So often in my writing and conversations I often talk about the "girls"-the Westies. While I always include Trevar in some way, some times it seems he gets a back seat. Well this post is for you Trev....
It is because he IS such a laid back Scottish gentleman that perhaps his personality and antics aren't as pronounced and animated, but he has plenty of talent and humor, AND manners. I refer to his "gentlemanly" manners as the way he always allows the girls to go first-whether we're getting out the car, jumping off the bed, or getting in the car-it seems he always will back off from the more "pushier" females (imagine!) and wait until last. It's kinda' funny to watch.
When going for a walk, the mere mention of the word "walk" brings him running, yet when it is time for a leash he often backs away as the westies twirl and bark. He needs to be coaxed to come forward for his leash. He absolutely loves walks and walks so well on a leash-I don't even know he's there most times. And oh if we get to walk by a wall, he wants up in the worst way! Trevar loves to walk high up on walls, and does it great ease and grace. It's so natural for him.
He likes attention but is never pushy about it like the westies. He has a quiet dignity about himself (like most scotties) and if you watch him you can see he's just waiting to burst with affection and hoping for greetings-so it's always important to remind those who think he "doesn't care" that he really does care. Like a lot of scotties, he doesn't care to be held, but will jump up on a lap, or snuggle closely beside you or at your feet, but it is usually on his terms.
Trevar loves to watch for the groundhog family in the back yard and actually shivers with excitement. He knows basic obedience and many many tricks and directions. The greatest of all are the those he invented himself. One is he'll jump almost on your shoulders if you're seated in front of him, and the other is he'll jump on your back if you happen to bend over in front of him. And the best-the all powerful head butt! If he's really happy and excited he'll press his head against you and dig-it's a real hoot! And any time a box comes into the house...well as you can see by the picture...
He is just an all around good boy. He likes everyone and everything and nothing really frazzles him. He LOVES food and can barely wait for meals or treats to handed out. He still learns new tricks and demonstrates his scottie pride at his accomplishments. He is a wonderful companion and a real scottie love.
And no...you can't have him.
No comments:
Post a Comment