Hound Hibernation

hi·ber·nate

   /ˈhɪbərˌneɪt/ Show Spelled[hi-ber-neyt] Show IPA

–verb (used without object), -nat·ed, -nat·ing.

1.

Zoology . to spend the winter in close quarters in a dormant condition, as bears and certain other animals. Compare estivate.

2.

to withdraw or be in seclusion; retire.

3.

to winter in a place with a milder climate: Each winter finds us hibernating in Florida.

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Princess Missy Fritz......The Queen of Hibernation

Little Rascal......The Pillow Prince

Duchess Dixie DoLittle
As the days grow shorter and the nights colder, we find the elusive House Hounds seeking out a place of warmth and solitude. Once a suitable spot is found, it will not be abandoned except for a quick trip to the pee pad or a rendezvous with the ever dependable food dish. Contrary to the hibernation habits of other North American mammals, such as the grizzly bear, House Hounds will feed throughout the cold dark days of the winter months. In fact, House Hounds have been known to consume massive quantities of food as they while away their time in hibernation.

Tune in next week when we discuss House Hounds and why it takes so long to find just the right spot to defecate in the yard.