Well. I am annoyed. It seems there is a post circulating the
internet that lists the top 25 “high maintenance” breeds. And get this – PONS are on the list.
First off, I DO question a site that lists
those rare yorkdalpoosaintradors. You
know what I mean. Those breeds that
AREN’T really breeds. Although there ARE
people who would pay BIG money for one. Humans.
If you want one of these make-believe breeds - who can be great companions- there are plenty in shelters – go and get one - for FREE!
Anyway, I decided to look at what they said
about us PONs. Here are two of my FAVORITE lines – “The most common
colors for Polish Lowland Sheepdogs are black, brown, gray, and white.” That’s in contrast to
the less common colors of purple, blue and magenta.
“It
needs regular exercise for apartment living and is best with a small to
average-size yard.” Yes. We need a little
or “averaged-size” yard. Anything large
and we will be very unhappy. Very
unhappy. A large yard MIGHT cause us to
do zoomies – and we do NOT do “best” when we have room to run.
Now I DID like some of the wonderful
adjectives like lively, intelligent, independent, alert, friendly, loyal and my
favorite – cheerful. I think those DO
sum me up – I am all of those. For sure. At certain times – and during certain phases
of the moon. And we ARE watchful, we can
be active, and we don’t shed. Much.
But I really dislike being called “high
maintenance.” It makes us sound
snooty. And like drama-kings. Although, that DOES describe Frodo. Still.
It’s such a negative connotation.
What about “Highly complex?”
Or “Magnificently multifaceted?”
Or “Intricately interesting?” But HIGH
MAINTENANCE?! Come on. It’s not like we are Kim Kardashian or
something…
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2015 Linda Wozniak
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