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Old 11-25-2012, 08:48 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I just realized that Spirit, 8 months old now, has never rolled in the grass. My golden retriever always does.

Is this a breed characteristic or is Spirit unusual this way? I kinda like it ... he stays clean
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Old 11-25-2012, 08:52 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I think you are just lucky Enjoy it. On a side note: I did notice through the years, that my female shepherd loves to do all the yucky stuff, and my male shepherds always stayed clean. LOL I always called Ginger my little piggy
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Old 11-26-2012, 10:01 AM   #3 (permalink)
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I think it just depends on the dog. My Hector loves to roll when he's relaxed and happy.
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Old 11-26-2012, 10:08 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Hi Jo!
Depends on the dog. My oldest girl rolls around, youngest girl doesn't...last male only did it on occasion.

(Can't wait to see the pics of the tree).

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Yup, you're lucky! Kyleigh, female, loves loves loves to roll in grass, and dirt, and mud, and water!
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Old 11-26-2012, 11:26 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Gunner's a "rolling in the grass" fool. Does it every chance he gets.

Even when we're out on walks.
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Old 11-26-2012, 11:36 AM   #7 (permalink)
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I think it just depends on the dog. My Hector loves to roll when he's relaxed and happy.

Yep, I've also made the connection to being relaxed and happy.

Need I say anything else?
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Old 11-26-2012, 11:56 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Hondo rarely rolls. He will lay on his back with his legs in the air, but that's about it. My Golden, Doxie & Lacy all roll around in the grass/dirt/mud etc.
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Gaia's not one for rolling in the grass but will never pass up a good roll in a mud puddle.
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Old 11-26-2012, 12:08 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Gunner says "come on, try it, you'll love it".
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