This year for Christmas Mumsy didn’t get any new Christmas costumes and props. *sad face*

Yea we had to reuse our old stuff. But she did take a heck of a lotta photos! She even got someone with a professional camera, lights and all to do a photoshoot!

That was fun! I love being a model. *preens*

Uh huh.

Bambi wasn’t spared either. *giggles*

I loved the great big dinner where we got loads of awesome presents and delicious food!

Nyahneenyahneebooboo I had more turkey than yooouuuu!

Grandma feeding us Christmas treats!

Christmas photoshoot at Botanic Gardens (Trees of the Word light up)

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What pictures?

The ones of me wearing fairy wings! *prances around*

Oh those. Mother and Father’s wedding you mean. Where they put me in this snazzy tux. The chicks dig it.

Uh huh. Whatever. My wings were pretty and purple and glittery! And remember how we got to wear their rings on ribbons around our necks? Total bling! Loves it!

Mother said she was afraid you’d eat it.

No that was you. Not me.

Oh.

Look at the pretty flower Mother put on me. She’s trying to doll me up for the wedding. She really needn’t try so hard. I’m a gorgeous little girl as it is! *primps*

I asked Mother where she buys stuff from me and she gave me a little list:

1. Trixie + Peanut
2. The Puppy Shop
3. Amazon
4. Coastal Pet Supplies on Amazon.com
5. KV Vet Supply on Amazon.com
6. SitStay – This one only accepts US credit cards but Mother did a wire money transfer through the bank.
7. Haute Hound
8. 2 Hounds Design
9. Clean Run – Alot of agility related stuff
10. Ralph Lauren (Pets) – Mother bought me polo tees so I will look like Father. Sigh.

I think Mother plans on adding more to the list. Stay tuned??

I asked Mother where she buys stuff from me and she gave me a little list:

1. Trixie + Peanut
2. The Puppy Shop
3. Amazon
4. Coastal Pet Supplies on Amazon.com
5. KV Vet Supply on Amazon.com
6. SitStay – This one only accepts US credit cards but Mother did a wire money transfer through the bank.
7. Haute Hound
8. 2 Hounds Design
9. Clean Run – Alot of agility related stuff
10. Ralph Lauren (Pets) – Mother bought me polo tees so I will look like Father. Sigh.

I think Mother plans on adding more to the list. Stay tuned??

Crate *** SOLD ***

Here’s a nice blue/black crate that is practically brand new! I’ve used it only once – on the day I was brought home from the pet store. I don’t know what possessed Mother to buy one! I would have much rather sat on her lap instead of in the box. Still, this is a plastic crate that has a metal gate with double catches (you have to press and hold down 2 grips to open the cage) and with 2 large air vents (or hand vents for you to put your hand in!). The crate measures 20 inches in length by 11 inches in height and 10 inches in width. The reason why Mother wants to sell it is because I can no longer fit (my body length from neck to ass is already 17 inches!). In fact I don’t think I could have fit 3 months ago – I grow fast! Mother doesn’t remember how much she bought it for but will sell it for S$25!

Mother also wants to sell the following items she bought online:

Muttluks All Weather Boots!
I love these boots but they are too big for me! What the?! It’s X-Small (and Mother says I’m fat! PFFT!) I’ve only worn it 3 times then Mother gave up. It’s nice and clean coz she’s (instructed the maid to) washed it nicely. These shoes fit those with doggy feet sized 2 3/4 inches (7 cm) (measure tip to heel when foot is pressed onto the floor). They are bright yellow with a reflective stripe (good for nights!) and they stay on well coz it’s got that socky garter thingy AND a velcro. The shoes let my feet breathe (so it doesn’t get stinky) and they’ve got a waterproof leather base. I have tried other shoes but these are the best so far – comfortable! I don’t walk awkwardly in these! Great for daily walks (prevent callousy paws) especially now that it’s rainy (bye bye ticks in paws and wet feet!). Mother will be buying a smaller pair for me (YAY!). Because I’ve used it before Mother says I should sell it at half price. She bought these for US 39.95 (about S$55-60 depending on the ever fluctuating exchange rate!). I am selling it at S$25! Not that I’m saying anything but really it’s a steal considering how the pet stores are selling crappy ones for S$30+ that FALL APART after a few uses! I would know. I have a few of those. Hmpf.

American Kennel Club Doggy Raincoat

Mother, being extremely paranoid, became concerned about the rainy weather and bought me a raincoat. I think this was mostly because we were out on a walk once and it rained very heavily drenching us both to the bone (well, more HER than me because I have my thick coat and she was carrying me and using her body to shield me). Anyway!

These are bright orange in colour (high visibility) with reflective stripes down the side. It’s not like those other raincoats that just cover the top of the body. These also cover the legs and UNDERSIDE of the body! Garters at the leg openings keep the rain out! There’s also a hole for dingalings to hang out. It’s also got a little clear visor attached to the hood so that I can still see through it but my eyes are shielded from the falling rain. I have to sell this coz Mother says I’m too fat. She put it on me and could baaaarely pull the jacket together (closes at top/on the dog’s back). I couldn’t really move when she managed to close the jacket. I’m not fat Mother! It’s the fur! And the big bones! The length of the jacket is 13.5 inches (from neck opening to hem) and 20 inches circumference at the widest part of the chest. This is brand new! Tags are still there. Mother got it at US$21.99 (about S$30) but will let it go at S$25 since it’s Christmas season and all!

Martingale collar *** SOLD ***

Here is the Martingale collar I was complaining about in my previous post. I didn’t like it because it was too big but you might! It’s going for cheap at S$5! Practically brand new since I’ve only used it once! It’s not a choke chain just in case you saw the chain and went *gasp!* It’s like a normal collar that you can adjust so that when the chain is pulled taut, the collar part closes (see those 2 rings at the end of the black collar) to fit just nice around the neck (not so loose your head can pop out when you pull!)! When the chain is loose (while walking for eg) the collar is also loose around the neck – far more comfortable than those normal collars! Given that Shelties are like whippets with fur and whippets tend to have larger necks than their heads, our heads tend to slip out of conventional collars if we pull (backwards) unless they are quite tight around the neck. Martingale collars solve this problem! They were originally used for whippets and greyhounds but are now commonly used with all other breeds because they tend to be safer (especially for reactive dogs!) Mother thinks that the collar can be used on those with 9 or 14 inch necks!

Those who are interested can just leave a comment and Mother will get back to you on your queries, the logistics, etc.

Mother has been shopping for me online alot. She’s already bought me TWO christmas gifts, and a santa hat which I am supposed to wear for our next Sheltie gathering. NOoooo!!! I need to maintain my macho image!! AND she also bought this little red heart pendant that says “best friends” which comes in 2 halves so she can wear one and I can wear the other half. THAT’S SO GAY MOTHER. Still, what could I do but sit obediently as she clipped it on, cooing “ooh, we’re best friends aren’t we Romeo? Mummy looooves you.” Sigh.

In the spirit of trying new doggy things (including how to gay up a manly dog), Mother bought a martingale collar at the recommendation of several sheltie owners from the States. They raved about it and said even if their dog bolts, the collar won’t plop off the dog’s head from all the pulling. I don’t pull so I have no idea why Mother would need this. I think it’s because her father walked me one day when she was out of town and I wasn’t so obedient with him and the collar actually did come off (much to Mother’s horror). The one she got had a metal chain attached to the fabric collar. It’s pretty heavy for my neck! I don’t like it, and Mother was worried that the collar will slip off because of the weight of the chain. I told her to go buy a better all-fabric one, but she just threw up her hands and said “there’s just not much variety in Singapore!”. She’ll find a nice one for me online – one that will of course, match my leash!

Oh oh, Mother’s been very pervy lately. She’s had to rub my balls twice a day! I’ve got a fungal infection on my precious jewels. I think she takes too much pleasure in it really. It’s no fun getting this cold cream touching your sensitive baubles. She said it has cleared up abit so hopefully I won’t have to take much more of her molestation!

Mother’s been busy but that doesn’t seem to stop her from teaching me things and making sure I do my homework! Everyday before we go for our evening passeggiata (stroll), she would insist that I sit nicely while she puts on my walking garments, a pale blue collar and leash and my new yellow Muttluk boots (which are a tad on the large side). She’s been trying to bribe me with new treats she bought online – freeze dried beef liver. Yum.

Yesterday, I showed off my tracking skills by following this really stinky trail on the road. It led to a squished squirrel. You can still make out the head and actually, the poor dude’s expression as he passed. Poor thing. Mother freaked out of course and refused to let me near it.