I've mentioned before how acrobatic my little Belle is, that I thought she must be descended from circus dogs… 

Now I believe it more than ever! 

Would you believe she has learned to stand and walk just on her hands, er, front paws?

(Where's Ellen's number?)

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Nah, not really. It's April Fool's Day, remember? This is the best I could come up with. It's a real, untouched photo alright, but this is just the goofy way she runs… I keep expecting her to flip all the way over!

But the focus52 prompt this week is "silly" and right away I thought of my sweet, silly Belle, who bounds like Tigger when she runs, who makes me laugh every day, who radiates joy with every fiber of her being. 

She loves dirt the way Max loves water!

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She might just be the goofiest dog I've ever owned – and that's saying a lot!

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One thing's for sure… it's a dog's life around here…

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But I don't mind.

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In honor of April's Fool's Day, here are a few of my favorite 'fool' quotes…

A fool thinks himself to be wise, but a wise man knows himself to be a fool. ~ William Shakespeare

He who hesitates is a damned fool. ~ Mae West

Showing off is the fool's idea of glory. ~ Bruce Lee

The wise man does at once what the fool does finally. ~ Niccolo Machiavelli

Any fool can make a rule, and any fool will mind it. ~ Henry David Thoreau

Happy April Fool's Day!

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17 responses to “Belle, The Circus Dog (Favorite Friday Photos)”

  1. Rae Sinor Avatar
    Rae Sinor

    That baby girl is so sweet…these pics just make me SMILE!!! Is that one from the day we walked around when I was there? The one with the sand all over her from rolling in that big pile!!! I just love that one!!! And her in her bed…SO COMFY!!! Yes, I would say, It’s a dog’s life…and it’s a good one!!! Love you!!!

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  2. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    Yes! I wondered if you'd recognize it!! She's such a hoot. Love you, too!

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  3. Hilary Avatar

    Oh she’s a wonderful creature and you’ve capture some incredible shots of her in action. What a love.

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  4. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    I've got so many photos of her it's ridiculous (those long walks in the morning… ) I was happy for an excuse to post some of them! She is very entertaining, that's for sure.

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  5. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    I've got so many photos of her it's ridiculous (those long walks in the morning… ) I was happy for an excuse to post some of them! She is very entertaining, that's for sure.

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  6. brian Avatar

    your dog is too cool…wish i could lounge in some of those positions…

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  7. walker Avatar

    That last photo is precious…it almost makes me want a dog!

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  8. Lisa Avatar

    She is just precious Barbara!!!
    What a little clown!
    Great photographs of her.

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  9. Jan Avatar

    She’s way too cute and fun!
    I’m such a dog person.
    I removed your link for you so you can re-submit it if you want. Not sure why that happened 😦

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  10. Lady Fi Avatar

    I love goofy dogs! Have got one myself…
    Fabulously playful shots!

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  11. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    Thank you, Jan! I'm sure I goofed it up somehow. I'll re-link it now!

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  12. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    I can't imagine your Viking dog ever being goofy!! But I guess the most lovable ones all have a bit of goofy in them.

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  13. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    Thanks, Lisa – she is a mess, that's for sure.

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  14. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    Do it, Walker! Get a dog!

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  15. Bella Casa Avatar

    Oh yikes…a dirt bath!

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  16. juana Avatar

    LOL!! That photo of Belle with the dirt on her face has cracked me up!!! PRICELESS!!

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  17. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    Yes, a dirt bath, can you imagine? She is the strangest dog, but so funny!

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