I realized how much my 5-1/2 month old puppy had grown this weekend. Just 4 months ago you could carry the little furball in one hand at only 6 pounds. Cooper is a unique Golden Retriever that is slender build long skinny head, and has a deep reddish copper wavy fur.
Here is Cooper this weekend while we went hiking at Elk Island along the Willamette River in Portland. Look at his big smile.
Here are a couple other photos from the hike and one of my favorites that capture his playful personality of attacking me like a little werewolf.
And here is the mini werewolf attacking me on the trail captured right before I was hit with muddy paws and slobber.
Pretty amazing how fast they grow just like kids, but faster. He is about 48 pounds now and will grow to around 65-70 pounds like his parents. Love this little furbaby even when he chews things up or causes logistical challenges to go places. Cooper even has his own Instagram account, but I manage it as he cant type with his paws and has a…