One might suggest that the above photo captures Sumner's triumphant application of war paint, of a sorts. And yes: it's a testament to his predatory cunning while patroling the yard for the always-present and regularly invasive squirrel horde.
While opinions may differ, in this household, we have no issue with the dogs operating on their well-developed instincts and appreciate that the natural order of things leads to moments like this one, from last Saturday.
Faithfully supported and cheered on by his younger sister, Sumner has now scored his 13th squirrel kill here. The little guy did not know what hit him and his own sense of self-preservation was mighty in the face of the larger, and more empowered, foe. Sumner's victory would not be denied, even if it proved to be a more fully engaged battle. The triumph left him well-marked as a champion, and we are more than happy to see a subtraction from the yard rodent census.
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