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January 16, 2003

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Roxie, the Dog of the Day
Name: Roxie
Age: Four years old
Gender: Female Breed: Dalmatian
Home: Alamogordo, New Mexico, USA
 
   I got Roxie when she was six months old. She can be stubborn at times, but she's very smart. She "talks" when she has something to say, but can remain quiet for hours. She enjoys watching the world go by either in the car or in a window. She loves to play constantly, and can catch a frisbee about 80% of the time... depends on if she's motivated that day. Roxie would rather run after a slobbery tennis ball. She loves playing hide and seek. Instead of playing dead when I "shoot" her, she'll roll over, spring back up and expect a treat.

    Roxie is a bit small for a Dalmatian, weighing in at a healthy 40 pounds, but she's very quick and agile. She is very bossy. A friend of mine was kinder. He says, "Spunky." She is very curious and will investigate any noise or smell. She is very aloof when meeting new people and it usually takes a day or two before she decides she likes you. Once she decides to like you, though, she is very affectionate. She doesn't tolerate noisy or rough children, and has been known to headbutt persistent kids who insist on hugging her!
 

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