The Hooligans are included in everything (except they're not invited to Christmas dinner at my sister's house - she also has GSDs). They get treats in their stockings, and Santa leaves their toys out in the yard for them to find when they go out Christmas morning. They help me open my gifts and join me in eating Christmas cookies and other holiday treats (not enough to make them sick). My mutt who recently went to the Bridge was going to get a new red winter coat since he couldn't tolerate cold, but no one else gets or wears clothes or collars (except when they're on lead). They always have a special turkey dinner Christmas Eve with me and get moderate portions of everything with their kibble. Gayle & the Hooligans! Ringer-Honey-Kelly-Mac-Slider-Bruiser Waiting at the Bridge: Andy-Abbey-Tasha-Tex-Echo-Yukon-JR-Too-Niki-Bo -- GrnRam415@xxxxxxx wrote: Ok, let's get into the Holiday spirit. How many of you include your dogs in your Christmas festivities, opening presents, the whole family get together thing? If you celebrate Hanukkah or Kwanza, join in. Would love to hear how you all celebrate the Holidays with your furkids. My furkids are all part of the opening of presents. I do have to rotate dogs, but they all get a chance to hang out by the Christmas tree, unwrap their new toys and try on their new clothes. Ok, the clothes are usually football Jersey's or collars, LOL! It's always chaos and a lot of fun. I also make enough food that the dogs get a really neat dinner. Share your stories :-) Laura Thomas http://www.treasureranchgsds.com/ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================