From Denny: Well, folks like me with the last name "Lyon" pay close attention to all things "lion" and this hilarious viral video was no exception. It's a natural just like this awwww, too cute lion dog, Charles the Monarch.
Instead of laughing hard and moving on to start my day I decided it was about time I start sharing these funny videos. There is just something about this dog that warms your heart. 2 video clips here.
In honor of funny lion dog, Charles the Monarch, says: Make Merry and Carry On!
He's a Labradoodle (part Labrador Retriever, part Poodle) that has his stylish haircut in the way of a maned male lion. Charles managed to prank passing motorists in Norfolk, Virginia, who were convinced a real baby lion was on the loose from the local zoo. (Read the full story as it's hilarious, just follow the above link.)
The first caller into the Norfolk 911 center was reported to be calm about their sighting:
The man: "I'd like to report a lion sighting."
The caught off guard dispatcher: "Say that again?!"
Of course, as a casual observer of all things "lion" since I was a kid - complete with a bedroom sign that said "Lyon's Den: Keep Out!" - and got tagged with the moniker of "Cat Eyes" at middle school - I saw the same file footage and instantly knew it was really a cute dog.
FYI for the serious crowd: Lions don't wag their tails like a dog, don't run or walk with the body language of a dog - more loose jointed like a house cat, and, most definitely, the males don't grow a mane until they are well past "puppyhood." Don't even get me started on people who don't recognize curly poodle fur... :)
The lion dog Charles the Monarch has my complete support to run for the Virginia Senate. Charles could easily replace Congressman Eric Cantor since he is plenty rich enough after employing insider trading for many years to fluff up his bank account. After all, according to many recent polls, Congress is less popular than cockroaches since they are viewed as worse than dirty dawgs.
Charles would lend a royal air to the place and certainly upgrade the attitude of both Congress and the American public. Everyone raise their paws who wants to contribute to his SuperPac dedicated to great haircuts for all and demanding more play time on the White House lawn.
Check out Charles' owner-manager, Daniel Painter, at Daniel's Lawn & Garden Center for more details of his upcoming political campaign. Charles the Monarch is known to be seen frolicking freely around the garden center, greeting customers. It was his fun-loving manager's idea to give Charles a haircut to resemble Virginia's Old Dominion University mascot. Charles has certainly captured the public's imagination with his video going viral.
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| Joe Biden, U.S. Senator from Delaware. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
Charles is a natural retail style politician. Hey, speaking of retail politicians like VP Joe Biden, Charles could be Biden's VP when he runs in 2016. Now that would give the Republicans something to talk about on silly and irrelevant Fox News that might actually be interesting and news worthy! :)
Lion dog Charles also has a facebook page, now with almost 2,400 followers and counting. I tell ya, this political dog is on the move!
And, if you doubt if Charles is ready for the 2016 election, just check out this Hollywood photo of one totally cool dog:
In honor of funny lion dog, Charles the Monarch, says: Make Merry and Carry On!
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