Tuk & Jack's Puppy Capers

My doppelganger?

Our Grandpaw went on a trip to Iowa.  Apparently this is the place that Grandpaw is from.  While he was there, he thought he saw ME!!!  It's kind of spooky - this pup looks exactly like me, don't you think?  The only difference is that he has a red collar, like my sister Roxy, and he has scoobies in his eyes that his Mom hasn't wiped away.

Jack & Roxy

My best friend in the whole wide world is Roxy.  She is my sister. She's the kind of best friend who makes you wake up each day and wonder if today is the day that you get to see her again.  When Roxy and I started out in this life, we were in the same litter at the same time.  Everyone says we look a lot alike.  In fact, our Moms call us the twins.  Well, actually my Mom usually calls us the monsters, and Roxy's Mom calls us the babies.  It's usually other people who call us twins.

Here's me and Roxy and our other brothers and sisters.  Roxy is in the front with the rainbow collar and I'm right next to her in the blue collar.  Don't tell Roxy, but you can tell she's a girl wearing that rainbow collar because her rump is so round.

Here we are again, Roxy in the front on the left (yellow), and me in the front on the right (blue).

Roxy and I knew right away that we were going to be special friends.  We were both a little scared of Tuk and one day we hid under the table.

We finally got bigger and there was no more hiding for us!  We're a team!

Sometimes we like to snuggle up and our Moms can't always tell who's who.  Can you tell?

Can you tell?

I love my sister so much that I usually let her take up the most space on the couch.  I don't mind.

This last summer we turned 3 and Mom put these silly collars on us.  It sure was hot that day!

I just loooove my Roxy.  This is probably my favorite picture of my girl.  I think it shows her playful side.

In case you're wondering about who is who in any of the photos that don't already tell you, I'm always on the left or in the front.  Roxy's always on the right or behind me.  Hehehe boys come first. 

 

The Difference In Dogs

At Christmas time Mom took us over to Grandma's house.  We love to go to Grandma's house because Grandma has two doggies.  We love to visit with these two because they are so different from me and Tuk, it's amazing.  First, they are small.  I mean small!  They both can fit on Grandma's lap.  Second, they have lots and lots of fluffy hair.  Third, they are white!  And finally, they talk a lot.  They talk and talk and talk.  It's quite interesting.

Here's Grandma with Mary Popcorn and Jacques.  Aren't Grandma and her two fluffies beautiful?  (Well, they do have wet mouths a lot of the time, but that's ok.)

Now, here's me and Tuk.  Big; black; sleek; quiet.  Well, Mom says we're not that quiet, but compared to Jacques and Mary P.... need I say more?

Tuk Has A Secret Power

Every night after dinner Mom gives us a cookie.  Or two.  Or three.  You may not know this, but us pups love cookies.  We love cookies almost as much as the ball.  In fact, now that I think about it, we might like cookies MORE than the ball since we will ALWAYS put the ball down to accept a cookie. 

The thing is, after dinner we never know when the cookie is coming.  Usually Mom waits until we've gone outside again or until she's already in the kitchen before she starts handing out the goods.  So, Tuk and I talked it over and we think it's silly that we have to wait.  We decided that Tuk (being older - not wiser as some might suggest) should just start asking for the cookie.  Wouldn't you know it, this has been a perfect plan.   Tuk's power over Mom is amazing!  I just stand back and watch him work and the cookies start flowing.  It's really quite spectacular.  I tried it once with Mom, and she didn't even look at me.  But when Tuk starts asking for the cookies, you can tell that she just can't say no.  You can tell because we ALWAYS get a cookie!

First, Tuk gets right in there (yeah!).  I'm licking the comforter in a desperate attempt to communicate my cookie desire.

Then Tuk backs up and starts really communicating.  I politely hang back.

Success!  We are in the kitchen.  And, yes, my tongue is already out in anticipation.

 

Reward!  Actually this picture Mom took isn't very good.  We've already gobbled up the cookies.  I'm licking for crumbs and Tuk's trying to decide if that chew-bone is a cookie or not.  Well, maybe this is a great photo!  At least I can tell the difference between a cookie and a chew-bone.

Shhhhh, I'm Hiding

I'm pretty sure Mom wants to clean my ears, so I'm hiding.  Can you see me?

 

Oops, Mom found me.  :(

 

Something Wonderous

There has been something very exciting in our yard the last two days.  Over in the corner, behind the bushes with stickers, the ground has suddenly gotten very wet and it smells so interesting.  Tuk & I cannot keep ourselves away!  Mom noticed it 2 days ago and she has been trying to keep us away from that spot.  Then yesterday the corner of the yard suddenly exploded and the smell got fantastic!  Unfortunately, Tuk really messed up our fun.  When Mom wasn't looking he got right in there and walked on top of all the stuff.  Then he went inside the house with dirty pup-paws.  Mom was not happy at all when she saw the spots Tuk made all over the floor, so now she's shut the barrier to the front yard and we can't get over to the smelly stuff.  We do have strong smellers though, and we can still smell that stuff.  We keep standing at the barrier, sniffing and crying to get out, but Mom just shakes her head and walks away.

Here's a picture of the smelly stuff.  Mom says that it is toilet paper and "things from the sewer," whatever that is.  She says a plumber is coming today.  Not sure what a plumber is, but can't wait to find out!!