Future sidecar dog

[glenfiddich]

With Glenlivet getting up in his years it’s time to fill the batter’s box. One of these field golden pups will join us in a month. His name will either be Lagavulin (Vulie) if I stay with the Scotch theme, Or Enkidu (wild and hairy friend of Gilgamesh in the ancient Sumerian fable). Pronounced en-KEE-doo, Kidu for short.

A young woman from our nearby college (who is a perfect match in weight to Glenlivet plus cargo on our trips) has cheerfully volunteered to help condition him to sidecar travel by riding in the tub while holding him so he becomes accustomed to the noise and vibration at an early age.

 

[omega man]

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[motorhead1977]

 

[GTRider]

 

[r0ckrat]

I think you should consider Balvenie or Glenmorangie as alternates to Lagavulin....

 

[glenfiddich]

I think you should consider Balvenie or Glenmorangie as alternates to Lagavulin....

In thirty years of golden retrievers we’ve gone through the majority of single malt Scotch names that are pronounceable by the general public and do not sound similar to other dog names in the diminutive form.

 

[glenfiddich]

The pups got a brief shot at outside play between storms sweeping through. 26 more days till one comes home with me!

 

[omega man]

The pups got a brief shot at outside play between storms sweeping through. 26 more days till one hits the lottery and comes home with me!

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[pauls1150]

Even tho he definitely wasn't the biggest one, my last pup was picked because he was the one whose attention was drawn to movement or sound elsewhere in the room. It worked out just fine.

 

[glenfiddich]

Even tho he definitely wasn't the biggest one, my last pup was picked because he was the one whose attention was drawn to movement or sound elsewhere in the room. It worked out just fine.

Yes, one must consider the environment the pup will grow up in and decide which traits offer the best fit. For me, I look for confidence and curiosity with a strong dose of unflappability and focus. If you’ve met Glenlivet you’ve seen how well that worked for us. Someone looking for a hunting dog would place more emphasis on drive and assertiveness

 

[glenfiddich]

Five weeks old and developing their personalities. There's a lot of confidence and curiosity in this bunch, two of the traits I look for in a sidecar dog.

 

[GTRider]

Handsome pups! I see a potentially difficult choice ahead…

Best,
DeVern

 

[glenfiddich]

Handsome pups! I see a potentially difficult choice ahead…

Best,
DeVern

I’m. Hoping he’s going to choose me

 

[glenfiddich]

Twelve more days till Enkidu comes home! Based on personality we’re down to one of these two boys.

 

[pauls1150]

They'd be happier if you took them both together...

 

[glenfiddich]

Three more days till homecoming! Enkidu is one of the three dark red boys. The larger pushy blondes up front are from a litter that’s a week older

 

[glenfiddich]

To Enkidu - I promise you a life full of love and will never force you into something completely out of your comfort zone. But if you ride with me Dear God the adventures I will share with you!

 

[GTRider]

What a handsome pup! Congratulations!

Best,
DeVern

 

[brownie0486]

Your new pup is in for the time of his life. You're a good doggie dad. Kudo's sir

 

[glenfiddich]

Enkidu is home! He handled the six hour car ride like a champ.