Snow Dogs

Southern dogs, like their human counterparts, don't have much experience with snow. So they are fascinated when the flakes start to fall and cover the ground. Maybe it's that the outdoors has been transformed into a bright white tableau. Or maybe it's the extra nip in the air that revs up their energy level. Whatever the reason, Reacher, Vega and Panzer can't wait to get out the door and into the snow.

None of them seem to mind the cold, not even Reacher with his short coat. Maybe that's because his blood starts pumping as he and his German Shepherd friends chase each other around the yard like three crazy canines.

Dogs don't build snowmen, of course. Or have snowball fights. But they do enjoy a good bout of snow wrestling.

And they seem to enjoy the taste of snow on their tongues. In fact, they eat big mouthfuls of the white stuff. It might as well be vanilla ice cream. They can't seem to get enough. Frozen pine cones and icy sweet gum balls are apparently two more gourmet delights that come along with a winter wonderland.

As for me, I'm happy to stay inside where it's warm and dry and watch the show.