Okay, that is just creepy. I have a story idea I'm tinkering around with and I had decided the main character was going to have a Papillon, too. Have you mentioned that before and I just forgot?

I picked it because I wanted a small, not yippy, smart dog. It was between that and a Powderpuff (a Chinese crested with hair). Maybe I'll have to go back to the Powderpuff...

Hee. I love your name rationale.

I went back through my "jordy" tag and I guess I mention Steve the Papillon at least once. But there's no reason we can't both have one! What colour is Veruca? Steve is black and white, although I guess the little dude in the picture is tricolour. Also, as a Willy Wonka fan I assume Veruca is a she? No problem! Just if you find a picture of a model for Veruca anywhere, please post it so I can go awww...

They're both charming! The Papillon in your picture looks smarter than some people I know. Possibly including me.

The Powderpuff is darling, but I'm imagining the Papillon's ears peeking out of your character's shoulder bag and I confess, I am smitten!

I'd love to chat with you about your ideas. Please keep sharing whatever ideas you want, and I'll be all over the entries or comments. When you write yourself, talking about writing is so much fun!