Let me just tell you, if you think it’s easy to balance a cherry on the nose of a Bouvier des Flandres, it isn’t. And whipped cream does not stick to fur like you might imagine it would either!
I’m often asked how in the world I can talk a Bouvier into balancing a cherry on her nose, or a Deer Hound into being a Christmas tree, or well … you get the idea. First, you get a very patient Bouvier. (My mom’s Dobies take off the moment they suspect I might have something fun up my sleeve. Dobermans aren’t always into patient, and they are never into sticky.) Second, having a box of cheese nips on hand does not hurt. And third … well, let’s just say, “What happens at Camp stays at Camp!”
Happy Birthday to Rosie, who just turned 6 and would like the world to know she is a hell of a good sport. Also shown is Lulu, her party-girl sister, and Emma, who is showing off her stylish Bouvier party wear.
All three girls will be cheering for Webber, Sleeping Lady’s Bouvier des Flandres, who is being shown at Westminster 2010!
Happy Birthday Rosie!
Lulu, might have had a little to much party….
Emma, in the latest Bouvier Party Wear.
Poor Rosie! She is a good sport and now she is a sticky good sport with a cherry on her nose! They are all adorable.
Oh my. How did you get her to not eat the cherry? It sort of sounds like a dessert. Bouvier des Flandres cherry jubilie….
Marcie AKA Mom
Rosie Loved It! Now I was thinking about how cool whip and a cherry might look on a long slender black Dobie nose….
The first photo looks like candle swords jammed into the Rosie’s head. Ouch!
Eat the cherry? Well it just did not ever occurred to Rosic!
Cynthia!
No bouvies were hurt, jammed or stabbed for this picture and we should all notice that while I put whip cream on her head and a cherry on her nose–I stopped short of lightening the candles! No flaming Rosie Jubilee!
I love Bouvier des Flandres. Hope to own one as nice as these three some day! They obviously have great dispositions!
Justin,
These girls are as sweet as they are pretty and very patient with me. When you are ready give Judy a shout out at Sleeping Lady’s Bouvier des Flandres. She bred these pretties and can tell you everything you ever wanted to know about the breed.
I can’t even teach my dog to sit and you are balancing cherries on their nose’s! Love the party hats….Some silly people don’t think dogs like to dress up…but I think they love it! Well, love may be a little strong….
Alice,
Let just say they don’t mind it to much!
Kb
From the small pic, I thought they were some kind of new curlers…for dogs!
Jackie,
Curlers for dogs…how silly!!
Ok, what did you really bribe them with—Cheese nips my tail! Steak? Pork Chops?
Chris,
I would tell you but then I would have to kill you…Camp secret!
Kb