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MrsM takes time
to consider her next dog...
Portrait of Wife
Boris Kustodiev (1878–1927)
Should she have an elegant setter
like Poshyarns?
Woman with Dog
Pierre Bonnard (1867–1947)
Or maybe a dachshund like Vanessa?
Woman with a Dog
Jean Honoré Fragonard (1732–1806)
Only Eurolush can have
a small white dog
Self Portrait with Dog
Gustave Courbert (1819-1877)
but a loyal little black spaniel
is a possibility
It will be well behaved in boats
Elegant Woman with Her Dog
Albrogio Alciati (1878-1929)
never drop hairs
on MrsM's black skirts
Young Woman on a Striped Sofa with her Dog
Mary Cassatt (1844-1926)
and only sit on the new sofa on Sundays.
Woman with Dog
Christian Schleisner (1810-1882)
It will also keep MrsM company
when she is cooking.
(it is not happening soon
but there is no harm planning ahead...)
*****
This post is for everyone who has a dog
but especially for Jen, Diana, Rachel and Jackie
who generously share their dogs with me.
to consider her next dog...
Portrait of WifeBoris Kustodiev (1878–1927)
Should she have an elegant setter
like Poshyarns?
Woman with DogPierre Bonnard (1867–1947)
Or maybe a dachshund like Vanessa?
Woman with a DogJean Honoré Fragonard (1732–1806)
Only Eurolush can have
a small white dog
Self Portrait with DogGustave Courbert (1819-1877)
but a loyal little black spaniel
is a possibility
It will be well behaved in boats
Elegant Woman with Her DogAlbrogio Alciati (1878-1929)
never drop hairs
on MrsM's black skirts
Young Woman on a Striped Sofa with her DogMary Cassatt (1844-1926)
and only sit on the new sofa on Sundays.
Woman with DogChristian Schleisner (1810-1882)
It will also keep MrsM company
when she is cooking.
(it is not happening soon
but there is no harm planning ahead...)
*****
This post is for everyone who has a dog
but especially for Jen, Diana, Rachel and Jackie
who generously share their dogs with me.
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I am currently babysitting a black labrador for a friend who got a dog and then went back to full time work.
ReplyDeleteHe is so heartbreakingly pleased to see me when I arrive.
We have a labrador (much loved) but I often play the "what dog shall we have next" game. I favour something smaller you see. Currently a Jack Russell is top of my list.
ReplyDeleteFeel bad writing this down with Jake sitting at my feet as I write ...
Dog planning is a favourite occupation here - two labradors have just moved in next door which makes us very wistful. I rather fancy supporting the Save the Sealyham campaign or a nice cocker spaniel, but like you, it won't happen any time soon, sigh!
ReplyDeleteI too love having a blog dog as I will probably never have one of my own.
ReplyDeleteHot debate rages in the house of NKK at the moment as to whether and when we can get a dog. -immediately (me) or sometime (Mr. P). I can't guarantee that there will be no blood spilled. (my wv is swears). Indeed. C.x
ReplyDeleteMethinks MrsM is suited to a dog that possesses a superior sense of humour :-)
ReplyDeleteA dog. Really? I could never have one but I like to see them, some dogs are really beatiful and I can read in their eyes the bond with their owners. That is something I really like.
ReplyDeleteFor you I say a small dog, somehow I "see" you with it.
Your subscription to the Bracken fan club is now overdue !
ReplyDeleteWe had two gorgeous local terriers here the other week with some builder or other. Sealyham/Jack Russell crosses. OH! Be still my heart. We have settled on our next dog already. Pics on my blog if you are interested.
ReplyDeleteI understand that one must go through a process, even a pretend one, of entertaining options other than a Cavalier Spaniel. Just for appearances.
ReplyDeleteFlossie is bewildered and saddened by your lack of dog, and hopes that you won't suffer for long.
ReplyDeleteShe adds that the miserable-looking specimen in the last painting is clearly derelict in its duties; she herself wouldn't leave vegetables lying on the floor like that, but would tidy them away in the most efficient way she knows. Especially the carrots.....
We adore our Sheltie Oscar (and loved his predecessor Quincy, friend of Poppy), but I'm afraid a Sheltie's coat would be the undoing of MrsM's black skirts.
ReplyDeleteThank you Alice! Walter is sitting here smiling....and as we all know he has quite a large 'Walter Fan Club'. I am besotted with my boy (obviously!) Sometime the timing will be right for another dog to grace Mr and Mrs M's hearth. I hope you don't have to wait too much longer.
ReplyDeleteNow I admit to being biased here, having five of them, but I think you should consider a whippet, just as long as you aren't too worried about the sofa rule ;D They don't really shed or smell doggy and they are very well behaved in boats and kitchens (although I'd recommend you don't leave them unattended in the company of birthday cake!)
ReplyDeleteThank you. You are welcome to have a share of Hetty any time.
ReplyDelete(I had such fun bathing her today)