I wonder how good those mind reading poodles are? Can they still read Louie’s thoughts in the second panel when they are some 10 feet away and their heads are turned away?
Must you actually make eye contact to read minds? (Because I remember some TV show back in the 1970s where the “Amazing Kreskin” could read audience member’s minds from the stage where he was some 30 feet away!)
“Poodle” comes from a German verb “pui-del” meaning “to splash”. Poodles were originally retrievers who retrieved fallen birds from water. Nowadays, they are seen as pampered pets as today’s strip shows.
Those poodles don’t know what they are missing. Sure, I wouldn’t want to be Nate giving Louie a bath when he gets back to the ship but Louie’s politeness is refreshing.
As the one time owner of a poodle (she died of old age some 2 decades ago) I have to strenuously object to this blatantly false stereotype today. Jo Jo would GLEEFULLY jump into a mud puddle, especially right after being groomed.A dog is a dog. The minor cosmetic changes hoomans create in them and call pure breeds do not change the basic dogness of them. And may it never!
I led off a children’s sermon on baptism with the question, “Do you ever play in the mud?” The girliest girl in the bunch (still a fashion plate as a 16-y.o. soprano in the choir) screeched “No!”
While it is true that they may want to, the courtesy demonstrated by these dogs is water on the desert! THANK YOU, Mr. Dunham! And to those who are just positive that they want to jump in, not all dogs are water and dirt fans. We have a BCxKing Charles mix who is Mr. Precious Paws and will sit on the bench on the deck rather than go into even dewy grass. sigh.
My first dog (as an adult) was an oversized miniature poodle. One time I took him to Roosevelt Island, which is in the Potomac River, and the trail ran a bit too close to the water. Suddenly, he was on his back, rolling in what turned out to be a dead fish. Not a prissy poodle, that one!
Leroy 4 months ago
Later in life, Louie gets his priorities straight. ;-)
Bilan 4 months ago
They did their slumming, now it’s back to the French Riviera.
Dirty Dragon 4 months ago
Try selling it as a beauty treatment, Louie.
Good morning, crew!
dcdete. 4 months ago
I wonder how good those mind reading poodles are? Can they still read Louie’s thoughts in the second panel when they are some 10 feet away and their heads are turned away?
Must you actually make eye contact to read minds? (Because I remember some TV show back in the 1970s where the “Amazing Kreskin” could read audience member’s minds from the stage where he was some 30 feet away!)
win.45mag 4 months ago
A puddle with a poodle, a lizard with a ladder………
Calvinist1966 4 months ago
“Poodle” comes from a German verb “pui-del” meaning “to splash”. Poodles were originally retrievers who retrieved fallen birds from water. Nowadays, they are seen as pampered pets as today’s strip shows.
ajr58(1) 4 months ago
We had Standards growing up, and we lived near a salt water marsh. Believe me, a poodle left to his own decisions is anything but a frou-frou dog.
Dry and Dusty Premium Member 4 months ago
Good morning Crew! And my Captain when he gets here!
Matt Ceccato Premium Member 4 months ago
Those poodles don’t know what they are missing. Sure, I wouldn’t want to be Nate giving Louie a bath when he gets back to the ship but Louie’s politeness is refreshing.
bobbyferrel 4 months ago
Is that a purebred poodle with a poodle cut or a cocker spaniel -poodle mix with a cock-a-doodle do?
ladykat 4 months ago
You’re a very polite boy, Louie.
sally222 Premium Member 4 months ago
The poodles are polite too — “Maybe next time”! All part of why we all want to live in Overboardland.
Rista 4 months ago
As the one time owner of a poodle (she died of old age some 2 decades ago) I have to strenuously object to this blatantly false stereotype today. Jo Jo would GLEEFULLY jump into a mud puddle, especially right after being groomed.A dog is a dog. The minor cosmetic changes hoomans create in them and call pure breeds do not change the basic dogness of them. And may it never!
PoodleGroomer 4 months ago
Yes, they are.
hooglah 4 months ago
You know they want to!!!!!
gcarlson 4 months ago
I led off a children’s sermon on baptism with the question, “Do you ever play in the mud?” The girliest girl in the bunch (still a fashion plate as a 16-y.o. soprano in the choir) screeched “No!”
dogday Premium Member 4 months ago
While it is true that they may want to, the courtesy demonstrated by these dogs is water on the desert! THANK YOU, Mr. Dunham! And to those who are just positive that they want to jump in, not all dogs are water and dirt fans. We have a BCxKing Charles mix who is Mr. Precious Paws and will sit on the bench on the deck rather than go into even dewy grass. sigh.
SapphireSkies Premium Member 4 months ago
My first dog (as an adult) was an oversized miniature poodle. One time I took him to Roosevelt Island, which is in the Potomac River, and the trail ran a bit too close to the water. Suddenly, he was on his back, rolling in what turned out to be a dead fish. Not a prissy poodle, that one!
rgcviper 4 months ago
More mud for Louie—win!
Good Evening, Crew.
Shikamoo Premium Member 4 months ago
Social graces for dogs.
Good night, Crew!