Heidi Petran and her husband, sent us some other anecdotes regarding Mon Chéri, their little Coton de Tulear female. They live in USA. Everybody remember the first and the second part of the histories of this little white fluffy ball . So go on for :


MORE ANECDOTES IN THE LIFE OF MON CHERI (part III)


Mon Cheri and her shadow

Mon Cheri’s only fault is that she barks at everything in her territory. While we have been training with some success not to bark at other dogs or people that walk by, she still vocalizes when we are outside. During evening hours, there is a long shadow cast by the setting sun. MC sees it and tries to chase it and of course, barks fiercely at it. At times she seems scared of the long figures and refuses to continue walking.


 

Mon Cheri has laryngitis

Recently a new dog moved into the neighborhood. He is a big Old English Sheepdog named Sterling with a bark to match. He of course was a challenge to MC. One morning they met on the same sidewalk and the concert began. Both woofed at each other for several minutes. MC was beside herself and barked and barked and barked… By the time she got home, she was vomiting saliva and when she calmed down, she had no voice left. This quiet lasted for about a day. The next day we were walking by Sterling’s house and MC saw him sitting on the sofa. Of course, she had to say hello to him. When he heard her, he charged to the deck right through the screen knocking it down. Another barking concert in stereo followed. Now when they meet, I immediately warn her not to even think of barking. It works most of the time.

 


Katie & Mollie

Mon Cheri is invited to a birthday party

Mon Cheri has made friends with two King Charles Cavalier Spaniels who live around the corner. They are about the same size as she is. They usually meet on the sidewalk and are crazy to see each other. It is quite a lively trio. MC surprisingly does not bark and just likes to play with them. Their names are Katie and Mollie. When they turned 1 year old recently, MC received a written invitation to the birthday party. There were about 12 dogs of different breeds, all from the neighborhood. Of course, her friend Lady came with us. There were party hats, games and treats for the canines and cake and icecream for the adults. The moment we arrived, MC did nothing but bark. Of course this set the other dogs in motion. The only time she was quiet was when she ate a treat. We had to leave a little early and I told her that was probably the last time she was invited to a party. Needless to say, I was embarrassed.


At the birthday party: Mollie and Mon Cheri sharing secrets

 

Mon Cheri has a boyfriend



Irresistible Sir Oliver of Lake Jem By Cramer Photography

MC has been corresponding by with Sir Oliver, a 1 ˝ year old Coton who lives in Maryland. He is so handsome and has the most gorgeous coat. His mom read the first anecdotes that were published in L’Echo des Elingues Magazine #3 and wrote me. Pretty soon Sir Oliver and MC were sending each other emails almost everyday with pictures and cards. I include a few samples of their correspondence: Sir Oliver writes to Mon Cheri :
"How are you? I thank you for your letters; I bet I am the ONLY canine in my neighborhood that has an e-mail friend.:):).....AND a beautiful one too."

Mon Cheri answers:
"I am sooo glad that we are friends. My Papa said that your mom and mine are both Coton crazy. But it is a nice kind of crazy. Don’t you think?"

Oliver writes to Mon Cheri:
"I just got in a bit of trouble with Mom:(:( I found a roll of tissue & unrolled it & chewed on it...Uh Now...I will give her LOTS of puppy kisses & make-up with her:):)Well I had better go and snuggle up to Mom for a while.

Mom went out today & left me with this DUMB talking ball. It had Mom's voice, but I wasn't born yesterday & I know Mom wouldn't fit in that ball:(:(..........UH!! AND NOW, it isn't so bad I lay down for my treat, Mom says 'TAIL' and I am supposed to wave my tail happily....UH! Of course being a smart COTON, I did it, so now every time I get a treat....I lay down and wave my TAIL HAPPILY......no less! Is that dumb or what?? Sometimes, I don't think these humans have enough to do! They certainly can think up goofy things for US to do....huh? Mom just thinks it is adorable."

Mon Chéri writes to Oliver:
"I was a bad girl today. I ran after a car again today. I had my leash on, but I pulled very hard and it slipped out of my mom's hand. I just love to chase cars! Mom gets very upset with me. SHe doesn't know what to do with me anymore. She threatened me with obedience school again. I HATE school. Do you ever misbehave???"

Oliver writes to Mon Cheri:
" Oh Mon Cheri.....I was in trouble with my Mom again today. I found another roll of tissue and unrolled it & chewed it..........Uh! THEN I found Mom's glasses on the floor & continued to chew on them..........Oh My! Mom said, she doesn't know WHY she buys me so many toys when I like to chew on her things. Of course she wasn't too mad when I gave her puppy kisses. I found this works very well.......Anytime you are naughty.....give LOTS of puppy kisses and our Moms can't stay mad at us:):) "

 

 

Mon Cheri chases butterflies

There is an abundance of butterflies this summer. They are of various sizes and colors and fly just at the level of Mon Cheri’s eyes. She follows them with her eyes and then in a ballerina type fashion jumps up and tries to catch them. She runs after them across the green grass and colorful flowers. It is adorable to watch her in this new pastime. At other times, she sits and watches insects crawl and fly near her. With her paw she tries to hit them. Most of the time though, she is not fast enough.

   
   
   

 

See you next time ...

 

 


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