Meet Isabel

[Doug Kerr]

This is to introduce Isabel, the latest member of our little desert family.

Douglas A. Kerr: Isabel 3600
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She is a precious deer-head smooth-coat Chihuahua (mostly, at least) with a lovely fawn coat. And she is in fact from Chihuahua (Ciudad Juárez). Thus she is Hispanic, and accordingly qualifies as a "dog of color".

("Deer-head" refers to the variety of the breed with a head shaped, as I describe it, "like that of a fox". This is as distinguished from the other variety, "apple-head", with a much shorter muzzle.)

Carla and I have had dogs as pets for much of our lives. When our Daisy died in 2010, we decided not to get another dog. We were mindful of our gradually-declining energy ("the calendar does all the work"), and decided that giving a dog the care it deserves was just an obligation we would be better not taking on. After we moved to New Mexico in 2012, we reaffirmed that outlook. And, as a relevant aside, neither of us had ever been fans of small dogs. I think we associated them with being nervous and "yappy", although of course many are not.

A week or so ago I asked Carla what she wanted for Christmas this year. She said, "Well, I want a little dog." A friend put us in touch with a wonderful rescue agency here in Alamogordo, and the rest is history.

Here are Carla and Isabel last night, Isabel's first night here:

Douglas A. Kerr: Carla and Isabel 3617
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Best regards,

Doug

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[Asher Kelman]

Enjoy your new loving friend! It’s a worthy investment! Problem is that now there are two females to spoil you or boss you around at their whim!

Asher

 

[Doug Kerr]

Here is Isabel's first studio session:

Douglas A. Kerr: Isabel 3634
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Best regards,

Doug

 

[Asher Kelman]

Let’s have the entire shadow in the composition, too!

Perfect!

Asher

 

[Doug Kerr]

Hi, Asher,

Let’s have the entire shadow in the composition, too!

Sorry. That shot was prepared for another purpose.

Here ya go:

Douglas A. Kerr: Isabel 3634-05​

Best regards,

Doug

 

[Cem_Usakligil]

Wonderful, lovely new family member!

 

[Doug Kerr]

Here is that more extensive crop mopped up:

Douglas A. Kerr: Me 'n' my shadow
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Isabel hopes to be able to post a photo of me soon.

Best regards,

Doug

 

[Maggie Terlecki]

She's so cute and adorable. What a lovely new member of your family! Maggie

 

[Doug Kerr]

She is very loving and seems to be very bright. She is clearly trying to learn everything about her new "situation" - where everything is in our house, when we do what and where, and so forth.

We do not know a lot about her provenance. She is probably 8-10 years old. It is likely that she was at one time "employed" in a "puppy mill" someplace in Chihuahua.

Best regards,

Doug

 

[Peter Dexter]

Chihuahuas apparently have a lifespan of 15 to 20 years.

Chihuahua Lifespan: Average Life Expectancy of The Chihuahua

As with any breed, a Chihuahua's lifespan varies depending on a number of different factors (see below for a complete list). Some of these factors are controllable, whereas others are outside of owners' control. Owners should familiarize themselves with these factors so they give their Chihuahua...

www.chihuahuawardrobe.com

It is certainly hopped that you will be able to care for the dog for it's entire life span.

 

[Asher Kelman]

The shadow is just a perfect finish!

Asher

 

[Doug Kerr]

Chihuahuas apparently have a lifespan of 15 to 20 years.

Chihuahua Lifespan: Average Life Expectancy of The Chihuahua

As with any breed, a Chihuahua's lifespan varies depending on a number of different factors (see below for a complete list). Some of these factors are controllable, whereas others are outside of owners' control. Owners should familiarize themselves with these factors so they give their Chihuahua...

www.chihuahuawardrobe.com

It is certainly hopped that you will be able to care for the dog for it's entire life span.

Well, if not, we have alternate arrangements in place.

 

[Doug Kerr]

Hi, Asher,

The shadow is just a perfect finish!

Thank you.

Best regards,

Doug

 

[Asher Kelman]

Doug, my Old friend!

Well observed and recorded!

Such a great image of comfort, bliss and contentment!

How’s that for abundance and blessings!

if Clara were a child, they would be innocence. But here it’s gratitude and appreciation of despite human suffering, “being” us worth it while we have it!

Asher

 

[Doug Kerr]

Hi, Asher,

My dear old friend.

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Well observed and recorded!

Such a great image of comfort, bliss and contentment!

How’s that for abundance and blessings!

if Clara were a child, they would be innocence. But here it’s gratitude and appreciation of despite human suffering, “being” us worth it while we have it!

Carla.

I am indeed fortunate.

Best regards,

Doug

 

[Alex Johnson]

A wonderful dog. Really like a child in the house, because she can be nursed and pampered in every way. It is so problematic to behave with a St. Bernard or Doberman, but with a small dog - what you need.

 

[Doug Kerr]

Hi, Alex,

A wonderful dog. Really like a child in the house, because she can be nursed and pampered in every way. It is so problematic to behave with a St. Bernard or Doberman, but with a small dog - what you need.

In fact, as she is an older dog, she is not so much like a child! She of course understands what is expected when she is invited to go out to the back yard and such. She has been studying whether it is worth hanging around the dining table when we are eating (whether or not we would give her table scraps, which we don't). So now she doesn't do that any more.

But she is very affectionate, and indeed loves to be pampered!

Best regards,

Doug

 

[Doug Kerr]

Douglas A. Kerr: Isabel: just can't stay awake 'til the new year
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Happy New Year (CE) everybody.

Doug

 

[Deleted member 55]

A very distant relative.

 

[Doug Kerr]

Hi, Will,

Precious!

Best regards,

Doug