So nice to see so many fur- and feather-kids. I have five (yes, FIVE) dogs: a two-year old male Miniature Schnauzer named Oberon (don't tell him he's a Mini, though), and four Giant Schnauzers -- a three-year old Black German-coated female named Zora (85 pounds); a two-year old Black American-coated male named Zigfried (125 pounds); a 14-month old Pepper & Salt female named Zelda (70 pounds) who is Zig and Zora's daughther; and a six-month old Black American-coated female named Zena (50 pounds) who was rescued from a puppy mill. Needless to say, I have my hands full with this motley crew. The Giants absolutely LOVE water, and will swim for hours if allowed (they actually have webbed feet). Obie is a Napoleonic terror, and HATES water. He called himself "courting" a little French Bulldog at White Rock Lake last summer and actually slipped on the water and fell in. Talk about funny. He thought he was going to drown in three inches of water. (He does have a life-jacket.). Anyhow, I'm primarily purchasing an ABP for my furkids, as hauling five excited dogs in my Disco 25 miles each way to the dog park for swimming has become a rather challenging task -- especially now that gas has past the $4.00/gallon mark. Anyhow, here's my kiddos: