© 2012 Michael Fiveson
Those of you who read my stuff know how much I love this dog. On Saturday we had a great off leash hike and Pumpkin took some rest on the cool grass. Not long after this photo she jumped into a lake three times. She was such a stinky mess and I had to lift all 85 lbs of her into a bath tub. Now she is beautiful again. Next time, leash on for that lake.
She’s so beautiful! Jumping into the lake sounds like fun!
Didja see my news?
Just did see your news and I congratulate my author friend. If you become rich send for me. I’ll be your elderly body guard and I’ll make omelets for you.
Didn’t mean to jack your post, I’m just so excited.
And well you should be.
I love September’s pin up girl.
I like that. So does Pumpkin. But I don’t want her going on tour.
A bath is a small price to pay for such a frolic! Especially when you’re doing all the heavy lifting.
And she was wet! Must have been well over 100 lbs.
Great shot Mike! Pumpkin has a happy face and is smiling!
Thanks. She is my love.
Don’t you dare stop her from going in the lake!
She’s gorgeous as ever, btw!
That particular lake is filthy and muddy. I think when she gets out she too is sorry she went in.
Thanks!
Amazing how water can make a dog stink! Great looking dog, that breed is the darling of the dog world.
Agreed on every count. Thank you John.
Aww Mike – go ahead let her jump in the lake. Think of how good it is for her. It adds to her quality of life experience. Yeah sure – more work for you but isn’t she worth it?
Yes I am a bad parent for not wanting my girl to swim in a filthy rancid lake. There are other bodies of water we will let her jump in
Hahaha. Okay Mike.
Bwahaha – at least she had a lot of fun jumping in that lake
Well done 
Lol. You are too funny Frauke.
Well..in this short time we had lovely Spike (now Paul) here, he stepped a few times in his on poop..
But it was easy to get his 8 kg in the bath tub 
I bathe too when I step in my own poop.
Everyone should do that
A question – Is it the jumping in the lakes Pumpkin likes or the intimate bath time she has with you afterwards? Is it a means to an end?
Lol. She does not have to work for intimacy, trust me. We have quality snuggle time all the time, but your question is well conceived and well received
Those off leash hikes are the best but 85 lbs is a lot of stink. My crazy dog is around 50 or so lbs and that’s bad enough. I’m guessing she’ll get off that leash again soon though. She’s a beauty and looks very happy shining with the fall colors.
And muddy and maybe even some small critters too. She is getting groomed on Thursday…..its been too long. Then she will be smelling really nice and will be especially beautiful.
Thank you Sheila.
very cute! It must be a lot of work to maintain that coat. I’m so happy that our dog has short hair.
We brush her and get her groomed and try to keep her out of harms way.
Thank you.
But she probably had so much fun!
She’s a beautiful dog.
She does have fun, probably the best time of her life. Thank you Pat.
What a smile…dogs do enjoy life, and we clean up after them. Who gets the last laugh? And my dog has be wrapped around his paw.
I agree with all of that, and thank you for the comment.
Awwwww…. she’s a beauty.
Yes she is. Thanks Gunta.
I love your photos of sweet Pumpkin! What a beautiful girl! How old is she?
She’ll be 8 on Halloween. Thanks Laurie.
How could you not love that face?
right? Temperament even sweeter.
Her coat is gorgeous, Mike. I love the “lion’s mane” effect around her head. She had such a nice coat all over really. (I enlarged so I could see it) What a joy she is. And lovely too! (I always said I ain’t feedin’ no ugly dog!)
Of course, all ole Ugly would have to do is smile at me. 
You are a hoot George. And pumpkin blushed when I told her what you said. She is a beauty. Thanks!
She is so gorgeous! Holy Moly 85! She’s a lucky girl and you’re a lucky guy!
She is the dog of my life and I am now mellow enough to fully appreciate a big beautiful girl like her. I work at squeezing every moment, to get a full measure.
Good M.O.! She’s awesome.
I love a girl off the leash!
You leave my dog alone!
Pumpkie! She gets more beautiful with each shot. I would have jumped in that lake w/ her & we would have had such a splash 2gether. It makes me so happy that such a sweet beauty is in the care of such a beautiful human being…
What a nice thing to say….Pumpkin and I are both very appreciative. She just licked me and I suspect it was for you!
Such a beautiful dog Mike! Dogs are truly man’s best friend!
She is certainly mine. You are a close second Glove.
Thanks bro!
What a beautiful girl! I love her in the green grass.
Thank you!