Might as Well be a Purse Dog

I'm really not one of those people who likes to dress up her dogs unless it's a. Halloween or b. part of a game where we see if they play along or run away and pout. Most recently, Ben's been throwing a towel over Kimber's head and spinning her around to see if she gets disoriented, then we run and hide and see how long it takes her to get out, figure out where she is, and then find us. She loves it, but do me a favor and don't call PETA.

Lately we've been worried that Kimber will be very cold here once winter rolls around. Hank just snuggles up under his blanket, but I don't think Kimber quite grasps the concept. She always looks a bit freaked out when I cover her up and then wiggles her way out a few minutes later. We decided she might like a sweater since she prances around the house when we put an old tshirt on her (one of those silly games again). I found a nice fleece one made just for dogs, but there's just one problem: it's pink. Baby pink even.


Now I know what you're thinking. Yes, she has a hot pink collar. She also has a pink leash. I will explain all of this in due time. Kimber has a hot pink collar because she is the biggest ridgeback anyone has ever seen and everyone thinks she's a dude. She's also been putting on some pretty serious muscle lately probably from chasing the little dogs around at the park, so really, I think a hot pink collar is more than appropriate. She totally rocks it and it even has her name and my phone number embroidered on it so we don't have to listen to jingling tags. We got Hank one too (in hunting dog orange) and no longer have naked dogs running around. I really don't like it when they don't wear their collars, especially Hank. When he gets spooked in the driveway and refuses to run to the side yard to use the bathroom, all I have to do is barely touch his collar and he nuts up and runs out there. When he's naked I have to carry him, and he's fat. Best. Investment. Ever.

Kimber has a pink leash because a few years back my aunt got her first dog (a female) and sent Hank and I a care package full of toys and also a pink leash. You know how kids get their first dog and it's a girl so they think every dog is a girl? I think her thought process ran along the same lines, only in her defense she lives in Alaska and had only seen a picture of Hank. I'm not real sure what that says about his masculinity, but whatever. For some strange reason I hung on to that leash and moved with it 3-4 times, adament that I would find someone who could use it since I have only had male dogs and intended to maintain the status quo, but now I'm glad I had it. I only had one leash for Hank and when Kimber moved in, it came in quite handy.

The sweater? It's pink because pink was on sale for $20 less than the other colors. I'm cheap - bite me. She'll be wearing that in the house only anyway.

I've tried so hard not to have a frilly dog, but poor Kimber has a pink collar, a pink leash, and now a pink sweater. Maybe it's time we got her some rhinestones and painted her toenails. Ridiculous.