It has been an amazing 6 years with Sofie Bear. She came to us a puppy full of spit & vinegar. The rescue thought she was a Collie/Shepard mix and would be about 70 lbs. Looking back she was probably older than 12 weeks when we got her because she stayed small. I think she is a Sheltie/Mischief mix.
Sofie was a smiling, stubborn, and playful puppy. She always had an independent streak and was head strong. She and I did lots of training in the first 3 years.
It is hard to remember, because time goes so fast, but it was somewhere around 4 years old that her night terrors and separation horrors started. That changed her a lot. But this year we finally got things under control with love, medication, and more love.
Sofie is my silly, rolly-polly, best friend, bundle of fluff (who happens to have some door eating and thunder storm issues). She has taught me patience, unconditional love, and mostly to see the world through the simple heart of a trusting soul.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SOFIE BEAR! You are my SODA POP.
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤ 
easyweimaraner
November 25, 2016 at 01:39
Happy Happy Birthday dear Sofie!!! a Sheltie/Mischief mix is the bestest breed of our slice earth… and probably even the bestest in da whole universe :o)
dogdaz
November 25, 2016 at 07:35
Thank you Sweetness. You are one of our bestest blog friends and always make us smile.
Genevieve Petrillo
November 25, 2016 at 05:52
Happy Birthday, It’s tough to choose a favorite picture from that collection, they’re all SO cute. I think the smile in 2 is my winning shot. I can’t resist a grinning doggie. Have a wonderful day.
Love and licks,
Cupcake
dogdaz
November 25, 2016 at 07:37
Thanks, Cupcake. You are always so kind and true. That smile was feature on the Smile page in Bark magazine back then. I am cute, aren’t I?
Genevieve Petrillo
November 25, 2016 at 11:14
Beyond cute. Ridiculously cute!
dogdaz
November 25, 2016 at 12:00
Kisses, licks, and hugs!
goldenbrodie
November 25, 2016 at 11:23
Happy Bday Sophie! Sending you golden hugs!
dogdaz
November 25, 2016 at 12:02
Thank you For the Golden hugs. I’m golden too, just shorter.
goldenbrodie
November 25, 2016 at 12:34
Yes you are.❤️🐾🐾❤️️
fredrieka
November 25, 2016 at 14:17
Pawsome birthday
dogdaz
November 25, 2016 at 14:58
Thanks. So far, soso good
Eily Nash
November 25, 2016 at 15:18
Woofilicious hugs and birthday wishes Sophie 🐾 Eily & Angel🐾
dogdaz
November 25, 2016 at 17:09
Thanks so much, Eily & Angel.
Vicki Flaherty
November 25, 2016 at 19:22
Happy Birthday, Sofie! Lorian, you two have had quite the journey – love works miracles…
dogdaz
November 25, 2016 at 21:32
Thanks, Vicki. She is an adventure.
Nachthawk
November 26, 2016 at 04:47
Hello Sofie, happy birthday to you even though those wishes are kinda late… hope you have had a wonderful day 🎉🍀💕
dogdaz
November 26, 2016 at 08:16
Good wishes are never late, Hawk. Thanks so much.
angelswhisper2011
November 26, 2016 at 14:30
Happy Birthday, Sofie. Your pictures are all very cute. We love the smile on your face on no 2 🙂 Extra 6 Pawkisses for a Happy Caturday 🙂 ❤
dogdaz
November 26, 2016 at 21:42
Thanks lil cat. I love to smile.