the fine art of begging

The eyes must be large, innocent, almost doe-like. The chin, as any model knows, is angled down slightly, for a coquettish glance upward. The ears, though, are the secret weapon. I appreciate how Sadie uses her one bent-over ear to adorable effect, but I prefer the puffed out ears that make me look puppyish, since only the evil and the very stupid can resist a puppy's charms. And with that: treats galore!