Meet Winston (New Puppy with Pics)

RickFLM4 · 01-07-2018, 02:52 PM

As some of you know, we lost our beloved Patches in September, right around the time of Hurricane Irma. It was incredibly painful to lose her for us and Angus, Patches' companion. Angus arrived a year after Patches and had never gone a day without her. He goes to look for her a couple of times a day every day and we still miss her terribly. Angus has had a rough year and 1/2 for issues ranging from a cornea transplant / losing sight in one eye, depression from losing Patches and a spinal arthritis diagnosis.

We were not ready to think about a puppy for a couple of months but once we started, we really wanted one. We called the breeder for Patches and Angus, but she does not breed as often any longer and didn't have any available (although we will be getting another puppy from her in the Spring). I called dozens of other breeders in the Southeast U.S. and they fell into 3 buckets: no response, no puppies or we weren't comfortable with them. That was until mid-December when we located a great breeder in Tallahassee with 2 litters available. Well, long story short, we drove to / from the breeder's home in Tallahassee yesterday (830 miles / just under 12 hours round trip) to pick up our new puppy! While I was pushing for Rocco or Reagan, my wife was insistent about Winston and pointed out I named the last 2. I gave in about 1/2 the way to Tallahassee and the name Winston is growing on me. (Angus is also still getting used to having a protege...)

Anyway here are some pics (all are Cavalier King Charles Spaniels). First are some pics of Patches (tri-color female), then Patches and Angus (black and tan) and then Winston (blenheim - beige and white). We will never forget Patches or feel like we are replacing her, but it was a very happy weekend when we brought Winston home!

bimmette · 01-07-2018, 02:54 PM

Congrats! Sooo adorable!!!

EdM5 · 01-07-2018, 03:08 PM

Very very cute!
Welcome Winston!

BMW F22 · 01-07-2018, 07:33 PM

So cute!!

Coworker just lost one of his dogs due to old age and some disease. His sister and him were from the same litter. I don’t think they’re ready to move on yet. It’s always sad to lose a dog after living with them for so long. I’m glad to see your family being able to take a step in the right direction. We have 2 dogs and they’re really attached to my dad. Don’t want to even imagine what it’s like when they’re gone. They’re only 7-8 years each so hopefully they’ll be around for a long, long time.

Germanauto · 01-07-2018, 07:34 PM

Cutie pie

pz619 · 01-07-2018, 07:38 PM

Hi Winston! *waves wildly*

wrickem · 01-07-2018, 07:43 PM

Another CKC Spaniel fan here. I wish you Winston and your family a very long, happy and healthy life! That is one cute pup!

kscarrol · 01-07-2018, 07:48 PM

A real cutie Rick! Congrats and I know Winston has found a great home!!

Foggins · 01-07-2018, 07:49 PM

Oh man, so cute!! We’ve had dogs in our lives ever since I can remember...

BigDog · 01-07-2018, 09:26 PM

SO FREAKING CUTE!!!!!

From the bottom of my heart, I'm so sorry for your loss... I know how close a dog can be... but welcome Winston! :-)

Dang3r · 01-08-2018, 01:59 AM

Ultra cute puppy

04mazdaspeed · 01-08-2018, 07:56 AM

Very cute pup. I'm still a sucker for shitzu's but this breed comes a close second

TomD335xicoupe · 01-08-2018, 09:23 AM

Super beautiful pup. My deepest condolences on your loss.

nyalpine90 · 01-08-2018, 09:36 AM

cute dogs...they look similar to cocker spaniels.

RickFLM4 · 01-08-2018, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by nyalpine90

cute dogs...they look similar to cocker spaniels.

Yep, next size smaller, but also spaniels. Generally 14-18 lbs. as adults. Very, very friendly dogs. Neither hyper nor big barkers like some other small dog breeds. No watch dog / protection skills whatsoever.

kscarrol · 01-08-2018, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by RickFLM4

Yep, next size smaller, but also spaniels. Generally 14-18 lbs. as adults. Very, very friendly dogs. Neither hyper nor big barkers like some other small dog breeds. No watch dog / protection skills whatsoever.

My king charles' have been known to lick the ankles of unknown people entering our home! Vicious animals!!

KenB925 · 01-08-2018, 11:28 AM

This is the Vermin that runs around my house. Her name is Lady

EdM5 · 01-08-2018, 12:57 PM

Ok, more cuteness

Meet Indy, our 4 months old beauty. She's a an Australian Labradoodle.
Very elegant lady, loves kids and riding shotgun in the M4

DSB335d · 01-08-2018, 01:15 PM

10mon old 86lb Cane Corso; Lucy . We bought her from a breeder out your way Rick. Behind her is Bear a 7yr old rotti/pit mix he's 60lbs.

BuiltnBoostedZ · 01-09-2018, 03:11 PM

Louis XIII

Joekerr · 01-09-2018, 04:07 PM

My lab after throwing a few snowballs for him.

Edit: Name is Macallan after my favourite scotch, but we call him Mac.

upstatedoc · 01-09-2018, 05:42 PM

My goldendoodle just back from the groomer

01-07-2018, 02:52 PM	#1
RickFLM4 Brigadier General 10955 Rep 4,819 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: PB County, FL iTrader: (0)	As some of you know, we lost our beloved Patches in September, right around the time of Hurricane Irma. It was incredibly painful to lose her for us and Angus, Patches' companion. Angus arrived a year after Patches and had never gone a day without her. He goes to look for her a couple of times a day every day and we still miss her terribly. Angus has had a rough year and 1/2 for issues ranging from a cornea transplant / losing sight in one eye, depression from losing Patches and a spinal arthritis diagnosis. We were not ready to think about a puppy for a couple of months but once we started, we really wanted one. We called the breeder for Patches and Angus, but she does not breed as often any longer and didn't have any available (although we will be getting another puppy from her in the Spring). I called dozens of other breeders in the Southeast U.S. and they fell into 3 buckets: no response, no puppies or we weren't comfortable with them. That was until mid-December when we located a great breeder in Tallahassee with 2 litters available. Well, long story short, we drove to / from the breeder's home in Tallahassee yesterday (830 miles / just under 12 hours round trip) to pick up our new puppy! While I was pushing for Rocco or Reagan, my wife was insistent about Winston and pointed out I named the last 2. I gave in about 1/2 the way to Tallahassee and the name Winston is growing on me. (Angus is also still getting used to having a protege...) Anyway here are some pics (all are Cavalier King Charles Spaniels). First are some pics of Patches (tri-color female), then Patches and Angus (black and tan) and then Winston (blenheim - beige and white). We will never forget Patches or feel like we are replacing her, but it was a very happy weekend when we brought Winston home! Attached Images __________________ Current: 2018 SO/SS F83 ZCP Gone: 2015 SO/SO F82
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EdM5 Colonel 4036 Rep 2,064 Posts Drives: G26 i4 M50 & E70 X5 Xdrive35d Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Amsterdam iTrader: (0)	Very very cute! Welcome Winston! __________________ 2004 e87 118d (ret.), 2007 e92 330d (ret.), 2007 e87 130i M-sport (ret.), 2009 e92 M3 (ret.), 2010 f10 535d M-sport (ret.), 2015 f10 M5 CP (ret.), 2017 f82 M4 CP (ret.) 2022 g26 i4 M50 & 2009 e70 X5 35d
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BMW F22 Major General 3566 Rep 9,788 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	So cute!! Coworker just lost one of his dogs due to old age and some disease. His sister and him were from the same litter. I don’t think they’re ready to move on yet. It’s always sad to lose a dog after living with them for so long. I’m glad to see your family being able to take a step in the right direction. We have 2 dogs and they’re really attached to my dad. Don’t want to even imagine what it’s like when they’re gone. They’re only 7-8 years each so hopefully they’ll be around for a long, long time.
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01-07-2018, 07:43 PM	#7
wrickem Big Beaver Smile 2101 Rep 3,791 Posts Drives: What he wants to Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: lambertville nj iTrader: (0)	Another CKC Spaniel fan here. I wish you Winston and your family a very long, happy and healthy life! That is one cute pup! __________________ ______________________________________________ Current- '21 430 , '19 911, 07 M6 ,'17 Jeep Wrangler, "23 Bronco OBXluxsquatch
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kscarrol Brigadier General 8890 Rep 4,107 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i, 1974 2002 Tii Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (0)	A real cutie Rick! Congrats and I know Winston has found a great home!! __________________ 2021 X3 M40i 1974 2002tii, Inka, 5 sp manual BMWCCA # 327475
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