Preparing for the Canine Ball, the dogs from Saphira’s class purchase glamorous evening wear from the luxury shop on the Cataloupe 3. Some will have brought suitable outfits as part of their travel gear, but even they are looking for something extra special to outshine the others.
During their classes with Saphira, the canines have learned traditional dances such as the waltz. The males are hoping to impress the females, and the females are determined to enjoy themselves. The usual rivalry doesn’t go away, even though they’re all on vacation.
Perhaps on the night, they will be attracted to a more proficient canine dancer than their usual partner. This is a subject of gossip among all the females. Will good old Charles step up for the occasion? Or perhaps one of his rivals will prove so attractive that, well, who knows what may occur? I notice that canines are not particularly faithful. That probably accounts for all the unusual-looking dogs one sees. Mitzi says I need to be careful what I say in that respect, as dogs are extremely reactive to criticism from cats. ‘I’m not criticising, merely commenting,’ I say.
‘Hmmm,’ says Mitzi, giving me one of her looks.
After choosing their gowns, it is imperative for the females to practise how they will dance with their partner and manage the drapery and movement at the same time. For any female dog, one of the main difficulties will be training her partner. This is not a problem for felines.
‘Hmmm,’ says Mitzi. But I will leave my remark on the blog. I have avoided referring to the female dogs as bitches, as this has unpleasant connotations for humans.
At the female dog tea parties, swimming parties, and gossip sessions, there is much debate and a great deal of happy laughter.
A note: these are all fantasy images, not real scenes, and they were created with AI.
