So, there you have it. Cruze really IS a wonder dog. The stubbornnest, sheddingest, cuddliest, sleepiest, craziest, chewingest, poopingest, wondrous dog.
In other news, this was our final photo of "the old car" aka "Casper" - we jump started it one last time and dropped it off at Good News Garage where we hope it help a family that needs a car.
He probably gets his adorable, curly tail (so helpful in sweeping up whatever is on the floor) from a Jindo in his distant past (yup, Jindo; try Googling it).
CtWD has extra-ordinary lapdog abilities thanks to the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in his family tree. And last but not least…
We told you he was no ordinary dog – he is a Wonder Dog. If the double-coat of the Akita wasn’t enough, he’s loaded up with extra fur and shedding capacity from his Keeshond forebears. But, wait, there’s more…
With all the shedding (even in the Vermont winter!), we know that Cruze is no ordinary “shepherd/rottweiler mix.” And of course, we are all too aware of his many super powers – not just any dog could eat a whole chocolate cake and feel no ill effects. But we were surprised to learn that his double thick, white fur and remarkable stubbornness comes from his Akita side. And that’s not all…
With those floppy ears and cute, wrinkly forehead, it’s also no surprise that CtWD is one-sixth Rottweiler. His sensitivity, often hidden by his complete stubbornness, is also from his Rottweiler lineage. Oh, but wait, there’s more...
He gets his German Shepherd coloring and love of chewing from both his parents! Not a big surprise, CtWD is one-third German Shepherd. But one breed is not enough for CtWD … stay tuned.
Thanks to a generous donation from Cruze’s paternal grandmother, we have received a DNA profile of Cruze. We are grateful to finally have confirmation that Cruze is in fact a … [insert drumroll here]
WONDER DOG
Cruze the Wonder Dog (“CtWD”) has bestowed his super powers on us for 18 months, but only now can we truly, and with awe, understand the uniqueness of his potential for Wonderdog-ness.
The details are so Wondrous, that this post is just the first in an 8 part series. Stay tuned.