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  • Sunday Dog Harper – Full of Energy and Cookies!

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    Harper just turned “one” on New Year’s day and he’s pretty excited about it! When you were that age (about 12 in human years), you probably had energy to burn, too. And, your favorite fuel was likely cookies.  

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    We met up with this spirited Springer Spaniel after he’d been on an “extremely” long walk to help burn-off a bit of that puppy energy.

    Harper was refueling at the corner of Commonwealth Avenue and Exeter Street where Sunday newspaper vendor Jimmy Taylor sets up shop with a supply of cookies for neighborhood dogs.

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    Harper wasted no time chowing down on several obviously irresistible treats to help him regain his strength.

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    At only a year old, Harper has already learned that when it’s time to refuel, you can’t be shy about asking for more. After all, you gotta keep up your strength for those long walks.

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  • Look Who We Just Met, Sunday Dog Monty!

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    We were sitting on a park bench last Sunday morning soaking up some lazy, August sunshine when along came Monty. This very friendly, curious five-month-old wanted to say hello to everyone and get some pats, which we happily supplied.

     

    This handsome English Springer Spaniel is called Monty in memory of famed WWII British commander Bernard Montgomery. Although it’s hard to imagine our Monty with his own command, we wouldn’t be surprised to hear him occasionally bark out an order or two …

     

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    Springers are known for their intelligence along with a willingness to obey. They are confident, curious, like the water, and said to make fine family pets.  

     

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    The name springer is said to refer to the act of “springing” game into the open. However, Monty is from a “show” line, not a “hunting” line, meaning he was bred to have a slightly different appearance including a longer coat.

     

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    Look closely and you’ll see that Monty is already starting to grow his “feathers” (as they’re called) on his legs – a feature that’ll also adorn his tail.

     

    Great to meet you, Monty! You made our summer morning. Thanks for being this week’s Sunday Dog.

     

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