# New dogs! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [July 6, 2017, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dogs/790598 "2017-07-06T13:22:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2017, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dogs/790598/1 "2017-07-06T13:22:27Z")
It’s been over a year since we lost our beloved dog Lilith, but we finally pulled ourselves together and decided to fill the hole in our lives. Last week we adopted two fourteen-month-old male Dobes from a rescue group, and oh my god y’all. They are so wonderful. Please meet [Victor](https://flic.kr/p/WoQ9Ys) and [Iggy](https://flic.kr/p/WoQeUQ). We started out to name them Fronkensteen and Igor, but those names evolved into something easier to holler. Victor is very dignified and serene (well, for a puppy). He’ll make you think he is a fine upstanding citizen who would never steal a loaf of bread off the counter. Spoiler alert: he’s gotten two already. Iggy is the most loving, friendly thing you can imagine. He has a hump and a shortened spine from some mysterious accident he suffered before rescue, but it doesn’t seem to phase him. I am sleeping so much better now that my bed is full of dogs. ---
**Author:** ![romansperson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/romansperson/32/17100_2.png) [@romansperson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/romansperson)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2017, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dogs/790598/2 "2017-07-06T13:37:45Z")
Congrats! They are beautiful! ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2017, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dogs/790598/3 "2017-07-06T13:53:51Z")
Nice! I love dobies, especially with their ears intact. ---
**Author:** ![peedin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/peedin/32/14095_2.png) [@peedin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peedin)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2017, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dogs/790598/4 "2017-07-06T13:56:45Z")
Cute. Nothing better than a bed full o’pups. ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2017, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dogs/790598/5 "2017-07-06T14:04:10Z")
They are beautiful! Congratulations. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![brainstall](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/35a633/32.png) [@brainstall](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brainstall)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2017, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dogs/790598/6 "2017-07-06T14:15:24Z")
Congrats! They are great looking boys. I love the stories behind the adoption… What made you decide to get a pair? How did you find these two? ---
**Author:** ![Sailboat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sailboat/32/461_2.png) [@Sailboat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sailboat)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2017, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dogs/790598/7 "2017-07-06T14:35:08Z")
> [@Dung\_Beetle](#): > > He has a hump and a shortened spine from some mysterious accident he suffered before rescue Igor has a hump? That’s awesome! What a great name for him. Now you can get a double-barreled [Dobie-O-Matic](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/52354414395360026/). Thank you for rescuing. May they be pillars of your family for many years to come! ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2017, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dogs/790598/8 "2017-07-06T14:38:37Z")
Double major Karma points for you. Those two are too cute to get into any mischief. :rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![StGermain](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stgermain/32/2868_2.png) [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2017, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dogs/790598/9 "2017-07-06T15:20:38Z")
Congratulations! I love dobermans. Right now I have 1 full dobe and 2 dobe crosses. Great, great dogs. StG ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2017, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dogs/790598/10 "2017-07-06T15:36:07Z")
> [@brainstall](#): > > Congrats! They are great looking boys. > > I love the stories behind the adoption… What made you decide to get a pair? How did you find these two? We figured it would take at least two dogs to fill Lilith’s shoes. Also, we didn’t want to separate these guys. We had originally filled out an application for a different dog, but when that one was taken, the rescue recommended these. They were from a backyard breeder, and when they were three months old their mother got pregnant again, so the breeder took these pups away from the mom and tied them up on a porch. A real nice lady took them from her. > [@Sailboat](#): > > Igor has a hump? That’s awesome! What a great name for him. Yep, most of the names we considered were inspired by it. Gomez and Fester, Joe Buck and Ratso, Starsky and Hunch…😃 ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2017, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dogs/790598/11 "2017-07-06T17:05:23Z")
> [@Dung\_Beetle](#): > > so the breeder took these pups away from the mom and tied them up on a porch. A real nice lady took them from her. I knew a lady who rescued a lot of dogs and cats. She actually _stole_ one. The owners left it tied up while they went on a trip. The dog got the leash snarled up and couldn’t reach shelter or the food, one bowl, the owners had left. So my acquaintance put on dark clothes and hat and snuck into the yard, released the dog and took it away. She got it another home. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2017, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dogs/790598/12 "2017-07-06T17:28:12Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > I knew a lady who rescued a lot of dogs and cats. She actually _stole_ one. The owners left it tied up while they went on a trip. The dog got the leash snarled up and couldn’t reach shelter or the food, one bowl, the owners had left. So my acquaintance put on dark clothes and hat and snuck into the yard, released the dog and took it away. She got it another home. I’ve stolen a couple of dogs over the years under those circumstances. One I kept and one went to a home with three little girls who ADORED him and spoiled him rotten. Congrats on the new pups! And bravo for taking them both. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2017, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dogs/790598/13 "2017-07-06T17:37:33Z")
> [@Dung\_Beetle](#): > > Yep, most of the names we considered were inspired by it. Gomez and Fester, Joe Buck and Ratso,\*\* Starsky and Hunch\*\*…😃 That.is.AWESOME! Beautiful, lucky doggies. ---
**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:** [July 6, 2017, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dogs/790598/14 "2017-07-06T18:29:03Z")
They’re such cuties! I’m glad the practice screwing up those soft, silky ears is going away. ---
**Author:** ![wonky](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wonky/32/393_2.png) [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2017, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dogs/790598/15 "2017-07-06T18:45:55Z")
The adorableness! I love Dobies. ---
**Author:** ![Encinitas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ee7513/32.png) [@Encinitas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Encinitas)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2017, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dogs/790598/16 "2017-07-06T21:18:31Z")
Who’s the sweet little doggies? You are Victor and Iggy! Kiss Kiss ---
**Author:** ![Patx2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/73ab20/32.png) [@Patx2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patx2)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2017, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dogs/790598/17 "2017-07-06T23:35:27Z")
Congratulations to you and the pups! I’m thrilled for all of you! ---
**Author:** ![Gray\_Ghost](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c0e974/32.png) [@Gray\_Ghost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gray_Ghost)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2017, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dogs/790598/18 "2017-07-07T01:52:30Z")
> [@Dung\_Beetle](#): > > …Also, we didn’t want to separate these guys… > > …Yep, most of the names we considered were inspired by it. Gomez and Fester, Joe Buck and Ratso, Starsky and Hunch…😃 Dawwww!! They look beautiful. How wonderful of you to give them both a loving home. Dobies are wonderful, bright sensitive doggies. It was strange growing up, thinking of them as vicious, slathering beasts, then later being exposed to them and realizing how bright and loving they really are. I was trying to think of an analogue for [Zeus/Apollo](http://magnum-mania.com/images/5_14_d_full.jpg), and thought Vulcan might do (hump-back, lame; same difference.) but I can’t think of a suitable male companion. Thank you for the pictures. ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2017, 12:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dogs/790598/19 "2017-07-07T12:12:03Z")
Yeah, Zeus/Apollo just wouldn’t work, but we can still call them “the lads”. When I was growing up, the neighbors on the corner had two Dobes. It was always a terrifying experience to ride my bike past those vicious slathering beasts, and that was the impression I had of the breed until just about ten years ago. I’m really glad I got to know some Dobies personally. ---
**Author:** ![DesertDog](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/desertdog/32/11503_2.png) [@DesertDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DesertDog)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2017, 12:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dogs/790598/20 "2017-07-07T12:18:00Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > I knew a lady who rescued a lot of dogs and cats. She actually _stole_ one. The owners left it tied up while they went on a trip. The dog got the leash snarled up and couldn’t reach shelter or the food, one bowl, the owners had left. So my acquaintance put on dark clothes and hat and snuck into the yard, released the dog and took it away. She got it another home. If I’da been a neighbor, I wouldn’t have seen her if she’d been in traffic orange festooned with blinkies. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dogs/790598.md?page=2)