The Original Top Dog
Our Top Dog poster in the classroom is decorated with bones and a long dachshund (also known as a weenie dog). My love for dachshunds also has a long history. Growing up, I had a black and tan dachshund named Butch that was there with me for my first day of kindergarten all the way to my first day of college! In 2001, I got another dachshund named CoCo. He is a chocolate dachshund that is full of energy. His first family didn't want him after a year so Mr. McCullers and I were able to adopt him into our family. CoCo is definitely spoiled and lives a life of luxury. He also answers to the nickname Bean. Although CoCo is not in our classroom on a daily basis, he helps us to learn because we use many examples of him in class. (For example: CoCo's name appears in math problems and grammar sentences on regular basis). By the end of the year, my students grow to love CoCo as much as I do!
Who wouldn't love CoCo? I don't know what that other family was thinking when they gave him up - but it sure worked out for CoCo! He is a lucky dog to have you and Mr. McCullers for his family! Your class is in for a real treat as they learn with such a cool "bean" this year!
Posted by: Mrs. Meeler | August 23, 2005 at 07:53 AM
I hope CoCo is happy to be in your family! I can't figure out why the other family didn't want CoCo. I think he is the #1 TOP DOG OF THE WEEK!!!!!!!
Posted by: Alejandra | August 23, 2005 at 09:24 AM
`those were graet sentences
Posted by: sol | August 23, 2005 at 09:30 AM
How is Coco doing Mrs.McCullers. He looks funny with his reindeer horns. I hope you are having fun.
Posted by: Manaure | August 23, 2005 at 10:03 AM
I love your dog Coco.Did you know that my nick name is bean,too?It's amazing how you know about Coco's past life.My dog Courage has an interesting past, too.What happend was when my mom came from her work and she found a box on her car so she called sercurity and when they opened the box there was a puppy.Well I have to go.Bye!
Posted by: Kristeen | August 23, 2005 at 10:22 AM
Mrs.Mccullers I thik that CoCo is a fun dog that you have.
Posted by: victor | September 01, 2005 at 10:49 AM
thats is very touching
Posted by: jason | September 01, 2005 at 10:52 AM
i havn't been in your class and i already love your dog
Posted by: amanda | September 01, 2005 at 10:53 AM
I saw all the comments and I could see that many people enjoyed looking at your dog CoCo.I also liked the picture.it reminds me of my puppy Buddy.but he past away oh well at least we enjoyed spending time together.I also had an older dog named shaggy,he was funny too but he always got in trouble with my neighbor.How imiss both of them.I guess you have luck because you a very beautiful dog.
Posted by: graciela | September 01, 2005 at 11:00 AM
You and Coco make a great
team.
Posted by: dylan | September 06, 2005 at 09:17 AM
I love your pictures. you are the best teacher of the world. I know that I say that all the time.Can you bring coco at the end of the year?Can you bring your baby too please I want to you be my mother.I love you very much.Whats your favorite subject and your favorite colorAnd your favorite food.
Posted by: Samantha | September 06, 2005 at 09:36 AM
I like your dog he's nice.I remember when you brought your dog to school.I remember when you gave us a hollowween party it was fun.
Posted by: david | October 21, 2005 at 11:00 AM
I like dogs to. I`ve never seen a dachshund befor. But I still love animals no matter what!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Kristian | November 02, 2005 at 10:57 AM