Little 3-month-old Beau with Shihtzugirl (me) enjoying his brand-new home!

I officially adopted Beau on December 2, 1992, and he was NOT intended to be a Christmas puppy.

Baby Beau (arrow - cute belly, LOL) born at breeder Debi Knapp's house. He weighed in at 4 ozs. @ 6 PM on September 1, 1992. (My birthday's on September 6!)
Photo courtesy of Debi Knapp

Adolescent Beau, 6 months, with his mommy Kodee ((Debi''s) Old Shanghai kennel) at right (who sadly passed away at aged 6 on March 19, 1996, while under anesthesia after one of her sutures broke when she had a C-section...she was known for her jovial personality & lonnngg tongue, as seen here). In the pen is Beau's half aunt, Dandee, a 'prissy' show dog. (Debi's house)

Beau's aunt Gabee and daddy Bud at right, a stud dog bred & owned by Lin Saunders (Icheban's kennel).
Professional photo copy courtesy of Debi Knapp

Introducing Beau's immediate birth family: Dandee (half aunt), top left; grandma Muffee, top right w/ black mask; Aunt Gabee, middle w/ hair being clipped; and mommy Kodee, at bottom front. Wonderful, wonderful dogs! (Debi's house)

And, lastly, Beau, 5 months, at a public park, while our apartment complex was being fumigated. This picture is practically one of the last I have before his hair grew to the ground...