Hello once again. It's me, Lyric. A couple of weeks ago I mentioned here that our pack would be listing our Christmas wish lists here at Presto Dog. Being the senior statesperson and  the prettiest Shetland Sheepdog of them all in our den, I'm gonna go first with mine. So, here goes...

First, I'd like to sink my teeth into a big, delicious steak. You know, something like the humans eat when they have dinner. But, I'm also a reasonable kind of dog and will settle for ground round or even hamburger, for crying out loud. I'm practically drooling thinking about the succulent flavors I'd taste as I chomp into that meat. Yummy!

And, I don't necessarily want to spoil the meal by having to eat a piece of bread along with the meat, so I hope Santa doesn't think he can get me a McDonald's Big Mac, wrap it up and think that's gonna fulfill my wishes...no sir! I want the real thing: one lb. of choice, prime US Grade A meat, as certified by the FDA. But, I'll take that Big Mac hamburger if a steak isn't feasible.

Anyway, let's go on. I think I'd also like to get a new chewie or two, but the kind of one that's easy to chew. None of that hard, difficult-to-manage rawhide for me; I've been around for a couple of years and know there are thin, tasty chewies out there for those of us who are aspire to a more discriminating  taste. I'm part of that strata, you know!

And, let's not forget a toy for me, too. Something like a plastic doll with my son Declan's picture on it would be most appropriate. You might have read previously that me & him sometimes don't get along; I think it's 'cause we both have this strong alpha tendency. When one of us wants to boss the other around, neither wants to budge; let's just say this sometimes results in a "disagreement" between the two of us. So, a doll with his likeness on it would be so great to chew on.

Finally, I'd love to get my own, personal water dish. Those other Shelties who live with me (the aforementioned Declan and Lily) sometimes slob things up.  Oh, there's also that Collie Douglas who's the absolute biggest slob in the world when he drinks! He actually submerges his nose in the water bowl when he guzzles his water & when he lifts his head, he drips water all over the floor and anyone else who's near him since he's so much taller than us three Shelties. Yuck! Anyway, I like to be neat, so my own private dish would be most appreciated.

Thank you. Santa. I'll be waiting for you! And be sure to check back here at Presto Dog soon. I think Lily'as gonna list her wish list for Santa next.

Lyric-Smiling for Santa