HAPPY HOWL-O-WEEN!!!

I do not feel too well today. For some reason, my tummy gurgled a lot, and I felt woozy and did not feel like eating. I went out into the yard and tried to knaw on some grass to make me feel better, but it didn't really help.Mama was very worried since I didn't want to eat my dinner...I don't blame her for worrying...since this diet has been going on, I usually do not get enough, but today...I didn't want any! I laid in the yard for a bit to try to feel better.Mama said that if I skip another meal, she will make me go to the vet to see what is wrong. Yikes...I guess I will have to purk up...I'm too weak...On a brighter note...tomorrow is HOWL-O-WEEN! I am suppose to get a new toy and new treats...its a Holiday! Hopefully I will be all better to enjoy the day!Being that I HATE clothes, and costumes, Mama didn't bother buying a new costume for me, so I am the "Little Devil" again this year. Only...I think I look cuter this year!I hope everyone and everypup have a safe and Happy Halloween!

Hugs,

CoCo Puff

My Prize!!!

Look what I won! Today, I received my package from Faya in the mail! It was addressed to: CoCo. I was sooo excited and the package smelled like there was something yummy inside, I licked the package. After sniffing around, I had to ask for help because it was taped up really good. When I finally got it opened it, it was a treasure! I received a new hot pink, raccoon, stretchy toy, two bandanas, and two packages of yummy treats from Switzerland. Faya also included a precious picture of her and Dyos...they are sooo cute! This prize was in honor of winning the Kong Contest conducted by Faya and Amber Mae. http://diggitydogcontests.blogspot.com/ Mama made sure I posed really cute next to my prize! THANK YOU FAYA & DYOS!!!

Hugs,
CoCo Puff

The Annual PUG-KIN Fest!

This past Saturday, Mama and Daddy took the day off and took me to the annual PUG-Kin fest. This was the first year I got to go. We usually miss the fest due to both Mama and Daddy having to work. The festival was sponsored by our local Westlake Animal Hospital and was hosted by DFW Pug Rescue. To my knowledge, DFW Rescue Group is one of the largest Pug Rescue groups in the nation. I had never seen soooo many Pugs in my life.I kind of stuck out like a sore thumb...there were not many cross breeds there. I was lucky enough to meet a Chug (chihuahua & pug mix).I also met a puppy English Bulldog, so I was not the only odd ball out.There were Howlloween Costume Contents with fun and games. I didn't enter the Costume Contest because I don't like to wear stuff, but Daddy insisted that I wear my Longhorn T-Shirt since we had a big game that same evening. So either way, I was stuck in clothes! (by the way, we ended up crushing Mizzou!) I don't think there were any talent contest, or I would have sure to win the "talented dog trick" category. Then there was an area for Fall Pictures. Mama HAD to make sure I posed for a picture.Overall it was a great time...the people were nice, the weather was beautiful and I enjoyed it!

Hugs,

CoCo Puff

We Won!!!! Hook 'em Horns!!!

45-35, Texas!!!

That was the final score after today's game against the Okalahoma Sooners! My cheering for the team has helped. Both my Mama and Daddy are super excited. Now maybe we have a chance to the BCS National Championship! Go Longhorns!

Hook 'em Horns!
CoCo Puff

BEAT OU!!!!

Both my Mama and Daddy are from the University of Texas at Austin. If you guys are familiar with the game of Football...it is going to beTexas vs OU weekend coming up. (OU stands for Okalahoma University) Needless to say...we are rooting for the Longhorns. We have been beat by the Sooners one too many times, so this year they have me to cheer them on. I have my Longhorn T-shirt and remote control ready to go! According to the NCAA AP Poll, we the Longhorns are the #5 team and the OU Sooners are #1. Hopefully, the rankings will all change for the better after Oct.11th. Happy week of tailgating!


Hook 'em Horns!
CoCo Puff

Diet Update

So, it has been 10 days since I started this Diet mess. Mama thinks that I might have actually lost 1/2 a pound. I personally think I've lost something like 15 pounds because my breakfast and dinner have been reduced down to dust specs. Okay I'm exaggerating.....I'm eating under the recommendations for a 18lb doggies rather than my actual 22lb amount. Needless to say its not enough! I'm not on Diet Food, just reduced intake. I do not get treats like I used to, but every once and a while, my puppy dog eyes would buy me these low calorie Cheese Pup treats. My Mama has even gone as far as only giving me a treat in a Tricky Ball...in which I have to work for. The treat is stuck in the ball, so I have to roll and throw the ball around until the treat falls out...then I get a treat! There is soooo much work involved! This Diet thing really sucks. I cannot wait to get to my target weight of 20lbs and all this silly mess will go away! The best part of it all is that I am sure to get a walkie everyday!

Hugs,
CoCo Puff

Update: 9/28/08- I have lost 1.4 lbs since I was last weighed 13 days ago. I now weigh 20.8 lbs. My Mama is super proud of me! She said we will keep this up for a little bit longer and then I can eat like normal again!

D-I-E-t...YUCK!

Ike is long gone, and we did not get a single drop of its rain! Thank goodness!

This past Sunday, Mama had this brilliant idea to take me to Petsmart, being that I have been stuck inside for a few days. I was excited until Daddy had this superb idea to have me weighed at the Vet's scale...dum...dum, duuuummm... The weigh in for me came in at 22.2 lbs. The horrible word of DIET came out of the Vet Tech's mouth! Notice...the first three letters to "diet" spells D-I-E. Is that a pre-empted message of a painful torture of sort? I think so!

I am in the category between Too Heavy and Ideal. I'm not quite overweight, but am not ideal either. My excuse is that it has been super hot outside and I cannot deal with all that heat...I have black fur! Plus, my broadness is due to the Pug side of me!

Mama said that I have to reduce my intake of food and increase my exercise...YUCK! That would mean that Mama and Daddy would have to take me out on walkies more...hee, hee, heee! This is me waiting to go on my walkie!

Here I am sniffing up all my pee mails.Making sure I recognized that one!Then I checked out the local hangout of the fire hydrant!Then all of a sudden, Mama burst into a sprint. I had to go along with her. Look at me run!

I sure don't run very often. Both Mama and I were exhausted when we got back to the house. All I wanted was some cool water.This is how I feel about D-I-E-t and exercise: I was super tired and exhausted after my 20 minute walkie that entailed some running. Mama said that she would reduce her dessert and sugar intake to diet with me. Now if only we can convince Daddy to give up his Fried Chicken!

Sad about dieting,

CoCo Puff

Yikes its IKE!!!

So I hear the tv say that it is going to be something called a "hurricane," and I thought...it might be something that sounds like a fast-Christmas candy...but Mama said it is going to be more like excessive wind and rain. YUCK!We here in Austin shouldn't be in the center of everything, but supposively I'm not going to be able to go on my walkies or go potty outside peacefully for a couple of days. Another YUCK! Lets just hope that we don't get floated away...in the meantime, I'm going to stay under the futon for shelter until all this chaos is over!

Hugs,

CoCo Puff

Catching Up!

I have not seen white spots in days... that is because my Mama is back in school and she seems to be super busy! The Mama paparazzi has not had time to click and flash me in the face with that silly camera, so there are few to no new pictures of me. Daddy is still working crazy hours and I'm bored out of my mind! Soon, everything will kick back in gear, so in the meantime...I'll hang tight!I am involved in a contest hosted by Amber Mae and Faya. I'm in the KONG contest, so go http://diggitydogcontests.blogspot.com/ to check it out and vote for me and one other pup! Follow directions...so it is fair to all nominees!

***Please also say a nice prayer and keep Eduardo the Puggle's Mama in your mind...she has been ill and need lots of positive thoughts sent her way!***


Happy Thursday!
CoCo Puff

Last Summer vs This Summer

Last year we had excessive amount of rain, so my backyard was lush and green with healthy grass. (this is me at 18 pounds and 1 years old)This year, we are having excessive lack of rain and are in a drought, so I have crispy dry grass. (this is me at 22 pounds at 2 years old)You guys can compare both of my pictures, as the same area of the yard is pictured. Please excuse my disgracing waistline. Its amazing how the camera enlarged my mere gain of 4 pounds. My Daddy said that I'm showing my husky Pug bones.

Hugs,
CoCo Puff

Boring Thursday

Daddy had to go to work today. It was suppose to be his day off, but he is not off and is working. What a rip off for me and Mama.Mama compensated by teaching me tricks and letting me lounge around. I even got rawhide to chew for being so good. I was sooo happy with my chewie that I forgot that Daddy was at work.

Mama also brought me a new toy that Uncle Phil bought me. It is a burger stuffie. I love new toys! Thank you Uncle Phil!!!

Hugs,

CoCo Puff

I Love my KONG!

My Kong is my best buddy...especially when there is a suprise inside! This time, my Mama put Peanut Butter inside and freezed it. It was super yummy and was no challenge for me!
The key was to lick, lick, lick, and lick some more! Here is me licking my chops while working on the KONG!I also have another KONG favorite. It is my Kong Wubba...it can keep me entertained too. Too bad I cannot get any treats out of it. My Mama especially likes that toy because I can't destroy it. If you pups out there do not already have a KONG...go out and get one! They are GREAT!

Have a great weekend!

CoCo Puff

Rub-a-Dub-Dub...CoCo is in the Tub!

For some odd reason, I had to take a shower today! I had just finished hearing Mama tell Daddy that I do not smell bad, so whats the deal? For those new friends of mine who do not already know...I HATE showers!

I had to first endure the rinse:

Then I got shampooed:Mama thought I was so cute, she grabbed the camera...I was not amused!

Another rinse...yuck!

Then I had to stand and let the conditioner stuff soak...yuck again! At the end of the whole ordeal...I left Mama with this to pick up.She said that I am a shedding machine. The best part of my day was that I got to see Susie, my roommate, endure her shower too. Susie HATES showers more than me. Susie will even run and hide when she hears the faucet turn on.

Here I am all squeaky clean. I smiled for the camera!

Hugs,

CoCo Puff