Playing With The Big Dogs… Yet Again.
So it’s clear that Clara has a thing for dogs. And has absolutely no fear of them. In fact, she likes to get all up in their business (as we previously saw here and here). Her latest canine cuddlebug was her cousins’ dog (and Burger’s nemesis): Tuck. Forgive the terrible iPhone-ness of these pictures, there was hardly any light but it was too funny not to photograph.
A big thank you goes out to Tuck for being such a gentle giant. Although it certainly didn’t teach Clara any lessons about personal space…
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OMG, that is just so, SO adorable!
Our girls do that with our dog. She’s a 55 pound golden mix and she doesn’t mind at all.
Clara + big doggie is so cute!
Have you guys thought about getting Clara another pet? She seems to love them all & the more the better :P
Haha, we would love to get another dog someday!
xo,
s
So cute!! I love dogs and little folks – the (well trained) dogs seem to really understand the difference, and that they must be extra gentle around people-pups. Also, in my experience . . . dogs don’t have much to teach about personal space anyway lol! I forsee a bigger dog in your family’s future, and accompanying attitude adjustment for Burger.
Oh my goodness, that is just too sweet! Such cute cuddlebugs!
P.S. I just have to say, Clara is such a fashionista! Those flared jeans are adorable.
Haha, I love dressing her like a little grownup. Nothing too crazy, but I adore adult-like clothes in tiny sizes. So cute!
xo
s
it just doesn’t get any cuter!
That last picture is precious:) And the one before that is funny…it looks like she’s trying to pin him down with her whole body (or give a huuuge hug…yeah it’s probably that one hah).
Clara is adorable!! I grew up afraid of dogs and I still have fears of dogs that come up above my knee. Glad Clara won’t have that problem.
Adorable!
The 3rd and last pictures are just too cute for words!
This is an absolute riot. Tuck is a very good sport…
You have got to get this girl a great dane, or something similar!! Poor Burger – does he feel left out??
Poor guy was just happy not to be the one getting tackled! Haha, lets just say Burger thinks Clara gets too close for comfort sometimes…
xo,
s
I wish it were possible to know what Clara is thinking in these photos! Do you think she spends a lot of time at home wondering why on earth Burger will not let her use him as a pillow?
Haha- most likely! She gives it her best try every day to make that happen anyway. Haha.
xo,
s
She has no fear. So cute. Y’all need to get a big dog for her to snuggle with everyday.
I’m glad that’s a friendly dog! I got bit on the eye/head when I was about 2 years old because it didn’t like me playing with it! Had to get stitches and all!
VERY cute though :-)
OH MY!!! These are adorable. I LOVE the third one down, where Clara is nuzzling up under Tuck’s chin. the last one too. Simply precious moments!!
OMG These are too cute. I love the one where Tuck has his head on top of Clara’s and his tongue is hanging out. That needs to go in the gallery wall. I would walk by that photo and laugh every time.
Clara is so comfortable lounging around with Tuck. I bet
she’d nap with him if you gave her a chance. Adorable !!
My two labs would adore a baby who wanted to be that close! They are huge snuggle bugs! So cute!
Too much cuteness for the internet, I tell ya! The third one where they’re “snuggling” is priceless.
Aaaaaaaah! Look at that last picture! She is such a sweetheart!
I love that Clara loves dogs! My niece is the exact same way with all dogs. She will even fall asleep on their golden retriever! When the kitchen madness is done you might have to adopt another dog:)
In the first picture, I definitely thought there was a small human arm protruding from the dog bed and was momentarily alarmed that a cousin might be waving for freedom. And then I realized it was Clara’s foot. Oops. Love the pics, and Tuck’s look of patient tolerance!
These pictures are too cute! Clara is a little lover!
Clara totally needs a gentle giant of her own someday…
Where is her shirt from?
Old Navy on clearance. Love that store.
xo,
s
I’m watching a 6 month old on Saturday (all day) at our house with our two pooches. The Mom has specifically asked that I do floor time WITH my dogs and him! My dogs are 60lbs pound each haha. Talk about nervous. The boy lives with two beagles, but apparently he absolutely adores dogs. I’ll definitely let my dogs check him out, but only with him in my arms and under tight watch! I totally trust them not to hurt him on purpose (biting or anything) but they can get rowdy!
Aw that’s sweet! I’m sure it’ll be great!
xo,
s
She’s such a funny kid! She probably has a great personality. Not dog related, but where do you get her clothes? That top is adorable! Clara always looks so cute!
Almost all of her clothes are Old Navy on clearance or hand me downs (that top was ON). Love that store!
xo,
s
I die. So adorable.
I atill get on the floor and snuggle with my greyhound like Clara does ;-)
Not to be a debbie downer and I’m totally confident J&S do teach Clara how to approach animals – but my immediate reaction to these cute pix is a mix of “how cute!” and a shiver. When I was 5 I tried to cuddle a sleeping big dog – it didn’t end well as I was bitten in the cheek – it could’ve been much worse, too, if the dog hadn’t been tied up and unable to continue to snack on me after pushing me down.
No animal is 100% predictable 100% of the time.
Okay, cue wop-wop trombone. I’m done.
Oh yes, we’re definitely trying to teach Clara to approach every animal slowly and would never let her snuggle up to a pooch that we didn’t know this well (John’s sister’s house is our second home). We also pick her up and redirect her if any dog (even one we know is great with kids, like Burger) doesn’t seem to be in the mood! So glad you were ok!
xo,
s
I’m going to be a Debbie Downer too, and I know you guys rock with Clara and dogs so take it with a grain of salt. In a couple of pictures Tuck was showing some very early signs of stress (licking of lips and scratching). I’m sure he digs Clara, but if you see these things you may consider giving Tuck a little break. That way you know Clara is safe and Tuck is a happy dog.
Cute pictures, here’s hoping she gets addicted to Dog Agility and 4H in the future :-D
Thanks for the tips Bree!
xo,
s
oh.my.god. seriously she is the cutest little nugget and these photos are adorable! would be so sweet as a holiday card with a cute little saying like “hope you’re having a cuddly christmas!”
Aw so cute! We already have our cards made and sent- can’t wait to share them with you on Christmas!
xo,
s
These pics are too freaking precious! Love a fearless little one…and of course love gentle puppies too!!! Merry christmas to you!
CUTEST pictures. She is just such a loving little kid!
That is the sweetest thing ever! I hope my newborn loves dogs too.
These photos are absolutely hysterical! I love that she’s basically just rolling around on this giant dog. It’s so sweet!
This is too cute. She is adorable. I’m not a huge dog person myself, but these pics get me!
This may be a little off-topic but are you guys still cloth diapering? I only ask because it looks like Miss C has on a disposable and I’m wondering if the practicality of cloth diapering changes as the child ages?!?!?
Yup, still on cloth! We’re using the same 12 that we bought before Clara was born, so that has been awesome. That’s actually a disposable one because we had come from being out to dinner with the fam and had an “emergency” diaper change in the car (where we keep a few disposables just in case). But cloth is still completely practical with wiggly Clara!
xo,
s
What a good dog to just let her climb all over him! :)
Are you guys on Instagram?
We should be! These were just regular iPhone pics.
xo,
s
I highly encourage you to join. It’s addicting and oh so fun! :)
The third pic totally reminds me of the “Seriously?!?” segment on Weekend Update. One of our dogs looks EXACTLY like Tuck, weighs about 100lbs, and would be in heaven to cuddle with anyone on his dog bed.
Haha, I love that segment!
xo,
s
That’s awesome. Eleanor was just looking at these pictures with me, and said, “Baby! Lion!” So apparently the dog is big enough to look lion-sized to small people, making Clara all the braver! :)
Haha- that’s so cute. Clara the lion tamer.
xo,
s
She is absolutely adorable! Just when I think she can’t get cuter…she bear hugs a dog!
These pictures are priceless!!! You’ll have to introduce that girl to a real pony one day. I bet she’d love it! ;)
Oh my gosh, she would totally be in love!
xo,
s
She needs this for Christmas: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70132790/ It’s over two feet long!
My son (about 6 months older than Clara) LOVES his. We named him Toby. He is always laying on Toby and hugging him. It’s adorable.
Haha- she totally does!
xo,
s
Aw! My son, Sullivan, is two. He looked at these pictures with me and pointed to Clara saying, “Oooh Mommy, pretty hair! Pretty baby!”
I’m afraid I’ve got my hands full already.
i love that clara loves the pups. so sweet!
That dog looks like one of our beloved mutts – what kind of dog is it? We’ve been trying to figure out what our dog is for 5 years :)
He’s a rescue mutt too, so no one knows for sure. The only thing they were told is that they think he’s part boxer.
-John
Thanks – I guess it will remain a mystery :) That dog looks part Rhodesian Ridgeback to me!
We could see that too!
-John
LOVE THIS!!!
As a “big dog owner” (i have two danes) i LOVE these pictures. I agree with Clara— there is just something SO COOL about getting to lay all over an animal and 1. it doesn’t care and 2. you didn’t hurt it!
I can totally see Clara with a beloved Golden Retriever or something like that…
Dogs are wonderful creatures and I have owned several. Be sure to teach Clara about the Dog’s personal space. Don’t try to distract them when they are eating. A dog’s bowl/food is not a shared item. Be careful about her putting her face right up to the face of any dog – my cousin had over 50 stitches when the dog she was playing with suddenly bit her in the face – for no apparent reason. Clara needs to know how to introduce herself to a strange dog (offer the back of your hand before going further) and know not to approach a stranger dog in the same way she approaches a known dog.
Thanks for the tips, Sally. We’re definitely teaching Clara to stay away from dog bowls, especially when the dog is near. And as a carry over from our obedience classes with Burger, was always ask permission before approaching any stranger dog. I had a neighbor’s dog bite me in the face (one tooth up the nostril even!) when I was about 10, so I know all too well that they can get aggressive at a moment’s notice.
-John
My neighbors little girl is five and has downs syndrome. She is normally terrified of dogs but she fell in LOVE with our gentle giant Penelope, a 110 lb great pyrenees (think polar bear!) I’ve spent many afternoons watching out the window as their adorable daughter climbs all over Penny and smothers her with kisses and hugs. There is nothing like the love between babies and big doggies…