Red and Rover by Brian Basset for November 02, 2014

And not until we get dizzy watching them revolve!

I had no idea that this strip was set in the early 60s, judging by the furnishings.

@Jo Clear (aka: Grasshopper): It has something to do with before they were domesticated and making sure the area was safe.

Love the retro look…although to them it’s modern! R&R are adorable as usual.

Walking around in a tight circle a few times would mat down tall grass to sleep on and also disturb and kick up any bugs or snakes that might be lying in the dog’s chosen spot. There might be a social element to circling, too. Wolves and wild dogs often travel in packs and have strict social hierarchies.

“Retro look”? We are still using some of the furnishings my parents purchased when they were first married in 1941!.Ok, it might be why some of our friends affectionately call my wife and I dinosaurs…

Thanks, John Powe, your comment does make a lot of sense. I will look it up in our Encyclopedia Britannica later this afternoon…

@ John Smith: Two words: Worms itch!

Two boys…pooped from HalloweenLOVE & HUGS TO DEAREST RED & ROVER

Rover means, circle until you fall down, lolThe drawing here is awesome. Classic.

Loved today’s R & R comic! ;)

@ John Smith: No, my gut (and butt) did. (I once had a childhood case of intestinal worms. VERY uncomfortable — and itchy!)