Falstaff is an 11-week-old lab/great dane mix. He came from the Coast Animal Control office, where these pictures were taken. He's been home just about 24 hours, and we're all learning fast. Frank's dog Sturmz sets constant limits and the little guy tests them mercilessly. Falstaff retrieves fairly reliably, and uses his crate with moderate good will. The pound lady told me he "sleeps through the night," which is kind of a relative phrase. I went to bed at 9:30 last night (Frank was driving for the County) and when Frank got home at 4:30 am, Falstaff decided it was morning. After all he'd been asleep for more than 7 hours! I took him out and aftere much whining by the side of the bed, he got to snuggle in with me, and we all slept a few more hours. Then, about 6 am, Huey started crowing. Through some glitch, most of chickens, including Hugh, had spent the night outside the coop, and he was announcing MORNING. Usually he doesn't get out till about 8 am,and then he doesn't crow as much. I decided it was indeed morning, and I got up and took the puppy out, then got Huey back in the coop where he was quiet. Trying to run Falstaff's energy off is going to help me lose some weight....
Falstaff (Sir John) is a character created by William Shakespeare. He first appears in Henry the 4th, Part 1. He's a disreputable guy, but brings much-needed humor to the history play. We think the puppy will grow into his name, tho he's already adding humor...
