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Barnyard Buddies:  Tonto and Charley!  |
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2680 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
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 Posted - Aug 01 2021 : 08:39:07 AM
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We live on the high desert here in Central Oregon on a smaller golf course community which hosts a wide variety of wildlife. The wildlife is one thing we absolutely LOVE about living here, however, as you all know, wildlife and gardens don't always go well together if you're expecting any type of a harvest. 2 years ago, we added Charley to our family, my heart has skipped several beats ever since, I'm completely in love with this fur baby! He's a Chiweenie (mix of Chihauhau and dachsund), several little girls at my youngest son's school giggle every time they ask what kind of dog he is! LOL! Anyways, this dog is a total hunter. He has flushed duck and quail our of our back yard, brought their eggs in the house, caught mice and chases off all the rabbits! We call the rabbits "Tonto" because they taunt him daily as they run our fence line and try to sneak snacks from the garden. He's not caught one yet, but he's come close several times as he chases them in circles through out our yard until Tonto can find an escaspe route. AND, I'm actually enjoying a small harvest from our garden now that it's protected! He may be small, but he is fierce!
Dreamer42
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Edited by - Dreamer42 on Aug 01 2021 08:40:06 AM |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6791 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6791 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2021 : 08:45:28 AM
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April I loved hearing about your Charley. He's a cutie and a keeper for sure. My Annie hunts in my little backyard. Like your Charley nothing that creeps, runs, hops, or crawls across her yard gets pass her.
FarmGirl Hugs, Sara
FarmGirl Sister #6034 Aug 2014
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2680 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
2680 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2021 : 09:54:03 AM
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Thank you, Sara! They ...ARE... soooo special!
Dreamer42
Farmgirl Sister #7038 |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6680 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6680 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2021 : 1:18:56 PM
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April your sweet Charley is just adorable! His coloring is very pretty. I’m happy you have a dog that helps keep your garden in tip top shape. Luckily we haven’t had wildlife try and take my garden yet, but hopefully my dogs would step up and help!
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2698 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
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Posted - Aug 04 2021 : 09:46:54 AM
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Charley is so precious! I hope he has many happy years chasing rabbits, and spending those years with you, his family. Dogs are so very special. I lost my Oreo almost four years ago, and I still miss him every day.
hugs,
Marcy
Farmgirl #170
FGOTM August 2012
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4330 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4330 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2021 : 5:47:30 PM
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Hes so so handsome April! Love hes so fiesty! Tontos....haha, I'll have to remember that. Cute
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2680 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
2680 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2021 : 5:54:01 PM
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Thank you, ladies - he's a keeper.
Marcy, I'm so sorry to hear you lost your Oreo 4 years ago - they certainly become part of us. xo
Dreamer42
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AussieChick
Sharpshooter
347 Posts
Cindy
Bend
Oregon
USA
347 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2021 : 6:02:46 PM
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Thanks for sharing such a gorgeous photo of your little Charley. He is absolutely adorable!! I just want to cuddle him. We lost of little PJ about 12 months ago. She was a kelpie X and we just loved having her in our lives. We have been thinking about getting another dog - maybe I should be looking for a Chiweenie!!
Farmgirl #6058
Farmgirl Sister of the Year 2021
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6517 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6517 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2021 : 5:28:26 PM
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Awww, Charley is adorable and he sounds like a wonderful and endearing fur baby!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
2991 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
2991 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2021 : 6:53:39 PM
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What a wonderful garden helper LOL!!! I've never heard of a Chiweenie before. He sure is cute!!!
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2680 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
2680 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2021 : 9:41:11 PM
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Thank you, Ladies... big hugs and chiweenie luvins!
Dreamer42
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Barnyard Buddies: Tonto and Charley! |
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Tonto and Charley!
