Furry Friend Tag!!

 I adore my two fur babies. Some might even question the healthiness of said relationship. That said, here are a few questions about my dogs, who are both rude and ginger. *bonus points for anyone who gets that reference*

1. What is his/her name? 
Piper and Ella


 

2. When did you get them?Piper we got in 2006, Ella came in 2008

3. What is something they do that annoys you?
Piper is an instigator. She will pick a fight with the neighbor dog then prance away like nothing happened, leaving Ella in a war of wills at the fence. Ella likes her own voice. Which is very loud. She also enjoys cat poop.

4. What type of breed are they?
Piper is a mini Dachshund, Ella it a Blue Tick Redbone Coonhound mix.


 

 

 5. Have they ever had a near death experience?

Ella and her brother got themselves into the middle of the Salmon River a few years ago. After getting caught in the current for a bit Ella beached herself on an island and waited on her dad to rescue her. It was dramatic and she hasn't really cared for moving water ever since. Piper is far too cautious to get into any real trouble.

6. Do they know any tricks? 

Piper was taught to sit pretty, which is pretty much begging in the cutest way possible, by her first owner. She doesn't like being told what to do so that is the extent of what she does on command. Ella learned to sit, lay down and shake pretty easily. When she really, really wants her treat, she will do all three at the same time. Its pretty hilarious if I say so myself. 

7. Do they love to snuggle? Piper would live curled into someones lap if she could. Ella, not so much. Cuddling is on her terms only, and never for very long. we love her the same though.

8. Where did you get them?

Piper is from our good friend Dan. We got her when she was about 2. Ella we got as a puppy from a couple I went to school with.

9. Do they get along with other dogs? 

Yes and no. Ella is instinctively protective. Shes got to sniff out the situation first. Piper used to love everyone, but in her old age she is getting a bit grumpy. She has learned to bark first, let Ella judge the situation, before she invests anymore attention.

10. Do they get along with strangers?

Ella- see above. Piper, if you have food or are willing to let her cuddle in your sweatshirt, she is your best friend.

11. How much do they weigh?
Ummm... Piper is about 10 pounds, and Ella is about 90.
 

12. Do you ever dress them up?  

Piper has occasionally been known to sport a coat or a sweater given to her by her grammie. Ella, nope. She'd just eat it. 

 

 

13. Have they ever tried to run away?

Nah, they're far too spoiled 

14. How did you come up with their names? 
Piper came with her name. Ella is named after Ella Fitzgerald. No other reason than I love her.

15. How much does he/she mean to you on a scale of 1-10?

11!!!