July 2010 Michele, Hello! - I just wanted to update you on Shakespeare - our Valentine's Day arrival last February. Lon & I are so taken by this smart little guy we wanted to share with you that he is quite the accomplished six month old. Not only did he toilet train with absolutely no effort and learn simple tricks like sit and down and give me five with just a few tries but he now jumps through hoops, weaves poles, tunnels, climbs tall ramps and leaps in the air in an agility course we set up in the backyard for him - and his older sister Seraphina - with show dog grace and precision. He's incredibly easy to train and eager to please. His latest trick- which he taught himself - as it has been a hot summer and we have been swimming frequently -is to jump and swim to the blow-up body lounger in the pool and get on and off it by himself. His balance and agility is greater than I've witnessed in any of the dogs I've had before. I knew bichons were lovable, beautiful and soft and cuddly - but wow - what a bright focused athlete this little boy is as well. We are so enjoying him and so proud of him - we just love our little Shakespeare and thank you again for getting him off to such a good start!

Karen & Lon