Canine Companions

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Aero (left) really is a friend to Brodie.
Aero (left) really is a friend to Brodie.

The theme of the weekly photo challenge is Friend.

He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog.
You are his life, his love, his leader.
He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart.
You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.
Author Unknown

Not only are dogs our friends, but they are friends with each other…canine companions.

Aero started with his brother Gideon (the blonde) as inseparable friends. They are actually brothers, one litter removed. Gideon moved away with his mom (my daughter) last year. This photo was included in the weekly photo challenge Partners.

Aero seemed content to just hang out with us, but we thought he needed something more.

We brought baby Brodie home so Aero could teach him a thing or two.

Aero coaching Brodie on the finer points of a dog's life
Aero coaching Brodie on the finer points of a dog’s life.

Now they are content to lay in the sun and just play!

Fast friends, Boykin Spaniels

In case you are wondering…Brodie is a purebred Boykin Spaniel, while Aero is a Boykin-poodle mix. Read more about Aero’s journey.

Note: 6 month old Brodie is already 36 pounds, while 6-year old Aero is a whopping 13 pounds (more obvious in the featured image). Aero knows how to take Brodie down when he gets too friendly…

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33 responses to “Canine Companions”

  1. Lovely post about your dogs, Terri.

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  2. These are darling. I love my dog. My husband calls him four-legged theatre. He is that and more. Love the big guy!

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  3. They are just so adorable looking Terri, and they sound pretty good natured too 🙂

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  4. Adorable! I’m glad the two “rascals” have become quick friends!!

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  5. Yes they are such good companion to each other! They’d be more playful when they have companion! Beautiful photos!

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  6. Lovely photos and a lovely read, Terri. Those two are as cute as buttons and I bet they get lots of attention when you’re out walking with them. Although we’ve only had Toby for six years, I can’t imagine a home without a dog.

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    1. Thanks so much, Hugh! We are in San Diego for a few days and there are dogs everywhere here! These guys are such a rare breed for California, I do get stopped a LOT on the street asking what kind of breed they are. I don’t want to think about a home without dogs…ever. Cheers to you and Toby 🙂

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      1. Even with Toby being a Cardigan Welsh Corgi, and us living in Wales, we still get stopped lots of times by people asking what breed he is, Terri. He loves the attention, especially if treats are involved.

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  7. Omg all the photos are so adorable. My heart just melted looking at them 🙂

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  8. Just too cute Terri. 🙂 xx

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  9. Lovely dogs enjoying the company of each other. 🙂

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  10. You capture them so beautifully, Terri. That last photo is exquisite. How thoughtful and loving of you to give Aero a companion ♥♥

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  11. It’s lovely to see two dogs who are such good friends.

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  12. Reblogged this on Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life and commented:
    Something for #doglovers the world over.. Man’s best friend and dog best friends from Terri Webster Schrandt who captures these pals perfectly #recommended

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  14. I agree with your other readers. Great quote, great photos and great dogs! Thanks for sharing this!

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  15. What beautiful and loving dogs these are. Love the photos of companionship.

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    1. They can be sweet, then crazy! Thanks, Sharon!

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  16. The beauty of 2 dogs is they do often seem to entertain each other beautifully. They’re adorable!

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    1. Thank you, Tina! It’s helpful when we have to go somewhere…they have each other 😊

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  17. they are real beauties. They fill our lives with so much don’t they? ❤

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    1. Yes, they do, Lisa, thank you!

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  18. I always enjoy reading about your lovely dogs.

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    Aww…they just melt our hearts don’t they???
    XOXO
    Jodie
    http://www.jtouchofstyle.com

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  20. So cute! I love that quote about dogs. It’s so true.

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    1. Thanks, Janis, isn’t that a great one?

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