(As if you didn't know.)

But what do you buy a dog who's got everything?

Bryan,
First, do pass my best wishes on to Daisy (wishing a dog, Happy
Birthday ? am I going mad?)

Before recommending a present, I thought I would do some research on
Daisy and her likes and dislikes, and how she is regarded by her
owner.

Clearly, she likes most things that dogs enjoy: good food, going for
walks, and most importantly it would seem, chasing cats.

"There are lots of cats around where I live but Daisy, my Yorkshire
Terrier, seems to keep them at bay."
http://www.answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=222715
"Daisy likes cats ... she had one for her dinner last night."
http://www.answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=208334


She may be a little short in stature, but she makes it up in good breeding.

"However, being blessed with 'a pedigree' - even if nothing else - she
also has an official Kennel Club Name."
http://www.answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=188106


Despite her advancing years, she is busy working as a researcher and
her numeracy skills are still intact.

"She does most of my research for me, while Missy, Ace, Pinky & the
rest of the crew are still sleeping."
http://www.answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=183584
"...according to Daisy, your figures only add up to 715."
http://www.answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=234933


But, all is not well. I think at times she may suffer from lack of
self-confidence. She needs the occasion boost and encouragement from
her owner, far too often we researchers read some quite disparaging
remarks about poor Daisy.

"Daisy (being lazy)"
http://www.answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=330841

"I should explain that Daisy is a Yorkshire Terrier and is distinctly
lacking in computer skills."
http://www.answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=256045

"She's a Yorkshire Terrier and decidedly not very bright."
http://www.answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=255816

"Daisy can't find it now that I want to refer to it."
"I also want to show Daisy how stupid she is."
http://www.answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=247321 


Even her personal habits are under attack.

"...she makes disgusting noises when eating her meals and she never
puts a paw in front of her mouth when she yawns."
http://www.answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=175517


Finally, she?s going to receive one of the worst presents I can ever
think of giving to a fine, pedigree dog ? a Slide Scanner. It?s like
giving your wife a Scaletrix for her wedding anniversary (mine was
very upset on her 23rd anniversary).
 
"It's Daisy's birthday next month and I am going to surprise her by
giving her a Slide Scanner."
http://www.answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=330841


So, I think you should boost her esteem, give her a little praise,
apologize for your insults, and then buy her a special coat to wear on
her outings with you. Have a look at
http://www.footballfangs.com/Content/t-shirts/t-shirtsA.asp
There is a fine range of outdoor clothing for dogs. I haven?t been
able to establish which sport she likes, but I am sure that being a
Yorkshire Terrier, she would love to wear a Wigan Rugby League shirt.
Or why not have a coat with the a special slogan on it: "Daisy is the
best"  "Daisy loves GA"  "Daisy is 14 years young today". The slogans
are endless ? limited only by my imagination ? that?s why there?s only
three.

Finally, once you have purchased the coat, take her photograph and
send it to this web site and make her day!
http://www.footballfangs.com/Content/readerswives/index.asp

Regards
answerfinder-ga

(All quotes have been taken out of context and twisted to suit my answer)

Search strategy
"presents for dogs"
://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=%22presents+for+dogs%22
probonopublico daisy (search in Google Answers)
http://www.answers.google.com/answers/search?q=probonopublico+daisy&qtype=all&num=10&start=0

Brilliant, Answerfinder

You just get better and better ...

Except for your recommendation of a Wigan Rugby League shirt for a
YORKSHIRE Terrier.

The only football club that Daisy has ever supported is Oldham
Athletic and that's soccer!

Yes, I know that Oldham, like Wigan, is in Lancashire but that's the
team she supports.

However, I still think that she might prefer a Slide Scanner and she
is now very impressed by the Nikon.

All the Best

Bryan

You spotted my deliberate mistake. I'm sure Daisy's heckles rose at that.
Thanks for the tip.
answerfinder-ga

I would offer to bake Miss Daisy a catfish cake for her birthday, but
if she's a dog who has everything, I guess she's already got one. Ah,
well. Nobody ever has too many catfish cakes, eh?

"Daisy likes cats ... she had one for her dinner last night."

May I suggest that you buy Daisy some cat-shaped doggy biscuits?
I am anxiously awaiting Daisy's birthday picture....
Happy Birthday Daisy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Steph53

There is a rather annoying commercial running in Oregon, which shows a
sweet, grey-haired, delusional "aunt" having a birthday party for her
poodle. Her nephew wins great favors by giving lottery tickets as
presents.

But then, maybe you fellows across the pond are wise enough not to
have state-sponsored gambling???

Kriswrite

Considering Daisy is much older(72):

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/age.htm

Then I recommend some pills for her arthritis (it's inevitable), a new
pillow to sleep on (they do a lot of that), and a warm fireplace to
sleep by.

Or one of these gifts:

http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=yorkshire+terrier+gift


Hope this helps!

Rob

Well I've now got a 14-year-old Daisy.

And my thanks to everyone for their good wishes & great ideas.

Yes, Kristina, we do have a State Lottery in the UK. It's been around
for about 10 years now and, believe it or not, I've found ONE method
of guaranteeing that you not to lose and another method of greatly
increasing the chances of winning the jackpot.

Yes, Rob, Dogs (as well as humans) become increasingly susceptible to
arthritis as they grow older but, fortunately, Daisy has recovered
from her earlier problems:

http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=339259

My dogs Alfie, Bambi, and Fozzie would like to wish Daisy a very happy
birthday, and they say that they will be glad to help clean the floor
if any birthday cake should fall from the table.

My doggies are such party animals.

I bet she'd love a date with a seagull.  Dinner out at Hove's finest?

Why don't you spring for the tab and throw in a nice bottle of champagne?

You could even arrange for her to have her hair done beforehand and
suit her out with a pink velvet bow.

The seagull is on his own.

With my compliments to Daisy, and a wish for many happy returns,
Tryxie

Daisy has asked me to send her thanks to Pinky, Tryxie, Alfie, Bambi.
Fozzie and Everybody Else for their good wishes.

Sadly, she is not up to using the keyboard herself this morning,
because she had too much to drink last night and she had to be helped
into bed by Sublime2 the Seagull (not by me, I hasten to add).

I guess that's what happens to old ladies who overdo the partying.