My New Puppy

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S: Gunter Thomassen Arrives

BC: Author: Gunter Thomassen as told to his owner Photos: Compliments of his family

FC: Gunter Arrives

1: I was born on Saturday, December 27, 2008.

2: I have three siblings. I have one brother who is chocolate like me, and two sisters who are liver and white.

3: I am the cutest of them all!

4: Jim and Teresa were looking for a new baby. They saw my cute picture on the website for Partityme Kennel in Shelby, NC. They couldn't resist!

5: Could you?

6: They decided that I would make a nice fit with their family. So they brought me home on Sunday, February 22. My official AKC name is Parti-Tyme's Just Gettin' Started.

7: But I answer to Gunter. Gunter is German for vigor. Since I am a Miniature Schnauzer, the name fits.

8: When I came to live with them, I weighed 3.2 pounds and was about 6 inches tall.

9: Teresa is an educator, so I am learning all kinds of things in my new second language. | I love to play. I have lots of toys, but my favorite is the Kong wubba, rope twist, and my stuffed mouse that I brought from my first home. | After doing lots of playing and running (puppy zoomy), I am tired and ready for a nap.

11: I am growing and so was my fur. So it was time for a haircut. | I am growing and so was my fur. So it was time for a haircut. | The groomer said I was wiggly, but learned quickly when to be still. Handsome, don't you think? | The groomer said I was wiggly, but learned quickly when to be still. Handsome, don't you think? | I am growing and so was my fur. So it was time for a haircut. | The groomer said I was wiggly, but learned quickly when to be still. Handsome, don't you think? | I am growing and so was my fur. So it was time for a haircut. | The groomer said I was wiggly, but learned quickly when to be still. Handsome, don't you think? | I am growing and so was my fur. So it was time for a haircut. | The groomer said I was wiggly, but learned quickly when to be still. Handsome, don't you think?

12: Now that it is warmer, I really like being outside. My family and I go on walks around the neighborhood. I love to find sticks to chew on. It helps the pain of teething.

13: I think that I am pretty lucky to have my new family. They love me as much as I love them. I hope by brother and sisters were as lucky.

14: As I continue to grow, my family says that my personality makes them laugh. When they talk to friends that have miniature schnauzers, they say that we act a lot a like. We do things like stealing textiles, loving to eat ice, and chewing up halters. Well, have you ever tried to wear one of those?

15: Another trait that I exhibit, is that I love to watch TV. I get excited when I see dogs on TV or when humans are running. Anyway, I sit with my family in the recliner and watch our favorite shows.

17: I really enjoy being outside. I like to smell all the exciting surfaces out there. Plus there are rabbits and squirrels to find.

18: Jim and Teresa have enrolled me in school. I am learning all kinds of neat things. I love the part of getting a treat each time I do the right thing. | Maybe I will learn to do agility like those dogs on TV!

19: My favorite past-time is still playing. I love my toys. Jim and Teresa have to buy extra strong toys, but sometimes I still manage to destroy them. I guess it is the terrier part of me.

20: It is hard to believe that I am almost a whole year old. I have grown to my full size and now weigh fifteen pounds. I am looking forward to celebrating Christmas and then my birthday. It sounds exciting and an excellent opportunity for toys and treats.

21: My life has been good so far, but the best part is my family loves me and I love them!