks after Sophie died decided I wanted another pup. Will not try to explain to you folks who may be reading or to me....

My first choice, of course, would have been a Bouvier; however, at almost 78, figured I just didn't want to wrestle with another 80-pound pup.

Decided I wanted a pup not more than 40 pounds. Considered Soft Coated Whittens, Kerry Terriers, and Standard Schnauzers. Wow, was it a mess trying to find a darn breeder who I could buy a pup from. Actually, I could write a million words about my experience, but...I won't. I will say, that for almost twenty years I was a mental health worker...and, I will tell you, many of these breeders have personality disorders...yep, grandiose and narcissistic.

Let me move on.

Had remembered Annie, my Airedale, as being BIG! Well, took a look at Airedales. Hey, maybe not so big. Seemed I could get a female at maybe not more than 50 pounds. So, my search was on, again.

Yes, shortening this story.... I found a pup, Scout Too, from Karen Curley, Arlydales. Thankfully, Karen is just a few miles up the road from me. OK, maybe more than a few. She's in Fork Union, Virginia which seems to be midway between Richmond and Charlottesville. (Before finding Karen, I had considered pups in Florida and upstate New York.)

OK, back to Scout Too and the name. Yes, I'm sure it may well be obvious. But, I had wanted to name Sophie Scout...and, I had thought of naming the new pup Annie after my other Airedale...but, really liked the name, Scout!!!!

And, Scout Too, she will be....


Saturday, March 25, 2017

Yes, the Pooch has arrived....

Well, had a rotten trip to pick up my pup...mainly Interstate. From Virginia Beach, I went west on I64. What a mess...first 40/50 miles construction...and, yes, you people are out there driving like maniacs.

Oh, well.... The last 15 miles or so were pleasant getting to Karen's in Fork Union, Virginia.


Karen, saying a final goodbye, just before Scout and I leave. Frankly, Scout ain't lookin' all that pleased.

Wanda, who is a friend of Karen's and helping her with the pups, holds Scout just before we leave.



I had my pick of three females. Here they are in the living room playing around. The one on the left, who Karen referred to as Teal (the color of her ribbon), yes, Teal is now Scout Too.

My pup's in there somewhere....


This is Bailey, she's eleven. If you look closely, she's being stripped, getting ready for a dog show. Some terrier folks strip the dogs a couple of times a year. It removes the undercoat, or whatever it is. Nooooo, my pup ain't gonna be stripped. I think Bailey looks terrific and I'm looking forward to Scout growing up and looking like she does. And, as my vet said, You can't replace pups one for another. They are all different in their own ways.

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  1. UnknownMarch 25, 2017 at 4:21 PM

    George & Scout Too! A match!!! So happy for you too :-)

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  2. Not available at this time...March 25, 2017 at 4:55 PM

    Thanks for the comment, Karen...hey, you made it all possible....

    Regards,

    George

    BTW, folks. Karen has a few pups left.

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  3. Lou BelcherMarch 26, 2017 at 7:52 AM

    Trying to leave a comment..... I'm so thrilled for you. Scout Too is such a cutie. Enjoy!!!

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    1. Not available at this time...March 27, 2017 at 4:13 PM

      Lou, thanks for stopping by. Talk about a challenge.... Look forward to getting the house training out of the way, which so far is going, OK.

      Regards,

      George

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