Snoucher?

I received the most wonderful note from my boy Sherpa. He is so handsome and has quite a way with words. I love you Sherpa.

Mom,
I can't believe I celebrated my 4 month birthday last week. A lot has happen since I left home........... Last week-end I went to the groomer to have my nails trimmed and a wash & dry (dad says he doesn't do nails)......When we arrived at the groomers, the groomer told dad she would trim around my eyes and my paws....I could see panic in dad's face because I knew he didn't want my eyes or paws trimmed.....It was all so new and he really wants me to look like older brother Angus....The only trimming he wanted was my bottom clipped for sanitary purposes, but did not want me to have a baboon butt either....
Dad didn't want to offend the groomer or come across as a know-it- all (you know some hair cutters can be temperamental or
even bitchy) so he asked the groomer to do him a favor...In his kindest voice....he asked "please work with me and Sherpa as this is a new experience for both of us, I would like to start out with a full coat and if we decide it's too difficult to manage we can make adjustments along the way". ...I could hear dad say under his breath if I wanted my dog to look like a Snoucher I would have gotten a Snoucher :) ...... He also asked the groomer to trim my bottom. The groomer responded with a
big smile and said "I absolutely understand and I'll also be sure his butt doesn't look like a baboon from behind". I think dad and my new groomer (Angelia) are best friends, when he came to pick me up, everyone was all smiles and I looked like a
million bucks..... if I do say so myself......:-) Angelia also told us she was excited we were going to try to go with a full coat and she looked forward to working with us......Dad knows he made some assumptions about the groomer... :) but he was going to be leaving precious cargo and didn't want to rock the boat.......

Oh, I almost forgot....before I went to the groomer I went to doggie playtime at "the Good Dog Spot" not far from my house......From 9:00-10:00 am on Saturday mornings lots of pups and smaller dogs get to hang out and play in this great big room and also run outside to an area that is fenced in......I met lots of new friends, there were about 15 of us jumping, running, barking, sniffing butts and having a ball......Dad calls it socializing, I call
it FUN!!!

The next day my dads and I went to my second obedience training class...I thought it was going to be a lot of work, but once I got there I realized they were teaching them, not me :)....I'm a smart little guy, all you have to do is reward me positively and I'll do anything....They both had a clicker and when I was good I got a treat...SIT, DOWN, STAY,
etc. .....This was fun I can't wait for my next class.......

I'm looking forward to spring and many more new adventures.

Miss you.

Big hugs-Sherpa

Lexie

Do you remember when, out of the clear blue sky, I was asked to help find a home for a TT named Lexie? I wrote about it in my post Playing With Matches A Girl Can Get Burned. Well, I received an update and some pics from Carole, Lexie's new mom. I never ever heard another peep from Lexie's first mom, Joy. Nope. No thank you or nothin'. Joy? I'm not sorry I helped out though cause Lexie and her new mom and dad are really happing together. Their cat, Tobey, looks quite satisfied with the arrangement as well.

Hi Suddie.
Lexie is doing great, we feel so fortunate to have found her. Again, thank you!!
She's a wonderful dog, friendly, affectionate, smart. Sometimes I think she can read my mind. That's inside. Outside is a different story! She has a mind of her own, but we're working on that!
My husband is ready to get another TT, that's how good she is.
Here are some pictures.
Hope all is well with you.
Carole

Too Cold For Comfort

I received some pics and a funny note from Sage and Lucas, my PBGV friends, who now live in COLD, COLD Sweden:

Suddie...We thought u might like some pics of us with our balls in the snow...I mean..snow balls in our coats.....Sage and Lucas

Pandora's Truck

Looks like my Pandora is now driving a classic pickup. And how about that scarf? That sure is something. Maybe she saw that recent movie about Amelia Earhart. She looks more like Amelia than Hillary Swank. I'm a bit worried though because I heard that a woman wearing a long scarf was nearly decapitated when it got caught in an escalator. You be careful Pandy. I have a sneaking feeling that Toby is using that fine ride to pick up the bitches.

Pandy sent me a sweet note:

Hi Mom,
Finally getting around to let you know what’s going on in my life here in California. I am having a grand time chasing my Dad, Toby, around wherever I can, either here in Palm Springs or San Diego. But I like it here in Palm Springs because I have more space and bushes to hide in when I get a little tired. At first I don’t think Dad liked the idea of having competition in attention from our other Dads, but now he has gotten used to having me around. Although, at times he sneaks under a bed to escape from my shenanigans such as pulling his hair. I am learning about grooming and I think I have learned that it is better to relax and let my Dads brush me and I do like the attention I get then. Also, I have learned that walking on a leash is lots of fun, especially if I go alone without Toby. If I go with him I don’t get to chase him and I just have to keep pulling on the leash to try to catch up with him. Yesterday we both had a bath and I kind of like that. I think tomorrow we are going back to San Diego and on the way I might meet my handler for the first time, so we can plan on our first show in April. I hear that the shows are fun, because I will meet lots of other TTs and get a lot of attention from the judges and the people that will be watching me. I miss you and all my brothers and sisters, especially older brother and sister, Angus and Roxie, but I am having a good time here. Lots of love and kisses. Pandy

We all miss you too Pandy. Give your dad's hair a good yank for me.

Stops Traffic

I can see why beautiful Bruin is stopping traffic. He's gorgeous! And he still has the toys I sent him off with! Such a good boy.

Somethin's Bruin

Or, maybe, I should say Bruin is somethin'.
I received a great update from Bruin's new mom:

Bruin is duin great! We are all madly in love with him and still can't believe how good he is! He rides up to Vermont every weekend and has made lots of friends at the ski mountain. He has just finished his first obedience class and has had great fun socializing with all the other dogs. We are still trying to perfect the sit stay down moves. His temperament is really an unbelievable fit for our family.

Healthwise we are up to date with all our shots. Think he is up to 12 pounds or so. Seems like he is suddenly growing fast and his coat is getting thicker. Thinking we will have our first visit to the groomer soon.

Suddie, Bruin has learned to walk on a leash quite nicely. He walks the kids to and from school every day and has many admirers along his route. The crossing guard, Rosie, really wants to scoop him up and take him home to her grandchildren. Some people even stop their cars to inquire about what kind of dog Bruin is or how gorgeous he is. He's really quite popular around town. He is also quite the sled dog! He loves to chase the kids on their sleds up and down the hills of Vermont. We're even thinking of getting him on skis or possibly a snow board next year.

Bruin has quite a few puppy friends in his new town. He loves a big golden doodle named Tucker and they have lots of fun exhausting each other playing. He just met a cute golden lab puppy named Annabel, who he is quite taken with. He is also set to have some play time with a brand new Norwich terrier named Scooter when he gets back from his February vacation. Once they all get a little older, we will take them to a very cool place called Bare Cove Park where they can run and play with other friends to their hearts content.

Bruin also gets along famously with his cousins, Farley, a bearded collie and Josh and Oliver, 2 havaneese guys, who live in Vermont. He gets to see them every month or so and would really like more time with them. The cousins find Bruin's energy a little exhausting after a while, but overall they quite like him even if they don't always show it. Need to get going on our daily walk to school and then are headed up to Vermont for the school break for lots of fun in the snow.

Bruin is a really happy guy. The kids want me to tell you that he smiles when you rub his belly.

Will send pics soon!

Deb

Fancy

I really love to watch this TT, Fancy, compete in agility competition and I know you will too.

Here is a note from her owner:

It has been a while since I posted any Fancy agility runs. We've still been competing, just haven't been getting filmed! Not sure if I shared, but Fancy made the finals again at the AKC Invitational back in December. Again I had a bobble which kept us from a clean run in the finals, but we finished up 8th in the very competitive 20 inch class. We are driving to Oklahoma for the AKC Agility Championship in March.

Here is our video from this weekend.