Ellie - Kim

Hi Rhonda,

Just wanted to let you know how Ellie is doing. She just came back from her first family vacation. We took her and Sam to Florida. We stayed at beach house in Indian Pass. She was a very good little traveler. She enjoyed the beach very much, only the first night missed her grassy area. She loved playing on the beach with Sam and meeting other dogs. She is doing well with her commands. She was able to be off leash some of the time at the beach as she came back immediately when called. My husband and I were very pleased with her response, not bad for a 8 month old. She also learned how to swim. She enjoyed retrieving her toy from the water. She decided she really liked to dig in the sand.

She is still growing; one day she looks the same, the next she looks like she shot up. Her feathering is starting to come in. Especially her tail has really filled out. She has become a little cuddler, yet still it's on her terms. In the morning as soon as the alarm goes off she jumps up on the bed and snuggles in to get you up. Of course she has to bring her blanket up with her. Since, she thinks that's where she's going to be sleeping until i get up. She's quite the little character that's for sure. Not at all spoiled.

Congratulations on your recent litter. I'm sure you have your hands full.

Take Care

Kim

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