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Today Is My Dog’s Birthday
By marionduffy | January 11, 2008
My Lab (Labrador Retriever) is 11 years old today. Maddie is the perfect dog: happy, sweet, loyal -the perfect companion. Though not a very good watch dog. If you are outside the front door, her bark makes her sound like she is this big ferocious dog. But as soon as you enter, you’ll find she is really a big sissy - and that is just the way I want her.
I should say she is perfect except for one thing. She sheds and sheds and sheds, everyday, all year long. I do not know how that dog has hair left on her body! But she does and it keeps coming out. Apparently this is fairly common with labs, especially the yellow ones. A few years ago I started having Maddie shaved every few months, and that helps considerably. She still sheds but it is much smaller hair and not so annoying. And, Maddie loves getting shaved because she instanly looks 10 pounds thinner!
I love Maddie, shedding and all. After all, I know I have some imperfections too. By the way, if you are a lab lover, I suggest reading Marley&Me by John Grogan. I’m about half way through the book and I am really enjoying it. At one point I was laughing so hard I could hardly see the words.
Anyway, happy birthday to Maddie!!
Topics: Life |
April 1st, 2008 at 4:37 pm
Marion,
I read your story about your Maddie and had to reply.
My Lhasa opso, Bacci, is 9 years old today — Yes, April Fool’s Day, and it is a perfect fit!!
So I join with you in wishing our doggies and companions, Happy Birthday!!
Sandy DeAngelis