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| Burlwood’s Unlike Any Other (“Lexi Lou”) |
Sometimes when one door closes, another one opens…and so it is with little Lexi. Last August, I asked a Boxer breeder acquaintance if she would help me select my next show dog when the time came, knowing that it would be several years down the road. Although I did not know her well at the time, I summoned up my courage to ask for her help. She gladly agreed. You can imagine my surprise when she contacted me a few weeks later to see if I would like to have a puppy from an upcoming litter she was going to have in April 2012. She was going to entrust me with a baby girl sired by her multiple best in show winning international champion.
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| Int. Ch. Burlwood’s Drive ‘Em Wild Dreamweaver | | |
When asked why she would select us for such a little treasure, she said she was impressed with the Twins…that they were in beautiful condition and so very loving. She said she could tell that we were the type of family she wanted for her puppies’ forever homes.
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| Lexi napping in her crate |
Kim and I discussed it, and we knew that we could not let this opportunity pass us by, even though we would have three dogs on the show circuit. And then it happened…Brody’s cancer. Despite the fact that the vets removed it all, we have made the extremely difficult decision to retire him from the show ring. Brody will never be an AKC champion, but that will not lessen the fact that he is a beautiful, beautiful boy and that we love him dearly.
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| Lexi with her favorite big sister, Muffy Lin |
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| Sleeping with her big brother, Brody |
And so the fun begins…again! Welcome to our world, Lexi Lou! Until next time…
AHhh…she’s beautiful! I’m sure she’ll the happiest doggie ever being with you and your husband…and of course her new brother and sister! 🙂
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Oye, time to update the photo! Its been that long! Yeesh!!
OMGoodness!!! Congrats on the new lil addition to the Schach pack!!! She is adorable!! 2 girls and a boy! Just perfect like my lil krew 🙂 I just hope the 3rd doesn’t rock your world like it did mine 🙂 I wouldn’t have it any other way though!!!!!
I just read your post about Lexi and Brody. Kim I am so osrry that Brody became ill with cancer. I hope that he will recover 100% I’m also sorry that he will not be able to compete. He is such a beautiful boy. lexi is of cours adorable. I enjoyed see a photo of her leeping while her big brother was protecting her.
Mary
Lexi is so adorable, such a sweetheart. Love the pictures of her with her brother and sister!
Lexi is too adorable for words! I can hardly wait to read her posts and see her pics on The Stampin’ Schach!!!
Holy Dog got it! This pup is gorgeous! I just love those floppy ears, though I know they can’t stay. The pics of the little wrinkly bum is SO adorable. Awwwww I just want to cuddle Lexi Lou. And it looks like Muffy Lin and Brody have taken to her completely. Or else they are thinking “triplets – UGH!” You know you are going to have to change your book to “Triplet Talk!!!” haha. Congratulations…I am so happy for you. What a premonition you had! And I think that Brody will be very happy being home with you and Kim and snuggled up at your feel while you scrap. Brody’s life was go go go wasn’t it. Maybe this was Brody’s way of saying “mommy, I just want to be home with you – can I huh huh? I’m tired” After all, now Muffy Lin won’t have to complain to Mom when Brody brags! She can be top dog for a while whilst Brody tells Muffy Lin how much fun she had making cards and choosing all the colors, while she ate the brads when mom wasn’t looking!!! It’s all G-d and I am joyous for you, Kim and Brady. How is Brady’s music career going? Is he pleased with his job? How is he feeling about the new triplet? Has he been home to see her yet? xox
OK, Lexi has got to be the cutest Boxer pup EVER! Shhh, don’t tell the twins… 🙂 Big hugs, my friend on the newest addition to your furry family. What a blessing she is!
OMGosh, how adorable! I love your new puppy Lexi. So glad Brody gets to retire and just relax at home with his Peeps. What a little treasure you have there. Love the look on it’s face and from a champion too, wow.
Oh she is so cute, and look how she looks just like her big sissy. Such a great addition to your family. Welcome Lexi, I cannot wait to read your posts!
I am sure Brody will love his retirement being able to just hang with Mom and Dad. I am sure he will try to rub it in to Muffy.
Hope you are getting some sleep! LOL!
oh wow!!! how exciting!!! Brody is a big brother…and muffy a big sister and they are all so cute!!! Congratulations!
Congratulations on your new addition. We also have a new little family Member. She looks so cute with big brother and sister. Love iT! Hope you are getting sleep!
OMGosh… she’s adorable!!! Except for her one ankle she looks like a twin to Muffy! Both twins seem to take it all in stride, which is a good thing and just too stinkin’ cute together.
You are very special to take on yet another fur baby…
Congratulations andd Good Luck.
hugs
PS: Hope the siblings will teach her write too! [smile]
Ann, Lexi is gorgeous, it looks like Muffy and Brody love her already. Sorry to hear about Brody, but he will make a wonderful big brother for Lexi.
Ann, Lexi is gorgeous, it looks like Muffy and Brody love her already. Sorry to hear about Brody, but he will make a wonderful big brother for Lexi.
Congrats…she is just adorable! So sorry to hear that it is cancer with Brody. I, too, have been through cancer with a boxer and feel your sadness. I’m looking forward to the new “trio” posts.
OMG, Lexi is SO adorable. She is a lucky gal to have Muffy as a big sister and Brody as a big brother. And of course, you as MOM. Looks like the twins welcomed her with love. Hugs to all of you.
Oh so sweet, what a beautiful wee girl and it looks like her new bro and sis have happily accepted her into the family. Congratulations on the new addition to your doggy family!!
You’ve got a baby in the house!!! How fun and exciting! Enjoy her!
Welcome Lexi! She is so adorable and looks right at home with the Twins! What an exciting time for you and Kim! I’m looking forward to more pictures of your furbabies, Ann!
Congrats Ann! Lexi Lou is ADORABLE!!! She does look a like like her big sis. What a handsome daddy she has too. Oh the fun you are going to have. I’m sorry you are taking Brody out of the show, but all the love he has to give remains the same. What wonderful family pics you have taken. I just love them Ann!
Amazingly sweet!Susan
She is precious, Ann! What a gorgeous trio of pups you all have! Looks like Lexie is fitting in perfectly already…just meant to be!
Ann, she is beautiful! TOTALLY beautiful. What a lovely addition to the family! And it is nice after all the stress of Brody’s issues that you are giving him a break of sorts. You are right, he will always be lovely and make a great family pet just the same. He also will be head cheerleader for his siblings! <3 Enjoy the journey! e.
Ohmygosh! She is so cute, Ann! Congratulations on a wonderful addition to your family. And congrats on the incentive trip as well. Very exciting time for you! So happy for you.
What a cutie Miss Lexie Lou is! Congrats, Ann! Looks like she’s settled in nicely!
Well, aren’t you full of surprises?!?!?! What a cutie she is! Congrats. Thank goodness she is not the color of pear pizzaz like Muffy’s baby!
Chris R. from Iowa
Wow, you sure surprised me with this happy news! SO sweet….how exciting! Have fun!
Lexi is one lucky little puppy. She has an awesome new family with loving parents and a cute doggie family too. It will be fun watching her grow-up. Dar
She is so cute! Good luck with Brody, and enjoy the new baby.
I am booking a flight to Iowa!!
Enjoy them all!! What a gorgeous little family you have acquired.
Good luck with everything!!
Good for you! Congratulations on your new “to be” show dog! Enjoy!
Congrats to all of the Schach family! I know you are happy Brady is home to share in all the goings on in your household.
What a cutey. It will be fun watching her grow like the Twins. Sorry to hear about Brody, but a great decision for all.
It’s a trifecta of Boxer fun at the Schach house! Little Lexi is adorable, Ann! I’ve been waiting to see her since you told me about her. Eeek!! I want to hug her! She looks right at home with her brother and sister, too. Awww, schucks…now I want a puppy. Can you call Dave and convince him for me? Haha! Give all three of those sweet pups a hug from me. 🙂
Welcome Lexi, you are now part of a loving family and your Mom and Dad are wonderful parents. You new brother and sister have welcomed you into their circle of love.
Ann, how great for you. Even though Brody is unable to achieve the goal, he will be a great mentor for Lexi. All the best to you and your family in raising this new puppy. The pictures are adorable and I look forward to seeing more.
As a dog lover myself but without one anymore, I love the stories you share with us. Lexi is adorable and her father strikes quite a pose!!!
So sorry that Brody won’t make his goal but I am so happy to read that the doctor’s got all of the cancer. It’s great that Brody and Muffy are welcoming Lexi into the family. Wish I could hug them all!
She is so cute. I am AMAZED that they twins took to her so quickly. Now Muffy has her “baby” she was so badly needing a few weeks back.
Can’t wait to see photos of her as she grows up.
Oh my goodness, three little wiggly Boxer butts in your house? She is a Muffy mini-me! Enjoy this precious little angel.
WOOHOOPTIWOOF! A new best girlfriend. She sure is pretty and isn’t it like my very own boyfriend to be so wonderful to let her sleep all over him! Oh Brody – sigh!!!!!!
Congratulations on your new baby! She sure is pretty. Looking forward to more pictures and awards from both of your girls! Big decision about Brody – but very wise.
Hey – it’s me again – does that mean that Brody can come visit sometimes all by himself? Oh boy – company!!!! (Sigh)
Oooh, how exciting (some tears here – of joy). She is absolutely adorable. So happy the twins have welcomed her into the family. Looking forward to watching her grow. Sending extra hugs today.
Oh my! Congratulations!! She is a beauty!
I type this through tears of joy for you! Congrats on your new addition. I love all the post with the twins and I know we are all in for some funny ones to come with this sweet little girl!
Have a wonderful weekend!
OMGosh….she is just TOO adorable!!! (scream….) I just want to eat her up! She is so cute laying with her brother and sister!! I agree….she’ll have a very loving home with your family!! Give her extra hugs and kissies from me!!! XOXO
Oh my gosh! I just want to eat her up 🙂 Congratulations on your ever expanding family.
She is so beautiful, Ann. I have to agree with the breeder you will be a wonderful family for their sweet puppy, Lexi. Looks like Muffy and Brody are adjusting well too. Sending my warm thoughts and prayers for Brody and the whole family. Have a great time with this cute new addition.
Couldn’t wait to meet Lexie this morning! She is beautiful. You can tell she’s “supposed to be” with you all!
OMG! How sweet! How wonderful to receive this wonderful gift of life. I am sure Lexi will have a wonderful home and life. Congratulations to the entire Schach family!
the best of everything to you and your growing family
What good dog parents you are! Your baby is beautiful and I know she’ll be well-loved. What a compliment to your family to be chosen by that other breeder to raise one of her babies! I pray that Brody gets well.
Help, I’ve fallen and I can’t get up! Ann, you sure know how to knock a girl out of her seat!
Love the pics. Lexi looks so much like Muffy. Brody will always be a champion in my book.
Welcome Lexi Lou! You are adorable and you are with a wonderful family.
Oh my! My heart hurts for the very difficult decision you had to make. *tears* and (((HUGS))
Lexi is just beautiful! She will make a wonderful addition to your family!
What a beautiful girl! Congrats to all!
How adorable! She is just so beautiful. Congratulations to everyone. To Brody and Muffy on their new sister and you on your new baby! Love all the pictures.
She is beautiful! What a lucky little girl to have you as her new family! Adore her name too!
What a wonderful addition to your fur family! And Brody and Muffy appear to be so accepting of the new little one. Congrats to you, and I continue to keep you and Brody in my thoughts and prayers. Aren’t puppy kisses the best?? 😉
She is a beauty! You will certainly have your hands full now.
Ann – Your email this morning gave me goose bumps. What a beautiful new addition and I admire your courage. I’m sure all these decisions were not easy but as you said, when one door closes another one opens. I’m so happy for you!!! (p.s. – we have a little scottie whose name is Lexie Lou)
well, Lexi Lou’s going in a fantastic home; everyone’s a winner & the best of luck to all of you! she’s a little honey, as ever I would LOVE to have her
P.S. don’t let those girls pick on poor Brody, I’m sure he feels sad enough : )
A new baby! Congratulations to the Schach family!! What a beautiful blessing! Guess Muffy new all along that she was going to be welcoming a new little one…just in a different way than expected. I’m looking forward to hearing the ‘tails’ you will have to share now. I can just picture Lexi covered in pearls. : ) I’m certain Brody is happy not to be the baby and immature one in the family now. The fact that he can’t be a show dog anymore doesn’t lesson your love for him. Just like our human children…win or lose…we adore them. Keep us up to date on your beautiful family, Ann.
Welcome to chaos? She is adorable and I think that Nature’s way is for us to forget those trying early days so that we venture forth into parenthood yet again! Good luck in the trying times. I will be anxious to me the oh so adorable Lexi Lou!
Awwwwwwww is so right! This just brought me to tears, literally . . . for so many reasons! The cancer issue with Brody since it reminds me of my DJ and then seeing this cute little Lexi! It’s happy and sad tears all at once Ann! I can’t tell you how much it brightened my day to see this cute little Lexi! She is so ADORABLE! What a new little blessing and I’m sure Brody and Muffy will help take care of her! Kudo’s!
And I meant to say I loved the pic of her napping with Brody – so precious, it melted my heart!
Aww, she’s precious, Ann! Love the picture of her with her big sis! (and you know I love her name!)
Schnauzer kisses from my lil Lexi to your Lexi!
Can’t wait to hear more stories about your Boxer trio and how Brody initiates Lexi into the ways of teasing Muffy Lin. 🙂
Still thinking of you and Brody – always in my thoughts.
Congratulations! You must be such a proud Mama! And Lexi is just beautiful! It’s so sweet she gets along well with her big brother and sister. Best wishes.
Oh my word!! I am goose bumps from head to toe and tears are leaking out of my eyes. How exciting. She (and her dad) are gorgeous and she looks exactly lie a MUFFY LIN TWIN! Congratulations on the new baby, on being the kind of parents that impressed her first mother, and on being the loving person that you are. I don’t even know you and I can feel it. Oh this is just so exciting!
Congratulations on your new addition to the family. She’s a cutie.
Such adorable pictures.
Really looks like Brody and Muffy have welcomed her with open paws.Lexi is very lucky to have such a loveing home.
Curious ? tho, how old are they when they have their ears done?
Thank you for sharing your pictres.
ColleenB.
Welcome little Lexi! She is absolutely adorable! I can tell Muffy and Brody are already in love with their little sister! I love the pics of them together! And Lexi could not have found a better home anywhere, what a lucky girl! Thinking of all of you and keeping Brody in my prayers for no more recurrences. My gang sends lots of happy tail wags for you!
How wonderful for you and for little Lexi. A better home could not have been chosen. I love the pictures of the big sister and brother with her. Keeping you and Brody in our thoughts. Again, I know that he could not be a luckier dog in so many ways.
How sweet! She sure has come to a wonderful forever home! She looks just like Muffy! Have fun, Ann!
Awwwwwwwwwww what adorable pictures. She sure is a “keeper”.
Love the Big Sis and Big Bro pics. How sweet Muffy & Brody are to take to her like they have.
Congratulations!
The “girls” send love to Lexi.
Of course to Brody and Muffy too!
Oh my goodness, she is just beautiful, and of course you’ll be fantastic parents to her, her breeders need have no worries about that score. I love the photos of her with Brody and Muffy, so lovely that they get on well already.
If ever anything can work miracles it’s the warm wet nose of a little puppy… Welcome Lexi x
What a sweet girl! It’s like having a baby all over again. I hope she can ease some of the pain you’re going through with Brody and bring you comfort. I’m sure she’ll be a lot of fun for the Twins!