Rusty the Refined

We realize that some of you believe that Rusty is a clown 24/7, always marching to his own drummer.  We would like to be clear that that is not true.  He is a clown 23.9 / 6.999 .  The rest of the time, he is very refined, suave and sophisticated.  Don’t believe us, we offer proof:

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And why was Rusty being so refined?  Because at heart he is a Siberian – and I was trying to get a video of him clowning around.  I was playing videos of other Siberians howling with the goal of filming a video of The Herd howling.  This was the boisterous response I got.  Nada.  Zilch.  Nothing.

I went inside and started doing something else.  The Sibernacle Choir immediately went into full chorus only to stop when I got back to the door with my camera, all looking at me with the “What???” look. Sigh.

P.S. – I would like to wish my little sister a Very Happy Birthday today.  I promised FORTY different times to not mention your age, so I absolutely will not do that.

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21 Responses to Rusty the Refined
  1. Kira
    September 22, 2009 | 8:16 am

    WOoos Rusty! You are going to break my little heart looking at you so poised and serene. You are one handsome Sibe!
    Happy Birthday to Moms Little Sister!
    -Kira The BeaWootiful

  2. brownie
    September 22, 2009 | 8:48 am

    Happy Birthday to your Mom’s little sister! BOL!

    Rusty, you are looking so regal on your throne! Love the pawsitioning!

  3. KB
    September 22, 2009 | 8:53 am

    Ah Rusty. Don’t be so tough on your human – putting on airs like that!

  4. Scout and Freyja
    September 22, 2009 | 10:44 am

    Uhm, a Sibe – refined? Hmm, we are gonna have to think on that one a LOT! We would like to wish your sister HAPPY BIRTHDAY many and many and many (40) times☺

  5. Khyra
    September 22, 2009 | 10:53 am

    I know Rusty is proud of woo fur not mentioning something about a birthday fur his auntie!

    I am FURRY PROUD of Rusty fur those wonderful paw placements! Khwite the regal look!

    Hugz&Khysses,
    Khyra
    PeeEssWoo: Do all of woo get khake too?

  6. Denns the Vizsla
    September 22, 2009 | 10:57 am

    Sounds like it’s a little bit like trying to catch Michigan J. Frog singing “Hello my baby hello my honey hello my ragtime gal”!

  7. the Army of Four
    September 22, 2009 | 11:37 am

    Way to rock it, Rusty!
    Play bows,
    Zim

  8. Stella
    September 22, 2009 | 12:41 pm

    An old saying in Siberia is Pretty is as Pretty Does
    and you are certainly a qualifier there.

    Its good to see you behaving nicely, looking bwootiful, and enjoying it!

    Kisses,
    Stella

  9. The OP Pack
    September 22, 2009 | 2:54 pm

    Rusty is one very smart Siberian – seems to run in the family.

    40 shouts of happy birthday to the sister whose age we don’t know:)

    Tail wags, the OP Pack

  10. Biloxi and Siber-sibs
    September 22, 2009 | 3:07 pm

    Harooooo Rusty. Furry refined. Such a handsome picture.

    Husky kisses,
    Biloxi

  11. Clive
    September 22, 2009 | 4:47 pm

    Rusty – we think you look fabulous!

    take care
    Clive

  12. Huffle Mawson
    September 22, 2009 | 6:49 pm

    I send FORTY happy birthdays to your sister, hudad!

    Rusty is most sartorially splendid on his cold hard bench, deprived of a couch, probably getting cold elbows, pose.

    Huffle Mawson

  13. NCMountainwoman
    September 22, 2009 | 8:28 pm

    Oh, he looks so regal. Ain’t it always the case? Just tell someone your dogs do not jump on people and what do they do? Yep, you were right to shield Heath Shuler from them.

  14. princess eva
    September 22, 2009 | 8:55 pm

    Happy Birthday to your aunt!!!!!!

    Princess Eva

  15. Life With Dogs
    September 22, 2009 | 10:06 pm

    Happy b-day to your sis, no matter what age! I like Rusty’s style – if they always did what we wanted things might get a bit boring. Then again, if our dogs did just one thing that I asked I’d have to pinch myself.

    Great pics, really…

  16. Jackal's Owner
    September 22, 2009 | 10:25 pm

    Tell your sister we said happy birthday!

    Oh and Rusty looks very, very handsome in those pictures.

    I can’t film Storm howling if she knows I’m there either. I have to hide around the corner. :)

  17. Wild Dingo
    September 23, 2009 | 1:36 am

    Ha! Now we KNOW you’re like WAAAAAY Older than her! ;)

    of course it all stops when the camera rolls. sibes are so sneakey that way!

  18. Norwood
    September 23, 2009 | 11:23 pm

    Rusty.. you go me going aroooo rooooo! Oh.. I don’t howl. PS. That pose is worth the wait.
    norwood

  19. Steve & Kat
    September 23, 2009 | 11:43 pm

    Good job, Rusty. The paws being crossed is an extra special touch.

    Kat

  20. Holly and Khady
    September 24, 2009 | 12:31 am

    You silly humans. When will you ever learn that we perform when WE want to, not when YOU want us to. We do that on purpose. Just to make you crazy.

    Khady Lynn

  21. Mochi
    September 27, 2009 | 2:30 pm

    Happy belated birthday to your sister!

    Love the pics of Rusty! :)

    Mochi

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