What are the top 10 shaggy dog stories?

Shaggy dog stories are long, rambling tales that often have an unexpected or anticlimactic ending. They are known for their elaborate setups and humorous twists.

One shaggy dog story might be about a dog that tries to dig to China. It digs and digs for days in the backyard, making a huge mess, only to realize it can't get there. Another could be a dog that follows a rainbow thinking there's a pot of gold at the end. When it gets there, there's just an empty field. And a third could be a dog that tries to sing along with a radio but just howls in the wrong key.

A shaggy dog story is a kind of humorous tale that often has a long and complicated setup but ends up with an anticlimactic or unexpected and often unimpressive conclusion.

Well, there's this shaggy dog story. A shaggy dog named Charlie was always getting into the neighbor's garden. His owner tried everything to stop him. One day, Charlie dug up a box in the garden. It turned out to be an old treasure map left by the previous owner of the house. Charlie and his owner then went on a wild goose chase following the map, which led them all around town and into all sorts of comical situations.

The best shaggy dog stories tend to be light - hearted. They might involve the dog getting into small misadventures in a neighborhood or with its family. For example, the dog might chase a squirrel and end up getting stuck in a bush because of its shaggy fur. These stories also often have a happy ending, like the dog being rescued or finding something it loves. They can also be a bit humorous, like when the dog's shaggy hair causes some funny misunderstandings. For instance, it might be mistaken for a small furry monster by a little kid at first sight.

One characteristic is that they are full of surprises. A shaggy dog might be really lazy most of the time but suddenly become very energetic and do something crazy. Also, the stories can play on the dog's natural instincts in a humorous way. For instance, a shaggy dog's love for chasing things can lead to all kinds of comical situations. If there are other animals involved, their reactions to the shaggy dog's antics can also be a big part of the humor.

Another good one is about the 'Talking Dog'. A man found a dog that could talk. He was so excited and thought he could make a fortune. He took the dog to a talent agent. But when they got there, the dog just sat there and wouldn't say a word. The man was so disappointed. As they left, the dog said to the man, 'I only talk when I have something important to say. And those talent agents are not worth my words.'

They are short, so they get to the point quickly. Usually, they feature a shaggy dog as the main character or an important part of the story. And they often have a humorous or unexpected ending.

One funny Christmas shaggy dog story is about a dog named Fluffy. Fluffy saw Santa Claus in the yard and thought he was a strange burglar. So, Fluffy chased Santa all around the yard, barking like crazy. Santa was so startled that he dropped some of his presents. The family found the presents in the yard the next morning and Fluffy sitting proudly next to them.

Well, in this novel, Shaggy Dog is indeed alive. The story doesn't have any events that lead to his demise. His presence continues throughout the narrative.