Rafi (aka Porkchop) and Rio--together again!

Rafi, one of the puppies from Lyric's first litter born Jan 1, 2011 who was affectionately called "Porkchop" has come for a visit! he had not been here in 6 months and remembered all the dogs, toys and poopie spots in the yard immediately! Smart poochie! He has learned to do a "high five" with his paw for a cookie in just two days--my three doods do that every time they get a treat. He is a really good boy who listens well and is very cooperative.

He and Rio play really well together and momma Lyric loves to join in--she is ten pounds heavier and a few inches taller than they are though, so I have to watch her that she doesn't get too dominant.

Rafi's lovely shaggy coat is being groomed (by me) while he is here--so you may notice that in a few pictures his rear end is shorter than the front--I am doing him in stages--tomorrow the head and front legs will get done!

Here is Rafi before his haircut just hanging out--look at that tail!

Here he is with his mom--what a resemblance! Rafi is stockier and shorter like his dad, though. Rio is with him in the second photo--Rio looks more like dad in coloring, but has his mom's leggy build. In this photo, Rafi's tail and hind end have been cut about 2 inches shorter!