Chipper the Birthday Boy & Up-date

Hello Donna,
We were just thinking of you guys and I check the web site weekly. But I did not want to bother you all the time because I know you stay busy with the dogs, pups, kids and life. Yes, it has been hot here but you're right, it is better than the destruction of hurricanes. Chipper is doing fantastic!!!! He is a real joy to our family. He is trained to sleep in the crate so we have been able to take him everywhere we go. He loves to travel and does well. My son, Cameron (the trainer we now call him) has taught Chipper to walk beside on a leash, to stay, sit, paw, sit pretty, lay, turn around, and speak. Chipper loves us all so much but I have to say I'm his favorite because I am with him the most. He is everything we asked for and more. He cuddles with us especially when he is tired, and he runs and plays with the kids outside, in the pool at the ball fields too. He is still getting used to strangers. He is protective at times but not mean or vicious. He will be a year old in a few weeks and I assume this is as big as he will grow. He is smaller than we thought a male might be but it is a good thing. He is extremely healthy and still gets groomed about every 5-6 weeks and he enjoys this "social" time. He has fit really well into our lives and we thank you again for all you've done. If you need any references, let me know. I hope all is well with your family. It is good to hear from you and I will keep in touch soon. MElanie
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