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Yesterday was Ollie's first birthday. Can't believe we've had him for 10 months. He has been such a joy to be around. He has brought us many,many smiles and giggles in the time we've had him. I am so proud of my boy. He is calm and well behaved with just the right amount of puppy enthusiasm and mischief. If I had designed a dog, it couldn't have been better than what we got.

We are lucky to have you my furry baby...may you live a long and healthy life and keep bringing us those…

So, yesterday on his walk, Ollie decided that a dead animal on the road would be fun to roll into. Had to take him in for a bath at the local self service dog wash. Everything changes at bath time. My spunky, happy little doodle boy disappears and is replaced by a whimpering, simpering, long-suffering dog who acts like he is on his way to a torture chamber. He also looks completely different. he looks black instead of brown and skinny :-) Here is the proof...

Luckily his attitude…

Ollie had his first ever professional grooming yesterday at Petsmart. I was a little apprehensive because I've heard it can go either way in those places. I told the groomer that I did not want him short and no shaving nose/muzzle area.

The groomer was really friendly and sweet and did a wonderful job. She was very sensitive to the fact that it was his first time ever at a groomer. He came out looking handsome and clean and happy. I can actually see his beautiful eyes now.

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It is a spectacular 75°F day here. We were driving to our local farmer's market when from the car I spotted a puppy exactly like Ollie. We stopped the car in the middle of the street and met the other shocked owner. It turns out that it is Ollie's sister who lives in the same town as us. They look so similar that it is crazy to see :-). We and the other owners were thrilled too! The puppies started playing right away and the girl puppy's owners were very friendly and nice so we've planned to…