Picture Perfect

This is my profile pose


This is my "getting-ready-to-greet-oncoming-doggie" pose


This is my "I'm a grown-up doggie" pose

Say Cheese
My person is preparing for my first birthday which is fast approaching. She wants a few photos of me as a grown-up dog - no more cutsie puppy photos. So yesterday I was doing my best to look as good as I could.

Woodland Friends

They call him Onslow because he wears a white tee-shirt


Onslow finds it difficult to keep his paws to himself


Bjørn loves to play stick-tag

Onslow and other dog buddies
Today I met a new friend, Onslow, an over-enthusiastic boxer who was just a little too happy to see me . I also saw my good friend, Bjørn, (bear) the flat-coated retriever. Now there's a real gentleman. He minds his manners and is fun to play with.

Break Out

Tiger says, "Just follow me..."


Don' t tell anyone this but Tiger knows where all the holes in the fence are

Don't fence me in
Yesterday was an exciting day for all of us in my dog pack. When the weather is nice my person sometimes leaves the back door open so both Tiger and I can come and go as we please. I enjoy my yard even though it's fenced in so I can't run away - though why would I want to do that? I like it here. But yesterday was different. Somehow I found myself on the other side of the fence in the street! My neighbor happened to be biking passed and he stopped to escort me to the front door of my house. He knocked, my person opened the door, and I strolled in. My person was very surprised to see me at the front door!

Doin' the Dog Paddle

As far as I know, there are no crocs or rhinos in this water hole


You say I'm dirty?


I'm thinking about joining the Viking Club-they hop in all year long

Looking calm and serene on the surface...
I mentioned in my last post that I have webbed feet. Well, they come in handy. We have a mud, uh, I mean water hole nearby and that's where I like to jump in and practice my dog paddle. But the water is kind of muddy so after my dip in the hole we head for the ocean where I can rinse off.

Pensive Puppy

Waterproof
I've been thinking... labs and ducks have a lot in common. We both like water, we both have webbed feet and we both repel water. Raindrops just bead-up and roll off my back like water off a duck's back. Even so, I still have to lay in my doggie basket for a few minutes to dry off after returning from a rainy walk in the woods.

Tiger Tales

This is a rare outdoor photo of Tiger on the prowl as he descends from the roof of the neighbor's garage


Here he wonders if the lawn might need some fertilizer


On days like these, both Tiger and I can be found sleeping inside


Here he comtemplates the complexities of the Rubic's cube

Elusive Kitty
Many of my faithful Maggie Speaks readers have asked that I spend more time talking about Tiger, the newest addition to my doggie pack. As I am cat-friendly, I don't mind doing so. But let's all remember - this is a dogblog. And this site is dedicated to me - and all my doggie cuteness.

But, to be quite honest, I don't get much face time with Tiger. When I see him he is usually in a big hurry - he trots quickly passed me, his bushy tail held high as if he's on his way to an important meeting. Or he's curled up on my bed catching zzzzs. Sometimes we meet nose-to-nose when I'm on my way out to the backyard and he's on his way in. He seems to be very busy - with what I don't know.

Birthday Party-Hearty

It was a wild party...


There were guests who enjoyed a little lap-time


And, while some of us wrestled under the table


Others conversed around the table


Some of the guests played with my toys


And others played with my persons' toys



Serious Partying
I have a hang-over. Last night we celebrated my persons' birthday with cousins, friends, and family. It was a party where the action took place on, around and under the table. My cousins Tacy and Emma were there, too, which added to the fun. It's early to bed for me today.

Hangin' Out

No piggy ears for these folks


Tacy and I are best buds...


We share secrets...


And have a great time whenever we meet.

Cousins are cool
Yesterday I spent the afternoon with one of my favorite cousins, Tacy. We had a great time. We ate piggy ears, played, and went for a long walk. My person had a good time with his cousin, too. All in all a good day for doggies and people, too.

On Safari - in Denmark

We have breathtaking scenery, too...


And wild cats...


All kinds of creatures -- big and small


I keep a safe distance from the dangerous ones


And can get up close and personal with the friendly ones

The road less travelled
Some travel far and wide to see animals big and small. I just have to walk out my front door! Walk time -- it's the best. I think I like my walks better than dinner time! And, now that it's spring, they are even more exciting. There is so much to see and sniff.

Spring has Sprung

The frost and snow are gone. Bring on the flowers.


My "condition" prohibits me from playing with anyone right now.

Birds and Bees
Spring has finally arrived in my neck-of-the-woods. And, it's about time. The only problem is I am not allowed to run free until late next week. It's not fun. I can't play with my doggie buddies, especially the boy doggies, and I am kept on a leash at all times when we're out walking. I am even under observation during outings in the backyard. I feel like a princess trapped in her castle.