Sadie is my feisty, independent tomboy. No dressing pretty for this one. She chases birds and squirrels, guards the roost and bosses around her brothers. She's affectionate, but only on her terms. Outside, she is submissive and rolls on her back for every dog she sees. Inside, she likes to torture Joey by taking every toy and jumping out at him from dark corners (lol, she really does this). She is definitely the most vocal. I am pretty much her sole caretaker, but when my fiancee comes over, she wants nothing to do with me. Jumps on his lap and covers his face with kisses. We laugh because I will call her over to my lap and she will give me a half hearted lick and return to smooching him. I think she prefers men.
Joey is my lovebug and the most happy go lucky and playful boy I know. He loves his toys (when Sadie isn't looking) and piles them under the coffee table where she can't reach him. He is a momma's boy and follows me everywhere and would happily sit on my lap all day. But he also loves the whole family. Outside he barks like crazy when he sees other dogs and it's so funny to watch him growl at huge dogs since he is only 3.5 pounds. He's been through so much illness, but he is always happy and so affectionate. He's the man!
Nicky is my recent rescue dog and he is still very quiet and scared. He only has eyes for me and wants to be in my arms 24/7. When I'm not holding him, he sits and waits in front of me, whether I am cooking, doing laundry or talking to someone. He will not let anyone else touch him and he wants no part of his brother and sister. Joey licks his face all over and Nicky growls, but has never tried to bite him. He was clearly abused and he flinches if I move too quickly and will howl like he's been hurt. He has lots of nightmares when he's sleeping. It breaks my heart. I know underneath all of the fear and mistrust, there is the sweetest little boy inside. He has no reason to like humans, he's had little experience with kind ones. He sleeps up against me at night and I love him like crazy. |