Welcome December!

“I wander forth this chill December dawn: 

John Frost and all his elves are out, I see, 

As busy as the elfin world can be, 

Clothing a world asleep with fleecy lawn.” 

~Robert Buchanan, “Snow"

So...Do you have all your shopping done yet? I can brag and say "yes!"...plus (don't hate me) all the gifts are wrapped. I had to get myself (and the family) in gear this year to get it all taken care of before I left for the AKC National Dog show in Orlando. I am not showing but am driving down to present the American Lhasa Apso Club's judges' education seminar on the breed. I enjoy giving the seminar and telling people about the breed I love.

Helpful Link

I found this on the internet: The 12 Days of Christmas Pet Hazard Series.

The series is from the Paws & Play newsletter, which introduces it as follows: "12 common Christmas pet hazards that we feel belong on Santa’s “naughty” list — after all, St. Nick is a huge pet lover, right? Each hazard is listed below, along with some important quick-look information and awareness. And there's more in-depth information in the article, so you’ll have all the awareness and tips you need to ensure that your pets receive the greatest present you can give them… a happy, healthy, safe time with you and your family."

This Boy Needs A Home!

We have one puppy left from the Josh and Greta litter. He is now 11 weeks old. When his sisters left, we had to listen to very mournful crying one entire night. Then he decided that being an only puppy was not such a terrible thing. Best of all, he taught himself to use the newspapers and piddle pads when he had to potty! Smart puppy! He was originally spoken for but his potential owners had a change in their schedule and decided to take a puppy from the Jenna litter instead. So if you or someone you know wants to fall in love with a great puppy, get in touch! 

We call him Enzo

Speaking of the Jenna Puppies...

Here are photos of the four puppies at age 3 weeks. They are getting more photogenic! 

Male #1

Male #2

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Male #3

Female

Other Notes and Photos

Our Winter (Joyslyn Mon Ami Winter Wind) was 11 months old on December 4. She had a spa day, with grooming and bath, so we took some photos.

Mickey wrote, "Happy Thanksgiving to you & Lynn. Love your blog & the informational links. Biddy & I just saw there is a dog show in Co. Bluffs on the morning news. She is not a TV watcher so I couldn't get her to watch the dogs. Love the puppy pictures. My kids keep on trying to get me to get a second dog, they each have two dogs. They think Biddy needs a playmate, but I remind them they would have to babysit 2 dogs when we are gone. hahahahaaa"

(Mickey: Tell them to buy you Enzo for Christmas!! LOL)

From the Johnsons: "Here’s a photo of Snickers.  He is just the love of our family. He is just amazing and so full of love.  We again can’t thank you enough for giving us this blessing.  Very thankful for you and Snickers. Hope you are doing well and we wanted to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving. We watch your blog and truly are thinking of getting him a sibling. Thank you again!!"

Tom wrote on the occasion of Griffin’s 8th birthday: 

"Joyce, Griffin sends greetings on his 8th birthday.  For some reason I have been unable to send/attach pictures, but I will when my tech consultant -- my grandson --  visits next.  Griffin is in excellent health and still generates smiles and hugs from family and new friends.  He has been a joy to us.  Have a Happy Thanksgiving."

Mary, who owns Griffin’s litter brother, Rafe, sent a photo of Rafe for his 8th birthday. "Rafe" wrote, "It’s my birthday tomorrow. Mom says I am getting 13 inches of snow. Hope there’s some cookies to go with it!!"

Rafe - now 8 years old

YoYo and Biscuit are both doing well in their new homes. Colleen wrote about Biscuit: "Thanks so much for checking in. Biscuit seems to be settling in just fine here with us. She's been teething pretty hard, since a day or two after we got home with her.  She wants to chew on almost everything!  She goes through moments when she is pretty wild and runs around a lot and is quite playful.  She sleeps well through the night, with the occasional potty accident. ...we're very happy with her and think she is a sweetheart.  Bridget is getting along great with her too."

Mark wrote about YoYo (we called her Sassy): "She has me, Collin, and Lili at the beck and call. She already does so many funny things. She loves  going outside, we have a two  level deck, with one step each, from day one she crawled up the step, and on the way down she leaps like superman, all four legs in the air, everything is new, the yard the grass, she brings in a leaf every time. Lili has a bed in the family room, she [YoYo] drags it around by the White tag on the bottom, turns it over, that is where she naps during the day. So Lili is finally getting used to her. The first day was contentious, lots of growling and snapping hair standing up on her neck. Lili gets jealous when the puppy gets too close to Collin when she is in his lap. Yesterday they actually played with a tennis ball together, there is a piece of the cover torn off, so Yoyo can pick it up and run with it. Lili still doesn’t know what to think of her, she has to watch where she’s at all times, especially in the yard. Lili  has gotten smart she goes on the couch to get away from her. Yoyo forgets and gets over rambunctious. Lili has to put her in her place , once again .....doesn’t faze yoyo too much, she just desperately wants  to play with her…She is more than content to have anybody hold and cuddle her, will fall asleep while you are holding her."

YoYo sleeping off a day of hard play!

That's it for today. Thanks for reading!

Joyce