Do you remember those Hypercolor t-shirts that were popular in the late 1980's? They changed color in response to heat. I know that I had one, but I don't remember wearing it much. It was one of those things that was cool in theory, but not so pretty in practice. ANYWAYS, Scooby's nose is kind of like a hypercolor t-shirt. In the cooler months, it is pinkish. In the summer months, it's brown. This cool phenomenon is pretty common in labs, and is called a snow nose. I love it. After his paws and his sweet spot, it is my favorite physical feature of our bubs.
Here are a few photos that demonstrate not only the snow nose, but his personality...
"I'll settle for a little attention, but can I have my breakfast now, please?"
(Snow nose shot - taken last week.)
Ain't nothing better than a sand covered, long-haired 95lb dog.
(Brown nose shot - taken this past summer.)
And ... a few extra pics, just for the fun of it.
When Scooby needs to go outside, he does a funny thing that is a mixture of sighing, clearing his throat, and fake coughing. He used to body slam the door with his hips, which was pretty funny. This way of getting our attention makes us laugh, too. I'm not sure if the sound in the following video is good, but you'll get a visual idea.
Happy New Year!
Tara
