Our new puppy…

Ever since our dog Lady died, and especially since our daughter got her kitten, our son has been wanting a puppy.
Mike and I thought it would be fun to get him one for his birthday, so we went on a puppy search this weekend.
Look what we found:

Her name is Bailey, she’s ten weeks old, and she’s just about the sweetest dog you’ve ever seen.

The only problem is she loves to be held, which doesn’t work so well when you’re trying to crate train her.

And when you’re trying to sleep.

It’s too funny; Mike and I almost feel like we have a newborn in the house again, waking up every few hours to get her and take her outside!  :)

For more “Wordful” / Wordless Wednesday fun, stop by Angie’s Seven Clown Circus or 5MinutesforMom.

(Any puppy training tips appreciated!)

Talk soon,

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/11330750078348557483 Adoption Mama

    O, My Goodness!!! That is the cutest little thing ever.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/02408502555249594576 Buckeroomama

    What a super sweet little puppy! I want one, too! :)

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/11786965822886191810 CalgaryDaddy

    Too Cute! Shane

  • http://forsuchatimeasthis-esther.blogspot.com/ Esther

    very cute!! (and i'm not even a dog person!)

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/06660310558298459636 Muthering Heights

    Oh, she is just PRECIOUS!!!!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/16459128354316846076 Kristen Andrews

    so cute, I bet the kiddos are really enjoying having a puppy

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/09587102413538527552 Annie

    Oh, such a cutie pie.

  • http://allthingsana.wordpress.com Ana

    Hi Genny. Love your blog. I forget how I landed here, but I remember bookmarketing it and have been reading for a few days now, first time commenting.The puppy is absolutely adorable. Hard not to spoil them when they're that little (yep, just like babies). This may be tough because your puppy is so tiny and her bladder may be super small, but we covered our crate at night with our pup. She slept through the night from the first night we did that. She doesn't wake up now to go to the bathroom for hours on end (bladder of steel!). As for potty training inside, it took her a good year before she stopped peeing on our carpet. We have the stains to prove it. Anyway, enjoy her! She's super sweet. Thanks again for the great blog.-AnaPS – I got a camera for Christmas too and love it!! In fact your readers gave some great tips on sites to visit, tutorials to take.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/01833641996572085518 Cecily R

    That little furball is so cute that it almost…ALMOST…makes me want to cave and get my kids one. :)

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/16369446789435172436 Michelle

    Puppies are cute, but they are a lot of work aren't they? Is your new puppy a shitzu?

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/08667741468789380341 MahoneyMusings

    Too cute! And yes, definitely feels like having a newborn again.As far as advice goes….keep up with the crate training. It's an invaluable potty training tool! Dogs won't go to the bathroom in what they perceive as their den.I hope the puppy becomes a beloved family pet. So sweet!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/05822199182685614574 confused homemaker

    Adorable doesn't begin to describe that puppy! My kids, especially Mr. G & Mamacita, have been asking for a puppy forever. We are considering taking the plunge over the summer–when schedules are less hectic–these pictures only make me want a puppy NOW. So CUTE.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/00459266484984679363 Stephanie

    oh, I love her!!!

  • http://www.thetamom.com Theta Mom

    So cute! And I can finally follow!!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/14198576064338842867 Jess

    What a cute little puppy!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/02180100343784111284 RR Mama

    Precious!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/14421519399776447481 Happy

    She sure looks like the sweetest puppy ever! She's adorable! And what a sweet puppy name…Bailey! I'll come hold her!Wait, I have a newborn in the house for real. Guess I can't be spared at the moment after all!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/12236045431105674872 Lexie Loo & Dylan Too

    She is so adorable!!!Our dog's name is Bailey, too. ;)Enjoy the puppy!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/02409530202277375625 Robin

    What a cutie!

  • http://theglamorouswahm.com The Glamorous WAHM

    What a cute puppy!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/04394597605545224403 Kerry

    SUPER cute puppy. :)Just wanted to stop by via mom bloggers. You have a gorgeous site, feels so warm and inviting!I'll make sure to stop by more often.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/15022401763893505798 Run DMT

    Awwwwww. That dog looks like a stuffed toy. I couldn't resit not holding it.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/16862359333933751151 Upstatemomof3

    Oh she is too stinking cute!!! She makes me want a puppy again.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/02561495224462195425 Trish

    I want one, but I don't think my cats would appreciate it. Darling, darling…just precious! http://justthe6ofus.net/wordpress/?p=6369

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/16296890120271718631 Auntie E

    He's so cute…My WW link for you

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/16678004064413564852 Jeanine

    That's about the cutest little puppy I've ever seen! Congratulations on your new arrival!Our older dog loved to be carried, too. We got him in early November and we took him with us whenever we took the kids to school or picked them up from something. Since it was a chilly time of year, he fit perfectly inside Scott or my coat…just his little face sticking out. He loved it. He still loves to be snuggled and held and will curl up next to you on the couch or in the chair and he loves blankets.Hope this little puppy brings much joy and happiness to your family as much as our two four-legged family members do at our house!Peace.Jeanine

  • http://iammommy.typepad.com Amanda

    Oh goodness that dog is adorable!! I hope he grows to be your sons lifelong friend!Blessings-Amanda

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/05491033490203984158 Suzi

    She is adorable. I bet your son was thrilled when you brought her home.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/05670932450797484248 Linda @ My Trendy Tykes

    OH.MY.CUTENESS!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/10084619026794128825 Stacy (the Random Cool Chick)

    Awwwww! She is SO cute! Is she a lhasa apso or Shih Tzu? My parents have Shih Tzu's… :) It is like having a newborn, isn't it? :)

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/17414062350473644802 Jessica

    She is adorable. What kind of dog is she? My daughter wants a mulitpoo dog. They don't shed and they are really tiny. but my husband is not big on animals in the house. i think we will have to work on him lol.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/12684666350821801488 Kim H.

    Oh Genny, you gave your son the gift that keeps on giving!!! :)She's just the cutest little thing and I'm sure she will bring lots of joy to your lives. And lots of work, but we won't mention that. We'll just focus on her cuteness! :)Hugs!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/12099425493742842588 Susie

    Oh my gosh!! Too cute!!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/10642673291427189421 Judy@cutest-little-things

    Oh my!!! Just adorable! Reminds of a puppy in the movie Santa Buddies named Tiny! Absolutely precious!You have a lovely blog!Judy@cutest-little-things

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/09280128561139519596 Kiki

    AW..what an absolutely sweet gentle soul! Lovely photos!Kiki~

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/13509446801149736674 Karen @ If I Could Escape . . .

    Awwwwwwwwwwwwww, too cute! Is it a shih-tzu?

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/05281236553504822177 Mommy Is Green

    How adorable!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/05977090214116084952 Genny

    Thanks, everyone! Michelle and Stacy, yes, she's a Shih Tzu. And Ana, we covered her crate with a blanket last night and she had a much better night. THANK YOU! :)Thanks for all the tips!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/00062037882359130530 Brenda

    Baily is adorable! I wish I could touch him.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/08160857196313401949 Braley Mama

    So sweet!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/18095787568647802943 G-Zell

    Awww how adorable… so cute!Love the name too. Have a great week!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/09099392907963359422 The Royal Family

    oh I want a puppy so bad!!!Visiting from 7 clown circus- wordful wednesday.The BuzzBrandy

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/04799452298248015251 Rudy Rukus

    she is very cute!!

  • http://www.womenslifelink.com KellieS

    Schitzus (sp) are the sweetest dogs ever. My grandfather had one that I just adored. She actually ate pickles for her treat. Good luck with your new family member.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/00268469598697100935 Marice

    oh my! she is soooo soo cute!! wish we could have a dog as cute as that :)u may view mine here

  • http://raisingamericangirls.com/2010/01/wordless-wednesday-in-love/ Doll Clothes Gal Pal

    Too cute! She looks just like my Chubby! Shih tzu's need a LOT of attention or else they will be depressed and miserable. They enjoy the attention from the family, loves to be groomed (and then walked so they can show off). :P When she gets older, and her hair gets longer, it will be much more difficult to take care of her because she would need to be brushed every other day. I would strongly advise grooming her regularly, and getting a "puppy cut" if you dont have the time to always brush her hair. It takes about a month and a half to two months for the hair to grow back and then its time for another haircut. We also have a WW entry! :)

  • http://www.2wired2tired.com/ Tesa

    Adorable! Love the fuzzy face!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/07183605567090197137 sheila

    oH, SO CUTE! She looks a lot like my MIL's dog, Bella. We've got a saint and a retriever. I would imagine the advice would be the same though, lol. Earplugs. And a crate.:)OH WIAT! If you have one of those old type kitchen timers that sorta tick loudly….wrap that in a blanket or towel and put it in the cage with her, or just next to it if she tries to play with it.It's supposed to simulate the mama's heartbeat.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/03122636840921394528 Coupon Clippin’ Mommy

    Is it a little Shih Tzu? We have one, she's 7 years old this year. such sweet dogs.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/13223558705981496824 H-Mama

    oh. my. she is the CUTEst puppy! ever! that's exactly the kind of dog the girls and i wanted, but we had to compromise with hubs.no crate training advice… other than read up on all the dog whisperer, cesar millan, books and shows! priceless info. our dog was a rescue, almost 4 yrs old, and already housebroken. ;)

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/06752015177628948631 Momisodes

    Oh she is so adorable! I would never be able to resist that face.

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/01851909774982026207 Julia

    A-DOR-A-BLE!!!! I don't like dogs normally but I'd might make an exception for yours. :)THanks for visiting at TAG.Welcome!

  • http://myfreshlybrewedlife.blogspot.com/ Barbie

    Oh that is the cutest thing I've seen in a long time. Adorable! Have fun!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/13862434783436568020 Are You Serious!

    ♥ SOOO cute!

  • http://countingmyblessings.typepad.com Deb

    Genny, I am so jealous. My dog died last year and I want a puppy soooo badly. Working on my dh maybe when spring arrives. Your Bailey is adorable! Enjoy!!

    • Genny

      I’m so sorry to hear about your dog, Deb… I hope you get a puppy soon! (This post was actually an old one running on a plug in for “best of”… Bailey is now over a year old but she is still jsut as cute. Not that I’m biased or anything!