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Everypup Pulls Their Weight
We have explained before how Qannik tries to minimize his workload, but everypup pulls their weight around Chez Herd . . . or else. As the leader of The Herd, Queen Natasha leads by example by taking her turn at security detail. Chief of Security Kiska, however, makes sure that everyone else shares in the burden…
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Youth Energy And Weekends
Hope you are enjoying the last August weekend of the year! The youth energy of young Typhoon is keeping us entertained here at Chez Herd. As we have already mentioned, we are so ready for the start of fall. While that date may officially be a few weeks away, we are excited that this is…
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Quiet House On A Friday Evening
After that Indoor Decorum video yesterday, Hu-Dad decided he wanted a quiet house. Let us express our displeasure clearly. Brace yourself because this is horrible. Absolutely horrible. Hu-Dad left us at home while he went out for dinner last night. That’s right, we were home alone for hours and hours and hours. Ok, maybe two…
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Inside Decorum – Film Friday
Hu-Dad insists that we behave inside the house and save our roughhousing for outside. How do you think we did with our inside decorum? Maybe that was just a weak moment. With our usual well-behaved manners, no way that there were a bunch of pictures that looked like the above. Right? Now Hu-Dad is just…
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Small Request From The Cheesewhiz
Hu-Dad relaxed on the den couch until he received a small request from the Cheesewhiz. Who could possibly resist this face? Hu-Dad propped up on the couch, opened his iPad, and began reading. Cheoah considered this an invitation to join the Hu-Dad and snuggle up against him. And, of course, to suggest the Hu-Dad could…
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Autumn Days And Nights In August
We have been blessed this week with cool autumn days and nights. In fact, maybe a wee bit cooler than expected based on chosen napping spots. Hu-Dad had taken to calling us “Vampire Dogs” for the last few weeks. As the early morning sun hits our deck, we had been insisting on escaping inside the…
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Humans Delaying Our Games
Because of a series of errands – one involving us – the humans were late eating dinner. But that means the humans were delaying our games. Natasha’s acupuncture appointment was late yesterday afternoon, so the Hu-Dad did not get back to the house until nearly 6 p.m. Normally, we eat around 5 and the humans…
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Working Breed Strikes Again
We Siberian Huskies are a working breed – canines bred to love the work we do. So, this weekend, we applied our best efforts. Ski season should begin next door at Cataloochee Ski in roughly 70 days. That also means that our fireplace will be hard at work keeping the house warm. Our firewood was…
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Queen’s Security Is Always Watching
Queen Natasha may only be out for a quiet evening stroll in the yard, but the Queen’s security is always watching for her safety. Being the bossy leader that she is, Natasha sometimes insists that her entourage not follow her every footstep. Yesterday evening, for example, she was quite clear that she wanted to walk…
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Reputations Can Be So Unfair
With a quite lengthy history of mischief, Typhoon always appears to be up to trouble. He claims reputations can be so unfair. When his pattern of misbehavior is coupled with a quite devious look most of the time, who can blame everyone for assuming the worst? After all, creating havoc is his most honed skill.…
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Gathering Around The Picnic Table
After a few showers yesterday afternoon, we could be found gathering around the picnic table that is the focal point of Sibe Quentin. Under. On Top. Around. Wherever, we use the table as a gathering point to hang out. The table makes a great sentry post for high-level guard work. And breezes can cool us…
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The Road Less Traveled By
As a Robert Frost fan, Hu-Dad instantly thought of a poetic reference when he watched Typhoon choose the road less traveled by. The typical race around Sibe Quentin is as wide as possible, edging up against the fence. The path is so common that a dirt trail has been worn into the yard marking the…
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