Post by Thor on Jan 24, 2022 0:09:20 GMT -5
Some of you probably saw Nibbles as part of a showoff thread I did of my holiday haul (where he was just one of many petz in a photograph). I wanted to share a bit (laughs) more about him since he's a really special gift from Ratqueen
The following story and images were not created by me-- but they were sent with my gift!! Please enjoy ;)
The following story and images were not created by me-- but they were sent with my gift!! Please enjoy ;)
The Origin of Nibbles
(written by Ratqueen )
It all started in 1996, as Bytes took his first careful steps out of Dogz 1 and onto the Windows 95 desktop. He had a whole 8 MB of RAM to roam around freely, but it was kind of lonely.
Stamp from RQ's PUGs shop
First Petz Duo: Dog Bytes (1996)
Stamp 1/2 in First Petz Duo Series, RKC 2021. Made with actual screenshot of my very first dog from Petz 1, Bytes, adopted in 1996, on a Windows 95 default teal background.
Bytes was reborn as a Great Dane in 1997, when he had to undergo a scary operation they called a "conversion". Petz 2, and then Petz 3 awaited with promises of friendship and love he had only been able to dream about so far, so he didn't hesitate. Indeed, it wasn't long until he found love with a first-gen Sheepdog hottie, followed by the birth of their first son, named Megabytes in honor of his dad. The proud Dane face would hereby be known as the Bytes family trademark for generations to come!
Megabytes had a happy childhood in Petz 3, growing up with lots of local friends and playing with all kinds of new exciting toys. He later moved to Petz 5, where he met his first of many loves, a Dane mixie named Sterling. Their first born, Octet, turned out to be a true mixie, looking a bit like everybody in the family.
Octet, who was born in Petz 5 in 2003, decided to up the antes by learning how to pose. Entering his first show in the Spring of 2003, he earned his SGCh title in less than 2 months, before even his own father knew that shows were a thing! Octet, who was all for breaking family traditions, went out into the wide wide world without thinking twice, meeting and falling for a fancy Papillon mixie named Lala, who barked with a heavy French accent.
Crumpet was the pick of the litter when she was born in 2006, with strong Dane & Sheepdog looks, but also her mother's delicate Papillon features. Following her illustrious parents' footsteps, she entered the show ring with confidence, earning her SGCh title in a record 2-weeks time! She went on to become one of RKC's most cherished breeders, encountering many suitors from all over the world.
SGCh. RKC's Plump Sweetness
Crumpet
From Out of Retirement Show 2017: Picked her because she's the great-granddaughter of the first dog I adopted in Petz 1, so she's very special to me! Also, she earned her SGCh title in September 2006, so that would be exactly 11 years ago this month :)
In 2021, still feeling in her prime at the ripe old age of 15, Crumpet met her latest love, a Dachshund mixie they called Mariposo, on that dating site named PUGs. Intrigued by his German origins and Italian nickname, she found him very charming indeed! His looks didn't hurt either -- no Geralt of Rivia, but hey, he was quite a looker nonetheless!
Little Nibbles was the fruit born of their passion. He may have a smaller bite than his great-great-granddad Bytes, but there is no mistaking his famous ancestry, as the Great Dane face and pudgy body run in his family. Growing up in an international household, he may surprise you with his linguistic talents, barking such things as "woof la la", "bellissimoof", or "achtoof" without even thinking about it.
Nibbles is now old enough to leave the nest. He couldn't be more excited to go to Thor's fabled estate, in the far-far land of California, and as a Christmas present no less! He heard she was so very nice, and may even bake him home-made pizza if he gives her puppy eyes!
(written by Ratqueen )
It all started in 1996, as Bytes took his first careful steps out of Dogz 1 and onto the Windows 95 desktop. He had a whole 8 MB of RAM to roam around freely, but it was kind of lonely.
Stamp from RQ's PUGs shop
First Petz Duo: Dog Bytes (1996)
Stamp 1/2 in First Petz Duo Series, RKC 2021. Made with actual screenshot of my very first dog from Petz 1, Bytes, adopted in 1996, on a Windows 95 default teal background.
Bytes was reborn as a Great Dane in 1997, when he had to undergo a scary operation they called a "conversion". Petz 2, and then Petz 3 awaited with promises of friendship and love he had only been able to dream about so far, so he didn't hesitate. Indeed, it wasn't long until he found love with a first-gen Sheepdog hottie, followed by the birth of their first son, named Megabytes in honor of his dad. The proud Dane face would hereby be known as the Bytes family trademark for generations to come!
Megabytes had a happy childhood in Petz 3, growing up with lots of local friends and playing with all kinds of new exciting toys. He later moved to Petz 5, where he met his first of many loves, a Dane mixie named Sterling. Their first born, Octet, turned out to be a true mixie, looking a bit like everybody in the family.
Octet, who was born in Petz 5 in 2003, decided to up the antes by learning how to pose. Entering his first show in the Spring of 2003, he earned his SGCh title in less than 2 months, before even his own father knew that shows were a thing! Octet, who was all for breaking family traditions, went out into the wide wide world without thinking twice, meeting and falling for a fancy Papillon mixie named Lala, who barked with a heavy French accent.
Crumpet was the pick of the litter when she was born in 2006, with strong Dane & Sheepdog looks, but also her mother's delicate Papillon features. Following her illustrious parents' footsteps, she entered the show ring with confidence, earning her SGCh title in a record 2-weeks time! She went on to become one of RKC's most cherished breeders, encountering many suitors from all over the world.
SGCh. RKC's Plump Sweetness
Crumpet
From Out of Retirement Show 2017: Picked her because she's the great-granddaughter of the first dog I adopted in Petz 1, so she's very special to me! Also, she earned her SGCh title in September 2006, so that would be exactly 11 years ago this month :)
In 2021, still feeling in her prime at the ripe old age of 15, Crumpet met her latest love, a Dachshund mixie they called Mariposo, on that dating site named PUGs. Intrigued by his German origins and Italian nickname, she found him very charming indeed! His looks didn't hurt either -- no Geralt of Rivia, but hey, he was quite a looker nonetheless!
Little Nibbles was the fruit born of their passion. He may have a smaller bite than his great-great-granddad Bytes, but there is no mistaking his famous ancestry, as the Great Dane face and pudgy body run in his family. Growing up in an international household, he may surprise you with his linguistic talents, barking such things as "woof la la", "bellissimoof", or "achtoof" without even thinking about it.
Nibbles is now old enough to leave the nest. He couldn't be more excited to go to Thor's fabled estate, in the far-far land of California, and as a Christmas present no less! He heard she was so very nice, and may even bake him home-made pizza if he gives her puppy eyes!
I'm surprised he's willing, given his bratty tendencies -- I guess the power of the treat compels him!
I've been a slacker. *blush*