Chuck Billy & Asa
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Golden Retrievers enjoying life in Maine.
#ThrowbackThursday
February 2018 to when we went head-to-head on the line of scrimmage for our big game before the Big Game. 🏈🐾
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Coach Chuck Billy’s Winning Game Plan
The New England Patriots are back in the Super Bowl! Now I know what you’re thinking, “Asa, you’re not normally a sports dog, why are you so excited?” You’re right! I …
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Time for a midweek stretch before tackling the rest of the week. All together now... BIG Stretch!
#WontLookWednesday
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Love Is in the Mail
Love is in the air this month, and with your help it can be in the mail too! Our friends at No Bowl Empty 2 Pet Food Pantry in Maine are having their annual Valentines Fundraiser. Between now and F…
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In celebration of Golden Retriever Day, a slight adaptation to Ralph Waldo Emerson's quote: Be Silly. Be Honest. Be Kind. BE GOLDEN! 💛🤪
#TongueOutTuesday
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Thank You Lord Tweedmouth of Guisachan
Today, February 3, 2026, is National Golden Retriever Day! To celebrate I’d like to share some fun facts about our favorite breed. The first Golden Retrievers were bred in 1868 by Dudley Coutts Mar…
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For the record, Punxsutawney Phil's Shadow would like everyone to know that opinions expressed by the Groundhog do NOT reflect his thoughts about the duration of winter. Thank you. 👤
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My Shadow Appreciation Day
Hi Mr. Punxsutawney Phil Groundhog! Can I call you Phil? Sorry to interrupt on your big day. I know you’re busy this morning making your weather prediction. But I couldn’t help but noti…
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“No animal, according to the rules of animal-etiquette, is ever expected to do anything strenuous, or heroic, or even moderately active during the off-season of winter.” ~ Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows
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I'm starting to understand why bears hibernate and cats use litter boxes! 🥶😹
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Happy Heavenly Birthday, Angel Chuck Billy! No droopy tails allowed! Today we are celebrating a life well lived! ❤️🎉 January 30, 2012 ~ December 12, 2024
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No doubt Chuck Billy was trying to teach me something very important here while I was daydreaming.
#ShouldHavePaidAttention
#ThrowbackThursday
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One Endless Winter Game
We are now on day 365,336,000, give or take a day, of subfreezing temperatures, with fresh snow and ice blanketing the country. Cabin fever has definitely set in. Time for every dog’s favorite wint…
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Some days you just need to add extra sparkle!
#WontLookWednesday
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3 Pups with 3 Distinct Personalities
This week marks a special time for my family. Saturday was the anniversary of when I came home. Sunday was Angel Lemmy’s Gotcha Day anniversary, and this Friday is Angel Chuck Billy’s b…
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Don't be snow dramatic! This weather is winterful!
#GoofyGolden
#TongueOutTuesday
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Chuck Billy’s Guide to Types of Snow
Angel Chuck Billy, thank you for all the snow you sent me to celebrate mine and Angel Lemmy’s Gotcha Day Anniversaries. It was thoughtful of you to include so many of our friends in the celeb…
https://livingwithagolden.com/chuck-billys-guide-to-types-of-snow/
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A chionophile is a person, animal, or plant that loves, thrives in, and is adapted to cold, snowy, winter conditions. They find joy in winter landscapes, frosty air, and snow. 🐾❤️❄️
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The celebrations continue! 19 years ago on this date, the lovable legendary Lemmy joined our family! Thank you for leading the way on this grand adventure! Happy Gotcha Day, Angel Lemmy! ❤️🐾
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This Gotcha Day goes to 11! Time to party like a rock star! 🤘❤️🐾
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That moment you concede it is time to put a few of the Christmas decorations away. *sigh* Until next year, Santa! ❤️🎅
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Puppy, It’s Cold Outside 2026
This song parody is dedicated to all my dog friends across the country and beyond who are dealing with the subfreezing temperatures, snow and ice. I admit in my youth I found such weather fun to pl…
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A rare photo of Mom and Chuck Billy.
#ThrowbackThursday
2013. ⛄️🥰
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Winter Project for Past, Present, and Future
As ice and snow blanket the country, and record breaking cold settles in, I’m re-sharing a winter project suggestion that is the perfect way to pass the time indoors today, while looking back…
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“The cure to boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity.” ~ Dorothy Parker
#WontLookWednesday
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Time to Scurry
Today is Squirrel Appreciation Day! A celebration of the approximately 280 different species of squirrels, found in every corner of the world except Antarctica and Australia! Yet despite this fact,…
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"Is not January the hardest month to get through? When you have weathered that, you get into the gulfstream of winter, nearer the shores of spring." ~ Henry David Thoreau (Translation: only 59 Days until Spring!)
#TongueOutTuesday
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Why Didn’t They Bring Me, an Expert
Now I understand why Angel Chuck Billy was a stress eater. Why did Mom and Dad go to that appointment without me? They know I have the most experience with this type of thing. Yet here I sit, worry…
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I interrupt your scrolling with this burst of spontaneous happiness! Fetch IS Life! 🐾❤️❄️
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"When Rabbit said, 'Honey or condensed milk with your bread?' he was so excited that he said, 'Both,' and then, so as not to seem greedy, he added, 'but don't bother about the bread, please.'" ~ A.A. Milne
#WinnieThePoohDay
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Christmas tree? What Christmas tree? There's no Christmas tree here.... 😁🎄🤥
#WeekendSmiles
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Friday Refections: Every day may not be beautiful. But there is beauty in every day!
#FluffyButtFriday
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My First Collaboration
In the history of music, there are iconic songwriting duos: John Lennon and Paul McCarthy, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, Elton John and Bernie Taupin, Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora, just to nam…
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Angel Chuck Billy had the perfect winter hat, but not always the snow to go with it.
#NationalHatDay
#ThrowbackThursday
January 2024
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Hats for Every Occasion
Little Orphan Annie sang, “You’re never full dressed without a smile!” I agree that a smile completes every outfit. However, since today is National Hat Day, I’d like to add…
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Nope, not gonna look! You can make all the faces you want behind my back tv girl, I'm not going to turn around!
#WontLookWednesday
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Golden Tail Wags Awards 2026
Awards show season is here! Time for the lowest budgeted one of them all – The Golden Tail Wags Awards! Now in its 9th year, we have a great show planned for you, where we celebrate the weird…
https://livingwithagolden.com/golden-tail-wags-awards-2026/
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Walking by the Woods on a Snowy Afternoon (my sincere apologies to Robert Frost): The woods are lovely, nice and neat, But I have treats at home to eat.
#TongueOutTuesday
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Our First Adventure 2015
Over the years we have shared very detailed trail reviews. Angel Chuck Billy explained the dog rules, outlined the paw friendly route we took on trail networks, gave recommendations on the difficul…
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Celebrating 11 Years of Living with a Golden
Eleven years ago on January 12, 2015, my brother introduced himself to the world with the following: “Hi, I’m Chuck Billy. I’m a Golden Retriever who started this blog because two …
https://livingwithagolden.com/celebrating-11-years-of-living-with-a-golden/
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Thank you Erich von Däniken, for your Ancient Astronauts Theory that inspired many to not only look towards the sky, but here on earth for answers.... 🛸😔🕯️
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When you have certain expectations for the weekend, but you have to wait for your family to get up to speed on your plans.
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Congratulations! We have reached the end of the first full week of the year! Time to put your paws up and celebrate! 🎉❤️
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One Dog, Two Breakfasts, Big Disappointment
It all happened so quickly. I could barely believe my eye. It was everything Angel Chuck Billy dreamed about. What any dog dreams about really. Yet as soon as I comprehended what was happening, it …
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Apricity: the warmth of the sun in winter.
#ThrowbackThursday
Angel Chuck Billy 2021
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Fungi, Just Go Away
Good news! I had my recheck with my internal medicine doctor, and she is very optimistic that the anti-fungal pills are working! Although I’m still honking like a goose, it isn’t as oft…
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For the first
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of the year, I thought I'd give a tutorial refresher! 🤭😂
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Have You Seen My Reindeer
Well this is awkward. Has anyone seen my reindeer? He answers to the name of Rudolph, and may or may not be the actual reindeer who helps Santa. That is one of a few theories as to why he has gone …
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Smile! It is the first
#TongueOutTuesday
of the year!
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Woogling while Wassailing
Yesterday was Twelfth Night, the eve before the end of the 12 Days of Christmas. Years ago on this date Angel Chuck Billy began a family tradition, based on Anglo-Saxon folklore, of wassailing our …
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