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Really, Really, Really Big Dogs
Long-time readers know that we talk a lot about our Big Dog neighbors next door at the ranch. We believe you humans refer to them as horses and cows. Yes, they are really big dogs and we love seeing them and saying hello (especially when they block the road and Hu-dad has to move them…
Read Today's Herd StoryDueling Diets
We are the home of dueling diets – Qannik trying to lose weight and Typhoon working on gaining weight. And Saturday was the latest weigh-in day. During his annual exam, Qannik had weighed in at an amazing 64.5 lbs (29.3 kg). He has been working hard on the green bean diet (reducing kibble by about…
Read Today's Herd StoryPerfect Cold Weather Activity
Yesterday was one of those classic late January days – cold, windy, a little sleet, a little snow, but not enough snow to be fun. So Qannik chose the perfect cold weather activity. This love seat is in the main bedroom and Hu-dad’s curl up with a good book spot. And, of course, nothing completes…
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Tight Security
Security Chief Kiska ensures we have tight security around Chez Herd, demonstrated by her dealings with a visiting pack of coyotes.
Read Today's Herd StoryRoyal Duties
The problem for Queen Natasha the Evil is that she has so many royal duties that must be attended. Hu-dad followed her yesterday to document just some of her activities. Queen Natasha the Evil can testify . . . it is so hard to find good help.
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The Power of Youth
Typhoon exhibits the amazing power of youth—especially when energized by snow. The Little Guy does have a need for speed.
Read Today's Herd StoryFinally . . . Snow
We have been complaining loudly that we have seen very little snow since November. Normally, we would have had several snows by this time of year, but, finally, we have some snow of the ground again. Sure, it was only about 2.5″ and normally we would be unimpressed, but we were happy to have any…
Read Today's Herd StoryUnwilling Subject
Living in a house full of dogs, there are so many photo opportunities. Unfortunately, the camera is usually in another room and the opportunity is long gone before a camera can be focused. When good candid shots are not happening, Hu-dad will often try to coax us for a photo session, though he often runs…
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Puparazzi Intrusion
Saturday was another one of those clear, cool days, so sunning was in order. Nothing like some quiet time in the yard . . . until the puparazzi intrusion.
Read Today's Herd StoryBroken Promises
Our winter here has been very mild. We received a couple of snow falls back in early November, but have only received dustings of snow since then. Several times, Hu-dad has told us we should wake up to some snow, but they have all been broken promises. So when he told us we should expect…
Read Today's Herd StoryLittle Prince
As all our readers know, we have many nicknames for each member of The Herd. One of Typhoon’s is the Little Prince. Do you wonder why? ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** We have started receiving Valentine’s cards and will provide our first update on the Valentine’s Hearts…
Read Today's Herd StoryProfessional Models
Sure, it may look like we have the easy life. Couches. Fireplace. Big yard. Brothers and sisters for playtime. But the reality is that we work very hard. Work, you say? What possible work do we do? Just look at all of these photographs on the blog and ask yourself if we don’t look like…
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