Is It Polite To Point?

About 3 days ago when Luther was in the backyard, he was walking slowly along the wooded area and flushed out a bird. He was pointing! Luther comes from a line of pointing labs and it looks like the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. My camera wasn't handy. :-(

Big Boy Goes Bald

Well, yes, Jimmy is without a lot on the top. But for the past couple weeks, Luther's ususal gorgeous coat has looked dull and he's shedding gobs of hair. I've had to vacuum overtime (not my favorite passtime). It's a good thing I bought the "Animal" version of the Dyson vacuum cleaner a couple years ago (funny how those things happen). Last night I saw Dr. Nay and asked him about it. He said Luther was shedding his puppy coat. I've been trying to brush him but he doesn't like that at all. I'm grooming him with one of those Furminator rakes and a good bristle brush. Luther doesn't like either. He'd rather have his toenails trimmed than get brushed. He might as well get used to it because it's now been added to his regular routine.

Not Enough Love!

Here's a photo taken the other night. Luther gets the squeeze by Jimmy. That and a bunch of little kisses. This poor dog has to put up with both of our affections! I guess this is why he will hardly let either one of us out of his sight. Poor baby.

Kennel

Luther sits attentively while Jimmy gets ready to give Luther the "Kennel" command. Luther will then take a flying leap into the travel crate. He loves to go and travel in the car. Today Jimmy took Luther to the SS Assoc. of Realtors to a meeting. Luther stayed at his feet. He told the group that Luther enjoyed the meeting but was disappointed that they didn't let him vote! Maybe next time.

Watching Football

Yes, this is Jimmy and Luther watching the Orange Bowl game. We had the same scene here tonight, too. Can't say I blame them for wanting to relax.

Buddies

Here's a photo I took with my new Nikon remote. The photo is untouched and just the way the camera saw us. Luther's not fond of the camera but this way I don't put it in front of my face. Fooled him!

Christmas Day

Life is good. Luther received a bone (a rarity) and a package of dog biscuits from Karen and Roland. His tolerance level was very good. I had to take his photo and he allowed me to do it without any problem. I put a red metallic ribbon around his neck and I guess with all the collar changes, this isn't too bad. Luther looks so festive!

Lauren emailed me yesterday and said Tess (Luther's mother) is in labor. Can't wait to hear how many newborn Christmas puppies there are!