Abbeydog Attitude
She's got Bette Davis eyes...
Abbey dog is 10 1/2 years old. In human years? She’s in her mid to late 60’s. She’s 15 pounds heavier than she was 9 years ago. (Ok. I lied, she’s 17 pounds heavier.) She has lots of gray hairs growing around her face. And she’s got a few of these strange (but benign!) growths on her leg. Her coat isn’t as shiny as it used to be. She’s not as sleek and muscular either.
But she still walks around thinking she’s one hot bitch — just like she did when she was a young pup.
I think that’s cool. As I get older, I realize that one’s “hotness” factor is more so about attitude than a great wardrobe, fabulous hair or perfect body. Attitude can go a long way in projecting intelligence, power, health and vitality.
The next time you feel self-conscious, channel your inner Abbeydog. (Except for the parts where you’d fart so loud you wake yourself up or scoot your butt across the floor. Oh and if you find yourself with a few long, grey whiskers? You probably want to get out the tweezers.) But still… Get out there and do your “I’m hot” prance. I promise I’ll be too impressed by your attitude to yell at you if you wind up darting across the street to chase that squirrel.
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By Angela, May 11, 2009 @ 9:23 pm
Aww, I hope when I’m in my 60’s I can have that kind of attitude!
By Traceytreasure, May 11, 2009 @ 11:11 pm
Abbeydog is so hot!! I can only hope to be as hot in my older years!!
Hugs!!
By Leigh Ann, May 12, 2009 @ 3:57 pm
I LOVE THIS! Great thinking! I’m going to start channeling my inner Abbydog TODAY. THANKS!
By raisingz, May 12, 2009 @ 8:44 pm
I needed this post today. I am needing a little attitude these days
By Jakki, May 13, 2009 @ 4:11 pm
Love it!!!! LOL I will strut today but it wont be for squirrels…LOL
By TP, May 14, 2009 @ 2:02 am
hahaha! what an old but so hot dog
My granny is like abby because at 68, grandma still feel that she’s a hot diva 
but it’s ok with us because having that feeling helps our grandma in good health.
By mamatulip, May 15, 2009 @ 2:01 am
Is she a German Short Haired Pointer? She’s so pretty.
By Niklas, May 21, 2009 @ 1:24 pm
what a lovely dog you have there. I think self-consciousness was not really for human only because animals have this to, like what you have said this dog is very special like she thinking like a one fabulous dog. Keep her like that and many people will love her.
By Amber's Crazy Bloggin' Canuck, May 22, 2009 @ 12:29 pm
LOL! We all need attitudes like Abbeydog, don’t we? Love this!