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I'd just like to say a big thank you to Douglas, above, for allowing me to publish these photos of him looking a little undignified.
Douglas doesn't have vanity in his personality as far as I've noticed.
The chief concerns in his life are, firstly, food.
That should be in capitals.
FOOD.
And then after that, it's me, his Mummy. And maybe his Daddy too (just to appease Hugo's outrage at not being up there with me, on Douglas' list of priorities).
Douglas was lying on Hugo's lap, and Hugo had one leg raised up, resting his foot on the other leg, just to explain these photos, (they may be a bit baffling if you weren't there at the time the photos were taken).
Douglas reminds me a bit of myself in the mornings, though I don't think I sleep with my tongue sticking out.
Every morning I do look dog tired. I'm busy, busy, busy with this and that, and things I can't show you yet, and ideas and goodness me, it's all go.
But I'm glad of it. I'm very, very glad to be busy.
I'm also glad I'm a human, though I do sometimes wonder what it must be like to be a cosseted dog, owned by me. Lots of sleep, hundreds of cuddles, adored. Hard work.
Well, I am going to leave you with the human equivalent of a waggy tail.
A big smile!
Cheerio.
Vanessa xxx
Hello Vanessa, He is so beautiful an absolute joy. He reminds me of my gorgeous dog.I think it is the innocence that makes all animals look similar. Love your blog
Happy weekend
Susan xxx
Posted by: Susan Wright | January 13, 2012 at 05:39 PM
Sweet Douglas looks as placid as anything and I can most certainly see how very cuddle-able he is. Great to hear you up to all sorts, look forward to seeing what's in the pipeline. A happy, hopefully sunny-shine weekend to you too Vanessa xox So nice to have you back after what looks like a glorious break away x
Posted by: Penelope | January 13, 2012 at 05:43 PM
Fabulous photos! Enjoy your busy time but please try to take some time to relax in the midst of the busyness!
Posted by: Archie the wonder dog | January 13, 2012 at 05:45 PM
Oh He is just amazingly gorgeous, super beautiful, dogs are just the best :D
Karen x
Posted by: Karen | January 13, 2012 at 05:54 PM
So fluffy! I'm trying a less tv/more sleep approach to 2012 combined with incessant list making. It's exhausting and we're only 2 weeks in! Happy belated new year.
Posted by: Janice | January 13, 2012 at 06:03 PM
I loved these photos of Douglas! Every night hubby picks up our dog and "holds him like a baby" to bring him to bed. It's hysterical. Hubby laughs at the dog every night. Poor dog. :-) Aren't they just the best? Ours is a Cairn Terrier named Buddy.. not a very creative name, but he comes to that name. His real name is Captain O'Reilly McAlister. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
Posted by: Teresa Kasner | January 13, 2012 at 07:10 PM
Adorable!
Posted by: Bonnie | January 13, 2012 at 07:14 PM
Lovely photos of Douglas looking very contented with his lot in life!
June
Posted by: June | January 13, 2012 at 08:08 PM
gorgeous vanessa, he is just so cute! love it how they have no vanity or sense of how funny they look :OD
Posted by: Alice and Raymond | January 13, 2012 at 09:20 PM
I know I've said it before, but Douglas could be Wilbur, they are so alike.
My lot all had a good run around down on the water meadows this evening and Wilbur did his best to keep up with the whippets bless him. Then it was home for a quick paw clean, supper and a snooze by the fire ... as you say, it's a hard life being a dog!
Posted by: Annie | January 13, 2012 at 09:25 PM
It must be really grim for dogs at your house...I love the tongue half out, our cats do that sometimes too, hilarious.Busy here too, I'm glad the cats deposit themselves on my lap in the evening and make me relax,they also come and have a morning snuggle at getting up time.Start and finish the day with a furry cuddle,what more could one ask.
Posted by: Kate | January 13, 2012 at 10:51 PM
Isn't he just wonderful? Fantastic photos that certainly make us smile.
I bought new shoes today....... pop over and have a look...... they are guaranteed to make you smile.
Have a great weekend, Vanessa.
Carol xx
Posted by: Carol | January 14, 2012 at 12:15 AM
That Douglas is just too adorable!:-)
Posted by: Faeryfay | January 14, 2012 at 07:22 AM
What cute photos! Douglas is clearly a VERY happy, content doggy!!!
Carly
x
Posted by: Crafted by Carly | January 14, 2012 at 08:11 AM
How sweet ........ and that little tongue ...... Happy New Year. x
Posted by: Victoria | January 14, 2012 at 01:00 PM
Give my best regards to Douglas. Tell him he has a certain style - he definitely knows how to rest! :)
I think I haven't wished you and all of your family a Happy New Year - let it be a very creative one! xxx
Posted by: Kristina | January 14, 2012 at 05:52 PM
Gorgeous photos of Douglas. We've often got one or more in similiar positions here, and I just take time out to watch them for a while and smile to myself- a special moment.
Posted by: Lynne | January 14, 2012 at 07:03 PM
Oh Mr Douglas, what a fantastic position to get yourself into!!
Posted by: Rubyted | January 14, 2012 at 09:35 PM
Flossie, my West Highland Terrier, says hello to Douglas - a dog after her own heart!!
Posted by: sew | January 15, 2012 at 09:13 AM
Too cute!
I often wish I was The Hound... Such a life!
Posted by: Jeanne | January 15, 2012 at 06:00 PM
Have you seen the new silent film The Artist yet? There is an amazing dog in a major supporting role, I think you'd love him, the film is gorgeous, beautiful, funny, clever, do try and see it, X
Posted by: Madeleine | January 15, 2012 at 06:12 PM
haha hee hee, i just showed your douglas to my owen and owen said: ruff ruff! wake up! come play! hee hee, so cute! i love how totally safe your sweetie pup feels all blissed out in the cradle of your love.
have a wonderful week vanessa dear.
xox lori
Posted by: lori | January 15, 2012 at 06:29 PM
Very cute! :-)
Posted by: Baa-me Kniits | January 16, 2012 at 12:02 PM
Is Hugo wearing a McKenzie tartan?
Posted by: Baa-me Kniits | January 16, 2012 at 12:02 PM
Is Hugo wearing a McKenzie tartan?
Posted by: Baa-me Kniits | January 16, 2012 at 12:02 PM
Is Hugo wearing a McKenzie tartan?
Posted by: Baa-me Kniits | January 16, 2012 at 12:02 PM
I love when they sleep like that -- totally trusting you not to spread your legs and let them drop to the ground. He may prefer you, but he's putting an ENORMOUS amount of faith in Hugo!
Posted by: Wool Free and Lovin' Knit | January 16, 2012 at 04:14 PM
Douglas is soooo cute! Thanks for sharing these photos!
Posted by: Bess | January 16, 2012 at 07:35 PM
Just gotta love that little Douglas guy!
Posted by: Liz in Missouri (with Lucy) | January 17, 2012 at 05:25 PM
I do love the fact that the dachshund attitude is that as long as I'm being cuddled I JUST DON'T CARE! Douglas looks SO blissful. I've just been trying to tackle a crochet pattern which required concentration and a clear view of the page. Not easy when a small black head had managed to slide sneakily round until it was upsidedown in the middle of the pattern wearing a satisfied grin!
Don't you just love them?
Penny and Higgins xxx
Posted by: Planet Penny | January 17, 2012 at 10:27 PM
Dear Vanessa,
I am just checking to see you are alright! I sincerely hope you haven't succumbed to some horrid bug.
Warmest wishes,
Stephanie
Posted by: Stephanie | January 20, 2012 at 12:42 PM