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Water Dog
confessions of a Portuguese water dog
Interests: swimming, walking, eating, playing, drinking, fetching, light jogging, hanging out at home
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Good Day, Sunshine!
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This is not to take anything away from the importance of rescuing dogs...but boy is Sunny cute! http://bit.ly/17HEMsO Continue reading
Posted Aug 20, 2013 at Why Bark When You Can Blog?
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Back in Business
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They tell you not to sweat the small stuff, but a lousy little pebble took me out of commission for 15 days! Fifteen days!! Count 'em! True to form, I was a great sport and didn't act out at all.... Continue reading
Posted Aug 5, 2013 at Why Bark When You Can Blog?
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Tutto e Relativo
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I find that my size is a Rorschach test — some people think I'm "medium-sized" and others "large." Well, let's just set the record straight with a photo that says it all. Look at this magnificient Newfie who I met... Continue reading
Posted Jun 17, 2013 at Why Bark When You Can Blog?
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Landscape Gardening Check
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We figured the least we could do was chip in with a little light landscape gardening, and have a look at how the garden was growing in. Looking — and more importantly — smelling very good! Continue reading
Posted May 5, 2013 at Why Bark When You Can Blog?
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Bonding at the Beach
Our first beach day together was a huge success. Here's hoping my sis and I will be romping here again sometime soon! Continue reading
Posted May 5, 2013 at Why Bark When You Can Blog?
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Built-in Play Date
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Having a blast with my new sis...though I did act a bit possessive with my beach treasure, ala sting ray/ horse shoe crab skeleton? The jury is out on this one. Continue reading
Posted May 4, 2013 at Why Bark When You Can Blog?
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Bo Obama Searching for Easter Eggs
What's wrong with this picture? He's searching for Easter Eggs and all I got was this lousy piece of matzah. Just kidding...I love it! Happy Holidays, everyone! Continue reading
Posted Mar 30, 2013 at Why Bark When You Can Blog?
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Snow Day!
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Covered in snow. Couldn't be happier. Plus, I dodged a bullet as my grooming appointment was canceled on account of the weather! Continue reading
Posted Mar 8, 2013 at Why Bark When You Can Blog?
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Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow
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One of these photographs illustrates my very restrained shenanigans while she was gone. The other shows my relaxed invitation for a belly rub upon her return. Can you tell which is which? Rhetorical question, I know. Thanks to my buddies... Continue reading
Posted Feb 26, 2013 at Why Bark When You Can Blog?
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My Funny Valentine
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Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! Here are my "oldies but goodies:" VIDEO: PHOTO: Extra tail wags and kisses for everyone! Continue reading
Posted Feb 14, 2013 at Why Bark When You Can Blog?
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Portuguese Water Dog Wins the Working Group!
I'm kvelling. What a beauty — Matisse! Check her out here Official WKC tweet Forgive my shorthand — I have more tuning in to do! Update: Banana Joe (Affenpinscher) wins it, and Bugaboo's Picture Perfect (Old English Sheepdog) wins Reserve... Continue reading
Posted Feb 12, 2013 at Why Bark When You Can Blog?
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At Last...Winter Wonderland!
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If you ask me, it's time for a few somersaults, downward-facing doggie poses, and face plants! Continue reading
Posted Feb 9, 2013 at Why Bark When You Can Blog?
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Happy New Year!
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They say that we live in the present, but here's some food for thought, from Alexandra Horowitz's book, Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know. Particularly apt for the transition that comes with a New Year, if... Continue reading
Posted Jan 2, 2013 at Why Bark When You Can Blog?
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Spoof of Bo Inspecting the 2012 White House Holiday Decorations
They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery... My First Command: Sit! Now watch this fabulous video of Bo inspecting the White House holiday decorations: My Second Command: Stay! Now, watch my spoof! My Third Command: Roll over,... Continue reading
Posted Dec 10, 2012 at Why Bark When You Can Blog?
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Bo is Beyond Fabulous!
This video is ROFL funny! I especially like the scene — about a minute in — when Bo views himself in a way that's larger-than-life. Classic Porty reaction/expression, though I suspect it was staged. Continue reading
Posted Dec 6, 2012 at Why Bark When You Can Blog?
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Ribboning at the Halloween Howl
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Good thing I had my 15 minutes of fame at the Halloween Howl, winning 3rd prize, since this year was the Halloween That Wasn't. Even got written up on RealSimple.com for my costume: "Michelle and Bo Obama on the Campaign... Continue reading
Posted Dec 4, 2012 at Why Bark When You Can Blog?
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King of the Jungle
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Just call me King of the Jungle. Don't worry, he's fake. Continue reading
Posted Dec 4, 2012 at Why Bark When You Can Blog?
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Sandy is No Friend of Mine
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Usually the word "sandy" conjures up great romps on the beach. This Sandy is no friend of mine. The park is closed, much to my chagrin. This said, I'm feeling super lucky as we never lost power and had as... Continue reading
Posted Oct 30, 2012 at Why Bark When You Can Blog?
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Adaptability Is My Middle Name
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It always surprises people, given my exercise requirements, that I'm happy in the city as well as the country. But then my ancestors were confined to Portuguese ships. so they learned to make do in between hauling nets of fish... Continue reading
Posted Sep 30, 2012 at Why Bark When You Can Blog?
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Pack-Mate Overboard!
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Twenty times, he watched me retrieve the toy from the pool, as he watched anxiously from the sidelines. For some reason unknown to me, and perhaps even to him, he decided to jump in for the very last toss. (He... Continue reading
Posted Sep 30, 2012 at Why Bark When You Can Blog?
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The Highs and Lows of Labor Day Weekend
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I prefer to show you this image, in which you can see my utter delight rolling around in the grasses of Connecticut. The weekend didn't start off so auspiciously. You see, she had just applied my anti-tick medication a few... Continue reading
Posted Sep 30, 2012 at Why Bark When You Can Blog?
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What Caught My Eye This Summer
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I'm not your average canine — squirrels, birds, horses don't turn my head — but there are some exceptions to my indifferent attitude. As you can tell from my stiffened body posture, these sights held me instantly spellbound: City Cat:... Continue reading
Posted Sep 30, 2012 at Why Bark When You Can Blog?
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Teamwork at Play
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My buddy and I got to work retrieving the buoy in the bay: Continue reading
Posted Sep 30, 2012 at Why Bark When You Can Blog?
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Your House is My House, Right?
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Or did I get that expression backwards?! Allow me to play dumb a minute if you will. Everyone was so busy celebrating Memorial Day Weekend that I decided to sneak away from the barbecue and cool myself down with a... Continue reading
Posted Sep 30, 2012 at Why Bark When You Can Blog?
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Found Money
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The bad news is that I'm only allowed to be here during certain hours. The good news is that I have the beach to myself! Pinch me, I must be dreaming. Continue reading
Posted Sep 30, 2012 at Why Bark When You Can Blog?
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