This is why I like dogs. You could never get a cat to do something like this.
Sure, a cat could probably get a dog to do it. But when it comes to stepping up to the plate and going for the three ball record, leave it to a dog.
Of course, in this competitive species, I should not be surprised that a Golden Retriever has already snatched the title (thanks to Patty C for the image).
Your picture, the title, and the first sentence discribing the picture all bring back fond memories of a Tri-Delt I briefly dated back at the University of Texas.
Sauerkraut always was smart enough not to stick his balls in his mouth… those crazy dogs will do all kinds of crazy stuff. Except for chase the laser light pointer. …
justinm:
“Barack Obama has proven himself to be the worst President America has ever had…..and he did this in only a month and a half.”
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“Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.”
–Publius Cornelius Tacitus
Deary me, who to trust, the great Roman Senator and historian who insightfully observed the great leaders of his time, or the guy who had his mind made up once the 2008 election returns came in? I shall have to think about it a while in deference to Tacitus–but only a short while.
Barack Obama has proven himself to be the worst President America has ever had…..and he did this in only a month and a half.
Say, Did Barack Obama pick out a dog for his two kids yet or was that a lie also?
My dog of choice is a Briard – currently have one of each color. However, they are only occasional fetchers. They are more likely to be found with sheep wool stuck between their teeth.
http://tinyurl.com/bkrgz
and
http://www.dejavubriards.com/
I’m glad you liked the story. I like what Temple Grandin says about labs:
“Genetically speaking labs are strange dogs: low fear, low aggression, and high social. That’s not a normal combination. And any time you use selective breeding to create an animal who’s really different from what nature created, you can end up with some nasty surprises. I think people should be much more careful and aware when they’re overseeing animal breeding. I don’t want to leave the impression that I’m against Labrador retrievers though. They’re one of the best purebred dogs we have; they’re good family dogs and good working dogs too. I just want to make sure we keep them that way.” (Animals in Translation)
There’s a link at my sig if you’re interested. This is a fascinating book about animal emotions and the risks we take in breeding for certain traits. For example, she says ” People take big risks when they try to breed less fearful dogs. They could end up with some very dangerous animals…. [because] fear is a constraint on physical aggression.”
I don’t mean to make a fun post suddenly serious, but this is a great book by an autistic animal science professor who has amazing insights into humans and animals.
David,
Great lab story! They are a thrill, most of the time.
My brother was on a camping trip in the mountains with his black lab and the other campers didn’t take his advice to not throw the stick that first time as the dog would never quit asking the rest of the trip. After a few hundred throws, the exasperated “thrower” threw the stick in a pine tree to take a little break.
They got the break they were looking for and didn’t think much about the missing dog until he launched himself from the bluff above the tree, crashing through the branche, along with the elusive stick. When he hit the ground, he found the right stick and delivered it the the shocked camper.
Luckily the dog was o.k. but they all got a lessen in never underestimating the willingness of a lab to please his owner and carry out his “mission:” to bring stuff back to people.
When Derek Jeter flew into the stands a few years ago in the playoffs, it was a rare example of willingness to risk your body for the “game.” But for even the last lab pup picked out of the litter, it would have been typical behavior.
Ya gotta love those pups! My first Lab could hold four and I have a picture of it somewhere, but not in digital form. A great picture for a rainy Sunday morning here in Northern Illinois.
Goldens rule!
“Buy a pup and your money will buy
Love unflinching that cannot lie–
Perfect passsion and worship fed
By a kick in the ribs or a pat on the head.
Nevertheless it is hardly fair
To risk your heart to a dog to tear.”
The Power of The Dog
R. Kipling
Buy a cat and your money will buy
Love unrequited that will always lie—
Perfect arrogance and worship of self fed
By an owners hope that a cat has a head
Nevertheless it is hardly fair
To have a cat to get in a dogs hair.
Bron98 with Apologies to Mr. Kipling
On the cover of a Rolling Stones songbook, Exile on Main St. “:
http://www.rollingstonesnet.com/images/Exile_Song.jpg
Raw power?
http://www.twotuttles.com/images/dog_20and_20cat.jpg
This must violate some universal law.
You can tell he’s been training for this for a longggg time!
But that Clumber’s got potential!
Wow, Patty! We may have a sporting contest now. I’m going to find me a Bull Mastiff, a can of tennis balls and start training for 2012 now.
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd50/lcdlove/dogwithballs.jpg
Brilliant grab. I have added it to the post with appropriate kudos, of course.
Yippee!
I was wondering why the cats looked extra smug this morning.
3 balls and no strikes,what a cake walk for doggie.
The dog’s gotta lot of balls!!
Sorry couldn’t resist,Jon 🙂