Dachshund as art

Dharma is not only cute, she is also artistic. Here, she pays tribute to Titian's Venus of Urbino.

Venus

(with cute little Spaniel)

Dharma.

Dharma is very good at lounging around. She is quite the couch wiener. That is like a couch potato, only furrier. Derek says she prefers the term "Wiener of Leisure."

Dog days of summer

Yes, it has been a bit warm here in Bloomington. Dharma shows you how to make the most of a hot day.

Enjoy the cool of the grass beneath your feet...or your face.

It is important to avoid too much exercise in the heat. Lie down and rest if you need to.

For even sunning, be sure to roll over occasionally.

During peak UV exposure times (10 am to 2 pm) rest in the shade. And be sure to protect your eyes from that UV radiation! There are many fashionable styles of sunglasses available. Even for doggies.

Next time: enjoying the indoor cool.

Darling Dharma!

As requested, here are more pictures of our puppy, Dharma. Here she is, hunting for a treat that disappeared into the flowers.

This one reminds me of the line in Bambi, "He can call me flower if he wants to!"

Here, she is just enjoying the warm sun.

None of these pictures would have been possible if we had not been so derelict in mowing the backyard. But aren't they cute?