I KNOW A DOG

who looks like this. His owners are friends of ours. Neighbors. But I sure have one beef with them.

They took this beautiful little animal and gave him the illustrious name of Teddy. Now how in the heck did they come up with that?

I've known other people who did the same thing. What are they thinking. Teddy! The name of one of our great Presidents and nickname of one of our not so great Senators. But still.

This Teddy is smart though. And pampered. He has 20 toys that make squeaky noises or are good to chew on. Undoubtedly, some do both. When one of his owners tells Ted (he's sometimes called that, too, and that is hitting a little too close to home) to bring the white puff sheep toy, that's what he does. He never brings a duck or dog bone toy or any of the others.

Once he was searching for nearly one hour when he discovered the big eyed frog as requested who had apparently hopped under the bed. Now, that's one smart and industrious dog.

Maybe, he's kinda worthy of his name.

Naugh.