January 2, 2011 by myeye
Here’s a look at the baybeez today. It is so cold here — second day in a row we did not get above freezing, and down to zero at night. Frozen pipes, slick roads — us New Mexicans don’t quite know how to cope. However, a look at these little fat faces should replace that perplexed look with a smile.
It’s Victor, of course — working on those ears
Smooch — needing to be cuddled
Udi — I made up the name, but am sure in some obscure language it means “happy”
Nola — just Nola
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January 2, 2011 by myeye
Chase at the Smoky Mountain Visitor Center
You’ll note on the calendar there is indication of a herding trial this weekend. Susan took Kearney to Georgia where he was again High in Trial (Sheep) and finished his Started titles on both sheep and ducks. Go, Kearney!!! Susan said the ducks had no respect for the dogs and she’s very glad she did not enter Chase. He might have been compelled to teach the ducks a lesson. Chase demands respect from the livestock.
Category Art, Bluefox, Chase, Cool Stuff, Herding | Tags: | 1 Comment
January 2, 2011 by myeye
“Jean from NM” came out to visit the Fearsome Foursome yesterday and brought them a new squeaky toy. Of course Holmes thought it must be for him — he still answers to “puppy, puppy, puppy”.
Let me break it in for the little guys
I have a cold, so my brain isn’t at peak. I kept trying to take photos and was getting only brindle or red blurs. Finally I remembered this little Olympus takes the video I post here. Aren’t the puppies getting big?
Category Baddog, Chuckles, Dog Equipment, Dog Friends, Holmes, Nola, Puppies | Tags: | 3 Comments
January 2, 2011 by myeye
I mentioned a few days ago that for Christmas I gave myself a bright green dog blow dryer. We’ve yet to use it because it has been so very cold on the days I’ve been at home. It’s still quite cute and I’m sure the dogs are looking forward to its maiden voyage (NOT).
Only an inveterate dog person would think this was way cool
Yesterday I added a second Christmas present to my stash. I had been looking at these for months. My raw food store closed — the landlord tried to double the rent — so I’ve not had a place to buy prepackaged raw meals for travel and emergencies. The only answer to keeping the raw feeding affordable with a bunch of dogs was to have a meat grinder. It has to be one with sufficient wattage to crunch up bones along with the meat and vegetables. Using whole chicken — giblets and all — is very economical. Buying a chunk of pork or beef shoulder is much less expensive than buying cuts from that same shoulder. I always do a bunch of retail research on line and once I’ve narrowed down what I want (and its usual price), I visit ebay to see what they have. I love to bid during the holidays — I tell myself a lot of the other potential bidders are busy. So, I began stalking the grinder I wanted yesterday. It’s 2.6 horsepower with a rating of 2000 watts. Last night I was the winning bidder for about half the grinder’s retail price.
I found this on YouTube. It’s not the grinder I bought (mine has a greater horse power and higher wattage), but this shows “Making the BARF diet” with the electric meat grinder. Stand by dogs!
It’s not as cute as the dog blow dryer, but I think the dogs will like it a lot more than they like the dryer. I can make up 8 oz patties that contain everything I would mix-up daily, freeze it in the new dog-freezer (I guess that was a present to myself as well). I’ll pull out the appropriate number of patties to thaw for a day’s meals and all god’s creatures will be happy.
Category Chores, Dog Equipment, Feeding Raw, grooming | Tags: | 3 Comments
I am past sixty-five and still practicing law. I have two terrific sons, they have lovely wives, and I have one truly special granddaughter. At home are three Cardigan Welsh Corgis that amuse and challenge me. We participate in lots of dog-related activities. I love my camera, writing, and roaming. I live in central New Mexico because it's where I want to be. Thanks for visiting my blog. Your (tasteful) comments are welcome.
