My beloved Sheltie died two years ago. He was the most laid-back dog in the world, and he LOVED fireworks. He'd sit outside with me on the 4th and on New Years Eve-when my neighborhood was so thick with smoke you could hardly see! Even when I lit fireworks, he didn't flinch-maybe he loved the smell of gunpowder,like his mom!
My younger Sheltie-also gone now- was like your dogs. HEARING a firecracker a mile away set him off. He didn't stop till they did.
Good memories, but sad too.
For our country's birthday I'm making a birthday cake( of course!) barbecuing andouille and chicken. Also making Natitoches meat pies and KFC's coleslaw and slicing a pile of Creole tomatoes. Maybe some fig ice cream.
Rounded off with fudge and daiquiris, it should be a good day- especially inside in the air conditioning!
My little cocker mix was like yours, she seemed to enjoy watching them, and they didn't upset her. My labrador was just ambivalent, he didn't care. Those two dogs are gone now, and my current two are a real pain in this regard!
Happy fourth to you.