Our Mistress seems to be under the impression that we are replacements for her childhood teddy bears. Now, whilst I wouldn\u2019t want her to be totally dissuaded from that view, she does need to recognise that we are rather more than that. Which of her childhood teddies could have dug up the recently planted aubrietia plants? Which of them could spend two hours whinging before every meal because they are hungry? Exactly! Teddy bears are docile creatures without a thought of their own in their precious little heads. We, on the other paw, are thinking beings with a will of our own. Now don\u2019t get me wrong, we\u2019re as happy to snuggle up in bed as any teddy bear but we need to be treated with respect, not least because I\u2019ve heard that teddy bears are put through the washing machine every so often and that\u2019s not a good thing for a dog for any one of a number of reasons! Oh I know that a teddy is cheaper to take care of but we offer so much more. I accept the nickname of \u2018Bear\u2019 because it means I get a lot of cuddles but I wouldn\u2019t want you to think that\u2019s all I am. There is far more to this dog than meets the eye! I\u2019m not absolutely sure what there is, but I\u2019d probably describe them as hidden depths. So far hidden that I\u2019m still looking for them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I do sometimes wonder how I\u2019ll be remembered in the future. I\u2019ve not really achieved anything in my six years, unless being gorgeous counts. I have not had puppies. I\u2019ve not done a real job. I think I may be having a mid-life crisis. Maybe this is the point where I should invest in my own set of wheels or die my fur purple. I\u2019m open to suggestions. Maybe I\u2019ll just let my rebellious streak shine through, or give in and accept being a teddy bear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aristotle<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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