A Jonah Goldberg Moment

What's a mid-size breed of dog with a reputation for laziness? I need a slow-moving dog to contrast with a hyperactive husky, and I already used "basset hound" in a different context. Ideally, it should have about the same mass as a husky.

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How about an old Lab? My Black Lab, Sadie, is 12 years old, and she's pretty damn slow these days.

By T. Bruce McNeely (not verified) on 14 Nov 2007 #permalink

Well, the bloodhound is the stereotypical "lazy dog," isn't it? Unless they catch a scent, anyway. Maybe a bit large for what you have in mind.

Old English Sheep Dog

By a cornellian (not verified) on 14 Nov 2007 #permalink

"...with a reputation for laziness?"

Well, you could make this completely self-referential and invent a breed of lapdog called, say, the Jonah Goldberg Spaniel.

By Bob Oldendorf (not verified) on 17 Nov 2007 #permalink

"Bloodhound" is perfect. Thanks.

Well, you could make this completely self-referential and invent a breed of lapdog called, say, the Jonah Goldberg Spaniel.

Heh.
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