Bella will be 11 months next weekend (Easter). This has been a roller-coaster of an experience bringing up a puppy. So much laughter. So many shoes chewed on.

Here she is in the park in Bray beside the river. As a poodle, she seems to love water… jumping in puddles and dunking her ball … getting into the river or the sea to paddle.

According to Google…

The Poodle breed name originates from Germany, derived from the Low German word “puddeln” or “pudel,” meaning “to splash” or “to splash in water”. Originally bred as a water retriever (water dog or Pudelhund), the breed was named for its functional role in splashing into lakes to retrieve waterfowl for hunters.

We have booked her with the vet to be neutered early next month. Poor girl doesn’t know this. Hoping she has a fast recovery.