Cinder, Ruckus & Grizelda: Berzerkers, Inc.

14/02/2024

Happy Valentines Day, from Berzerkers, Inc.! 🐺❤🐶💙🐺💜💕😘🥰

22/01/2024

Hi everyone! It's Berzerker Mom. These guys have been playing crazy all day, constantly outside to wrestle, chase, taunt, and tease one another in temps in the 30's today. After so much activity, they're all sound asleep, warm and snug in the t.v. room for Sunday night movies.
My heart is full!
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28/12/2023

Puppy slumber party... after too much fun with their non-alcoholic "beverage" doggo toys that Santa Paws brought them for Christmas.

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25/12/2023

'Twas Christmas Day eve and all through the house, not a Cinder was stirring...
She's just napping among all the goodies Santa Paws brought. 🥰

Merry Christmas from Cinder, Ruckus, and Zelda! 🐺❤🐶💙🐺💜🎅🎄

11/12/2023

"Hi everyone! It's Ruckus! Long time, no post, eh?"
"I'm here, too - It's Zelda!"
"And hello everyone! Cinder here. Hope you're all well, and staying warm as the weather gets colder!"
"So, girls, what do you think of the art Mom put together of us?"
"I love it! But why do I have tan on my face and feet? Was I digging a lot before I posed?"
"No, Zelda. This was some sort of program Mom used online. It just didn't understand that GSD's can be solid black. It got my feet correct, tho, and Ruckus's ears are great!"
"I am pleased with my ears! But yeah Z, you're right about your tan parts. It got Cinder's name wrong on her tag, too."
"That's ok guys, I don't mind my name being wrong. I think they look great. What do you hoomans think? Let us know!"

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02/09/2023

"Hello everyone! It's me, Cinder."
"Hi, it's Ruckus!"
"And me, too, Grrrrrrrizelda! Ha!"
"Yes, we're all here. This is a holiday weekend, Labor Day is Monday. I guess it'll be pretty hot tomorrow and Monday, like it's been lately. But today is a beautiful day outside! We got a little break from the heavy heat. Mom said today it's in the low 80's... whatever that is exactly. But I know it's warm but not too warm, and that's all that matters! So we're able to spend more time outside today. It's nice."
"It is nice, Cinder! I get to roll in the grass and scratch my back and rub my face on the ground."
"And I get to chomp on my favorite red smooshed soccer ball! It's so nice."
"Yes! And it's so nice that neighbor kids are out. I'm watching them close thru the fence, just in case there are any shenanigans!"
"Yeah, Cinder, you watch them close...Z and I will just lay in the grass until you need us."
"Hmm? Oh, yeah - Ruckus is right Cinder. I've got your back. Just give a bark, and I'll drop my ball and be right with you."
"Thanks guys. I think they all went back inside. Well, I'll just join you in the grass and catch some sun. Aaaahhh... What a beautiful day!"
"It is nice. You know what would be really good tho? Maybe a walk later. I'll talk to Dad about it. What do you think Ruckus?"
"Oooh yeah! Get out, get some sniffs, come home for some dinner... sounds good! How about you Cinder?"
"I'm game, guys - let's do it! Hope everyone else is having a nice weekend, too. Have a nice holiday!"
"Yeah, happy Labor Day everyone!"
"Yup, have a great weekend everybody! Hope you can get out and go for walks and play with soccer balls, too. We love you, bye!"

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22/08/2023

Thirteen years ago today, a beautiful and timid black German Shepherd got into the backseat of our car, and rode with us to her new home, licking the back of her new human father's head as he drove.
Happy Gotcha Day to our stunning, regal, smart, and feisty Cinder The Berzerker. We love our "Queen B", and we're so glad she's ours!
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27/06/2023

Sometimes it's just nice to hold "hands" with your sister or brother while you both nap.

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09/05/2023

"Hi everyone. It's me, Cinder."
"And me, too, Grrrrrrrrrizelda!"
"Mom got a little busy and didn't get a chance to help us make a post, but last week was Zelda's and my birthdays! On Wednesday, Z turned 5 -"
"And Cinder turned 13 on Monday!!! I'm telling ya, Cinder - 13 is the new 8, because you look great!"
"That's really sweet Z, but I don't think I look *that* young, hehe! But yeah, it was our birthdays, and we had our customary chicken dinner-"
"Yum! That was awesome! And then for dessert, Mom surprised us with pupcakes! She usually makes us puppy ice cream, but in honor of Cinder's 'lucky 13th', she baked us puppy cupcakes!"
"I was so surprised! I've never had a cupcake before, so I didnt know how to eat it."
"Oh Cinder, just do what Ruckus and I did - just bite the whole thing and wolf it down. Mmmm- so good!"
"Well, yeah I could've, but then I wouldn't have been able to savor the frosting. It was peanut butter, banana and cream cheese, with chopped peanut sprinkles. So tasty."
"Oh wow, I knew it was yum, but I didn't notice the flavors in the frosting."
"Wait- there was FROSTING on it???? I knew it was peanut butter banana cake, but dang... I missed it!"
"Yes, Ruckus, and that's why I always tell you to eat slower, because you barely taste anything. Zelda eats too fast, too. You guys are missing out!"
"Aww, dang. Don't worry Ruckus, I saw the extra pupcakes that Mom made are in the fridge. We can taste it better next time."
"Good idea Z! Wonder if Mom will make pupcakes for my birthday."
"Maybe, Ruck, if you're extra cute. She made them for Zelda and me, so she's got a good recipe, and she said she likes making them. Can't hurt to ask. And maybe ask her to put extra frosting on them? That's my favorite part!"

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24/03/2023

We can't believe we missed National Puppy Day! 😳😣🤯🤦‍♀️
The Berzerkers haven't been puppies for a long time, but they'll always be "Our Puppies"! So, a belated happy National Puppy Day to our puppies and yours!

~ Berzerker Mom & Berzerker Dad 🥰🐾💕

23/02/2023

"Hi everyone! It's me, Ruckus! How you doing? You all know I love snacks! So today, Dad came home with a bag full of cookies. He says every year, little hoomans called 'skowts' sell cookies, and so he buys them to help the skowts. I dunno how it helps them - I think it helps Dad more cuz he likes to eat 'em. I should check them out to make sure they're ok and safe. *sniff-sniff* MMM! *sniffsniff-snniiiiiifffff* Oh my dawg!!! The boxes smell amazing! This soft package smells particularly interesting. Hey Dad, hold that one up for me to check, please. Yeah, like that. *sniff* Hmm... is that peanut butter? *sniff-sniff* I think that's peanut butter. *sniffsniffsniiifff* Oh, yeah - definitely peanut butter! I think chocolate, too!"
"Hey Ruckus, whatcha got?"
"Dad got the cookies from the skowts again, Cinder! I think we're gonna get some, too!"
"That's 'scouts', Ruckus. And Mom just said dogs don't eat chocolate, and those have chocolate."
"Awww, that's not cool. Oh well. Hey Dad, let me smell another box, please? Yeah, that one. *sniff-sniffle-sniff* Hmm, smells like coconut. Eh, I don't like coconut. I mean it's not so much the taste, it's the texture I don't like, ya know? *snniffffff* Smells good, tho..."

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18/02/2023

"Hi everyone! It's me, Cinder. We had a kind of cloudy but comfy-cool day, and I love that kind of weather. I really love when it's comfy-cool and sunny - but it was chilly and rainy for a few days and we couldn't spend a lot of time outside. So, this is wonderful! Zelda took time to gather our play balls in a pile like she's a bird with a nest full of eggs, haha! - "
"Hey! Cinder, I am not a bird! I just like all my toys collected nearby! Nothing's wrong with that!"
"Didn't say there was, Z! That's what you like to do when you're outside, and it's fun. Anyway, it's not like Ruckus's activity... he's out there p*eing on a leaf pile, so... yeah."
*in the distance* "Hey! You don't have to tell everybody that, Cinder! Gosh!"
"Sorry Ruckus! Hehehe! Anyway, I just love to lay here and sniff the air. I think spring may be coming soon, I can kind of smell it. Yup, won't be long. Well, I should be going. Get outside and sit and sniff the air - it's good for ya! Hope everyone has a great weekend!"
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02/02/2023

A little humor at our girl Grizelda The Berzerker's expense. 🤪🥰

Z is a tremendous individual, with heart, courage, drive, and a brain to match her beauty. But her goofball/practical joker sense of humor and ability to lounge is noteworthy, LOL! We knew she'd be a wonderful dog, but the personality was even more than we'd bargained for. Couldn't love her more!!! 🥰😘🤩🐾💕

(Picture on the left is Zelda's sire, Irish Eyes RIVER Von Argohof - borrowed from Irish Eyes Kennel's FB page. He's an amazing, handsome guy!! ❤️ )

01/01/2023

"Hi everyone! It's Cinder. Happy new year! Did you stay up last night to count it down? I did. Ruckus and Zelda couldn't do it tho."
"Cinder, I could do it if I wanted to. I just didn't *want* to."
"Yeah Cinder, what he said. Plus, when you let me get up on the cot bed-"
"You mean when you stole it from me when I got up for a drink of water?"
"Yeah but I could tell deep down you wanted to share the comfiness. Anyway, when I got up here my eyes started to get heavy. I can't help it."
"Yeah, sure. I dont believe either of you can stick it out until midnight. I can. I mean, jeez guys, it's not even completely dark outside yet! I'll just sit here, give myself a mani-pedi for 2023, and... guys??"
"*snore...snore...snore*"
"*snore-grunt* C'mere Ruck... I'm gonna chew on your face...nom-nom...*snore*"
"Pffft... nevermind. Happy new year everyone!!!"
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25/12/2022

Merry Christmas from Cinder, Ruckus & Grizelda: Berzerkers, Inc.!
😊🥰🐺❤️🐶💙🐺💜🐾💕🎄🎅🤶

17/12/2022

Just in time for your holiday listening pleasure, K9 Records presents the festive musical stylings of Ruckus Berzerker on his debut seasonal album 'It Barked Upon A Midnight Clear'! You'll hear all your favorites:
"It Barked Upon A Midnight Clear"
"Fleas Navidad"
"I Saw Mommy Eating Santa's Cookies (And She Wouldn't Give Me Any)"
"Puppy It's Cold Outside"
"Frosty The Yellow Snowman"
"The Little Drummer Mutt"
"Silent Night So Let's Bark At Nothing"
And much, much more!
Don't wait - if you order right now, you'll receive a commemorative photo of Ruckus, autographed with a paw print and covered in his fur that he'll shed especially for you!
Enjoy the holidays with this special canine music collection. Order now!
🤪🤣🥰🐶🐾💕🎄☃️🎅

12/12/2022

Part 2 of Grizelda's New Basketball: Ruckus racing her for the ball... but she's faster. 🥰😄🐾💕🐺💜🐶💙🏀🍂🍁

12/12/2022

Grizelda The Berzerker got a new basketball today! Her dad made sure it was properly inflated, threw it nice and fast for her... and she ran, caught up to it, and promptly popped it! 🤦‍♀️🤣 Ruckus joined in on the basketball chase, but Z's too fast for the old boy. Cinder opted to lounge in a pile of leaves to chomp a tennis ball and observe the game from the sideline.
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03/12/2022

"Hi everyone! 'Tis I, Grrrrrrrrizelda! And, 'tis the season... when Dad brings in all kinds of boxes and containers. And then Mom puts lights everywhere. And they put up a pretend tree that they keep folded up in a box the rest of the year - and it definitely doesn't smell like a tree! And then there are these sparkly balls that Mom puts on the pretend tree, and we are NOT allowed to play with them ever - not even if one mysteriously falls off the pretend tree when we bump it with our tails. And there are these big socks that hang on the fireplace that smell like the snacks we got in them this time last year, so they smell pretty good. It's all kind of nice tho, if I'm being honest. However... it's only a matter of time before Mom starts trying to make us pose for pictures. Cinder is so relaxed about it all, since she's been thru lots of Christmases in the past, and she actually likes taking pics. But it's not Ruckus's favorite at all! I'm sure Mom and I can negotiate acceptable terms for my client, tho, hehe!
Well, I gotta go. There are some candy canes on the pretend tree that Mom says are not real, but I think they still should be tasted - um, I mean investigated. Ok I love you bye!"
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13/11/2022

Lazy Sunday morning for this fierce monster puppy! Grizelda says she's recharging her batteries to kick Ruckus's butt later.
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07/11/2022

"Hi everyone! 'Tis I, Grrrrrrrizelda!"
"And me, Ruckus!"
"Hi everyone! Cinder here, too! We had a lovely day today."
"It was a beautiful day today! We got to spend time outside, playing and wrestling and chasing tennis balls. Cinder enjoyed laying in the grass and smelling the breezes, while Ruckus and I chased each other."
"I do love all the beautiful smells this time of year."
"And Zelda invented a new game - 'Where's Zeldo'. She says it's like 'Where's Waldo', only it's her and not a guy in glasses and a striped shirt, ha!"
"Well, you did have a hard time spotting me at first Ruck. I hid behind yard ornaments and trees. I don't think Mom saw me either."
"I'm sure she didn't Z. I didn't at first."
"Thanks Cinder. Well, it was so pretty out, and Ruckus was in such a good mood, we let Mom take pics."
"I know! I was having too much fun to be grumpy with her about it, hehe."
"The sun was perfect for pictures, tho. You should see how you and Z look, Ruckus. They did turn out nice."
"Oooooh, really?"
"Hey, they did!"
"Yep... I knew you two would be humble enough to appreciate the results, hehe! Have a good week everyone!"
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02/11/2022

Hehe... we found Ruckus's theme song! 🤪🥰🐾💕

Cinder, Ruckus, & Grizelda shared a post on Instagram: "". Follow their account to see 53 posts.

01/11/2022

"Hey everyone! It's Grrrrrrizelda!!!"
"And Cinder, too."
"Yup - and guess what yesterday was? Besides Halloween, I mean."
"I can hear you girls! I don't want to make a big deal about it."
"Oh, c'mon Ruckus. Zelda and I enjoy our day -"
"Shh! Cinder, everyone's going to know it was my birthda - oops!"
"Hahahaaaaa! Ruck, she didn't give it away, you just dumped it out! Too funny! Yup, Ruckus's birthday is on Halloween, so how cool is that?!"
"We wear our special Halloween bandanas, just for him, and we get chicken for dinner, and Mom made the puppy ice cream again, Ruckus!"
"I know, Cinder, but - "
"And we got to wear glow stick collars when we went out to play in the dark! You know that was cool, Ruck!"
"Yeah, that was, but - "
"And because we ate dinner too late last night because of 'Trick or Treat' taking so long, we couldn't eat our ice cream. So we get it tonight. So it's like your birthday two nights in a row!"
"Yeah, that's true. But... "
"But what??? C'mon Ruck! Homemade chicken, puppy ice cream, glow stick collars! What's the problem?"
"Well... I'm 9 already. I don't want to make a big deal about that. I think I look pretty good for my age, so let's just pretend I'm still 7 or 8! I'm not ready to be 9!"
"Aww, Ruckus! It's ok. I'm 12, so I understand. But, we're still young at heart! And you do look good for your age. So just enjoy yourself, and soak up the goodies and the love!"
"Yeah... guess you're right. It's pretty nice, I guess. But, can somebody tell Mom to quit trying to take pics of me before I have a chance to get camera ready?!?"
"No worries, brother! I've got you! Excuse me, Mom, but my client has asked....."
"Thanks, Z."
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21/10/2022

"Good morning everyone! 'Tis I, Grrrrrrrrrrizelda! Hehe! Or maybe I should say Pvt. Grizelda Berzerker! Or CPL Berzerker. Or - oooooh! - SGT Grizelda!! Yeah, I like that! I'm going to work with my dad today. And I bet Cinder and Ruckus are jeeeeeeeaaalllooouuusss!!! I'm gonna be doing all kinds of cool military stuff! I'll be doing obstacle courses, eating MRE's, getting muddy, biting bad guys... What? Nuh-uh Mom, for real! I'm going to work with Dad today, and I'm gonna be doing ALL the military things! They might even make me a Sergeant Major before lunch, I'll be SO good at it!!! Dad? Dad?!? What's so funny?!!? C'mon, you don't think I'd be awesome at it??? Whaddya mean it doesn't work that way?? Mom, why's Dad laughing at me?!? HUH?!?!? He's dropping me off at the vet's office on his way to work?!?!? Wait - is this just because I wouldn't stay still to give a p*e sample yesterday? But I said I was sorry! Aw, man!!! Ok, ok, fine - they're always nice to me there. But they better give me a couple extra of those yummy tiny snacks they give! And I want homemade chicken for dinner tonight, too, Mom! And Dad - I'm picking the music on the ride home!! Ungh, no fair!"
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20/10/2022

There are many great mysteries in this world. How do socks go missing out of the dryer, and somehow get replaced by plastic lids that match no container in the kitchen? How many licks does it take to get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop? Why do you have a pair of pants, but only one shirt? And now: How can Mama Berzerker brush two Berzerker girls (at least once a week), and end up with a dire wolf sized pile of hair, but yet neither girl is bald? (Ruckus doesn't need the intense brushing the girls do, since he doesn't have the same German Shepherd double coat.)
The world may never know....

17/10/2022

"Hi everyone! It's me - *yaaawwwwnnn* - Grrrrrrrrrizelda! Hehe... I snuck up on the couch while my parents were super-into their show. So now that I'm comfy, I can nap, cuz they won't even know I'm here! -
*snnnnnnooooorrrrreee-snort*
- Oops! Well, maybe they wouldn't have known, but I forgot I snore! Ha! Ok, I love you, bye!"
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10/10/2022

"Oh, man! She's at it again, Cinder! Why's Mom always taking pics of us? I'm not in the mood to look studly!"
"Pffffttt! Hahaha - 'studly'? Ok... she takes them because she likes it, and people like to see them on social media. Anyway, if you dont feel like getting your picture taken, just look away, like I am."
"Hey, if you guys don't want to be bothered by the 'Mom-erazzi', I'll tell her!"
"No, Zelda, it's fine."
"Yeah Z, don't sweat it."
"Nope, I'm going right now! Hey, hey, hey there, Mom! My clients would prefer to enjoy this lovely afternoon without feeling the pressure of posing. I'm going to have to ask you to stop, or I'll lick your nose... and I've been chewing on my filthy flat tennis ball, so that won't be pleasant!"
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09/10/2022

"Hi everyone. It's Cinder. Zelda is snoozing at the moment."
"*snore* Hrrrm-mrrrrm-rrrrrrmm... *snore*"
"Yeah, like I said, she's snoozing. We came up this morning to wake up Mom. Sometimes on Saturdays she and Dad sleep in a little later. But dang it, we're hungry! So we came up to make sure she got up and got moving. But man, she's taking her time - Zelda fell asleep waiting! Breakfast better be good, I tell you."
"*snore-snort* Huh? Breakfast? Is Mom making pancakes? Do I smell pancakes? Can we have pancakes?"
"No, Z, you don't smell pancakes. *sigh* Go ahead and keep snoozing. I'll let you know when she's ready to make breakfast. Hmm... pancakes... ahem. Anyhow... have a good day everyone!"
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07/10/2022

What a beautiful way to describe the experience that is "dogs"!
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02/10/2022

"Happy Sunday everyone! It's me, Cinder. What is there to do on a cloudy afternoon? Not much, but it is a perfect time for a nap. So I grabbed a comfy rug in the dining room, and told my mom 'Draw me like one of your French girls!', ha! Hey, why not? It gave her something to do, and the scratching sounds of her pencils on the paper soothed me into my snooze. Have a great day everyone! I'm going back to sleep...zzzzzz...."
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