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This way Papa!

9 years ago

I've not posted photos of "The Boys" lately so here's Sam out for a spring frolic. He is all wet from swimming and doing bumper retrieving in a lake.

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socks
9 years ago
Lucky "boys" to have such good care and an active lifestyle.
Jasdip
9 years ago
Is his tail striped? I don't think I've ever noticed that before.
I love seeing your boys, Caroline. Thanks for the update.
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caroline94535
Original Author
9 years ago
Their markings seem to change every time they shed. His tail is mostly white, with a couple large black blothes. See how his toes look black, next winter they may be grey, or spotted.

Here they are all hooked up and ready to pull Papa on the bicycle. My DH is not a small guy. The boys drag him allover town with hardly working up a pant.

Their body language in this photo says it all. Harry resents Sam; he can pull DH just fine - on the bike or behind the snow sled - all on his own. He don't need no stinkin' "Little Nephew," LOL You can also see the grey eyebrows.

The harnesses are the same ones the made for the Iditarod races in Alaska. They are great harnesses. Harry goes berserk when DH reaches up to get them off their hooks in the garage. He tries to stand on his back legs and put it on himself. Sam slinks away and pouts; he'd rather get in the truck and go hunting.
murraysmom Zone 6a OH
9 years ago
They are the neatest dogs!! How great to live in a place that can give them (as well as you) so much enjoyment!!
Jasdip
9 years ago
That is amazing, Caroline. I see what you mean about them not working together and the resentment and jealousy. What a shame, they would have made an awesome team, if only they could have, in the beginning.

I'm trying to figure how the "pulling" works. It's attached to the side of the bicycle. I see that your DH has a go-camera thing. That would be cool, seeing them pulling.
katlan
9 years ago
How sweet are they? Very nice lookin' dogs. Thanks for sharing.
caroline94535
Original Author
9 years ago
Katlan, they are both big ole lap puppies in the house. Harry adores little children and babies. He luuuuvvvs tiny puppies and little dogs. I swear he almost lactates when they're around. Bring a large dog around and Harry turns into Kujo.

Sam likes dogs, but he is too rough and excitable. I wouldn't let him play with anything smaller than he.

He is okay with kids, but if they are extra loud or too rough his "play" escalates accordingly. Still, he loves to play "chase" with the very small neighbor boy. They run up and down the hall. First Sam chases the boy; then the boy chases Sam. They both hoot and holler and so far no one has bled. The kids lives with five Huskies and a Fox Terrier mix. He is used to rough housing with rough dogs. Sam is no problem for him.

JasDip - I'll get the harness and bike attachment info from DH. He has some videos posted from the camera, too. I'll have him show me how to add the links.
lindaohnowga
9 years ago
I just love seeing both of your dogs, but I think I will always be partial to Harry. It hurts to see our furbabies aging, doesn't it?

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