Serious – or Not

Kodiak and Cheoah are the most serious of walkers. Heads down. Focused. Steady gaits.

But we would never believe that all red heads can be serious.

Not when there is a Rusty the Rooster around.

We would love to tell you that we pose these pictures, but the reality is that Rusty is just Rusty.

Why be serious when you can be Rusty?

P.S. – Yes, for those serious fur pluckers out there. Rusty is the first to start blowing coat. How many of you tried to pluck the fur off of the side of his coat?

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30 Responses to Serious – or Not
  1. rottrover
    March 16, 2011 | 1:39 am

    Rusty, if woo visit my kissing booth, I’d love to have a dance after… I actually do quite a kangaroo impression around meal time!!

    xoxo,

    -Ruby

    I love your prancing paws :-)

  2. Wild Dingo
    March 16, 2011 | 3:48 am

    OH MY DAWG… HOW do you resist plucking? I can’t take it. I can’t look! it’s torture!

    does any of them mind you plucking them? juno hates it. which makes it even SWEETER for me! boooowahahahaha!

  3. Khyra
    March 16, 2011 | 6:14 am

    My mom has been trying to plukhk the elk in the pikhs on KB’s Blog!

    Hugz&Khysses,
    Khyra

  4. priscilla
    March 16, 2011 | 8:07 am

    My mom has been having nightmares with my coat blowing since a month ago. I’m brushed twice or thrice daily, I know, my mom is just crazy but it seems it helps a BIT though.
    Good luck, Rusty!
    ~ Eva

  5. houndstooth4
    March 16, 2011 | 8:21 am

    And that’s why we’re Rusty fans! He marches to the beat of his own drummer!

    I still think you could raise a lot of money auctioning off Rusty floof!

  6. HUSKYS RULE
    March 16, 2011 | 8:31 am

    Time to be the momma monkey & start plucking!!!! We too have our serious (Nia) & not so serious (Kody) walkers :-) When we do our evening walk Kody & I are always bringing up the rear because he has to stop & sniff everything or investigate every noise or just plain be nosey nelly (someone in their garage we must sit & watch … maybe he is the neighborhood patrol watch dog..??!!!) Nia never skips a beat she may mark something here & there if we run in to someone it is Hello..pet my head…Goodbye…there is walking to be done!!

    Licks & Nibbles,
    Kody & Nia

  7. Kess & Her Mama
    March 16, 2011 | 8:40 am

    Rusty is marching to a different beat. Go Rusty!

  8. The heartbeats
    March 16, 2011 | 8:42 am

    OMD! Mamma says that is the only thing she dislikes about the sheppies- the blowing of the coat! AHHH! Tumbleweed furballs everywhere and she’s a plucker too!

    Wiggles,
    Calhoun

  9. The heartbeats
    March 16, 2011 | 8:42 am

    Oh and Rusty looks like a lot of fun!

    Calhoun

  10. Scout 'n Freyja
    March 16, 2011 | 9:18 am

    Gorgeous! And, yes, I am a SERIOUS plucker! I’ll follow a dog around like Sherlock Holmes until I’m able to pluck the offending floofy tuft out of its once secure spot!☺

  11. Mack and Mia
    March 16, 2011 | 9:19 am

    Rusty, I am with woo! Who wants to be all serious pants all the time!

    My momma tried to pull your fluffy. She does that to Mia too, no worries. She plucks with luuuuuuuv.

    Wags and Woofs,
    Mack and Mia

  12. Sage
    March 16, 2011 | 9:30 am

    Kodiak and Cheoah are definitely on a mission. But there always has to be one that hangs back to make sure the treats are handed out properly. Rusty is doing a very good job of it!!

  13. Stumpy and cyndi
    March 16, 2011 | 9:37 am

    I know we all walk to the beat of a different drum. I’d sure like to hear the music in Rusty’s head!

    I’d for sure be plucking at Rusty!

    Stumpy and me

  14. The OP Pack
    March 16, 2011 | 9:43 am

    Rusty is so unique – and we wouldn’t have it any other way – we just love his strut!!!

    Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara

  15. The_Dogfather
    March 16, 2011 | 11:14 am

    Coincidently, redheads have the most fun too! Go, Rooster!

  16. Kari
    March 16, 2011 | 11:42 am

    Oh man I would love to pluck those clumps out! Our dog growing up got those so I would pluck them before brushing him…

    Kari
    http://dogisgodinreverse.com

  17. Ice 'n Ayla
    March 16, 2011 | 11:50 am

    Rusty is very much his “own (canine) person” all right. Definitely marches to the beat of his own “music” for sure, and it’s so neat to watch this in all your photos. Go, Rusty, go!

  18. NCMountainwoman
    March 16, 2011 | 1:31 pm

    Rusty, you always give me a laugh.

  19. Ina in Alaska
    March 16, 2011 | 3:20 pm

    Strut your stuff Rusty!!

  20. Sagira
    March 16, 2011 | 4:57 pm

    Rusty is so silly. I love seeing these photos. :)

  21. Ryker
    March 16, 2011 | 5:10 pm

    That Rusty is such a character!

  22. Huffle Mawson
    March 16, 2011 | 6:58 pm

    Someone’s gotta keep you entertained!

  23. norwood
    March 16, 2011 | 7:32 pm

    Ha Rooster Boy
    Rises to a different sun. Hee hee everything’s better with a crackah
    norwood

  24. Maxx
    March 16, 2011 | 9:21 pm

    Nice!!!

    Cheers,
    Maxx

  25. Lorenza
    March 16, 2011 | 9:46 pm

    Looking at happy Rusty always make my day!
    Kisses and hugs
    Lorenza

  26. KB
    March 16, 2011 | 11:59 pm

    A most excellent question. I’d rather be Rusty (or our R) than serious. Just sayin’…

  27. Stella
    March 17, 2011 | 12:44 am

    One can feel tired, or sad or bad, and get a look at Rusty prancing along and you can turn yourself about in a minute!

    What a sweet, funny, charmer!

    Kisses,
    Stella’s Mom

  28. Lexi and Jasper the Danes
    March 17, 2011 | 4:27 pm

    O Rusty you prancer! :p

    We bet you get all the ladies with that walk :)

    Licks and lots of slobber,
    Lexi and Jasper the Danes

  29. Stella
    March 18, 2011 | 10:09 pm

    Singing to accompany Photo #2 Sunny Side of the Street

    Grab your coat and get your hat,
    leave your worries on the doorstep,
    just direct your feet,
    To Rusty’s side of the street! . .
    la, de da da da de de dah . .

    Cheers,
    Jo and Stella

  30. Pup Fan
    March 20, 2011 | 9:43 pm

    The difference in their walking styles is so funny!

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