Mikey

When Anne decided she was ready for another dog, she went to the internet to find the perfect breed for us. It had to be small, but not too small. It could not shed. It could not cause allergic reactions. It  must be good with children. It must be lovable!

Mikey is a "Bichon Frise" which means "curly lap dog". I wanted to name him Phydaux* but Anne selected "Mikey". He was Anne's dog. When Anne died, he slept at he door to the attached garage for two weeks waiting for her to come home. He has since become my buddy.

He and I have a relationship similar to that of C. S. Lewis and his dog. In the words of Lewis, "Its not so much that he obeys me, but sometimes he agrees with what I want." We have developed a bond and he communicates well using the expressions in his eyes and his mannerisms. He understands me too well sometimes. 

Thank you Anne, for getting him for me.

*Phydaux = Ph = F, ... y = i,...  daux = doe. ... Fido

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Temperament
Gentle mannered, sensitive, playful and affectionate.
 A cheerful attitude is the hallmark of the breed and one should settle for nothing less.

Those are ideal qualities for the dog's master also.