New addition to my family!

**Jason** · 11-18-2006, 03:41 PM

Well around roughly 12:30 this after on 11/18/06 my family has just grown. I now have a little fair haired lady in my home. She is very cute, and loves to give kisses. I'm currently thinking of a new name, as she is currently being called Bunny by her adoptive parents. She is only about 10 months old, and is a handful already. Besides giving kisses she likes to nibble on my toes and fingers. Anyway here are some pics the previous owner had on petfinder.org. I'll try and post some after she gets a haircut and a name. I'm trying to keep an Irish style name for her, as this is the first pet I've got to name. BTW, they believe her to be a Schnauzer, West Highland White Terrier Westie Mix. Although they are unsure as she was found a stray.

I've posted a poll of some possible names. I'm thinking of naming her on Thanksgiving. I'm open to other names so if you do not like any feel free to post yours. And before anyone suggests, i'm not naming her TechSupportForum.com :tongue34: :grin34: Its in the format of name, Approx. Pronunciation, meaning

Zazula · 11-18-2006, 03:49 PM

Congratulations, Jason! She looks really great! You must be very happy and proud (and you definitely sound so).

I'll have to give the suggested names some more thought, though, and therefore I plan of voting later.

**carsey** · 11-18-2006, 03:54 PM

Congratulations.
Im going to vote later aswell...I can barely understand the names you have suggested.

**8210GUY** · 11-18-2006, 04:17 PM

Unless it comes past my knees it isn't a dog, it's a rat on stilts ROFL

But seriously though they are certainly characters (small dogs), and all small dogs are ankle biters (nippers), but they will give you hours of fun, but as said ^ I can't hardly say any of those let alone know what they mean lol, and the name thats stuck in my head from that is Snowy, but at the end of the day it's what you want that counts, hope you find a good one, and keep her well brushed because their fur is like wire and gets everywhere.

**devil lady** · 11-18-2006, 04:30 PM

What a sweetie she is. Can't wait to see more pics.
I'll add another 3 irish names into the mix
Gwendolyn - "white brow." Pet form: Gwen.
Rowena - derived from the word meaning "white mane" or "white hair";
Fiona - (FYUN-a or FEE-nuh)(Celt) from the word finn "brillian, white, fair

~~Wozer~~ · 11-18-2006, 04:36 PM

Leigan seems a nice name and easy to use, especially when yelling for or at her...lol

**forcifer** · 11-18-2006, 04:40 PM

congrats man! would choose latin name, but all of them would sound really weird...

**Jason** · 11-18-2006, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 8210GUY

Unless it comes past my knees it isn't a dog, it's a rat on stilts ROFL

Yeah, thats what I used to think. But since I'm allergic to 99% of the dogs out there (and all cats thankfully) I can only have certain dog types. Trying to find a standard Schnauzer isn't very easy down here, let alone affording one. So far her hair isn't bad and hasn't effected me. She will be getting a Schnauzer cut though.

mimo2005 · 11-18-2006, 04:49 PM

Congratulation Jason . she looks awsome .

**8210GUY** · 11-18-2006, 05:21 PM

One thing I will suggest though, check out if that breed is prone to illness, is she a pedigree ?
Not sure if you have such a thing over there, but I'm guessing you do, consider pet insurance, because when such pets need treatment it can get very expensive very quickly, and waiting until you need it will be to late, another tip is to think ahead, do you intend to let her have any pup's ? because the earlier they get the snip the cheaper, less complicated and quicker the recovery is for them, I intended both my bitches to have pup's, unfortunately they turned out to be a pair of ****'s lmao, so when they got older both had complications involving extensive surgery because of they're age, so you can save a headache and torment by thinking ahead there.

**Jason** · 11-18-2006, 05:32 PM

Well she was found a stray, so not much is known. She came from a network of people who shelter dogs until they can be found a home. She has already been fixed, along with all her shots given. As for pet insurance, I know some about it. But I have a sister-n-law who is a vet tech at a local animal hostpital. So I get some discounts on vet stuff. I'm going to have her microchipped, along with my current dog. I think she can get it for me for around $5 per dog.

Zazula · 11-18-2006, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason

She has already been fixed.

Careful not to overfeed her, then; and keep her active. She can gain weight more easily.

**8210GUY** · 11-18-2006, 06:08 PM

Being found a stray doesn't mean she's not pedigree, it just means you have no paperwork, it's just that pedigree dogs are expensive when they get problems, but if you have a relation in that line then you have a good starting point, ask them for advice on that subject and you should get really solid info that may save you a bomb, but if shes already fixed thats one less complication to face later, lets hope you get used to soggy slippers lol.

**Spatcher** · 11-18-2006, 06:40 PM

I like Fennore. Pretty dog you have there mate

**karusho** · 11-18-2006, 07:31 PM

I like Lachtna and Gwen. Both are good names.

yustr · 11-19-2006, 06:22 AM

Where's the real list? It looks like Glas hijacked your poll.

And for all you who vote for "Other", don't you think Jason would look awful silly on the street yelling "Here Other, here girl."

Congrats. I'm sure you'll have many years of joy together. Dogs rule...

Quote:

I wish I was half the person my dog thinks I am.

Zazula · 11-19-2006, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yustr

Where's the real list? It looks like Glas hijacked your poll.

And for all you who vote for "Other", don't you think Jason would look awful silly on the street yelling "Here Other, here girl."

Congrats. I'm sure you'll have many years of joy together. Dogs rule...

Ditto, yustr. But regarding the "Other" option, I was sure Jason meant "O'Ther" and thought it's yet another Irish thing...

Indoril Nerevar · 11-19-2006, 07:38 AM

Congratulations, Jason. She looks like a lovely dog.

I abstain from voting, on the basis that naming is not my strong suit.

However, if I was to choose, it would be either Leigan or Colleen.

**Glaswegian** · 11-19-2006, 10:33 AM

Despite the (usual) slanderous comments made about me, I went for Fintan. Hope she provides you with lots of fun Jason.

Zazula · 11-19-2006, 10:36 AM

Fintan in Greek means seedling / sapling.

View Poll Results: Which name do you like?
Muriel MYUR ee ul sea-white	0	0%
Leigan LY gin snow-haired	2	8.33%
Lachtna LOKHT na milk-white	2	8.33%
Finnegan FIN nig in little white haired one	2	8.33%
Fintan FIN tin white fire	5	20.83%
Fennore FEN nore white ghost	2	8.33%
Fennat; Finnat FEN nit; FIN nit fair haired lady	0	0%
evin BEH vin white lady	0	0%
Colleen CAHL een little girl	7	29.17%
Other	4	16.67%
Voters: 24. You may not vote on this poll

11-18-2006, 03:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Zazula Manager Emeritus, I'm blond, James Blond Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 7,667 OS: Win XP Pro SP2	Congratulations, Jason! She looks really great! You must be very happy and proud (and you definitely sound so). I'll have to give the suggested names some more thought, though, and therefore I plan of voting later. __________________ "Time is the wisest because it discovers everything" Thales of Miletus (ca.624BC-ca.546BC) "Everything flows, nothing stands still." Heraclitus of Ephesus (ca.535BC-475BC) "One thing I know, that I know nothing" Socrates of Athens (ca.470BC–399BC)

11-18-2006, 04:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
devil lady Tech, Design Team Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 962 OS: XP SP2 My System	What a sweetie she is. Can't wait to see more pics. I'll add another 3 irish names into the mix Gwendolyn - "white brow." Pet form: Gwen. Rowena - derived from the word meaning "white mane" or "white hair"; Fiona - (FYUN-a or FEE-nuh)(Celt) from the word finn "brillian, white, fair __________________ . HiJackThis Everest Home Edition Ad Aware Spybot S & D Ewido online scan Spyware Blaster

11-18-2006, 04:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
forcifer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kansas City kansas Posts: 3,625 OS: Vista Premium 32 My System Blog Entries: 1	congrats man! would choose latin name, but all of them would sound really weird... __________________ now i remember

11-18-2006, 04:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
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11-18-2006, 03:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
carsey Moderator, TSF Articles Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hunwick, Co. Durham England Posts: 10,678 OS: XP Pro SP3 My System	Congratulations. Im going to vote later aswell...I can barely understand the names you have suggested.

11-18-2006, 04:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
8210GUY TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,558 OS: xp Pro	Unless it comes past my knees it isn't a dog, it's a rat on stilts ROFL But seriously though they are certainly characters (small dogs), and all small dogs are ankle biters (nippers), but they will give you hours of fun, but as said ^ I can't hardly say any of those let alone know what they mean lol, and the name thats stuck in my head from that is Snowy, but at the end of the day it's what you want that counts, hope you find a good one, and keep her well brushed because their fur is like wire and gets everywhere.

11-18-2006, 04:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
~~Wozer~~ Troubled Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,038 OS: 2kpro/XP pro/MCE	Leigan seems a nice name and easy to use, especially when yelling for or at her...lol

11-18-2006, 05:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
8210GUY TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,558 OS: xp Pro	One thing I will suggest though, check out if that breed is prone to illness, is she a pedigree ? Not sure if you have such a thing over there, but I'm guessing you do, consider pet insurance, because when such pets need treatment it can get very expensive very quickly, and waiting until you need it will be to late, another tip is to think ahead, do you intend to let her have any pup's ? because the earlier they get the snip the cheaper, less complicated and quicker the recovery is for them, I intended both my bitches to have pup's, unfortunately they turned out to be a pair of ****'s lmao, so when they got older both had complications involving extensive surgery because of they're age, so you can save a headache and torment by thinking ahead there.

11-18-2006, 05:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jason Faugh a ballagh Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pasco, FL Posts: 8,475 OS: Windows Vista My System Blog Entries: 2	Well she was found a stray, so not much is known. She came from a network of people who shelter dogs until they can be found a home. She has already been fixed, along with all her shots given. As for pet insurance, I know some about it. But I have a sister-n-law who is a vet tech at a local animal hostpital. So I get some discounts on vet stuff. I'm going to have her microchipped, along with my current dog. I think she can get it for me for around $5 per dog. __________________ Posting Tips \| Advice for New People \| Common Fixes \| Agus na damnaithe fágtha gan focal Glaoigh ormsa i measc na naomh

11-18-2006, 06:08 PM	#13 (permalink)
8210GUY TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,558 OS: xp Pro	Being found a stray doesn't mean she's not pedigree, it just means you have no paperwork, it's just that pedigree dogs are expensive when they get problems, but if you have a relation in that line then you have a good starting point, ask them for advice on that subject and you should get really solid info that may save you a bomb, but if shes already fixed thats one less complication to face later, lets hope you get used to soggy slippers lol.

11-18-2006, 06:40 PM	#14 (permalink)
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11-18-2006, 07:31 PM	#15 (permalink)
karusho TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 1,217 OS: Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista SP1, Ubuntu 8.04 My System	I like Lachtna and Gwen. Both are good names.

11-19-2006, 07:38 AM	#18 (permalink)
Indoril Nerevar Manager, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,007 OS: Windows 7 RC 64-bit My System	Congratulations, Jason. She looks like a lovely dog. I abstain from voting, on the basis that naming is not my strong suit. However, if I was to choose, it would be either Leigan or Colleen. __________________ Donating to the forum keeps TSF free for all. • Common PC Game Issues • Common Installation Issues • Posting System Specs • Power Supply Information • • NVIDIA Drivers • ATI Drivers • Thermal Paste Guide • System Requirements Lab • YouGamers Game-o-Meter • • Everest • Prime95 • DirectX • AMD Drivers • Memtest86 • SensorsView • Driver Cleaner • I do not give help via PM. Please post your question on the forum.

11-19-2006, 10:33 AM	#19 (permalink)
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11-19-2006, 10:36 AM	#20 (permalink)
Zazula Manager Emeritus, I'm blond, James Blond Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 7,667 OS: Win XP Pro SP2	Fintan in Greek means seedling / sapling. __________________ "Time is the wisest because it discovers everything" Thales of Miletus (ca.624BC-ca.546BC) "Everything flows, nothing stands still." Heraclitus of Ephesus (ca.535BC-475BC) "One thing I know, that I know nothing" Socrates of Athens (ca.470BC–399BC)