Some of you may remember what happened between Ciara and Phantom when she was around five months old, just about the same age as Lightning is now. If you would like a refresher, just click HERE and watch the video.
Well, it is all happening again. The Momster thinks we may have a vampire in the pack.
It took a while for the Momster to make the connection. But we now think that this licking behavior is totally wrapped up in the arrival of those new "big boy" teeth in Lightning's mouth. Mom suspects that there may be some blood on his gums or some sort of smell or taste that is attracting Phantom. But why only Phantom is interested is quite the mystery. He does have some bizarre food likes and dislikes:)
Phantom: Don't believe a word of what you are reading here. I am just checking to see if Lightning got some of that duck jerky when I was sleeping.
Lightning: Heck, I don't care, I am rather enjoying all this attention from the patriarch of the pack.
And now it is time for me and Ciara to get our zoomies session underway. (Many of you have commented about how big Lightning is getting. That is true, but you can see Ciara is still bigger than him, and she is the smallest of the other three packmates.)
Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning
Note from Mom: Just a short update on our daughter's friends who were injured in the airshow crash. We can tell you that a husband and wife (our daughter's dear friends), the husband's brother, and the husband's parents were involved in the tragedy. Sadly to date, the husband's mother is still listed as "missing" and presumed deceased. EACH of the other four has lost a good portion of one leg and has multiple fractures to the other leg. All have had surgeries to repair the damage and help them on the road to recovery. All are doing well, given the circumstances. Once again, we thank you all for your prayers, good thoughts, and support.
Mee agrees wit Phantom...just checkin for da jerky.
ReplyDeleteContinued prayers for your friends.
Can't believe how big Lightning is getting! So handsome!
ReplyDeleteAlso, incredibly sorry about the tragedy that has befallen your daughter's friends. They will all be in our thoughts.
Oh dear, two such contrasting topics today. On a happy note, I am glad to see Lightning fitting in with the pack.
ReplyDeleteI am so so sad about your friends.
Mango Momma
Lightning is indeed growing so fast! Enjoy this time...
ReplyDeleteAgain, so very sorry about your daughter's friends. So so tragic.
We'll continue to keep your daughter's friends in our thoughts...
ReplyDeleteI once saw a special on wolves in which they greeted each other by barring their teeth and then smelling one another's teeth. (The handlers greeted them this way as well. They barred their teeth and let the wolves smell them; they didn't smell the wolves teeth! BOL!!) Clearly, both Ciara and Lightning submit to Phantom when he's "checking their gums", maybe it's some old left over lupine dominance thing. Or maybe Amber's right - he's just checking the youngsters for duck jerky!! BOL!! It's really interesting. My dogs do this, but mostly as a form of affection; and not often...
Well... way back THEN.. I thought it was gettin close to time fur Ciara to have her WhoWhoectomy... BUTT I am SURE that is NOT the case this time. hehehe
ReplyDeleteI still have my paws crossed fur the air show victims.
Only The Phantom knows fur sure!
ReplyDeleteHugz&Khysses,
Khyra
PeeEssWoo: Mom says woo know how she's been thinking about all those affekhted ;-(
Catching up and so happy to see Lightning growing by leaps and bounds. At the same time, so very sorry to hear of your friends' tragedy. Our hearts and thoughts are with them.
ReplyDeleteYour dogs are beautiful. I have a black lab and shih tzu inside and an English Setter outside.
ReplyDeleteI love my dogs.
We lost our son 7 years ago. JOshua would be 24 now. My little shih tzu has been by my side for every tear that I cry. I love that little girl. Her name is Sammi.
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we would be looking for that jerky for sure..glad to hear your friends are recovering
ReplyDeleteBenny & Lily
I say let Phantom do whatever he wants!
ReplyDeleteIt may sound bizarre but I think that Lightning now approaching adulthood is putting off some pheramones that Phantom is picking up on. He's probably asserting his Alpha station to the young man. Tsar is really into checking the mouths of the other dogs, too.
ReplyDeleteI think you do have a vampire among you!
ReplyDeleteI can see the difference when you compare Lightning and Ciara together. It is difficult to gauge how big Lightning is when he is by himself!
We too have a couple of vampires or doctors as we call them in our house. If anybody has a boo-boo of any kind, Dr. Brut and Dr. Chance can always find them and lick them to death!!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about your daughters friends. Paws crossed.
Ciara and Lightning are so gorgeous when they sit together!
ReplyDeleteWe are so sad,, for those in the accident... we will continually keep prayers and thoughts going to them. Such a sad tradgedy
love
tweedles
It's sweet seeing Phantom with the pups and it would be interesting to know why he does that but we bet he won't tell!
ReplyDeleteWe'll continue keeping the family in our prayers.
I am pretty sure Phantom is just working on his Halloween costume. BOL!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for this poor family. They will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Your pal, Pip
Just doing a dental check up!! So cute of Lightning to cooperate :)
ReplyDeleteWyatt
First up! Everybody in your pack is positively gorgeous!!! I think it must be some sort of hormone thing.
ReplyDeleteSecondly, my heart goes out to your daughter's friends...that is so very much for one family to bear. My prayers will continue
mama to Chloe and LadyBug
Vampire in your house, sounds so scary but I thinks they are so kind, they won't hurt you! :)
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Phantom, you are the face of innocence!!
ReplyDeleteOh Phantom! But you look so innocent! Lightning - you are getting so big!
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry to hear about your daughter's friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.
take care
Clive and Murray
Hello Everybuddy, I like your style Phantom. You know, every meal time I always have to lick Rory's mouth just to get any leftover food out. Mum loves it cause then she doesn't get slobbered on by Rory hehehe.
ReplyDeleteWe are still sending our very good wishes to your friends involved in the air crash.
Take care all, love Stella and Rory (and Carol) x
Puppyhood with an older packmate...such fun. : )
ReplyDeleteKeeping your friends in our thoughts.
Mom says she thinks Phantom is giving the new arrivals sugars! Geesh! I like the idea of vampire myself!
ReplyDeleteYour pal,
Mack
PS: Saying special prayers for your sissy's friends.
We're so behind in reading the blogs - so sorry to hear about your daughter's friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with their family. What a tragedy.
ReplyDeleteXOXO
The Rocky Creek Scotties and Ivy
Phantom is such a character! I love seeing him "in action".
ReplyDeleteWill Lightning's eyes remain two different colors? It looks gorgeous... but I'm guessing it's a phase until the blue eye changes color. Is that the pattern with Sibes?
I'm so so sorry about that family. That is terrible beyond words. We are keeping all paws and fingers crossed for them.
I loved the video and seeing lighting just rolling around. There is just something about puppies with older dogs - I love to watch how they interact.
ReplyDeleteI found this really interesting, I would have never thought that the licking was cause the gums were bleeding, really cool to sit back and watch dogs behavior.
Im so sorry about your daughters friends. Please keep us posted and we send our prayers.
We're so sorry to hear about your daughter's friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.
ReplyDeleteThor and Jack
You have so much fun at your house! So sad about your daughter's friends....they will be in our thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteSo, Phantom is the dentist of the pack. Ciara still charms with that sweet smile.
ReplyDeleteI am glad that sweet lightening is fitting in so well. I just love those eyes.. I am keeping your friends in my thoughts and prayers for the long road they have ahead.. Hugs GJ xx
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry to hear about your friends.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the "black hole" comment. Too cute!
Hugs,
This only goes to show that Phantom is welcoming Lightning into the pack or just a Vampire!
ReplyDeleteMom and I send our best to your friends and hope that they recover quickly.
woos, Tessa
i think you're right about the teething.
ReplyDeletei'm so sorry to hear about the tragedy of your friends. the other day we were walking the dogs in the farms at sun down and a trick plane was doing acrobats in the sky above us, practicing. he stalled his plane on purpose and came very close to us. i for one did NOT appreciate that. we went right home. i'm not a fan of air shows these days. even so, it's sad that those who are have been hurt or killed.
We continue to woo healing energy and strength to your friends as they mend both physically and mentally from the horror.
ReplyDeleteWe are starting to see a lot of the same focus around the muzzles of everyone but WD in the White Dog Army...lots of face nuzzling and "kisses" (also ear sniffs). Our White Ones are certainly beyond teething, maybe has to do with pack identification? It is fascinating to watch unfold.
Glad to see Phantom mentoring the new boy.
Going to pass all this info on :-) HUGS AND LOTS OF LOVE X X X
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Whatever the reason, I think their behavior is adorable, not usre who enjoys it more! :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a tragedy for all concerned in the air crash!
Wow, those snoot sniffs are the bestest way to see who's been munching on what! At least everyone is getting along. :)
ReplyDeleteGrr and Woof,
Sarge, COP
Hi, I ship tradeshows to a lot of air shows and I never want to go these, I'm sure they are safe, but they still are bothersome to me. :(
ReplyDeleteI am very sad for all our friends, it is such a tragic accident. I'll keep praying for you and your friends.
I LOVE your new header, I forgot to mention that the other day!
Little Lightning is just sooo cute! Does she talk a lot?
xxoo
Deborah
You had something nice for dinner!
ReplyDeleteFabulous photos as always!
We continue to send positive thoughts for your friends.
Big Nose Pokes
The Thugletsx
Could seriously get lost in Lightening's eyes.
ReplyDeleteAROOOF!
Boondocks & The Love Shack Pack
oh what a beeeeautiful pack you are!
ReplyDeleteAt least Lightning is a good boy and lets Phantom do whatever he wants.
ReplyDeleteI am SO very sorry to hear about the tragedy and sorry for all the injuries and even missing. Just awful. :(
Oh,yeah - just checking for particles of duck jerky!
ReplyDeleteThe Road Dogs
So terribly sorry about your friends. How tragic. Prayers coming their way and wishes that their mother is soon found. That is just so tragically horrible.
ReplyDeleteVampire leader Phantom. That's his secret to his youthful good looks!