Sunday, 10 July 2011

Burns the Harrier Jump Dog

I have the solution for Britain's cash strapped armed forces!

Cutbacks in spending have compelled the RAF and Navy to decommission their fleet of Harrier 'jump jets'.

Well anyone can see that it's useful for the military to have at their disposal something that can spring vertically into the air from a standing start and attack.

Let me introduce you to 'Burns', an American rat terrier and fellow trainee at Deeside Dog Agility Club.

This alert little fellow, despite legs shorter than my own, can leap several times his own height with no run up at all!  And although he has always been friendly to Gail and me, I can see that he has a fine set of gnashers, which could prove handy in combat mode.

Now I am no economist, but I am pretty sure that a Burns would be cheaper to run than a Harrier jet.

Just a suggestion Mr Cameron, to save a few £££££s and keep the country safe ...
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18 comments:

  1. rottrover10 July 2011 at 19:00

    And when not keeping the world safe for democracy, he could get rid of vermin! Mr. Cameron should start with a dozen! (Burns is too cute!!)

    -Gizmo, Bart and Ruby

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  2. Oskar10 July 2011 at 19:07

    Very wise proposal. Maybe he could help our space program that is coming to an end here in the US.

    Nubbin wiggles,
    Oskar

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  3. Scooter10 July 2011 at 19:43

    Very smart Bertie!
    I bet he is the dude fur the job too!! Then your country will be in safe paws!!

    wags
    Jazzi and Addy

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  4. Anita10 July 2011 at 19:57

    As fellow rat terriers and pups of a U.S. Navy dad, Bronson and Pepper thoroughly approve of this!

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  5. Craig10 July 2011 at 21:06

    He looks very agile! I'd not heard of the breed so thanks for the education Bertie.

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  6. Bella Roxy & Macdui10 July 2011 at 22:23

    Sounds like a great plan! But politicians being what they are, don't notice a good idea when it's in front of them.

    XXXOOO Daisy, Kendra & Bella

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  7. Anonymous10 July 2011 at 22:42

    Oh Bertie you are one SMART as a FOX Terrier!

    None of the politicians would have come close to that idea! Besides here in America they would probably pay 3 billion for their own Burns. Since we pay about that for comode seats!

    woos, Tessa

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  8. Two French Bulldogs10 July 2011 at 23:48

    Burns is handsome for a rat dog, BOL
    Benny & Lily

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  9. Road Dog Tales11 July 2011 at 01:01

    Bertie - Good thinking! We knew you were good at science, but WOW - an economist and military strategist, too!
    We think Burns is adorable!

    The Road Dogs

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  10. Stella11 July 2011 at 01:58

    Swell idea, Bertie! Do you know exactly how high he can go in one lift-off? That would be handy to know if you are gonna sell this idea.

    Cheers and hugs,
    Stella

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  11. Gail Wilson11 July 2011 at 06:02

    Bertie...we think that is a very smart idea! A dozen of those little guys together would keep any country under control!!!
    Hugs and wags, Mistaya and Maggie

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  12. Dexter11 July 2011 at 10:35

    I believe an examination in terrier technology in general would be beneficial as we all know that they are spring loaded.

    Slobbers,
    Mango

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  13. Elaine Pritchard11 July 2011 at 14:03

    That's such a good idea. I'd feel safe if I knew 'Burns' was part of our national defence systems.

    Love and licks, Winnie

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  14. Unknown11 July 2011 at 14:47

    And he is very much more cuter than a harrier....

    Heeheee....a Harrier Terrier!

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  15. Jenny Woolf12 July 2011 at 16:46

    Wasn't it a dog like this in cartier Bresson's famous photograph? Like a dog with springed paws!

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  16. George The Lad12 July 2011 at 20:12

    good idea Bertie, I think you should run for MP ;) I can't believe that he can jump higher than you!!!
    Have a good week
    See Yea George xxx

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  17. TwoSpecialWires13 July 2011 at 04:49

    You are brilliant (and we are back. Sort of)

    xx
    Jake and Fergi (who LOVED Ponca City ... we've pictures to prove it ... and someday you'll see what we mean!)

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  18. Shane Kent Louis18 July 2011 at 08:12

    ...that was a brilliant idea! Good luck! :)
    Dog Fence

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