Introducing Tanuki

[Sukoshi's Mom]

Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze

Congratulations to all of you on your new family member. She is just darling! I LOVE puppies and am enjoying my new one as well. So happy Sukoshi has a new sister to break in. Now she will never be lonely again. How wonderful!
Just keep the pictures rolling in!!!

I didn't realize you got a new puppy! Congrats to you as well!!! Don't you worry about pics. I have the camera ready to go !!!

[Sukoshi's Mom]

Originally Posted by luckylady

Congratulations on your new baby girl Tanuki. She looks to be a beauty in the making. New little puppies are such a joy to have.... as we are so enjoying our new little Toby.
Congrats again; I'll be looking for those homecoming pictures in a few days.

Congrats on your new puppy as well!!! I'll be sure to post homecoming pics soon!!!

[Sukoshi's Mom]

Originally Posted by JuicyGirl

congrats she is too cute!

Thanks so much!

[michiko]

Jmmm... I am a Japanese... and Tanuki.... I think it is an interesting name... If you like it, I think that is all good!! I don't necessary think that all Japanese think the same about Tanuki, but Tanuki is definitely FAMOUS! in lovely tales that we have traditionally. Have you watched Heisei Tanuki Gassen Pompoko? It is a famous Japanese animation movie!! YOu may like the name more Tanuki has definitely an interesting character.... In the movie (tale), we say that Tanuki can transform to so many different things to fool humans!! It is very funny actually. We have the saying "be like a tanuki being bewitched by a man"

Originally Posted by Sukoshi's Mom

Thanks Cyndi!!! According to Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanuki), "Tanuki is the Japanese word for raccoon dog. They have been part of Japanese folklore since ancient times. The legendary tanuki is reputed to be mischievous and jolly, a master of disguise and shapeshifting, but somewhat gullible and absent-minded. Tanuki is often mistakenly translated as raccoon or badger."

I wanted another Japanese name so it kinda went with Sukoshi, and I first saw the Tanuki mentioned in a book titled 50 Things We Love About Japan, and I loved the description in the book, although the more I read about the Tanuki, the more hesitant I was to name her that because it's sorta a "drunken prankster" in Japanese folklore, commonly pictured carrying a bottle of sake in one hand and a promissory note in the other, with a large belly and testicles . Now...these things weren't necessarily things I wanted my Tanuki associated with , but it turns out there are lots of children's books starring the Tanuki (I've read a few, and they portray the Tanuki as a good thing), and the Wikipedia description really fits a Yorkie to a "T" (i.e. mischievous and jolly but gullible and absent-minded). So...after lots of research, we decided Tanuki was really the perfect name for our 2nd baby .

The Tanuki is actually a member of the dog family (http://www.americazoo.com/goto/index/mammals/251.htm), while people commonly mistake it for a raccoon, because of what it looks like. You can see from the pictures below that it would be easily mistaken!

I'm not going to be able to bring Tanuki to the June meet-up with me unless my hubby decides to go after all, since I can only fly one baby. I'll bring Sukoshi to this one since she's been around YT longer, and then maybe I can bring Tanuki to the next one (assuming there IS a "next one").

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[Sukoshi's Mom]

Originally Posted by nvnvgirl

Lisa, you are one lucky lady! What a cutie pie Tanuki is; she's going to have so much fun with Sukoshi! Have you presented her with her modeling contract yet, LOL? She's just adorable; I'm so jealous! I'm still waiting for my girl!

Thanks Seana! As for modeling...I've already been on the lookout for adorable outfits for our new baby girl. I'm hoping Sukoshi gives Tanuki all her great modeling tips...how great would THAT be!!! It'll probably go the other way though...Sukoshi will probably STOP modeling for me because she'll be distracted with Tanuki now . Guess we'll see. I hope you and Max get your girl someday! They're so much fun!

[Dina_Nichole]

Aww, she's adorable!!! Congrats on your new baby and I can't wait to see more pictures.

[michiko]

Hmmm I hope you are not taking my words personally.. I just wanted to be honest. Your yorkie is very adorable!

[PANAMA69]

Yayy a star is borne I'm so happy for you

[Shelby&Seymour]

... Congrats on your new lil Yorkie!!!....... today is the day!!!!

[chattiesmom]

What a doll! Isn't it fun bringing a new pup home!

[AVERYxo]

cant wait for more pictures!!!! today is the day!!!! how exciting Lisa!!!

[laurenr]

Soooooooooooo.......... where's da li'l munchkin? I feel like the Auntie waiting for the new arrival.

[diggy4]

Oh my gosh!! Diggy is so happy his beautiful girlfriend is getting a sissy! he didnt know she had been depressed He is very sad about that

He wishes all a smooth adjustment and sends Sukoshi much love!!!!!

[Sukoshi's Mom]

I'm so sorry for the delay in posting pics, but I just couldn't stop taking them long enough to actually post some . We've only had her 4 days, but I already have hundreds of pics of her . Anyway, without further ado...here are pics of Tanuki's homecoming... http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=111859.

[lilstar63100]

sukoshi!! i didnt know you got a sister!! i was just thinking to myself... i havent heard or seen sukoshi and lisa since christmas time... and it was so crazy i didnt get a chance to really talk to them.... so i search for your name... and look what i find!!! once tanuki gets all her shots and gets settled in youll have to bring her by petsmart so i can meet her! she looks adorable!