The term Cynic (a school of Hellenistic philosophy) comes from the word dog. A dog doesn’t obey human rules but does what feels natural to it — which is how the Cynics tried to live.
There were mixed reactions to the Cynics, but some really fun stories about them.
we had a dog that loved to play in the snow… I’d make miniature snowmen, and he’d storm in and stomp it down before I could build it up! If I could get him to sit and stay, I’d build a row of ‘em, and when I’d say go get ‘em, he’d go bonkers and stomp ’em all flat! Lol!!
Regarding all the comments relating to how many words our dogs can recognize — “On average, dogs can learn about 165 words. More intelligent breeds like the Border Collie, Standard Poodle, and German Sheperd can remember an average of 250 words. In contrast, regular untrained dogs can remember an average of 89. Dogs generally have a comprehension level akin to a two-year-old child.” — from Woofandbeyond.com
sirbadger about 1 month ago
That is a better thing to scent roll in.
ᴮᴼᴿᴱᴰ2ᴰᴱᴬᵀᴴ about 1 month ago
now rub my belly!
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace about 1 month ago
It’s a dog’s life. By definition.
rasputin's horoscope about 1 month ago
The always-relatable Roscoe : )
Zykoic about 1 month ago
Dig, bark, chase squirrels, bark, eat, bark, sleep, hump, bark, dig…I love being retired.
iggyman about 1 month ago
“Leaf” me alone Earl!
juicebruce about 1 month ago
Look Opal ! Earl is doing work ;-)
sarahbowl1 Premium Member about 1 month ago
Roscoe is perfectly happy just reclining in the leaves. What a life!
LawrenceS about 1 month ago
The term Cynic (a school of Hellenistic philosophy) comes from the word dog. A dog doesn’t obey human rules but does what feels natural to it — which is how the Cynics tried to live.
There were mixed reactions to the Cynics, but some really fun stories about them.
cmerb about 1 month ago
Roscoe is just precious as always : )
Ol' me about 1 month ago
That seems more like a cat attitude.
JamieLee Premium Member about 1 month ago
Dogs have a lot of things to do. Chase squirrels, sniff butts, eat, sleep, poop, chase squirrels, lick themselves, sniff butts, eat, sleep, poop…
Angry Indeed Premium Member about 1 month ago
Roscoe is giving Earl the perfect opportunity to quit raking, go inside and read the newspaper.
assrdood about 1 month ago
Leave Roscoe alone, he’s retired too and “Livin’ the dream”.
Zebrastripes about 1 month ago
OPAL! Call the dog…he wants a treat!
Zen-of-Zinfandel about 1 month ago
Roscoe won’t help you spruce up the yard.
zeexenon about 1 month ago
Well, you haven’t cleaned yourself in a while.
ANIMAL about 1 month ago
He’s got a POINT
LeftCoastBoomer Premium Member about 1 month ago
If you believe that dogs can’t know “words”, search for “chaser the dog who knows 1000 words” and be surprised ;)
ragsarooni about 1 month ago
You go,Roscoe! Throw those legs in the air like you don’t care…..;-)
rjarchuleta about 1 month ago
It’s dog’s life!
IWannaBeLerxst about 1 month ago
Roscoe REWLS. Best character in the strip, by a Country Mile. Maybe the best comics dog EVER!!! 8^D
Thehag about 1 month ago
Hooray! A person using a rake and getting some exercise as well, instead of using a blasted, noisy blower.
Smeagol about 1 month ago
Dog sitting my sister’s dog, that’s me with the vacuum cleaner.
Ginny Premium Member about 1 month ago
It’s a requirement to be in the way. That’s how we dogs keep an eye on you and confirm that you are aware of us.
wildlandwaters about 1 month ago
we had a dog that loved to play in the snow… I’d make miniature snowmen, and he’d storm in and stomp it down before I could build it up! If I could get him to sit and stay, I’d build a row of ‘em, and when I’d say go get ‘em, he’d go bonkers and stomp ’em all flat! Lol!!
Strawberry King about 1 month ago
Just one of the perks of being a dog.
maureenmck Premium Member about 1 month ago
Regarding all the comments relating to how many words our dogs can recognize — “On average, dogs can learn about 165 words. More intelligent breeds like the Border Collie, Standard Poodle, and German Sheperd can remember an average of 250 words. In contrast, regular untrained dogs can remember an average of 89. Dogs generally have a comprehension level akin to a two-year-old child.” — from Woofandbeyond.com
w16521 about 1 month ago
Yep… Sure is a “rufff” life being a dog.
Otis Rufus Driftwood about 1 month ago
That’s a dog’s life.
lindz.coop Premium Member about 1 month ago
Tummy rub time.
Ginny Premium Member about 1 month ago
Who remembers that old English show with an elderly lady who said “walkies” to her dogs?