Although he's been partially blind for many years (his current owner says he "walks by Braille"), Chichi still manages to get around, although he tends to bump into furniture.
Now, I don't know Chichi's secret to living to such a ripe old age, but I can show you mine:
It starts with sleeping in late on Parental Unit's pillow...
And I like to do a bit of yoga-type stretching, preferably on my back, right before I join Parental Unit downstairs for breakfast...
Breakfast is followed by a walk, some squirrel chasing, and perhaps a rousing game of fetch, before I retire to the couch for an afternoon nap.
I don't know if I'll make it to 23, but I think I've got a pretty good start-what do you all think?
We'd love to hear your "longevity routines"!
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My older sister TaiChi crossed The Bridge a few months ago at the ripe old age of 20; she was a miniature poodle, and while she was mostly blind, she could smell a steak from a mile away! Having had over a year to observe her techniques, I would definitely say that sleeping on the soft pillows on the Big Dog Bed (where Mom and Dad sleep) was high on her list of beauty/restorative techniques. Power napping was also key. I can only hope that I follow in her (ancient) footsteps!
*kissey face*
-Fiona (and Abby the Mutant Puppy)
Well, Lilac will be fifteen in September. She's just a sassy old broad who does what she wants, when she wants, without concern for human conventions!
Bunny
Bocci,
Your routine and mine are pretty much the same. I guess grreat minds do think alike after all!
Woofs and Licks,
Maggie Mae
PeeS Mom just read all about ChiChi this morning!
Sounds like a great plan to me, Bocci! :)
We don't know why but PL2 just fainted... PROBABLY THINKING OF ANOTHER EIGHTEEN YEARS WITH US HAHAHAHAH but seriously our routine is VERY similar..... We think that kids PL was very very lucky.. Love and kisses A and A
cute!!!!!!
Kissslobbers
El'bow & Hauwii
Wow-it sounds like those poodles are long-lived, Fiona! Maggie Mae and Pup Fan-I agree that good minds do think alike!
A+A, you're hysterical! I hope your PL2 has recovered from the swoon-you need to be prepared with smelling salts, I guess :-)
Your buddy,
Bocci
I think your routine is perfect. Let me add one caution... stay out of doggy daycares!!!
Chichi is amazing and cute too! He sure doesn't look his age! Mom says that if I live to be 23, my life is only half over! I swear by my yogurt!
Love ya lots,
Maggie
ChiChi is pawesome!
Good food, lots of naps, nice walkies... that is my routine.
I loved yours too!
Kisses and hugs
Lorenza
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