“Hey, Twiggy. Want to go outside and ruckus?”
“That sounds like fun. Let’s do it.”
“I think we should start with a game of Panther and Puma.”
“Always fun, Little One.”
“Mom, we need to go out and play.”
“Unless it’s an emergency. It’s too hot. It is 105°F (4o.5°C) out there”
“What do you think? Should we fake an emergency?”
“When you do that, you may be ignored when a real emergency comes up.”
“I’m dying to get outside and play. What do we do?”
“We can still play inside. We just can’t run around as much.”
“How about we switch roles. You be the panther, and I’ll be the puma.”
“You crack me up, Tempeste. You wouldn’t even know where to start being a puma.”
“Oh yeah. How about this roar?”
“You did scare me there. Maybe I could give you a few pointers.”
“I have been watching you, so I think I can handle it.”
“Okay then. Let’s just step over to the mat and give it a go.”
“Hey, what are you doing?”
“Showing you the puma face grab move.”
“Yikes. You caught me off guard.”
“I thought you said you could handle it?”
“Well, maybe I overstated my skill set.”
“The puma holds the panther down for the count of three.”
“Okay, I’ll admit it. We need to stay in our own roles.”
“At least you were willing to try something new. You get kudos for that. You ready to play Puma and Panther?”
“The panther stalks her prey. This will be a clean kill.”
“The puma gets ready for the attack. The panther will be no match.”
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Two grand on the undefeated Puma over the winless Panther.
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You are covered.
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Lovely photos of the two.
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Thank you, Rabirius.
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Ah children, they must learn there no easy promotions. 🙄
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I think they will over time. Thank you, GP.
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Wonderful photos again. Bulldogs and heat do not mix well. Looks like they made the best of things.
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Yes they did. Pretty much a typical day. Thanks, Craig.
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That’s crazy temps. Hope it cools off soon, so the pups can go out.
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We are heading into the high 90s for the weekend. Willneed out winter coats.
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It sure is a little warm for outdoor play, but they clearly made the best of it. There are some wonderful facial expressions throughout these photos; I suspect dad had as much fun playing with the camera as the girls had just playing.
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Yes. It’s funny but I never know what I have until I view the actual photos. These guys move so fast that is almost impossible to try E32and capture an expression. Thanks, Linda.
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Tempeste is getting so big! What a couple of sweeties. I like seeing them play and your narration, as always, was perfect. 🌺
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Thank you so much, Kymber. I’m thrilled you liked the post.
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It’s great that the girls can do their playing inside during such hot weather. Thanks for showing us how beautiful they are, John.
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Thank you, Tim. I appreciate your nice words.
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I’m not sure Twiggy can keep calling Tempeste “Little One.” I love that they adapted to indoor play so easily. Stay cool. (This summer has been brutal.)
So, who won the last battle? They were both so confident. lol
Sending them belly rubs. Thanks for the smiles, John.
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I think it was Twiggy but sometimes you never know who wins. Thanks for the belly rubs, Staci.
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Oh dear, Mom was right, 105 is way too hot to be outside! Looks like Twiggy & Tempeste made the best of things💕. Hopefully it will cool down soon!
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We are looking forward to 90’s by the end of the weekend. Thanks, Lynn.
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This is a riot! I heard that roar, Tempeste! Be afraid, Twiggy. Be very afraid.
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That both are afraid. Thanks Lois. 😁
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LOL! The Puma still has much to teach the Panther. They’re so cute!
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Thank you, Deborah. 😁
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I laughed all the way through this, John. The panther roar is amazing as is the smile on Twiggy’s face. They must give you hours of enjoyment at their interactions.
Ear scratches and pets to both of our entertainers!
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They do provide hours of entertainment. Thanks for the ear scratches, Noelle.😁
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Didn’t realize it was so hot there.
I love them playing wolf.
“What do you think? Should we fake an emergency?”
“When you do that, you may be ignored when a real emergency comes up.”
Funny how Twiggy is now the more mature one, when Lucy used to be. She taught her well.
I miss Lucy, John. Maybe you could do a retrospective sometime. I’ll bet your readers, me being one, would love that. 🙂
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The retro is a great idea, Susannah. I think you can imagine, I have to work up to that. Still not ready. I can’t look at her photos without tears. I’ll get there sooner or later. Thanks for the suggestion. 😊.
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She was such a sweet girl. I understand.
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😊 to quote you. “Sigh.”
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Those girls! Hope you get relief from the heat soon.
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I do too, Joan. It has been a hard stretch. I hope you are staying cool.
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105!!! Good grief! Yeah, no playing outside in those temps!
As for these two, they looked none the worse for wear for having to play inside.
I can’t believe how tall Tempeste is! You have tall and lithe vs short and stocky, I mean solid.
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That is the difference between the two. Tempeste is like a runway model and Twiggy is like a female wrestler. Takes all kinds.
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Yes! I love that. Opposites in more than just colour.
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So true. Thanks, Dale.
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Another great story, John. Tempeste is getting taller by the week. The baby is growing up. 😊
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She is getting heavier too. She is now twenty pounds. (I know she doesn’t look it) Thanks, Gwen.
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Definitely staying indoors weather for man and beast. Love the photos and glad they are still able to play even if they can’t run outside.
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I think the whole world is their playground. Nothing stops them. Thanks, Jan.
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I remember those days when it was still in the nineties by bedtime — what misery, for man and beast. Glad Twiggy and Tempeste are heeding those heat warnings and enjoying an indoor ruckus. (I won’t brag about how cool it’s been this week because we, too, will heat up again by the weekend!)
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They just can’t handle too much outside stuff in this heat. Have to be creative,
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How about a nice pool party?!?
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That would be fun. 😁
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Precious pups who know how to make the most of a day stuck inside. 😇 Stay cool, and cute!
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Thank you, Michele. 😁
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Ladies… you have shown us ALL how to enjoy the great indoors and it is most appreciated! xx
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We are happy to help, Miss Annette. 😁 arf
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This has to be one the girls’ best performances! Could they have been working it for the camera??
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Since they joined the Scree Actor’s Guild they have gotten serious about their parts.
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Method actors, are they?
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Stanislavsky method
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That’s the one!
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Yup
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They know how to make the best of every situation! So cute
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Thank you, Holly. They are never at a loss for things to do.
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I love Twiggy’s smile. You can’t see Tempeste’s as well, but I have to imagine it’s cute, too.
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I do lighten the photos a tad so that Tempeste shows up as more than a licorice blob. But her black face keeps her smiles under wraps. She also has the whitest teeth too.
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Yikes…that temperature is definitely not conducive to outside play. I do believe the panther is taller than the puma! But both are adorably cute as WWF contestants. Have fun…inside of course.
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Yes, we are a believer in watching the danger in the heat. Snub nosed dogs are really vulnerable to the heat.
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In that range of temperatures, all dogs are vulnerable. So are their owners.
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So true, Monika.
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Haha – I love these pictures, John – oh the expressions on Tempeste and Twiggy and your captions are perfect! We are having fall-like weather this week, but my family in AZ is seeing 100s. Stay cool 🙂
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I would love some fall weather for sure. We are staying cool as long as the electric grid holds out.
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Wise decision for the indoor court. Love to see the role-playing.
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Thank you, Pam. 😁
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105 degrees is hot. We had 107 a couple of days ago but it is down to only a 100 now. As usual the photos are great. They are very cute.
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Thanks, Thomas. We are heading for 90s over the weekend. Gotta break out the long sleeve shirts.
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It makes me happy to see them having so much playtime together lately. Once Tempest shed her cone, she’s been ready for action.
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She has been full speed since the cone came off. Thanks, Pete.
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I love when the girls play panther and puma. The ‘puma face grab move’ was the best. 🙂
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They have fun at it for sure. 😁
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Good call keeping the kids inside. Those temps are insane.
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Lovely photos🎸🎸
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Thank you.
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Sweet 😉
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Thank you.
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I’m glad they play well together, but I’m glad you kept them inside. 105? That’s too hot, John.
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It is, Thanks, Dan
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This is so cute, John! Your dialogue is perfect for the photos, and my favorite is the roar. 🙂 Wonderful and they are so adorable together.
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Thank you, Lauren.
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Charming as always, John!🥰
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Thank you, Joy.
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Aww, I loved this. I usually dislike dogs, but these two have caught me off my guard. I can’t help but laugh at them and blow little kisses in the air.
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Thank you for the visit. I’m glad you could like these.
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Lol, lol, lol!
Twiggy, you guys are a riot. Of course no one could out puma you.
Tempeste sure is getting big. She’s losing her puppy figure.
Well, tell dad I say hi!
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Thank you, Miss Resa. Yes Tempeste is starting to become dogified. Dad says Hi back.🐖 🐂 🐖 🐂
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Dogified ….cool!
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Ha ha ha.🐖 🐂 OX 🐖 🐂 🥬X
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Okay, you got the veggie in there. You win! 🏆
Let me say in passing, br OX cc OX li
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It’s definately better to stay inside when it’s that hot 🌞. Cute post 💗
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Yes it is. Thanks, Robbie.
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Tempeste seems to be taller than Twiggy now 🙂
Just wondering…does that impact the relationship?
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Tempeste is taller but Twiggy still runs the show. Well placed growls keep Tempeste in line. (most of the time)
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These guys are great!
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Rescues both. I read Finnegan’s story and I will never understand how owners can give up their pets unless there is some big reason why the pet would be better off somewhere else. Thanks for the visit.
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Dark chocolate. White chocolate. Oh, no! They are wrestling competitions at the Twiggy Volcano Resort!🍻🍻🍤🍤🍤
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Yes. Being in the house is a signal for a tournament to determine Wrestling Champion of the resort.
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😂😂😂😂😂😂Thanks God that the house is strong enough to support it!
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Ha ha ha. Yes. Sometimes I worry though. Especially when that slide headlong into the walls.
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