Let's see

yes, we've been lazy in posting pics. we'll have to get around to that. reality is, we've been lazy just getting pictures off the cameras lately.

sumo's been a good boy latey. still barking on occasion at the random stranger during walks (usually male). chibi however, is getting tired of his noise during the walks and usually let's him know when it's he's been barking too much and it is time to move on (ramming into him, screaming at him, or generally putting his head in her mouth).

he still has the habit/behavior of grabbing a toy and barking at people when he see's them or gets too excited. not sure why, but it is still just as amusing to watch :)

we watched an interesting show on the animal planet the other day "Dogs 101". the show essentially goes over dogs breed by breed (no shiba inu yet), and describes the size, behavior, traits, and general ownership information (good for families, size of house required, amount of exercise, etc.). it also warns that it's only a breed generalization, your results will vary.

a commonality we've come to really embrace. sumo and chibi couldnt be more different. we love them both, but they are definitely different dogs. the only question is, "would sumo be sumo, if he had been the first dog in the house, or the more dominant dog in the house? is he only the way he is, because chibi is there?"

we'll never know for sure, but it's interesting to wonder.