Rusty Zen

What thunderstorm?

This picture was taken during the height of a strong thunderstorm – heavy rain, strong winds, lightning flashing and lots of thunder crashing (and echoing against the surrounding mountain ridges).  Rusty is hardly ever ruffled by any event, and is certainly not disturbed with the strength of this storm.  (Actually, The Herd is very blessed that no pup has a fear of thunderstorms.)

This is also yet another great example of Rusty’s second key rule in life – never sleep on the ground.  His first key rule?  Everything is a game.

Pretty good philosophy of life, huh?

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23 Responses to Rusty Zen
  1. Priscilla
    August 14, 2010 | 3:07 am

    Love his regal look :) He’s a charming boy!
    You’re lucky all your dogs aren’t afraid of thunder! Must be a sibe thing :)

  2. Wild Dingo
    August 14, 2010 | 3:53 am

    The Paws! That must be his third rule which is the same as Loki’s: always sit politely with crossed paws.

  3. Lucille The Great Dane from Italy
    August 14, 2010 | 6:23 am

    Ciao!
    Just came across your site thanks to Honey’s website: I am impressed firstly because I love where you are living, but also I like the idea of living in a pack!

    By the way… you are really not impressed by the storm… good for you!
    If I can see weel outside of the window… it was a heavy one…

    PS: all of you have really nice eyes…

    Ciao Lucille

  4. the_dogfather
    August 14, 2010 | 9:21 am

    Yes, it must be in the sibe genes. We are born without fear….muhahaha…..except fear of silly things like a shakecan; my bro maxxy runs for his life when he hears the word umbrella.

  5. siku marie
    August 14, 2010 | 9:43 am

    Rusty looks like Greek sculpture perched on the bench! The storm DOES look like a rough one…I do not like the thunder of the loud noises of the rain drumming on the roof and windows. Mom said to tell hi-dad he is SO right, she and dad SHARE a gym bag when we go on weekend trips…I need my own!

  6. Elizabeth & Luna
    August 14, 2010 | 10:19 am

    What a beautiful photo!!

  7. Khyra
    August 14, 2010 | 10:33 am

    Behold the power of Khrossed Paws!

    Hugz&Khysses,
    Khyra

  8. Pup Fan
    August 14, 2010 | 10:36 am

    I need Rusty to come give Bella lessons on keeping her cool during a storm! :)

    http://istillwantmorepuppies.blogspot.com/

  9. Stella
    August 14, 2010 | 11:05 am

    I don’t believe I have ever seen the Rooster quite so mellowed out, paws crossed, and in deep meditation. A very beautiful picture of Rusty.

    I hope it doesn’t last! I love his goofiness the very best!

    Lucky to not have any storm scared sibes, six of them could be a wildest time!

    Kisses,

    Stella

  10. Kit
    August 14, 2010 | 11:40 am

    Excellent self-control Rusty!

  11. Houndstooth
    August 14, 2010 | 12:12 pm

    You had me at Rusty!

    He looks so dignified and statuesque, there. I had to look close to be sure it really was Rusty! Usually, my favorite Rusty maneuvers involve his shenanigans, but I have to say, I really love that shot! It should be on a calendar somewhere.

  12. catcalls
    August 14, 2010 | 2:06 pm

    I’m with you Rusty-everything in life should be a game!

  13. Sam
    August 14, 2010 | 2:32 pm

    That is a great picture of him!

    Sam

  14. Dennis the Vizsla
    August 14, 2010 | 3:14 pm

    Well after all the ground is where the bugs are.

  15. gus, louie and callie
    August 14, 2010 | 5:15 pm

    Rusty you and Callie would get along just great. Always out for fun and always laying on her condo. Guess that makes you all feel as though you are overseeing the rest of the pack…

    Big Sloppy Kisses
    Gus, Louie and Callie

  16. Emma Rose and the Duchess
    August 14, 2010 | 5:20 pm

    That is a beautiful shot of Rusty! He could be King, you know?

    Kisses,
    Emma Rose

  17. Sagira
    August 14, 2010 | 8:25 pm

    Looks like such royalty there, love the crossed paws. :)

  18. Zona
    August 14, 2010 | 9:07 pm

    This is a fantastical photo! But I’m confused… I some dogs sleep on the ground???

    Wags,
    Zona

    PeeS: Can’t wait to see pics of your trip to the beach in a few weeks!

  19. HUSKYS RULE
    August 14, 2010 | 10:09 pm

    You are so regal looking!!
    Licks & Nibbles,
    Kody & Nia

  20. Huffle Mawson
    August 15, 2010 | 1:40 am

    The crossed paws are very stylish.

  21. Cocorue
    August 15, 2010 | 3:56 am

    You ARE one good looking and dang cool dawg, Rusty!

    chikisses
    coco

  22. The Luke
    August 15, 2010 | 2:49 pm

    I am plasterin a poster of the Rusty in my bunker wif caption “How To Be A Brave Boy”!

    The Rusty is my hero, and I love his Philosophy of Life! Gosh, how I do love a game of displacin the Bleu so I can have the big bed all to myself (and the Mom, of course!)!

    wif love from the Luke

    P.S. I am still gigglin over your furniture story!

  23. Kari
    August 25, 2010 | 6:41 pm

    I lucked out that my three aren’t afraid of thunder

    Don’t forget, we moved to http://dogisgodinreverse.com/

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