I have chosen a puppy

[sarah yates]

I just got back from a looooooong trip to the Karoo (from Johannesburg the trip is 8 hours drive) and i'm happy to announce i have chosen my first puppy (my other two dogs were chosen for me by the breeder- so this is a new experience for me). Her name is Zenzele and she is now only 6 weeks old so please don't be too judgemental because you didn't look too great at 6 weeks either. i'll be posting more pictures after i receive her about 4 weeks from now. She's very boisterous, and as she'll come into my home as my oldest dog, so she needs to be able to be a leader and also indpendant as she'll be spending some time alone during the day. She is a half sister to my dog Naro, they have the same father. I liked her head and her attitude. I'm very excited to see how she develops and grows over the next 4 weeks. I guess you'll have to wait to see more until then too!

KULIMA Zenzele, 6 weeks






I hope she grows into her nose.

[caro]

Sarah, I am so happy you have found another puppy.  You will never forget Khale and Naro, but it is necessary to move on and this puppy will I am sure do it for you.  I love all her wrinkles!  She looks like she has tremendous bone and I look forward to seeing photos of her as she grows. 
Caroline

[Rosebud]

 

Sarah,

I'm sooo happy for you. I know it must be hard for you to get another puppy, but I'm sure this pup will be much loved and treasured.

She is a sweetie.

[Porga]

I'we seen heading "I have chosen a puppy" on "new posts"  but I did not see who opened the thread, and I hoped it was you.
I'm really glad it was you. 
BTW, she has nice name.

Regards!

:-)

[kallie]

Sarah,

This is such great news! You will never forget, but moving forward is the best thing that you can do in Khale and Naro's memory. It is clear that you have so much to give and little Zenzele will be a wonderful new adventure!

She is sooooo adorable , all those wrinkles and that fat little puppy belly!!!!!
Can't wait to see more photos

Best,
Joanna
 

[k9crazyrr]

Sarah, this is wonderful and she is soooo very cute.  As others have already said, we never replace the ones we loose, but there is always room for a new puppy to love.  I look forward to hearing about all the trouble she causes and seeing more wonderful puppy pictures.
Angie

[shodyL]

oh my gosh she is the most adorable thing!  I never got to see my boy that young, he was 10 weeks already when I got him.  I had never even seen a RR puppy before him and his litter mates.  My first impression was that these are the cutest puppies on earth, these pictures of your new girl just confirm that!  If only they stayed small longer....

Enjoy her, you have so much love to give, that is one lucky girl....

[mike]

She is beautiful, she seems to be a heavy puppy and most propably she is going to be a strong bitch. I am sure you are going to love her....I will be happy to see more photos of her since they change so much day by day in that age.

[kitoyogi]

Hi Sarah.

Threre is nothing quite like a puppy to help mend a wounded heart.  Congratulations on your new girl.  It is wonderful to be able to pick out your puppy.  She is very cute.  Xhabbo was very heavy-boned like that as a puppy too, and ended up being very feminine with good bone. 

[oscarsmom]

Yay Sarah!! I'm SO happy for you. and so very glad you have a new little bundle of RR love to spend your days with. She's BEAUTIFUL!!

Post LOTS of pictures as she grows, I'm sure she'll be a stunner!

~Natalya

[melissap]

    

Awesome News Sarah 

She is a little dollop & I love that age! Must have been a real joy to visit the litter and having the opportunity to pick your pup is a wonderful situation for you! Although, I am pretty certain Zola picked me & I imagine your new girl would say the same thing if she could talk!

huge CONGRATS!!!!

Melissa

[Breezybare]

Oh My Goodness Sarah!  How cute is she?!!

I too LOVE the wrinkly pudge.  She is adorable and will keep you on your toes!  Can't wait to see more pictures.

Sabrina

P.S.  Does Zenzele have a special meaning?

[sarah yates]

Zenzele means 'do it yourself' in one of the languages of Zimbabwe (i think). The gardner's grand-daughter (they're both from Zim) stays with him on my property and when i told her what the pup's name would be she said 'Huh? What does it mean?' (she's 11). When i told her, she said 'Ooooooh ZEN-zee-lay' (not Zen-ZAY-lay as i was saying it). So it is a real name and it is realitively common. And i'll probably pronounce it incorrectly forever after .

I liked the name and when i found out what it meant i thought- hmmmm, odd name, why would i tell my dog to 'do it yourself', but then i realized that since she's a ridgeback she's actually saying it to me!

[Rosebud]

 

Oh I think that is a perfect name, really fits a RR's personality.

[sarah yates]

[sigh] they grow up soooo fast!

Zenzele at 7 weeks




sarah