More Dog Stuff

Day 218: More Dog Stuff

Undercoat brush, pinch collar
bone and squeaker

The time has come to get rid of all of Chester's old things.

Ways in which Harpo is different from Chester:

Harpo: Small
Chester: Extra-large

Harpo: Stands on back feet and jumps
Chester: Laid down

Harpo: Scentless
Chester: Stank to high hell

Harpo: Either doesn't care what we want him to do, or is not smart enough to figure out what we want him to do
Chester: Knew what we wanted him to do and did it when we were in the room with him. Smart enough to figure out that when we were not in the room, he could do what he wanted

Harpo: Hair grows continuously, gets matted and must be shaved at the groomer's, making him look like a rat
Chester: Thick undercoat and overcoat, blows out once or twice a year covering furniture, rugs, and clothing

Harpo: High-pitched bark whenever anyone walks by
Chester: Deep loud bark whenever anyone moves around inside the house

Harpo: Alive and well
Chester: Dearly departed

Time to let go.