A Woman Can Dream

A couple of months ago, Biggy had to fly to Destin on a mission for Selig, leaving me to fret and cry for his safety. He returned from his one-day journey with a magical tale of having seen a rare Chipoo. The little dog, part chihuahua and part poodle, was guarded closely in its gossamer tote-bag by a lady sitting nearby on the plane. He spoke of its cuteness and sweet nature (the puppy, not the lady). I had to see one for myself, so I googled. And I came across a site that told of many such fantastic creatures--the results of man's desire to create and nature's passion to evolve. I wanted one of these extraordinary animals for myself, more than I ever wanted a unicorn or a monkey, though I knew it was not to be. I became obsessed, scouring the list, studying the pictures for the most preposterous, unlikely combinations. I shall share some of my longing with you now:

First, the Chipoo:



The Bassetoodle (Bassett Hound/Poodle)



The Bashar (Bassett Hound/Sharpei)



The Bostinese (Boston Terrier/Pekingese)



The Chiweenie (Chihuahua/Dachshund)



The Cheeks (Chihuahua/Pekingese)



I will practice my positive visualization until I make my fantasy a reality. But for now, I must remain content with my beautifully ordinary purebred: