Welcome to Moodyblues Whippets Dog Blog: Pup of the Week! Blu 11/21/25

Here you'll find a weekly (or so) spotlight of a dog/puppy from our Moodyblues Whippets family. and what they've been up to! (Look for special "guest vignettes" occasionally as well!)

11/21/25

Blu

Moodyblues Into the Future

I'm from the Moodyblues' "Fly Like an Eagle Litter" born December 1, 2023 (my puppy name was Bluejay)

My mom is Zuppa (Moodyblues Cool Wind in My Hair SC DCAT) and my dad is Zeppola

(Ch Almawhip Albinoni vs Star Wars for Moodyblues)

My nicknames are "Blu-bird" "Birds," and "Poppy"

Me as a wee pup

I live with Mamma Deborah Strutt and Papa David Strutt

We live in Newburyport, Massachusetts

Here are some of my all-time favorite things to do: Running wild and free in open fields and playing fetch with my poppa—especially when he uses the Chuckit!—are right at the top of my list. I absolutely love it when other dogs chase me (though none have caught me yet!). Lounging in the sun in the backyard is another favorite pastime. Meeting new pups and people makes me so happy, and I always look forward to our daily walks on the rail trail along with exciting games of tug-of-war are highlights of my day. And, of course, I treasure my cozy nightly snuggles with my momma.

I currently eat Purina Pro Sport Lamb & Rice, but I've heard rumors there might be a switch soon to Purina Pro Plan Sport Performance 30/20 Salmon & Rice Formula. I also enjoy a hard-boiled egg, raspberries, and Salmon with sweet potato as part of my diet.

My favorite treats are cookies and bully sticks, but honestly, I love anything my mom and dad eat.

My favorite toys are all my stuffed animal "babies," especially any round, squeaky ball.

I get my outfits from the 'Natural Dog' store mostly, but sometimes Mom and Dad will pick up something they like from wherever they find it.

Here’s my not-so-celebrated, yet truly distinctive, lineup of habits:

Testing just how far I can unroll the toilet paper, sucking on my tail (which totally baffles Mom and Dad, since I'm not the least bit stressed here), chewing on the ends of my parents’ reading or sunglasses, and always managing to be right in the way (underfoot) whenever those dinner aromas start floating through the house.

When I grow up, my "DAD" wishes for me to have a whippet brother or sister to pal around with, take more road trips, and enjoy my winters somewhere warm down South.

Here’s a fun fact about me: I think I’ve finally conquered my car sickness—sorry for all those messes in the past, Dad! On breezy days, I can smell the salty ocean air right from my backyard, and I can’t wait to finally visit that famous beach everyone talks about. Since I actually enjoy bath time, I have a feeling I’ll be a natural in the water! If only my nails didn’t grow so fast, having my paws touched is the worst.