ALEX - DOD 7/26/06

PattyInAK · July 25, 2006, 05:03:04 PM

Full Name: Alexander The Great

Everyone Calls Me: Alex

Age: 8 years
Gotcha Day: March 1998
Birthday: January 9, 1998

Who I live with: Patty and Dan

Here I am with my Papa Dan

Hometown: Wasilla, Alaska

Length from base of neck to tail: Not sure, I have a short, wide back. Willy and I are stocky, not like slinky Misty, our bodies are more back-friendly. ;o}
Height from ground to top of head: Not sure
Height from ground to belly: Not sure
Weight: 13.5 pounds
Hair Color: Black and Tan
Eye Color: Brown
Coat Type: Smooth

Me and my brother Willy

Favorite People: Patty

Me and Patty at Domingo’s memorial rock

Favorite Toy: Squeaky toys, bully sticks
Best Treat: Frozen, cottage-cheese stuffed marrow bones

My scary Halloween picture “BOOOOOOOOO!!!”

Worst Torture: Being left at home with Misty and Papa Dan while mom and Willy go to school.
Where I sleep at night: In the big bed

Favorite Pasttime: Sleeping

Me with Willy and Misty in our bed

I am a Hunter: Yes or no: I’m learning! We have squirrels at our new house, but they are quick!

What do I do when my Hoomans are away: Sleep

Favorite Things: Going for walks in the woods, going to the cabin and laying in the sun

Story about me that my Hoomans would like to share:
Alex is a real sweetheart. He is a good judge of character, too, as are Willy and Misty. When my father-in-law came to visit us from California after Dan’s mom died, he was greeted by three wiener dogs with wildly wagging tails, and no barking. It was kind of strange, as all three bark at everyone, even people they see often. Well, this happened each and every year over the past 5 years. When Dan and his father would arrive from the airport, all three dogs were all wags, as if they were saying “its about time you came to visit us again.” How they remembered him from only seeing him for two weeks out of every year is one of those magical mysteries. Oh, by the way, during my father-in-law’s visit, all three dogs remained glued to his side. Thankfully, he loved them too.

Merion · July 25, 2006, 05:20:56 PM

Happy DOD to you Alex!!! Hope you get a really special treat for your special day. :apls:

Merion & the ZZ's

Etta21 · July 25, 2006, 05:22:26 PM

Happy DOD Alex! Hope you get a big Frozen, cottage-cheese stuffed marrow bone today. Such a handsome boy, I love the pic of Him & Willy

Nikki · July 25, 2006, 06:35:20 PM

Happy DOD, you handsome boy! Get plenty of extra treats and belly rubs today.

Julie · July 25, 2006, 07:03:33 PM

Happy DOD Alex! Patty, how do you tell him apart from Willy? I hope you get lots of treats for your special day!!

Kari · July 25, 2006, 07:17:47 PM

Happy DOD Alex! You are so handsome and shiny

David C. · July 25, 2006, 08:08:20 PM

Happy DOD Alex! We remember when you and Willy were just pups. My how time flies...

Barb · July 25, 2006, 08:49:42 PM

Awwwww Alex - what a cutie pie you are !!!! You deserve to be our Dog of the Day!!! I have always loved your Grandpa story - I bet he is looking down on you 3 and just smiling....... Have a great Dog of the Day !

Roberta · July 26, 2006, 02:45:30 AM

special people are attracted to each other. Boy is your coat shiney does mum buff you up.
Roberta

TerriL · July 26, 2006, 06:51:55 AM

Happy DOD sweet boy! I just love your shiney coat!

MindyKay · July 26, 2006, 07:12:22 AM

Happy DOD Alex!!! You are such a good-looking boy! Hope you get lots of treats today.

PattyInAK · July 26, 2006, 08:23:21 AM

Quote from: Julie on July 25, 2006, 07:03:33 PM
Happy DOD Alex! Patty, how do you tell him apart from Willy? I hope you get lots of treats for your special day!!

Alex used to have this one little white hair under his right eye. Nowadays, Willy has a lot more white on his face than Alex, even though they are littermates and the same age. Sometimes, however, I have to look real closely to tell them apart.

Ruth in MT · July 26, 2006, 09:05:50 AM

HAPPY DOD TO ALEX

Jenny G · July 26, 2006, 09:09:00 AM

I love your velvetty coat and glowing eyes, Alex! Hope you have a super DOD day!

PattyInAK · July 26, 2006, 09:41:03 AM

Quote from: Jenny G on July 26, 2006, 09:09:00 AM
I love your velvetty coat and glowing eyes, Alex! Hope you have a super DOD day!

Alex really does have a shiney coat. Misty and Willy do, too. Not sure what I am doing right but all three have always had nice coats. I have always fed my doxies Purina One.

Mike · July 26, 2006, 10:01:52 AM

Perhaps Dan's dad smelled very similar to Dan and so they knew he was a good guy?

Have a great Day, Alex!!!

Brekkesmom · July 26, 2006, 10:16:02 AM

Happy DoD, Alex! I hope you get some great goodies and some belly rubs on your special day! That family "smell" may be the key all right! My girls never barked at their hoograndad or hoograndma, as they usually did upon seeing someone the first time or on rare occasions.

PattyInAK · July 26, 2006, 10:27:01 AM

Quote from: Mike on July 26, 2006, 10:01:52 AM
Perhaps Dan's dad smelled very similar to Dan and so they knew he was a good guy?

Have a great Day, Alex!!!

I don't know about the smell thing..................Willy and Dan had a test of wills a couple of weeks ago, and Willy bit Dan. That is why we are currently going to obedience/behavior classes.

Mike · July 26, 2006, 10:56:35 AM

Quote from: PattyInAK on July 26, 2006, 10:27:01 AM
I don't know about the smell thing..................Willy and Dan had a test of wills a couple of weeks ago, and Willy bit Dan. That is why we are currently going to obedience/behavior classes.

HA, there were times when I would have gladly bitten my dad when I was a teenager!!

Sandishooligans · July 26, 2006, 06:00:44 PM

Alex, you are such a special li'l guy. I just loves you so much. Happy DOD, sweet boy. Oh, and Dolly slurped the monitor. I hope you got her kissy.

Dee Dee and Hallie · July 26, 2006, 07:39:14 PM

What a handsome boy Alex, happy DOD!! My favorite is your Halloween picture. LOL. Your Mom really captured that one!

doxielady5569128 · July 27, 2006, 01:13:42 AM

SO sorry it took me so long to wish you Happy DOD ALex. I was so busy today, I just didn't get hte chance. You sure are a handsome guy. I can see why they named you Alex the Great. I love your shiny coat!! Hope you had a good day full of walks in the woods and lots of treats!!

ALEX - DOD 7/26/06

Sandishooligans