So much for my insisting I will never have a dog other than a Newf. I figured if it was a different breed it would at least be big. But no, I was out-voted. We adopted a three and a half month old Papillon this past Sunday while visiting Jeff's brother in Ohio. He is a tricolor Pap and we named him Cody. Sierra is getting used to the idea of him being around, although she is getting a crash course in learning how to share.
She seems to go from being confused that this little ball of fuzz with the big ears actually moves and barks, to wanting to play with him, to being absolutely disgusted we didn't leave him in Ohio.
Here's my issue: I have mixed feelings about this whole thing. And I know I sound ridiculous and petty, but I'm venting anyway. I know BPO'ers will understand, even though you will probably agree that I'm acting like a brat.
On one hand, Cody really is a cutie and he's loveable and affectionate and he has the greatest personality. As much as I never in my life wanted a small dog, I can easily see myself falling madly in love with him. You can't help but laugh at his antics, like when he discovered his reflection in the dishwasher. The little dork was bouncing up and down in front of it barking at himself for about 15 minutes. I love how he will stop running around the yard, lift one foot up, cock his head to the side and stare at you for a minute and then dash off. And he is really smart. The day after we got him he was already learning to respond to his name, and he is quickly learning the rules in the house. He already knows he is not allowed in my bedroom.
On the other hand, and I feel silly admitting this, but I'm a little jealous and feeling a tad put off towards him. EVERYBODY loves him and Sierra has gotten the shaft from everyone so far. I can understand family and friends fawning over the new puppy, but even strangers completely ignore Sierra and just want to pet Cody. Poor Sierra just wants to say hello and be friendly to people and now suddenly she's being ignored. They don't even LOOK at her. I can only imagine her wondering what she did wrong that people suddenly stopped paying attention to her. Kelsey pointed out Sierra to someone and they had the nerve to say, "Oh, I'd just rather pet the cute dog." You can imagine how PO'd I was.
And Jeff's dad is another story altogether. He never hid the fact that he doesn't like Sierra. The only reason I got from him is because she is big and he doesn't think she belongs indoors. Tough. Our house, our dog, our decision. Either way, if that's the reason, you don't take it out on the dog. Well, he absolutely LOVES Cody. He went out and bought him little squeaky toys and chewies and even has some to keep at his house for when Cody comes over. Sierra isn't even allowed in the house!!! And this little pup gets to keep toys at his house??? What the ****
?? He knows how much I love my dog, why does he have to rub it in that he hates her so much. This is the only thing I can't stand about my future father-in-law. It's almost like he enjoys rubbing it in.
I just needed to vent. I have some really cute puppy pics at home I will post as soon as I can.