Trooper & Maizie

Who would have ever thought a 8 month old Jack Russell Terrier would have so much in common with a 12 year old Basset Hound?

Not me! But they are amazingly simillar. There's a theory that when you add a dog to your family, the older dog will "train" the younger dog about the culture of your home. Trooper seems bit strong-willed to let Maizie train him so maybe it's just that their personalities are so similar.
 

• Cuddles and tummy rubs are the best things ever.  

Very demanding dogs.

• Both have a tough time climbing stairs due to an injury (Maizie has a slipped disc in her back so we limit her activity, especially stairclimbing). Trooper can climb stairs and is improving every day. His barrier is mostly maneuvering around his conehead, but I'm sure he'll figure it out any day now.
• Loud snoring. (Adorable!)
• They agree Maizie's beds are super comfortable. Trooper's bed - Not so much.

Uh oh, Trooper's here! I'd better give up my bed for him!

• Accidents out of spite. Trooper - when he's not getting all of your attention. Maizie - when she she's at home alone and she knows she's missing out on something super fun. Potential adopters: Don't worry, we're working on this and it's very infrequent.
• Neither is interested in chewing or gnawing on shoes, furniture, etc.
• Both love sitting in the window and barking at passersby.
• They love to follow me around, especially when I'm in the kitchen.

Won't you please drop something?

• Both can be trusted not to get into things they shouldn't - garbage, etc.
• They both sleep. A lot.
• Neither is really into toys. They both have toys but they really don't play like other dogs do.
• They are both very well-behaved in the car.
• The couch is the perfect spot for a nap.



THIS is the life.