THE Winter Games

January 26.  On this day in 1924,  the first Winter Olympic Games were held in Chamonix, France.  Back then, were were five main categories of events – bobsleigh, curling, Nordic skiing, skating and ice hockey.  Things like Alpine skiing and snowboarding were not on the events list back then.

You know, if we canines had our OWN winter games – there would be whole different list of events. We canines don’t wear skis – but we certainly could do a cross-country race.  No problem there.  We LOVE to race in the snow.

We would have snow sniffing.  It’s where you bury your head and sniff for something.  I’m not sure just WHAT-  but you just do it.  

Then we have the ever-popular snow eating event.  Watch out for this one – because IF you eat too much too quickly…well that would be the objective.  To NOT throw up.

We also have the snow roll competition.  Points are calculated based on how long your four legs are in the air.  Frodo would be a gold medal contender in this event.

The snowball competition.  For the dog who has the most snowballs stuck in his coat.  And is still be able to walk.

And we also have the snow art competition.  Where we create unique yellow patterns in pristine snow.  Points are awarded for a design that actually resembles SOMETHING.  I don’t have a photo of that…our designs are pretty nondescript.  We have to work more on our artistic skills. But we sure have lots of them around our yard!



We would also have alpine yodeling.  Well. We actually yodel all year round here.  But for some reason - it's more fun in the snow.


 

Oh and lastly – we COULD pull a sled!  Well - Paxton could.  Dog sled racing was a demonstration sport at the 1932 Olympics and again in 1952 - but it never became an official event.  Hey – MAYBE we could get that one going.  It’s really a human-dog event – but at least it would get our paw in the Olympic door.  Then we start taking over with our other events....Wonder who I talk to about that one…

Have a wonderful winter day – whether you have snow or not!


©  Linda Wozniak