I suppose I should have said "it's the chupacabra." Heehee! (damn no smileys on firefox. grrrr...)
LOL! And I'd have believed you! I get my smilies sometimes from http://www.clicksmilies.com/
Odrade, I grew up with a neighbor that had a Cocker Spaniel named "Inky" and I never knew their hair got such tight curls. Your dog's curls almost look like braids they're so tight!