Authors: Ellen Miles
Chewy and Chica (9 page)
Some dogs stayed put and posed for the camera.
Some dogs — namely, Pugsley — got up and zoomed around the room, dodging everyone who tried to catch them and nearly knocking over Katana’s fancy lights.
And a few dogs lay down and went to sleep while Katana was focusing her camera.
Lizzie barely stopped laughing all afternoon. “This is so much fun!” she told Katana. “If you ever need an assistant on your jobs, let me know!”
Finally, Aunt Amanda brought in the very last dog. “This is Baxter,” she said, as she led an energetic brown puppy into the room. “After we take his picture, we’ll try for a group shot. That should be interesting!”
Lizzie did not recognize Baxter. He was a beautiful puppy, with soft chestnut curls, a white chest, floppy ears, and a sweet, friendly face all
covered in curly fur. He bounded happily over to greet Lizzie, pulling Aunt Amanda along behind him. “Hello there, Baxter!” Lizzie squatted down to rub his floppy ears and kiss his sweet black nose. His fur was silky-soft and he smelled delicious. “What breed are you, cutie?” Lizzie pictured the “Dog Breeds of the World” poster she had hanging in her room. Which dog looked most like Baxter?
Aunt Amanda started to say something, but Lizzie stopped her. “Wait,” she said, holding up her hand. “Don’t tell me! I bet I can guess. Is he a Portuguese water dog?” Lizzie asked.
Aunt Amanda burst out laughing. “Amazing! You have really studied up on your dog breeds. You’re never wrong!” She bent down to pet Baxter. “Yes, Baxter here is a Portie, or a PWD, as some people call them.”
Ellen Miles likes to write about the different personalities of dogs. She is the author of more than 30 books, including The Puppy Place Special Edition: Chewy and Chica and Taylor-Made Tales series as well as
The Pied Piper
and other Scholastic Classics. Ellen loves to be outdoors every day, walking, biking, skiing, or swimming, depending on the season. She also loves to read, cook, explore her beautiful state, and hang out with friends and family. She lives in Vermont.
If you love animals, be sure to read all the adorable stories in The Puppy Place!
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