My cousin Katie is here!!!!!

On Saturday my family and I went to the Volp's house.

I had been there twice before. One time I went for them to meet me and check out my over-all health and personality. My mommy told me that the Volp's used to have a very handsome boxer named Webber.



He was a really good dog and the Volp's really missed him. Jeff, Sarah, Mary and Samantha were considering adding a new pup into their home and really wanted to check me out, since they were considering getting a beagle! I had a good time at their house. We played in their back yard and I got to climb on the girls. They thought I was cute. (Blushing...)  Before we left that day Mom and Sissy gave them Ms. Rhonda's number and web-site address so if they wanted; they could get a Beagle from my original home Pine Forest Kennel in Missouri.

The next time I went was just the week prior to our visit on Saturday. Sissy, Mommy and I took over a lil goody basket of stuff to help welcome my cousin Katie home!!!

Yes! That is right. Jeff, Sarah, Mary and Samantha decided to adopt a cute lil Beagle of their own from Ms. Rhonda and Katie was due to arrive on Friday, August 10. I was getting excited to meet her.


Saturday afternoon Daddy, Mommy, Sissy and I headed on over to the Volp's. I was so excited knowing that I was going to meet my cousin.


As soon as I got out of the car and checked out their front lawn; I KNEW, I KNEW that Katie was home! My tail was wagging uncontrollably and I just wanted to go see her. Please let me meet Katie, please! I promise to be good.

Katie is precious! She is tiny and sweet. Her coat is shiny and healthy and I could tell from her scent that she came from Ms. Rhonda's just like I had. I think I could even catch a slight scent from my own parents on Katie; even though her parents are different that mine which is why we are cousins and not siblings. Katie's parents are Clementine and Mercury.

Katie loves to play and I was really gentle with her even when she was chewing on my ears and sniffing me. I let her climb all over me. We had fun together. Did I tell you that she is tiny like I was and that she is adorable? I love my cousin and I am so happy she is here. I hope we will always be friends.

Our parents are going to see if Ms. Rhonda will let us contact some of her other clients in the Northern and Central CA area. We'd love to start a Pine Forest Kennel Beagles play group.

Puppy Life!

It has been a LONG time since my last post. Why?  Because I am a busy puppy!

At just 6 months old my family says I'm a good puppy. I sleep all night long now and my crate is dry when I wake. I do like to stretch and play for a few moments before I let my family know that I am ready to go out and do my business. My mornings start early. Some days I decide to wake at 6:30 but mostly I prefer 5:30. The earlier I get up the more fun I can have.

As soon as I wake up I'm ready to face the day. I go out and play with Tiger. He is my friend. Tiger is our outside cat. Apparently Tiger adopted our family. He just showed up as a stray kitten. His mama abandoned him when he was still a baby. Now he is about 2 and is an adorable yellow cat with beautiful golden eyes that match his coat.  He is about my size and he loves to sniff me and then he wrestles with me. We tumble and wrestle on the grass. It is really fun! Sometimes my family gets frustrated with me because I'd rather play than  go potty. Picking up sticks and pouncing on bugs and chewing on tree roots are other things I enjoy doing when I am out in the yard with my family. I never go outside unless I am on my leash with my family by my side.

After early morning playtime I eat my breakfast. YUM! I try really hard to have good manners while I'm eating but I can't help wanting to eat and play at the same time so more often than not I take a mouthful of food and prance across the room with it. I'm happy to see my toys every morning and look forward to chewing on them.

Playing tug of war is fun! I take a toy to my family and they grab the other end. Sometimes I cheat and use my paws to hold on to more of the toy. They laugh so hard when I do that. Using my teeth as an advantage is not a good thing. When I do that; they drop the toy and won't play with me for a moment.

Cats. I have 2 indoor cats. Harley and Harvest. They are not too fond of me. I don't understand. I just want to play with them. I want to chase them and sniff them and share my chew toys with them. Chewing on the cats would be unfriendly so I know not to do that. I try to ask them to play with me but they ignore me or growl at me and swipe at me with their paws. Silly cats, I just want to play.

Oh! Speaking of play.....my sissy (Manda) and my mommy (Robin) have been socializing me and taking me to training classes and obedience classes since I was nine weeks old. I also get to go to play classes once or twice a week. THAT is fun! I love playing with the big dogs. I come home soooooo tired.

I love to cuddle, take little walks, chase my toys and run circles around the kitchen island. Last night it was really hot so my mom and sissy gave me some crushed ice. They put it in my toy box which is really a very small kiddie pool. I played with the ice and chewed on it. It was cold and tickled my nose. I hope I get to do that again.

My friend, Jessica, who works at Pet Food Express is moving to D.C. I got to go see her last night before she leaves. She is one of my favorites. I met her when I first moved from Missouri to California. She is really smart and knows what toys and supplies are best for puppies. She is super friendly. I'm going to miss her.

Oh! Guess what? In just 8 more days my cousin, Katie, is coming from Pine Forrest Kennels to live with the Volp Family!!!!!!! I am going to have a cousin from home to play with! I can't wait to meet her. Mommy says she is going to be really little and that I am going to have to be on my bestest manners when we meet.

Hope you are enjoying tail wagging happiness and love!
Hugs!