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Mama Snickers (FTH Moon Dancer). These girls are awesome, each in their own way. Tank looks most like Snickers, and Mattie and Deuce look the most like Mudd. They are full of heart, and they immediately stole ours.

As many of you remember, Deuce was dead when she came out, grey body and blue in the face. Bill and I worked on her for some time thumping on her heart, getting fluid out of her nose and throat, and breathing into her mouth. What a gift when she responded! Even so, we feared she would have brain damage since we had no idea how long she was without air in the birth canal. She won a lot of hearts with her determination to survive, and within a few weeks, we knew she could see, hear, react, etc. just fine.

Georgia has always been the intense one. Our independent tomboy who is always moving … I just knew in my heart she would be a champ on the track, and when she was the first to run Grade A I was not surprised at all. She has many fans, but the coolest one has to be George of New England. That relationship has been so much fun.

Mattie-kins. Named after a brand of wine (Mattie’s Perch) because of the way she wrapped her paws around Snickers leg at nap time. She is also sassy, and has been talking back to us since she was probably 2 weeks old. Mattie is a go getter like Georgia, and I expect good things from her now that she has recovered from her near death scare a couple of months ago. I am so thankful that God wasn’t ready for another of our babies! Mattie is more affectionate than Georgia, but just as athletic. She also has great stand up earsies.

Tank – Started out as the biggest girl, and her name doesn’t really make sense anymore but she knows it, so it stays. We tried Lainey, but she wouldn’t answer to that. Tank is the girl who demands at every turnout to have her belly rubbed, and won’t leave you alone until you do it. She cannot wait until I finish sweeping the kennel, either. I have to stop when I get to her crate and spend a couple of minutes doing the belly rubs so she’ll be quiet. She likes to bounce around and play with the other girls, and I think just loves snuggles and fun more than anything. She has a hurt ankle right now, but hopefully will be racing again in a few months.

My little nugget Gypsy. The first one to try to steal my credit card with eyes barely open. I think someone told her about bling and treats and she was determined to start early! She was named Gypsy because she was the first to walk, and man did she motor around the kitchen with a purpose. Gypsy also craves attention and lovies. She is addicted to standing on her hind legs and draping her paws on my arm to get kisses and be as close to me as possible. She’s so gentle about it, that I don’t even bother making her stop. (Tank on the other hand is a nose bopper, so she gets popped on the head when she jumps on me.)

The Mudd Puppies even have their own fan club on Facebook. How cool is that?!

Happy 2nd Birthday, little brindle doll babies. We love you very much!