Wild Dingo

People keep asking me what breed Loki is. Some guess the German Shepherd, but then they can’t figure out the rest. When you Google Taiwanese Mountain Dog you’ll find Formosan Mountain Dog, Taiwan’s version of the dingo. He has some of the same traits, namely those antenna- like ears, body structure and shape of his face. So I guess he does fit nicely into Wild Dingo!

They warned us Loki wouldn’t be easy. It’s true that this dog’s got some major ‘tude when he doesn’t get his way. And he can hold a grudge.  And it takes me 20 minutes to put on his harness and leash because of his fear of collars and leashes. He’s outsmarted all my treats and tricks and manages to play a good round of Houdini before our walks or car rides. His energy never ends. But his challenges are NOTHING compared to the Hell on Wheels Maggie was. Our saving grace is the dog park, where he is the belle of the ball. Everyone, people and dogs, loves Loki.

When Scott goes to Taiwan, sometimes he’ll come back with “Formosan” items, like the Formosan ugly hat or Formosan beads. Funny. He never brought home a Formosan Mountain Dog! (Now I know why.) We’ll have Loki model some of his native fashions in the near future. For now, I’ll bore you to death with all my baby doggie park pictures. Be warned. The photos look straight out of Michael Vick’s back yard. Swear to Dogs: No betting or money was exchanged during the making of these photos. No…these dogs are having the time of their lives.

My name’s Travis! Nice to meet you!

Loki: ok, Travis, GAME ON!
Travis: What’s that? I can’t heeeeaaarrrrr you!

The Malamute-Huskies arrive. Some people are sizests and run out of the park when these guys come. But Loki and Travis do not discriminate and are always happy to see the husky pack.

Sometimes Loki just has to show off.

Loki asked me to include this photo because it makes his butt look small.

Travis: Judo Chop!
Loki: Cheap shot!

After hours of running around, they plop down, exhausted.

But like Rocky and Apollo Creed, the match lives on.
Loki: Travis, I got chunks of guys like you in my poop!

Travis: It’s just so darn cute when you try to dominate.

Loki: I keeeeellled him!

Travis: Nee-ner-nee-ner! Plspph!

Loki: Travis, I told you to STAY DOWN!
(Um, Travis, I hate to tell you this, but when he sits on you, you’re his buddy forever.)

Loki: Oh no you dit-ent!

Travis: I don’t care what the word is on the street, you’re aces with me kid!

Travis is a perfect gentleman inviting this fur ball into the action.

Loki: I’m gonna fly like a butterfly and sting like a bee. Who’s gonna chase me?

That little Fur ball on the right handles himself very well among 4 Malamutes, Travis, Loki, a Boxer, and several other big dogs.

Loki: Come and get this Gracie!

Gracie: ok, I’ll try, but you’re so handsome, it may distract me!

Bushkie, the 8-month (!) old Huski-Malamute is one of the first dogs Loki met and wrestled with at this park. Although Loki knows him, he was afraid to play tug at first with him, but then gets brave and the game begins. Later on, both are a bit naughty and need a time out.