It’s time I introduced you all to another one of our three furbabies. RIDDLE! First off – his name comes from the question mark shaped white fur on his back! It’s too cute and hasn’t changed since he was 3 months old. Riddle is a special boy. Our first dog, our first dog EVER for jose and I both, our only dog through a breeder & the only pet we had since he was a puppy. We got Riddle in 2009 and to say I’m upset at how much our little boy has grown over the years is an understatement. He’s the only one we’ve REALLY seen grow from the little 4 lb puppy he was to a big 20 lb dog and it really makes me sad to think where the time went! I cherish this dog so much and always sit back and just relish in him, never taking him and his crazy ass for granted.

Indeed, Riddle is CRAZY. Boston Terrier’s are known to be crazy, hyper breeds and he pretty much is a true Boston Terrier. But he’s got a little bit of OCD in him too. Like he can literally spend an ENTIRE day playing catch and giving it right back to you, whining when you hesitate to throw it. He is OBSESSED with light. Red lasers, a mirror reflection from the sun – anything bouncing off the walls, he is INSANE & will watch for it for hours after it’s gone. And god forbid there is a dog on TV – you best cover your ears! Because he will let that dog on tv know who is boss real quick! But as crazy as he can be [he really does wear us out!] – I still love him and all his craziness. I love his little quirks. I love that stupid little grin he gives you when he’s tired of running back and forth getting his ball but STILL wants you to throw it [see photos below for the stupid grin]

He is a crazy dog but he is INSANELY smart! soooo smart it’s almost scary. He knows 20+ tricks [he can play the piano, I kid you not!] He understands us perfectly. When we say “go upstairs!” he runs upstairs. When we tell him to get in his bed, he gets in AND goes under his blanket. When we yell at the cat, he goes chasing Hitch out of the room as punishment. He’s so attentive to your feelings as well. If I am ever really upset over something or watching a sad movie and start crying – he immediately comes up to me and starts licking my tears away. THAT is love. Jose doesn’t even do that!

Jose and I sadly do play favorites with our dogs – and trust me, they play favorites with us too! Our other dog [who you’ll meet soon!] is the exact dog Jose always wanted – a big, strong, intimidating dog & there is something about the love he gives Jose compared to me. Riddle is the dog I always wanted! An adorable lap dog that follows me around everywhere… and will always cuddle next to me over Jose. Did I mention he is my only fur baby that has grown to LOVE the camera? Seriously, this dog NEVER takes a bad picture! This picture [below] from last Christmas breaks my heart and sums up just how perfect he is in my eyes 🙂

 Oh Riddle… he is just the cutest! He’s crazy but we love him and would never want him any other way! 🙂