She's the Best!

Abbie, just shy of 12 years old.  Look at those kind eyes.

I have had Abbie since she was a puppy.  She was born in late September, and I got her in December at around 10 weeks old.  She will be 12 next month, and that makes me kind of sad.  She is such a sweet girl.  She acted like a puppy until she was about 6 years old (hyper!) before she mellowed out.  Now she is just a gentle giant who trembles at the chirping sound that a carbon monoxide or fire detector makes when alerting you it is low on batteries.  She would never, ever bite a child, and that makes it so easy to have her around Isaac.  Isaac is the one I have to worry about.  He chases Abbie, but she just takes it in stride, hiding under her designated table.  She still gets her panties in a bunch at the mere mention of the words "park, walk, Julie's house, or treat."  Abbie has lovingly been called many things over her life.  Among her nicknames:  Abbie-Doo, Absey (Isaac's,) Abba, Abba Zabba, Zabba Dabba Doo, Rabbadoo, Abbs, Orfa, and Stampy.  Some of Abbie's signature moves include:  stamping for continued pets, nose dive through your legs for a butt pet, and grumbling.  She's also been deemed in wonderful health for her age/breed.  The vet told us last time that she was one of the healthiest labs (for her age) that he's ever seen.  SCORE!  If I could be guaranteed a dog like Abbie every time, my house would be a zoo (but a very docile zoo ;)  Cheers to Abbie, her loving nature, and her good health!