First dog passes on....

It is with great regret that we pass on the news that Sutter Brown, Gov. Brown's corgi, has died at the age of 13.
Other celebrity dogs have caught my fancy as well, but Sutter was always special.
Which other dog got to hang out in the California State House? I wish I had met him at the dog park.
sigh.

Life is good

After Thanksgiving, I like to relax in front of the non-functioning fireplace.  (That is ok since it rarely gets cold here.)  I have just had a professional haircut, and I believe I am looking awesome.  Getting groomed is a bit tiresome, though, so I must chill.

Living the high life

Sometimes I need a break from the Feeder and the Other One.  Yes, I took a bit of a vacation with two pals, Seamus and Auggie.  With three boys there was a bit of jockeying for position, but I think you can see from the pix that I came out OK in this group.  I had a blast running amok, disobeying my hostess and teaching bad habits to all involved.  (Of course you can lie on the couch if you want to! People love it when you jump up on them and plant a big kiss! Counter surfing? why not? so much FUN!!!!!).

Poodles for Equality

Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas and one of their poodles, Basket (Apparently they had three in succession, all named Basket) in an old photo re-published in The Guardian (Dec. 3, 2013).
The Feeder and I thought this slightly bored looking poodle would have approved of the recent Supreme Court ruling. As do we.

BETA, the movie

First there was Rin-Tin-Tin, then Lassie, then Benji, and of course Beethoven and then that ridiculous one crayon short of a full pack, Marley.

Now there is Beta, starring in her first movie directed by Jon Lefkovitz. It is a psychological mysterical historical pastoral and romantical 13 minute movie.

BETA
You probably didn't know I have connections with the movie industry - but hey there it is. Beta has a bunch of poodle DNA, so we is cousins.
If you have a teeny bit of time to spare I think you will enjoy this charming, very poodlish flic.

First Selfie

I have had some complaints that I haven't been posting moi as much as I should be, so here I am.
This is my first selfie, taken with the Feeder's box.  She says it will be easier once I get opposable thumbs.

Are white poodles too 60's?

Janie Bryant, as described in this NYT article, is owned by these two lovelies.

She designed the clothes for Mad Men on TV.  I have watched that show with the Feeder, and know that her main comment was that all the clothes look like what she has in her closet.  (Does she need a makeover? ) And how about these poodles?  Do they really need the fluffy pom pom stuff on their legs?  It looks a bit like they are back in the 60's too.

That kind of day

A friend I have never met, basking in the SoCal sun.  What a life!

Other Naughty Dogs

Just so you know I am NOT the only one who enjoys munching on a bit of plastic.  My friend Wally is normally much more obedient than I am but here you see the product of his rebellion.  Yes, even mild mannered lab-retreiver-unknown descended Wally can go astray and send a MESSAGE to his people.  PAY ATTENTION! TO ME!!!!!

Dog philosophy

This is great advice from the California First Dog.  Yes, I do mean Governor Brown's corgi -Sutter.
While this may have something to do with the budget surplus this year, I think it really is about bones. It is always about bones.  And isn't it great to have a back yard in which to bury them?

Think about it - something about the way we move

OK, every day the feeder takes me for a walk, and I enjoy relieving myself many many times.  Yes, I mark my territory and answer the messages of others.  I call it p-mail.
Anyway, that is just the liquid part.  When we talk about the solids, a recent scienteriffic study has shown that I am most likely to eliminate when lined up on a North-South axis using the earth's magnetic field as a guide. The Feeder confirms that my behavior fits this pattern. I am so smart I can't believe it myself!
Click here for the NPR story reporting this study.  Judge for yourself.

Sorry about the picture but I am shy.

Rigi's miracle

Remember seeing the image of Elvis Presley on a piece of toast? Well, I believe we have done one better here.  This is an image of Bruce Willis that has spontaneously appeared on one of my cowhide chews. (or wait.....is it Burt Lancaster?).  For those that don't see it:  Bruce (or Burt) is looking to his left with a strange white grimace and an oddly whitish nose.

                                                        Life is amazing, innit?

Fast Food

I finally got to hang with a visiting dog.  And guess what, he gets better food than I do!

His Feeder brought over some of his special gourmet food.  My Feeder put out two bowls – one with my food, and the other with the special, delicious, gourmet food for my friend Ozzie.  At yum time,Ozzie made a beeline for my food! Is he nuts? His food is way better than my food! Anyway, he ate mine and I ate his, and it was heaven for both of us.

He also enjoyed my toys.

America's Top Dog

Do I have a chance? Maybe if I get that new collar with all the sparkly thingies on it.

Three legged-dog

  No comment.  Just a day in the life of moi.  I hope my other leg stays dry.

Going home

Pogo wanted to come home with us.  Yes, he was really excited about going on a 20 hour drive South through forest, desert and urban populations all the while listening to audiobook Wolf Hall.  What could appeal more to a Coton de Tulear than Henry VIII?

Gorgeous me

      I'm thinking this would be a good picture for my Twitter feed.  Opinions?

jobs I would like

I know what your are going to say.  If  I only had studied calculus, I would be able to have a job like this too.  This was a hotel the Feeder and Otherone stayed at on our trip up North.

I want a sister too

So unfair.  Bo gets a sib but not me.  Sunny is the new addition to the first family. It looks like these two lucky dogs are posing with the Washington Monument in the background.  They look pretty happy together (except they are looking off in different directions!).  I do love being an only dog, but seeing this picture makes me think that I could find even more happiness with another.  But wait.....would I have to share Superman????

Doggie Portraits by Layla

 You know I love art, especially portraits of dogs like moi.  Here is my 9 year old pal showing some of her fantastic drawings that really capture the essence of dogginess.  The one on the left  shows dog the calculator, the diviner of sums, the thinker.  On the right she illustrates the contemplative, sensitive side that all us doggies have.
We got to see these portraits as a preview of Layla's first art show and sale which concentrates on her portraits of dog.  The opening is this Saturday. We are excited!