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Saturday, May 1, 2010

Chiweenie v. Black Beetle

After our long visit with the dog vet the other day, M decided to visit a friend to vent. We were all invited to take in the sun on her friend's deck, as the two women had coffee and nice chat.

I was happy to leave the dog vet's office
I love sitting in the sun and gazing around me for hours at a time

The chiweenie, on the other hand, is restless, as designer dogs often are
She found herself a black beetle

The chiweenie acted like she'd never seen a bug before in her life

She approached the black beetle

She cautiously . . .

. . . inched up on him

M finally kicked the common black beetle off the deck and soon we were headed back home.

As expected, Frankie and I were rather spent

But Linguini, dog vet visit and dog tumors temporarily forgotten, got the honorary seat for a change and stayed alert as any good co-driver should

Chiweenie v. Black Beetle: 0-0

Twinkie

25 comments:

  1. Two French BulldogsMay 1, 2010 at 9:12 AM

    Yucky..careful of that beetle bug. He might pinch your nose
    Benny & Lily

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  2. 3 doxiesMay 1, 2010 at 9:14 AM

    Why did your M not step on that there beetle...squish it like da bug it is..squish,squish. At least Frankie didn'ts eat it though.
    Glad M had a good session with hers friend, even though the thoughts of tumors weren't fars behind hers. We're thinking good vibrations fur all da tumors to go away.
    Puddles
    Pees: OUTSTANDING fotos...love 'em.

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  3. Lola and also Franklin, tooMay 1, 2010 at 9:49 AM

    We have a cat that eats those. It's always handy to have one bug eater in the house, but why is it always a four legger's job?

    wags, Lola

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  4. RemingtonMay 1, 2010 at 10:40 AM

    That is one BIG bug!

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  5. kksMay 1, 2010 at 10:46 AM

    that beetle could have been a meal!
    such a good co-pilot!
    xoxo

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  6. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥May 1, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    We all like to bounce those big beetles around with our snooters, and sometimes TD will try to eat one.

    Linguini looks quite regal in her honorary seat there.

    Hope you are all enjoying your weekend.

    Woos - Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara

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  7. Sally Ann and AndyMay 1, 2010 at 11:09 AM

    I like to play with bugs, but I think that that be dangerous to play with.
    Sally Ann

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  8. Kapitein HaakjeMay 1, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    love that bug
    is it yummy?

    Kissslobbers
    El'bow & Hauwii

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  9. Frankie Furter and ErnieMay 1, 2010 at 11:36 AM

    That bug thingy is HOOOGE!! When they are that big around here... they have pincer thingys. It was good that you were cautious and that M got the thingy to go away.

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  10. houndstoothMay 1, 2010 at 12:14 PM

    That beetle might not be safe to eat, Frankie! Better pass on that as a snack option!

    Bunny

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  11. AstaMay 1, 2010 at 1:02 PM

    Twinkie
    I'm glad youw Mom got wid of that beetle..I don't think he was the moosical type and this kind can pinch you.
    Linguini looks like such a wondewful alewt copilote, i hope all of you had a nice nap and awe now playing happily
    smoochie kisses
    ASTA

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  12. AnonymousMay 1, 2010 at 1:55 PM

    Oh, I luvs to play with buggies! I'm sorry about your mom pushing it off the deck. It woulda been fun to see Frankie use some of her expert Chiweenie karate on it! Oh, well. Maybe next time.

    Wiggles & WAgs,
    Mayzie

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  13. Frankie Furter and ErnieMay 1, 2010 at 2:56 PM

    Hi Twinkie, You won't believe this... I just came from Mona's blog... her mom is all wild with worry JUST LIKE YOURS IS. It's like an epp a dem ick or something. Mona's mom found a Bump thingy on her!!! She has gone to the VET once and has to go on Thursday to have this thingy taken away. I thought maybe you could lend some of your grrrreat support to Mona and her mom, beclaws they really could use it right now too.
    I'm thinkin' that you are all going through the exact same stuff and could make each other feel better.

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  14. DukeMay 1, 2010 at 3:29 PM

    Mitch would have eaten that beetle! He eats all buggies!

    Love ya lots,
    Maggie and Mitch

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  15. SagiraMay 1, 2010 at 3:51 PM

    It is nice to get out and have friends to chat with.

    Eww...that beetle is icky!

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  16. MartineMay 1, 2010 at 4:13 PM

    Thank you for sharing this beatuiful profile shot of Linguini! She is gorgeous!!

    That black bettle looks scary, Frankie is sure brave.

    Glad you had a nice afternoon on the deck... I relaxed on our patio with coffee in the sun it was very relaxing.

    xo martine & the kiddlets

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  17. NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog!May 1, 2010 at 6:10 PM

    I'm thinking I'd be munching on that khrunchie!

    Excellent pikh of the pawesome shotgun rider!

    Hugz&Khysses,
    Khyra

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  18. the magic sleighMay 1, 2010 at 6:58 PM

    Woooos! I am with Khyra on this one, looks like a nice little snack!
    I hope Woo enjoyed your lay in the sun.
    ~husky kisses~
    -Kira The BeaWoootiful

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  19. LorenzaMay 1, 2010 at 7:56 PM

    Glad to know your Mom had a nice and relaxing time with her friend.
    You had a very sunny day!
    Black beetles are stinky! Have you chrushed one of them?? Ewwwww!
    Take care
    Kisses and hugs
    Lorenza

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  20. Smushie RanchMay 1, 2010 at 9:50 PM

    We hate those black beetle things. They hiss and stink! Good thing Frankie didn't bite.

    Love,
    Stella, Gunther and Betty

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  21. DexterMay 2, 2010 at 5:19 AM

    Ick! That beetle was yucky. I am glad Frankie did not try to eat it. Gross. Linguini looks great! I hope she is feeling better.

    Slobbers,
    Mango

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  22. ♥ SallieMay 2, 2010 at 5:44 AM

    The vet and a scary, black beetle all in one day? I'd be hiding under that blanket.

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  23. KBMay 2, 2010 at 6:38 AM

    The beetle looked almost as big as you, Twinkie! Sounds like the dog vet visit turned into a bit of a fun time, hanging out on the deck in the sun. That's always a good thing!

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  24. ocmistMay 5, 2010 at 10:32 PM

    Tumors?! Oh, dear... we are so far behind! We will have to sniff this out!

    You better tell Frankie to be careful around those beetles! If they are "stink bug" beetles, they CAN shoot nasty, stinging stuff on your nose if you tick them off!!! I KNOW! When I was a pup, I was trying to play with one and it SHOT ME! Grammy had to wash off my nose, but it burned it and it was sore for several days! Grammy said she'd seen those beetles around for all her (terribly long) life, and never knew they did that until it happened and she looked it up! Mercy from Country Corgis

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  25. JennMarch 10, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    That's not a bug to mess with, it's a bombardier beetle - it'll shoot acid out of its behind when irritated. Chiweenie got lucky!

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