Sometimes, in a Herd of Huskies always plotting and planning, you can tell that someone didn’t think that through and the outcome was unexpected.

Big Brother Frankie is looking very comfortable on his picnic table.

Typhoon is forever stirring up trouble just to see the reactions. And his Big Brother, Frankie, is often the target of his mischief.

Mischief wheels are spinning.

Seeing Frankie relaxed, Typhoon simply cannot resist the temptation and will try to entice a game out of his brother. Sometimes that works. And sometimes . . .

This play bow has taken on an “Uh-oh” look.

The best part of being a big brother, of course, is that ability to say, “No. Not right now.”

Hu-dad! He’s eating my head!

And, with that, the game is over before it even began.

Ahhhhhh – back to nap time.

Of course, you all know that Typhoon is just in a corner plotting his next misadventure.

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Remember to mail your Valentine’s card(s) to your favorite member of The Herd (To: Dog’s Name, c/o The Thundering Herd, PO Box 1835, Maggie Valley, NC  28751-1835). If you wish, you may also include a donation made payable to Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation (who saved 1,231 dogs and cats in 2014 – over 3 animals every single day of the year – see this article for details).

One lucky reader will be selected from all of the Valentine’s mailed to win a beautiful gift basket from Smoky Mountain Dog Bakery! The basket last year was overflowing with awesome treats, chews and toys. We get our own freshly baked Pumpkin Treats from them – which they will gladly ship to wherever you are. We will announce the winner on February 14, so your Valentine’s card must be received by February 13 in order to be eligible for the prize.

You can find the profiles of each dog at these links – Cheoah, Natasha, Qannik, Kiska, Typhoon and Frankie.

We will provide the first update later this week on Valentine’s received so far.