Introducing the Baby Beans!

The Baby Beans were born last night. All went very well and Cocoa is taking very good care of them and herself.

Happy Howl, Howl, Halloween

Trick or Treat? We prefer the treats!

Oregon Police K-9s compete for Top Dog 2009

Great slide show of the K-9 competition.

http://blog.oregonlive.com/hillsboroargus/2009/08/oregon_k9s_compete_for_title_o.html

Summer Update

Mom just reminded me that the last time I updated my blog was the beginning of June! I don't want to lose my faithful readers so I think it's time I give you an update of what has been going on.

Work - Cocoa and I continue to go to work with dad everyday. We really enjoy the routine and seeing all of our friends everyday. We love that they bring us treats and visit us every day. We are lucky dogs.

It has been busy lately with moving stuff in and out. We went to the antique show with mom & dad and grandma & grandpa. It was Cocoa's first time there and I had to work really hard to keep her safe, everyone wanted to pet her and well, I don't really like a lot of strangers.

We ran into this guy at the antique show. I wasn't afraid at all, he did smell kind of funny.

Lots of playing, running, visiting with friends, playing in the pool, helping dad with the landscaping and gardening at home, BBQing, you can see why I haven't had much time to update here. When I have some down time, I like to relax and get some belly rubs.

We did get a new ride for the antique show. We were just too uncomfortable in the crate all day.

Hope you all are enjoying the summer.

Sunday at the Beach

Yes, that's me - Big Dog on the Beach. I really wanted to be off the leash but again, mom insists I wear it. Something about running off and getting into trouble . . . . blah, blah, blah. The water was huge. Much bigger than my pool at home. Cocoa didn't like the water and mom had to carry her when we got near it.

Hmmm, if I could just pull this big bag into the very back of the car maybe they won't notice and I can eat all the treats myself.

One of the best parts of the beach was searching for hidden treasure. Dad & I found a few things. I really liked digging in the sand. Dad used a shovel, I just used my paws.

There were lots of people, other dogs and big birds at the beach. Some of the people walked up to see what we were digging for, I had to scare them off by barking at them - get away from our hidden treasures! Cocoa really liked the seagulls, she wanted to chase them and bark at them. She liked the pretty kites too.

Mom & Dad said we were really good dogs (well, except for when I chewed up the kleenex in the car while they were having dinner, but I was really bored) and that we would go back to the beach again.

Pool Party!

We have been enjoying the sunny and warm weather by spending lots of time outside playing in our new pool.

I could be Portland's Next Top Dog Model

I just entered to be Portland's Next Top Dog Model. You can see my entry posted in the store at Lexi Dog in The Pearl (on 10th between Flanders & Glisan).

We all know how I love to shop at Lexi Dog, they have the cutest clothes and everyone is so friendly there. So, when we saw their contest for Portland's Top Dog Model 2009, I had to enter. It is also a fundraiser for The Oregon Humane Society so that's a really good cause too.

Be sure to watch Andy Carson live on KPTV 12, early morning Friday June 5th, when the top 10 finalists (10 small dogs and 10 large dogs) will be chosen. I sure hope one of them is me!

The questions were pretty easy and mom printed some photos of me to include with my entry.

Here's how I answered, my answers are in red:

My name is Pinto Bean Sellers , I am 1 years old.

I am a Chihuahua (breed) and I weigh 6 lbs.

To me, a dog's life should be filled with:

hugs and kisses, walks, friends, playtime, treats, belly kisses, naps and shopping at Lexi Dog.

I would describe my personal Style as:

Handsome, rugged, outdoorsy, athletic, a real chick magnet.

My best feature is: If I had to pick only one it would be my personality.

My "motto" about life is: "Aim high!"

I entered the TopDog Model contest because:

My parents are pushing me into modeling and acting.

Why I think I should become Portland's Next Top Dog Model:

I have my own blog http://www.chihuahuaquarterly.blogspot.com/

I have been featured on http://www.famouschihuahua.com/

and this is the next logical stop for my career path.

I think I have a pretty good chance. What do you think?