Serious Until We Aren’t

February 28, 2020 / The Thundering Herd /

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We Siberian Huskies take our roles as canines in Chez Herd By The Sea seriously. Mostly. Okay, fine, we are serious until we aren’t.

Roscoe and Typhoon guarding the perimeter of our fence
Roscoe and Typhoon guarding the perimeter of our fence

Go ahead and laugh, but we canines have a quite serious role to play here at Chez Herd by the Sea. We keep pesky squirrels and feral cats out of our yard. We keep couches from floating through space thanks to our dedicated napping techniques. We focus on spreading a light layer of fur throughout the house. We make sure the humans are properly exercised by taking them on walks twice a day. These are tough jobs.

Hey, Typhoon, I think I smell some fun coming our way
Hey, Typhoon, I think I smell some fun coming our way

Despite these weighty responsibilities, we do squeeze in a little time for some fun. Yes, that’s the working breed life for you – serious until we aren’t.

A rare moment of play in working dogs' lives
A rare moment of play in working dogs’ lives

4 Comments

  1. Jean Burkhardt on February 28, 2020 at 10:53 am

    I am very glad the dogs take their jobs seriously! I really love that they make sure the humans are exercised well and keeping the pests out of the newly fenced yard. I really love the last picture! Have a wonderful weekend all!

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  2. S Deaver on February 28, 2020 at 8:53 am

    Intention
    Attention
    Obsessive inspection
    Broken up by
    Dedicated play time!

    Reply
  3. HokiePack on February 28, 2020 at 7:50 am

    Love seeing Ty and Roscoe playing!! Ty is looking good no more Mr Skinny !

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  4. tammy j on February 28, 2020 at 7:48 am

    I dearly adore you working dogs! you start my mornings off with a huge grin.
    just another one of your chores I imagine! have a wonderful weekend! xoxo

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