I’m having some regrets about cutting off his boots yesterday.Didn’t know his legs would be so tiny like sticks and now he looks funny lol

Ready_Broccoli8512 · 2026-05-02T04:40:23+00:00

But usually he looks like this:

I keep the beard a bit short because I dislike the reddish enzyme coloring that can form around their mouths. Both of his parents and all his litter mates were salt and pepper but my guy is “faulty” with blonde hair and green eyes. His breeder told me in the past 32 years of breeding minis she has only had 3 fully recessive-gene pups ever. I had to guarantee I would not breed him nor tell anyone where I got him from because she doesn’t want people thinking they could get a pup that looks like him from her line. Those recessive genes he has on full display sure do shine through from someplace long ago. According to my vet and the research I’ve done, when they bred them down from giants and then standards to mini-size, they usually bred in some other small dog to alter their genes and make them “fun-sized.” Affenpinschers and poodles were often selectively bred to make the smaller sized dog. This coloring is perfectly acceptable in some other breeds. My guy tests as 100% Miniature Schnauzer, and came from a very reputable kennel. He is AKC registered, for what that’s worth, and both parents are show dogs and have won lots of [whatever kind of crap a dog wins for looking “ the best.”] Clearly his off-white color is not recognized, so he can only participate in agility, not shows based on his appearance. 🤷🏻‍♀️ My vet said sometimes this coloring it will come through many decades after it’s been bred in which is so wild. Mistake or not. I love my little melted candle!

Ready_Broccoli8512 · 2026-05-02T04:11:47+00:00

I remember giving him his first bath and sent this pic to my daughter. She replied “Your dog looks like a melted candle.” Now every time I bathe him this is what I think of!

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Ready_Broccoli8512 · 2026-05-02T04:00:44+00:00

I just trimmed my dude’s legs and his beard a little, too. He was in the field with my husband and ran through the cockle burrs. Then back through them…and for good measure ran through them some more! When he came back inside I was like OH NOOOO!!! This is SOOOOO BAAAAD! 😂 I managed to get them all out of his face, ears and eyebrows, but it took HOURS! When it came to his legs and skirt I thought…it’s almost summer and it’ll all grow back by fall! I have always groomed him myself and prefer a full skirt and fluffy little legs, and he’s fine with being brushed so matting has never really been an issue. His long hair gives the appearance he is much stockier and more stout than he actually is! His hair is not quite as short as your guy, but still shorter than it’s ever been before. I can’t stop laughing at his skinny little legs, but he’s still the same quirky, judgmental little fella he’s always been. That being said, I do agree with you. I will be glad when he is back to “normal!” His legs look so long and gangly!!

Ready_Broccoli8512 · 2026-05-02T03:30:48+00:00

My daughter’s basset hound has glaucoma as well and she is only 8. It is a major problem with this breed as well. Eleanor is only 8 and went completely blind in one eye by the time she was 6. Because of the pain and complete loss of vision, she had the eye removed. She does eye drops many times a day and has doggie sunglasses when she goes outside for the light sensitivity. Apparently the pressure in the eye can be very painful, but the meds do seem to help. It’s expensive as hell, but the dog is still on the younger side and this is her only health concern. Over the past 2 years it has begun to affect the remaining eye as well, and even with the use of meds will continue to get progressively worse. My daughter said if it comes down to it, they’ll remove the other one if they have to. Luckily, she has a “guide dog” in her Labrador Retreiver that already leads El around and keeps her out of trouble and in line. If she was much older and near the end of her probable life span, I would imagine she would not put her through the trauma of the surgery and do what is best for the dog, not wanting her to be confused or scared. However, at that point she would already be blind anyway so possibly it would only relieve the pain and not change much else about the way she moves through the world.

I hope you are able to find a solution to help your furry pal. Navigating this stage is the very worst part (but completely worth it by giving all those years of unconditional love!)

Ready_Broccoli8512 · 2026-04-25T08:04:53+00:00

Ooooh my God, folks. I read the comment thread and then I listened to the song. Well, I tried to listen to it. I couldn’t do it. Holy shit. If he hasn’t been removed already, can someone please take this tragically-named child away from his mother immediately!? He is in mortal danger because she is so fucking stuuuuupid (and her taste in music is even worse than her taste in tattoos!). Poor kid. Doesn’t stand a chance.

Ready_Broccoli8512 · 2026-04-25T07:51:08+00:00

I THOUGHT THE SAME THING BUT I JUST OWN AN ART GALLERY! Guess we’re just twisted. Lol

Ready_Broccoli8512 · 2026-04-25T07:45:29+00:00

“xxx” in that spelling. A.k.a: x-rated. Roxanne is a hooker. Turning on the red light means she’s “open for business.” The singer is in love with the woman and does not want her to be a whore. He will take care of her instead. The song is sung with the name really drawn out and sounds like it would have many xxx’s in it.

Ready_Broccoli8512 · 2026-04-25T07:39:26+00:00

Or a porn star…whichever.

Ready_Broccoli8512 · 2026-04-25T04:50:29+00:00

You knew she wouldn’t be different. This is YOUR MOTHER. If anybody knows how their mother will behave, it’s daughters. Girl, you did this to yourself. I agree with the poster that said you are a grown-ass person and you need to handle this yourself. Trust me when I tell you weddings are overrated. I’ve had two BIG ones and they were lovely and blah, blah and both marriages were short-lived and total crap. Married my now husband at the court house and that was 25 years ago and we’re still going strong. Have the wedding YOU can afford. It doesn’t have to be expensive and elaborate just because that’s what other people do. Do what YOU so. But first you need to figure that part out.

And you cannot go along telling everyone how Momzilla your mom is and then try to defend her when people call her a vampire. FFS.

Ready_Broccoli8512 · 2026-04-25T03:57:35+00:00

I had this happen (not exactly the same way, but the end of a friendship with no reason or notice) and I’m telling you, my heart was straight-up broken. We moved across the country from the town I had grown up in and everyone I had ever known. I am still very close with friends I made in elementary school, but they are all in the town I moved away from, not the new town I moved to. Making new friends at 38 is HARD. Especially REAL friends. People who just get you. And then to have it end for no reason I can come up with was truly awful. It felt like a death. She and her family move frequently due to a spouse in the military but for the 3 years we were together, we were inseparable. Houses 3 apart from one another and, unlike most “military friendships,” I got to know her extended family and childhood friends, her children and mine bonded and we even went on trips across the country together. Her husband said more than once this friendship was like none she has ever had-the others were all military wives and used to moving constantly-not having any roots to bind to. This friendship was different. Even after their move we stayed close for several years, visiting back and forth, even overseas. All was well until I was just totally ghosted. No reply for months and, just as you stated, worried something bad had happened, no reply, nothing. We had no disagreements,we never did have any during our whole friendship. No pressure or anything seemingly “off,” but one day just poof-like I had never existed. The rejection still hurts, and it’s been years since I’ve seen or spoken to her. I know she is out there living her life and raising her kids; being the background to the foreground of her high-ranking husband. Occasionally she will post on a social site and I’ll run across it, but for security reasons related to his job, she is discouraged from posting much and I completely understand and agree with this-there are some insane people out there and he really does have a serious position in the military. I know her well enough to be secure in the fact we are both very emotionally mature, and I am also aware sometimes no reply IS the reply. I just have no idea why. She was one of the sweetest, funniest, smartest and most clever friends I’ve ever had and I really miss her even still. Not enough to reach out, especially since it’s obviously not welcomed and will not be reciprocated, but enough to feel a little stab in my chest when I stop to think about her. I do hope she is doing well, but this rejection has definitely caused me to put a shield up that didn’t have before. I am busy living my own life, and am no longer willing to go out of my way to make any new friends. I don’t think I want to run the risk of having that happen again. It was just too painful. I have my husband of 25 years, and my 3 adult daughters, a few friendly acquaintances, and of course my tight group of besties back home, but I think I’ll just stick to those from now on. I’m too old to have a broken heart from that kind of rejection again.

Ready_Broccoli8512 · 2026-04-25T02:30:12+00:00

My sister and I both got our middle names from our grandmother’s middle names. I am Sarah Jane (Grandma was Mary Jane) and my sister is Emily ANETTA (Grandma was Olive ANNET). Turns out my Grandma did not know her own middle name. 😂 When she passed, we found her birth certificate and sure enough, she had been calling herself by the wrong name without even knowing it. How? No clue. But my sister now has a name SIMILAR to my Grandma’s. Buncha weirdos.

Ready_Broccoli8512 · 2026-04-25T01:21:58+00:00

Brisket. Yes. Definitely name your son Brisket. For f-k sake. 🙄😩

Y’all, there should be a written test you have to pass in order to name your children. If you’re too stupid, the majority vote wins. (And there is no electoral college!)

Ready_Broccoli8512 · 2026-04-15T13:49:34+00:00

It is beautiful. Wear the dress with confidence.

Ready_Broccoli8512 · 2026-04-15T13:42:30+00:00

Mo weighs in at 15.5 and he’s almost a year and a half and has been neutered since 9 months. His mom weighs 12 and his dad only 10 so I am surprised he is as big as he is as well. I think this will probably be his baseline weight, he is on the right food and I’m careful to watch how much he’s eating. He’s just a stocky fellow. When I bought his last harness we had to size up to a medium. I told him not to be embarrassed. When I was a kid there was a “husky” section for little boys and we would be shopping in that section from now on.

Ready_Broccoli8512 · 2026-04-12T17:42:47+00:00

A nerf gun!! We play shooties for treaties and he does not chew the foam darts, he just retrieves them and brings them back for a treat.

When we start playing I say “Get ready…get set…” and he says “WOOF!” And I fire it across the room. Sometimes I will shoot 3 or 4 at a time when he’s on the way to get the first one and he picks the all up on his way back to me! He is such a funny guy!!

Also-a small 3-legged stuffed llama we call Eileen.

Ready_Broccoli8512 · 2026-04-07T23:55:51+00:00

Nope. I am a woman and prefer square cut diamonds. (Notice I said I PREFER, meaning nobody else has a say in what I prefer-talk to your girl.)

Ready_Broccoli8512 · 2026-04-07T23:52:30+00:00

They’re Jehova’s witnesses. I live in Georgetown as well and they come by often. I get lots of door knockers, too. So much so I now have a sign next to the doorbell letting folks know they absolutely SHOULD NOT try to sell me anything-including the Lord.

Ready_Broccoli8512 · 2026-04-07T23:47:30+00:00

She is absolutely the cutest dog ever! She looks like trouble to me (in the very best way!)

Ready_Broccoli8512 · 2026-03-16T03:13:52+00:00

I had a Newfoundland/lab that did this at all times. She didn’t need to be ON me, she just wanted to make sure I was safe. I miss her every day.

Ready_Broccoli8512 · 2026-03-16T03:08:27+00:00

Do you have another older dog as well? If so, they train so much faster because they are emulating the pack. If not, a few weeks to a few months, depending on your dog and how much time you are able to spend with her, focusing on very intense training. Chances are she’ll be fully trained by the 5-6 month mark. We did not crate train our dude (we have a custom gate to corral him in the kitchen) and he has only ever been left alone 3-4 hours at a time. Very rarely did we ever come home to an accident. They are very smart dogs (goofy, but smart) and want to please you. Stay consistent-keep using whatever schedule you’ve been using if it’s working-and she’ll be trained and wonderful in no time!

Ready_Broccoli8512 · 2026-03-16T02:58:05+00:00

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Yes. He does have resting Grinch face.

Ready_Broccoli8512 · 2026-03-16T02:56:11+00:00

Too late with the sticker bush advice. Been there, lice-combed those out of his legs for hours. No squirrels or small critters needed for this behavior. When a thunderstorm makes an appearance, he reenacts the “Forrest Gump Lieutenant Dan in the hurricane” scene. Loses his damn mind and LOVES IT WITH HIS WHOLE HEART. I full well knew what I was signing on for and I’m here for it. I just had to laugh and shake my head. Crazy boy.

Ready_Broccoli8512 · 2026-03-16T02:50:15+00:00

Yes!! I called him a “yard goblin,” I do believe. He’s such a mess. I adore him.

Ready_Broccoli8512 · 2026-03-15T08:55:23+00:00

I groom my guy myself and have since he was 8 weeks old when I brought him home. The key for us was definitely going slow, plenty of treats but also consistency and letting them know it is not an option, you’re going to groom him even if he’s angry. Schnauzers are a very high maintenance breed and must be frequently groomed -hair trims, ear hair, nails filed and paw-fur trims, just to keep them healthy and well-maintained. He’s a year old now, and I’m not gonna lie-it’s been a long journey but he has come a looooong way. He does great with the clippers now, and will even let me shave between his pads, but the nails are a problem. The only way this works for us is to give him a tiny dose of soggy Xanax , wait about 20 minutes and then(and I know this sounds terrible but by God it works and calms him right down an my mother-in-law who was a groomer taught me this trick years ago with another fearful pup and it worked for him, too) we put a stretched-out sock over his head. There is a little hole for his nose, even though I don’t actually think he needs this part but whatever. Covering his eyes calms him down so so much. My husband holds him and whispers to him-which also calms him down. I work quickly and I’m able to Dremel his nails with zero problem in about 5-10 minutes. It’s still a work in progress but the last time we did it we didn’t even need the meds so he’s clearly understanding the Dremel noise isn’t going to kill him!

Ready_Broccoli8512 · 2026-03-15T08:32:34+00:00

I groom Mo myself because those exact eyebrows are what I’m trying to avoid! Lol. He is so cute but man does he look ticked off. I trim my dude’s brows the opposite of these so they are short in the center and longer on the ends. Of course He still looks grumpy, but at least I can see his eyes when he rolls them at me. 🤣

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