Cute Moments from Jade's first Week!

St. Patrick's Day - Pup fun!

I am trying to train up our sweet 10 week old, Jade on 'modeling'!

She is actually a natural, but has about a 2 second attention span!

Love My Girls <3 nbsp="" p="">

Jade's Journey Home!

Todd & I wanted our little Jade to have the best possible transition, so we flew to Austin, TX to pick her up personally.

On our way to get our little Jade!

First time meeting our Jade! I was so excited that I couldn't sleep the night before!

Little tiny bean.

She was perfect on the flight home! <3 nbsp="" p="">

Such a sweetie! <3 nbsp="" p="">

Cute Post - Hazel, Cocoa & Jade ~ 8/9 weeks

 Hazel

 Cocoa

 Jade

Lily's DNA!

There is a somewhat poetic irony to this...

Krystin had been asking if we could DNA Lily, as her personality was so different than our other poms.  I didn't feel it was urgent, as I figured she would be around for a while.  Krystin, however, asked if we could do it before she headed back for New York.  I said, "sure"...

The DNA test requires saliva.  She really didn't like us putting a q-tip in her mouth to get the saliva, and I was worried we didn't get enough (but we tried). Long story short... Krystin and I left for New York in the morning and Lily passed away in her sleep the next night... :'(

Anyhow, her DNA results came in today!

It was amazing to see the information, from her color, to the fact that she was prone to developing Cushing's Disease (which she had), and she had a genetic marker that would make it so her liver enzymes would be assessed as normal, but would actually be elevated.  Made me wish I knew this sooner!  Well, she is 100% Pomeranian! :D

I have ordered tests for Hazel & Cocoa for any possible genetic awareness that might help them to have a greater health and longevity.  

We sure miss our Lily!

Who does Jade look like?

So, I know Poms change dramatically in the first year, 

but right now who does Jade look more like?

Mom or Dad?

Jade

Dad - "Ringo"

Mom - "Tillie"

For fun this was one of the first pics I saw of Jade, that  stole my heart!

and my first video of her: 

(FYI: She had been named, "Tamara", which I didn't know until after I fell in love with her.)

Puppy Valentines!

Just a photo capture of Valentine's Dog style:

Miss Cocoa

 Miss Hazel

RIP: Sweet Lily <3 p="">

Sweet Luna <3 p="">

Last group pic with our Lily. 

Last Pom Pack Pic with our Lils. <3 nbsp="" p="">

Hazel & Cocoa received a Valentine from their friend, Rikki! 

They were so excited the sent one back to her! :)