Where's the ball, Jack?

Meet Jack - a Rat Terrier often mistaken as a Chihuahua because of his size. The first time I saw him at the dog park, I thought he was our Beagle's younger brother. They both have the black and white marking, like that of a cow. And Jack, like a true Rat Terrier, is one active, intelligent and cheerful puppy. He has a distinct sharp bark that screams, "Throw the ball!" For him, the ball is all that matters in this world, apart from his owner of course. He'll drop a ball in front of you and waits for you to throw it. Or, he'll give you his signature sharp bark signifying that he's ready to catch the ball.

Bring in the Bullies!

The English bulldogs are one of the most popular canine breeds. They have also been widely featured in movies, TV commercials and novels. The most famous English bulldog that I could think of is Gladstone, the pet of the dynamic duo Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.

English Bulldogs have always fascinated me. Behind the wrinkled, "I'm the boss" expression and a tough appearance, English bulldogs are actually sweethearts. They can be funny, clumsy and playful. Meet Sampson and Eve for instance - two adorable English bull dogs who are a father and daughter tandem. Whenever they arrive at the Chesapeake City Dog Park, they surely light up the place. Eve will come running happily towards you with her purple ball in tow and will insist that you grab her ball and play. Sampson will just calmly sit by your side, but is always on the lookout for any four-legged friend who would want to get the ball away from his daughter. It's always fun to watch them. In their recent visit to the dog park, I was fortunate to take photos of them as Eve continuously presses her purple ball on me and urging me to play "tug-of-war" with her.