(Translated from Dog to English)

Dear Santa,

My name is Nicco. You don't know me yet, I was only born the beginning of October, so this is my very first Christmas. In many ways I think that it is a good thing I've only been around for two months because I have not had much of an opportunity to be truly naughty. Not that I try to be naughty, but sometimes things are very tempting. My people tell me when I get big my nose will be right at the height of the kitchen counter. I promise Santa Claus, I won't ever eat your cookies, even if they are right under my nose.

There are many things on my wish list Santa, I don't know where to start. I would like more than anything a new big bumper bed for my crate that sort-of looks like one of those human couches. The people tell me I am going to be traveling a lot so I want to be comfortable. I really love to sleep. You can get these lots of places if your Elves don't have time to sew one for me - there is a snoozy plush bed here (get the 37" one). Also, if you could throw in one of these warmies, if I've been extra special good, I would really love it.

Thanks so much for reading my letter. I have a few other things I would like to request. I don't need all this stuff but you can pick out what you think I deserve for this year and maybe it will give you surprise ideas for others out there.

I am a growing boy, Santa, and when I get big I would like a really fancy collar, one that makes me look unique and stand out from the crowd. My people alreadycall me a head turner but I want to have something flashy to wear and impress my friends. I found this one at a website, it is called " Bronze Bling Bling Collar" and I thought it was awesome. When I am big, my neck will be 20".

If that is not quite in your budget Santa, I understand. Maybe someday I will get a job and I can buy that fancy thing for myself. There are some other really cool collars at these two websites, lupinepet.com and bisondesigns.com. The humans say those really last and stay good looking for a long time. I don't know if your Reindeer wear collars, but if they do you should check them out.

By the way, my favorite toy is a stuffed frog who says "riddup riddup" when you squeeze it. If you have any of those extra ones laying around, could you share them with a less-fortunate one ? I guess I have the greatest gift anyone could have, people who love me.

Thanks so much for listening Santa. I know by this time next year I will have some explaining to do, but for this year I hope you'll see I have been the very best boy I can be.

Sincerely, Niccolo Massimiliano