Bath Time

Hi All,
Dear Readers, Blake smells! I know you find this hard to believe - he is a poodle after all.   Due to the surgical removal of one of his toys (see previous blog entries for details), he could not be groomed.  Unlike Baron, who, believe it or not, prefers to walk around mud puddles, Blake jumps into them!  Blake's faithful servant (that would be me) had no choice but to bravely bathe him, despite Master's entreaties not to.  It was a beautiful day - 85 degrees and sunny.  When Master returned home from work, he wondered why Blake was dripping wet. I simply told him there was a freak shower and Blake was caught in it.   Alls well that ends well.    Botswain

oops

Hi All
I neglected to explain in my last post, that while the adorable teddy bear featured, did not need to be surgically removed; yes, Blake regurgitated it whole (is this fun or what?), the smaller squeaky toy (size of a $1 bill), did require surgical removal.  This "rescue" dog may look like a "lamb" but he is a survivor.  Actually, you have to admire that about the little guy.
All for now - I am still recovering from Blake's surgery.
Botswain

True Confessions

Hi All,
This may come as a surprise to some of you, but Baron and Blake's loyal employee (that would be me) is not much of a cook.  Nonetheless, it was a shock to discover that Blake will do anything to avoid a home-cooked meal, particularly if I am the cook.  He recently needed emergency surgery to remove a dog toy (squeaker included) which he enthusiastically swallowed.  Fortunately the 4 1/2 inch teddy bear (shown below) did not require surgical removal - trust me, you don't want the details. 
I am insulted - he prefers eating random dog toys (heaven knows where he got them) to my cooking!  By the way, if you are missing this bear, please let me know; I will be delighted to return it to its rightful owner.
All for now,
Botswain

Introducing Toby

Hi All,
Awhile ago I wrote about the loss of "cousin Oliver", a feisty Lakeland Terrior.  Today I am thrilled to announce that Oliver's beloved human "mom" has a new Lakeland Terrior - Toby!  Toby is absolutely adorable!  I visited him (without his canine cousins), and he is handsome and sweet.  He has a cute square face and a gentle manner.  Of course, he was only in his home for 1/2 hour when I visited, so who know what will happen as he becomes more comfortable?  Isn't he cute?

I can't wait until he meets Baron and Blake (good luck to all)!

Botswain

To the Dogs!

Hi All,
Do not be mislead by the title of this post.  It is not a toast, as in "To the dogs"...  It is entitled "To the Dogs" because our house is "going to the dogs" quite literally (see will for details).  It is unbelievable - muddy footprints everywhere.  Blake, who is adorable, is not as innocent as he appears.  He was sitting at my feet, munching on a bone. I looked down and discovered he was munching on the chair. sigh
Baron adores his little brother, and feels quite protective of him.  If the dogs are in the car and someone approaches (like a friend of mine), he growls.  Blake is a survivor, and can take care of himself. 
All for now - too tired to write more.  Did I mention that Blake awakens between 4-5:30 am each morning?  I had better get to bed.
Botswain

Introducing Blake!

Hi All,
We did it!!!  We adopted a baby brother for Baron.  Blake (as in William Blake, the poet) is a small red standard poodle.  Due to the circumstances of his adoption, we are not certain of his age.  We think he is 4-6 months old.  He will not be large, which is fine with Baron, who wants to remain "top dog".  He is absolutely lovely, with a sweet, calm (hooray) disposition.  He had wonderful foster parents, Laura and Frank, who had him for 2 months, and also fell in love with him.  Lucky for us, they already have 4 standard poodles - 2 red and 2 black.  You should see them!  In fact they just bred their red male for the 2nd time, so if anyone out there wants a red poodle puppy, Baron can you give you a character reference.
Blake has adjusted fairly easily, due to the excellent care he received from Laura and Frank.  It has been hardest on Baron, who always wanted a sibling until he had one (sound like any children we know?).
I have to close, but was too excited to wait until I had more time to write.  As of now, Blake and Baron are resting comfortably.

 

Regards to all,
Botswain

A baby brother for Baron?

Hi All,
Baron and I were at Poodle Park today. We were thrilled to learn that Whiskey, an absolutely adorable red poodle puppy, has not been rescued yet.  Whiskey is about 5 months old, sweet and very mellow.  His foster mother considers him to be one of the loveliest poodles she has fostered (she fostered about 20).  In fact, she would adopt him except for the small detail that she already has FOUR standard poodles.  Her youngest, 13 weeks old, was a birthday present. Did I mention that we poodle people are exuberant about our poodles?  Some are more exuberant than others.  Master, for example, was NOT exuberant to learn of Baron's interest in a baby brother, and even less exuberant to learn of my interest.  Dear readers, let us know what you think.  Baron is not meant to be an only child.

 

Botswain
PS
Whiskey's name can easily be changed - Champagne, perhaps?