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Happy 1st Birthday Monkey


Asalei
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It's funny how things happen. Twelve months ago, I had a lot of people asking me "which puppy from Macey's litter was mine?". I laughed it off, brushed it off and the thought of getting a third beagle was daunting enough to dismiss the thoughts.

I was lucky enough to see this litter grow from the ultrasound at 4 weeks, to the all night labour and the eight weeks of fun. It's very hard to take weekly photos and play with these puppies for 8 weeks and not get attached.

I was offered one of the girls to run on and see how she went in the show ring. I thought I'd go into it thinking of her as a foster dog, if she didn't work out, she'd be moved on. HA! Who was I kidding? This gorgeous little girl didn't take long to worm her way into our hearts, and the hearts of my girls.

My biggest worry was how my older two girls would take having a puppy introduced to their pack. I'm sure they lived everyday thinking "surely this dog will leave soon, it will only be here for a short time like the rest, hey mum?".

Twelve months on, she's still here and an absolute delight to own. She quickly took on the name "monkey" from her antics of jumping around the lounge room, up trees and the noises she makes, she is our very own little monkey.

Abby has also done very well in the showring winning two Best Baby Puppy in Show's, one at her and my first ever specialty. Classes in group and in show, plus best headed bitch at 11 months at the Victorian specialty. To top all that off, Abby won a Best in Group at 9.5 months of age against stiff competition. To say she's exceeded my expectations is an understatement. Her future is hopefully bright and plentiful :D I can't wait for her to mature up and fill out.

Happy birthday my beautiful baby girl! A girl with way too much character, not a lot of tact and a gorgeous giving heart. Love you baby girl!

She was only a few hours old..

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And to today when we had cakes and opened presents:

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