Parris Todd just adopted a new puppy named Prince, and it might be the cutest thing you’ll see all week.

She even staged a newborn-style photoshoot, complete with a tiny throne.

“I picked him up when he was eight weeks old. He’s a miniature Dachshund, so he’s a long-haired dapple wiener dog,” shared Todd. “I’ve had two Dachshunds before, and I just really love their personalities. They’re super fun-loving and sweet, but they’re also a little sassy. They’re the kind of dogs where you can tell when they’re thinking by their faces, so I’ve always loved them.”

Todd found him through the Good Dog app, the same platform Anna Leigh Waters used to adopt her dog, Archer.

“I was looking through all the breeders on Good Dog, looking at reviews, and I was really looking for his specific type, too,” she explained. “I also needed him to be in Florida because I didn’t want to have the dog go on an airplane since he’s so little.”

Todd says she knew right away he was the one as soon as they met.

“I had so many names lined up, but when I saw him I got to see more of his personality. He’s kind of sassy and very spoiled because he’s the runt of the litter, so he was hand fed since his brothers and sisters would kick him off the mom because he’s so tiny,” she noted. “As soon as I met him, he got very attached to me, and because he is a little spoiled, the name Prince works so well.  I love Prince and Parris. PT and PT.”

This also marks Todd’s first experience as a dog mom, and her busy life on the road had kept her from finding the right companion... until now.

“We had family dogs growing up, but this is my first dog. My family just moved to Delray Beach, so that’s why I decided to get a dog now because I travel so much,” she said. “And when he’s still young, he can stay with my parents.”

Though he’s still just a puppy, Todd plans for her new companion to join her at pickleball tournaments once he’s old enough.

“I would love for him to travel. He still has to get his last rounds of shots, and then I have to take him to training so when I take him to the courts he’ll be comfortable,” mentioned Todd. “Wiener dogs are notorious for not behaving, so I want to make sure he’s going to be a good travel dog.”

Todd is also close friends with Pickleballtv broadcaster Michelle McMahon, who often brings her golden retriever, Maverick, on tour.

She’s hoping Prince will have a built-in friend and an experienced travel buddy to show him the ropes of tournament life.

“We’re going to introduce Prince and Maverick in the next few weeks,” confirmed Todd. “I’m hoping Maverick can show him the ropes because he is such a good dog. I hope he’ll rub off on Prince.”

Personally, I can’t wait to see Prince make his courtside debut.

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