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Hair Today Gone Tomorrow
Frankie started blowing coat this week, so Hu-Dad brought out the big guns for this week’s Film Friday – Hair Today Gone Tomorrow. Several years ago, as Hu-Dad was struggling to brush us out with a traditional rake brush, a friend suggested he try Metrovac Air Force Commander. If you go to dog shows, you…
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Cleaning Up, Feeling Good
Hu-Dad helped Frankie to remove some of his blowing coat by cleaning him up, and he is feeling quite good about the results. As we mentioned yesterday, Frankie decided this was a good week to blow coat. The undercoat just exploded and he looked like a mess – not the Frankie Suave that we all…
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Reacting To A Pleasant Surprise
We canines rarely exhibit our emotions freely, so our pure reactions to a pleasant surprise seem to always make humans smile. Hu-Dad loves the picture above for several reasons. First, Landon’s total adoration of his big brother leaps out. Landon bounces and zooms, but he is always looking to be as close as possible to…
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Fear The Little Prince’s Wrath
Typhoon pickiness displays itself in many everyday occurrences. but nothing attracts the Little Prince’s wrath as much as weather interrupting his fun. Yesterday, Typhoon spent the morning napping in Hu-Dad’s office while Cheoah claimed her usual couch in the den. Everyone else remained outside. Around midday, the weather shifted and a small storm rolled over…
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Long Holiday Weekend Or Working?
A question for all of our American friends this Independence Day Eve. Are you working today or are you taking a long holiday weekend? Hu-Dad works from his study, so we are his only co-workers. He plans to be striving away throughout the day, with the appropriate breaks to handle our requests for attention. But…
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Hu-Dad Visiting Cousins Ruby & Tartok
Hu-Dad traveled to the other side of the valley visiting cousins Ruby and Tartok and, of course, our Hu-Grandmom at her house. Hu-Grandmom might have prepared her famous lasagna, but we are sure Hu-Dad’s real reason for his visit was to see our Sibe-Cousins. Tartok has his own personal man cave – a hidey spot under…
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Handling Boredom On A Rainy Day
Yesterday’s chance of showers turned into a day long drizzly rain. And how adept was everyone at handling boredom on a rainy day? On one extreme was, of course, Landon. Boom Boom is a firm believer in perpetual motion, but Big Brother Frankie grew tired of his antics and told him to settle down. The…
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Security Before The Storm – Film Friday
Summer is the time for little pop-up rain showers and yesterday was no exception. Kiska took one look at the darkening skies and called an “all paws on deck” event – security before the storm was her priority. Each member of The Herd raced off to their assigned tasks – some more capable than others.…
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The Other Side Of The Fence
Humans say that the grass is greener on the other side of the fence. Typhoon says to the real problem is that is where the rabbits are. Hu-Dad continues his rabbit protection program – scanning the yard for Peter Cottontail before allowing The Herd into Sibe Quentin. The rabbits are very thankful for the advanced warning,…
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Cheesewhiz is Slip, Slip, Slipping Away
With a beautiful, cool, sunny afternoon, Cheesewhiz is doing her best to monitor the yard, but she is slip, slip, slipping away. The boys were playing in the yard. Cheoah had quietly left the game and went to her crate. The weather was perfect. The sun was shining. The air was cool. And was totally…
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Preparing For A Speed Test
After yesterday’s post about the Speed Racer Club, Qannik’s fans wanted to know if he was preparing for a speed test. Here is his response. Typhoon’s surprised look suggested to some fans that Qannik had a sudden burst of speed that was captured on film. Of course, the culprit was Cheeseewhiz, but we asked the…
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Joining The Speed Racer Club
When we mention the Speed Racer Club of The Herd, we think of the champion, Typhoon. But guess who was added to the membership roster? Without a doubt, Typhoon is the fastest here at Chez Herd. He not only has incredible speed, he can also dart, twist and turn faster than any rabbit here. Which,…
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