doggie

one of the best things about owning a dog, is that you become part of your neighbourhood's dog community, and not only do you make new friends but your dog does too :)

that being said, I saw the most beautiful breed of dog the other day, and I asked the owner, and they said it was a rhodesian ridgeback (not to be confused withe the norwegian ridgeback, which is the dragon in the fourth book of Harry Potter) lol.

Coco was sort of put off by that dog though... strangely because she usually gets along with everyone (dog and humans inclusive)

but I did some research, and it is a type of hound which has originated from Africa, but more muscular, and was used as a hunting dog for big game such as cheetahs and lions. It also is sometimes known as the lion dog. Their personality is very loyal, but can be head strong and obstinate at times, but will listen to an owner who is not meek, and easily pushed over. (damn) very sociable, if trained properly at a young age and allowed to socialise with other dogs, and they make very good jogging buddies (yay!)

maybe one day when I'm older and have a larger backyard, and learn how to reassert myself, I will get one :), definitely going to keep this breed in mind. You will understand when you see the dog in real life. It's huge! but when it runs it's like a horse, so graceful, smaller than a great dane, but similar build, with an amazingly sleek coat. and down its back it has a ridge of fur going in the opposite direction (hence the name).

I even found a name for my prospective pet, Zuri (meaning beautiful in Swahili). Yes, i'm getting a little over my head.

it is now part of my plan for when i move out.

buy a house. buy a puppy!

then maybe i'll think about marriage and kids.

or maybe I'll just become an old lady and live with my six dogs.

:)

xx

kt

p.s Coco is well, still as playful as ever even at one and a half, which is around 17 in dog years. So she's my age! she keeps my company when I study downstairs, and warms my feet in winter. and when you fall asleep, she sleeps next to you. :) She has chewed through all her toys bar one, and her old soccer ball. She ate my tissue this morning, after she ate a corner of my toasted sandwich. I couldn't imagine a day without her lost little face! I'm glad the weather's finally cleared so I can take a break from my studies to walk her this arvo :)