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by Carie Stafford
Honshuu — A 2015 Fall Photo
Meet Shiba Inu Mix Summer’s Farm
fun!
My name Courtesy Photos few friends. I Pictured are
is Honshuu don’t possess Roxanne Andrew
(pronounced the “pack” and granddaughter,
hon shoe), which mentality Natalee Wolfe.
means “trouble” that most dog
in Japanese. Why breeds have; I
in Japanese? am more of the
Because I am a loner type. My
Shiba Inu mix, human family
one of six ancient is my pack. Photo Courtesy of Casey
dog breeds Enough Andrew
from Japan. We about my
were bred for hunting genetics. Let’s talk
and flushing out small about me. I was
game. Some say we have rescued when I was
cat-like agility; I like to about six-eight
say I move like a ninja! months old, and have
Speaking of cats, we been the head of my
do get along well with household for eleven
them—they are fun to years now. I do a
chase. perimeter check every 301-271-2247
I am the smallest of morning around my
the Japanese breeds, at home, and can be
about 18 to 22 pounds found chasing rabbits
al
French Manicure
and 13.5 to 16.5 inches and squirrels when November Speci
tall at the shoulder. they cross my path. I love to ride in
$12
I am a talker, and I am sturdy, the car, and I am an avid camper. I $2.00 off any service
muscular, and confident. I need have been known to sleep in other 13 Water Street in Thurmont
exercise every day. Many mistake us people’s sleeping bags, so my mom
for foxes since our coloring and size got me my own.
are similar. We come in red (that’s I am a member of Boy Scout
me), black and tan, or sesame (red Troop 270 and Venturing Crew
with black-tipped hairs), with a 270. You will find me at most camp
cream, buff, or gray undercoat. outs and at many of their meetings.
We have a two-layer coat. The When we turn onto Elm Street in
inner coat is thick and soft and Thurmont, I get excited and can’t
the outer coat is coarse—short wait to get out and say hello to my
to medium length—naturally fellow scouts.
waterproof and naturally protects us I am a talker, although I wouldn’t
from cold temperatures. We do shed, say that I am obnoxiously barky,
but I am naturally clean and groom and I have been known to mutter
myself like a cat. I know it sounds under my breath when I disagree
silly, but it’s in my DNA. with a command, which is usually
Our nature is to be independent, when I am begging and get caught.
and we are reserved with strangers; I do have to admit that I really aim
but, once we get to know you to be the center of attention, and if
and like you, we are loyal and I don’t think I am getting enough
affectionate. of it, I will definitely “tell” you all
I have to say that I am not a fan about it.
of other dogs, although I do have a I have to run…I see a squirrel!
Animals Lift Us Up & Make Us Smile
Did You Know? When playing with female puppies,
male puppies will often let them win, even if they have a
physical advantage.
Did You Know? Sea otters hold hands when
they sleep to keep themselves from drifting
apart.
by Carie Stafford
Honshuu — A 2015 Fall Photo
Meet Shiba Inu Mix Summer’s Farm
fun!
My name Courtesy Photos few friends. I Pictured are
is Honshuu don’t possess Roxanne Andrew
(pronounced the “pack” and granddaughter,
hon shoe), which mentality Natalee Wolfe.
means “trouble” that most dog
in Japanese. Why breeds have; I
in Japanese? am more of the
Because I am a loner type. My
Shiba Inu mix, human family
one of six ancient is my pack. Photo Courtesy of Casey
dog breeds Enough Andrew
from Japan. We about my
were bred for hunting genetics. Let’s talk
and flushing out small about me. I was
game. Some say we have rescued when I was
cat-like agility; I like to about six-eight
say I move like a ninja! months old, and have
Speaking of cats, we been the head of my
do get along well with household for eleven
them—they are fun to years now. I do a
chase. perimeter check every 301-271-2247
I am the smallest of morning around my
the Japanese breeds, at home, and can be
about 18 to 22 pounds found chasing rabbits
al
French Manicure
and 13.5 to 16.5 inches and squirrels when November Speci
tall at the shoulder. they cross my path. I love to ride in
$12
I am a talker, and I am sturdy, the car, and I am an avid camper. I $2.00 off any service
muscular, and confident. I need have been known to sleep in other 13 Water Street in Thurmont
exercise every day. Many mistake us people’s sleeping bags, so my mom
for foxes since our coloring and size got me my own.
are similar. We come in red (that’s I am a member of Boy Scout
me), black and tan, or sesame (red Troop 270 and Venturing Crew
with black-tipped hairs), with a 270. You will find me at most camp
cream, buff, or gray undercoat. outs and at many of their meetings.
We have a two-layer coat. The When we turn onto Elm Street in
inner coat is thick and soft and Thurmont, I get excited and can’t
the outer coat is coarse—short wait to get out and say hello to my
to medium length—naturally fellow scouts.
waterproof and naturally protects us I am a talker, although I wouldn’t
from cold temperatures. We do shed, say that I am obnoxiously barky,
but I am naturally clean and groom and I have been known to mutter
myself like a cat. I know it sounds under my breath when I disagree
silly, but it’s in my DNA. with a command, which is usually
Our nature is to be independent, when I am begging and get caught.
and we are reserved with strangers; I do have to admit that I really aim
but, once we get to know you to be the center of attention, and if
and like you, we are loyal and I don’t think I am getting enough
affectionate. of it, I will definitely “tell” you all
I have to say that I am not a fan about it.
of other dogs, although I do have a I have to run…I see a squirrel!
Animals Lift Us Up & Make Us Smile
Did You Know? When playing with female puppies,
male puppies will often let them win, even if they have a
physical advantage.
Did You Know? Sea otters hold hands when
they sleep to keep themselves from drifting
apart.
