He follows his "Dad" around everywhere - even when he works late at night and have to move between the outside office building and our house, Truffles gets up in his sleepy state and follows drowsily behind. They can also play rough and tumble, like non of us dare to - those little teeth are sharp and the Schnauz has no idea how hard he can bite down!
As for the "Big brother", there is an aloofness that you can only understand when you see it. Of course there are times they play together, and there is great fondness between them, but there is a little distance necessary at times.
With the "little miss" Truffles gets a little grumpy at times - only because she adores him so much and have warmed up to him in such a way, that she is now persistent to pick him up and cuddle him anytime she passes him. Truffles does not think he is the baby anymore well, not when it comes to the "little miss", so he will warn her off if her affection is not at the right place and the right time. - Right now, she is in his sleeping-house with him, singing him lullabies!!I believe when we have been away from home for a little while and comes back, Truffles (though exploding with joy at our arrival) is happiest to see me. *wink*
He has shown this on many occasions and in many ways. The least pleasant of these are making a puddle on the floor as soon as he sees me! A few times I have just-just manage to save my shoes from the joy.. He also dances around me, jumps up and licks and nibbles my hands right up to my arms. It seems he gets in such a frenzy he has no idea how to show his appreciation at our return. Of course, I then sit down with him and calm him down, mostly by letting him focus on doing some tricks and rewarding him with treats. Hmmm, wonder if it is me he is happy to see or those yummy treats?
Currently he is in Puppy socialization classes every Saturday. Most of the things they teach, we already know and he can already do, but he loves playing with the other dogs and tries to show his dominance whenever another dog is around. He isn't getting away with it though, as some of the puppies are twice, even 3 times his size and he gets the runaround from them.
The real reason you are here, is because we have pictures to share!
Today Truffles has transformed into a real Schnauzer!! (so to speak) He went for his first real Schnauzer cut and came out looking so different from the dog I got used to, I started tearing up when I saw him and took him into my arms!
Firstly: The before pictures, taken in January - look at my woolly teddy bear.
Now, for the reveal!!
Well, before I do that, I must say it was his first cut he had since having one at around 6 weeks. He is a lot heavier and far less docile, so, they had a tough time doing the cut. For all of the experts, I do know there is a lot that is not perfect or even close to right, but I'm sure as he gets more used to the idea of going to the parlour, they will do a stellar job.
Enough said.
Here he is!
Such a handsome boy!!
