It's been about one and a half months since we brought our Molly home, and she's such a joy in our lives! She has her own personality - she's brave, loving, feisty, curious, and intelligent! She loves to go for walks, chase tennis balls, and chew on her toys. She's almost potty-trained (she can go through the doggie-door to the screened-in porch where her papers are).

Yesterday she went to the dog park for the first time. It's very close by, so we got there at 6 p.m. You park and there are two gates; one labeled "Big dogs" and the other labeled "Small dogs." We went to the latter, obviously, and the first thing she did after the leash came off was to run away as quickly as she could! There were lots of other dogs there. Most of them were much larger than she is (since she's so uber-tiny), but there were a couple of chihuahuas, some Italian greyhounds, a miniature pincer, and a shih tzu that weren't too much bigger (in fact one of the full-grown chihuahuas was only four pounds!). She had a BLAST! She ran, she jumped, she bounced, she chased, she ran away, she sniffed noses (and butts), she nipped and barked and rolled and tumbled and generally played as hard as she could. It was awesome! Everybody there loved her and they all wanted to hold her. Lots of people were surprised to learn that she's a poodle -- they didn't know poodles came in brown.

So we came home, and the first thing she did when she was put down was to go for a toy! We're totally bringing her there as often as we possibly can!

Thank you so much for Molly. Every day with her is good day.

Sincerely,
the Fleemans
Chocolate poodle puppy from Caliente' and Timber
October, 2004

Just wanted you to see Treasure after his first "Big Boy" haircut. I'm sure the next time will look even better. He still has baby hair. Don't worry, he hasn't become a "redneck truck dog". This was the only place he would sit still. We love him so much and he is so sweet and cuddly. Just what I wanted. He is also a good watch dog. He is the only inside dog we have that will bark if someone comes to the door. Will send future pictures if you like.

Susan W.
Male poodle puppy from Loopay and FuzzE

Just wanted to give you an update on Annie and Mackenzie. They seem to have had a growth spurt. They are about 11" high at the shoulder now. Mackenzie weighs 8.5 lbs. and 'Lil Annie weighs 7.5 lbs. They went to the groomer today and then to PetSmart. One lady asked if they were show dogs and another one said she thought they weren't real....she said they were too pretty and "perfect" to be real. They really are beautiful, intelligent and so very sweet. Whoever gets Thing's puppies will be very happy and lucky!

Hi Michele,
You have been in our thoughts, we hope everything went OK for you during the fires, I am sure it can be frighteneing. Guess you've had enough of that.

Kelly is doing well. She gets an hour walk early in the am. and then is ready for her day. She is housebroken before 4 months. She is so alert and attentive to details. Revolving life around my pup has been rewarding, and everyone can see it in Kelly.

Thanks for your good work, I'm getting dogsitting offers!

Donna, Mike and Kelly C., Delray Beach, Florida
6-10-06
Apricot miniature poodle puppy from Katie and Irfan