Dogs, dogs, dogs....

So this is our Gabby's boyfriend Otis. Otis is the white curly-haired golden-doodle. This is a combination of a golden retriever and a poodle - the idea is that they are hypo-allergenic, don't shed as much, and combine the best traits of both breeds - I couldn't agree more. He really thinks that Gabby is his girlfriend. They literally give each other a hug at first meeting and are inseparable the entire time that they are together. Adam and Elizabeth Byrd invited us to their lake house for the Fourth and we took Gabby along. Porter is still too little and too unpredictable I think. She had to stay home. Gabby LOVES the water - she kept going to fetch the ball and bringing it back the long way all morning long. Since there are no steps up the pier from the water - Gabby went to get the ball, swam all the way to shore, got on the pier and brought it back to me. Even when sweet Otis did get to the ball first - Gabby would dunk him under and steal the ball away to bring it back. it was such a great game and she was exhausted the rest of the day, and slept all the way home. We are so blessed to have friends like the Byrds and I know Gabby likes the company as well. :)