Puppy Profile: Princess
Today I’d like to introduce my current dog and first dog I adopted as an adult: Princess!
Princess
Breed
Half pit bull, half golden retriever, all love.
Birthdate
October 25, 2007
Gotcha date
Sometime in December of the same year.
She used to be so tiny!
Why’d you get her?
My brother and I had just moved into a house I inherited. He knew someone who’s dog had an accidental litter and needed to get rid of the pups, so he asked me if I wanted to get a dog. I grew up with dogs, I love dogs, so of course I wanted one! I chose her because she was the smallest of her litter.
Princess not quite full grown yet.
How’d she get her name?
I named her Princess because that’s what she is! Honestly, though, it’s based on my last name. Read on if you’re interested:
Hendrix is a form of Hendricks, which is short for Hendricksen. Hendricksen is a Germanic form of Henryson, or son of Henry. Henry means “king” (or rather is a kingly name, as there are a lot of King Henrys). Of course, I couldn’t name her “Prince” because she’s a girl, so I named her Princess.
Tell me more about her.
She has a lot of energy. She’s nine years old and still thinks she’s a puppy. She’s very affectionate and loves to snuggle. Like most dogs, she loves walks. A couple years ago she swam for the first time, and now can’t get enough!
Princess Swimming
Princess is such a beautiful girl. I love how you chose her name, and it’s perfect for her.
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Princess is BEYOND adorable. My heart melted instantly at the sight of her pup photo! She only got more beautiful with age!
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She does look like she loves the water. Is that a pool she’s swimming in or the river?
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That particular image she’s swimming in a pool. It was the end of the season and the public pool had a doggy swim day. She loves swimming no matter where it is though, including rivers!
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Awee Princess sure is a princess! She makes a great swimmer too. I love picking the runts of litters. They need extra love and are extra loving too!
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OMG she is adorable and love the name, she is a Princess for definite. I have only all my life adopted older dogs and have never had a puppy but am happy with that.
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She’s a beauty and I can see why you picked her!! I only adopt old dogs so I’ve never shared my life with a puppy but I imagine it must be a lot of fun.
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AH that water love is from the Lab in her! My boy was the runt as well… they can totally be the best choice.
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Gorgeous! She looks a little like my Gonzo. I love pitbull mixes.
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Ah she is adorable, Princess definitely helped make your new house a home.
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A true princess; so lovely. We did adopt some adult dogs; they can bond just as strongly as puppies do. Cookie is not a princess, she is a duchess. Long story. She’s ok with that … Cookie, the Duchess of Noelville :-)
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Hi Princess. Nice to meet you! You are such a cutie pie!
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What a cutie! I applaud your decision to adopt the tiniest pup in the litter. Every pup deserves a good life.
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She’s lovely! Most of the dogs I have had joined my family as puppies, but after adopting an adult dog, I don’t think I’ll ever have a puppy again.
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I loved learning about Princess and her name! What a pretty girl! I love your description of her “half pitbull, half golden, all love.” Perfect. Happy snuggles!
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You can definitely tell Princess has some retriever in her. She is adorable! All of my cats have come to me as kittens, but I’m not sure I could handle one again.
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Aww, Princess is so adorable! I’m not surprised she loves to swim, it must the Lab half. I wish my dogs liked to swim. Love & biscuits, Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them
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What a beautiful girl! While I hate the fact that people have accidental litters, I’m very thankful Princess found a wonderful, loving home. I am so impressed with her natural swimming ability - must be the golden retriever in her.
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She is THE motliest dog and every word you write glows with love and respect for your pup.
Just reading your profile made me smile!
Thank you for joining the Pet Parade! * high paw *
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She is such a dear princess, and imagine the joy of finding watersports too. I bet she is in her element now, come lake or sea. toodlepips and purrs ERin
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