Another House, Another Dog

By Val
@valmnz (17095)
New Zealand
October 25, 2015 1:32pm CST
I'm back in Taupo, having come in from the farm and stayed at my sister's house over night. My other niece came in for dinner and they brought their dog with them, the beautiful lab shown here. I'm more used to labs, we had one quite similar to this for many years. This dog, being a lab, and with his Mummy and Daddy, was as friendly as labradors can be. In a few hours I'll be making my way homeward again, back to Smooch the Cat and my husband. I hope you enjoyed the little glimpse at some of the more rural parts of New Zealand. There will be still a few more to come.
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@kizzyB (176)
• United Kingdom
25 Oct 15
I hope Smooch gives you a nice welcome, and doesn't go all snooty because you've been away.
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@valmnz (17095)
• New Zealand
25 Oct 15
He would have been so busy being spoiled by my husband he probably didn't notice I wasn't there.
@fufurinha (11930)
• Portugal
25 Oct 15
Oh, what a lovely dog. Here at home we have a lovely German Shepherd.
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@valmnz (17095)
• New Zealand
25 Oct 15
They are beautiful dogs too.
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@fufurinha (11930)
• Portugal
25 Oct 15
@valmnz Yes, she is an amazing dog.
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
26 Oct 15
German Shepherds are lovely dogs also.
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
25 Oct 15
What a beauty I have had labs also and they are so energetic and smart dogs. Sounds like you have had a good time on your weekend away from home.
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@valmnz (17095)
• New Zealand
25 Oct 15
I've enjoyed the dogs, but cats are so much easier.
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
26 Oct 15
@valmnz I have both but dogs tend to interact more than cats do I think.
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@valmnz (17095)
• New Zealand
26 Oct 15
@Marcyaz an demand a lot more of your time!
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@Rollo1 (16676)
• Boston, Massachusetts
25 Oct 15
I have missed a couple and must return to previous posts. Labs make very loyal dogs,.
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@valmnz (17095)
• New Zealand
26 Oct 15
We had one for 13 years
@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
26 Oct 15
That looks like a lovely dog. I've enjoyed your travels but I find it too easy to miss posts on this site. I have to actively go searching for people in order to catch up with them.
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@valmnz (17095)
• New Zealand
26 Oct 15
My haphazard system works well. When someone comments I go and read something from their post, then often read one from someone who has commented on their post. By the time I reach the end of my notifications I've interacted with a lot of people.
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@valmnz (17095)
• New Zealand
27 Oct 15
@jaboUK ha, ha, most people post during my night time
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@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
26 Oct 15
@valmnz I do that too, but still find I miss some, especially if they post during my night time.
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@sallypup (69174)
• Centralia, Washington
25 Oct 15
Our Leah is a long black version of a Lab. She is sweet natured and intelligent. Your pup looks to be a lovely Lab.
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@valmnz (17095)
• New Zealand
26 Oct 15
Wish it was my dog, he belongs to my niece.
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@sallypup (69174)
• Centralia, Washington
26 Oct 15
@valmnz We've enjoyed having our Leah even though she can be a handful at times. I'm waiting to see if she will fill out ever- 3 years old and still lanky and not stocky.
@Samanthavv (1380)
• United States
26 Oct 15
Aww! How adorable! I love dogs, but only when they belong to other people.
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@valmnz (17095)
• New Zealand
26 Oct 15
I'm inclined to agree. Dogs are lovely, but rathyer demanding of time! I prefer cats.
@allknowing (153544)
• India
27 Oct 15
Labs are mild compared to many and being with family this dog must have felt quite at home. Your Smooch must be missing you too.
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@valmnz (17095)
• New Zealand
27 Oct 15
I'm rather partial to labs
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
26 Oct 15
The lab seems so docile . And he got a soulful eyes .
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
26 Oct 15
@valmnz Oh i see .
@valmnz (17095)
• New Zealand
26 Oct 15
Labs are like that
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@LadyDuck (502392)
• Italy
26 Oct 15
Labs and golden retrievers are my favorite dogs, they are such sweet dogs. I am pretty sure that smooch will smell you with suspicion.
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@valmnz (17095)
• New Zealand
26 Oct 15
Smooch was pleased to see me. He likes us to be both together.
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@valmnz (17095)
• New Zealand
27 Oct 15
@LadyDuck Smooch has known a few family dogs in his life. He knows he's far more imprtant than any dog
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@LadyDuck (502392)
• Italy
27 Oct 15
@valmnz Good, he did not smell dog odor on you, I had petted a lab yesterday when I got my mail from the box and a few minutes later Willy showed up. He smelled my hand suspiciously.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
25 Oct 15
gotta love that the trip was marked by mooches
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@valmnz (17095)
• New Zealand
27 Oct 15
Both big and adorable
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• Centralia, Missouri
27 Oct 15
@valmnz and here is some tiny and adorable for you.
• United States
26 Oct 15
what a handsome fella! 'been years since i've a yellow lab, the hubs seems more partial to the black'uns fer some reason. i'm sure ya can't wait to get back home, safe travels!
@garymarsh6 (24006)
• United Kingdom
25 Oct 15
That dog is a beauty!
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@valmnz (17095)
• New Zealand
27 Oct 15
He was so much like our old one I wanted to bring him home!
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
29 Oct 15
He's precious. I'm enjoying the journey.
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@valmnz (17095)
• New Zealand
29 Oct 15
I've been home several days now, but I'm glad people are still enjoying it. I've just posted another discussion re the return trip.
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