I'm famous--well sorta

One of my mom's co-workers drew a cartoon of me! I'm so excited that I might get to be a character for their children's products. My character is going to be the wise one. They soo know me. Now some of the bosses just have to sign off on the project and I'll be famous. Mom says this will be my legacy in addition to being on a bunch of websites and TV.

When I accept my award I'll remember all the little pups, like Schmutt...

To the Park to Bark!

Mom likes to take me to the park so I can run without my leash. But today was really special. Lot's of people were at the park to celebrate dogs. I met two pretty girl schnauzers. They were very classy because they wore pink pearls and collars. As usual all the big dogs were running around like they owned the place, but I think the two-legged vendors really liked us little ones alot. I got a lot of free food. I got to run around and hunt for bones. I'm a schnauzer so you know I found a bunch! I saw my lady friends from Petsmart, they remember me from my Christmas card. They all say how sweet I am.

I saw kinda strange looking dogs --French bulldogs. My mom seemed to like them. I think they looked a little scary. I made lots of two-legged and four-legged friends. I'm glad it's getting warm again, my back leg was feeling stiff and I had to start hopping again.

Tooo Clean!

Mom decided to clean the carpet. First, she took me to the ladies that give me a bath and cut my hair and stuff. But this time they just washed me. And I had to stay there all day. When I got home Mom said the floor was still wet. She seemed a little irritated. Then she wouldn't let me go anywhere. She picked me up to take me outside. She was carrying me around like I was some new pup. And she made me stay in my crate. When I finally could walk around the house it smelled differet. All of my good smells are gone!! I sniffed to try to find the spot where granddaddy dropped the fish. I looked for the coffee spots and the bubble gum soda spot. Then I looked for the spots where I got sick and on and on. I found nothing. It all smelled like CLEAN. I guess I'll have to wait until people start coming by and messing it up again.

It's been a long time...

Wow! So much has been happening. I was feeling very under the weather. I kept trying to give my mom hints, but she's sorta new at this dog thing and didn't catch them. Even after my Uncle B said something was wrong cuz I kept scratching my ears and my Uncle A said my breathe was SUPER BAD. Anyway after two weeks of ear medicine, 4 weeks of antibiotics, anethesia, a tooth removed and a full teeth cleaning, I am feeling much better. My heart murmur is a little louder according to the doctor, but nothing out of the ordinary for a 13-year-old like me. :)

So I was watching the Westminster dog show last night and who are these judges???? They are completely overlooking the best breeds! My friends the Cavalier King Charles (Tri-colored), German Spitz, et. al. are not even represented in this show. And a mini has never won best in show. Obviously there is a conspiracy. I mean that Toto look-alike is probably a nice gal and all, but come on. Not nearly as spectacular as that Salt and Pepper Mini Schnauzer in all his glory! These judges need better spectacles.

Apparently some Doberman, a Chow and a bulldog think they run the apartment complex. I had to re-mark the whole territory last Saturday. Who do these guys think they are? Don't they know that terriers are running this show? These big guys never learn. Oh well. I hope mom takes me to see my nephew Schumutt soon. He had surgery recently and now he doesn't like to run after the girls anymore.

Happy New Year!

Okay, LOT's of people have been coming and going ever since Mom put that tree up with all the balls and bells. My uncles came to visit and my cuzin is still here. My uncles play with me and pet me alot. They are very cool. But everybody left me to go see the acorn drop and watch fireworks. they said it was for the new year. All I know is it was late and all of the sudden lots of loud noise sounded like guns or thunder started. I was scared. I was real happy when everybody came home.

The next day Mom put me on punishment. I don't get it. All I did was slip out the door and run down the back steps. I was trying to get to follow this REALLY good scent. I didn't ignore her on purpose when she called me, but that scent was just toooo tempting. Sometimes she just doesn't understand why I have to follow the smells. Anyway she kept telling me I was a bad dog after she grabbed me and picked me up. That was the first time she ever said that. :( Now she won't give me any treats.

Cousin

Mama said our cuzin was coming to stay for a while for the holidays. She is really nice and she cooks good! I had some of her baked chicken and it was GREAT! The kitchen smells really nice since she has been here. Mama doesn't cook much. My grandparents cook when they visit. They make fish and I loove fish.

Holidays

Around this time every year, my pack mom starts the house cleaning and people with suitcases stay for a short while. She puts up a tree and hangs all kinds of stuff on it. This year she put a mini schnauzer with wings on the tree and said it was one of my ancestors watching over me. A schnauzer angel. Didn't look like anybody i knew, but I like it. My puppy pal Sullivan gave me two Christmas tree cookies and a "Go Heels" cookie. That one tasted good too, even though I'm a Buckeye-Belle fan.

Visiting Family

When I went to see the "grand-dogparents" for the Turkey day I got lots of good food from the table. My Great Great Uncle, Uncles and grandparents all "secretly" fed me the good stuff. Now my mama keeps giving me dry kibble and I won't eat it. She finally caved in and mixed a few crumbs of pumpkin bread in with my food. She said something about she didn't want me to starve.

Schmutt

I miss my new cahoot Schmutt even though he always wants to sleep. I even miss that other one Scooter. He runs fast, but I can keep up. (Okay, he really made me tired that's why I was mean to him.)

A pet for me

Yesterday my mama (the two-legger pack leader) took me to a new pet store. It's not as nice as the Petsmart or Wags, but she did find something for me. We really went to get stuff for my cousin Schmutt. Anyway she got me a pet. It's a Betta Fish. We named him Alpha. She said if I take good care of him, then she will get me two more named Beta and Gamma. He is a pretty blue. I also got a red leash to go with my Christmas jingle bell collar. Women always want stuff to match! I don't mind though cuz it also goes with my Ohio State stuff.