 Rent-a-Dog (Baby Jessie)  ac, otherwise known as the "Doogle Hound,"was our first family dog. A
puppy mill Scottish Terrier, he looked like he had more mule than the
highlands in him. Though plagued with many health problems, he had a
beautiful temperament and was much loved by our whole family. Late in his
life, and for too short a time, he had a companion, Buckie, another Scottie.
Several years after Buckie's death, we lost Mac at age 15.
My parents' next dog was Buddy, the super dog. Buddy was also the world's largest West Highland Terrier (in our opinion--and that of the small-dog kennel where he was occasionally boarded). Buddy had frequent "emergencies" (like his rubber ball going too far under the couch), and would alert you by saying, "Woo-woo-woo!" He had wonderful manners and was a joy to walk. Next came Alphie, a minature Schnauzer, who loved to chase a ball and had springs for legs. My parents' current dog is another West Highland Terrier, Jessie, their first "girl dog," who was supposed to be quiet and demure. My parents' lives now revolve around Jessie's schedule and her whims. She loves her toys, her Mom and Dad, her "true mother" (my sister-in-law, Terri) and puts up with the rest of us if we give her treats.
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