Night Pup

Whenever I hear other animals getting credit for certain things instead of dogs, it really annoys me and makes me growl.  The latest one that is getting on my nerves is the term "night owl" which I hear people tossing around all the time to refer to those who stay up late at night.

However, the term does not really make a lot of sense to use because all owls are nocturnal.  It is kind of like calling someone a "night bat" - which also would not make a lot of sense, because all bats are nocturnal.  No, if you are trying to differentiate creatures based on sleeping patterns that are not quite in line with others of the same type, then there is really only one term that you should be using.  That is right, I am talking about the term "night pup."

Most dogs sleep at night, but a night pup is different because he barks all night long and sleeps during the day.  I mean, if you live near someone who keeps their dog (or dogs) outside, then you likely have heard a night pup barking and patrolling, keeping the neighborhood safe at night.  No one can sneak up on a night pup in the middle of the night, because a night pup is always up sniffing and peering around, alert for danger.

Hopefully, humans will stop calling those who stay up late "night owls" and start using the phrase "night pups", giving these unique dogs some credit for their nocturnal behavior that is so different than what most dogs do.  Otherwise, you might as well start using the term "underwater fish" to refer to someone who is swimming, or "flying bird" to talk about someone who can jump high - the term night owl just does not make a lot of sense.  Take it from a stuffed dog with a blog - I know these things!

The BCS Championship: Boring

As you have probably gathered if you have been reading this puppy's posts, I am a big fan of college football.  Maybe it is because I like when people throw me the ball, or running after a ball, or chewing on a ball, or... well, you get the picture, but I love watching football.  I really like college football, and cheering for my teams each weekend as they play.

Now, I will be the first to admit that that I did not have a "dog in the fight" so to speak, and I was not really rooting for either of the teams.  If I had to pick one, it would been Alabama (because no dog in his right mind would root for any type of cat, and that includes the Tigers), but it was not that important to this pup one way or the other.

However, the game itself would have challenged the most diehard puppy's love of the game, as it was for the most part a fairly boring game.  The Alabama kicker attempted seven field goals, making five, and there was one touchdown scored the entire game.  LSU barely made it to Alabama's side of the field, and apparently left their offense in Atlanta at the SEC Championship game.  I was yawning and thinking of the nearest fire hydrant by the midway point of the third quarter, and actually stopped watching the game in the fourth quarter.  It was just so very boring.

I would like to think that it was because Alabama's defense was so good, but there came a time very early in the game where I felt like I could call the next LSU play.  They were very predictable, and Alabama had it dialed up last night.

Ah well, congratulations to the Crimson Tide just the same, and now this puppy has to find a new sport to watch during the cold weather.  Dog sledding is sounding very interesting about this time of year...