We had no plans on adding another dog to our family, not at this particular time - Stegg was seven years old and Isak just over a year. But, you can't fight destiny! In February of 2002 our little Elias moved in!
There were people who expressed quite sceptical views on the newcomer's possibilities on fitting in - "Aren't you afraid for what Isak can do the little one?" But, Isak and Elias founde the path right into the heart of the other right away and, frankly - why did they think Isak would hurt the little puppy?
Elias, "the little fragile one", turned out to be a tough little puppy. He would have benefitted from a couple of thorough reprimands from the big dogs - they didn't give it to him then and he still haven't got any. He does exactly what he wants in his relations with Stegg and Isak. But, finally he has met his "superiour" - the tiny Miniature Schnauzer Lova, not even a year old, puts her foot down when she pays our house a visit and tells him who's the boss! And Elias, he doesn't gather a thing... "But, aren't I the boss...? I thought I can do whatever I please..." He listens to Lova and is quickly adapting to the new rules.
He's a tough dog as well as an extremely affectionate one - he cuddles up in my lap in front of the TV, sleeps close behind my back at bedtime - you can NEVER forget that he's there, he's always where I am. "I'm HERE!!!"
- He's a fast, fast mover, very ingenious, a true little rascal!
- One morning when I came home from work he had decorated our entire house with toilet paper! White toilet paper - EVERYWHERE! He was so proud of his mischief, so happy - he seemed to say "look mummy, isn't it nice?!", he fetched the empty paper roll and gave it to me just to show how proud he was.
- And who's idea is it to always keep flowers in pots on the window ledge? Elias is an innovative little fellow, he decided to plant all of my flowers in the - COUCH...
- We had to make a decision - Bjorn put Elias in the crate when he left home for work in the morning, I'd be home in just a couple of hours so that was ok we thought. Well, the next morning when I opened the front door I was greeted by, not two, but three (!) happy dogs!
- Bjorn assured me he had put Elias in the crate, so later that day I put him back in there for a while and spied on him - then I saw what he did... He took the crate door between his jaws, shaked it up and down until the lock came loose, then he used his thin muzzle and lifted the door until it was wide open... Elias was free!!
I have such a hard time disciplining this little rascal 'cause when he's been up to one of his mischieves and he senses my aggravation he like crawls under my skin, like he's saying "LOVE ME!"... And I always fall into the trap... He knows exactly how to work me - he found that out a long, long time ago!
Elias has always been great to bring everywhere, big crowds of people is no biggie, and he gets along with all dogs. He's a relaxed dog, full of joy and positivity.
This fall we visited a lure coursing training day. Elias got to try two baby races and he adored it. In the spring we'll probably going to let him do a few more races.
There's no trouble in letting Elias run off-leash - he always keep in close contact with me and he never runs far. When he runs free with his friends he's allowed to go a bit further. he races in full speed and it's such a joy to see the happiness in all the dogs' body language.
08-03-2003
To become a "foster daddy" at 4 ½ years of age to a wild and obstinate little Germans Pointer pup is something Elias feel is just sooo unnecessary - she stands on his toes, she takes his toys, she sleeps in his crate, she bites his ears... Tremendously unnecessary! But in spite of that he acts with perfect kindness to the little one and tries to play with her now and again - but he gives up pretty soon :-) Eventually I'm sure Elias and Ella will love each other too...
"The little fragile one" has grown and he's definitely not neither little nor fragile - he's a true tough guy with a mind of his own and so kind and loveable, too. What he really wants is simply TO BE LOVED!
Elias - a personality.
