10 things to love about Suki

So often rescue focuses on the sad stories that result in these sweet little dogs ending up in rescue. So I thought for this post I would ignore the rescue side of Suki, and her current health issues and list some of the physical and social things about Suki that make her so special.

1. Prancing - When she walks Suki lifts her front paws high in the air and sets them down gently, almost like a little Lippazaner horse. She even does this while she's running at a slow pace.

2. Lack of Coordination - some of this is probably just the puppy in her, but sometimes when she gets excited during playtime she will jump around and eventually fall on her back because she's being such a spaz. Her funny pratfalls always keep us giggling.

3. Her sparkling eyes - Even when Suki's mange was at its worst and the top of her head was one big sore you hardly noticed it because her eyes are so sparkly that they draw you in. Another thing about her eyes is that they are ringed in black that then stretches out in a way that looks like she's put on eyeliner and is going for a Cleopatra look.

4. Her crooked tail - when relaxed her tail is upright but it has a little twist to her left. Just a little quirk that fits her personality.

5. Her beauty mark - On the left side of her white snout Suki has a small dark spot that we call her beauty spot. It's tres' Marilyn. The funny thing is that all of her whiskers are white except the one black one that grows from that spot.

6. Drinking water - When drinking water Suki has an odd and slightly messy technique. She reaches across the water to the far side of the bowl, lapping her tongue against the bowl. The result is a lot of splashes, but boy does she LOVE her water. At times I wonder if she wasn't given water often where she spent the first part of her life. She constantly checks the bowl to make sure there's water in it, even if she doesn't feel like having any.

7. Burping - Thanks to the odd way that Suki drinks, she gets a lot of air going in with the water. Anytime she drinks a substantial amount (or even eats for that matter) about 30 seconds after she's done she lets out this loud burp. It is hilarious to hear it coming from such a petite little thing.

8. Ladybug spots - Suki's spots on her back are fairly symmetrical and they remind me of ladybug spots: one on her rump, two (across from each other) on her rear flanks, one in the middle of her back, and then finally, two across from each other on her shoulders.

9. Back of her ears - The back of Suki's ears are so beautiful. They start as a black at the base and gradually merge into a beautiful, rich red-brown color. But the edges are outlined in black. They are so velvety and the color change is so perfect!

10. Temperment - Last, but most enjoyable is the wonderful temperment that Ms. Suki has. Now we love our dog Frodo to a fault, but he is a notoriously nervous and neurotic dog. Suki's sweet and even temperment has astounded us - we were so used to Frodo and all his fears. She is confident without being pushy and dominant, loving without being super needy. She'll sit on your lap if you want or if you're busy she'll play by herself by throwing around a toy. She's full of kisses and hugs and sweetness - just a wonderful dog who will make someone an amazing companion.