We noticed in the past several weeks that Trooper, our hound mix from Louisiana with the twisted front leg, has developed quite the relationship with Priscilla, the blind Poodle from Texas. Now, Trooper has had a way with the ladies before, including Blanca, our blind-and-deaf Great Dane. But none of the girls has swooned over him the way Priscilla does. She follows him all over the Widget's House yard, plays with him, romps with him, and in general has quite the crush on him.
We're not sure why. She's kind of upscale, refined, and dignified. He's ungainly, long-eared, willful, and up to no good much of the time. More like the fellow from the wrong side of the tracks. But she fell for him nonetheless.
She is blind, though, so with apologies to Elvis, maybe she just doesn't know he ain't nothing but a hound dog.
A true "Lady and the Tramp" combination! How cute!!
Love from Cleo Topaz and Chico
Posted by: Evie | June 26, 2008 at 03:06 PM
I al so glad Trooper has a pal. I often think of him. Thank you for sharing this wonderful relationship.
Posted by: Claire S. Moen | June 17, 2008 at 02:34 PM
Well, honestly. What girl wouldn't have a crush on Trooper?
Posted by: Linda | June 16, 2008 at 11:07 AM
Must be that cajun charm! Those bayou boys are alot of fun! Somewhere that French background must be showing through to Priscilla!!!!!!!!!Me-oh-my-oh!
Posted by: Mary Young | June 14, 2008 at 08:05 AM
Well, speaking from experience being around Trooper and seeing him in action, I can understand why he was able to get the beautiful Priscilla to be "his girl." He is charming and very persistent.
Posted by: Jennifer Portland, OR | June 13, 2008 at 05:03 PM
What a neat combo! Well, at least they don't have to worry about their family interferring. I think it's more of, "I love you just the way you are." Which is perfect!
Big hugs to all,
ginger, Tobias & Tlingit
Posted by: ginger & Tobias (the greythound) | June 13, 2008 at 04:46 PM
So that's the secret! *changes name to trooper*
Posted by: Andrew, NZ | June 13, 2008 at 10:27 AM
Sweet!!! And they are both looking so much healthier and obviously thriving in YOUR loving care. Hugs all!
Posted by: Margaret | June 13, 2008 at 09:36 AM
Nice guys quite often finish last. Why? Because us babes seem to fall for the upstart bad dogs. Doesn't the look on her face say it all? She can't even see him yet she seems to be giving him that Love Me Tender look.
Posted by: Mircat | June 13, 2008 at 09:05 AM
Looks like Trooper may have some weimie in him with those long ears. Priscilla knows that he is a hunka hunka burnin love! Great couple those two. Kissy Kissy to you Trooper and Priscilla.
Posted by: Debbie | June 13, 2008 at 08:51 AM
What a handsome couple! - smooth black and ruffly white. They look great together to me - and more importantly, they have those great vibes.
Posted by: Angela | June 13, 2008 at 07:33 AM
The obvious--love is blind. But, it might be a case of a good girl going for the bad boy.
Posted by: Janet in Cambridge | June 13, 2008 at 05:14 AM
These beauties are in love. Adoring and majestic, they trade places admiring each other. Love endures.
Posted by: Sheryl | June 13, 2008 at 02:56 AM
These beauties are in love. Adoring and majestic, they trade places admiring each other. Love endures.
Posted by: Sheryl | June 13, 2008 at 02:54 AM
How very cute and wonderful! Spring is alive and In The Air at RDR. I wonder if whoever coined the phrase "Love is Blind" realized that it transcends the "figurative" and dwells in the "literal" as well. At least, in the lives of dogs! Lucky Puppies!
Posted by: Barbara Arenal | June 12, 2008 at 10:06 PM
That's so cute that Priscilla is so attracted to Trooper. It sounds like that other famous dog relationship - LADY AND THE TRAMP! Patty
Posted by: patty | June 12, 2008 at 09:20 PM
Its no surprise to me. We good girls always fall for those Bad Boys! All Trooper needs now is a tattoo and a guitar and it would be perfect!
Say, how is Blanca, btw?
Posted by: Heidi & the kitties | June 12, 2008 at 09:09 PM
That is so sweet. I love the pictures - they both look so content with one another. They say opposites attract! Kisses to them both.
Posted by: Sue H | June 12, 2008 at 08:41 PM
LOL! Hey, I have two good eyes and I feel in love with Trooper on our visit to the ranch. Trooper has that special magic and zest for life. He might have started on the wrong side of the tracks but he's one classy hound dog now--just asked Priscilla!
Posted by: Shirley * James * Portland, OR | June 12, 2008 at 08:00 PM
Ladies love outlaws... Those boys from Loosiana are the worst, but then Texas society ladies should probably know that. ;-) Yes, love is blind.
Posted by: Leslee | June 12, 2008 at 07:29 PM
Good girls always fall for those bad boys! ;-)
Posted by: eek | June 12, 2008 at 07:13 PM
Sure he ain't nothin' but a hound dog - but he's a good looking hound dog. :- )
Glad to see Trooper and Priscilla are looking so good these days - and they make a fine couple.
Thanks for the pics.
Posted by: Karen | June 12, 2008 at 06:00 PM