The Foxes Have A Husky

We’ve spent the last few days with the Foxes of Irvine. There’s Michael, Melissa, Max and Scout. Scout is a Siberian Husky. Big dog!

Scout is a downstairs dog. He’s been upstairs once. When he looked back down, he froze. The hardwood stairs scared him so much he never went up again!

I’m used to Doppler. Scout is a more aggressive hunter. I came down to the kitchen tonight to find Scout munching on a long, thin, tasty loaf of bread. Scout has found it’s good to be tall!

You don’t take Scout for a walk. It is you who is taken for a drag! I know. Scout is powerful.

The really powerful never have to flaunt what they’ve got. Scout doesn’t. He is a gentle giant.

As a photographer I’m in love with Scout’s eyes. They’re more human than canine.

And then there’s Scout’s smile.

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And Then There’s Scout

We’ve been staying at Michael, Melissa and Max’s here in Irvine. Their hospitality has been amazing. Still, I want to write about another family member today, Scout.

Scout is a Siberian Husky. He is a ‘premium’ sized dog. His eyes easily gaze across the dining room table. I don’t know what he weighs, but I’m sure I couldn’t pick him up.

In this two story home Scout stays downstairs. The hardwood staircase is just too scary.

Scout is a gentle giant.

A few days ago I walked Scout, as I walk Doppler. There is a difference!

As we walked Scout tugged hard at the leash. I picked up my pace and before long I looked down to notice Scout was galloping and I was gulping for air!

There’s also a difference in the size of the plastic bag you have to bring along. ‘Nuff said!

Among Scout’s most endearing qualities is a voice-like noise he makes. He moves his lips. It looks and sounds like he’s talking… and this can go on for a minute or two. It’s actually pretty cool.

We already knew Michael, Melissa and Max, but on this trip we really got to know Scout.