My Little Maggie

Today, I've decided to show you various "shades" of our little Magpie Maggie Mae. From puppy to untidy little raggamuffin when we couldn't have her professionally groomed in our leeeean years to the lovely 3-1/2 year old "young woman" she is today.

When our incredible Hickory (Dickory Dog) passed away at 10yrs old from liver cancer, we set out on a search for a new puppy. After having 2 wonderful Shelties (Bonnie & then Hickory), & always enjoying the the Scottish Highland Breeds, & thought we might like a Scottie this time. But they have a bit a a reputation of not being the nicest to little ones they aren't used to. So . . . hoping to have this dog at least another 10 yrs, & the possibility of grand kids coming along in that time :-D we did a little research, settled upon a Miniature Schnauzer ~ & we got a BLACK one b/c it would remind me of a Scottie! lol

We love our little Magpie Maggie Mae & once she stops barking '-) ~ eh hem ~ she's our sweet, fun little bundle of energy & love.

So, here are various "shades" of our little Magpie Maggie Mae. From puppy to untidy little raggamuffin when we couldn't have her professionally groomed in our leeeean years to lovely 3-1/2 year old "young woman."

This was the day we picked her out of her litter at the breeder's house. 5 weeks old & the only little girl of 5 puppies. As you can see, it was love at 1st sight for DD#1.

The day we brought her home, at 8 weeks. Look how HUGE Hickory's old leash looks on her! Couldn't you just kiss that little face?!

This is Maggie & her friend, Bear. She was chomping & jumping all over sweet Bear & it always makes me think of the movie "Homeward Bound" when wise old Shadow says to Chance: "Ya gotta lot to learn, Pup."

Maggie's winter fur coat.

Gotta love that face!

The Pebbles-look . . . ummm . . . not.

Maggie LOVES car rides! Especially to the farm stores.

We named her "Magpie" b/c of her black color, but we have learned to keep beach towels on the upper-backs of our couch b/c Maggie actually lives up to her name. She likes to sit there ~ on her "perch" ~ & watch out the windows.

Be careful . . . once you give up your chair, Maggie is right there to enjoy the warm spot!

And, oh, the concern when someone is on the "sick couch."

My little Maggie.

Blessings from Ohio . . . Kim<><