Friday, December 2, 2016

Introducing ....

Paris-Ivy and I would like to introduce


Winmere Bare Knuckle

His call name is Sully and - before you ask - he is named after a famous American boxer of the late 1800s who was the last man to win the  world heavyweight bare knuckle championship ... and the first to win the world heavyweight gloved championship.  Just for kicks, you can learn more about John L. Sullivan by clicking here. My son, Callan, suggested his name and I loved it!  

My thanks to Theresa Garton (Winmere Boxers) for trusting me with one of her precious pups.  I actually met Sully's sire at the American Boxer Club national show when he was just a pup! Who knew that several years later, one of his babies would be mine!

On Nov. 18 I, along with Callan and his girlfriend, Teryl, went to Oklahoma City to pick Sully up and start the long drive back to Phoenix.  Here are some photos from the trip.

Here's the little guy ... all by himself in the whelping pen.  His littermates were already gone so he was ready for some new company.  

Sully and his mother, Josie, take one last romp around Theresa's big backyard.

Callan is inspecting Sully's feet and is predicting he will be a BIG Boxer boy!

Theresa and Josie give the little guy one last hug and kiss before he starts his new life adventure!

Yes, no doubt about it:  Sully belongs with me.  😊

Two super cute redheads ... Sully and Teryl!

Sully was a great traveler ... even in the motel.  He's not too sure about the whole thing, but he just rolls with the punches.

 This was supposed to be a good night kiss. 😁

Teryl gets early morning potty duty in Albuquerque before we start the last leg of the journey home to Phoenix.

First meeting between Ivy and Sully.  Sully had NO fear and went right up to Ivy and whacked her on the shoulder!  He's also wearing his very own Denver Broncos collar!

"Mom ... Ivy's pickin' on me!"

Ivy decided she needs to teach the little snert a thing or two ... like how to play tug.  

Yes, Ivy teases him with the toys and then lets him have it ...

... and he parades around with the toy, very proud of himself.  He hasn't yet figured out that if Ivy didn't want him to have the toy, he wouldn't get it. 😄

Here is one attempt at a Thanksgiving Day portrait ... it was less than successful.

But I finally settled on this one.

Sully is now 12 weeks old, growing like crazy, and has already had a private competition obedience class.  He has a wonderful temperament.  Ivy and I decided he's a keeper for sure!  💗


4 comments:

  1. Love him! Can't wait to hear all the adventures to come!

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  2. Wow, congratulations Mary Ann, Paris-Ivy & Sully! So happy for you! Thanks for sharing your photos. He is a handsome little bugger! Heather & Annie Grace in Central PA

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  3. So happy for you, getting such a great pup, and having more of the BOXER love in your home. CAN't wait to hear all the stories and pictures as you, and Ivy, work with his training and growth to a big boy.

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  4. Sully & Ivy make for a good looking team! I'm certain Sully will learn a lot from his big sister ....

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