Similarities and Comparisons

Currently, I am working part-time at a boarding kennel. As if I didn't have enough dog time already! It strikes me every day how completely different these dogs are from my kennel. The boarding dogs are lap dogs, attention hogs, and wimps. Don't get me wrong, I love these dogs too. There's nothing wrong with a Golden Retriever laying it's head in your lap or a Great Dane attempting to stretch out in your lap. They're undeniably seeking love; my dogs are undeniably seeking a run. The sled dogs enjoy attention and love, but they enjoy pulling a sled more.
The other thing I've been noticing at the boarding kennel is the similarities between dog and owner. Several of the dogs have very quirky personalities that are explained as soon as the owner walks in. For instance, Boodle is a Bichon-Frise and Poodle mix (original name, I know) that strongly dislikes getting an inch of fur covered in dirt. Boodle yaps at anything that comes near her and prefers laying in the sun. Boodle's mom is a socialite, complete with expensive sunglasses and curly hair to match her dog. Boodle's paws do not touch the ground when mom is around. And then there is Boschi. A mutt that can unlock any gate and open any door. This dog is cool. Boschi's dad always seems to wear tan and black to match his dog; he could also probably unlock any gate and open any door.
Dogs and owners just seem to fit together. They laugh together, play together, and comfort each other. It only makes sense that they would end up looking and acting like each other. It makes me wonder who I am most similar to in the kennel. I try to spend as much time as possible with each individual dog, but there are always favorites. I think I am a little like Alameda. She sits patiently atop her house until I get in range. Then she pounces with kisses, constantly jumping up and down until I pay attention to her. She seems to love love more than any of the other dogs. I suppose I'm guilty of that as well; I love giving her love. Then again, I can see Daikon and I fitting together as well. She doesn't get quite as excited as Alameda, but if I don't hurry up, she'll start throwing out little woofs to let me know she's impatient. Daikon loves being on the sled, but then again, Daikon loves sleeping. She's very true to me in that respect.

Daikon

Alameda

As I get to know the dogs even better, more personality traits pop up that coincide with my own. I guess I'll have to pick all 37 dogs to fit with me. Not surprisingly, I think I've started looking like them... Covered in fur, dirt on the hands, and a permanent smile.