Smurf Dogs!

Maybe because I grew up a "cat person," I never get tired of the grand event that is Giving the Dog a Bath. With the traditional family Christmas party this weekend, all three of the little monsters got baths so they would be pretty... or at least, not be stinky. While John and his sister ran the puppy assembly line, I hovered and took pictures because they all look so laughably miserable when wet. Like they got deflated, or something. But all three dogs just bear it, no one tries to escape.

And yes, their shampoo is bright blue (hence "smurf dogs"). It's special shampoo for white dogs; makes their coats bleach out or something, so they don't look dingy.

Littlest One is still not used to baths, but she is getting quite adept. The only concession we needed to make for her was to not use the sprayer. She wasn't so keen on the water being sprayed at her, but was OK with a cup pouring over her.


Survivalist Face: "What just happened to me?!"


Not to be read by Lara and other curly-haired friends of mine: Inu's hair curls up when showered and turns into a little white afro when brushed! It's too funny (says the straight-haired girl).


The face of a seasoned bather. Just stand there 'till it's over, for soon they will feel guilty and give you snacky treats.


Tiny smurf dog getting her belly cleaned!