tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380326450624241170.post3368401370310302928..comments2023-11-30T19:55:42.376-06:00Comments on Deaf Dogs and Benevolent Gnomes: 2012 Deaf Dog of the Year El Gauchohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16123486882754116176noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380326450624241170.post-16964872591060842572013-01-06T15:58:47.786-06:002013-01-06T15:58:47.786-06:00We sense a fix may be in for the ever famous Tito,...We sense a fix may be in for the ever famous Tito, so just to even things up a bit, we're voting for the middle child, avoiding any unnecessary trips ot the vet is better than her human parents manage most years! Lindsay Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380326450624241170.post-6890836887256080482013-01-06T07:51:01.483-06:002013-01-06T07:51:01.483-06:00Andy - I'm very disappointed in you. To denigr... <br />Andy - I'm very disappointed in you. To denigrate a sacred institution such as the Deaf Dog of the Year contest with your Tammany Hall-esque brand of corrupt East Coast politicking is contemptible. From henceforth you shall be referred to as Boss Tweed, or maybe Boss Hogg, I haven't decided yet. <br /><br />And fear not gentle readers, the Federal Elections Commission and the FBI have both been contacted about this matter. We shall return honor and righteousness to this fine blog once again.El Gauchohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16123486882754116176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380326450624241170.post-9544782475938904072013-01-05T08:26:25.085-06:002013-01-05T08:26:25.085-06:00And yes, the Albany politcal machine is partiallly...And yes, the Albany politcal machine is partiallly responsible for the Tito edge in polling-- but only partially. The rest is the voice of the people!Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04030327963586767008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380326450624241170.post-74392570483088987462013-01-05T08:17:30.164-06:002013-01-05T08:17:30.164-06:00I post this only as the opening salvo for a Tito 3...I post this only as the opening salvo for a Tito 3-peat. (i'm from upstate NY; ask me about the health and youth of the mayors elected in the early '90s from Albany). Tito must win! Consider the hyperpolarized, Gerrymandered Congress we've just elected, and cast no blame on the messenger, oh site and poll guru...Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04030327963586767008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380326450624241170.post-67340656978717825842013-01-04T10:26:27.808-06:002013-01-04T10:26:27.808-06:00Karen - Yes Shaak Ti and I can relate, both being ...Karen - Yes Shaak Ti and I can relate, both being the middle child, that's why I not so conspicuously root for her. <br /><br />As far as the compulsive licking thing, not sure. Tito has always been kind of twitchy/flighty/OCD and has always done this. It's just gotten much worse over the last year or two, he's constantly doing it and there's no medical reason behind it, the vet says he's fine. It's just all in his head (he's a weird little dog and it kind of sounds like Teddy might be cut from the same cloth). Maybe it's s doggie generational thing...12 year old grumpy pooches and their crazy licking.<br /><br />Gardenwalk - Thanks for the vote!!<br /><br />Joel - Welcome. I've read about your various gardening exploits through the blog for years now, so I feel like I already know you. I'm not sure I've seen many dogs that were happier than when Shadowfax was destroying her pool. I guess there's nothing like the unmitigated joy of destruction!El Gauchohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16123486882754116176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380326450624241170.post-84742875252244885942013-01-03T21:01:23.914-06:002013-01-03T21:01:23.914-06:00Shaak Ti has my vote. Manning the defenses is a bi...Shaak Ti has my vote. Manning the defenses is a big job. <br /><br />But I have to say Shadowfax and the pink pool video was great, dogs and objects twice their size...<br /><br />Hi from Joel of Quarry garden stained glass fameJoelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08262069713647743191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380326450624241170.post-31700714007303266222013-01-03T20:03:07.735-06:002013-01-03T20:03:07.735-06:00I too am voting for Shadowfax, but honestly it is ...I too am voting for Shadowfax, but honestly it is a hard choice. They all have special qualities that make them very lovable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380326450624241170.post-73847805223236597432013-01-02T23:07:25.776-06:002013-01-02T23:07:25.776-06:00Ah, the Annual Contest for Deaf Dog of the Year! ...Ah, the Annual Contest for Deaf Dog of the Year! I wouldn't miss it for the world.<br /><br />I am voting for Shadowfax. I had no idea Tito was such a sore winner, shame on him! No need to turn the car around, I'm voting for the youngster this time. <br /><br />Shadowfax had a very hard year with her surgeries and having to wear a doggie cone, but she seemed so happy about the whole ordeal. She stole my heart with the pink plastic swimming pool incident. <br /><br />Shaak Ti comes in a close second, though. Being the middle child, she probably gets lost in the shuffle sometimes. I really admire her dedication to guarding your home and for demanding superior sleeping accomodations. <br /><br />So, my vote is for Shadowfax seeing as I fit the demographics of being a person who enjoys all you can eat buffets with the accompanying winter sports enthusiasm. <br /><br />P.S. What is it with the licking? My 12 year old grumpy dog, Teddy, is incessant with it too. His sister, Pudding, looks on his habit disdainfully and turns her back on him in a ladylike fashion.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368318730124533690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4380326450624241170.post-56670203756568964172013-01-02T09:21:24.502-06:002013-01-02T09:21:24.502-06:00As a donkey owner (my son claims jackass) and a lo...As a donkey owner (my son claims jackass) and a lover of burritos at El Cuervo, I have no choice. Actually, at times, seems to like me and not scared to death of robotic approach to petting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com