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It’s a BOY!

December 22, 2009 by Janice

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Introducing the newest member of the 5 Minutes for Mom family…

AJ - our new puppy

A.J.

After years of wishing, wanting and begging, my son Jackson finally has a dog!

Last week, we decided that the time was right for our family to expand one more time. To read more about our decision, read my post, The Doctor Ordered a Dog.

AJ’s name is a fun twist that Jackson came up with, based on Jackson’ name, Jackson Andrew.

AJ is a cross between a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a Beagle. This hybrid breed is often called a Beaglier.

I had searched through hundreds of rescue dogs before I came across AJ. He is almost 11 weeks old and the absolute perfect dog for our family.

Beagliers are great with children and AJ has a wonderful, sweet temperment already. Jackson absolutely adores AJ and is a doting big brother just as I knew he would be.

Olivia loves AJ too and is thrilled to have a dog of her own. Susan’s kids Julia and Sophia are also completely taken with our little Beaglier and are of course asking Susan when they can get a puppy of their own!

After years of resisting getting a dog, (I am already so busy as it is!) I feel totally at peace about our decision to bring AJ into our family. God certainly had all the details and timing worked out and despite the trials of trying to housebreak this little puppy, I am in new motherhood bliss.

Thank you SO VERY MUCH for all of your advice and support on my post about our decision to get a dog. Your comments mean SO much to me! Thank you!!!

And here is one more shot of a very sleepy AJ at the end of his first day in his new home…

AJ - our new puppy sleeping

Written by Janice, 5 Minutes for Mom co-founder
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37 Comments

  1. Jamie says

    December 9, 2015 at 11:33 pm

    We are considering a dog for our 3 kids who ALL have ADHD and anxiety. Can you tell me what led you to this breed for your son with ADHD/anxiety?

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    • Susan says

      December 10, 2015 at 3:40 pm

      In Janice’s case, when she chose this rescue puppy, she didn’t actually know for sure the breed… and what they thought he was, turned out to be different than he likely is. He’s much bigger than they expected him to be. But he has a very gentle, relaxed and playful demeanour and that is the most important thing. He’s very good with kids.

      I’d say mixed breeds often have the benefit of gentle personalities and larger dogs often are the most relaxed.

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  2. Kirsten says

    December 23, 2009 at 11:49 pm

    Congratulations on your new family member! He looks adorable.

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  3. Erica says

    December 23, 2009 at 11:10 pm

    OH JANICE HE IS SOOOOOOO CUTE! I WANT ONE! 😀

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  4. Donna C. says

    December 23, 2009 at 9:11 pm

    oh- such a cute puppie:)

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  5. Piroska says

    December 23, 2009 at 5:05 pm

    He is just the cutest thing! Makes me want to run out and get one!!
    Isn’t it such a great feeling when you find “the one”.
    How wonderful…
    :o)

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  6. Crystal Warren says

    December 23, 2009 at 4:18 pm

    Ohhh he’s a doll baby!!! I think a child having a pet at some point is essential to growing up and learning to care and love something. I hope your son has many happy years with his devoted companion!

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  7. crunchy domestic goddess (amy) says

    December 23, 2009 at 2:58 pm

    sooo cute! what a great christmas present. 🙂

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  8. Colleen Pelar, CPDT, CDBC says

    December 23, 2009 at 12:27 pm

    AJ is adorable. I hope Jackson and Olivia love having a dog in the family. If you need any tips for managing kid-and-dog interactions, check out . Enjoy!

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  9. Casy says

    December 23, 2009 at 10:29 am

    He is just adorable!!

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  10. Kelly says

    December 23, 2009 at 10:04 am

    OH! MY! WORD!

    The puppy cuteness? At Christmas?!? BONUS points for being the Best Mom Ever. I’m so happy for Jackson.

    (I laughed at your title, by the way. Because I had almost the exact same headline yesterday.)

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  11. hotpantsâ„¢ says

    December 23, 2009 at 10:03 am

    What an adorable puppy!

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  12. Rona says

    December 23, 2009 at 9:29 am

    Congratulations on your new arrival. And kudos for adopting him.

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  13. Ma21cuteboy says

    December 23, 2009 at 7:15 am

    AJ is sooo cute! I hope that he makes your family happy; most of all helps Jackson with his “challenges”
    Happy Holidays!!

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  14. Michelle says

    December 23, 2009 at 12:32 am

    He is absolutely adorable! Makes me want a dog…Mmm…yep think I’ll wait until the little guy can feed it.

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  15. Amys blah, blah, blogging says

    December 23, 2009 at 12:26 am

    Oh, he is so stinkin’ cute! Hope it all works out well, glad everyone is so in love!

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  16. Tonya says

    December 22, 2009 at 11:50 pm

    He is just too cute for words! I have wanted a King Charles! They are super cute and super soft, Congratulations 🙂

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  17. Naomi says

    December 22, 2009 at 11:36 pm

    He is so cute! He look a lot like our poor puppy Ludella who we lost recently. The Humane Society said she was a beagle mix but her coloring was very like AJ’s:

    http://superdumbsupervillain.blogspot.com/2009/11/oh-yes-we-did.html

    Keep him safe and happy. He looks like a wonderful dog.

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  18. Cathy says

    December 22, 2009 at 11:24 pm

    What a sweetheart..and look at those baby pink toes he’s sportin’.. Merry Christmas and welcome AJ..

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  19. Jen says

    December 22, 2009 at 11:11 pm

    Congrats!! He’s adorable. What a great Christmas present for the kids. Happy Holidays!!!!

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  20. Lindsey says

    December 22, 2009 at 10:49 pm

    Cute cute CUTE! I’ll bet Jackson is thrilled. 🙂

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  21. Mikki says

    December 22, 2009 at 10:28 pm

    Oh my goodness. If he isn’t the cutest thing. And what a great mix of dog! I know both breeds and they are great!

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  22. Jen says

    December 22, 2009 at 9:52 pm

    Cavalier and a beagle…what a terrific combo!

    Congratulations on your pick; don’t think you could have found a cuter pup anywhere.

    Have fun with him 🙂

    Reply
  23. j says

    December 22, 2009 at 9:43 pm

    funny how things have a way of working out. your family is very lucky and so is little aj.

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  24. melissa says

    December 22, 2009 at 9:34 pm

    That is the cutest little puppy! Congrats on your new addition. I am now activly searching the internet for one of these little guys. We have been researching for a while now what kind of dog would best suit our family! Thanks!

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  25. queen-size funny bone says

    December 22, 2009 at 8:59 pm

    oh what a cute little pup. I’m sure you will all be very happy together.

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  26. StephanieS says

    December 22, 2009 at 8:54 pm

    Isn’t he sweet? Congrats! And I love his creative name. If we ever get a dog, I think I’d want one like that one. Tim, however, would probably much prefer a bigger “hunting” dog. 😉

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  27. Trudy says

    December 22, 2009 at 8:36 pm

    I think that he may bethe cutest puppy I have ever seen.
    Is there a rescue organization just for this kind of dog?

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  28. RC says

    December 22, 2009 at 8:17 pm

    Congrats!

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  29. jubilee says

    December 22, 2009 at 8:05 pm

    Really, could there be a cuter dog?!

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  30. Katie says

    December 22, 2009 at 7:51 pm

    Oh my gosh, what a cutiepie! I’m not letting my boys anywhere near this post or they’ll be reminding me that Santa can bring anything and it’s not too late to ask.

    Reply
  31. Deb - Mom of 3 Girls says

    December 22, 2009 at 7:42 pm

    Oh he is so sweet! And I’m not letting Hannah see this post – she’d start her begging all over again, lol. 😉

    Congrats on the new family member!

    Reply

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