And now for the canine portion...Verdell "Little Brown Dog" Treme

Since the blog is called beauty and the canine, I suppose there should be a post about dogs!

Let's start with Verdell Sidewinder Treme. A lovely and unique canine mix of Rat Terrier and Redbone Coonhound. What's that you say? You've never heard of such a mix? Well, that is what makes Verdell so special. While he is the size of a beagle (maybe a bit taller), he has big brown eyes and the cutest puppy picture you've ever seen. As I was perusing through www.petfinder.com, I came across Verdell (his puppy pic is at the top of the page) with the following description:

msBreed: Terrier/HoundSex: Male Weight: 30 lbs adult Born: Oct 2001


Color: Tan with Black Highlights



Verdell is as cute as they come, with liquid brown eyes, sure to melt your heart and extra skin on his head to give a pouting. Verdell's favorite game is: you chase me, I'll chase you. And he always wins! Verdell will do well in a home with other animals, he has never not had company. Verdell is quite content to be held, but when the moment occurs he is off like a flash. You may remember his namesake from "As Good As It Gets". Verdell is as good as it gets and will expect the same from his new guardian. Exercise is something Verdell gets lots of and will require in his forever home. If you are looking for a personality plus pup, Verdell is your man. Verdell is current on all vaccinations and will be neutered and ready for adoption on January 2.





I adopted him January 6, 2002. Seriously, how could you resist those eyes?



Verdell is very serious and earnest and his big brown eyes contribute mightily to that description. He is also purposeful. When moving from room to room, he seems to always have a purpose. No wandering for Verdell; he is a dog on a mission to find the best seat in the house.


My dog described him as a little brown dog when he first met him. The name has stuck.


His legs are surprisingly long and this is what makes him just slightly taller than a beagle. He has perfect white feet and what has been described as a "perfect ear set".





Just like people, Verdell does not like everything. In an exclusive interview, Verdell Treme takes time out of his busy day to answer a few questions.





J: Verdell is such a unique name. Where did it come from?


V: While my lineage is somewhat questionable, I was named after a famous dog in a great movie. Maybe you've seen it, As Good As it Gets. The star of the movie is named Verdell. I still think the movie would have done even better had it been called, Verdell's Story. The movie dog's pic is to the right of mine. I would just like to point out that the dog's real name is Jill. I am the only Verdell I know. For more information on the dog in the movie, please refer to the following site. What's your next question?

http://209.85.165.104/search?q=cache:PCkt6HOEJFoJ:www.thepoop.com/verdell/default.asp+verdell&hl=en&gl=us&ct=clnk&cd=1

J: Well, moving right along. What are your favorite foods?
V: I love my Sweet Potato dog food by Pinnacle. My parents feed me the best! Outside of dog food, I must say I enjoy a bit of time with a jar of peanut butter. If my daddy forgets and leaves the peanut butter jar on the coffee table while he is gone, I have the best time. My tongue is fairly long, so I estimate that I have a good 45 minutes until I can't reach anymore...that's only if the jar is full though.

J: What other activities do you enjoy?
V: I enjoy running and walking. My mom used to take me to agility until she got mad when I started running the obstacle course the way I thought was best. Humans don't always know how to set it up so I can have the most fun with it.

J: Is there anything you do not enjoy?
V: Well, several actually. I hate riding in a car if I know we will be going on the highway. The trucks seem like they will veer into my side of the car and I simply can't get out of the way fast enough. I also don't like it when rude dogs invade my personal space. A fellow needs his own space to think and go about his business! I don't mind showing my pearly whites if necessary.

J: What do you think of Caesar Milan?
V: Caesar-Schmaesar. Pack-leader, yada yada yada. I don't worry with him. That's all the time I have for today. My daddy's coming home soon and I must prepare.

I would like to thank Verdell for his time. I hope we can secure another interview with him soon!


















The first time my dad saw him he said, "Well he's just a little brown dog!" And that he is.