Mushu the Bichon Frise

Jeanne stopped by my blog and commented on Mushu.  But since I still can't comment back on my blog, I thought I would answer her question here.  She has a good eye.  Mushu is indeed a Bichon Frise.  What I want to know though is, why is it everytime I see another Bichon....Mushu is so much more....ummm....erm....fluffie?  Personally I think he's just big boned.  Take a look at Jeanne's little Princess!  So cute.  Those pictures are absolutely priceless.  I want one of Mushu with the Easter Bunny!  And I swear this Christmas there will be a picture of Mushu with Santa.  I don't care how dumb my husband thinks it is.

I've also had a couple people ask how we picked out the name Mushu.  Remember back in the 90's when the Disney movie 'Mulan' came out?  I LOVED the movie.  I also liked what the name Mushu stood for.....Guardian of the family.  A little bit from the site says "Mushu might be pint-sized, but he has more than enough personality....." 

So with that, this was Mushu after his day at the spa groomers yesterday.

I am saying "Mushu?  Mushu?  Mushu?" and he's saying "I refuse to look at you until you take this stupid green thing off my neck.

 

But I'm smarter and catch him in the side mirror.

So he shows me because even though I specifically park out of the way of the puddle on the driveway.  He goes out of his way to walk through it.  And no matter how much I call him....he refuses to turn around.

But I'm smarter because I trick him with the word "treat".

 

But he catches on quick and shows me he never had any intention of being sucked-in by the word 'treat' and was just going to have a nice cool refreshing drink out of this gross puddle.

 

So he comes inside and rolls on the rug to get the itchy scratchy hairs off from the groomers......

And instantly stops when I try and take pictures of him.  Notice he's trying not to look at me?

And as soon as I go to walk up the stairs....he starts rolling again.....

But instantly stops when I take the first picture.

I tell you.  He's worse than a two year old sometimes.

Comments

[Debbie]

THAT is hilarious! I love this series of pictures. The captions below make them priceless. I can so see her rolling about and then suddenly stop when the camera clicks.

I've tried a few times to take a picture of my dog when she's leaping about, excited for a walk, but I just have to bring the camera up to my face and she runs up to me.

[Nancy]

What a total sweetheart of a dog! And I love the name!!!!

[Sirdar]

He sure has personality. Cute little guy!!

[Heather]

Great name for a doggie...I can never get Ripley to pose and hardly have any good pictures of her...she sees me taking her picture and she has to get up and lick me or go for a pet. My old dog ,Dave, who had to be put down 5 years ago would pose no problem. I would have him sit and stay in front of the fireweed or in front of a goofy sign...he was such a smart, sweet dog. I miss him so much!! sniff!sniff!!

[Jeanne P]

ROFL!! This series of pics is a riot! EXACTLY typical bichon...the STARE!! The I'm Not Turning Around Unless You Take Off Stupid Clothing Look! The I'm Not Being Photographed No Matter What Look!! And The Very Famous Just Got Groomed Now Gotta Go Get Really Dirty Look!! Don't listen to your husband....go get Mushu's pics taken with Santa AND the Easter Bunny! Actually, my groomer has a professional photographer come to the shop...so it's just a more expensive grooming that day! But, so fun...she hates it...I think it's fun!! You Go Girl!! Keep up the good work, Joy! Love your Blog! and Thanks for the "Spotlighted Post"!! I'll continue to be a loyal subscriber to your feed....rolling on the floor each and every time you get started on one of your rants!! Hugs to Mushu! Ciao for now!

[Steffi]

It´s a so cute little dog!