Singing' Dogs (Jingle Bells)

     Although a national poll found the tune, "Singing' Dogs" to be a least want to hear on the radio at this time of year (Christmas) by women, it is not a least favorite of mine.  My house is turned on to a cable channel for seasonal holiday favorites.  And wouldn't you know it, the song is one played. 
     Singing' Dogs was first released 57 years ago.  It was a musical recording project under whose name two 45rpm singles were released.  The idea for singing dogs came from Don Charles, a record producer working in Copenhagen, Denmark.  The barking-spliced on reel-to-reel tape and arranged pitches to the tune of Stephen Foster song, "Oh! Susanna!" There were four dogs originally named Dolly, Pearl, Caesar, and King.  It was later in the recording that a fifth dog named Pussy was added.
     I think the idea for Jingle Bells by dogs was a great idea.  There are so many other recordings out there of different people singing the song.  Why not dogs?  To someone who is a dog lover, I like the song.  I'd like to see more traditional songs sung by our four-legged best friend.  I am sure if the poll had been done including just dog lovers that the results of the poll would have been different. 
     And now that Christmas 2013 is over, may all have had a Merry Christmas.  I wish for all a happy and prosperous 2014.....

Lie Down With Dogs, Get Up With Fleas

     If you associate with bad people, you acquire their faults.

His Bark Is Worse Than His Bite

     Uncle Bob's bark is worse than his bite.  If I tell you this about Uncle Bob, what I mean is that his threats are worse than his actions.  It really is a reassuring statement because if you use it in reference to anyone, you are saying that they are really not as unpleasant as they seem.

You Can't Teach An Old Dog New Tricks

     This expression means to do something much more than one can manage.  I personally wish I had a nickel for every time I have heard or said this phrase...

Barking Up The Wrong Tree

     When you, being a human, are accused of "barking up the wrong tree," that simply means that you have made a mistake or a false assumption.

"Every Dog Must Have His Day"

     This is a quote from Jonathan Swift.  It is another way of saying that everyone has a moment of triumph or success.

Let Sleeping Dogs Lie

     Do not instigate trouble;  leave something alone if it might cause trouble.