Heartdogs - Is yours a doodle?

[Lynda Kamrath]

A "Heartdog" is that one dog that lives in your heart forever.  It can be any breed, any time in your life, but everyone knows who that dog is.  I know who many "heartdogs" are for many of my friends and acquaintances, but if you have had (or currently have) a "heartdog" you know it!  So, my question is:  Is your "heartdog" a doodle?  They are definitely special dogs and my first doodle was my heartdog.  No other dog will live up to him, even though they may try.  He was something special to be sure.  Here is a photo of Hondo tide pooling at Carmel Beach.  He died on 09-18-10.

[Bonnie and Kona]

What a lovely sentiment from your friend. It speaks so clearly to the heart of your relationship. 

[Linda, Charlie Brown and Beau]

How beautiful!

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Beautiful.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

The right dog found you :)

[Lynda Kamrath]

Oh, he is absolutely darling.  I'm sure you miss him loads.  What a great four months of memories you have of Nietzsche!  I was so lucky to have my heartdog for 7 1/2 years.

[Linda, Charlie Brown and Beau]

The first time I saw Charlie's little face, it was love at first sight.  He has the sweetest demeanor of any dog I have ever met and that makes me love him all the more. We just have that special connection and he looks to me for direction without question.  My friends say he is a "little old soul"!  Without a doubt, he is my heartdog.

 

 

[Doris, Knox & Flash]

Charlie Brown is just the cutest thing!!!!

[Bonnie and Kona]

We've always talked about Kona as an old soul, too. Charlie Brown is adorable.

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Oh, you just want to hug him!  I feel, and many people say, Finney is an "old soul."  I wonder if that's an important reason why some dogs you love, and some dogs are heartdogs. Food for thought.

[Linda, Charlie Brown and Beau]

Yes, I think there is something to that. Some years ago, we had a beautiful black standard poodle who was so smart and knew tons of words, but he kept you going 24/7 - high maintenance physically and mentally!  He wanted to play every game out there!  Extremely arrogant and alouf!  We were crazy about him (his portrait is still on our wall), but there was not the connection that both my husband and I have with Charlie.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Charlie Brown is just gorgeous!

[Linda, Charlie Brown and Beau]

thanks Laurie