Back to the Grid-Iron!

Okay, so Christmas is over...so is the New Year...we've just had Valentine's, now what? (Of course Bruschi...I will be your Puggletine!) It is back to work. My new job for the season is to learn how to hide my eyes. Mama have been trying to get me to do this trick for the last 2 weeks, and I'm not getting it...at least I've convinced her that I am not getting it. It is my sneaky way of getting more treats since she is soooo determined to teach me to "hide my eyes." All I really rather do is chew on my bone!

Hugs,

CoCo Puff

Patience is not my virtue!

I've always had to wait for the "ok" before I get to eat, but recently, Mama has been going overboard in making me wait. You can almost count the number of kibbles in my bowl because I had to wait sooooo long!I then have to look at my Mama in the eye to acknowledge that I am paying attention before she gives me the signal "ok." Then I chow down! Yum yum!

Does any other pups out there have to endure the pain I go through before dinner?

Hugs,

CoCo Puff

Long Lost Twin!

Last Sunday morning, as I was minding my own business, I suddenly heard a hysterical laugh come out of Uncle Gary. He quickly asked my Daddy to come over to take a look at something. Then Daddy started laughing hysterically as well. Together, they were looking at this ad in the Sunday paper:Then I heard,"Oh my God...that is CoCo!" I don't think that looks like me!!! My teeth are not that bad, and I do not have a rough coat! I do have a severe under-bite, and my snaggle do show up in pictures sometimes. Here is a side-by-side comparison: If I would have known that they were looking for a cute dog with the perfect smile, I would have submitted a few pics to have kibbles for life!You cannot say that I wouldn't give this pup a good run for his money!
What do you all think? Do we look alike?
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I was also tagged by Bruschi the Puggle to play a game. "You pick one, just ONE, buddy from your list and you give them a letter. They must then list and describe 5 things beginning with that letter." Bruschi choose the letter "C" for me!

1. Carat, Cut, Color, and Clarity (Mama said that every girl should know the importance of these four C's). Diamonds are a Girl's best friend!

2. Chicken- full of flavor, nutrients and I LOVE Chicken!

3. Carrots- a healthy snack that is tasty and full of texture!

4. Cookies- doggy cookies, human cookies, just plain cookies...I like cookies!

5. Coffee- my Daddy and Mama both drink a lot of it. Uncle Gary roast the beans fresh in our kitchen so I get to smell it every day. I know that I'm not suppose to have any coffee because of some rubbish that said it is bad for dogs, but I've stolen sips of Daddy's coffee on many different mornings. I like my coffee with cream and sugar!

Now I have to pick a friend to play this game with me! Okay, I think I am going to tag Peanut the Puggle with the letter "P." Have fun!

Hugs,
CoCo

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR!!!

GONG HEI FAT CHOI!!!

That is Happy New Year in Chinese. To celebrate this day, Mama put Red Bows on me. Red is a festive and significant color to the Chinese culture! This year is the year of the OX, which is also my Daddy's sign. People who are born under the sign of the Ox are: dependable, calm, modest and stable. According to Chinese astrology, the Ox is the best friend you could choose. I agree to that one since Daddy and Uncle Phillip both have the sign of the Ox and are truly my best friends. On Chinese New Year, elders give young ones Red Envelopes filled with money. Mama gave me a Red Envelope too! I cannot do anything with money, so Mama, will you please help me open this and trade it in for bones or treats?
Happy Chinese New Year!
CoCo Puff

S-H-E-D Less...

Part of my New Year's Resolution was to shed less of my hair all over the house. Mama bought me this vitamin that taste like liver treats to help me accomplish the task. I have been taking it since the beginning of the year, and it has helped...a little. The bottle said that I would have to try a whole bottle before seeing results....I will keep you all posted!

Hugs,

CoCo Puff

Treat Preference!

I just wanted to tell Preston "Thank You" again for introducing me to the fabulous Pet Greens Treats. They are soooo yummy! I prefer them over my other treats. My Mama had me do a demonstration in a video. The treats shown in the video, from left to right are: Cranberry Puff, Dried Chicken Jerkey, Teddy Bear Cookie, Pet Greens and a Planter's lightly salted peanut. All of which are my favorite!


(we apologize for the quality of the video...the lighting wasn't great, Mama took it on her digital camera, and since I am a black pup...its hard to see me!)

As you can see in the video, I choose the Pet Greens first, then the salty peanut. I'm sure all of you who have tried the Pet Greens can understand why I choose the Pet Greens first!

Hugs,

CoCo Puff

Great Gifts...then I was ROBBED!

Thank you Bruschi the Puggle and Preston the Puggle for my fabulous Christmas cards and Presents. It was very thoughtful of you guys for thinking of me!

I first received a package from Bruschi, and when I opened it, there was a pawsome Holiday letter with a Christmas Rawhide treat.Mama broke off a piece for me to try, and of course I had to work for it.It was delicious...Thank you Bruschi and Bruschi's Mom!

A couple of days later, another package came for me! It was from Preston! With the help from Mama, my package was opened, and in it I found a big bag of Pet Greens Organic Treats and a pawsome Holiday Picture Card from Preston.I was soooo excited about the new treats because I had never had it before...Mama opened the treats and gave me ONLY 1 piece to sample. I had to work hard for the one piece I got.She then also gave Susie, Duke and KD Lang (We are Dog Sitting!) a piece to try....we all loved it! Thank you Preston and Preston's Mommy!

And then....I WAS ROBBED!!!! The story goes...after the mail was opened and we all sampled the Pet Greens, Mama resealed the package and left it on our coffee table and then everybody left the house to go eat dinner. Susie, Duke and I are very well behaved pups when left alone. We have NEVER had an incident...but on this night we had another pup in the house...KD Lang, the Cavalier King Charles, that have been staying with us. KD on the other hand, is notorious for stealing food. When Daddy and Uncle Gary came home from dinner, Daddy found an area of the carpet with some ripped packaging and clumps & clumps of KD's hair around it. After 5 minutes of looking, Daddy found this:

When asked what had happened, KD looked like this:

KD had eaten my WHOLE ENTIRE BAG of Christmas present from Preston.I was nice enough to share when we opened the bag, but apparently that wasn't enough for the pooch. I was ROBBED! Mama felt so bad that I was robbed because I only got to sample 1 piece of the savory beef Pet Greens treat. She immediately went to the store the next day to replace my gift.

Lucky for me, Bruschi's gift was put away high out of KD's reach, otherwise, I'm sure she would have shown no mercy! Of course, she left all the paper and Holiday cards alone, because she didn't have any interest in seeing who sent the gifts...just the best part! Thank goodness she has gone home...next time, Uncle Gary may have to think twice before agreeing to dog sit...that dog was CRAZY!

Hugs,

CoCo Puff

(** CoCo's Mama here: Even though we didn't see it with our own eyes, we are pretty sure it was KD who stole the treats because we have witnessed her savyness in the past. We have also left countless of treats, food, and things on the coffee table before, and Susie, Duke and CoCo have NEVER gone after them. Lucky for us, KD only ate the treats, and not the packaging too. We saw that she had nibbled on the "Do Not Eat Keep Dry" package that came in the bag, but didn't penetrate it. KD was fine after the incident.)

Happy New Year!!!

Happy 2009 to every pup and every human! May this new year bring good health, good humor and good company to everyone!

I have the best Mama of 2009! Look what I received to kick off the new year!I received enough Dingo bones to last me at least 6 months. Mama said that she used to receive New Year's presents as a child because her Mom and Dad would go shop the after Christmas sales, and she would receive more presents due to the deals.Mama decided she would continue that tradition with me. Of course, like last year, I had to show off and do a trick for my treats.This is the third year I have received New Year presents. Mama didn't capture my first year, but this is me posing last year: Dec. 2007

CoCo Puff Christmas 2007

I will definitely have to be good all year again, because the payout is PAWSOME!Thank you Mama for all the goodies!

Love,

CoCo Puff

Christmas Presents

Christmas morning started off fantastically. It started when Daddy made me a special breakfast that included cooked ground beef & kibbles. It was delicious! Then it was time for presents....This is the proof that I was a good pup all year. Santa Paws brought me lots, and lots of goodies!I received a bag of Greenies, a new Nylabone, new stuffies, some Mixables for my kibbles, and a HUGE 3lb bag of Chicken Jerky. The Chicken Jerky is for Susie, Duke and I to share. I cannot wait to dig in!Mama made sure that I posed next to all my gifts to show all my buddies. The first gift I choose was the Resse's Pieces...but I was fooled to think I was going for some chocolate...it was only a imitation stuffie.Mama also told me that if I am extra good for the rest of the year, I am going to get New Year Gifts too. Oh boy...I hit Jackpot again!

Hugs,

CoCo

We are Dog Sitting!

Look who came to stay with us for the Howlidays..."KD Lang."KD is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.She belongs to one of Uncle Gary's friend, and he agreed to Dog Sit while his friend was out of town. KD follows Uncle Gary around like his shadow, therefore making my roommate Susie really mad. Susie was sooo upset, she spent most of Christmas day sleeping under the cover.

I don't mind KD at all. She is not an Alpha and we get along fine. I think it is funny how she does such a good job at upsetting my nemis Susie! KD has a severe case of separation anxiety, so she is a little needy. Other than that, I like her just fine. KD will be staying with us for a few days, so hopefully Susie will keep her cool!

Hugs,

CoCo Puff

Another Day Home with Mama & Daddy

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

To all my bloggy friends and family! I hope Santa Paws brought every pup everything they wished for! I received lots of goodies, you all will have to stay tuned to my blog for updates on all that I received!

Below is a candid picture that my Uncle Phillip captured during a typical day home with my Mama and Daddy.

Mama will usually check her email and help me update my blog, while Daddy will typically watch TV or sit & push lots of buttons. Look at how bored I look!I will usually mind my own business, and take a nap while they are busy doing their own thing. On this day, Uncle Phillip was around to give an extra hand in petting me and also help me capture the moment of truth. (Note: Mama and Daddy had no idea this picture was being taken...Thank you Uncle Phil!)

Merry Christmas!

CoCo Puff

Ho- ho- ho, Merry Christmas!

Tis the season for fun and games. My Mama had this brilliant idea that I would look super cute as Mrs. Claus...I beg to differ! Since Mama and Daddy have both received cameras, I have been the prime victim. I am not amused and this is not my idea of the holiday season. In my pictures I am giving Mama the "bah-humbug" look. This is what I look like from behind. Mama said that I am now a professional "Camera Dodger." I hope you all enjoy my holiday pictures!

Merry Christmas!
CoCo Puff

Daddy....SHARE!!!

My Daddy has a tendency to eat take-out a lot. Mama and Daddy do not live together, so needless to say, poor Daddy...he doesn't get too many home cooked meals.His take out of choice tonight...Chinese hot & sour soup with rice. It smelled soooo yummy...I had to get closer. I climb up to the top of the couch to get a closer look. Daddy...SHARE! Needless to say, he didn't share...just taunted me with it. If only I could have gotten a taste...if it tasted as good as it smelled...WOW! Have you guys ever gotten soooo close, but yet so far away?

Hugs,
CoCo Puff

Letter to Santa Paws

Dear Santa Paws,

I want to first Thank You for all my gifts last year! Jackpot! I cannot believe it has been a full year since my last letter to you. Letter to Santa I have been a really good puppy this year. Mama tells me everyday how lucky she feels to have me...and I believe her!

I am definitely a puppy worth rewarding this year, because I haven't chewed up anything I was not suppose to. I've also learned many new tricks, as well as be civil with my roommate Susie. I haven't had an indoor potty mistake in ages, although I have gone into the bathroom to poo on the tile in the middle of the night and given Daddy a Morning Surprise a couple of times, but that was only because he forgot to let me out before bed time. Mama said that I've learned to go to the bathroom....literally! So, for Christmas this year, I would like:

• Real BEEF Marrow BONES
• Greenies
• Dingo Rawhide
• Cheddar Pupcorns
• Bully Sticks
• Liver Treats
• Frosty Paws
• Cookies
• Food
• Squeaky Stuffies
• KONG toys

I am already anticipating all the yummy Gifts!There is not a chimney at my house, so please send everything FedEx. I'm used to FedEx now because he drops off stuff for Uncle Gary almost everyday. I will be waiting for Christmas morning very patiently. Oh ya, please also triple my wishlist to accomodate Susie and Duke. I believe they deserve goodies too. Happy Holidays!

Love,

CoCo Puff

Happy Birthday Mama!!!

Today is my Mama's Birthday! We will not reveal her age...lets just say that it is a milestone age. She is kind of taking it pretty hard. Mama received a new digital camera as a present....Daddy also got a new one a couple of weeks back too. I am soooo screwed! I think I will be seeing white spots for a while now! I'd figure that is the least I can do for my Mama's special day...I will be her model....HAPPY BURFDAY MAMA!!!

Love Always,
CoCo Puff