This picture of Riley was taken at his first birthday. Maureen Ravelo, Riley’s owner, said she posted this picture on her facebook page and since then the picture has gone viral. People are getting a huge kick out of Riley’s pose.
This isn’t the first time Riley has “smiled”. Apparently he has been making expressions for awhile. She said he can do different faces. She said part of him is snobbish especially when he is disturbed when sleeping. But she said Riley is just a “pampered poodle with a playful attitude”.
Now my dogs don’t smile but let me tell you – their eyes. Oh my God……Shadow…….he knows exactly how to stare at you and no one can resist his charms……he knows how to work it. Since Shadow knows quite a few tricks, he knows how to work them too. His favorite trick is giving me his paw for a treat. He will wave his left leg (yes, he’s a leftie like me) incessantly as if he was waving to a crowd just to get a treat.
Then there’s Jazz…..he and I have staring contests……seriously…….to see who will look away first……so comical. He normally gives in (haha) and lies down and looks at me and wants me to rub his belly. Too funny! He wins anyway, doesn’t he?
The two of them together waiting for a treat is sooo funny. I’ll ask them to shake their paws. And they do. They each give their paw and criss-cross them with each other’s paws. Is that cute or what?
Do my dogs smile? No. But they sure do entertain me!
This is one of many reasons why people have pets! They bring relief, a smile, a cuddle and provide unconditional love and entertainment, no matter what.
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