Million Dollar Baby

When we went to the beach the other day I took some photos of Esme trying to keep up with the Big Dogs. She is so funny. She is just determined not to be left behind no matter how fast the other dogs are. She's always behind but ever driven to stay with the pack. Leeloo is easier to follow because she is not usually at full tilt - she's busy hunting up bird poop and bits of seashell to consume. It pays to be in front of Raimi when he's peeing. So far Esme has avoided actually being peed on ... can't say the same for Leeloo or Archer. Even obstacles are not enough to stop her relentless shadowing. Raimi was following a scent and she trundled along behind him like a little satellite. It's very cute. It's hard to tell in this photo but she is waaaaaay behind Raimi who is waaaaay ahead. She never quits though. She even climbs mountains of snow and ice to be near Raimi. He doesn't mind her but he doesn't actively seek her company though either!

I know it's hard to tell but this is one exceptional puppy. Structurally she is outstanding under all that hair. She self stacks beautifully, has a gorgeous head, will have a luxurious coat, and even at just 10 weeks old she moves incredibly cleanly with excellent reach and drive. She also has brains to spare. I can't wait to start showing her.