ARCADIA
AMERICAN MINIATURE HORSES
The Dogs
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"our
best friends"
Our first dog, a Samoyed (Kyla), was an engagement present so we have shared our lives with dogs
for longer than we have been involved with miniature horses.
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Annie (or Monkey to her special friends) Pedigree Name - Kalnovitch Wicked Waggity Ann DOB Jun 18, 2004 Joined Us Oct 23, 2005
Sometimes opportunities present themselves that appear to be just meant to be.
We had to let our dear old Samoyed, Ebony, go in mid September and while we weren't intending to look for another Samoyed until closer to Christmas the opportunity presented itself for us to share our lives with a new friend, fifteen month old Annie.
Annie is a typical Samoyed - always happy, always on the outlook for fun and a bundle of energy. While she will never replace Ebony in her special place in our hearts Annie has already started to carve out her own place. |
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Baku (or Bugs to his pack members) Pedigree Name - Kodo Storm Chaser DOB Sep 2, 2006 Joined Us Nov 11, 2006
Baku is a Japanese Akita or Akita Inu and is a recent addition to the pack.
Since loosing Quin in early April 2006 we have been patiently awaiting the opportunity to reintroduce an Akita into our lives. While we are excited that we now have a new friend, Baku's arrival is also tinged with sadness. We are extremely grateful to Margaret Hippolite of Kodo Akitas (www.kodoakitas.com) for trusting us with one of her special friends who we are sure will rapidly become one of ours.
When searching for a Japanese name that would suit the nature of the Akita as a breed we stumbled across the name Baku. The Baku, originally from China, is a beast of Japanese folklore credited with the ability to ward off evil. It has become best known for its ability to devour human nightmares and the bad luck that accompanies them. The creature's image is considered an auspicious ornament in the bedroom and was once painted in gold lacquer on the pillows of nobility.
Akita's are an alert but discerning breed. They do not react without reason so with one in the house you know you will always sleep easy - hence Baku as a name is appropriate. |
