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Calm
This beautiful lady was my gift on our 20th anniversary. She is/was not your "typical" yellow lab. Forget Marley... my Buffy was the polar opposite of that dog.
Typically, Labradors are athletic and love to swim, play catch and retrieve games, are good with young children, elderly, and for protection. Labradors mature at around three years of age; before this time they can have a significant degree of puppy-like energy, often mislabeled as being hyperactive.
My Buffy was not your "typical" lab.
She has always been an 'Old Soul".
We bought her from a breeder at 7 weeks, the breeder said she was really laid back- and he was right.
Only dog I've ever seen who fell asleep during her first well puppy exam. Most puppies would've been jumping all over the vet- but not Buffy. She sat calmly and cocked her head and waited for the vet to come to her. He told me that in 30 yrs. of being a vet he had NEVER seen a lab as calm as she was.
She has been calm all of her 8 years so far- she will play and get excited, but she always seems to keep herself in control. I have been told multiple times that she would make an excellent therapy dog. I wish I had the time to pursue this, but unfortunately do not.
She loves long walks, going to our cabin in the mountains, being with her daddy and swimming in our pool during the warm weather. She is also just as content to lay her head on you and snuggle. Our other one Cali is 5 years younger than Buffy and she helps to keep her young, but she is not nearly as calm.
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| Two seemingly calm dogs... Cali (L)- Buffy (R) the REAL calm one is on the right ;) |
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| I know this pic is officially too "old" but I just love it! |
Those are gorgeous looking dogs. You're very lucky.
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing quite as fun as a lab. You've got a couple of beauties.
ReplyDeleteThey are so beautiful! I have an Aussie and a Doxie...both are very laid back....thankfully.
ReplyDeletesweet photos. It's been eons since I had a pet. I remember the joy our family pets brought into our home when I was a child.
ReplyDeletehow adorable and sweet they look. i feel calm just looking at them.
ReplyDeleteOh, they're gorgeous! Wonderful choice for calm. :)
ReplyDeleteThis brings tears to my eyes, Barb, as I remember my olden golden, Hickory the Wonder Dog. Now, that was a mellow dog. I bet he and Buffy would have been great friends.
ReplyDeleteAwwww! Very sweet. I've never had a big dog, mostly because they are so full of energy.
ReplyDeleteI love me some dogs. My Australian Shepherd is finally calming down after 11 years. Very sweet and a lovely photo to boot!
ReplyDeleteWe don't have a dog, but we will. The missus' family have always had them whereas I grew up with superior animals such as hamsters and gerbils, but as soon as our youngest is two we'll be getting one. I might need some tips on how to get a calm dog. Still, not 100% sure that Buffy is calm. There's definitely an element of 'ready to go' about that shot!
ReplyDeleteI love Labs! I grew up with one and he was awesome. It looks like you have some fabulous dogs yourself. :)
ReplyDeleteNice take on the theme. They're beautiful dogs.
ReplyDeleteNothing better than a calm, lazy dog. You are blessed.
ReplyDeleteAwwwwwwwwww. Buffy is precious!
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