Visit to the Vet
I stumbled on this group of photos tonight… they were taken in April, when Axel (our ludicrous Great Dane puppy) was getting his vaccination shots at the local vet.
Yes, I DO understand that I am supposed to blog-as-it-happens but I got busy. And disorganised. And this is too cute to miss, so pretend it’s four months ago, OK?
This series was taken as Axel arrived (all bumble-footed and puppy-like) at the surgery and was confronted by the little terrier puppy (a similar age I think) who owned the place. He scampered under the Prado and had to be coaxed out. Tail between legs initially, as the terrier yipped at him to play, Axel was all:
“Oh, sorry, you live here?
Sorry, you want me to leave?
Oh? You want me to play?
Oh, you sure? Don’t beat me up, OK??
Note the paw reference halfway through the set, as I coax them into the waiting area and they finally make friends, as only dogs (and young men) do…
I also should preface this slideshow by also saying that our vet is in love with our Great Dane puppy. He was in love with our previous Great Dane goofball and I suspect he would fall in love with ANY Dane that entered his premises.
I mean, who wouldn’t, right?
(Dad, don’t answer that please!)
Oh, and lastly, please understant that this was taken a long time in dog years ago. Axel is now about three times this size.
Unfortunately, he has no idea of the transformation he has undergone and continues to cower at anything that stares him down. Like the horses, the cat and the weaner bulls. I was considering showing him a mirror, to try and get through that he is almost the size of a small pony (if not quite as round!) but am afraid he might have a coronary.
A ‘real’ farm dog, he ain’t!
6 Comments
Mom L
Oh, dear Axel, how I've missed you while I was computer-less! Axel, look at your paws – you can rule the farm if you'd just have faith in yourself!!!
Jenni
Our West Highland White terrorer (Hamish) is the boss of the bunch, too. We used to have a bloodhound, but it isn't size that determines who's top dog. Hamish easily put Bocephus in his place, and despite his size advantage, Bo was terrified of Hamish.
aussiechic
He is GORGEOUS….oh what a dog….just beautiful….a gentle giant eh???
Anonymous
awe Axel, is you a fraidy cat? But my oh my what big feet you have.
signed
Theresa in Alberta
jeanie
lol I should show that to Eddie so he can practice busting a few moves.
Rhubarb Whine
That's one of the things I love about owning a big dog. They have no idea about their size (or strength) do they? My whopping black lab is still dominated by the black she-cat-devil here, even after 3 years.