Not a pencil but silverpoint drawing
The pencil was invented in France. More precisely, it was invented and patented in 1795 by Nicolas-Jacques Conté. This is fairly standard Wikipedia knowledge, but it raises an interesting follow-up question: what did people use before the pencil? The answer is that you can make a mark with almost anything. However, for precise drawing, artists […]
Our daily walk up the hill
There is a lot of hunting activity in the region, so Balthazar is wearing a light but highly fluorescent cover. This not only protects him from being mistaken for game but also makes him easy to spot among the bushes.
What?
So what’s the problem? I took a few pieces off the bed, but it’s my bed—I should be able to enjoy it however I want, right?
Balthazar hiding
Balthazar loves hiding behind the curtain in the living room. It’s a complete mystery why he does this, since it’s always obvious where he is — his head and paws stick out every time. He’s been doing this since he was a puppy, and even now, at a year and a half old, it’s still […]
An exciting discovery
Balthazar’s sense of smell is still developing, but this summer he made an exciting discovery: the pantry holds something special—his food. He’s not quite sure if he’s allowed to be sniffing around in there, but his nose is a strong and powerful guide.
Gardening
Although Balthazar is a hunting dog meant to focus on birds, he has taken an interest in gardening. Here, he’s still in the apprentice stage, watching how it’s done. Unfortunately, he also has a more hands-on approach—digging holes in the garden. We’re not sure where this behavior comes from, but it certainly wasn’t what we […]
Baltazar learns that there are house rules
Then our little Balthazar found out that there are house rules — and that can be quite a letdown. He has to listen, even as a puppy. Of course, we only expect puppy-level obedience, but still. Luckily, he has a secret weapon that can melt even concrete like chocolate cake on a hot summer day: […]
Growing up
Balthazar is growing up fast. He’s very different from Archibald, and I really like that. I never wanted another version of Archie. Like all dogs, Archie was one of a kind, and I want to keep it that way. Sometimes I still find myself comparing them. Balthazar seems calmer and a bit clumsy, more affectionate, […]
First day in new home
Balthazar
Balthazar is a Wirehaired Vizsla. He was born in Limburg on June 4th 2024, in a crowded litter with nine brothers and sisters. Balthazar had the roundest belly of them all, and even though he walked with a clumsy puppy wobble, he was always quick to find food. He seemed happy with everything around him, […]