The four-legged ones win.

Human Christmas cards: 29

Dog Christmas cards: 47


Ha ha!!! We win!!!
Rudy and Izzy

We had such a nice Christmas!

Mommy and Mama gave us such a nice Christmas. We had stockings, and Nanny visited, and there were sticks, and toys and rawhide wreaths. Mommy made a short video of us opening our stockings, if you would like to see it, right here:

Rudy and Izzy's Christmas

We tried to load it on dogster videos but there was an error. Hopefully this will work!

xoxo
Rudy

Our friend Murphy

our good buddy from Brampton, a fellow Canadian schnauzer Murphy went to Rainbow Bridge this morning. We are very sad at this loss, and wish his Mom much peace and love during this difficult time.

For Murphy:

I'm Not Gone by Audrey E. Nickel

I'm not gone...not really.
I haven't gone away...I've only gotten bigger.
My eyes, so bright, now shine among the stars.
My voice sings with the wind in winter, as I leap
And dance among the treetops.
I stalk the blown leaves in autumn, and brush the
Flowers gently in the spring.
I come to you in dreaming, on feet grown dreamtime soft,
And lay my cheek against yours, and whisper:
"Peace be with you."
Someday we will play again together, you and I, among the stars. 'Til
then, fear not to love, for your love gave my life meaning. And I
return that love to you...a hundredfold...a thousandfold... Forever.

Merry Christmas to All!

I ALMOST HAD IT! There was a big turkey, all the trimmings, tons of vegetables at Nanny's house. All of them spread out so beautifully on Nanny's table, which is a bit lower than Mommy's at our home. I stood on my hind legs, held on to the table with my front paws, reached up my head as far as it could go, and bang-0, I had a nice piece of turkey and juicy skin in my mouth! AND THEN MOMMY found me! Boy was she mad! I have never stolen from the table before. But it was Christmas, and it smelled SO good!!! Mommy was mad, but she laughed too. It was a wonderful Christmas. We got bully sticks and rawhide "wreaths" and new toys. My lovely Skeeter sent me a toy and a cow hoof, and my sister got a toy and bully sticks too. What a great day! Maybe we can do it again tomorrow?

love Rudy

oh my

my poor little sister had her spay surgery today. I got to go to doggie country camp for the day (it's a great place like a doggie day care, we spent the day romping in the snow), while Izzy was at the hospital. I missed her when I got dropped off, and I didn't understand why I got to eat breakfast and she didn't. But now she is home and I am watching her carefully. I love my little sister so much. I'm not sure why she isn't playing with me, but I am going to be real gentle and let her sleep tonight.

love Rudy

oh! Silly Mommy!

We thought that someone had given us zealies, and we were so impressed that someone would be so thoughtful! Hee hee, we just realized that we earned them by voting so many times in the photo contest! Silly Mommy, so forgetful!

On another note, Mommy has been waiting FOREVER for her shutterfly cards. So if you haven't gotten a card from us yet, we apologize sincerely. We hope to get them out at the end of this week. We haven't forgotten our dear friends and want to thank you so much for sending us cards!

love Rudy

I don't know how I feel about this

Mama got a prezzie for Mommy. It is a lead splitter, and you hook it up to one lead and are able to walk two dogs with it. It prevents one dog from going too far ahead, and Mommy says it's the best thing since sliced bread because Izzy pulls on her really hard. That Izzy is still a puppybutt (to borrow Lexie's term for Buddy!) and she is a brute. Really stronng! Anyhoo, I have not decided if this leash contraption is good yet.

Cons:
1) I haf to walk next to Izzy, which is only fun sometimes.
2) She pulls and ends up making me walk faster, with no time to smell the roses!
3) Sometimes she's rearin' to go when I'm peeing. C'mon! Give a girl a break!
4) Not as much room to roam when I'm attached to Izzy by only a foot or so.

Pros:
1) I get to walk next to Izzy, which is fun sometimes.
2) Mommy says we look as cute as two peas in a pod. I respond well to compliments!
3) Mommy's arm doesn't hurt when she uses it.
4) Mommy says it's safer cuz the puppybutt can't dart into the street.
5) We don't trip Mommy up when she only uses 1 lead.

Well, I guess the pros outweigh the cons from a dog's point of view. Mommy says there is no point in arguing, because *she* loves it! Humph. Well, I spose it's not too bad.

love Rudy

I was tagged!

I was tagged by Kady. Here are 7 facts about me!

1) I love chicken. I get a little taste of cooked chicken with my kibble at each meal.

2) I love to snuggle in bed with Mommy. She has the bestest lap and I always squirm my way in so that I fit just right.

3) I think the bestest walk ever is one where I get to go into the woods and smell the trees, and woods.

4) I love to play at Auntie Jill's house with all the other doggies.

5) I go to doggie day care once or twice a month to socialize with other doggies, and I love it!

6) I always run outside to do my business ahead of Izzy, but I always look back to make sure she's coming!

7) I have four different coats! Rain/reflective gear, fall fleecy coat, winter coat weatherproof, and winter coat sherling!

I sure hope you liked my answers!
love Rudy

Rememberance Day 2008

Tomorrow is the day we all take a moment, at 11 a.m., on the 11th month, and the 11th day, to remember those who fought for our freedom. Last year Mommy took me to the War Memorial downtown and we listened to the cannons go off, and watched the military ceremony. It was very beautiful. Thank you, soldiers, for ensuring Canada's freedom.

love Rudy

oh no, it's that time of year again!

Halloween. Enuf said. That irritating time of year when Mommy and Mama think it's hilarious to dress the poor innocent schnauzer in a costume, take pictures, and laugh hysterically. They must be sick in the head! I mean, there are all these miniature hoomans coming to the door, think of the potential danger! We need to sound the alert, not be restrained in costumes! I mean, really, those kids are in effect, STEALING from my mommy, because they are coming around, all cute looking, and she is powerless to say no to their candy-wanting mouths and grubby little hands. (Izzy whispers to Rudy). What? If we turn on the cute eyes they might give US candy?!?! Hmmm, I'll have to think about this more carefully.

Meanwhile, poor Izzy might have it worse this year. At least I'm used to being "Darth Rudar". Go read her entry and see what she is going to have to put up with. Izzy's fate!