Shea is a Bichon Frise weighing 10.9
lbs. I adopted him from Bichon Frise Rescue of Greater St. Louis on September
2, 1998. He is incredibly adorable. He is very people-oriented but don't be offended
if his greeting only lasts a few seconds. After he checks you out, he needs
to continue his patrol of the area surrounding you--which somehow escaped
his attention previously.
Shea likes to cuddle--when he wants too--usually
when he is sleepy. He loves to hear his name and to make him happy just pet him --
especially on his tummy!Placidly, he gazes back at me or squeezes his eyes
shut in pleasure--the better to concentrate on the scratching hand.
His English skills are very good and the largest category
in his vocabulary revolves around food -- he understands "eat," "treat,"
"snack," and "breakfast." For treats, I give him nuggets of his food--a special formula to prevent bladder stones. Shea also likes to chew on paper -- stacks of bills or magazines on the coffee table, book covers, and fly away receipts from grocery sacks AND tissues and toilet paper -- all are fodder for his habit. |
Relaxing by the
window, March 1999
on Santa's lap, Christmas 1999
Close
up
At rest
Alert
