Early in his life, before he grew to loathe other dogs, our mutt had all the makings of a benign dictator-in-waiting.
He made liberal claims to territory, marking anything that crested the lofty height of three inches as his own.
He was magnanimous with his bounty, allowing canine and human alike to roam freely within his domain.
Life was joyous and plentiful, and for a while it seemed that his glorious ascension had reached its pinnacle.
He had walked everywhere he could walk, weed everywhere he could wee and conquered every land within reach.
But as his first Christmas rolled around, Dog seized on an opportunity that would cement his supremacy forevermore.
His strategy was simple, yet brilliant.
And as always, he was generous with his spoils.
It was a most golden moment in the auspicious Dynasty of Dog.
How the light gets in 
Love it!! 🙂
Thanks, Paul!
Yup,(or is it yap?), sounds like this pooch has some real presence. Nice piece, enjoyed it. Thank you.
Or maybe it’s yip 😉 Glad you enjoyed it!
What a dog! You can’t argue with greatness . . .
Haha! Sounds like he has you persuaded to his way of thinking 🙂
What a dog! Piddlin Pete. MaPa
Hello Ma and Pa! Happy Christmas!
Love you lots xxx
I’ve been so looking forward to getting home and reading your new post. Brilliant, as always! And I think your dog has been chatting with our youngest cat, who likes to claim most things in the same way (including my pillow, ARG!)
Thanks so much! Your pillow? I shudder to think. What a naughty kitten!
Lovely to hear from you, and I hope you had a great Christmas xx
Thank you so much for this charming and all-too-relatable post! My younger dog must have lost her twin along the way 🙂
I am waiting for new posts Ms Rachael!! Hope you’re enjoying the front porch and the new digs… and airconditioning might I dare to ask?? =) =D
I know, I’ve been terrible! So much renovating. I’m hoping to put up a new post this week. Yes, the new place has air con, but the real joy in the heat has been the blow up pool we’ve set up under the pergola!
Oh that sounds like the life….. I want a jacuzzi…..