Little Orphan Annie arrives.

[vaturkey]

Because LOA was a Redhead my wife decided to name the new pup Annie. We drove home yesterday with her being held by my buddy the whole way. First night went well overall. She slept 5 hours straight and that was good and very little fussing. Has a set of lungs but doesn't use them too much. First vet visit next week to continue shots etc. Should be a fun ride.

[Jimmy Goodtime]

What a sweet and beautiful little girl! Fun times ahead for sure!

[Maggiemollie]

A happy dog and family.

[Jeff S]

Great pictures Tom. I’m happy for you and the dog.

[DarylC]

Looking forward to your adventures with her.

[Stan Hillis]

Annie is a cutie, Tom. Isn't picking names fun? Just bought me a Meucci cue stick. Named her Susie Cue.

[Rbishop]

Beautiful pup!

[vaturkey]

Figuring things out and chillin.

[eightbore]

Tom, the first Irish to arrive at the Murphy household was in 1948, when I was not quite 3 years old. Penny had a nine pup litter in 1952 (don't know if I got the years right) kept Rusty, a very talented pheasant finder, for the best years of Pennsylvania pheasant populations. I got my first hunting license in 1958 and had several great years with Rusty. Unfortunately, the next several canine members of the Murphy family were English Setters and English Pointers, and lately, a great German Wirehair, Eva. I would love to welcome another Red dog into our family but am waiting for an offer.

[brushbuster]

Enjoy Tom nothing like a puppy to warm the soul.

[44whiskey]

hello Tom, how is the new pup doing? what does Sophie think about this new addition? she is a beauty and i am looking forward to updates and pics.all the best,Fred

[vaturkey]

hello Tom, how is the new pup doing? what does Sophie think about this new addition? she is a beauty and i am looking forward to updates and pics.all the best,Fred

Adjusting well. Sophie is slowly warming up to her, but not a fan of sharing her dog bed in the least. Only one pretty good nip so far. I think they will be fine a bit further down the road.

[200052]

In the 1960/80 's several high school/college students would loved to have had her around Philomont, Unison,
Bloomfield. Loudoun valley was a quail hunters wonderland even though we always wanted a really good dog.
I assume you have to go way down the valley now. Thanks for the pictures. Ed Farrand

[vaturkey]

In the 1960/80 's several high school/college students would loved to have had her around Philomont, Unison,
Bloomfield. Loudoun valley was a quail hunters wonderland even though we always wanted a really good dog.
I assume you have to go way down the valley now. Thanks for the pictures. Ed Farrand

There was a local barber who practiced his trade in Purcellville Va. Last name was Ratcliff. Anyway, he had a small fleet of brits and hunted Western Loudoun around Hamilton, Purcellville, Round Hill and Lovettsville. He enjoyed telling me stories about fantastic days of hunting Quail and even Pheasants in Loudoun County. He was an interesting fellow. You never wanted to get a haircut from him on a Monday morning because normally he would be hitting the sauce pretty heavy on the weekends. Anyway, I was in my early 40's and he was in his 60's then. Heck back in those days there were lots of Grouse around Bluemont Va and he hunted those as well, although he told me nothing beats a covey of Quail and a solid dog and a good double. PS. Almost no Quail in the Valley these days. A few, but not many. Most folks who have a covey never shoot a bird and just use them for training.

[vaturkey]

Sleeping well.