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It was time for our annual dog Christmas Card. For the last four years we (really I) have participated in a holiday dog card swap. It is SO much fun. Our mailbox fills up with Christmas Cards of Boston Terriers. My entire family looks forward to it every year (except maybe the dogs). As usual, I should have planned early, but life gets so hectic sometimes. But in my typical fashion, I was

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DSC_6925Originally uploaded by Stephanie-CLook at this lovely black and white creature. Isn't she adorable? Just a little fur ball. Such innocent eyes. She got to spend a few days at our house while her real owner abandon her (ok, they only went on vacation and wouldn't stop calling me when they got back) She was so much fun. But reminded me that puppies are lot of work. I think for right

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DSC_6644Originally uploaded by Stephanie-CWho would think that the same breed of dog could have such different looking tails? Well, of course we have admitted that Murray is no where near a standard looking Boston Terrier. Sophie (the black and white dog) has a little screw tail that usually stays close to her end but on occasion she will stick it out and it wags (along with her whole butt).

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I think Bradley wants to be a lap dog. He seems to get a little jealous when I pick up one of the punks and love on them. But he is just too darn big for any lap. But he does love to be hugged and will bury his head into you in an effort to hug you back. He really is a sweet boy.

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the mice will play (or the dogs will nap). I discovered these pictures that I didn't take on my camera. And quickly figured out that this is what goes on while I am at work. My dogs lay around on the furniture and my kids help themselves to my camera and the photoshoot begins. Mind you,I had no idea this photshoot had taken place, until I went to upload pictures from another event and

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Summer time is here!! (Ok officially Summer doesn't start for a couple of weeks, but school is out and the pool is open). We spent some time outside the last couple of weekends. Lots of outdoor chores to be done. I think the dogs enjoy having company out there. On the weekend when we spend most of the day outside, they sure do sleep well. So just a couple of random shots of the dogs enjoying

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As usual life has been crazy. Lots to do and so little time to do it. We are really enjoying and sometimes very challenged by our new addition. But we couldn't have chosen a better personality fit for our existing pack.It has been crazy enough that I haven't even taken alot of new pics of the dogs, so I will share with you one of my favorites of Sophie...I was baiting her with cheese, but look

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Ok, well, I did it. I messed up the entire theme of this blog. No longer do I fall into the category of having dogs that are only black or white.Welcome to our life on January 1, 2009, Murray the red Boston Terrier. He is a rescue dog. We believe he was a breeder at a puppy mill. He must not have been a good producer because he is estimated to be about 1 1/2 yrs old.He has a wonderful

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In typical fashion--the holiday came rushing at me and I was my typical frantic mess getting everything done at the last minute--but it all got done. We had a wonderful holiday--the kids got lots of cool stuff- the dogs got new toys and treats. The dogs even participated in a dog gift exchange and got some cool presents from California.This is the Christmas card the dogs sent out (with my help

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It's Halloween time...fall...October. Ok, so around here it doesn't feel like fall- except in the mornings. But I am not complaining. No- not one bit. The weather has been beautiful. It is time to think about getting out the jackets and sweaters.But not Sophie- she is thinking about treats, she is wishing there were alot more in her Halloween basket. Maybe if she dresses up for Halloween she will

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Sophie got to go to a meetup of Boston Terriers this weekend. There were about 10 of them in attendance. It was really fun to see 10 streaks of black and white running around. There were several times a small pack of them would break off and run the fence next to the large dog side of the park and they were giving those big dogs more trouble than they wanted!But not Sophie.Those Boston Terriers

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I signed the dogs up to do a Christmas in July gift swap. We got this awesome swap partner from Michigan. Her package arrived yesterday. I took lots of pictures (I won't bore you with ALL of them). The dogs thought it was really cool to get several new toys all at once. I don't buy them new toys often and only at Christmas do they get several toys at the same time. So this truly was Christmas in

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Sometimes I forget how big Bradley is, until I see a picture of him up next to something else. He is really a gentle giant- a lover not a fighter. He has the sweetest eyes, when you can see them. I was amazed at this photo because it was taken outside, and I don't usually notice how red his beard is turning. I couldn't ask for a better, more loving, loyal companion.

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This is a typical sight at my house. I have my laptop on my dining room table. The dogs like to join me in here, especially because they can see out the front windows. Most of the time that is not a problem, but then there are times, like tonight. There was a strange/stray dog running down our cul-de-sac and Bradley had to alert the neighborhood. He went into a barking frenzy and caused all sorts

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Ever since vacation and I had this bright idea to photograph cowboy boots, which then led to shoes and on to feet. My favorite kind of feet are animal feet (and baby feet- but there are none of those around here!!)Can you guess which are Sophie's and which are Bradley's?(And thanks dad for the birthday fundage to purchase my new camera lens!)

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Sophie must think she has some serious interior design skills. She has two different love bucket beds and I find the pillow to one of them in the most random places. She demonstrated her latest decorating idea when we refinished the living room floors and rearranged the furniture. I placed her love bucket between the couch and the wall, in a nice out of the way place. I put it there so we

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The weather here has been very nice and warm (somedays a little too windy). It is also staying lighter later, which gives me the opportunity to walk the dogs after work.I was going to order this really cool leash and coupler set called a Wacky Walkr. But, a really nice person in another state offered to send me hers that she couldn't return. Well, it is really awesome. It is the first time my

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Sophie is really a very quiet dog. When the water bowl gets empty she doesn't bark, or knock the bowl around, she just stands there and stares at the empty bowl. And then you look up and see her staring at a bowl. I am not sure if she thinks a magic fairy is going to come put water in it or what. If I was thirsty and my silly owner let me run out of water I would figure out a more obnoxious way

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We were having my daughters birthday party at our house and there were going to be lots of 8-10 yr old girls running around. I could have just locked the dogs in kennels upstairs- but it just didn't seem right. So I scheduled for them to spend the day at doggy daycare.Bradley is a seasoned veteran of doggy daycare and LOVES the place we take him. Sophie had never been before, but she seemed

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I was very proud of my dogs as we celebrated the human children's birthdays with our family. Overall the dogs behaved nicely. When everyone first began arriving Sophie was running around like a mad boston..Bradley however was very good. In hindsight Bradley was distracted with the sandwiches R was setting out (that worked our really well to).So here are a couple pics of the dogs during the

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It is just pouring rain today and very COLD. Sophie thinks she wants to go outside and then she sees the rain flooding down at the edge of the patio and puts her tail between her legs and ears back and runs back to the door. She is trying and really wants to go outside and play but the little princess doesn't want to get wet. Whereas Bradley is not bothered- he went out in the rain and got a

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Sophie got to go play with about 10 other Boston Terriers today. She had a good time- but she really prefered the people. It is interesting how dogs have personalities and sense which other dog personalities they like or get along with. It is just interesting to watch dog behavior and see which dogs plea nice together. So here is a picture of Sophie guarding the water bowl (or trying to stay

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These are their new "Good Dog" tags that they got for Christmas. They are absolutely wonderful and very light weight.I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas. Ours was wonderful. Hectic of course. I was very proud of the dogs on Christmas morning. We kept them outside for quite a while and they were content. Then we allowed them in and they got to check out their stockings and other

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It has been a very busy month. I last posted pics that were used on the dogs Christmas Cards. They sent Christmas cards to their dog friends they met online at Woofboard (a boston terrier message board) We had more fun receiving other dog cards. I haven't counted but we have at least 20! The dogs have received more cards than the humans in this household.Bradley and Sophie were also involved

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We have had too much fun exchanging cards with our "Woof" friends. I was temporarily challenged on how to go about making a wonderful holiday card. But then I got creative (and a new camera) So I made my own impromptu photo studio and had my first clients (Bradley & Sophie) It was so much fun that I even made and ordered a postage stamp with Sophie on it!I can't wait to keep practicing my

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I captured these shots of Sophie the other day. I thought they were just too cute. It was funny because she wanted to look out the window- but wasn't sure how to get around the curtain. So I pulled the curtains apart so she could look out. She then took it upon herself to claim the window sill as hers.By the ways- the puppy in the window is NOT for sale!

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I just got a new computer program and am very excited to use it to manipulate my photos. So here is one of Sophie just for kicks.You can see she is growing.Boy does she have a personality. She is the most excitable little dog and I can't believe any creature can move that fast. But then when it is time to lay down (or she gets tired first) she just wants to cuddle.She is the sweetest little dog!

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We haven't posted for a while- we have been very busy around our house. Can't tell you why- just yet. But we are working very hard on a new venture...soon to share with you. In the meantime I have this pretty picture of Sophie--look how she has grown. When I last weighted her she was a whopping 7 lbs. She is just full of energy and love. So pleased she is a part of our family.Well I leave

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I just love this picture of Bradley. This is from the day we took the kids to the Lake to play on the playground and brought Bradley along for fun.

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Click to play | Make your own Smilebox

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We finally got her. She is even more beautiful in person. And oh! the puppy breath- there is nothing sweeter.

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Meet the newest addition to the blackwhite dog tradition in our family.This picture is from her breeder and it was taken at 5 weeks of age. We can't pick her up yet...we have to wait until July 21.

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Well, the search for the baby female Boston continues. I keep laughing about all the new "friends' I have made through the internet in my search for the right puppy. What am I looking for? I would prefer an AKC registered pup. Female. Somewhere local (yes I am willing to drive a couple of hours)- no shipping. I want to be able to visit the kennel or breeders- I want to see the parents, and

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I am currently searching for a new black/white dog- a Boston Terrier.There is a long sad story behind this, which I am sure I will reveal later...but we are looking for a new Boston Terrier since we no longer have one.I have spent many hours online looking at pictures and doing research on the breed and breeders. I would really like to get another female, however I would consider a male puppy- if

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This is where it all began..the ULTIMATE black/white dog..the dalmation.This is Molly dog dalamation (her registered name is Lady Molly of Macbeth)We were blessed to be owned by her four 14 wonderful years.

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The little buddy and the big buddy

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Black Dog (Bradley) Black/White Dog (Tinker)

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I know that dogs come in all shapes and sizes- but somehow I have noticed a trend in my life...The dogs I have owned (or who have owned me) for the last 15 years have either been black or white or both....Hm...wonder what means, is there signifigance to this trend?

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