We met Donna in January at a dog show. She had just lost her Bichon, Marco, and was at the show to see someone else. She just “happened” to sit right in front of me and Monroe. Monroe went down to visit Donna. We talked and Donna knew the only breed for her was Bichon Frise. She has waited patiently and today she got to take home her Bella.
Donna and Bella
Bella is all fluffed and ready to go to her new home.
Bella (on left) and Sunny say their farewells.
Spike is spreading joy wherever he goes.
Tristan, our little show boy, is doing great with his leash training.
The girls are 12 weeks old today. First they got a bath. Then they got to play with their new best friend, Sassy Paulson. Next they charmed the people in the lobby at the vet’s office. Puppy shots (oh well, no day is perfect).
Pretty Pink Girl
Orange Girl
The second puppy has left for his new home. Green Boy, Spike, will be well-loved.
A good-bye kiss
Happy new owners, Tom and Eileen.
I’m always concerned about a puppy’s first night in his new home. Here’s the excellent report for “Blue Boy.”
“What a wonderful puppy you gave me.
He didn’t want anything to eat when we got home so we went to bed. He snuggled up to me and fell asleep. I put him in his bed which is beside me. He woke up at five. He hasn’t cried at all. He ate a big breakfast and we played until six thirty. He seemed tired so I lay down on my bed and we both fell asleep. …. He is very adventuresome. Wants to see everything. I am right behind him to make sure I have puppy proofed everything. He has bonded to me not Jack yet. He wants me to hold him and I don’t want to spoil him. I think I may already done that. I will write again this afternoon. I love my Tristan Blue. That is his name and I wouldn’t trade him for a million dollars. Love, Audrey and Tristan Blue.”
It’s raining. I think it’s making the 11 week old puppies tired.
Green Boy with his head up. Then clockwise we have Pink Girl and Orange Girl
Pink Girl, now known as Bella.
Green Boy will be called Spike.
Here’s Sunny, formerly known as Orange Girl
Saying farewell to a puppy is bittersweet. I hate to see them go, but know they are going to be so happy in their new home. Blue Boy will be owned by Audrey, and co-owned by Dale Hunter, and will be a show boy. He has such a sweet temperament. He loved to hang out with me and get and give kisses. I know he will be a blessing
Good-bye my loving Blue Boy
You are off to a new and exciting adventure!
to Audrey and her family.
Simon came out of retirement to compete at the Bichon Frise Club of Puget Sound. Here is his photo from the Stud Dog class with his sons Baron and Buzz. That is Tiffanie Coe handling Buzz for us for the photo. She is usually seen on the lead of Leo the Leonberger. Thanks Tiffanie! (She is one of Simon’s biggest fans.)
Simon received the Select Dog award all three days of the shows with his son Baron winning top honors both days he competed.
Also a snap of our loot from the Specialty. Good times!!
Baron, CH Absolutely Agape Heartthrob, won Best of Breed at our local specialty show! He can now include BISS (Best in Specialty Show) before his name. On Sat. he was once again Best of Breed! What fantastic recognition for a special boy. Thank you to the judges, to Sheri for grooming him so beautifully and to Karen who handled him to his wins.
The Green Boy is getting cuter and cuter. My daughter has given him the nickname of “Larry the Legend.”
Blue Boy. He looks very inquisitive!