Written Friday, September 4, 2009
Just over a month ago, Paula and I were taking a leisurely Saturday afternoon drive around the resort on our friend’s golf cart when a teeny tiny little dog suddenly ran out in front of us. *GASP* don’t worry, we didn’t squash the little guy, in fact we didn’t even come close. The owner of the little dog came out into the road to get him and Paula and I started talking to her about him. Neither one of us had ever seen a dog that small nor that breed. This little guy was small enough to fit into a normal sized woman’s purse and still have room for makeup and spare change. I thought the little guy was cute as a button and Paula fell in love.
Since Paula’s birthday was coming up on the 25th of August, I had been bugging her about what she would like for her birthday. She again this year gave me the same answer she always does, “oh, I don’t know” or “I can’t think of anything” or “Just get me whatever”. All of which are GREAT answers for someone that has no idea what to shop for and a tremendous help. Monday afternoon, Paula called me she finally knows what she would like for her birthday. “AWESOME” I said, “what would you like”? “You remember that little dog we saw on Saturday while riding around on the golf care” Paula asked. “Yeah, I remember” I replied. “I want one of those for my birthday” she announced and the search for the perfect Teacup Morkie began.
We searched and searched the internet for one that Paula just couldn’t resist and after a couple weeks, he was found. Paula called the breeder and sealed the deal and we were on our way to the Wisconsin/Illinois border to pick him up. It was a three and a half hour drive and we both fell in love with him. We ended up back home close to midnight exhausted but with a birthday present that Paula really wanted this year.
He weighs in at 2.5 pounds and will be a whopping 3 to 4 pounds when fully grown. A Morkie is a “designer” dog and is half Maltese and half Yorkie Terrier.
Without further ado, I would like to introduce you to the latest member of the family, Gizmo.
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