# Looks like I may be adopting this little furry bundle of squee. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 20, 2014, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looks-like-i-may-be-adopting-this-little-furry-bundle-of-squee/705180 "2014-11-20T17:58:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2014, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looks-like-i-may-be-adopting-this-little-furry-bundle-of-squee/705180/21 "2014-11-21T03:02:57Z")
That’s some weapons-grade cute right there. If I were you, I’d call the Pentagon. Cute like that should never fall into the wrong hands. ---
**Author:** ![flatlined](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/eb9ed0/32.png) [@flatlined](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flatlined)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2014, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looks-like-i-may-be-adopting-this-little-furry-bundle-of-squee/705180/22 "2014-11-21T03:36:44Z")
Lots of squees from a catlady. That has to be about the cutest puppy ever. And you are right, the stick just completes her look. I hope she gives you many years of happy companionship. ---
**Author:** ![gwendee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/35a633/32.png) [@gwendee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gwendee)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2014, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looks-like-i-may-be-adopting-this-little-furry-bundle-of-squee/705180/23 "2014-11-21T03:59:42Z")
I gasped audibly. How will you ever get any work or chores done? I am trusting that all will go well. ---
**Author:** ![Morgenstern](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2014, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looks-like-i-may-be-adopting-this-little-furry-bundle-of-squee/705180/24 "2014-11-21T04:43:29Z")
That is a cute little one. Puppies are awesome little bundles of energy. Now, go puppy proof your house. Electrical cords are one of their favorite things to chew on. Unplug those not in use. The little critters are so much work, but it’s so worth it. ---
**Author:** ![FriarTed](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/friarted/32/1052_2.png) [@FriarTed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FriarTed)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2014, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looks-like-i-may-be-adopting-this-little-furry-bundle-of-squee/705180/25 "2014-11-21T14:26:03Z")
Eh, she’s OK. _whispers squeeeeeeeee!_ ---
**Author:** ![leftfield6](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leftfield6/32/18780_2.png) [@leftfield6](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/leftfield6)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2014, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looks-like-i-may-be-adopting-this-little-furry-bundle-of-squee/705180/26 "2014-11-21T17:01:11Z")
Progress to report. Meeting time for me to meet with foster family set, and all paperwork/process for me to drive away with a pup has been approved/completed. Basically I show up, decide if I am okay with one of the pups, and away we go. I know this should be a non-emotional thing where I show up, take a really critical and thoughtful look at each puppies behavior, temperament, and socialization levels, and then consider all that in a decision of whether or not to adopt one of these pups. But… Honestly, short of one of them pulling a knife on me, I’m not sure what could convince me to not drive away with one of these bundles of squee. Pics tomorrow, I promise. ---
**Author:** ![mage-girl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/cc9497/32.png) [@mage-girl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mage-girl)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2014, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looks-like-i-may-be-adopting-this-little-furry-bundle-of-squee/705180/27 "2014-11-22T01:27:43Z")
It’s so fluffy! :-d ---
**Author:** ![leftfield6](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leftfield6/32/18780_2.png) [@leftfield6](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/leftfield6)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2014, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looks-like-i-may-be-adopting-this-little-furry-bundle-of-squee/705180/28 "2014-11-22T02:17:50Z")
> [@mage-girl](#): > > It’s so fluffy! :-d Indeed. I’m excited like a 12 year old girl before a birthday party. I am a 50 year old man adopting a puppy. WTF is wrong with me? It is like that puppy and the level of squee has some kind of evil hold on me. I realized I lied a few posts ago when I said I’d reconsider adopting if the puppy pulled a knife on me. That’s a lie. Let’s face it, it would be the cutest little knife ever! It would be so precious. I’ll report back tomorrow. Meanwhile, everyone be thinking of girl puppy names! ---
**Author:** ![huitzilopochtli](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e99b99/32.png) [@huitzilopochtli](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/huitzilopochtli)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2014, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looks-like-i-may-be-adopting-this-little-furry-bundle-of-squee/705180/29 "2014-11-22T02:53:26Z")
So happy for you! That puppy is the cutest ever, as you know! ---
**Author:** ![Turek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/turek/32/18782_2.png) [@Turek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Turek)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2014, 12:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looks-like-i-may-be-adopting-this-little-furry-bundle-of-squee/705180/30 "2014-11-22T12:00:56Z")
> [@mage-girl](#): > > It’s so fluffy! :-d It’s so fluffy I’m gonna die! > [@leftfield6](#): > > Meanwhile, everyone be thinking of girl puppy names! Agnes! ---
**Author:** ![Lorene89095](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a8b319/32.png) [@Lorene89095](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lorene89095)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2014, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looks-like-i-may-be-adopting-this-little-furry-bundle-of-squee/705180/31 "2014-11-22T15:36:19Z")
> [@Whatever4](#): > > Too cute by half. The Schipperke is a tailless breed in AKC. That little carrot shaped tail says there’s some terrier in the mix, to me. What a bundle of smarts wrapped in impishness you’re going to bring home. Nope,they’re born with a tail,which is promptly “docked” Very lively doggie,you’ll have your hands full. ---
**Author:** ![RivkahChaya](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rivkahchaya/32/8919_2.png) [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2014, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looks-like-i-may-be-adopting-this-little-furry-bundle-of-squee/705180/32 "2014-11-22T16:46:30Z")
> [@leftfield6](#): > > Not positive, and neither is the rescue group that pulled her from the shelter. They have listed her as a Schipperke and Cocker Spaniel mix, but they were very honest in that they really don’t know. She may grow up to be 10 pounds, she may grow up to be 50 pounds, no clue. And I don’t care. She is about 6 weeks old, so no clue how much growing she has left to do. A schipperke is usually around 15-18 pounds, a cocker maybe a little more than that. You realize Newfoundland puppies also look like that… Also, my heart is palpitating from the shot of cuteness. ---
**Author:** ![kayT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayt/32/3633_2.png) [@kayT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayT)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2014, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looks-like-i-may-be-adopting-this-little-furry-bundle-of-squee/705180/33 "2014-11-22T16:53:18Z")
Looks like Chow to me. Adorable! ---
**Author:** ![Helena330](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/helena330/32/531_2.png) [@Helena330](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Helena330)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2014, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looks-like-i-may-be-adopting-this-little-furry-bundle-of-squee/705180/34 "2014-11-22T19:19:41Z")
> [@RivkahChaya](#): > > **You realize Newfoundland puppies also look like that…** > > Also, my heart is palpitating from the shot of cuteness. 😃 That will be a surprise if leftfield6 is expecting a Schipperke! Looking forward to an update. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![carnut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnut/32/3531_2.png) [@carnut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnut)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2014, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looks-like-i-may-be-adopting-this-little-furry-bundle-of-squee/705180/35 "2014-11-22T19:25:19Z")
Squee x 64 That is way too cute to resist. Way. I’m glad you saw her first. My cats would not find her cute and then I’d be in big trouble. ---
**Author:** ![carnut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnut/32/3531_2.png) [@carnut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnut)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2014, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looks-like-i-may-be-adopting-this-little-furry-bundle-of-squee/705180/36 "2014-11-22T19:57:30Z")
Do you want a sqeee name? Norabelle (it’s the dark fur = noire) Zena (because clearly she will be a princess warrior) Toriken (Flemish name) ---
**Author:** ![chiroptera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/df705f/32.png) [@chiroptera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chiroptera)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2014, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looks-like-i-may-be-adopting-this-little-furry-bundle-of-squee/705180/37 "2014-11-22T20:52:14Z")
That’s some industrial-grade cuteness, right there. Fiona (the Evil Little Princess.) Daphne (mighty huntress!) Phoebe (aka Her Pheobeliciousness.) Schatzie. OK, those are names of female dogs I’ve owned in the past so I am biased. Friends of mine have two litter-brothers, black Lab x Chow, that looked very much like that as wee puppies. ---
**Author:** ![Seanette](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/seanette/32/9139_2.png) [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2014, 8:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looks-like-i-may-be-adopting-this-little-furry-bundle-of-squee/705180/38 "2014-11-23T08:30:52Z")
> [@leftfield6](#): > > Pretty sure, if all the moving parts line up, that I’m going to be adopting this little furry ball of [cute dogness](https://drpem3xzef3kf.cloudfront.net/photos/pets/30822744/1/?bust=1416192629&width=800) this weekend. > > So there. > > Say she is not absolutely adorable, I dare you. > > :)🙂 D’aaaawwwww. She is just TOO adorable! Figured out her name yet? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Seanette](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/seanette/32/9139_2.png) [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2014, 8:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looks-like-i-may-be-adopting-this-little-furry-bundle-of-squee/705180/39 "2014-11-23T08:32:38Z")
> [@leftfield6](#): > > Okay, are you ready for this, [She is one of four.](https://drpem3xzef3kf.cloudfront.net/photos/pets/30822744/3/?bust=1416192312&width=800) I think my brain just melted from the cute. ---
**Author:** ![Hilarity\_N.Suze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hilarity_n.suze/32/6223_2.png) [@Hilarity\_N.Suze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hilarity_N.Suze)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2014, 9:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looks-like-i-may-be-adopting-this-little-furry-bundle-of-squee/705180/40 "2014-11-23T09:47:32Z")
Cute! Cute! Cute! A lady in my neighborhood had Schipperke puppies and they looked just like that! She is really into the breed, has a couple of bumper stickers on her car, and I don’t recall if she docked the puppies’ tails or not, but her mama dog had a curly spitz-like tail. However, I once got a puppy that also looked a lot like that. His mama was a dachshund-beagle mix (who also later became my dog) and his father was very likely some kind of lab mix. He was very cute, and grew into a 50-lb guy with kind of a square muzzle, glossy medium-length fur, and feathers on his hindquarters. He was a Good Dog. So she is going to be a Good Dog someday once she gets over being an Evil Cute Puppy. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looks-like-i-may-be-adopting-this-little-furry-bundle-of-squee/705180.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looks-like-i-may-be-adopting-this-little-furry-bundle-of-squee/705180.md?page=3)