Hi Laurie,

 

I hope you're doing well.  Just a short note to provide an update on Benny (Cleo) on his 6 month birthdate anniversary.  I've attached a few recent photos.

 

Benny is very affectionate and also very playful and spunky.  He potty trained very quickly - we haven't had any accidents in months.  He has also been a good sleeper, as we often wake him up in the morning.  He also takes a couple of naps during the day, between walks.  We've been slowly increasing the length of his walks.  One item we're still working on is his greetings as he is still very excitable and jumpy when meeting new people and other dogs when we're out.  

 

Benny travels well in the car and is always calm, just recently showing some interest in looking out the window.  He has lost most, if not all of his baby teeth, replaced by his adult teeth (we've only found 2 of his baby teeth).

 

We've learned that when it comes to meals, he is more of a grazer, and will often eat over several hours after his food has been put down.  Our Vet said not to worry as he has steadily been gaining weight (now ~ 16 pounds), and mentioned that this relaxed eating style is typical of the poodle side of his heritage.  Benny had his first full haircut a couple of weeks ago.  He was very cooperative according to the groomer.  His hair is growing back fast and more curly.