Ember's Big Day

[Jen & Ember]

Well, what a day for little Ember! 

Ember is now nearly 6 months (on Christmas Eve!) and is growing, growing, growing. She's about 32lbs and is just the happiest, sweetest, loveliest puppy I have ever met (yes, I suppose I am biased). She graduated from Puppy II last week and is a master at basic commands of 'sit' and 'down', and is about 95% on coming when called now. She also can 'gimme five' to the delight of everyone who meets her. 

So today, Ember went off to doggie daycare like she does every Wednesday. They have a mobile groomer that comes out every couple of weeks and Ember got her first big haircut. I was nervous all day, wondering what she might look like. I had gotten lots of (unsolicited) comments from people that she needed a clip and I caved to the peer pressure. We haven't had any matting problems at all, but I figured it wouldn't hurt to get her exposed to the full groom, and I know that her fur will grow again. 

Well, I picked her up and oh my goodness does she look adorable. She looks so much tinier now and just like a little lamb. She feels so soft, like a fleece blanket. I can't get over it. I really do miss her long fur, but I think she looks SO cute and fluffy. 

Before:

After:

And NOW... she just got her very first antler (thanks Food Group!) and is obsessed. Good day for a good puppy. 

[Julie, Boomer, Milo & Casey]

Beautiful!   I love a freshly groomed doodle!!  

[Bryce P]

Hope she had fun.

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

She looks great and I love her color. Looks like my Murphy in color.

[F, Calla & Luca]

Beautiful girl and the new do is lovely.

[Jennifer,Chloe & Myla]

Wow she looks different and so cute! Antler too!! Chloe & Myla are jealous of the antler!!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Glad Ember likes her antler! She looks adorable.

[Christine & Shelby]

Ember looks great... I remember Shelby's first cut.... and I loved her short too.  I have learned not to get too stressed about the grooming any more.... because the reality is it grows out sooooo fast.  

[Carol and Banjo]

Ember you are so cute in your new coat!      I never like getting Banjo cut either....but always love the soft little lamb that comes home!     Banjo and Ember share a birthday!    He will be celebrating his 2nd birthday on Christmas Eve.

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

She looks great. Ember is beautiful!

[Bonnie and Kona]

Adorable! She is as cute as can be. Don't you just love the way her fur feels after grooming? My guys love antlers, too.