S.B.D.

Baron AKA S.B.D.
The dog pictured is a Dachshund, pure-bred with papers, but not registered. Since he was neutered at a young age, there was not much point to paying a fee to the AKC. His full name is Baron Fidelius Von Die Nacht. It recognizes his German heritage and lineage. Baron is a fitting title for a German canine aristocrat. Fidelius, I understand, is German for the latin word, fido, or as we say, friend. Von Die Nacht recognizes that his mother was a black and tan, although his father had a reddish coat. Baron is approaching ten years of age. His favorite activity is eating. Hunting for food whether outdoors or in the house is his second love. Sleeping is his third love, only slightly ahead of 'dogging' me. A walk or car ride makes his day. He hates squirrels, rabbits and chipmunks who intrude on his yard space. He is not fond of cats and will chase them, bite them (if given a chance), and cower from them if challenged. He just never got used to felines, but he will respect them if they swat his nose with a clawed paw. He tries hard to figure things out and behave, but he doesn't quite get it, hence, the nickname, S.B.D., which stands for Stupid Black Dog. For example, if he hears a doorbell on the TV, he runs to the front door of our house to see who is coming for a visit. Actually, he seems to be pretty smart for a dog. He barks at the door to be let in. He runs back and forth toward a door to be let out of a room or the house. He positions himself beneath grandchildren at the table, because he knows where the food orts are most likely to fall. He responds to many commands like 'come', 'sit'. 'stay' (for a while), 'in' (goes to his cage or bed), 'run, run' (which causes a flurry of chasing activity without an object of pursuit), 'hurry up' (when there is business to be done) and some others, to the point that you think he understands human language. Anyway, he deserves to be featured in my profile. He loves going to the dog boarding place where he can visit his canine friends. After a few days, when he comes home, he sleeps for 24 hours straight, and he is so hoarse, he can't bark for several days, which is not all bad. Well, that's Baron, my buddy.