Bagel The God FAQ, 8.1.18
I get various questions from time about Bagel about where he came from, what he is, how did I come up with his name, etc., so I’ve decided to write up an FAQ post. Below are some basics about Bagel along with answers to a few frequently asked questions!
BAGEL THE GOD
Basics
First Name: Bagel
Middle Name: Oscar
Birthday: September 12th 2012
Height at the withers: 24.5 inches
Chest: 33 inches
Neck: 19 inches
Length (withers to beginning of tail): 22 inches
Weight: 85lbs
Breed: Purebred Catahoula Leopard Dog
Habits
Innate Habits/Skills: Alpha dog. Gritty. Vocal/emotional. Phenomenal at herding and baying. Watch dog. Territorial. Great eye contact. Will follow me around the house, even if I walk over one room.
Basic Skills: Walk beside on leash. Can do basic obedience such as sit, stay, lay. Knows heel. Can walk off-leash.
Sleeping habits: Curler, but will turn and sleep on his side half-way through the night. Bagel likes to sleep under the covers, as well.
Feeding habits: Purina ONE SmartBlend Chicken & Rice Adult Formula Dry Dog Food. Lunch: ½ cup + 1 cup of hand-cut carrots + 2 VetIQ Maximum Strength Hip and Joint Supplement for Dogs - Chicken Flavored Soft Chews + 2 Waggin' Train Chicken Jerky Tenders Dog Treats . Dinner: 1 cup + 1 cup of hand-cut carrots + 2 VetIQ Maximum Strength Hip and Joint Supplement for Dogs - Chicken Flavored Soft Chews + 2 Waggin' Train Chicken Jerky Tenders Dog Treats.
Dental Hygiene Routine: Brush teeth MWF with kids soft bristled tooth brush along with rubber finger brush. Toothpaste - Virbac C.E.T. Tartar Control Seafood Flavor Dog Toothpaste. 1 C.E.T. Enzymatic Oral Hygiene Chew afterwards.
Walking Routine: One 25-minute walk before lunch, one 1-hour walk before dinner.
ETC.
How did you met Bagel?
Searching for dogs on Craigslist. Came across a hunter who hunted with Catahoula’s that just so happened to have a litter. Paid $150 for Bagel and it’s been on ever since!
Why the name Bagel?
I remember going to visit Bagel and the hunter I got him from. The dogs were kept in an outdoor kennel type of set up with heat lamps. He opened the gate and Bagel ran out and ran around in figure 8’s and circles. He was so quick and so low to the ground he was blurring. My initial thought was the circles reminded me of burnt bagels. I didn’t have a name prepared for him when I went to see him, but when he came up to me after my thought of burnt bagels, we stared each other eye to eye for 2 seconds. That’s when I knew I had met Bagel.
Any tricks Bagel knows?
Bang, roll over, spin around, go between your legs, stand still so someone can slide under him, close the door, speak, pick up his leash, hide his face with his paw, hug you.
Bagel’s Favorite
Rapper: I always joke Bagel’s favorite rapper is 2 Chainz because BOATS I was what I was listening to when I went to pick him up.
Person: Hands down my dad. Bagel loves my dad more than anyone I know, including me.
Place to sleep: My bed
Treats: Chicken jerky
