This is my new mining partner and sweeheart - 'Timber'.
Caveman and his wife Karen had a lot to do with this hook-up and I am very grateful.
Timberwolf/Alaskan Malamute hybrid. I got approved from the rescue a couple of weeks ago and picked/named her then.
She will still be at the rescue shelter for about another month with Mom & Dad and ready for me on the 18th of Jan. I am counting the days!!!
She's only about a month old in these pics they sent me today. Expect to see a lot of her at the mine this year!!!!
Timber 5 by ghostcreekmine, on Flickr

Timber 6 by ghostcreekmine, on Flickr

Very very cute - Mr. Swizz.

Awesome breed blend as well.

AWESOME!

Look forward to getting to know her next season!

Eeek! Congratulations!!! She's so fluffy!

Adorable puppy. Congrats swizz! She should make a fine mining partner.

Karen and I are extremely happy that this happened for you, Chris. We just happened to come across it, and let you know about it - you did the rest. Congrats, and what a great name for her! Glad we were able to play a part.

She's very adorable and fluffy looking! Beautiful markings, can't wait to meet her, she'll be a great addition to your life Chris, congrats!

Thanks!
It's torture for me having to wait until the 18th but they are taking great care of her while Mom is doing her thing. They'll send more pics between now and then and I'll update.
Definitely been an empty void in my life for the last two years (almost to the date). Very much looking forward to her in my life.

Timber is adorable Chris, the finest addition to ring in the new year! Congratulations and Merry Christmas.

AWESOME looking Dog , Your very lucky , She should make a great watch dog for the claim , even You won't be able to get near it ( LOL )
Bob
( I got that from friend's in Arkansas with a Quartz Crystal mine that have a Timber Shepherd for a pet/watchdog . )

Awwwww! She looks like a sweetie!

Thanks!
I have some updated pics they just sent me. I'm feeling like an expecting father. It's torture! I still have a couple weeks before she's ready for pickup.
I love the one to the right of her with the black face too.... so cute, it was a toss up for me between the two when I was picking.

Middle dog
Timber 8 by ghostcreekmine, on Flickr

Timber 9 by ghostcreekmine, on Flickr

Timber 10 by ghostcreekmine, on Flickr

We're all feeling like expectant family! I was gonna ask you yesterday for an update, but I figured you were going crazy enough waiting yourself, you didn't need me bugging you! lol

Cute litter! I bet it was tough to pick from that bunch!

Hang in there dad, less than 2 weeks!

She's such a sweetie! Even a cute ham for the camera, good thing since she will have her pic taken ALOT.

How did you guess?

- a sweet little doggie told us!

My little monster is still in jail... only three days left!
Timber 12 by ghostcreekmine, on Flickr

Timber 11 by ghostcreekmine, on Flickr

Fluffy face!!!!!!! She's so pretty!

She's gonna put that fluff to good use up here.
That reminds me......
I have a nifty dog hair "Original Pet Rake" that Dan gave to me for when the big shed happens in the spring! Gonna get her used to that early on. Thanks again Dan!

can't imagine how excited you are! Are you taking the pics or are they just sending them to you?

Here's my crazy ball obsessed pooch playing in the snow yesterday

Ranch dog! Great looking dog Mike.
What's up with the freaky eyes? They look milky.
Rescue is just sending me pics.... they're almost 5hrs away and I haven't met my baby yet.

we got her from the pound... she's deaf (which sucks because I can't really ever let her off leash... especially around streets and such, but even if I take her out in the woods, if she runs off, calling her back wouldn't do any good). We've lerned that when breeders breed white or merle dogs together (because they're cute of course) there is a good chance they'll be deaf, blind, or both. We named her Iris because of her craazy eyes lol

Now I remember you telling me her story at the mine! What a sweetheart she is.

She looks part Aussie. You could use a shock collar. The vibration setting could be used as a come command.Just a thought!

Shock collars are a horrible invention. IMO

Shock collars my friend, are just a tool. Much like a firearm or screwdriver there will be those that use them improperly and with malice in mind. The shock coller has in fact saved my dog multiple times from an untimely meeting with a vehicle. He was chasing down a wounded goose straight towards the highway. Since he could no longer hear the whistle command, Steve called him back with the collar. I absolutely do not condone abuse via shock therapy. However, when used properly, it could very well save your dog's life.

we've talked about getting a training collar, but she's such a spaz, we weren't sure it would be effective. Might give it a try

Shock collars are not for dogs...they're for kids!

Ugh, kids and unruly men.

HA!
(threaten ME with a good time....)

She is sooo beautiful Chris!! Only 2 days left till you meet that sweetie for life.

I bet Chris is overloaded with fuzzy love at this point!!
I can't wait to see pics of her finally "home" with you!

Happy picking up your new pooch day!!

I can't wait to hear the news!!!!!

Everything went well!
It was an all day trip and she didn't fuss, poop, or pee during the whole ride... pretty much nuzzled me the whole time on my lap while a friend drove.
Now she's at home and getting used to the new surroundings. Healthy appetite and playful already! She's a little over 60% Wolf from my understanding and it's two different types of Wolf mixed with AK Malamute. She'll grow to be an incredible animal methinks.
Anyway, not too many pics yet... she's zonked out and we need to explore the outdoors and some snow later today. She has a lot of information to process.
She picked her indoor spot just under my wood cache.
20150119_084700 by ghostcreekmine, on Flickr

oaaawwwww!! She is sooo sweet! I'm glad things are going well for you both!

How cuuute!!! What a chick magnet! SHE'S SO FLUFFY, I COULD DIE!!!!!

Right on swizz! It sounds like she will be a great companion! Congrats!

Glad she's making herself right at home! Have fun with that cute little ball of fur!

Eat, drink, PLAY, sleep, repeat. This is what we're doing every couple of hours. She is already potty trained and goes on the paper for me. I carried her over there a couple of times during the act with much praising and she figured it out right away! Learning new words now and she is picking everything up really fast. Very much a pleasure to work with so far! I think she's gonna be a smart one. Had my friend's full sized AK Malamute over here today. He is about 10yrs old and they played so well together, it was really hilarious and I am relieved that her social skills are fine thus far. She was submissive and playful with him.... until she fell asleep again.
20150120_111641 by ghostcreekmine, on Flickr

Outstanding, Chris!

Thank you again Scott, big debt of gratitude to you for putting me in touch with Dotty & Darin. They are exceptional people. The whole experience has been a pleasure.
I promise I'll quit being a goober Dad with the baby pics soon. I can't help it.
The previous pics were from my cell phone. These are from my DSLR and give a better idea of what Miss Timber looks like. She looks strikingly like an Ewok! Coincidence? I think not.
Timber 13 1200 by ghostcreekmine, on Flickr

Timber 16 1600 by ghostcreekmine, on Flickr

Timber 15 1600 by ghostcreekmine, on Flickr

I'm looking forward to hearing the story about how people react when she heads out to explore while you're out in the forest and you start yelling "Timber".

I hadn't thought of that!

I'm sure I speak for the majority that say, please don't! Who could pass up a chance to see that pretty lil' ball o'fur! She's adorable!!

That's quality entertainment for the quality impaired. Nice line.

A friend of mine wanted to give me his dog. Full blooded Rottie with papers that he got from a guy in IDF when he was overseas. The Rottie was named "Allah".
That dog was hilarious!

I decided against taking the dog as I can imagine him "escaping" and me walking around town in the middle of the night yelling "Allah Ackbar!" (the dog's order to "come here").

A few pics from out in the snow today, it's her element.
Practicing for Mousing already.... or was it "practice"? I was rooting for her to git one!
Timber 19 1600 by ghostcreekmine, on Flickr

Timber 20 1600 by ghostcreekmine, on Flickr

Timber 18 1600 by ghostcreekmine, on Flickr

Timber 17 1600 by ghostcreekmine, on Flickr

cute factor overload! She's awesome!! SO happy for you AND her!

She's grown maybe a little in the last week. She's building confidence and agility fast! Just passed out in the middle of a play session and I couldn't resist this pic.
Sleepy Time by ghostcreekmine, on Flickr