[parus]

Well, I picked up Teebeedee from the breeder yesterday evening (he doesn't have a name yet, and I'd better come up with one before "Teebeedee" sticks) and, you know, I don't want to overstate things at all, but he's the best puppy ever.

I'll take some decent photos tomorrow, but just to start:

He's ten weeks old. Obviously it's the honeymoon period, but I really like his little personality so far - he's outgoing, cuddly, and curious, and doesn't seem nervous or mopey at all even though this is his first time away from mom. He's extremely bouncy - I'm a little concerned for management purposes about how high he can already jump, lol. He doesn't mind being crated as long as he isn't left alone in the room, so that made this first night pretty easy - he conked right out in the crate next to my bed. He let out a few little noises but settled if I stuck my fingers through the bars for him to snuggle with.

Name suggestions - or suggestions for how to name him - are welcome. My other dog is named Cassius, so it has to be something that doesn't have the same sound.

 

[Wet Beards]

What a cutie!
His fur looks so soft.
Congratulations.

 

[Canyx]

Awwwww! Congrats! I'm glad that everything went smoothly in getting him home and that he's already so lovely!
Name... How about... Thibideau? Sounds like Teebeedee

 

[NadiaK]

He is so adorable. How about Mozart for a name?

 

[Wet Beards]

Forgot to mention name suggestions.
Adding Gruff and Ruckus to your list.

 

[oldNgray]

Such a pretty boy! I've heard standard poodles make great pets. I look forward to seeing pics of him growing up.

If bouncing is what he does best, then you might consider the name Tigger.
I've always liked people names for animals. To me, your guy looks like a Marcus (Mark, Markie, Mark Anthony).
I named my pup Bodie after a ghost town I enjoyed visiting. You might name him after a favorite vacation spot or a place you'd like to visit: London, Orlando, Rome (Romeo). Come to think of it, he does look like a Romeo to me!

 

[Kyllobernese]

No suggestions for names but I never realized how high Poodles can jump. Gypsy, who is 3/4 Poodle 1/4 Golden but has more the build of the Poodle can easily clear my four foot fence. I put wire along the top to make it five foot. She still kept jumping it but I discovered on the gate there was a four inch gap where she could get one foot on and she would clear the extra foot of fence. She loves leaping in the air but the run I have for them is six feet high so safe in there.

Beautiful puppy, I have a purebred Standard Poodle female, a parti-colour Apricot and white. Her name is Holly.

 

[parus]

He was almost Temeraire (I just finished the book series by that title) but I can't see a call name in there, lol. Also I'm not sure how to pronounce it.

One of my friends suggests Pax...short for Paxil. (Puppies cheer you up!)

 

[PatriciafromCO]

congratulations !!!! so sweet

 

[Lillith]

So cute, but he looks like a trouble maker!

 

[PatriciafromCO]

TBD is growing on me lol ... any thoughts on names yet?

 

[pmokl]

He's a beauty. Angus is a great name.

 

[sydneynicole]

Getting some PTSD from those poodle puppy pics... my guy was the WORST lol. Absolute terror right from the get go. He is almost 4 and just settling down, but still has his moments.

Personally, I really like the name TBD lol. I think it's unique and I also like the sound of the nickname Teebs. Good luck with the little guy! Glad to hear all is going well so far.

 

[ForTheLoveOfDogs]

Handsome puppy! I have no name suggestions just enjoying the puppy cuteness.

 

[parus]

Getting some PTSD from those poodle puppy pics... my guy was the WORST lol. Absolute terror right from the get go. He is almost 4 and just settling down, but still has his moments.

Haha, sssh, don't tell me that! He's an angel and he's going to be an angel. This is my story and I'm sticking to it. It just hit me that 18 to 24 months is a REALLY LONG TIME.

He was so good for the flight home. Slept most of the time, gnawed on his chewy when awake. I think the carrier being sliiiightly too small was actually a pro, as he just snuggled up in there and zonked out since he couldn't do much else.

Cassius loooooves him. But he wears Cas right out.

(Yes, those are puppy pads in the pen :\ The breeder paper trained him and he's quite good about it. I know it's a best practice to never let them eliminate indoors after coming home, but it's supposed to be -20 F for the next week - that's NOT including windchill - and I don't want him to hate going outside, so I'm going to wait a bit on starting house-training proper. I hope I won't regret the choice.

Also, I broke the bookshelves trying to push them to the opposite wall to make room for the puppy pen, haha.)

Oh, and I named him Jet. Haven't settled on a registration name yet.

 

[PatriciafromCO]

Jet is cooL love love the video of them OMG !!!!

 

[emmybear]

He's absolutely precious!! I would love to own a Standard Poodle someday when I decide I'm ready for that kind of grooming. Looking forward to watching him grow up.

 

[oldNgray]

Parus, I'm bumping this thread because I want to know if you named your puppy.

FYI, I was curious and browsed the internet for a pronunciation of Temeraire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCZOtC__9VQ
Tem Er Air You could call him "Tem" or "Temer" for short. I also found a meaning for the name: bold, rash, reckless -- the opposite of how you've described your pup, which makes the name even more fun.

 

[parus]

Parus, I'm bumping this thread because I want to know if you named your puppy.

FYI, I was curious and browsed the internet for a pronunciation of Temeraire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCZOtC__9VQ
Tem Er Air You could call him "Tem" or "Temer" for short. I also found a meaning for the name: bold, rash, reckless -- the opposite of how you've described your pup, which makes the name even more fun.

Thanks! I dubbed him Jet, but I might still use Temeraire in his registered name.

Today he (and by extension, I) discovered that he is now tall enough to jump on furniture by himself, and also that he's tall enough to stand up on his hind legs and reach the edges of some surfaces. So I got to do a second round of puppy-proofing, lol.

He also figured out how to open the latches on the exercise pen.

And I think he's started teething.

It's a very good thing he is super cute and snuggly.

 

[oldNgray]

He also figured out how to open the latches on the exercise pen. And I think he's started teething. It's a very good thing he is super cute and snuggly.

Opens his exercise pen?? Oh no! You've got a smartie pants on your hands!

Jet is a great name. Jet as in jet black. Jet as in zoom-zoom around the house. And Jet as in "Jet, my love" by Nat King Cole: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXSfiytXA8s