Simply Too Cute for Words

Go ahead. Just say it. "Awwwwwwww, she's so cuuuute." Here's another photo of Murphy, Doug's youngest Ridgeback, lounging. If only we could all have long, silky ears and be that flexible.

Here's a more formal portrait. Doug always tells people to check out her little "bowtie"—the white marking on her chest. Darn it, she's just the cutest—and still small enough for her daddy to pick up and carry to the car at Dog Park when the big dogs get too rough. Thanks for the photos, Doug.

-z

A Pride of Ridgebacks

It's the Role Models (Doug's Max and Mesi) versus the Super Models (Nguyet and Eric's Naya and Elphie)—just four of the eight or nine Ridgebacks that frequent the Park. Aren't they beautiful? It has taken many months, but I think that I can tell them apart—if they are not moving too fast. Can you? Here's a cheat sheet:

• Max: The only boy. Beaded collar. Has a nasty scar on his left side. Very sweet. 
  
• Mesi: Beaded collar. Has a narrow face that resembles Wile E. Coyote (in a good way) and a black patch on her tail. Tends to hang close to Doug. She's the anchor; Max is the window man.
  
• Naya: Aqua and pink collar. Tends to stand still and stand tall. Is calmer than Elphie, but a mighty force when she gets rolling. 
  
• Elphie: Has darker coat than the others and moves faster. The mighty huntress. The Ridgeback that wears a wicked grin while facing Muzzy or Wilson down is always Elphie. 
  

Okay. Now test your skills at identifying them. All the photos featured today were taken by Johnny, Teddy's owner. Thanks, Johnny!

--z