Meet Cookie

November 1st, 2008

by Kat

It was over 6 years ago when we first met Cookie.

On a beautiful day in the late spring in upstate New York, we watched as Cookie and her littermates, at merely 4 weeks of age, playing and tumbling on the breeder’s sunny porch. Among the pack was a little kitten of similar age but much more agile, prancing around the wobbly puppies. We were both giddy from the cuteness overload, but we didn’t realize that when Cookie finally came home with us a few weeks later, she would bring along something more than the typical puppy playfulness.

Cookie was just a little peanut back then, but we noticed the feline streak in her right from the start. She liked to communicate with her paws, and she would stalk a toy from a distance then pounce on it. I think growing up with a kitten at the early stage of her life really did have an impact on her behavior, and it was certainly an interesting thing to observe. Even to this day, when Dobby, her little brother, is being obnoxious, Cookie would not be shy about giving him a good smack on the head to remind him who the boss is.

We call Cookie our sassy girl because she is not only athletic but is also full of spunk. And being a toy fanatic, she makes sure the rules are known: 1) All toys go through her first, especially the new ones and, 2) No toys should be played without her, um, “supervision.”

The Orange Battle
Having trouble viewing this video? View it on YouTube.

 

Cookie is extremely smart. From a very young age, she was able to identify her toys (and there were LOTS of them) by name. She also has incredible problem-solving skills. An example would be when we bought a new bed for her a while back, and her little bro immediately planted himself in there and refused to move. Cookie tried to negotiate a deal with Dobby so she could have her bed back. We think she gave a pretty good shot despite Dobby’s shameless butt.

The Negotiation
Having trouble viewing this video? View it on YouTube.

 

We didn’t know a lot about dogs when Cookie first came into our life, but she has taught us so much about what it means to love and be loved, to understand and be understood. She’s very loving, always craves attention from anyone and everyone, and most importantly, she is a wonderful big sister to Dobby by putting up with his silly antics and smothering Frenchie kisses without a complaint. She’s amazing, beautiful, and will always have a special place in our heart.

Breed: Boston Terrier
Place of Birth: New York
DOB: May 14, 2002
Nickname: CookieMon, The Little One, Magic Cookie
Likes: Falling asleep sucking on a toy, sun basking, and smacking Dobby on the head

Pet-Peeves: Cold weather, getting wet, and mommy & daddy having disagreements
Quirky Tid-bit: Complete belly makeover when season changes

Our Similarities: We both embrace the inner cat in us, frown upon cold weather, and we think girls rule!
Trivia: The Boston Terrier is the first genuinely American breed. A result from selective breeding of the Bulldog and the white English Terrier in the Boston area during the 1870s, the breed was recognized by the AKC in 1891. Lively and highly intelligent, the Boston Terrier has won the nickname “the American Gentleman” not just for the dapper appearance, but also for the excellent disposition & winning personality.

Cookie - the First 5 Years

Having trouble viewing this video? View it on YouTube.

 

Entry Filed under: Cookie, K9TL Members