Happy Birthday, Socrates!
Today, our sweet little Yorkie, Socrates, turned two years old! He has been a wonderful addition to our family ever since we adopted him on June 30, 2002. Although he was supposed to only grow to 5-1/2 pounds, Socrates now weighs in at over 10 pounds, making him our "mammoth" Yorkie... But we wouldn't have it any other way. He is the perfect size for our family.
Some fun facts about Socrates:
He loves to play tuggy and fetch.
He loves to chew on sock, underwear, and pens.
He looks very dashing in a red bandana!
When he's frustrated or irritated he will do laps around the living room at break-kneck speed, growling and grumbling in his deepest voice.
He loves to lay on the ottoman at our feet when we relax in front of the TV.
He loves to take road trips with us. (Running with the pack is one of his favorite things to do!)
He knows in which rooms he is not allowed, and will *usually* lay outside the door in the hallway.
His favorite 'toy' is Lucy.... (That's his 'girlfriend.' Acutally, he has several Lucys around the house....) Lucy always makes him smile.
He loves to chase the squirrels and birds in the back yard. And if by chance there aren't any creatures to chase, he will chase the wind--leaping and bounding around the yard as fast as his little legs will carry him.
Socrates is our designated 'hall monitor.' Anytime anyone gets too rowdy in the house, he chases the feet of the perpetrator(s), nipping at their heels and growling.
He loves people and other dogs. He is always very excited when we have guests over and he adopts each one as his own special friend while they're here.
Socrates has the typical Yorkie stubborn streak. He has a mind of his own and knows what he wants when he wants it. But overall he is a very well-behaved dog. He usually comes when we call, he usually doesn't beg too much during meals, and he is always quick to say he's sorry (gives face licks) when he knows he's done something bad. He is a sweet, happy companion, and a special member of our family.
Happy Birthday, Socrates!
Posted by at April 2, 2004 08:58 AM