Bloodhound Diary Day 12 – Today it rained most of the day. Mixed with the rain were two different thunderstorms that passed over us. The 100 degree heat was gone, at least for today. Sad thing is, with all the rain our outside time was limited to potty only.

While we could not play much outside, we played and played inside. My favorite game we played was chase-the-balls. Daddy and I chased 3 balls all over the place. All at the same time. As soon as I would catch one trying to run away from me, my daddy would let another one go, then another.

When we were finished playing, the balls were as tired as we were.

I did much better with my biting chewing problem. Daddy was proud of me. The few times I was tempted by chewy looking things, my daddy said ‘NO!” which reminded me not to try tasting them. Then he would give me a small treat of yummy crunchy chicken jerky.

Later in the day while we were tired of play, we watched some Stargate SG-1 together on the couch. That is one of my favorite shows. Though SG-1 is always good (I like Stargate Atlantis too!), I often wonder why they never have a bloodhound on the team. After all, we can smell those snakey-head thingies from a mile away.

I don’t think dogs could be enslaved by the snakey-in-the-head thingies.

If dogs are immune to enslavement by the bad snakey aliens, you would think we would be perfect for the team. Maybe if Jack O’Neil or Samantha Carter read this, they will consider my idea.

I would be happy to be on the SG-1 team if they want me. I could be the Jaffa bloodhound from the home-world of Teal’c, former first prime bloodhound of Apophis.

That would be cool. So call me, General O’Neil.

My daddy taught me something new today. He taught me it was bad to drink from rain puddles. I didn’t think there was anything wrong with it. They just look like water to me. Then he explained that they are full of teeny tiny bugs.

They must be teeny tiny because I couldn’t see them.

He said that the bugs are called bacteria and parasites, and if I drank from the puddle the bacteria could make me very very sick.

Worse yet, if I drank a parasite it could grow inside me like the snake-in-the-head thingy from Stargate SG-1, and while it would not turn me into an evil alien Goa’uld dog, it could at best make me sick or at worst it could kill me.

That was all I needed to hear. No more muddy rain puddle drinking for me. The rest of our times outside I never even looked at a puddle. My daddy is always looking out for me. I love my daddy.

Well, it is time for me to go help daddy make dinner. He said we were going to have mac and cheeseburger, which is macaroni and cheese with cooked lean hamburger mixed together. I am not sure what everything is but it sounds tasty. He said if I am good he will give me a little with my dinner.

Oh, I am being very good. MMmmmmm mac and cheeeeseburger ; )

If you enjoy reading about Anubis, he would be happy to hear from you.

A Note from my Mommy and Daddy:

We selected Anubis after much consideration. He is beautiful, healthy and seems to be very intelligent. We are looking forward to helping him reach his potential as a bloodhound and as a member of our family.

While Anubis is growing up, my wife and I (aka the human mommy and daddy) thought it would be interesting to chronicle his growth, learning and development as seen from ‘his’ perspective.

In addition to being entertaining, we also felt this may help others who desire to have their own bloodhound in understanding not only the development of a dog, but specific issues which may pertain to the bloodhound breed.

Bloodhounds are a wonderful breed. You are welcome to contact us if you have any questions.

Tags: Anubis the Bloodhound, Bloodbound Diaries, Bloodhound Tales, The Mind of Anubis