“Feeney, get out your book!”
Well, we met the new addition to the family! In a beautiful stone farmhouse set in the South West of the province, we were picked by a pup whose name is now Ignatius Feeney. Here’s his first photo:
He’s an Irish Wheaten Terrier bred by Wayne & Susan Kemp of Marayne Wheatens in Drumbo. Their dogs are gorgeous and their approach to rearing and raising them is exactly in step with ours. Just a few weeks old, he’s still feisty and full of beans. Like his namesake, he has a ton of character.
Jack MacGowran
Ignatius Feeney is the character that Jack MacGowran plays in John Ford’s The Quiet Man, Squire Danahar’s right-hand man.
The name is an homage to the concept of the faithful companion—which we have no doubt that this Feeney will become for our family. (Let’s forget for the moment that he bets against his master at the end of the film; that’s another story…)
So now we wait with anticipation until he’s old enough to make the journey to our house, and leave his mom Remy—an absolutely amazing example of a terrier. I could’ve taken Remy home, she was so welcoming and affectionate. It’s going to be nice to have a sidekick again.
The Discussion
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very cute dog jesse.
i think you will probably get more exercise walking him everyday than you currently get from spinning. Certainly more enjoyment!
You might be right! Apparently these terriers can be energetic. What are the chances that I’ll be able to teach him to ride a bike, like those poodles in the circus? — Then I can take him to spinning to get him worn out. :)
Omgosh I’m in love, so sweet – can’t wait to meet him.
I must say you made a great choice on the name, looks like his namesake. I’ll have to call my next dog Innisfree :)
ttys,
Carrie.
Hi Jesse,
I just came across your blog after googling the Kemps – My partner and I have also just brought home a puppy from Remy’s litter! We got one of the females, and have named her Molly. Very fun to see a photo of one of her siblings. Good luck with him!! If you’d like to talk shop about our little rascals, feel free to shoot me an email.
Cheers,
Laura (and Matt) from Toronto
Thanks so much for touching base – yes, Finnegan (as he’s called mostly) is doing great and providing us with lots of laughs and affection. So cool to hear from you! I will definitely drop you a line; watch the blog – I have a number of new pics to show off. We’re up North at the moment – and Finn’s been enjoying the Muskokas, as we all do. thanks again for stopping by. :)
Came across your videos on youtube of katts and dog.Was a huge fan,loved rudy,know his bloodlines very well.Me being a breeder of rotts for 20 yrs
Hey Jesse,
I came across your website and want to say I was a huge fan of yours in your tv hit series Rin Tin Tin. I was probably about a pre-teen and watched every episode. Wondering why these old shows are not played anymore, one day I just thought, what happened to Rin Tin Tin. You tube allowed me to watch episodes and took me back to memory lane and where everyone is today. Love the blog enteries!
Amanda M.
I’ve seen a couple of programs on the “bear suit” and I keep asking myself;
Why is he going to all that bother? What purpose does it serve? After you get it on you are virtually immobile . It’s not like you are going to be able to do anything except stand there and annoy the bear. I guess we all have our personal windmills.
Re. Tigers yacht. Wanna bet she gets it as part of the settlement?
the first picture of a wheaten puppy that you posted is NOT an Irish wheaten…..it’s a North American one……
Now that would explain his aversion to Guinness!