The designer is Laurie Taylor and his name is Purvis. You are supposed to draw scales all over him, but I didn't do that. I thought the belly scales were enough. Truth be told, I was afraid I would ruin him. He goes flying to his new home tomorrow, via Fedex. I just have to find the right box for him to ride in. I am hoping Sean will like him. I think he will. I have made him lots of things, clothes and toys. My daughter told me that he tells everyone that his Gramma made it. So I know he appreciates what I do. I just wish I could be there to see him open it. I will ask my daughter to take pictures and post them here.
Oh, and thank you so much for the comments. I always doubt myself, so they do help.
Also, yes, I have read some of the Anne McCaffrey books. A long time ago.