(Aside: Ella, Phoebe, & Kolohe are all from the same litter.)
Taiwan Dogs (aka Formosan Mountain Dogs)? Totally not lap dogs. Out of the 30 or so we've fostered, I can't remember a single one that liked to cuddle on our laps--not even the puppies.
So it was with much surprise that Popeye crawled onto my lap the other day. Probably a fluke, but very gratifying.
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Nope I don't like laps at all.
Maybe Popeye is learning from watching the other dogs. Sirius learned to shake hands from watching another dog that I was caring for. He watched her shaking hands and getting lots of hugs for it and the next thing I knew he was shaking hands too.
Oh No.... if i would let my 72 lb Formosan dog on my lap, he'd put his big but there and never move. in fact, he has a thing about sitting on people. he LOVES it. Some of my friends come over just to have Loki sit on them. BUT i have to say, i think it may be partly from the GSD possessiveness... or not. either way, he is a total lap dog... if i would only let him more often! The only reason I don't let him, is because he's dominant, and he (nor my other dog) is not allowed on the furniture. we cuddle on the floor or in his bed.
Sugar says, "hey, I may not be a lap dog, but I LOVE my morning cuddles with crazy lady! I roll all over her and plant my face on her tummy, begging to be hugged and scratched. I have a bony ass, so I think it hurts to sit on her legs. I make up for it by demanding hugs & kisses, especially when she's working too hard at the computer. She tries to ignore me when I lick her feet, but haha! I get her stop and hug me, every time. Yep, I love my cuddle times!"
**Virtual hugs from Sugar, currently touring Virginia and DC**
;-)
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