Growing up we had a Rhodesian Ridgeback/Lab mix. She was mostly special because she was the only dog we ever owned as children! My dad has never been a real "pet" person.
She was not very cute - small head, big chest - but she was a sweetheart and the nicest dog you could ever want to meet. She also "loved" to be dressed up in clothing!!
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Marti
The Kitties: Jake, 9, and Zoe, 2
The Dogs: Charley the Cocker Spaniel, 4, Gunner the GSD, 1, and Delilah, the GSD, 2
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