Happy New Year!

Barker's Grooming did a fantastic job of the dogs just before Christmas. The hair is growing in on Ziggy's head, and his tiny stub of a tail is becoming a more poodle-like puff. Missy is gorgeous, as always. Yvonne is the BEST groomer we've ever had... (425) 344-5187. Home base is Edmonds, but they're going mobile. With excellent prices and great service in your own neighborhood, they'll come anywhere on the north and north-east side of Seattle. If you have several dogs or if your neighbors will go together to provide a group, they might even travel further afield.

I clipped off the garlands around the dog's collars except for a tiny piece of color that makes it easier to tell the dogs apart. With their haircuts, it's sometimes hard to see who's on the run. Oh, I do love a clean and fluffy poodle!

We walked through the neighborhood this morning. They were in fleecy coats that keep the dirt off (raincoats above are for really awful days.) I looked down at the two, trotting happily on a leash coupler. No fights, no tugging, walking by my side. One is eight; the other five. They are not related though they look like siblings. Ziggy, the younger and at the back of the photo, looks older because his hair is greyish.

They play and get along great. Happy New Year to you from me and these good doggies!