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DOG LAUGHS: What If

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Today’s comic strip is in memory of David McDougall, founder of the Nemaline Myopathy Support Group. He was a dear friend and hero. NM is something I have lived all of my life. Click here to learn more about NM and what David did.

  • Dog Laughs Comic Strip titled What If, created by Gordon Bagshaw 2023
  • George the sheltie puppy is talking to his human dad, Gord, who is sitting in a wheelchair as asks, "Hey, ever fantasize about Being a superhero? You know, saving the world, stopping crime, and all that?" Gord replies in curiosity, "Yeah, what would that be like? the next panel shows an alternate reality.
  • the panel shows a fictitious city under attack by an alien spaceship, from which you can hear maniacal laughter. The narrative caption reads: 'The good people of New Border City cower in their homes, terrified of the Dreadful Zaraxis, who has taken over. Will the people lose all hope? Where is their hero when they need him most?' the next panel we will see Gord in a superhero costume standing in front of his sheltie puppy.
  • in this alternate reality, Gord is standing in front of George his sheltie puppy. Gord is wearing a superhero costume that is white with black stripes. Gord says to George, "The good people of New Border City cry out in fear! I must go, for they are in grave danger!" George appears saddened upon hearing this and says, "Really?... It's just..." and George finishes this thought in the following panel.!
  • George the sheltie puppy continues to say what is on his heart to Gord who is dressed in a white with black stripes superhero costume: "It’s our night to watch reruns of The Golden Girls. Blanche is dating an aerobics instructor."
  • George and Gord, who is still in his superhero costume, which is white with black stripes, are sitting on the couch watching The Golden Girls. George looks happy and says in comment of Gord's costume, "By the way, nice alter ego. What is it, The White Tiger." Gord simply replies, "Zebra-Man"
  • The comic strip DOG LAUGHS, titled, What If created by Gordon Bagshaw dedicated this sequential art in memory of David McDougall, founder of the Nemaline Myopathy Support Group. Gordon writes in regards to David, 'You gave everything to find as many of us as you could. You're my hero.' www.nemaline,org
Dog Laughs (en)

DOG LAUGHS: A Scent To Remember

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  • DOG LAUGHS COMIC STRIP. COVER IMAGE TITLED A SCENT TO REMEMBER.
  • Hmmm? I sense a... presence... Something inexplicable... Something... otherworldly...
  • That’s Frodo’s scent! it’s Still Here! Oh, How I miss that little Guy.
  • this is Special... a bittersweet moment. Go on... Get a good whiff... Smell the love!
  • I gotta tell ya, I’m definitely picking up on the bitter. the Sweet... Not so much.
Dog Laughs (en)

DOG LAUGHS: The Learning Curve

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Imagine this: you’ve been observing for weeks now. You’ve seen your humans do it, and most importantly, you’ve been studying the old dog. So with all of this exposure to higher education, why can’t you get it right? Don’t worry, practice makes perfect, and we have plenty of cleaning supplies.

  • Cover image for a 4 panel comic strip called Dog Laughs, titled The Learning Curve. Created by Gordon Bagshaw. Imagine this: you've been observing for weeks now. You've seen your humans do it, and most importantly, you've been studying the old dog. So with all of this exposure to higher education, why can't you get it right? Don't worry, practice makes perfect, and we have plenty of cleaning supplies.
  • First panel of 4 from the comic strip Dog Laughs, titled The Learning Curve. Created by Gordon Bagshaw. In the panel, George the sheltie puppy is raising his leg to pee on the pee mat.
  • Second panel of 4 from the comic strip Dog Laughs, titled The Learning Curve. Created by Gordon Bagshaw. In the panel, George the sheltie puppy is sniffing where he peed.
  • Third panel of 4 from the comic strip Dog Laughs, titled The Learning Curve. Created by Gordon Bagshaw. In the panel, George the sheltie puppy is frustrated that he peed half on and half off the mat. And he says, "Dang it! No matter how much I try, I keep missing the mark."
  • Fourth panel of 4 from the comic strip Dog Laughs, titled The Learning Curve. Created by Gordon Bagshaw. In the panel, George the sheltie puppy is frustrated that he peed half on and half off the mat, but comes up with a solution to his failing. He asks, "Is there anything I could do for extra credit?"
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DOG LAUGHS – TBT: Frodo The Sheltie – Out Of Focus

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Shelties, shepherding is in their blood. Bred in Scotland for this very purpose, it’s no wonder they have a strong urge to do it. In fact, they’ll herd just about anything. Shelties are intelligent and agile dogs, and they are very good at following commands. They are also very protective of their flock. So when Frodo, a city sheltie, visited a farm for the first time, you would think he would know what to do. Well…

  • Alt text Cover image for a 3 panel comic strip called Dog Laughs. It's a Frodo The Sheltie Strip, titled Out of Focus. Created by Gordon Bagshaw. Shelties, shepherding is in their blood. Bred in Scotland for this very purpose, it’s no wonder they have a strong urge to do it. In fact, they’ll herd just about anything. Shelties are intelligent and agile dogs, and they are very good at following commands. They are also very protective of their flock. So when Frodo, a city sheltie, visited a farm for the first time, you would think he would know what to do. Well…
  • First panel of 3 from the comic strip Dog Laughs, featuring Frodo the Sheltie, titled Out of Focus. Created by Gordon Bagshaw. Frodo, a sheltie from the city, is standing behind Baiana, a seasoned farm dog who knows a thing or two about sheep. Two sheep are in front of them, one named Marie and the other named Ivy. Baiana is explaining the nature of sheep to Frodo, saying, "Now pay attention, Frodo. It's important to keep in mind that sheep are easily distracted. They can't help it. So it's up to us to stay alert and..."
  • Second panel of 3 from the comic strip Dog Laughs, featuring Frodo the Sheltie, titled Out of Focus. Created by Gordon Bagshaw. Frodo, a sheltie from the city, is standing behind Baiana, a seasoned farm dog who knows a thing or two about sheep. Two sheep are in front of them, one named Marie and the other named Ivy. Frodo, who should instinctively be a good shepherd, is completely distracted by everything. He runs away shouting, "C'mere, Oh, look at the birds! Ah love birdies, they're so bonnie! Hey there, wee birdies!"
  • Third panel of 3 from the comic strip Dog Laughs, featuring Frodo the Sheltie, titled Out Of Focus. Created by Gordon Bagshaw. In the panel, Frodo, a sheltie from the city, has left Baiana, a seasoned farm dog who knows a thing or two about sheep. Two sheep are in front of Baiana, one is Marie and the other is Ivy. Marie says to Baiana, "Oh, do go on, my dear. We were most certainly listening. Who's distracted now?"
Dog Laughs (en)

DOG LAUGHS: Buttoned-up

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Picture this: You are in a strange land with new sights, sounds and smells, how will you find answers and who can you trust?

  • This is the comic strip, DOG LAUGHS, created by Gordon Bagshaw - title: Buttoned-up. number of panels: 4. Picture this: You are in a strange land with new places, sounds and smells, how will you find answers and who can you trust?
  • Panel 1: Gord and Raquel are looking at their puppy in his dog pen. Raquel is holding a chew toy in her hand, which is a soft squishy monkey. She says to the Sheltie pup, George: "George, look what we've got for you. It's a monkey!"
  • Panel 2: George is looking at the monkey, assessing the situation and believes it's his opportunity to get answers, so asks the monkey, "Listen here, buddy, tell me everything you know about Hot Wheels and that crazy lady over there. What am I dealing with?"
  • Panel 3: George is waiting patiently for answers he's been longing to know ever since his arrival, but the monkey isn't talking.
  • Panel 4: Losing patience with his new friend, George comes to a logical conclusion as to why the monkey won't spill the beans. George the Sheltie pup interrogates further by saying, "What's up, pal? Did they buy your silence with bananas?"
Dog Laughs (en)

DOG LAUGHS – Forever Angelic Reunion Meadows (ft. Frodo The Sheltie)

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Picture this: It’s a lovely day, and you feel the grass between your toes. Suddenly, True Love calls out to you. How do you respond? The only way you can: you run full throttle towards it. And that’s exactly what our sheltie, Frodo, did on July 16th, 2022.

  • This is "Dog Laughs," a comic strip by Gordon Bagshaw. Today’s comic strip features Frodo The Sheltie Title: “Forever Angelic Reunion Meadows” Number of panels: 5 plus and extra special image. Picture this: It's a lovely day, and you feel the grass between your toes. Suddenly, True Love calls out to you. How do you respond? The only way you can: you run full throttle towards it. And that's exactly what our sheltie, Frodo, did on July 16th, 2022.
  • Panel 1 of 5: Frodo the Sheltie is basking in the warm sunlight as the gentle breeze rustles through the grass. Suddenly, a rainbow arcs across the sky and lowers itself in front of him. From the rainbow, the Great Shepherd calls out in a soft voice, "Frodo, come here, my boy." Frodo looks up, recognizing the voice of his beloved master. "Shep!" he exclaims, wagging his tail in excitement.
  • Panel 2 of 5: Frodo the Sheltie leaps up with excitement and runs towards Shep, his paws now landing on a vibrant rainbow bridge that fills him with joy. The colors of the rainbow intensify with every step he takes, filling the surroundings with a warm and inviting glow. Frodo can't help but let out a joyful, "Woohoo!" as he runs towards Shep, eager to reach his beloved master.
  • Panel 3 of 5: Frodo sits down in front of Shep on the rainbow bridge. Shep affectionately pets the sheltie's mane and asks, "My boy, do you believe in FARM?” Frodo relaxes in the warm embrace and replies, "You betcha." The rainbow colors continue to swirl around them, creating a peaceful and magical atmosphere. Shep looks deeply into Frodo's eyes, as if imparting some ancient wisdom to his furry companion.
  • Panel 4 of 5: Shep and Frodo start their journey along the rainbow bridge as Shep imparts some profound wisdom to his little companion. "Wendy and countless friends you've made over the years are waiting for you," says Shep, his voice filled with love and understanding. Frodo looks up at Shep with a mixture of curiosity and awe, taking in every word of his master's guidance. The vibrant hues of the rainbow continue to surround them, as if guiding them towards their destination.
  • Panel 5 of 5: As Shep and Frodo walk along the rainbow bridge, the colors become more vibrant, lifting them higher and higher into the heavens. Shep continues to speak about FARM and all its majesty, "There are cats, horses, and yes, even vacuums..." Frodo interrupts him in surprise, "Vacuums?" Shep laughs and smiles, "Oh man, I wish I had a camera. The look on your face is priceless." Frodo starts to chuckle as well, realizing Shep is just teasing him. "Yeah, yeah, you're quite the comedian, Shep. Don't quit your day job, buddy," says Frodo, playfully nudging Shep with his nose. The two continue to walk along the rainbow bridge, basking in the beauty of their surroundings and the joy of their companionship.
  • Special image: This image features a drawing of a rainbow above a photo of the real Frodo the Sheltie, with the years 2010-2022 displayed on it. Additionally, the image includes a heartfelt thank-you note from Gord and Raquel to Shep, expressing their love and gratitude
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DOG LAUGHS – A Cachorra Velha

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Imagina só: você está cansado depois de um longo dia sem fazer nada, então o que você mais quer? Você quer fazer ainda mais de nada, é claro. Bem, isso não vai ser tão fácil para a velha Amarela na tirinha de hoje.

  • Esta é "Dog Laughs", uma tirinha de Gordon Bagshaw. Título: "A Velha Cachorra". Número de painels: 3. As três imagens seguintes correspondem a cada painel da tirinha. Cenário: Amarela, a velha cachorra da família, está tirando uma soneca no sofá, mas o mundo desta Rhodesian Ridgeback está prestes a mudar de uma grande forma por um pequeno companheiro. Imagina só: você está cansado depois de um longo dia sem fazer nada, então o que você mais quer? Você quer fazer ainda mais de nada, é claro. Bem, isso não vai ser tão fácil para a velha Amarela na tirinha de hoje.
  • Painel 1 de 3: Amarela, a velha cachorra da família, está roncando feito um porco no sofá grande quando a mamãe entra com uma surpresa: o novo filhote de Sheltie da família, George, que está sentado em cima da velha cachorra. A mamãe diz: "Amarela, acorde, querida. Eu quero que você conheça o George."
  • Painel 2 de 3: George, o filhote de sheltie, está correndo para lá e para cá como um louco, cheio de pique e curiosidade. Amarela está chocada com a exibição de pura energia. George está fazendo todas as perguntas possíveis: "O que é isso? O que é aquilo? O que tem lá?" "Ah, eu vou destruir isso mais tarde", e por aí vai.
  • Painel 3 de 3: George, o filhote de sheltie, ainda está correndo para lá e para cá, sem mostrar sinais de parar. Amarela simplesmente se vira para voltar a dormir, enquanto diz para a mamãe: "Tinha que ser um movido a pilha, né?"