Our elderly surviving dachshund, Valdy, does it too. Only he does it lying on his back. He lies there, hour after hour, largely comatose, with his big belly (and other parts) exposed to public view, and his mouth hanging open. He snores slightly and emits terrible odors. He is a sight to see.

The folks are out today checking on a new dachshund possibility...a 3 year-old who needs a home. We'll see what happens. If he arrives, Valdy will probably not be too delighted. He likes everything to stay exactly the same, and NO changes in the routine. He also fears competition for food. He is an arch-conservative, but nonviolent.

- LH