Duke is a lover of the water, snow, going for runs, getting a nice belly rub and mushroom hunting. I don't want to underemphasize the part about water and snow. He would be content to romp in either for as long as he lived; and when tiring he would be perfectly happy just laying in it. When he is not doing those things, he loves to play ball or nap at my feet. He is very obedient (nearly all the time) and is happy just to make me happy. He is the happiest black lab I have ever met, though he wishes he could sleep in the bed every night.
Jasper is a smart but goofy dog, the goofy sometimes getting in the way of sense. He is the epitomy of the ‘velcro dog’, always needing to be close and have attention. He likes to chase the ball up and down the drive way until his legs give out, antagonize Kitty, bite Duke and eat all the food he can find, even if it comes from another dogs mouth. Though he sounds like a bit of trouble, he is a very sweet dog.....when he wants to be.
Kitty is allowed the priveledge of being free-range. He decides to come and go when he pleases, demanding food and attention when home and pillaging the neighborhood when out. He is very fond of his home, often bringing gifts of mice, voles, birds, etc. His guilty pleasure is catnip followed by Goldfish cheese crackers, crazily rolling in the dried greens as he eats. One would think that with two big dogs running around the house he would take off, but the truth is Kitty owns the dogs and reign of the house.