I bet that blog post title made you think I’ll be talking about some rank smell omitted by the lovely Sadie this morning.
In reality, I’ll be discussing just the opposite.
Really though, she does.
And she’s an expert poser, in case you haven’t noticed. She’s not above nudity.
I know this may sound asinine to many of you out there, but Sadie’s smell is one of my all-time favorite things in the entire world.
Vizslas, as a breed, are highly recommended to those who want a (crazy) dog that doesn’t omit “that doggy smell.” Their coat is very low maintenance and the only time Sadie smells like a stinky dog is after a day at the beach.
(She was cracking me up this morning with those facials!)
Sadie’s coat smells like a mix of comfort, love and home. I breathe her in before bed and in the morning and her smell, coupled with her overzealous cuddling, relaxes me and puts me at ease. It grounds me and forces me to be in the moment and soak up her love.
And if I decide not to be in the moment and love her back, this happens…
Every time. This dog seriously loves to be chest-to-chest and face-to-face.
Needy?
I think so.
Breakfast
After annoying Sadie with my camera this morning, I headed into the kitchen to make breakfast.
Ryan and I slept in until 6:30 a.m. and I plan to use my normal walk time with Sadie to go for a run for today’s workout. The extra 90 minutes of sleep were much appreciated.
My morning meal included another egg, cheese and jelly sandwich, served with a side of tiramisu coffee from The Fresh Market.
The tiramisu coffee flavor was a winner. Of the coffee samples my mom gave me last weekend, so far my favorite is the crème brulee, but the tiramisu is gunning for second place.
Time to take Sadie for a run before it gets too hot outside.
Hope your day is full of good-smelling things!
Question of the Morning
- Do you love the smell of anything unusual?
- Do you enjoy the smell of your pet?
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Sadie is so cute! After seeing her on your blog, I’m actually considering getting a viszla this summer so my other dog has a buddy! But I know what you mean, Maya (my mutt) has a pretty short coat (not as low maintenance as Sadie’s but it’s pretty good still) but I love her little smell & how comforting she is to me. I “get” how you feel with your dog, sometimes I don’t understand how some people aren’t dog people because I couldn’t imagine life without dogs!!
We always say we love my dog’s “stink”. He is a pug – and there are more than enough things to love about Meatball(aka Mr. Ball) but his smell is probably something only a parent could love…
omg I almost died laughing at all these comments. we are crazy dog lovers. I have a basset hound and although he is definitely not like vizslas in that he’s rank and dirty and hairy and sheds all over the place, I still love his smell. it’s like dog x 10 + dirt + fart + that weird smell only hounds have. going to have to investigate this foot thing though lol…
dog lovers are a wonderful breed of people! 🙂 <-- see what i did with the pun there? 😉
Sadie is so stinkin cute!! I love the smell of my boxers…and they are needy just like Sadie! I love when your posts have lots of pics of her! 🙂
Our dog has a funny smell to her – funny in that I can’t really place what it is – its a really sweet sort of menthol scent? I can’t explain it.
I think that smells can be really comforting even when they don’t smell good. For instance, we grew up with this crappy boat that we always took with us on our camping trips. Now whenever I smell boat exhaust I have a flood of happy memories, even though its you know, exhaust 🙂
Mommy 2012!
I just wanted you to know that you’ve got me hooked on egg sandwiches on whole wheat english muffin with muenster cheese! I have yet to try it with jelly though…I’m working up to it. 🙂
I LOVE the smell of my cooper dooper, he’s a viszla too. I especially love smelling his ears…
OMG my boyfriend and I always talk about how we love the “sleep smell” of our boxer, Roxy! She has this distinct tell when she has just woken up from a long snooze! Glad I’m not alone! Love your site!
Oops- I meant to type, “she has a distinct SMELL.”
I have a Vizsla too! and I absolutely LOVE the way he smells. I have never been around any other dog that doesnt gross me out with their smell, but there is something about Vizslas that makes them smell so wonderful. BLaise (my Vizsla) is also a huge cuddler and sleeps with me every night. I look forward to reading more of your Vizsla posts!