The dog is here

Only a short while ago I explained that the England Project family were considering taking on the services of a dog:

The main requirement is that the dog should be suitable for suburban family living without being too poncy.

Well, the deed is done and a seven week old puppy is now providing us with the services that seven week old puppies naturally provide. Only this morning I noticed Mrs. England Project on her hands and knees in the kitchen. Too early, I thought, only to realise that she was cleaning up after the puppies most recent deposit.

The process of choosing a dog has exposed a certain characteristic of the England Project family decision making process. That is, important issues are discussed and if we are all in agreement then the decision is made. If we disagree then Mrs. England Project makes the decision.

You see, my desire for a dog that was not too poncy fell on deaf ears:

Yes. I know. We intend to name him Muffy which, I think you'll agree, is a suitable name.

Muffy is a cross between a Golden Retriever and a Poodle so I fully expect it to wander around looking for something to surrender to while carrying a stick in its mouth. Such is life.

Some call this cross breed a Goldendoodle but I think a more appropriate name for the cross breed is a Retroodle. Or something to do with noodles.

I've just received a call. Muffy is no longer an acceptable name so a new one must be chosen. Ho hum.

Mark of gunculture.net writes:

Mate, you just got the worlds gayest dog!

Posted by John at September 3, 2004 08:40 AM | TrackBack