Shedding Our Inhibitions

My foster mom (Jet) and I were discussing shedding the other day. I’m a short haired dog so shedding is almost negligible (word of the day) for me but for Nokona (see photo May 5), it is an issue. He, like many other long- haired dogs, is shedding their winter coat now that summer is upon us. Some dogs shed a LOT more than others. For example, the guy in the photo below is a shed-a-holic. Yikes! Now I know how human women feel about Neanderthal-like hairy men.

If you’re not keen on shedding, don’t let it stop you from rescuing a dog, simply adopt a non-shedding or less-shedding breed. For example:


Lhasa Apso

The thick, non-shedding coat of the Lhasa apso is very high maintenance and requires frequent brushing, clipping, trimming, etc. to keep from becoming matted.







Maltese

The hair on this little dog is pretty high maintenance, but still non-shedding.








Poodles- Toy, Miniature and Standard

Poodles are non-shedding dogs. This is true for all three varieties: The toy, miniature and the standard.





Schnauzer

Schnauzers are non shedding dogs that come in a variety of sizes (miniature, standard and giant) to suit any taste or lifestyle.




I talked more with Jet about shedding. She said other creatures shed (like snakes) and humans. Huh?

Jet says that as humans get older, they become more confident (unless they have the Peter Pan sickness like her last boyfriend). With confidence, they gain wisdom. They use this wisdom to shed bad habits, dead-end jobs, past mistakes that eat up their heart, and even shed inhibitions that keep them from pursuing their dreams or doing something daring like speaking in public.

It sounds to me that shedding for people is a lot more worthwhile endeavor than it is for dogs. Dogs get thinner and cooler but humans lose… the weight of old worries, escape haunting memories and… capture their greatest visions.

… but I digress

I guess my point today is that shedding (whether you’re a dog or a human) is a good thing.

Okay, here’s the question of the day from Billy Idol who asked: Parker, I’ve got a cool name, a cool coif and an icon named after me so why can’t I get a date?

Dear (OH MY LORD) Billy Idol:
Tactful is something I find illusive so I’m just going to say what I’m thinking STRAIGHT OUT. YOU are named after a rock and roll icon (not vice versa). HE is cool. YOU are just… wacked looking. Nevertheless, Jet says there is a mate for everyone in the world. Might I suggest you start frequenting the nightlife sites that cater to more… experiential dogs? I am quite sure you will meet an equally interesting looking “hot babe” just for you if you “shop” in less typical places.


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