Owner: Connie and Scott

Province: Manitoba

Hi Sue!

 

I was going to email you on Brio's second birthday (Dec 24) but things got away from me.

I've attached a pic of Brio at the lake -- bearing down on me after a high speed run. He is a big fan of the lake.

 

Brio is a big healthy guy with a happy-go-lucky even temperament. At the off leash park when he's not visiting dogs, he's veering off to check out their owners -- and waiting for a bum rub.  We often run into Frisco at our dog park -- small world.

 

This spring Brio had a 10 day vacation with the grandparents and Toora. The dogs get along famously now -he has done wonders for Toora's outlook on the world.  He has taught her a thing or two about playing and in a show of gratitude she doesn't bite him anymore.

 

Hope this finds you well Sue, and thanks again for our big, beautiful boy!

 

Connie & Scott

 

 

Hi Sue!

 

Hard to imagine our "little" guy is now a year old!  He has grown into a strapping 75 pounds -- enough to place his chin on the kitchen table without lifting his head! 

 

Our guy is a joy to live with -- he is gentle, even-tempered, and good-humored.  He loves life and always wants to be in the centre of things.  When we take him to the park he is the centre of attention -- and he is happy to meet each and every one of his admirers. 

 

We keep him in a "puppy cut" for now and he seems quite comfortable -- and much cleaner around the house.  When we had him to the vet recently all the staff stopped what they were doing to come and admire him.  Even the vet -- who has a 10 year old OES -- remarked on his mild temperment and good looks.

 

This summer he was introduced to cottage life -- he's a big fan.  He also loves hanging around with his good friend Toora.  This winter he's been enjoying snow -- both for sticking his head in and eating. 

Right now he's upstairs having a nap on the bed (we now need a king-size) and enjoying having the pack around during Christmas break. 

 

Hope all is well with you and we're glad you are still keeping a hand in OES breeding.  Good health in 2006!

 

Connie &  Scott & Brio
 

 

Brio met up with Toora, an OES that his owners parents adopted after we rescued her from a horrible home in the USA. Toora is absolutely petrified of men and has done wonderfully well at getting over her fears but she is still a little apprehensive about this newest male member of the family.

 

 

Hi Sue:

 

Brio arrived safe and sound -- if a little shakey -- this afternoon!  He had a quiet ride home -- fell asleep I think.  We introduced him to the yard (snow about 2 feet deep) and showed him the washroom facilities.  Two big pees so far.

 

He's a curious little guy -- checked out the house, chased a chew toy, tried to figure out the stairs, and yapped a few times.  He ate a good bowl of puppy chow, then out to the yard again for a little runaround.  He's now having a nap.

 

He's sure a beautiful little boy -- we're thrilled!

 

Thanks Sue!   We'll be in touch.

 

 

Hi Sue! 

 

Kind of busy around here -- we're Toora-sitting for a month while my parents are on vacation.  Toora and Brio are getting on pretty well.  Brio follows her like a shadow.  She has a good romp with him every evening -- steals his chew toys,  runs around like a big goof.  Then she has had enough and shuts the whole thing down.  Brio can't quite comprehend that, but usually a growl from Toora and he gets the message.

 

Brio is growing like a weed!  He's a big, strong, healthy boy!  He's the hit of puppy school, although the other parents can't imagine he's the same age as their little puppies.  All in all, he's a beautiful boy who keeps us on our toes day and night. 

 

Thanks again Sue!

Connie and Scott