I had a little american cocker spaniel. Alas She was put to sleep four years ago at the age of 12. We used to call her tail the thumb, since it looked like a little thumb,......Heh wag the thumb! And yes their fur is Supremely thick, it used to take us several hours to dry her after a bath >.<

Lol And yes, my husband and I will be staying with you and Bagheera at AC ^.^