Dudley's Puppy

From Dudley:

For those who asked: our new puppy is one of those newfangled cross breeds, the Labradoodle. I'm told they don't shed...sounds like a positive attribute to me. They are known for a good blend of intelligence and calm disposition. The LW is interested in teaching our dog to be a therapy dog, going to hospitals and the like, as a volunteer.

Little Persey is actually named Perseverance, because she started life at a disadvantage. She didn't gain weight and was far from thriving, when all of a sudden she rallied and started growing like, well, a puppy. She's twelve weeks old now and eleven pounds.