We were letting the dogs out of the cottages for their mid-day run-around and play session, and deaf Stuart offered us his usual greeting. (I happened to have the camera with me, which is how I got these shots. That's Alayne's boot on the right.) He races over to one of us, stands on his hind legs with his front paws on our thighs, and looks right up. Then, he tosses his head back and forth, left and right, like this:
And this:
You can see from his flying ears how fast he was whipping his head around. Finally, satisfied he's made an appropriate impression, he lets loose with a wild Beagle howl. It is an ear-splitting howl, so I usually have to put a finger up to my mouth and say "Shhhhhh!" I'm not sure he's quite figured out what that hand signal is all about, but we're working on it!
What a sweet fellow!
Posted by: Kate and Luke | February 28, 2009 at 12:21 AM
He's such a sweetie! Such a beautiful face. It's nice to be greeted so earnestly.
Posted by: Billie | February 27, 2009 at 07:44 PM
Stuart is so cute! I know that greeting has to be a daily highlight for him! (& for ya'll)
Posted by: Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin | February 27, 2009 at 03:56 PM
I have a deaf dog too, and he is the loudest of the bunch, why is that?
Keep up the good work :)
Posted by: A Arsenault | February 27, 2009 at 12:18 PM
My rescue basset does the same thing when I get home from work. We're trying to work on the jumping since she's 45lbs.
Posted by: Maria Rose | February 27, 2009 at 10:41 AM
That's so sweet! When my beagle greets me, my parents call it "the howl of happiness." And although it's very loud, I'm always glad to hear it, and I bet you are, too.
Posted by: JC | February 27, 2009 at 10:13 AM
HA - wheh yat Stuart?! What a darlin' face. I know you guys have lots to do to put it mildly, but would love to actually hear Stuart's greeting!! Just a thought.
Have a happy weekend. :)
Posted by: Angela | February 27, 2009 at 10:08 AM
How cute is he!! How's Margaret and twist?
Posted by: gayle | February 27, 2009 at 08:40 AM
What a sweet face...looks like he is your #1 fan, guys!
Posted by: Debbie | February 27, 2009 at 07:43 AM
That's funny--telling someone who is deaf to be quiet! I am mostly pet-less these days. I'll gladly take his howls! Let 'em fly, Stuart!!
Posted by: Amy | February 27, 2009 at 04:11 AM
you gotta video that! which reminds me, where's our RDR videos anyway...??? ;-)
thanks for lovin' them dawgs!
Posted by: darla | February 26, 2009 at 08:30 PM
If there's one thing I love more than reading the contents of your blog, it HAS to be the TITLE of each blog! Today was no different, Steve and Alayne. It undoubtedly brings a smile to my face each and every day. Thanks from the bottom of my heart!
P.S. Give Stuart some ear scratches from me, OK?
Posted by: Carolyn Kupferschmid | February 26, 2009 at 06:30 PM