Kylie sheds alot. So brushing her is essential if I don’t want large dust bunnies invading my home. She so loves when I sit with her and I love it too– slowing brushing her– it’s our special bonding time together.
I remember one evening last summer brushing her outside- all her shed hair was scattered about on the sidewalk and yard. The next morning John called me to the front door. What a sweet sight to see all the little birds gathering up Kylie’s hair in their tiny beaks to take back to their nests.
Now that winter is here and the temps are colder I brush her on the kitchen floor, careful to keep all the hair in a nice little pile. But as soon as I am done I gather up the hair and toss it to the wind in the front yard. It’s a comforting feeling to know that Kylie’s contribution to nature will help keep many little birds warm this winter. Good dog, Kylie. Good dog.