Introducing Marquez

by **djstratton** Wed Jan 22 2014, 02:39

Some of you may have read about my other post about getting an older pup https://staffy-bull-terrier.niceboard.com/t49541-getting-an-older-pup-thoughts-appreciated#761436, well we met him yesterday and fell in love. He was not 7 months as we were originally told but 13 months which didn't bother us. I admit I did have my doubts when I first saw him because he looks absolutely terrified of us but it didn't take long until he relaxed and was giving me kisses. My husband had no doubt that he was the one for us from the beginning and I so glad that we spent time at the kennel he was at instead of walking away. Now I'm not saying he was abused by his previous owner but he has spent his whole life at a Rottweiler boarding/security training facility and living outdoors. The owner admitted that he (and staffords in general) need to be with a family environment.
Both my husband and I still can't believe the change in him since we first saw him to what we see now. He does not leave our side and he loves giving kisses. He's still a little bit wary of new things but it doesn't take long for him to get over that.

Here are a couple more of photos and videos of Marquez (named after the young world motogp motorcycle racer Marc Marquez who both my husband and daughter are huge fans of).

The first time Angel sees Marquez

Slowly getting used to Angel

Wanting some breakfast this morning
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Before going out for his second walk of the morning
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Marquez's pedigree
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by AllOfUS Wed Jan 22 2014, 03:58

Love your videos!

by Guest Wed Jan 22 2014, 04:30

Aww he's lovely - sounds like he is settling in very well Smile

by Guest Wed Jan 22 2014, 05:54

Aww cutie, he's beautiful xx

by **Sazzle** Wed Jan 22 2014, 08:46

Awww glad its going well, he's gorgeous Big Grin

by Guest Wed Jan 22 2014, 09:05

Aww what a beauty looks like he is right at home, and of course a fab name Smile

by **Kathy** Wed Jan 22 2014, 10:02

Wow, your daughters reactions could not have been more perfect, she just calmly came into the room then crouched down, she didn't crowd him at all which is a mistake a lot of people would make. Please let her know how very good she was and give her a gold star from me star

I'm sure Marquez will soon settled into his new life and become part of your family forever.

by **djstratton** Wed Jan 22 2014, 10:25

Kathy wrote:Wow, your daughters reactions could not have been more perfect, she just calmly came into the room then crouched down, she didn't crowd him at all which is a mistake a lot of people would make. Please let her know how very good she was and give her a gold star from me

I'm sure Marquez will soon settled into his new life and become part of your family forever.

Thanks Kathy and I will tell her. I would be surprised if she did it any other way as she's grown up with dogs her whole life and knows how to approach them Smile