Happy Birthday to Me

[DJ & Chance]

 

Today is my first birthday! Its been fun growing up thus far, and my mom said that today, for my birthday, I will get special presents and treats.  She wasn't even very grumpy when I woke her up early, eager to begin my special day.

 

 

My human mom thought she wanted a puppy that would grow up to be about 30 lbs.  She wanted a non-shedding doodle, a doodle that was not too shy and yet not the alpha of the litter either. And yes, she wanted a female.

 

But she got me--a curly headed, rambunctious little boy.  I weigh 18 pounds on my one-year birthday.  Mom calls me her “big guy.”

 

I’ll always remember the day mom selected me.  She immediately picked up my big sister, who was almost twice my size, and I thought for sure that Sis would be selected.  But then she played with each of us, one pup at a time, and when she finished she came back for me!  I raced around the yard--tail up and ears flying--and licked her face and she took me home.

 

Before we left for my new home, she let my siblings lick and chew a stuffed toy she called “snuggle puppy” so that I could carry their scents home with me.  I still sleep with snuggle puppy every night and sometimes sneak in a cuddle during the day.

 

After my birthday breakfast, Mom showed me her special present--a little wading pool!  At first I was disappointed because mom knows I am afraid of pool water.  But we have already invented a new game called "Save the Rubber Chicken," and I’ll do almost anything to make sure that my rubber chicken is out of danger!

I love being me, especially on my birthday!  Big sloppy doodle kisses to all of my DK friends.

 

 

[Becka]

I love that rubber chicken too, Chance--I can see why you'd be willing to face down your fear in order to rescue it. Happy birthday!

[Carol and Banjo]

Oh Chance what a wonderful Birthday and we're so glad you invited us in to share a little bit of it!    I can't believe you're just a year old....it seems like you've been a part of DK for so much longer than that!     I hope you have lots more fun saving the Chicken and in the process learn to doggie paddle!

DJ, you surely picked the right guy!    Great Photo Blog!

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Happy Birthday, my dear friend Chance!!  OOOO to be one again!  Having a birthday is so much fun...sounds like you've gotten lots of good stuff already.  Plus you always get lots of extra hugs --and hugs are the best!  My mom says your mom is a genius getting you your own little pool.  I love mine!  Hope you'll learn to love yours too!  Woofs and wags!

Your doodle friend,

Finnegan

 

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Wow, already!  Time flies with wonderful dogs like you ( and your fantastic Mom)

Happy Birthday, Handsome!

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Oh, Chance, buddy, you knew how to charm your mom into picking you and she got lucky.  Guys rule and girls drool.  I charmed my dad into getting me instead of the red girl my mom wanted. Then I charmed her too! 

Your buddy, Ned

Chance,

Dood, think big!  I made myself small so my mom would pick me!

Your other buddy,

Clancy

 

[alice henley]

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDY CHANCE, HOPE YOU HAVE A WOOFING GOOD DAY!!!!!!!         KASH N NIKKI

[F, Calla & Luca]

Happy Birthday Chance, you handsome little  big guy. We have all watched you grow up and time flies. we can't wait to see new adventures and can't wait for the beautiful pictures, like these, that your mom posts.

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

Happy Birthday Chance and you are just way too adorable!  Your Mommy was "right on" when she picked you out of the litter and how lucky you are too:)  We love your rubber chicken and keep on protecting it and have fun in your new pool!  Libby now wants one too:) Happy, Happy 1st Birthday!