Lily

419 Views 18 Replies 11 Participants Last post by Newfie and Cally, 16 d ago

nwlupton

Discussion Starter · 22 d ago

This is our Lily. She is now 8 months. She has been a real wild child. We are new to Havanese. We had a very laid back female schnauzer forever. I got Lily because I fell in love with a very sweet male havanese I saw out shopping over a month or so. I missed our girl so much, and this little male seemed so sweet, affectionate, and friendly. I had done no real research I just went with my heart.
At 68, having a new puppy after 15 years has been a roller coaster ride.
we are making it ( most days) after a trainer, two completed puppy classes ( working on our third, endless research on the breed, a million hours on potty training, and a patient husband when I’m losing my mind.
Puppies are not for the faint hearted. And all of them, regardless of breed, have their own personalities.
Our Lily has been challenging, but so smart and funny. She loves dayplay with other dogs, enjoys being petted and complimented when we go shopping, and loves our yard. She has chased squirrels through the woods, followed a bird dog on an adventure through the woods, run down a quiet road to find me, and shredded all the pine cones she encounters. She is never, ever boring!

See less See more

Reactions: 5

1 - 19 of 19 Posts

Heather's

· #2 · 21 d ago

Welcome to you and Lily! She sure is a cutie with those eyebrows!

Have fun with that little one! 😁

nwlupton

Discussion Starter · #3 · 21 d ago

Heather's said:
Welcome to you and Lily! She sure is a cutie with those eyebrows! Have fun with that little one! 😁

Thank you!

Tere

· #4 · 21 d ago

Welcome! Lily is adorable with her brows. She will calm down so much. Enjoy the wild times while they last!

BoosDad

· #5 · 21 d ago

Welcome to the forum. Lily is adorable.

nwlupton

Discussion Starter · #6 · 21 d ago

Thank you all. ( we really hope she will calm down a little!) I have been following everyone’s advice here for months and asking for help with the tough things. I continue to learn so much from you all. ( we have just hit the blowing coat stage, so I’m really listening to that at the moment.) Thanks again for your kind words! We weren’t sure we were going to survive her puppy stage, but it is getting better!

Reactions: 3

Ditto's Mom

· #7 · 21 d ago

Glad it's getting better, you will survive I promise. Lily is adorable!

Reactions: 2

Pilar

· #8 · 21 d ago

Hi,
Lily is adorable. I’m going through the same with my Millie, she is 7 months. I hope I survive puppyhood. Her new thing is refusing to do her business in pads she wants to go outside, I don’t mind that, but on weekends I will like to sleep a little late and she is up by 5:00 am.

Beny’s Mom

· #9 · 21 d ago

Lily looks like a plush toy, how beautiful is she!

Hope you enjoy this site as much as I have. Wonderful, caring Havanese lovers willing to share their insight.

Reactions: 1

She

· #10 · 21 d ago

nwlupton said:
This is our Lily. She is now 8 months. She has been a real wild child. We are new to Havanese. We had a very laid back female schnauzer forever. I got Lily because I fell in love with a very sweet male havanese I saw out shopping over a month or so. I missed our girl so much, and this little male seemed so sweet, affectionate, and friendly. I had done no real research I just went with my heart.
At 68, having a new puppy after 15 years has been a roller coaster ride.
we are making it ( most days) after a trainer, two completed puppy classes ( working on our third, endless research on the breed, a million hours on potty training, and a patient husband when I’m losing my mind.
Puppies are not for the faint hearted. And all of them, regardless of breed, have their own personalities.
Our Lily has been challenging, but so smart and funny. She loves dayplay with other dogs, enjoys being petted and complimented when we go shopping, and loves our yard. She has chased squirrels through the woods, followed a bird dog on an adventure through the woods, run down a quiet road to find me, and shredded all the pine cones she encounters. She is never, ever boring!

We are also seniors with our first puppy in many years so I understand the challenges you have been facing. Our Minnie turned 2 in February and life has become easier but we cherish those first months when she was a tiny pup. She is sure of herself now and sometimes bossy but always loving.

Reactions: 1

nwlupton

Discussion Starter · #11 · 20 d ago

Pilar said:
Hi,
Lily is adorable. I’m going through the same with my Millie, she is 7 months. I hope I survive puppyhood. Her new thing is refusing to do her business in pads she wants to go outside, I don’t mind that, but on weekends I will like to sleep a little late and she is up by 5:00 am.

Yikes! A little early! Maybe she will sleep in soon!

nwlupton

Discussion Starter · #12 · 20 d ago

Beny’s Mom said:
Lily looks like a plush toy, how beautiful is she!

Hope you enjoy this site as much as I have. Wonderful, caring Havanese lovers willing to share their insight.

I really have!

nwlupton

Discussion Starter · #13 · 20 d ago

Ditto's Mom said:
Glad it's getting better, you will survive I promise. Lily is adorable!

Thank you!

CarolineS

· #14 · 20 d ago

Welcome. 😀 Just wanted to say, I feel your pain. LOL I’m three years older than you and my puppy is three months younger than yours!

Reactions: 1

nwlupton

Discussion Starter · #15 · 20 d ago

CarolineS said:
Welcome. 😀 Just wanted to say, I feel your pain. LOL I’m three years older than you and my puppy is three months younger than yours!

People keep saying they mellow out…..

)
i bet you guys sleep well at night, too! Our lives are certainly not dull!

Reactions: 1

nwlupton

Discussion Starter · #16 · 20 d ago

She said:
We are also seniors with our first puppy in many years so I understand the challenges you have been facing. Our Minnie turned 2 in February and life has become easier but we cherish those first months when she was a tiny pup. She is sure of herself now and sometimes bossy but always loving.

I wonder if the females are more assertive? And the puppy stage has cute moments. Lily was trying to figure out lightening bugs the other evening. She was so puzzled when they would light up suddenly.

nwlupton

Discussion Starter · #17 · 20 d ago

Beny’s Mom said:
Lily looks like a plush toy, how beautiful is she!

Hope you enjoy this site as much as I have. Wonderful, caring Havanese lovers willing to share their insight.

Thank you!

larmstrongcnm

· #18 · 20 d ago

nwlupton said:
This is our Lily. She is now 8 months. She has been a real wild child. We are new to Havanese. We had a very laid back female schnauzer forever. I got Lily because I fell in love with a very sweet male havanese I saw out shopping over a month or so. I missed our girl so much, and this little male seemed so sweet, affectionate, and friendly. I had done no real research I just went with my heart.
At 68, having a new puppy after 15 years has been a roller coaster ride.
we are making it ( most days) after a trainer, two completed puppy classes ( working on our third, endless research on the breed, a million hours on potty training, and a patient husband when I’m losing my mind.
Puppies are not for the faint hearted. And all of them, regardless of breed, have their own personalities.
Our Lily has been challenging, but so smart and funny. She loves dayplay with other dogs, enjoys being petted and complimented when we go shopping, and loves our yard. She has chased squirrels through the woods, followed a bird dog on an adventure through the woods, run down a quiet road to find me, and shredded all the pine cones she encounters. She is never, ever boring!

I certainly hear you! I’m 70 and haven’t had a puppy in over 10 years. My Solas is 12 weeks. I’m so pleased with him. He’s my first Havanese. I’ve had a “Pugeranian “ for 12 years. 9 of which he has been my Service Dog. We did a ton of research when we knew he would be retiring in the next couple of years and decided a Havanese would best fill the bill. So far Solas has been a doll. Very respectful of Keegan (who I was afraid might be a crabby old man and has turned out not to be at all) and watching Keegan an I like a hawk for cues. He’s the sweetest boy. Can’t wait for him to have all of his shots so that we can all be really out in the world. So far he’s out and about as much as possible in his carrier and takes a solemn interest in all of the goings on. Best of luck with Lily!

See less See more

Reactions: 1

Newfie and Cally

· #19 · 16 d ago

Hello! Lilly! So glad you’ve joined the community! We are newbies to the Havanese breed too even though our pups are now 7 years old! Feels like just yesterday we were chasing them around like Lilly!

Reactions: 1

1 - 19 of 19 Posts