Dogs Without Blogs :: Fido & Wino
I can be a rebel. Today I’m rebelling just a little on my Dogs Without Blogs feature with a post from Shauna, blog author of Fido & Wino and human to Kayloo and Mickey. When Shauna first contacted me, I thought she had two dogs named Fido and Wino (like I had been dipping into a bit of the Wino…) When I read some of Shauna’s posts, I realized my error and discovered that she’s funny and caring and on a mission. Let’s meet her and her sweet dogs, shall we?
:: Monster and Kay-noodle ::
I have 2 dogs: Mickey (the little brown one) and Kayloo (the black & white one)
What breed of dog do you have?
Mickey is a chihuahua/terrier cross & Kayloo is a pit bull/collie cross of some sort
How old is your dog?
Mickey is just over 2 and Kayloo is 1 yr 9 months
Where did you get your dog (pound, rescue, breeder)?
We (ignorantly) got Mickey from a broker and it was after that experience we learned about the importance of pet adoption and rescue. Several months later when we decided to get Mickey a buddy, we found Kayloo through Petfinder.com
:: Monkey Head, Shauna and Princess Puppy Pants ::
Mickey: Mick-a-roo, Monster, Monkey Head, Mickles
Kayloo: Princess Puppy Pants, Kay-noodle, Pretty Girl, Kay-da-loo-da-loo
:: Mickles ::
I am NOT kidding. YOU KNOCK IT OFF RIGHT NOW.
What is the best thing you’ve taught your dog?
Mickey does a wicked “Buddha” (basically it’s sitting pretty); we teach Kayloo “get out of the kitchen” every day
Are you the leader of your pack?
You bet your boots.
:: Kay-da-loo-da-loo, Mick-a-roo and their Pack Leader ::
How does your dog make you laugh?
Mickey sits and stares at me when he wants something (food, to go outside etc.) Kayloo… runs into walls… gets giddy and does this crazy horse rearing thing all random times.
What toy(s) would you recommend to other dog owners?
Kong’s stuffed with pumpkin & frozen over night. Occupies the little turkeys forever. Da. Bomb.
:: Pretty Girl ::
What is the most annoying behavior your dog exhibits?
Mickey: Barking when he hears a leaf drop 18 blocks away. Kayloo: Licking and licking and licking and licking…
Does your dog wear anything fashionable?
My dogs go commando.
Has your dog ever destroyed anything in your home?
http://fidoandwino.com/2009/09/01/stuff-my-dogs-have-wrecked-cushion-ii/
What do you love most about your dog?
My dogs remind me not to take myself so seriously. And that peanut butter is really awesome and should be given the proper respect it deserves.
:: ROARSquad ::
Calling attention to the importance of rescue is really important to me. I’ve started a project called the R.O.A.R. Squad: The whole idea is to make adopting a rescue THE coolest thing around.
Current members:
http://fidoandwino.com/category/r-o-a-r-squad/
Learn more:
http://fidoandwino.com/roar_squad/
I know a lot of readers here are rescues, so please stop by Shauna’s blog and support R.O.A.R. And I love a little Kong pumpkin for your pumpkins – I’m going to have to try that! Thank you for sharing Kayloo and Mickey, Shauna. Best of luck with your mission!
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Dogs Without Blogs :: Ping
When humans appreciate our doggie noises, it makes my heart sing a little. Meet Ping and her human, Angie, who enjoys giving belly rubs and listening to Ping’s groans of “THAT is fantastic.” The simple pleasures of dogdom…
:: Ping-a-Ling ::
Dog Questions
What is your name?
Penelope Ping Steyee
What breed of dog are you?
German Shorthair Pointer
How old are you?
My birthday is this month. I am 12.
Where did you come from (pound, rescue, breeder)?
I rescued my mom when I was 4 years old. She had a broken heart and I helped fix it.
What nicknames do the humans call you?
Ping-a-ling, Pingy wingy, Pingy Poot Poot, Groany Gus, Best dog ever
:: Best Dog Ever ::
I like being the Best Dog Ever.
What is your favorite walk/hike?
I like the park because there are ducks to bark at.
What is your go to toy?
All of them, I love to have something to shake.
What is the most fashionable thing you wear?
If I’m wearing it, it is fashionable.
If you’re a reader, what is your favorite book?
I don’t have time to read. I am too busy snuggling.
What is the treat you will do anything for?
Cheese! I love cheese.
What is your greatest skill?
I can sneak on the bed without anyone knowing until they wake up the next day.
:: Pingy Wingy ::
You should let me on the bed in the first place.
What is your favorite human food?
Steak
If you could be granted 3 wishes, what would they be?
I think I would like to be an only dog. I don’t like to compete for mom’s lap.
What do you love most about your human?
I love the way she rubs my ears.
Human Questions
What is your dog’s name?
Ping
What breed of dog do you have?
German Shorthair Pointer
How old is your dog?
She is 12 this month.
Where did you get your dog (pound, rescue, breeder)?
Got her from a friend that could no longer keep her. It was supposed to be temporary as I had recently lost my Molly dog and wasn’t ready for another. By the time she made it to my house, she was almost emaciated. It took over a year for her to stop being food aggressive.
:: Pingers with Remington & Bella ::
What nicknames do you call your dog?
She is “The Best Dog Ever”, Pingers, Pingy Pingy Poot Poot. Ping a ling
What is the best thing you’ve taught your dog?
That she would always have food, but she needed to sit and wait for it.
How does your dog make you laugh?
She will groan when you rub her belly and she has to grab and shake a toy when she gets excited.
Is there any weird behavior you’d like to share about your dog?
She gets drooly sometimes. Uncontrollable drooling. Lasts for a day or so. Very weird.
What is your favorite walk/hike to take?
She just loves to go, doesn’t matter where.
:: Pingy Poot Poot ::
What is the best toy you’ve given your dog?
Extra large loofa dog. She loved it to smithereens.
If your dog could speak only one sentence, what would he/she say?
Boy am I happy I came to live with you.
What is the most annoying behavior your dog exhibits?
She licks the bedcovers during the night. Lick lick lick.
Does your dog wear anything fashionable?
Blue harness
Has your dog ever destroyed anything in your home?
No, she never has.
What do you love most about your dog?
That she is so very easy to love.
I’m glad you two found each other. It still amazes me that two creatures can improve each other’s lives so completely. That’s the Power of Dog, I think. Thanks for coming on the dog blog today, Ping and Angie, and sharing your special bond.
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Dogs Without Blogs :: Remington
I am an only dog, meaning I am the sole canine in our home. I wonder what it would be like to live with other dogs? Would I enjoy it?
Let’s meet Remington, who lives with Ping and Bella, and seems to enjoy his life very much.
:: Rem ::
Dog Questions
What is your name?
William Remington Steyee (Remington)
What breed of dog are you?
German Shorthair Pointer
How old are you?
14
Where did you come from (pound, rescue, breeder)?
rescue
What nicknames do the humans call you?
Rem, Remy, puddin head, baby boy, grizzle bear
Do you like any of your nicknames?
I like when Mom calls me her baby boy.
What is your favorite walk/hike?
Along the Flathead River near Blankenship Bridge
:: baby boy ::
What is your go to toy?
Giant sized Dirty Rotten Kitty
What is the most fashionable thing you wear?
I have a halter with Sunflowers embroidered on it.
If you’re a reader, what is your favorite book?
Don’t read much, maybe the back of the food bag.
What is the oddest thing you’ve ever done?
Dug up my own carrots from the garden.
What is the treat you will do anything for?
carrots
What is your greatest skill?
Controlling my Mom
If you could speak only one sentence, what would you say?
You don’t feed me enough!
:: old man ::
Carrots, steak, chicken, cheese I can’t decide, it’s all good.
If you could be granted 3 wishes, what would they be?
More food, a bed larger than a king, automatic goody dispenser….wait never mind, I’ve got Mom for that!
What do you love most about your human?
That she will sleep on the floor with me if I am sick.
Human Questions
What is your dog’s name?
Remington
What breed of dog do you have?
German Shorthair Pointer
How old is your dog?
He is 14.
Where did you get your dog (pound, rescue, breeder)?
Rescue
What nicknames do you call your dog?
Rem, Remy, old man, baby boy
:: grizzle bear with ping & bella ::
To wait.
How does your dog make you laugh?
He loves playing and tossing the giant Dirty Rotten Kitty and after tossing it around he will lay down on it and lick it.
Is there any weird behavior you’d like to share about your dog?
He also likes to lick Bella. They stand together and he will lick her until her head and back are totally wet. Very weird.
:: family ::
What is your favorite walk/hike to take?
Along the river
What is the best toy you’ve given your dog?
The Dirty Rotten Kitty
If your dog could speak only one sentence, what would he/she say?
Probably that I don’t feed him enough. He really likes to eat.
What is the most annoying behavior your dog exhibits?
Whines, whines, whines until I give in and give him what he wants.
Does your dog wear anything fashionable?
Halter with flowers on it.
Has your dog ever destroyed anything in your home?
He is a paper shredder extraordinaire
What do you love most about your dog?
Everything….from his velvety ears to his stinky feet, from his major whininess to his super happy to see you wiggle.
Love a good dog wiggle! It makes up for a little whining here and there. Thanks for coming on the dog blog today, Remy and Angie. We enjoyed having you and can’t wait to meet Ping and Bella!
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Dogs Without Blogs :: Bunny
I love that there are dogs in this world who can wear fashion and look stylish (dig the photographic evidence below.) Today I get to share a lovely greyhound, Bank on Benefit, better known as Bunny. Along with her human, Carrie, they write a blog chronicling daily life with a houseful of canines. So, Bunny does have a blog… but she’s such a sweet girl, you really won’t mind that technicality.
:: bunny ::
Dog Questions
What is your name?
My racing name is Bank On Benefit, but everybody calls me Bunny.
What breed of dog are you?
I’m all greyhound! Even though I’m on the petite side.
How old are you?
I’m three and a half.
Where did you come from (pound, rescue, breeder)?
I was adopted through Quad Cities Greyhound Adoption (QCGA).
What nicknames do the humans call you?
Bunny Foo Foo, Pupcake, Princess, Sweet Pea, Hey you, get out of that!
Do you like any of your nicknames?
Pupcake is my favorite, because when Mom says it, she thinks I’m sweet.
What is your favorite walk/hike?
I love any walk or hike! As long as I get to go out and sniff the world, I’m a happy puppy. I have really been enjoying walks down by the riverfront near here lately.
What is your go to toy?
My Mother Bunny bunny or my talking rose
:: pupcake ::
Oh, that’s a hard question because I am a fashion hound! I have some very fancy collars and coats. My favorite one is from 2 Hounds Design and it has flowers embroidered on it. I also have a very cool collar from The Unruly Hound that has my name embroidered on it.
If you’re a reader, what is your favorite book?
I rather enjoyed Walter The Farting Dog. It made me laugh.
What is the oddest thing you’ve ever done?
Lilac is another greyhound who lives here with us and she’s really old. She has SLO, which is an autoimmune disease that makes her toenails fall off. Well, one fell off the other day and I ate it. It can’t be worse than horse hooves, right?
What is the treat you will do anything for?
Frosty Paws drive me wild! I also am very fond of apple cider.
:: sweet pea ::
What is your greatest skill?
Getting people to pet me at will.
If you could speak only one sentence, what would you say?
Pet me, you know you want to!
What is your favorite human food?
Steak
If you could be granted 3 wishes, what would they be?
That all greyhounds would find great homes after retirement, that I could finally finish my hole to China and that Mom would quit her job and stay home with me all the time, or take me with her wherever she went.
What do you love most about your human?
I loved her the minute I laid eyes on her. Not that I don’t love Dad, too, but Mom is really my person. She just sees how special and adorable I am and she gets me. She snuggles with me, takes me on adventures and helps me write my blog.
Human Questions
What is your dog’s name?
Her name is Bunny.
:: princess of all she surveys ::
She’s a greyhound who was “retired” early because she was too little to race.
How old is your dog?
She’s three and a half, but she’s always surprised me with her maturity. She’s an old soul.
Where did you get your dog (pound, rescue, breeder)?
We got her from a greyhound adoption group.
What nicknames do you call your dog?
Pupcake, Sweetheart, Princess of All She Surveys, Your Hineyness
What is the best thing you’ve taught your dog?
The only thing I can really take credit for is teaching her to walk on a leash. She’d never been on one before we got her. The rest of the training that’s been done is her training us!
How does your dog make you laugh?
She runs and plays in the house, and she’ll do this little wiggle on her back on the carpet that’s just adorable. She also stalks ice cream and yogurt.
:: bunny foo foo ::
Is there any weird behavior you’d like to share about your dog?
She’s surprisingly normal considering how weird the rest of us are.
What is your favorite walk/hike to take?
I love walking her on trails, pretty much anywhere shady. I love scenic spots where we can get good photos.
What is the best toy you’ve given your dog?
Probably her Mother Bunny bunny, although the Kong Wubba is a new highlight here at our house.
If your dog could speak only one sentence, what would he/she say?
I didn’t say you were finished — keep petting me!
What is the most annoying behavior your dog exhibits?
All her behaviors are quite endearing to me, but she does get a little over excited on the few rare occasions when we have company.
Does your dog wear anything fashionable?
Ha ha! She has Posh Pawz and Voyager’s coats, more collars than I can count and even a bottle of Poodle Pink Pawlish that we crack out once in a while for nursing home visits.
Has your dog ever destroyed anything in your home?
She’s shredded a few catalogs, but that’s about it.
What do you love most about your dog?
Oh wow! She’s just overwhelmingly sweet! When I lost my first greyhound, I was just bereft. We went to the adoption kennel and I met about a dozen very sweet dogs, but they just didn’t have that special connection for me. Then the woman said they had one new girl in, but they didn’t know much about her, but I could meet her if I wanted to. She walked in and leaned against me so calmly, I couldn’t believe she was only eighteen months old. She has really healed our hearts and she just makes every day a joy. Life is just so much better with her here!
Such a charming family! You can meet the whole crazy bunch on their blog, Tales and Tails, that has silly & sweet greyhounds, funny moments and beautiful photographs. Check out their Facebook Page too. Thanks Bunny and Carrie for sharing a bit about yourselves on my dog blog.
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Scout the Dog
I’ve been running a series called Dogs Without Blogs, featuring all kinds of fabulous pooches. Some of you have asked me to take on these burning questions myself. Careful what you wish for…
look into my eyes
Dog Questions
What is your name?
Scout the Dog.
What breed of dog are you?
A Chesapeake Bay Retriever.
How old are you?
I’ll be nine in August.
Where did you come from (pound, rescue, breeder)?
I came from a friend of the family who was breeding his dog just one time.
What nicknames do the humans call you?
Scooter, Scooter-Pants, Princess Click-Click, Sis-tah
Do you like any of your nicknames?
I love them all!
pretty profile
I like hiking in the woods, off-leash.
What is your go to toy?
Tossable Water Kong.
What is the most fashionable thing you wear?
My collar from Sugar Plum Collars is about as fashionable as I get. Although, I have been told that I have a lovely coat.
If you’re a reader, what is your favorite book?
The Art of Racing in the Rain – that book really had a great dog voice.
What is the treat you will do anything for?
Peanut butter or cheese.
What is your greatest skill?
I’m an excellent swimmer.
If you could speak only one sentence, what would you say?
One sentence wouldn’t be enough. Hence the blog :)
What is your favorite human food?
Meat.
What do you love most about your human?
Just being with the whole family.
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What is your dog’s name?
Scout, named after the character in To Kill a Mockingbird. If she could wear overalls and climb trees, she would.
What breed of dog do you have?
She’s all Chessie.
How old is your dog?
She’s an old lady, almost nine.
Where did you get your dog (pound, rescue, breeder)?
Our friend got his Chessie, BeBe, from a breeder. Their agreement included BeBe having one litter of puppies. Scout was one of those – we picked her out of the litter.
What nicknames do you call your dog?
All the ones she listed and also Dee-Oh-Gee (say it fast.)
How does your dog make you laugh?
Chessies talk with a growly roo-roo-roo sound. I can make her talk for a long time and it always makes me laugh.
What is your favorite walk/hike to take?
We love taking trail hikes/runs on wooded trails near our house. Scout can run off-leash and so can we.
What is the best toy you’ve given your dog?
When she was a puppy and had to be crated, we would give her a small Kong filled with peanut butter. It would keep her busy for hours.
If your dog could speak only one sentence, what would he/she say?
Never leave me.
What is the most annoying behavior your dog exhibits?
She eats unsavory findings, then suffers for them later. The cure? Challah bread.
What do you love most about your dog?
She is incredibly sweet. It just radiates from her like warm sunshine.
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Dogs Without Blogs :: Beans
If you’ve been reading this series, you know that I am a huge fan of the name Beans. I’m not sure why I like it so much, but the dogs always seem to fit the name in a spunky, original, free-spirited sort of way. Let’s check out Beans from Reno.
Beans the Wonder Dog
Dog Questions
What is your name?
Beans the Wonder Dog
What breed of dog are you?
I’m a Chiweenie
How old are you?
I think I’m eleven, but I feel like I’m seven.
Where did you come from (pound, rescue, breeder)?
I was rescued in 2005. I was wandering around a local truck stop. After a few days, some nice humans took me home, gave me medical attention and lots of love. They had a busy household, so I moved in with my family.
What nicknames do the humans call you?
I answer to Beansie-Reno, Beanie-rrific, and Beansie-Rocket
Beansie-Reno
I like Beansie-Rocket. I have a bit of an airplane obsession.
What is your favorite walk/hike?
I love to walk along Steamboat Creek which runs behind my house. There are lots of interesting holes to sniff, trees to pee on and butterflies to chase.
What is your go to toy?
My yellow blankie. Oh, so, cozy. I go there when I need some alone time.
What is the most fashionable thing you wear?
I have an airplane collar with my name and cellphone embroidered on it. Girls like it.
If you’re a reader, what is your favorite book?
I’m currently reading, “Who were the Beatles”, but my favorite book is, “Dogerella”
Beansie-Rocket
What is the treat you will do anything for?
Tuna
What is your greatest skill?
I take my fitness very seriously. I can outrun anyone. If I were a human, I could beat you in an arm wrestling contest.
If you could speak only one sentence, what would you say?
Dude, teach me how to use that can opener.
What is your favorite human food?
Spaghettios
What do you love most about your human?
The Mom: My protector and sidekick
The Dad: Warm and snuggly
The Boy: Fun to run and play and jump and roll with
The Girl: I think the sun rises and sets around her
Beanie-rrific
What is your dog’s name?
Beans the Wonder Dog
What breed of dog do you have?
Chiweenie
How old is your dog?
We think he’s eleven-ish
Where did you get your dog (pound, rescue, breeder)?
He was rescued from Boomtown, a local truck stop. He had been wandering around for several days. Friends took him home, cared for him and gave him to my sister-in-law. She had several large dogs so he came to live with us. We were just starting our family and he was the perfect addition.
Chiweenie Beans
According to my son, he doesn’t need to be taught anything, “He came programmed to do things automatically”. It’s true!
How does your dog make you laugh?
He’s a little dog who barks like mad at every horse that goes past our house. He acts like he can take them down. He also barks at airplanes, but if a hawk flies overhead, he takes cover.
Is there any weird behavior you’d like to share about your dog?
When my husband is out of town, he won’t go to bed until he leads me to each child’s room to see they are OK. Also, when my daughter is gone, he lays by the door until she returns.
What is your favorite walk/hike to take?
We have a big yard. Several times a day, he runs every inch of it. We call it “securing the perimeter”. He’s also a great companion for neighborhood walks while the kids run or ride bikes.
What is the most annoying behavior your dog exhibits?
Do I see a bike?
He chases cyclists. Lots of road races go past our house and I live in fear he’ll cause a major pile up.
Does your dog wear anything fashionable?
He’s a nudist at heart.
Has your dog ever destroyed anything in your home?
He’s eaten a few plastic ponies, but who hasn’t?
What do you love most about your dog?
He is my sidekick and faithful protector of our kids and our home. He is snuggly, sweet, fun and loving. He means the world to me.
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Sweet Beans — seems like he found the perfect family for him. Thanks for coming by and sharing your doggyhood. I’d also like to thank Angie. She’s the Mom of the house and a talented stationery designer and photographer. You can delight in her stationery designs at her site or on Etsy. All the photos are from her lens and you can see more of her photographic work on Flickr here.
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Dogs Without Blogs – Bella
Most dogs have sweet faces, or at the very least, a sweet expression they can muster up when necessary. But the little pup below has the sweetest face I’ve seen in some time. Meet Bella.
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What is your name?
Bella
What breed of dog are you?
Well mom keeps telling me that I’m a tiny Yorkshire Terrier weighing only 7 pounds, but I really believe I’m a German Shepard. A really big one. I can do anything and take on any other dog!
How old are you?
15 months old and I have the energy of a young ‘un
Where did you come from (pound, rescue, breeder)?
I came from a very loving home where a nice woman got me from a breeder. However she learned that I needed me lots of running and playing and she couldn’t give me that.
You see I knew I was supposed to find my mom. People kept telling her I would find her but she didn’t want to believe it. I made sure I found her though. My first mom told her daughter I was too much. She emailed her friend who emailed her sister in law who emailed my Auntie Sheri.
Of all the people who offered to take me, even my own groomer – my original mom knew that Mom was the one. She knew that Mom had a puppy before me, Sammy, that she loved and cared for for 15 years. She knew without meeting mom that she was the one to take me and give me all the things she wanted for me to have. So my mom came over to meet me and I made sure she knew I was supposed to go home with her. Mom really didn’t want another Yorkie, but she knew I was the one, I found her. So on 12/5/09 she adopted me and brought me home where we both know we are a match made in Heaven.
What nicknames do the humans call you?
Oh what DON’T they call me. Puppy, Bella Bear, Bear Face, Mama, Sweet girl, monkey, and the list goes on and on….
Do you like any of your nicknames?
My favorite nick name is Puppinella – Italian for little puppy. I will answer when mom calls me that.
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Anywhere I can run free. We go to Bishop Fenwick a lot and there’s lots of room to run and play. Say the word Park and I am there!
What is your go to toy?
Hmm that’s a tough one. Really I love plastic bottles and balls. But I have a fish and an octupus I had from my other home that I love to play with.
What is the most fashionable thing you wear?
Have you met me???? Just try to put clothes on me….see what happens.
What is the oddest thing you’ve ever done?
Um, well this will get me in a little bit of trouble for giggling at this….but one day I was really bored. When Amy brought me upstairs and gave me to mom to settle in for the night I wasn’t ready to go to sleep. So, I jumped off mom’s bed, snuck into Amy’s room and stole her new glasses (that incidently cost 175.00). You see I’m VERY fast and very small which allows me to hide and escape easily. Mom and Amy tried to catch me, but by the time they got the glasses, Amy put her finger through where the lens was supposed to be on the glasses. Mom went under the bed to get the lens, but she only found 3/4 of it. I ate the rest. I decided to crunch on the glass. It was funny watching them chase me, but I’m not so sure the visit to the vet the very next day made it worth it. I guess I am glad that I did it though, made mom make sure she didn’t miss a day at the park after that!
What is your greatest skill?
Being intuitive. I know who needs love and I can tell who is good and who’s not. Mom has a nephew that has Autism and she says I bring him more joy than anything or anyone in his life. He sure is a lot of fun for me too. I chase him until I get tired. I like that I make him laugh. My mom says I just have a natural ability to bring joy to others.
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If you could speak only one sentence, what would you say?
I really love my life.
What is your favorite human food?
I don’t get human food. Not purposely anyway. Mom gets frustrated when I find food people leave on the ground but she usually will pull it out of my mouth if she catches me in time. Mom says it’s something she learned from my brother Sam not to feed me human food. She says it’s better for me not to have it.
What do you love most about your human?
I love that she brings me to the park as much as possible, let’s me play, enjoys me, and takes really good care of me. People say we are a lot alike – intuitive, gregarious, social, and easy going…..sounds good to me.
Who is your best friend and why?
Well, there’s 3 other dogs that are my favorite friends in the whole world. First, there’s Bella a Chihuahua Terrier mix. She’s the puppy of a woman my mom works with. She was my first friend and we have a lot of fun when it’s just the two of us. She’s really shy though and can’t be off leash so we have a lot of fun when we’re in the house.
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Lastly there’s Sadie. She’s a Beagle and I really have to say I like her the best. She chases me, plays stick with me, and gives me a major run for my money. When we’re around each other no matter what other dogs are there, it’s just me and Sadie. I haven’t seen her since I have been going to Bishop Fenwick and I sure do miss her.
I should call her this weekend and have her come and visit me at the park… maybe I’ll do that.
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Great getting to know you, Bella! Thanks for sharing a bit of your story on the dog blog. Bella’s human, Chris, is an old college friend of A-Dog’s. Nice to know she kept good company in her younger days.
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Dogs Without Blogs – Sophie
I love, LOVE a good photo! And if it’s a portrait or candid of a dog, I am all giddy inside. You are in for a treat of the eye candy kind today. Let’s take a look at the fabulous photos of my new acquaintance, Sophie, and read a little about her.
stop to smell the flowers
who me?
Dog Questions
What is your name?
Sophie Demers of Camelot
What breed of dog are you?
Weimaraner
How old are you?
8 ½ months
Where did you come from (pound, rescue, breeder)?
Breeder
What nicknames do the humans call you?
Soph, Sopharificus, Sweetie
Do you like any of your nicknames?
Not particularly.
look into my eyes
What is your favorite walk/hike?
To the beach
What is your go to toy?
Rawhide but I’m beginning to like tennis balls quite a bit.
What is the most fashionable thing you wear?
My modern pink collar with taupe circles that match my fur.
If you’re a reader, what is your favorite book?
I can’t help but be drawn to anything by William Wegman
at the park
What is the oddest thing you’ve ever done?
Ran from a cat.
What is the treat you will do anything for?
Peanut butter, which I don’t seem to be getting any more.
What is your greatest skill?
Catching a soft Frisbee or plush toy in mid air.
If you could speak only one sentence, what would you say?
Can we go on a walk?
What is your favorite human food?
It was peanut butter ‘til I was cut off. Other than that, I’ve never had human food.
If you could be granted 3 wishes, what would they be?
To sleep uninterrupted in bed with my human, to go on a walk every hour or so, and to have my belly rubbed continuously.
What do you love most about your humans?
They let me lay on them and snuggle even though I’m almost 60 lbs and all legs.
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Thanks Sophie for sharing a bit about yourself today. You seem like a pretty girl with some attitude – a lethal combination. All of the photos you see here are from Sophie’s Flickr set, which you can check out here.
Linda from a la mode is one of Sophie’s humans. She has a great Etsy shop and her blog is a must read. On a side note, she might want to reinstate that peanut butter gravy train… just sayin’. Thanks to Linda for sharing her girl, Sophie.
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Dogs Without Blogs – Annie
There are certain dog names that I love: Beans; Jack; Rocket; Nietzsche. One of my favorites is Annie. When the name is paired with a sweet little creation like the one pictured below, it proves that there is magic in dogs. Let’s meet Annie and her human, Shannon.
Sweet Annie
What is your name?
Annie
What breed of dog are you?
Jack Russell/Dachshund mix
How old are you?
about 2
What nicknames do the humans call you?
Annie Bananie, Baby Cakes, Little Orphan Annie
Do you like any of your nicknames?
I don’t like it when they call me Little Orphan Annie. I have a home and family now!
What is your favorite walk/hike?
thru the neighborhood with my best friend, Rubie, a shih tsu
What is your go to toy?
stuffed giraffe that is no longer stuffed
What is the most fashionable thing you wear?
my fleece coat
If you’re a reader, what is your favorite book?
any cookbook
What is the oddest thing you’ve ever done?
i jumped on the kitchen table (my family thinks I’m part cat)
What is the treat you will do anything for?
Stella & Chewy’s freeze dried duck
What is your greatest skill?
charming my family into getting anything I want :D
What is your favorite human food?
baby carrots
If you could be granted 3 wishes, what would they be?
I could eat all I wanted all day, I could sleep on my mom’s pillow and get my tummy rubbed
What do you love most about your human?
she takes good care of me, and gives me too many treats
Modern Jack Russell Card
What is your dog’s name?
Annie
What breed of dog do you have?
Jack Russell/Dachshund mix
How old is your dog?
we think she’s 2
What nicknames do you call your dog?
Annie Bananie, Baby Cakes
What is the best thing you’ve taught your dog?
potty training!!!!
How does your dog make you laugh?
when she chases the kids around the living room at full speed
What is your favorite walk/hike to take?
thru the neighborhood with my best friend, Anna and her dog, Rubie
What is the best toy you’ve given your dog?
well, she’s taken any stuffed animal she can get her teeth into
Has your dog ever destroyed anything in your home?
too many to count. the living room carpet is the biggest thing.
What do you love most about your dog?
she follows me everywhere and keeps me company all day.
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Thanks Annie and Shannon for participating!
If you want to see more like the Modern Jack Russell Card above,
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I think you may get a Mom’s Day discount on a custom dog portrait.
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Dogs Without Blogs – Troy
I’ve been on quite a Chessie-centric streak here, but I think you’ll all love this dog coming to us from Tel Aviv! Troy is a handsome Chesapeake Bay Retriever rescue and lives with Sasha and family near the Mediterranean Ocean.
Troy at the Beach
What is your name?
Troy Fidelio Byron
What breed of dog are you?
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
How old are you?
I’m as old as the number I can count up to which is 3, usually followed by the throw of a tennis ball and a wheeeeeee….
What nicknames do the humans call you?
Nearly every human I know has styled their own nickname for me: Troychuk, Troysky, Troyannus ….
Do you like any of your nicknames?
The one our eighteen month old niece Ella uses: “…Hoy”.
What is your favorite walk/hike?
The quickest way to the beach. I tend to speed it up a little.
What is your go to toy?
The legendary water wubba, recently decapitated by my buddy, Mush.
What is the most fashionable thing you wear?
Hey, I’m a Chessie – we look so unique au naturel; and no that ain’t a Mohawk haircut.
If you’re a reader, what is your favorite book?
The one on the couch I’m sleeping on.
Giant Eel
Decapitating a giant eel.
What is the treat you will do anything for?
Flying fish.
What is your greatest skill?
Being oblivious to anybody and anything once I hit water.
If you could speak only one sentence, what would you say?
Dear hummins, we hate camera flashes.
What is your favorite human food?
A freshly baked roll from the market. I get one on Friday and carry it like a trophy.
Dude!
If you could be granted 3 wishes, what would they be?
That we could live on the beach; that we could also live on a lake and that there were more fish in the sea.
What do you love most about your human?
That she talks to me. Just like all dogs, I understand everything.
Troy Fidelio Byron
Troy joined our family two years ago after a stint in a pound and a rescue organization. At first, I thought he was a brown Lab with a coat that had turned rough from malnutrition. And what was with that tail? I mean Labs wag their tails, but this one just whirred….and those tiger eyes… I was soon enlightened by a Canadian vet we would meet on the beach who told me I had teamed up with a CBR. So that’s what the brown water dog was … but how on earth did he end up in Tel Aviv?
Our local vet tracked down Troy’s record. He was brought over by a very wealthy couple from a breeder in Idaho and dumped soon thereafter in a pound – y’know, accessory people. A trainer friend introduced us to Duke, a younger Chessie from Yorkshire in the UK – and apparently there’s only one more in Tel Aviv. The breed has only just been registered here.
Troy does so much: watching him join a group of little kids on the beach and going swimming with them takes my breath away. Every single day, Troy makes sure everyone around him focuses out of themselves and into the great blue wavy horizon because there’s always a chance of more fish in the sea – and hopefully soon, we’ll be joined by a Troyette.
Thanks Troy and Sasha for spending time on the dog blog. We love hearing about rescue dogs meeting their families! If you’d like to see more of Troy, you can check out his gorgeous bit of ocean at TroyDays on Flickr here.
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