Dogs Vs. People

Ever notice how people, or more specifically dog owners resemble their dogs? Ever see a really ugly dog, and notice that their owner inherently has some of those peculiar characteristics?

That may be mean... perhaps I can say with assurance that this theory is true because my dog is absolutely adorable, hence I am absolutely adorable. Actually more then just the physical aspect of dogs is what my mind correlates to the personality similarities.

Gracie Vs. Kari (Me)

My dog is hysterical. She's random and she's funny... and I just love her. I have found that those who love me best in my life, also completely love my dog. Ok, but to be realistic and more objective here are other ways we are alike: we are both cuddly. If I had a way we'd all be spooning on the couch all the time. She doesn't really understand personal space, I think in the same way I don't understand the notion of personal noise space. She has a tendency to run away from time to time... I can relate. She wants more time with those she loves, I can completely relate. She is the best dog I could imagine ever having, and we are two peas in a pod. Two perfect peas.

Mogs Vs. Theresa (the roommate)

Mogs is funny. She has a schedule and she has discipline...much like her owner. When Mogs is full grown, she will be almost as tall as Theresa and I, so I suppose their physical characteristics there match. Mogs is beautifully colored, and is strong much like Theresa. Personality wise they differ in that when Mogs gets home she runs around like a crazy person... Theresa doesn't quite do that. When you meet Theresa I imagine her having a Great Dane puppy is not the image that comes to mind immediately. I do not have an endless amount of comparative assertions to make about Mogs and Theresa, those will come in time as Mogs gets older. But it should go without saying, that I can't imagine Theresa having any other dog, naming it any other name, or having that dog be that of any other personality.

Sparky Vs. Betty (aka Betty the Banker)

Betty came in yesterday morning for our security meeting here at the bank, on her day off, with her Pomeranian dog Sparky. Ladies and Gentlemen, seriously, they looked alike. While their general disposition was different, ie. Betty is human and the latter is not. They had the same color hair, a red/brown assortment, they both kept their coif short... Sparky is short, and Betty, well she's definitely not tall. It is this pairing that truly brought to mind the idea that dogs and their owners look alike. Sparky was not really interested in our meeting, and I imagine Betty had that in common with him. They have been together for over five years, and their emotional dependence on each other only perpetuates the idea for my relationship with Gracie that future separation due to death is going to be tragic. Their physical dynamic is just bizarre. If it wouldn't have been awkward I would have taken a photo of the pair.

Ok, so perhaps not all owners and their dogs are quite so alike. Gracie and I? I know that we are personality wise very spot on, she barks at men she doesn't know or trust, I in my own way do the same thing. She would rather snuggle on the couch then hunt for deer, I much the same. She is loyal, and loving... She likes to lay in the sun, she is always up for a ride into town, and we often share time and attention from our very best friend.

Mogs and Theresa are growing into their similarities, but the potential is there, they are quite the pair. I love watching them together at the Pink Hut, and my heart empathizes with Theresa as she works her way through the puppy stage months. Theresa is strong and assertive, and Mogs with her goofy ways is the same... she dominates you physically and she isn't afraid to get in your face and love you with her kisses.

Betty and Sparky... friends just trust me. Spitting images of each other.