Lucky and Katie don't really share Lady's enthusiasm for toys. Lucky will play for a few minutes when he gets caught up in the excitement, but he never seeks out a toy first. And Miss Katie, it's hard to figure out what's going on in her little border collie-lab mind. At first it seemed that she didn't like toys. She appears interested when the toys come out, but then she quickly tiptoes away once the other two start to play. Maybe she's afraid she's going to be trampled. That might be it, because it's obvious she's curious. She'll lurk around when Lady and Lucky are playing, occasionally sneaking in to pick up a toy that one of the other dogs has abandoned, then quickly making off with it to her bed. But Lady loves the toys. She loves to hurl them into the air and pounce on them. And chew them.
I should note that Lucky's disinclination to initiate play is in stark contrast to the opening of new toys. He loves to receive a new toy. Those of you who have been following this blog for awhile may recall the toy story drama when these Christmas toys arrived! In any case, Lady thinks it's just fine that her siblings don't like to play with the toys as often as she does. More fun toys for her! As you can see in the next photo however, she's not taking any chances. She's got Santa secured safely under her right paw, and Christmas Worm under the left.
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| (And look who came over and inserted herself into my last shot... formerly camera-phobic Miss Katie!!) |
Your dogs are adorable! My dog toys do not last with Ms. Ellie Mae. She loves to find the squeaker and pull out the stuffing. If she runs out of toys, she will find something of the kids to play with. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean Tami, "de-squeaking" the toys seems to be their favorite thing to do! And the decorative snowman that sits in the chair by the fireplace each winter lives a life of constant peril, as he apparently looks exactly like a dog toy to Lady and Lucky. So far though, he survives...
ReplyDeleteYou guys look very festive!
ReplyDeleteSo cute!! I only bring out stuffed toys around the holidays because the dogs just tear them to shreds (although they love every second of it!). Molly used to be so gentle with stuffed toys though. Nothing like seeing a big dog with a stuffie to make you smile :)
ReplyDeleteLady looks so happy with her toys! How sweet she is!
ReplyDeleteI am glad to see the nose of Miss Katie!
She looks like so much my dear Flora.
Flora used to love and play so much with her ball...(sigh)
Have a pleasant week ahead.