The First Month
We knew
getting a puppy would mean big changes for us. We were used to leaving the house whenever we wanted for as long as we wanted. No responsibility whatsoever. It was nice. When we first got married we talked about getting a puppy but luckily, we decided to wait. I’m so thankful. That year and a 1/2 without a puppy was good for us and I’m glad we didn’t immediately jump into being puppy parents right after the wedding. However, December 2011 was quickly approaching and I was secretly hoping Michael agreed that it was time to get a puppy! …. He did. I found out on Christmas morning that we were going to get a little Bich-Poo!!! AHH!!!
We found a breeder on puppyfind.com and saw that she had one “red baby” left. So that was him…..that was our puppy! On Christmas day, we put a deposit down and waited. We waited and waited. It seemed like forever!! Finally, it was January 21st. We got in the car and drove 5 hours to meet this new member of the family and bring im home. Now, I know some of you are thinking “Gosh! 5 hours?! aren’t there any dogs around Richmond that need a home?!”. Yes, there are so many puppies in need of a home but we have this BIG issue at our house….. ALLERGIES. Michael is the worst. He sneezes just being around my family’s Springer Spaniel! We had to find a puppy that didn’t SHED… at all. Bichon’s and Poodles are non-shedding breeds and so we thought this would be our BEST option… and it was. Bokeh may be a ball of fluff but that fluff doesn’t come out! It’s WONDERFUL!!!!
So as soon as we got him home, we loved him. He was a TON of work and our daily schedules changed drastically but we loved having a 3rd member to our little family! The sad thing is…. they change so fast! Just in the FIRST MONTH we noticed him changing almost daily!! It was crazy! So naturally, I took pictures of him…. like everyday. God bless my poor future children. Thank goodness I don’t use flash or they would end up blind. Here are some highlights of Bokeh’s first month at home with us!! Enjoy these and happy monday!!
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these are so adorable, he is too sweet!
oh.my.golly. i can’t handle him. TOO CUTE.
These are SO STINKIN CUTE! I wish I had taken this many pics with my REAL camera of Chloe when we first got her! I relied too much on my phone camera because I was “too busy.” I’m a bit jealous of all your documentation! Keep it up! :)
Katelyn, this is the exact kind of pup my husband and I are looking for right now (I also have horrible allergies). He is so darn adorable!!!
OMG, those are WAY too cute! Love his little face!
Oh my goodness! LOVE him!! :) Soooo sweet. And I didn’t realize that those breeds didn’t shed. AMAZING!! Happy Monday!
Bokeh sounds just like my puppy, Oliver! We shed more than he does, and he looks like a rodent when we give him a bath :)
I just love your little Bokeh! He is absolutely adorable!
Cutest puppy in the world, it’s official.
Youve made me want one! Love love love the fluffy butt at the end with him looking over his shoulder! Model, much!?
Hurry up and bring this little nugget to Tech! I have friends that want to meet him!!!!!! :)
squeeee! so much cute! my momma treated my baby Finn like a grandbaby too! He’s gotten SO many cat toys and treats and so much lovin!! They grow up so fast *tear*
Oh my goodness, he is without a doubt the cutest little thing I’ve ever seen! I LOVE seeing your pics of him and hearing about your adventures. <3
Ahhhhhhh… Bokeh really is the cutest!!! You are lucky parents! Cannot wait to get a puppy one day either… ;)
awww i needed some puppy destress today. And your hair is curly!!!
Oh My Goodness…there are no words to explain how cutie pattutie this puppy is. Your pictures of him are just perfect. Love your blog.
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Seeing photos of him is the highlight of my day :) That face! Congrats on owning the coolest dog around…
He has changed! But he’s still SO cute!! Love.
adorbs. in some pictures he literally looks like a little chicken nugget. bet its hard to not slather him with some honey mustard and eat him up
He’s adorable! My sister recently got a red cockapoo and he looks very similar to yours. Love that you named him Bokeh… too cute!!
Just found your blog… your work is gorgeous. I’ll definitely be back!
Such a cutie!! I love seeing these pictures of him :)
Puppies are the best! He seems like he is really living the life :) Enjoy every minute! My “puppy” will be 7 this year and he is still my baby. Can’t wait to see more great pics of Bokeh!
Looks like Im going to be getting one of his half brothers this Saturday :)
He is so adorable. I am not much of a fan of dogs, but YES I do have one and totally want another because of your blog, Karen Stott’s blog, and Keary Cheney’s blog. You girls have the cutest pups ever! I have a large yellow lab that sheds like crazy, argh! But she does fit into my blonde household;)
Oh my goodness gracious! He actually looks like a little teddy bear :) Lucky you to have him around!!! Soo cute! xoxo
What a fluffball! He reminds me of our dog, Harvey (a shih tzu – pomeranian – ewok cross) as a baby. Little teeeeeth!!
Oh my gosh!!! He’s so cute!
Moreover I could have written these words. My life and my boyfriend’s life drastically have changed with Cora’s arrival. Plus we didn’t look for her on purpose. She was our friend’s gift for my boyfriend’s birthday. So totally unexpected!
At first we had no idea what to do, but now we couldn’t be without her. And she changed our habits too. Every weekend we spend time with her & walk a lot and we spend less time in malls and shops (that’s good). I have more photos of Cora than of my BF! XD
Unfortunately she changed and grew too fast! I remember those first days when she was a little bit scared and shy. Now she’s quite the opposite XD
BTW: I love these photos of Bokeh!
He is seriously Bokehlicious! He is such a cute puppy, but oh my he is getting big! I can’t really explain in words how cute he is. He must be such a good cuddle buddy! Love seeing all these beautiful images of him growing up :)
Aaww LOVE this post:) He is crazy cute!!!
Wish we could have one like him!
/Pia
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I randomly stumbled across this post and i HAD to comment. Your pup is one of the cutest I’ve seen in a while! I know it’s been a year now, but congrats! :)