Second in this week's series of gravitationally challenged dogs is Ralphie who is a Corgi-Jack Russell Terrier cross. Perhaps the best thing about stumpy legged dogs is they can crawl under the bed to fetch all the crap you need to clean out from beneath there. Sure, some of you are thinking: "Huh, I could just train my two year old kid to do that. Don't need no darn dog," but what're you going to do when that two year old discovers chocolate bars and cola, consumes a truck load and blimps out? Won't fit underneath the bed anymore then, will he? And then who'll be laughing with the clean floor beneath the bed? The guy with the Corgi, that's who. So be a man. Get a Corgi.
Ralphie will also nest on your couch, clean your face and stare at squirrels. Food not included.
Update (2012-01-15): I haven't seen this, but I've been told Ralphie can have a pretty reactionary cage presentation with some people which is why he hasn't been snatched up already. The snarly behaviour goes away, though, once proper introductions are made.
The best way to check on the adoption status of this dog (and other dogs and cats and other small domestic animals) is to visit Toronto Animal Services or call 416 338 6668 for the Toronto Animal Services South shelter.
Fred, as usual beautiful photos.
Ralphie looks like he could outsmart your ploy to get him to clean. That is a dog with a plan!
Oh, my!!! These pictures make me want to take him home too (just like Nixon!!)!!!
Fred, is anyone keeping track of the adoption rate on the dogs you've photographed? You do such a fabulous job of capturing the dogs' unique personalities that I imagine people are running, not walking, to TAS to adopt them.
Wonderful photos!!
PurpleMagpie
@purplemagpiesnest, I'd be curious about stats too but no, there's no record keeping along those lines.
Unless you have DNA evidence, I think I have a better guess: Bassett Hound (look at those feet!) / Australian Cattle Dog (red heeler) mix. That's a cattle dog stare, and the mottled coat and ears look like they were grafted onto him :-)
The last time I took this great little guy for a walk and was petting him, he rolled over in the mud and ice for a tummy rub. I told him he might be more comfy getting one inside, but he was having a lovely time. He's always so happy to be outside, the way he has to run back and tell you about it! I love his intelligent face. Hope he finds a great home soon.
Cattledog/Corgi for sure!