ok, this isn't exactly the shot i was looking for. sidney dog is really camera shy, she won't look into the camera for a million doggie treats.

but she will bring down those ringnecks, three legs or not. the husband has always called her WonderDog during hunting season (complete with song). she is an ace and i know he was very sad last year thinking she might be done--not for his sake but for hers too.

they opened up the public fields last weekend for in-state hunters and the two of them went for a little walk. the husband said she was like a puppy again, having a blast and running through the fields. he couldn't get her to quit. they brought home one pheasant and a couple of really big smiles.

yes, she smiles. all the way up to her eyes.

such a good girl.