
Xena: This is not me, just in case you were wondering. We’ve shown you a lot of schnauzers lately, so I want to be sure you’re not confused about that.
What have I been up to lately, you are probably wondering. Well, there’s always something, right?
My Daddy’s gone to somewhere else (not here) in Tennessee to pig sit Morty so that my Auntie Jen and Uncle Bill can take a few days of vacation. Lucy’s BFF Ella and boyfriend Achilles had to go to a boarding place so no pig/dog fights happened.. From there Daddy’s going on up to Fort Wayne to visit his almost 93 year old Mommy and also his sisters and cousins. The rest of us stayed here. That meant I had to find some things to do to keep busy, right?
The weather was pretty so I spent some time outside critter hunting. I can smell something down there, and I’m gonna find it!


I ran down the hill between our house and our neighbor man’s house, following a scent trail. Did you know that us schnauzers are hunters and scent dogs? OK, so technically, we’re ratters, but you gotta hunt to find the rat, right? I found the critter’s hole and then another one down by the road. But Mommy made me come back up the driveway. I had gotten my schnout (that’s a schnauzer snout) as far as I could in the hole, and that critter was lucky I didn’t have time to dig it out! I can spend hours doing this kind of thing – unless it’s near supper time, of course.
Thursday I finally got to go to work again with Mommy! I did real good. A ladies group was there, and they loved me. I remembered I’m not supposed to jump up on people so, instead, I stood on my hind legs in front of them and waved at them with both my front paws. They loved it! I got lots of petting and oohs and ahhs. (And I got treats for it, too!) Some even said that now they wanted to get a little dog, too. See, I’m an inspiration!

I got pretty worn out, but I only got a few zzzz’s in before I had to go greet more people. Jen Jen bear was there to help me. A few people did ask where Lucy was, but I’m sure they’ll forget about her soon enough.
Finally, I decided to rearrange the furniture.

I dragged my nice red doggie bed out of the bedroom into the living room, and placed it near Riley’s bed. That’s right in front of the front door. Together we can guard the house against intruders. Later, Mommy put it back in the bedroom and told me to come on in and sleep with her, so I did. I usually do what Mommy says.
Just a couple more days before I see my Daddy again. It sure does feel like a long time since he was home. In the meantime, I’ll be thinking of what else I can do with Daddy gone.
Happy Schnauterday, everyone! Xena
You think? That would be fun! XOX Xena
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Lulu: “Hmm, have you considered hiring out your services as a decorator? I bet you could get your own TV show!”
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I’m smart, so I get bored. XOX Xena
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Xena you surely wore yourself out on Saturday. But it looks like you slept well too.
Love how you moved the furniture
Hugs Cecilia
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Sounds like you have been a busy pup!
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I am impressed that you rearranged the furniture. 🙂
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Two more nights without Daddy. I always lay across his chest when we first go to bed, but Mommy won’t let me do that with her. She says, “Oww!” and pushes me off, so I’ve stopped trying. Gotta go, I think that’s Daddy calling! XOX Xena
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I’ve been trying! I think I almost got bit on the nose earlier!!!!
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Me too!!
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Hi Chloe! Mommy does everything with me, but I love to cuddle with my Daddy, too.
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Mee-yow soundss like yore PawPaw will have his pawss full with Morty Pig! An iss probablee best that Ella an Achilless were boarded so nothin happened….. Wee hope PawPaw has a lovelee tiem vissitin his Mum an furamillee.
HURRAH that you got to go back to Church…..well dun Xena!
An may mee say you have a furry cute Schnout, mew mew mew…..
An what a furabuluss “Red Bed”……mee wuud drag mee bed over to bee close to Riley two 😉 Mew mew mew……
Wee hope PawPaw comess home soon….
~~~head rubss~~~BellaDharma~~~ an {{{hugss}}} BellaSita Mum
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I like to put my nose to the ground and breath in too. I am not as good on the scent as you but I could do it for hours. I am glad you got rhe big bed.
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You sure have been busy! You need to go back and dig that critter out so we can all see it!
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You sure are a busy girl, Xena. We hope your daddy comes home soon so you can snuggle with him all day.
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Happy Saturday,
Zena, Riley,Lucy,Chia,
Have fun keeping mommy busy! my belly hurt me yesterday so my mommy gave me an antacid course. I think I was missing my daddy. He was up at our cabin remodeling it so he came back late last night and I was so glad that he came. home early. nothing like getting belly rubs from your daddy of course my mom gives me lots of belly rubs and shows me lots of attention but I guess you could say I’m a daddy’s girl. Have a great day. See you in a couple of weeks
love Chloe,🐈🐶
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I’m working on getting Chia to play with me how and when I want to play. She’s actually starting to do it! XOX Xena
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They tried to kennel Morty, but no one around boards pigs anymore! And Mommy does kinda warn them that a schnauzer can outsmart some people, but she said it nicer. Angel Lexi even used to occasionally outsmart my Mommy!
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Well Xena you sure have found plenty of things to do while your Daddy’s gone. What’s next? Surely you have more projects planned!
Hugs, Teddy
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I would have put Morty in the kennel and left the dogs with your daddy. I know you miss him. good job on the bed moving. I love red. so happy you were a good girl at church. now you and Lucy can swap out being the Church Canine. Hope Mommy told the ladies that want a little dog now, that they don’t come doing tricks and they are lots of work. I know 3 different homes that should NOT have dogs in their home…. Just sayin people see how smart and well trained you are and think theirs will come that way
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